
One True Podcast explores all things related to Hemingway, his work, and his world. The show is hosted by Mark Cirino and produced by Michael Von Cannon. Join us in conversation with scholars, artists, political leaders, and other luminaries. For more, follow us on Twitter @1truepod. You can also email us at 1truepod@gmail.com.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 180 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsSociety & CultureBooks | |||

In our third episode celebrating the centenary of The Sun Also Rises, we examine the novel’s anti-Semitic streak and the central role of its Jewish character, Robert Cohn.
We welcome the scholar Jeremy Kaye of Moorpark College for a discussion about... more
On the happy occasion of the publication of Francesca Wade’s magnificent Gertrude Stein: An Afterlife, we speak with the biographer about Stein’s life, work, and complicated relationships.
Wade describes her access to new Stein archives that afforde... more
In our second episode devoted to the centenary of The Sun Also Rises, we turn our focus to the beloved Count Mippipopolous.
He’s an epicurean and an entrepreneur; he’s battle-tested, arrow-wounded, champagne-enjoying, no-dancing, business-tripping,... more
We are thrilled to welcome Susan Shillinglaw, the preeminent John Steinbeck scholar, to discuss one of Hemingway’s contemporaries and fellow Nobel laureates.
Although Hemingway and Steinbeck are not discussed comparatively as frequently as some of ... more
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Originally gave this a not very favorable rating because I was disappointed in the spoilers, but I did enjoy what I had heard up to that point and I’ve decided to change the review because really it was a good podcast and I’ve just got to start reading the books before I listen. The fact that there were spoilers just made me more aware that if it’s going to be an author that I haven’t read for a while and want to reread, I better do my homework first. Congratulations on a good podcast of which I... more
Happy was the day I stumbled upon this satisfying podcast.it is a deep dive into all things Hemingway with sharp analysis of his work and fascinating conversations with all in the Hemingway ecosystem.
One of my favorite podcasts!
I listen to a few other pods but only this one continuously. It’s simply the most fascinating pod out there, discussing Hemingway from all his angles.
Here’s my OTS. “Nick looked down into the clear, brown water, colored from the pebbly bottom, and watched the trout keeping themselves steady in the current with wavering fins.”
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The show centers on deep-dive conversations about Hemingway, his works, and the wider literary ecosystem surrounding him. Guests often include prominent scholars, editors, and biographers who unpack themes, writing processes, and historical contexts with nuance. Across episodes, listeners can expect rigorous literary analysis, discussions of correspondence and life events, and occasional behind-the-scenes production notes that reveal how classic texts were shaped. A standout pattern is the blend of academic insight with accessible storytelling, making complex literary topics engaging to both specialists and general readers with an interest in Hemingway and early 20th-century American literature.
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