
A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard.
The Lit Hub Podcast is a production of Lit Hub Radio
Music by Dani Lencioni of Evelyn
Engineering and production by Stardust House
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ArtsNews | |||

It's Halloween! Drew's favorite holiday! And so in lieu of a proper episode this week, here's Drew reading Edgar Allan Poe's "The Cask of Amontillado" — hope that's a treat and not a trick!
See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and Califor... more
Having done this show for a full year, it means we have some traditions now—and the first one we ever set up, really, was having Ryan Chapman (The Audacity, Riots I Have Known) to join Drew for a chat about the year's Booker Prize shortlist in advanc... more
Would spooky season be complete with some Stephen King? Constant reader, I submit to you: no.
This week, Caroline Bicks—the inaugural Stephen E. King Chair in Literature at the University of Maine—stops by to talk about the power of Stephen King's w... more
What evil lurks in the hearts of men? The Shadow knows, but so too does Thomas Pynchon, we're pretty sure.
This week, we're celebrating the latest from Pynchon with Devin Thomas O'Shea ("Thomas Pynchon Has Been Warning Us About American Fascism the ... more
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Always insightful and truly enjoyable! Highly recommend to all the literature lovers out there.
A nice roundup of different literary news and bits from the week, and a good way to kick off the weekend!
Love the variety of voices and topics featured on each episode. Really thoughtful and thought-provoking conversations. Y’all are doing great work!
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This podcast offers an engaging exploration of literary culture, showcasing discussions that span from contemporary literary issues to notable historical implications. Key themes include the impact of literature on societal understanding and empathy, the relevance of classic works, and the significance of diverse narratives in today's publishing world. With a variety of guests ranging from authors and editors to cultural critics, the episodes blend personal anecdotes with broader cultural critiques, making each conversation intellectually stimulating and approachable for both avid readers and industry professionals alike. Notably, the combination of literary discussions with real-world implications, such as censorship and AI in publishing, ... more
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