
A nonprofit writing and arts podcast aimed at exploring various aspects to the craft of writing, reading, drinking, and literature's impact on society and pop culture. A mix of raunchy humor and useful information, DPW is sure to have something you'll enjoy.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 451 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsBooks | |||

In today's extended cold open, we perform a terrible review of the wild novel "Ham on Rye" by Charles Bukowski. After that, we do an even more terrible job of discussing the 2026 Bram Stoker Awards.
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We kick today's episode in the ass with some Charles Bukowski talk! After that, we discuss another list about the Great American Novel. This one tries to define what that truly means and if it's possible for a single novel to take the crown as the de... more
We kick off today's episode by discussing how terrible everything is and how it's similar to John Steinbeck's super-depressing novel The Grapes of Wrath. After that, we read a list of the most American novels according to the folks over at Esquire.
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We begin today's episode with a terrible review of Gravity's Rainbow, followed by our current reads. After that, we read and discuss the top 100 books according to the readers of The Guardian.
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Just listened to episode #183 where they discuss Lester Dent’s pulp writing formula, and the hosts couldn’t seem to get through a single sentence without struggling with either perfectly ordinary English words or incredibly simple ideas. At one point, they muse about the meaning of the phrase “getting it in the neck”, as if this is some ridiculous concept. One of them even says, “What does that even mean?” I’m not sure who this attitude is supposed to help or amuse. Is anyone genuinely supposed ... more
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These guys are funny. Like nearly spit your Prosecco out funny. They talk books, booze, and writing. Don’t let the catchy name fool you, Caleb and Spencer’s intelligent discussions will have you laughing and learning.
Great writing advice while being highly entertained.
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A witty, beer-tinged discussion about books, writing, and publishing, mixing thorough literary analysis with irreverent banter. Episodes cover writing craft, manuscript culture, publishing industry trends, and pop-culture-adjacent book debates, often looping in AI, adaptations, and the economics of indie publishing. The casual duo brings personal publishing adventures, author interviews, and storytelling energy, making dense topics approachable with humor and practical takeaways for writers, readers, and industry observers. Highlights include sharp takes on controversial works, deep dives into craft decisions, and a candid vibe that blends critique with camaraderie. Potential listeners will likely enjoy the approachable, no-nonsense style a... more
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3. Neil Gaiman
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