Writers Episodes
Oct. 31, 2024
Erik Davis: the beatification of blotter art
The author and 'countercultural icon' discusses his latest book, Blotter: The Untold Story of an Acid Medium, which details a fascinating intersection between art and the illicit drug market.
June 13, 2024
Jeff Slate: tales from a rock 'n' roll troubadour
The storied musician, songwriter, and music journalist talks about recording his album The Last Day of Summer during the pandemic, his approach to interviewing artists, and his friendships with some of his musical heroes.
May 9, 2024
R.U. Sirius: inside the mind of a cyberdelic shaman
In our special 200th episode, the former editor of the seminal magazine Mondo 2000 opens up about his musical activities, how his view of technology has changed, and his enduring curiosity about the chaos all around us.
Dec. 7, 2023
Diana Pasulka: a religious study of UFOs and nonhuman intelligences
With her books Encounters and American Cosmic, religious studies professor Diana Pasulka explores the modern edges of belief.
Nov. 16, 2023
Tea Krulos explores hidden subcultures in American society
The author grapples with the unknown and the extraordinary in his many books, which include Heroes In The Night, American Madness, and Monster Hunters.
Nov. 9, 2023
Benjamin Koppel plays jazz with a novelist's narrative
Saxophonist Benjamin Koppel talks about Perspective, his latest album with KCB Collective, and how his collaborators in jazz are part of a family.
Nov. 2, 2023
On Minimalism: Kerry O'Brien and William Robin in conversation
Authors and musicologists O'Brien and Robin discuss On Minimalism, their comprehensive book on the history of minimalist music.
Oct. 19, 2023
Seth Godin and The Song of Significance
The influential author, entrepreneur, and teacher digs into the empowering and empathic team-building themes of his latest book.
Oct. 5, 2023
Gabriel Kennedy leads us into the Chapel Perilous
A deep dive into the life and thought crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, the subject of Gabriel Kennedy's forthcoming book.
Jan. 19, 2023
Michael Kuelker on The Ozark Mountain Daredevils
Today, the spotlight shines on author and educator Michael Kuelker, here to talk about his recent book, The Ozark Mountain Daredevils On Record: A Narrative Discography . Michae is a teacher, writer, and reggae radio DJ in S…
Oct. 20, 2022
John Barry on Levon Helm
Writer John Barry joins us on the podcast to talk his new book, "Levon Helm: Rock, Roll & Ramble—The Inside Story of the Man, the Music and the Midnight Ramble." Ringo wrote the foreword, and Roger Waters, Graham Nash and Wa…
April 7, 2022
Harold Sherrick
Harold Sherrick visits to talk about his book "A Pigs Tale" which tells the story of one of the most famous bootleg labels, Trade Mark of Quality.
Feb. 11, 2022
Jeff Slate
Songwriter, SiriusXM Volume host, and music-writer, Jeff Slate tells the whole story of his spat with Paul Simon, talks about why the Clash are massively underrated, what music will be remembered in 200 years and more.
Sept. 9, 2021
Gabrielle Basha
Gabrielle joins LP to talk about her work at the Joseph Campbell Foundation and breaks down Joseph Campbell's influence on the modern world, philosophy, writing, film, etc.
July 8, 2021
Dr. Richard Brent Turner
Richard Brent Turner is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and the African American Studies Program at the University of Iowa.