Poured Over

American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes in one unforgettable journey. Isaac joined us live in Philly to talk about writing on the go, walking the Johnny Appleseed trail, coming of age, exploration, faith 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):
American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald
Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald
On the Road by Jack Kerouac
A Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian Trail by Bill Bryson
Wild: From Lost to Found on the Pacific Crest Trail by Cheryl Strayed
North Woods by Daniel Mason

One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda blends folklore and history for a daring exploration of motherhood and identity. 'Pemi joins us to talk about Lagos, loneliness, pregnancy, autonomy, architecture 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):
One Leg on Earth by 'Pemi Aguda
Ghostroots: Stories by 'Pemi Aguda
Craft in the Real World: Rethinking Fiction Writing and Workshopping by Matthew Salesses
The Awakening by Kate Chopin
A Doll's House and Other Plays by Henrik Ibsen
A Long Game: Notes on Writing Fiction by Elizabeth McCracken
Claire of the Sea Light by Edwidge Danticat
The Vegetarian by Han Kang
The Garden by Clare Beams
Our Wives Under the Sea by Julia Armfield
The Memory Museum: Stories by M Lin
Leave Your Mess at Home by Tolani Akinola
All Us Saints by Katherine Packert Burke

Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger follows a young Haitian soccer prodigy's rapid rise and swift downfall as he moves through fame, politics and love across continents. Dimitry joins us to talk about research, faith, death, discipline, excellence, jazz and more with cohost Isabelle McConville.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Isabelle McConville and mixed by Harry Liang.                    

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):
Death of the Soccer God by Dimitry Elias Léger
God Loves Haiti by Dimitry Elias Léger
Catch-22 by Joseph Heller
A Farewell to Arms by Ernest Hemingway

Into Thin Air by Jon Krakauer is a haunting personal account of the Mount Everest disaster in 1996. Jon joins us to talk about looking back on the last 30 years, chasing story, climbing, PTSD, research, magazines 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):
Into Thin Air: A Personal Account of the Mount Everest Disaster by Jon Krakauer
Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer
Missoula: Rape and the Justice System in a College Town by Jon Krakauer
Under the Banner of Heaven: A Story of Violent Faith by Jon Krakauer
Where Men Win Glory: The Odyssey of Pat Tillman by Jon Krakauer
Looking for a Ship by John McPhee
Irons in the Fire by John McPhee
Dear Thief by Samantha Harvey
Orbital by Samantha Harvey

Afternoon Hours of a Hermit by Patrick Cottrell is a darkly funny and poignant story of identity and family from an award-winning author. Patrick joins us to talk about humor, masculinity, teaching, 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):
Afternoon Hours of a Hermit by Patrick Cottrell
Sorry to Disrupt the Peace by Patrick Cottrell
Ninety-two in the Shade by Thomas McGuane
A Fan's Notes by Frederick Exley
Ray by Barry Hannah
Belly Up by Rita Bullwinkel
Headshot by Rita Bullwinkel
Jesus' Son by Denis Johnson
The Hours by Michael Cunningham
Moderation by Elaine Castillo
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Audition by Katie Kitamura
Intimacies by Katie Kitamura