Book Fight
Mike Ingram and Tom McAllisterA podcast where writers talk honestly about books, writing, and the literary world. Hosted by Mike Ingram and Tom McAllister, authors and long-time editors for Barrelhouse, a nonprofit literary magazine and book publisher. New episodes every other week, with bonus episodes for Patreon subscribers.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 578 | Founded | 13 years ago |
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| Categories | BooksArts | ||||
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Well, friends, here it is. After 13 years, the Book Fight podcast is finally riding off into the sunset. Join us for one final episode, as we look back at what we've learned, read some listener tributes, and take our last trip to Appelation Station. more
We're joined by Elisa Gabbert (Any Person is the Only Self, Normal Distance) to discuss E.M. Forster's 1924 novel A Passage to India, and also to speculate wildly about why this was the last novel Forster ever wrote.
You can find selections of Gabb... more
We're joined by Sam Ashworth (The Death and Life of August Sweeney) to talk about the ultimate ending: death. Our book this week is Julian Barnes' 2008 memoir about death and dying, Nothing to Be Frightened Of. We discuss ruminative books, and whethe... more
No guest this week, as we wanted to do an episode with just the two of us, here at the mid-point of our final season. For our reading, we dive into A Clockwork Orange, which Mike had somehow never read. Meanwhile, not only had Tom read it, he wrote a... more
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- Mediocrity
3 stars is generous. The hosts general knowledge of history and the human experience is limited therefore making the banter at best 2 dimensional and at worst banal drivel. I listened to one show perhaps I should give it a better try, but I just can’t.
Apple Podcasts3tl.23$$
United Statesa year ago - Done
Used to be quite enjoyable however this “marriage plot” season is a snore-fest.
Apple Podcasts2Sister CarmelaUnited Statesa year ago - Dudes, writing, and reading!
I have listened to most episodes of this show. Their banter is easy on the ears and every once and while I get some great book suggestions. Don’t listen if you’re looking for an academic sort of analysis. They’re a couple white, middle aged guys and their biases show it. They aren’t super into academia and aren’t super smart, but they own it. They’re angry, opinionated, and like talking about writing. If you like dumb bar conversations and literature, you’ll like this podcast.
Apple Podcasts5Zack Scott FrankUnited Statesa year ago - Knock knock
Car Talk ran for decades. What’s your excuse, wiseguys? Hiatus my a.
Apple Podcasts1lennon2020United States2 years ago - The ole college try
I like the premise. But I feel phoney considering I haven’t finished any of the books I purchased since moonwalking with einestein.
Maybe hunger games or Harry Potter would be the podcast im looking for. That’s more my speed. Im also more of a introvert. It seems as though people listen to podcast to ignore the people around them instead of being mindful, but that’s just my opinion.
Apple Podcasts3Ravi O' LiUnited States2 years ago
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What is Book Fight about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A lively exploration of literature, writing, and the philosophy intertwined with both emerges through conversations between the hosts and their guests. Emphasizing a candid and often humorous approach, the shows frequently touch upon themes such as the complexities of human relationships, the trials of aging, and the absurdities of modern life as reflected in literature. The hosts engage with various literary works, infusing their discussions with personal anecdotes that make the content relatable and engaging. The notable array of guests, including authors and cultural commentators, brings diverse perspectives to the theme of literary exploration, enriching the dialogues that can both entertain and inform listeners about the intricacies of... more
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Recent guests on Book Fight include:
1. Elisa Gabbert
2. Sam Ashworth
3. Katherine Hill
4. Christopher Gonzalez
5. Nadira Goffe
6. Tod Goldberg
7. Daniel DiFranco
8. Joanna Pearson
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