Poured Over

Vermeer by Andrew Graham-Dixon dives into the life and vibrant work of one of the greatest painters from the Dutch Golden Age. Andrew joins us to talk about combing through historical archives, Remonstrants, analyzing Vermeer's paintings, context, faith and more with cohost Brenda Allison. 
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Vermeer: A Life Lost and Found by Andrew Graham-Dixon
Caravaggio: A Life Sacred and Profane by Andrew Graham-Dixon

Contrapposto by Dave Eggers is a fierce and bold examination of art, love and desire told through the eyes of two lifelong friends. Dave joins us to talk about form, the beauty of aging, time, friendship and more with cohost Chris Gillespie.  
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app
Featured Books (Episode):
Contrapposto by Dave Eggers
The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers
The Circle by Dave Eggers
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers
What Is the What by Dave Eggers
A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius by Dave Eggers

Mailman by Stephen Starring Grant is a charming memoir on the power of community. Stephen joins us to talk about the Unites States' Postal Service, rural mail routes, unique parcels, delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic and more with cohost Chris Gillespie.
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Chris Gillespie and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app
Featured Books (Episode):
Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant
The Things They Carried by Tim O'Brien
In Pharaoh's Army: Memories of the Lost War by Tobias Wolff

Featured Books (TBR Top Off):
Mailman: My Wild Ride Delivering the Mail in Appalachia and Finally Finding Home by Stephen Starring Grant
Hill Women: Finding Family and a Way Forward in the Appalachian Mountains by Cassie Chambers
The Letter Carrier by Francesca Giannone

Whistler by Ann Patchett is a powerful novel about the choices we make and the ones that are made for us. Ann joined us live in Philly to talk about memory, romance, friendship, reading and more with host Miwa Messer. 
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Whistler by Ann Patchett
Commonwealth by Ann Patchett
The Dutch House by Ann Patchett
Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
A Perfect Hand by Ayelet Waldman
Love Story by Erich Segal
The Land and Its People by David Sedaris 
Things in Nature Merely Grow by Yiyun Li
Music Against the Night by Yiyun Li
Buckeye by Patrick Ryan
Franny and Zooey by J.D. Salinger
Fair Ones by Lydia Millet
The Things We Never Say by Elizabeth Strout 
Python's Kiss: Stories by Louise Erdrich
The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett
Taft by Ann Patchett
The Magician's Assistant by Ann Patchett
Bel Canto by Ann Patchett
Run by Ann Patchett
State of Wonder by Ann Patchett
The Book of Goose by Yiyun Li
Truth and Beauty by Ann Patchett
Land by Maggie O'Farrell
John of John by Douglas Stuart 
The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane by Kate DiCamillo
Open Throat by Henry Hoke
The Magician's Elephant by Kate DiCamillo
Whale Harbor by Mary Beth Keane 
Stations by Louise Kennedy
Luna, Phoenix, Queen by Julie Orringer 
Lives of the Saints: For Everyday in the Year by Alban Butler
Matrix by Lauren Groff
Brawler: Stories by Lauren Groff

Ghalen by Walter Mosley is a big-hearted story of love in all of its forms. Walter joined us live at B&N Upper West Side to talk about community, Los Angeles, reading, research and more with host Miwa Messer. 
This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                    
New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.
Featured Books (Episode):
Ghalen: A Romance in Black by Walter Mosley
Blonde Faith by Walter Mosley
Devil in a Blue Dress by Walter Mosley
John Woman by Walter Mosley
The Color Purple by Alice Walker 
All Quiet on the Western Front by Erich Maria Remarque 
Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol 
Middlemarch by George Eliot
Moby Dick by Herman Melville
Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurty
True Grit by Charles Portis
Gone Fishin' by Walter Mosley
Fortunate Son by Walter Mosley