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The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

Brendan O'Meara
Bleak Man
Larry Scully
Levi Axtell
Vigilante Justice
Child Sexual Abuse
Climate Change
The Quickening
Murder Farm Massacre
Young Woman and the Sea
The Atavist
Narrative Journalism
Motherhood
Thwaites Glacier
Antarctica
Polar Exploration
Oregon
Peonage
Memoir Writing
Women's Sports
Daddy's Little Stranger

The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary film, radio and podcasts about the art and craft of telling true stories. Follow the show @creativenonfictionpodcast on Instagram and visit patreon.com/cnfpod to support!

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"I have this desire to write as a novelist might write but write nonfiction," says Sasha Bonét, the author of The Waterbearers: A Memoir of Mothers and Daughters (Knopf).

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"I kinda hate it when people say writing is fun," says Jack Rodolico, author The Atavist original "The Blue Book Burglar."

Today we feature Jack Rodolico, who is a bit of an audio maven, but he comes to us hot off the Atavist presses to talk about "... more

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“So much misery. It is so much misery. It is so hard. It's not natural, locking yourself in your room for three years to focus on one person is not mentally healthy. Leigh Montville, great, great writer, said to me years ago, he's like, ‘It's an unna... more

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"When I came in [to Longreads], I didn't come in and say, I think we need to grow aggressively. I said, 'Let's figure out who we are. Let's figure out what other people aren't doing, that we do , and that we can do better.' And so the only real thing... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Rodolico
Journalist and author known for writing about art theft and narrative nonfiction.
The Atavist
Episode: Episode 497: The Seduction of Art Thievery with Jack Rodolico
Jeff Pearlman
Sports writer turned biographer, author of 'Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur'.
Mariner Books
Episode: Episode 496: Jeff Pearlman Finds the Little Guys
Peter Rubin
Head of publishing at Automattic, author of Future Presence
Automattic
Episode: Episode 495: On Being Merciless with Peter Rubin of Longreads
Jeremy X. Wagner
Heavy metal musician and author, co-author of Fireproof: Memoir of a Chef
Dead Sky Publishing, Aphotic Media
Episode: Episode 494: Co-Writing a Memoir, Becoming a Publisher, and Finding the Passion with Jeremy X. Wagner
Masha Hamilton
Journalist and novelist, author of five novels, focusing on narratives of connection and belonging in the U.S.
mashahamilton.com
Episode: Episode 493: Masha Hamilton Asks Is the Writing Worth Rearranging Your Calendar For?
Tracy Slater
American writer and author of Together in Manzanar
Chicago Review Press
Episode: Episode 491: How Tracy Slater Broke Her Book into Steps
Jeff Chang
Writer, cultural organizer, and author known for his work around race, culture, and politics.
Mariner Books
Episode: Episode 490: Seeing the Fish and the Tank with Jeff Chang
Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Author of 'Slip, Life in the Middle of Eating Disorder Recovery'
Simon & Schuster
Episode: Episode 489: Staying Power, Book Promotion, Platform, and 'Slip,' a Memoir-Plus with Mallary Tenore Tarpley
Robert Weintraub
Bestselling author of No Better Friend, The Divine Miss Marble, The House That Ruth Built, and The Victory Season.
robertweintraubauthor.com
Episode: Episode 487: Robert Weintraub and the 'American Hindenburg'

Host

Brendan O'Meara
Host and passionate advocate for the art of narrative nonfiction, focusing on engaging storytelling and the experiences of writers and creatives.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 202 ratings
  • Too Much

    All the interjections in this show destroy the flow of the interviews, as well as any illusion of intimacy.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ManInProgress
    United States2 months ago
  • I love this podcast so much

    As an aspiring author myself, having access to a constant stream and massive archive of talented writers, talking through how they made their sausage, and all the ups and downs in the process is extremely valuable. And inspiring. Brendan is doing great work here.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dfctfdsgjhf
    United States5 months ago
  • Great episode

    Just listened to your discussion with Isa Adney and thought it was fantastic. You asked her a lot of good questions about the challenges of being a creative person with “dreams” (or “goals,” per your discussion!) and she had such thoughtful answers. I felt so grounded after listening to the conversation. Loved it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    courtneyinLA
    United States9 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Love this podcast and hearing about others’ creative processes. The editor interviews are especially insightful to me, someone always on the other end of that process. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Summer Colson
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great show for the wayward CNFers

    If you love to write creative nonfiction this is the place for you. I’ve been writing a memoir for a while and love hearing how other writers do their work from craft issues to other processes in getting their work to the finish line. Brendan asks great questions as a fellow writer dealing with the same issues and he is easy to listen to driving to and from work. He has a good sense of humor and love for CNF (creative nonfiction). Also love his metallic guitar riffs. I listen to one per day and ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scot Writes
    United Statesa year ago

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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful insights into the writing craft and personal stories shared by guests.
A few reviews highlight issues with the pacing and energy during introductions, but mostly the content itself is lauded as informative and inspiring.
Many find Brendan O'Meara's interview style engaging and supportive, fostering deep conversations about art and life.

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Talking Points

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Episode 496: Jeff Pearlman Finds the Little Guys
Q: What moment in Tupac's life stands out as a turning point?
Playing Bishop in Juice marked a significant shift in his persona.
Episode 496: Jeff Pearlman Finds the Little Guys
Q: How have you come to really embrace the changing landscape of book promotion?
Because I don't have a choice; I became my own publicist.
Episode 494: Co-Writing a Memoir, Becoming a Publisher, and Finding the Passion with Jeremy X. Wagner
Q: What inspired you to start your own publishing imprint?
Being a publisher was kind of an accident.
Episode 494: Co-Writing a Memoir, Becoming a Publisher, and Finding the Passion with Jeremy X. Wagner
Q: Where did the love of stories and storytelling really take hold for you?
It started when I was really young, grade school, just being a really avid reader.
Episode 494: Co-Writing a Memoir, Becoming a Publisher, and Finding the Passion with Jeremy X. Wagner
Q: How did you keep that flame alive?
It just was a passion to use my imagination.

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3. Peter Rubin
4. Jeremy X. Wagner
5. Masha Hamilton
6. Tracy Slater
7. Jeff Chang
8. Mallary Tenore Tarpley

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