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Weird Era

Weird Era
Zadie Smith
Dead and Alive
Happiness Forever
Playworld
Childhood Trauma
Obsession
Death
Capitalism
Trip
Idolatry
Fame
Online Culture
Art
Global Climate Change
American History
Empathy
Philosophy
Adult Relationships
Sylvie
Mental Health

Hosted by Sruti Islam and Alex Nierenhausen Theme Songs by Gino Visconti and Michael Jaworski (@mikejaws) Audio Production by Kyel Loadenthal

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SOUVANKHAM THAMMAVONGSA is the author of four poetry books and the short story collection How to Pronounce Knife, winner of the 2020 Giller Prize and 2021 Trillium Book Award and finalist for the National Book Critics Circle Award and PEN America Ope... more

About Alan Light:

Emmy Award–winning music journalist Alan Light is the author of numerous books including The Holy or the Broken: Leonard Cohen, Jeff Buckley, and the Unlikely Ascent of “Hallelujah” (which was adapted into an acclaimed documentary)... more

About Zadie Smith:

Zadie Smith is the author of the novels White Teeth, The Autograph Man, On Beauty, NW, Swing Time, and The Fraud; as well as a novella, The Embassy of Cambodia; three collections of essays, Changing My Mind, Feel Free and Intimati... more

About Erin Somers:

Erin Somers is a reporter and news editor at Publishers Lunch. Her first novel, Stay Up with Hugo Best was a Vogue Best Book of the Year in 2019. Her writing has appeared in The New Yorker, The Paris Review, The New York Times Boo... more

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Alan Light
Emmy Award-winning music journalist and author of several books on music.
Episode: Episode 120: Weird Era feat. Alan Light
Zadie Smith
Acclaimed author known for her novels and essays, including 'White Teeth' and 'On Beauty'.
Episode: Episode 119: Weird Era feat. Zadie Smith
Erin Somers
Author and news editor at Publishers Lunch
Episode: Episode 118: Weird Era feat. Erin Somers
Amie Barrodale
Author of the novel Trip, awarded the Paris Review's Plimpton Prize for Fiction in 2012
Episode: Episode 116: Weird Era feat. Amie Barrodale
Vincenzo Latronico
An author and philosopher, known for his book 'Perfection'.
Episode: Episode 115: Weird Era feat. Vincenzo Latronico
Ocean Vuong
Bestselling author known for his poetry collections and novels
Episode: Episode 114: Weird Era feat. Ocean Vuong
Curtis McRae
Author of Quietly Loving Everyone and editor-in-chief at Yolk Literary Journal
Yolk Literary Journal
Episode: Episode 113: Weird Era feat. Curtis McRae
Adelaide Faith
Author of Happiness Forever
Episode: Episode 112: Weird Era feat. Adelaide Faith
Adam Ross
Author known for his novel 'Mr. Peanut' and editor of 'The Sewanee Review'.
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Episode: Episode 111: Weird Era feat. Adam Ross

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Alex Nierenhausen
Host of Weird Era; engaged in literary discussions with a focus on contemporary themes.
Sruti Islam
Co-host of Weird Era; known for insightful interviews with authors and literary figures.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 55 ratings
  • Features interviews with great writers!

    Really thoughtful questions from the interviewers.

    Perfect for book lovers!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pang Dynasty
    Canada2 years ago
  • intriguing interviews

    love this show! the hosts ask authors great questions beyond the standard fare. dangerous for my book-buying habits

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ucasizolo
    United States5 years ago
  • 😍

    Great conversations!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aarofn
    Canada5 years ago
  • Insightful questions and inspired conversations

    This podcast is perfect for anyone interested in contemporary literature or just someone who likes to know about the process of writing. The questions are not basic but always so insightful (like you can see the host is passionate about the books) and allows you to delve into the author’s thought process. The guest authors always seem very pleased about the conversations! You guessed it: I love this podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cestantina
    Canada5 years ago
  • Stellar interviews with incredible authors

    I’m amazed each time I tune in to the podcast The interviews are so well done, such thoughtful and original questions that always seem to catch the author off guard and give me a chuckle. A testament to the magic that happens when you buy your books locally and NOT from Amazon.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    drea gideon
    Canada5 years ago

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Intriguing interviews, love this show! The hosts ask authors great questions beyond the standard fare. Dangerous for my book-buying habits.
Features interviews with great writers!, Really thoughtful questions from the interviewers. Perfect for book lovers!
Stellar interviews with incredible authors, the interviews are so well done, with thoughtful and original questions that always surprise the authors.
Insightful questions and inspired conversations, this podcast is perfect for anyone interested in contemporary literature or just someone who likes to know about the process of writing.
Great conversations!

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Episode 115: Weird Era feat. Vincenzo Latronico
Q: Why do you think Berlin played such a pivotal role in our generation's artistic pursuits?
Latronico emphasizes that Berlin's affordability provided artists and writers the time to focus on their craft without the pressure of needing a job, which is crucial for developing as a creative.
Episode 115: Weird Era feat. Vincenzo Latronico
Q: Was there a sense of Perrec's Things as a masterpiece?
Latronico discusses how he admires Perec's ability to derive the structure of his work from what he wanted to convey, suggesting his book is inspired by but distinct from Perec's themes.
Episode 118: Weird Era feat. Erin Somers
Q: What do you think accounts for this disconnect between intellectualism and something more primal?
Erin believes that transgression and the desire for objectification may drive some women's complex feelings surrounding infidelity and modern relationships.
Episode 118: Weird Era feat. Erin Somers
Q: Why do you think infidelity is this theme du jour when it comes to contemporary fiction?
Erin suggests that it reflects where millennials are in life as they age into middle age, leading to a re-evaluation of relationships between men and women, ultimately contributing to a cultural zeitgeist around the subject.
Episode 119: Weird Era feat. Zadie Smith
Q: What do you think a novelistic eye brings to the reception or study of visual art?
Zadie discusses how she believes art writing often fails to capture the emotive experiences people have in galleries, indicating a desire to write for those who have strong feelings about visual art but aren't professionals.

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1. Alan Light
2. Zadie Smith
3. Erin Somers
4. Amie Barrodale
5. Vincenzo Latronico
6. Ocean Vuong
7. Curtis McRae
8. Adelaide Faith

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