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Thresholds

Jordan Kisner
Poetry
Grief
Horror
Housemates
Emma Copley Eisenberg
Death
Meghan O'rourke
Me Too Movement
Creativity
Fat Liberation
Trump's Presidency
Mental Health
The Long Goodbye
Chronic Illness
Sexual Violence
Patriarchy
Vinson Cunningham
The Shining
Existentialism
Philadelphia

This is Thresholds, a series of interviews with writers and artists you love about the transformative experiences (surprises, crises, existential freakouts, u-turns, breakthroughs) that have shaped their work. The life-wasn’t-the-same-after-that moments. Hosted by Jordan Kisner, author of the essay collection THIN PLACES. Thresholds is a co-production between Black Mountain Institute and Literary ... more

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This week, Jordan sits down with the "queen of Latin American gothic horror," Mariana Enriquez, to talk about the manuscript she burned and how it led her to search for a mode of horror writing that was drawn from her own lived experiences of terror.... more

Jordan sits down to talk with Miriam Toews about her new book, A Truce That Is Not Peace, her first nonfiction book, and the events that inspired it: the death by suicide of her father and then, later, her sister. They talk about the long periods of ... more

Jordan sits down with Renee Gladman to talk about prose architecture, Henry James, walking in cities, and mushrooms.

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Nicholson Baker sits down with Jordan to discuss writing about the unsung pleasures and details of the world-- things like the way your mother cuts up a banana, or the advertisements in your favorite magazine. Things that "live in this between area o... more

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Miriam Toews
Novelist and author known for her exploration of Mennonite life and family dynamics in her works.
Episode: Miriam Toews
Sarah Aziza
Palestinian American writer, journalist and translator
Episode: Sarah Aziza
Lisa Ko
Novelist known for her acclaimed novel The Leavers and her recent work Memory Piece
Episode: Lisa Ko
Sabrina Imbler
Staff writer at Defector and author of the essay collection How Far the Light Reaches.
Defector
Episode: Sabrina Imbler
Maya Binyam
Novelist and author of 'Hangman'
Episode: Maya Binyam
Lidia Yuknavitch
National bestselling author known for her memoir, "The Chronology of Water," and her new work, "Reading the Waves."
Riverhead Books
Episode: Lidia Yuknavitch
Jericho Brown
Award-winning poet, author of The Tradition, Please, and The New Testament
Emory University
Episode: Remix! Jericho Brown
Sigrid Nunez
Author of several novels and memoirs, including The Vulnerables and Sempre Susan.
Episode: Sigrid Nunez
Sofia Samatar
A writer known for her exploration of African and Arabic literatures and author of fantasy novels
Episode: Sofia Samatar

Host

Jordan Kisner
Jordan Kisner is the host, author of the essay collection "Thin Places," and known for her insightful interviews that highlight the transformative journeys of her guests. Her approach fosters a deep, reflective atmosphere for discussions on art and identity.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 148 ratings
  • This got me through med school

    Please release the Kaveh Akbar recording from Mission Creek! That conversation was so needed and such a blessing to listen in 🤍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tytytytylertytyty
    United States2 years ago
  • The Best Literary Podcast

    Wonderful, fascinating guests all reviewed with such depth and grace by the lovely Jordan Kisner. I learn something new about writing and the writing life with each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dizzydizzlle
    United States3 years ago
  • So underrated!

    I recommend this podcast to all of my friends, especially those who love to write. Incredibly insightful, and some of my all-time favorite authors (and new favorites!) are guests on the show. Couldn’t ask for more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hanniemouse
    United States3 years ago
  • A gem

    Easily my favorite podcast out there—Jordan’s interviews highlight the humanity, humor, tenderness, and difficulty in writing and creating. I am grateful for every new episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Emma Gorenberg
    United States3 years ago
  • I am utterly delighted with this podcast. I have had more than a few driveway moments where I stayed in the car after already arriving home and enjoyed the final moments of the show. Thanks, Jordan!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    ZaryFekete
    3 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and grace of interviews, often highlighting the host's exceptional talent for eliciting profound insights from guests.
Many express gratitude for the opportunity to hear their favorite authors discuss their creative processes and personal stories.
The show garners praise for its intimate and warm atmosphere during conversations about challenging topics, making it a valued resource for writers and creatives.

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#212
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#151
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Miriam Toews
Q: What was the first way you noticed this impacting your writing, or the way you wrote, or how you wrote?
Toews noticed a shift toward darker themes like mental illness and suicide in her writing after her father's death, as she began to grapple with her grief and the complexities of her family's history.
Renee Gladman
Q: What do you mean by 'to go on writing without writing'?
Gladman explains how drawing emerged from her writing practice as a way to engage in creative expression without the constraints of traditional narratives.
Renee Gladman
Q: Did you set out on walks with goals, like I'm going to walk to here, or was it just, I'm going to go walk?
Gladman shares that her walks were caught up in a pattern of going to familiar places, enhancing her intimacy with the city.
Sabrina Imbler
Q: Can you say more about that, the various parts of yourself that you had become unsettled by?
Imbler discusses their complex feelings about being biracial and the challenges they faced in aligning their identity with personal narratives in writing, particularly in how to avoid clichéd representations of mixed-race experiences.
Sabrina Imbler
Q: What were the moments when you thought, wait, this is... I'm, like, learning something different here about what my job could be?
Imbler reflects that their first year at Defector made them feel like they could find their own exciting approach to storytelling without the pressure of strict deadlines, allowing for greater freedom and creative expression.

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This podcast features engaging interviews with various writers and artists, focusing on the transformative moments in their lives that have shaped their creative works. Each episode explores a range of themes, including identity, trauma, and personal breakthrough experiences. The discussions create a platform where guests share their unique narratives and insights, tackling profound topics while fostering a deep understanding of the relationship between life experiences and creative expression. Notably, the host cultivates a space for vulnerability and depth in conversation, making it a rich resource for those interested in the art of storytelling and the complexities of the human experience.

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Recent guests on Thresholds include:

1. Miriam Toews
2. Sarah Aziza
3. Lisa Ko
4. Sabrina Imbler
5. Maya Binyam
6. Lidia Yuknavitch
7. Jericho Brown
8. Sigrid Nunez

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