
A podcast about literary fiction and the world of books, with hosts Matt Bucher and Dave Laird. [Logo by Chris Ayers]
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 95 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Arts | |||

In Part 2 of our annual best-of-the-year show, Dave and Matt talk about their favorite reads of the year. As usual, it comes with a playlist:
Apple Music: music.apple.com/ca/playlist/best-of-2025/pl.u-55D6zM5h8VMBkG
Spotify: open.sp... more
In Episode 89, Dave and Matt have the insane privilege of talking to PUP's remarkably well-read frontman, Stefan Babcock, whose year-end reading list hit PUP's Substack on December 28th, and is full of great books.
In addition to talking about Stefa... more
In Episode 88, we welcome Brandon back to the show to talk about his new novel, The Devil Is a Southpaw, out now from HarperCollins. We discuss things like metafiction, abjection, doppelgängers, alt-country, and much more.
You can buy the novel here... more
For Episode 87, Matt and Dave are joined by the Jonathan Lethem, who has a new short story collection out on September 23rd, A Different Kind of Tension. We discuss it, many of his novels and his non-fiction writing, his committment to craft, teachin... more
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I just couldn’t get past the first 10 minutes of this show, it was so rough. One of the interviewers had terrible audio and every time it cut to him the background noise was off the charts and it was also really tough to follow their winding conversation style of interviewing. Just not super professional, I ended up finding an interview with the author I was looking for on a different pod and it was much more professional and thoughtful, much less “me, me, me.” And I learned a lot from the other... more
Interesting discussions with authors, and my favorite part is the book reviews of notable books the hosts have read - as a result read and loved many of them!
Why after all this time does it still sound like Matt is recording from the bottom of a grain silo?
This is the best literary podcast out there!
I really enjoy the in-depth discussions of Wallace and the scholarship around him. These hosts are widely aware of the discourse and regularly add to it via their quality guests.
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Focused on literary fiction, this podcast features engaging conversations with authors, exploring their works and the broader landscape of literature. The hosts, Matt Bucher and Dave Laird, provide insightful commentary on both literary themes and contemporary societal issues, often weaving in humor and personal experiences. Notable discussions also cover the intersections of literature with fields like philosophy, art, and politics, making it a rich source for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of literature and its implications. The show is distinguished by its blend of academic analysis and relatable dialogue, appealing to both casual readers and literary scholars.
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Recent guests on Concavity Show include:
1. Winston A. Laird
2. Stefan Babcock
3. Brandon Hobson
4. Jonathan Lethem
5. Camille Bordas
6. Sergio De La Pava
7. Lauren Elkin
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