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The Getting Lit Podcast

Matthew Sini
Fyodor Dostoyevsky
Albert Finney
Brian Cox
Marisa Tomei
Philip Seymour Hoffman
Laurus
Wicked: For Good
Gary Indiana
The Tempest
Los Angeles
William Shakespeare
Ryu Murakami
Vladimir Nabokov
Bend Sinister
Alice Munro
Fame
Resentment (gary Indiana Novel)
In the Miso Soup
Spare Us Yet
Detective Fiction

Casual yet stimulating talks about books and media. newmythologies.substack.com

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This week, we’re joined by Substack essayist, thinker, and fellow Australian Russell Walter who is also host of The Chudstack Review podcast. We talk about his essay on why LARPing (live action role playing) is important and Good Actually, as well as... more

Last year, Sini uploaded an episode to the paid feed of his personal Substack podcast, New Mythologies, discussing the oft-mentioned "literary man." Joining him? Glen from Rare Candy, as well as writers J David Osborne and Kelby Losack.

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To celebrate Easter, we have unlocked our paid episode on Eugene Vodolazkin's Laurus. To access the full archive of episodes and special Back Matter aftershows, got to patreon.com/GettingLit.

This week, we're joined by Brisbane musician and composer... more

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Brad Kelly joins us once again to talk about and around his new novel, The Earthen Dark. We discuss why men loves holes in the ground, writing about jobs, why humans are so obsessed with underground, MFA writing, "literary men" and much more.

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Recent Guests

Glen Rockney
Co-host of The Rare Candy Podcast
The Rare Candy Podcast
Episode: The Final Word on "Literary Men" feat. Glen Rockney, J David Osborne, & Kelby Losack
Kelby Losack
Co-host of The Agitated Podcast
The Agitated Podcast
Episode: The Final Word on "Literary Men" feat. Glen Rockney, J David Osborne, & Kelby Losack
Brad Kelly
Author of The Earthen Dark, discussing themes and craft
Author, The Earthen Dark
Episode: The Earthen Dark feat. Brad Kelly
Ivan Niccolai
Author of Like You Have a Choice, Melbourne-based writer and journalist
Self-published author (Substack)
Episode: Like You Have a Choice feat. Ivan Niccolai
Alec Mouhibian
Alec Mouhibian, host of Filthy Armenian Adventures
Filthy Armenian Adventures
Episode: (TEASER) The Moonstone feat. Alec Mouhibian
Fresno Eubanks
Returning guest
Episode: (TEASER) White Noise feat. Erik & Mac
Amir Naaman
Editor of Inversion book, co-hosting with Pierre
Vergeren / Venture publishing
Episode: Fake and/or Gay? feat. Amir Naaman & Pierre d'Alancaisez
Pierre Delonc-Hesse
Editor of Inversion book, co-hosting with Amir
Vergeren / Venture publishing
Episode: Fake and/or Gay? feat. Amir Naaman & Pierre d'Alancaisez
J David Osborne
Writer and guest on the episode, discussed Berserker Club and related topics
Broken River Books (as discussed in the episode)
Episode: Berserker Club feat. J David Osborne

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Matt
Host of The Getting Lit Podcast

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Real lit

    Literary realness

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    Patrick DH
    United States2 years ago
  • Wow

    Wow what a great show and the host is handsome too. Don’t ask me how I know that, it’s a feeling, I guess

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt Sini
    Australia3 years ago
  • Hot hosts

    That rio dude sounds really hot.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    teacher pete stan
    Australia5 years ago

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Shows consistently deliver thoughtful takes on literary culture and publishing.
Hosts strike a balance between rigorous critique and entertaining banter.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from authors to editors, enriching discussions.

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Sleep Capricorn feat. Jack Norman
Q: What was the process like—did you write these during COVID, and how did that period influence your writing habits or output?
Some stories began in 2019, and COVID did influence my routine; however, I found that the period wasn't generative in terms of content, so I focused on morning writing habits and letting the themes develop as I lived through those times.
Sleep Capricorn feat. Jack Norman
Q: Jack, tell us about, like so this book is short stories. Did you write it as a full kind of idea or are they just sort of bits and pieces that you've written over the years that you kind of collected together?
They were written over time and then knitted together thematically toward the back end, with several stories originally stand-alone or from different periods that I collected and presented with a unifying theme in mind.
Alice Munro feat. Michael Button
Q: What about Munro's portrayal of female perspectives and power—how does that shape your reading of her stories?
The hosts discuss Munro's nuanced, non-didactic portrayal of women, emphasizing that her stories allow readers to draw conclusions rather than delivering direct moral lessons, which makes her work feel universal and timeless.
Alice Munro feat. Michael Button
Q: How did you come to get involved with the Passage Prize and what was that like?
Button explains that the Prize opportunity came up on his feed, that submitting was free, and that he revised a story on the theme of survival before it won, which helped launch his foray into publishing.
Amputation feat. Bruce Wagner
Q: Has Wagner ever faced legal risk using real people in his fiction, and how does he navigate that?
He describes publishers pressing for changes, but emphasizes that he avoids placing real individuals in a caricature and uses a garden of truth to ground his fiction, often deflecting potential lawsuits through careful handling.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Getting Lit Podcast

What is The Getting Lit Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers conversations around books, literary culture, and media, often exploring how publishing works, author promotion, and the changing landscape of storytelling. Episodes frequently tackle topics like gatekeeping, DEI in publishing, anti-woke vs pro-art debates, and the craft of writing and marketing for modern authors. A standout aspect is the blend of sharp analysis with candid humor, featuring varied guests from authors and editors to critics and fellow readers, which gives a wide lens on how books circulate in today's culture. The format tends to mix deep literary discussion with practical takeaways for writers, publishers, and listeners curious about how modern book culture operates and evolves across platforms and communi... more

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