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THE NAUGHTY LIBRARIAN "TNL" The world’s best storytellers and the stories they tell in conversation.

Alexander J. Loudon
Poetry
Diane Seuss
Gail Wronsky
Children Of Sugarcane
Planet Money
Beth Is Dead
The Cleaner
The Second Half
The Naughty Librarian
Sariah Wilson
Soccer
Morty Shallman
Eco-Poetry
Lo Patrick
Publishing
Writing Process
Bananas
Economics
Katie Bernet
Writing

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Welcome to The Naughty Librarian

The world’s best storytellers and the stories they tell in intimate, personal conversations you won’t find anywhere else with host Alexander Loudon. From Pulitzer Prize-winning authors to international bestselling authors and more, this is where the stories behind the stories finally get told! If you crave substance over shock... more

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Lo Patrick
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 31 ratings
  • Very Insughtful

    Loved the episode with Michele Kwasniewski!!! There were some great opinions and insights!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nichole Breau
    United States2 months ago
  • Michele Kwasniewski

    Loved that Michele had an actual background in film, giving her first hand knowledge of her subject. Yay Michele!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    SCS Sop. 2
    United States2 months ago
  • Stage Moms and Great Moms

    Loved this episode. So fun to listen to! More guests like this, please.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joserus
    United States2 months ago
  • Authentic host

    Really enjoy listening to alex because it sounds like she really has picked guests that she genuinely is interested in and has really done her research before chatting with them

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LAListening
    United States8 months ago
  • The Naughty Librarian "TNL" is a supershow!

    Move over Joe Rogan. This has class and style. It's going to be big. Not xrated, but not censored. Try it out everyone. You'll see what I mean when I say it's one to catch every week.

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The show is often praised for its classy, not sensational, interviewing style with strong storytelling.
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S2 E15 (#0029) PT 2 of 2 with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Diane Seuss in conversation with host Alexander Loudon, special co-host Gail Wronsky. It continues and goes somewhere great, bitches, uncensored!
Q: An AI-generated artist got a three-month contract this week. Do you think AI could ever write good poetry?
Poems require flesh, breath, and human limitations; AI can imitate, but I believe it cannot truly create poetry with the same depth.
S2 E15 (#0029) PT 2 of 2 with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Diane Seuss in conversation with host Alexander Loudon, special co-host Gail Wronsky. It continues and goes somewhere great, bitches, uncensored!
Q: Do you have a favorite poem you've written?
Favorites shift over time; currently I'm fond of a poem in Modern Poetry called Rhapsody, though other pieces like the last poem in Frank Sonnets are also meaningful.
S2 E15 (#0029) PT 2 of 2 with Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Diane Seuss in conversation with host Alexander Loudon, special co-host Gail Wronsky. It continues and goes somewhere great, bitches, uncensored!
Q: Where can people find you and learn more about you and connect with you? Do you have socials or a website?
They can find me on Facebook, Bluesky, and Instagram, read my books to learn more, and follow me for readings and interviews.
Stage Moms and Great Moms: Taylor Swift, Natalie Portman, Britney Spears, Will Smith & Dani Truehart — What Do They All Have in Common? Award-Winning Trilogy Author, Hollywood Insider, & Guest Michele Kwasniewski Reveals Big in This Tell-All Episode.
Q: How did Michele approach writing the Rising Star trilogy, given real-world industry dynamics?
She drew on her own Hollywood experiences, studied contracts and production logistics, and crafted a narrative arc that reflects both the glamour and the governance issues around underage stars, including guardians and trust funds.
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A conversation-driven show that centers on deep-dive interviews with leading writers and storytellers across genres, from literary fiction and poetry to memoir and speculative fiction. Episodes typically explore craft, publishing, and the life behind the work, with ample in-depth anecdotes, personal transformation, and industry insider perspectives on topics like adaptation, censorship, and the business of writing. A standout is the host's long-form, candid approach that blends creative process with life lessons, making it particularly appealing to aspiring authors, literary enthusiasts, and professionals in publishing or media who crave thoughtful, substance-heavy conversations over sensationalism.

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