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Beyond The Zero

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Translation
Literature
New York City
Jewish Identity
Marguerite Young
Writing
World War II
The Delegation
Pedro the Vast
Family Dynamics
Chicago
Met Gala
Books
Australian Literature
Jewish Mysticism
The Deserters
Your Name Here
Holocaust
Identity
Kafka

Weekly long-form discussions about books with authors, translators and critics from around the world.

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Recent Guests

Victoria Anne Alexander
Writer, editor, and scholar; author of The Girlie Playhouse
VN Alexander (writer)
Episode: VN Alexander - THE GIRLIE PLAYHOUSE
Rusana Bardarska
Writer and subject of Two Essays
Episode: Rusana Bardarska - TO ESSAY
Alex Niemi
Translator and program coordinator for The SALT Project
The SALT Project
Episode: THE ENDLESS WEEK by LAURA VAZQUEZ with Alex Niemi
Ross Barkan
Writer and author of Colossus
Episode: Ross Barkan - COLOSSUS
Deepa Anappara
Author of The Last of Earth
One World / Random House
Episode: Deepa Anappara - THE LAST OF EARTH
Tom Rob Smith
Writer, producer, screenwriter
Simon & Schuster (publisher of his book)
Episode: Tom Rob Smith - TWENTY YEARS TOGERTHER
Shaun Wilson
Author of Malc's Boy
Conduit Books
Episode: Shaun Wilson - MALC"S BOY
David Keenan
Author of Boyhood
White Rabbit Books (publisher)
Episode: David Keenan - BOYHOOD
Michael Winkler
Author of Griefdogg
TEDx Publishing
Episode: Michael Winkler - GRIEFDOGG

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Ben
Host of Beyond The Zero
Annie McDermott
Guest and translator

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 127 ratings
  • A Gr8 Listen

    Terrific - and deceptively laid back - literary exploration / conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L Detroit
    United States2 years ago
  • “If there is a better book podcast I will eat it”

    The Beyond The Zero podcast is the best book podcast of this century - Susan Sontag.

    I have never read a book but I like the pictures - Kanye West

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Learned English Dog
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love the book talk!

    A deep dive into the books and writers that have shaped and inspired each week’s guest. A great format. Brendan Colley’s episode especially — a masterclass for writers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfear2000
    Australia4 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Great podcast that presents the convergence of readers and writers from the bookstagram world and around the world. Welcome addition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Fullbeard
    United States5 years ago
  • Best book podcast

    This is the best books podcast out there. Great guests, lots of recommendations, good format and not too long.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Learned English Dog
    Australia5 years ago

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Listeners praise the show's deep literary dives and thoughtful guests.
Praise for high-quality conversations that balance accessibility with rigor.
Audience notes strong recommendations and engaging discussions that appeal to writers and translators.
Listeners highlight the variety of guests and strong translations as a core strength.

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Apple Podcasts
#19
New Zealand/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#22
Mexico/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#33
Ireland/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#36
Mexico/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#58
New Zealand/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#88
Ireland/Arts

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THE ENDLESS WEEK by LAURA VAZQUEZ with Alex Niemi
Q: What are you working on now and what's next for you in translation?
Alex discusses a group translation project of Russian poetic plays by Kiety Chukrov, upcoming editorial work, and pitching new French novels for translation, highlighting the ongoing cycle of translating and creating.
THE ENDLESS WEEK by LAURA VAZQUEZ with Alex Niemi
Q: Tell us about life in Milwaukee and how it shapes your work.
The host asks about the translator's environment in Milwaukee and how the literary and arts scene there supports her translation career, including remote work with institutions like SALT and publishing collaborations.
Deepa Anappara - THE LAST OF EARTH
Q: What are your inspirations and gateway books that shaped your writing?
Deepa cites Kipling's Kim, Russian children's literature, MT. Vasudevan Nair and Nandanar's Malayalam works, Michael Ondaatje, and others as formative influences that demonstrated how perspective and voice can reshape a narrative.
Deepa Anappara - THE LAST OF EARTH
Q: How long did the research and writing process take for this book?
She describes a long, deliberate process beginning around 2009, involving extensive reading (over 100 books) and a shift from an initial Kipling retelling to a dual-narrative structure that integrates women explorers' accounts with Balram's journey.
Deepa Anappara - THE LAST OF EARTH
Q: Tell us about Catherine as a character and writing her.
Deepa explains that Catherine offers a female, older perspective that challenges the traditional explorer trope, revealing how heritage and identity influence her decisions and how she negotiates being seen as Indian or English in different contexts.

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A weekly, long-form discussion series centered on books, authors, translators, and critics from around the world. Conversations often explore writing processes, translation, publishing, and the cultural contexts behind literary works, with a strong emphasis on contemporary fiction, translation, and literary criticism. Notable throughlines include how personal history and place shape storytelling, the art and challenges of translation, and the evolving literary landscape across languages and regions. The format frequently features deep dives into individual books, author backstories, and the craft of writing, making it appealing to devoted readers, aspiring writers, and publishing professionals who crave thoughtful, expert-level discourse.

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Recent guests on Beyond The Zero include:

1. Victoria Anne Alexander
2. Rusana Bardarska
3. Alex Niemi
4. Ross Barkan
5. Deepa Anappara
6. Tom Rob Smith
7. Shaun Wilson
8. David Keenan

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