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The American Writers Museum Podcasts

The American Writers Museum
Pauli Murray
Catholicism
Religious Humor
Religion
Sholem Asch
Hinduism
Parks and Recreation
Henry David Thoreau
Fleetwood Mac
Tupac Shakur
Oscar Brown Jr.
Yiddish
Romance Literature
Horror
James Weldon Johnson
Judaism
Isaac Bashevis Singer
Henry Ford
Rumours (fleetwood Mac Album)
Chicago

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In this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of Isaac Bashevis Singer. An immigrant to the United States, Singer was an esteemed essayist, short story writer, novelist, translator, and children’s book author. As a young man in Poland, Singer initi... more

This week, pop culture historian Jennifer Keishin Armstrong stops by to discuss her latest book Parks and Rec: The Underdog TV Show That Lit’rally Inspired a Vision for a Better America. Armstrong tells the definitive story of the creation and legacy... more

In this episode, we discuss the life and legacy of Henry David Thoreau. An essayist and poet, Thoreau lived a provocative life in which he endeavored to escape the limitations of human society by exploring the wider, wilder natural world. He was a na... more

This week, we chat with poet Naoko Fujimoto, a senior editor at RHINO Poetry. She stopped by the AWM the other week to discuss the work of translation, her poetry process, and her forthcoming book titled: of Women: 20 Japanese Female Poets / 20 Waka ... more

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Recent Guests

Alain Stephans
Writer and scholar, editor of Library of America's three-volume Singer collection
Library of America
Episode: Episode 60: Isaac Bashevis Singer
Jennifer Keishin Armstrong
Author and pop culture historian, writer of Seinfeldia, Mary and Lou and Rhoda and Ted, When Women Invented Television
Author
Episode: Episode 233: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong – “Parks and Rec”
Rick Offerman
Mayor of Minooka, Illinois; former local government official
Mayor
Episode: Episode 233: Jennifer Keishin Armstrong – “Parks and Rec”
Rich Higgins
Scholar, author of Thoreau's God
Harvard Divinity School (research associate); author/editor on Thoreau
Episode: Episode 59: Henry David Thoreau
Tom Montgomery-Fate
Writer and professor
Writer and professor
Episode: Episode 59: Henry David Thoreau
Naoko Fujimoto
Poet and editor, author of Of Women, 20 Japanese Female Poets, 20 Waka Poems
RHINO Poetry
Episode: Episode 232: Naoko Fujimoto
Marilyn Hacker
Poet, author of Water to Water, Gaza Renga
Poet
Episode: Episode 231: Marilyn Hacker & Deema K. Shehabi
Deema K. Shehabi
Poet, editor, co-author of Water to Water, Gaza Renga
Poet
Episode: Episode 231: Marilyn Hacker & Deema K. Shehabi
Alejandro Nava
Religion scholar, author of Street Scriptures Between God and Hip Hop
Author, Street Scriptures Between God and Hip Hop
Episode: Episode 58: Tupac Shakur

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Nate King
Host associated with the American Writers Museum and related programs.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • Very well done

    I just listened the the episode about Louisa May Alcott - it was great. This episode presented an engaging discussion about the author, her times, and her works that made me sad I can’t drive to the museum to see this all in person right now.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    binnaperville
    United States5 years ago
  • A treasure trove!

    So many wonderful interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Griffo from mars 22
    Australia6 years ago

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Very polished discussions that feel thoughtful and well-researched.
Guests bring diverse literary perspectives and cultural context.
High production quality with strong host guidance and archival relevance.

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Episode 219: Horror Writing and Religion
Q: You've talked about the relationship of religion and horror and family and faith and all of these different ideas. I'm kind of curious overall, in a general sense, what has drawn you to horror as a genre through which to express complex ideas about race or family or these other things?
The panelists describe horror as a powerful vehicle to reflect systemic oppression and personal fear, using monsters and supernatural elements to illuminate real-world anxieties about race, family, and faith; they emphasize that horror allows them to explore resilience, survival, and the moral complexities of belief in a culturally specific context.
Episode 220: Susan Orlean
Q: Hi, a huge long time fan. So I was super stoked to be here. How did your involvement with How To with John Wilson come about?
The team reached out because they admired Saturday Night and invited me to consult, then to join the writers room on Zoom during the pandemic; it was a creative, unusual process but ultimately a fun, collaborative experience.
Episode 232: Naoko Fujimoto
Q: But I was wondering if you could introduce yourself a little bit, give our listeners a little bit of your background and the new book.
Naoko describes growing up in Nagoya, moving to the U.S. for education, and her current role at RHINO Poetry, framing the new book as a translation anthology of 20 female Waka poets with three intertwined modes of presentation.
Episode 58: Tupac Shakur
Q: How does Tupac fit into the long tradition of prophetic voices in literature and religion?
Tupac is positioned as a modern-day prophet-like figure whose voice amplified the struggles of the disenfranchised, mirroring biblical prophets who spoke from the margins. His openness to prayer and spiritual questioning, even within harsh and vulgar contexts, aligns him with traditions of sacred speech used to illuminate social realities.
Episode 58: Tupac Shakur
Q: Could you give us a little background on Tupac and how his life influenced his music?
Tupac grew up amid poverty and instability, moving from New York to Baltimore and then Marin City, with his mother's addiction and housing instability shaping his perspective. These experiences fed the urgency and social critique in his lyrics, and Nava emphasizes how his spirituality and quest for meaning came through as both confronting injustices and seeking hope.

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A museum-focused, literary-arts program that features in-depth conversations with authors, poets, translators, and scholars. Episodes frequently explore American literature, book history, translation, and cross-cultural storytelling, often tying discussions to exhibits or museum programming. Notable throughlines include literary theory applied to pop culture, archival work and legacy, and the intersection of religion, culture, and creativity. Distinctive strengths are rigorous scholarship paired with accessible storytelling, live audience elements, and a penchant for cross-disciplinary guests spanning fiction, poetry, and criticism. Potential listeners include writers, educators, librarians, and museum-goers who enjoy thoughtful, source-bac... more

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3. Rick Offerman
4. Rich Higgins
5. Tom Montgomery-Fate
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