Literati with Colin O’Brien and Michael Wolf
76 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 24 ratingsLiterati is a comedy podcast about the greatest American novels never written. For all those times you feel like reading but can’t because you don’t know how or it’s too boring. Every episode features a reading by a literary giant or at least a pretty tall contributor to a zine. Join hosts Colin O’Brien and Michael Wolf as they ask such important questions as “If Shakespeare was so smart then how come he’s dead?” Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
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Dr. Isaiah Padge (w/ Aaron Jackson)
February 18, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBColin & Michael understand the importance of grabbing the reader's attention fast. So on this week's installment of Literati, your hosts teach listeners how to write the perfect opening sentence by demonstrating how NOT to write the perfect opening sentence. Later, they invite genius writer, Dr. Isaiah Padge, onto the program to read a selection from his novel, Ethan Jericho: Legendary Man. --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get ...
Asita Mangal (w/ Priya Patel)
February 11, 2019 11:00 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBColin's brain is eating itself, Michael is chronically sleep deprived from hosting over 40 other podcasts, but your Literati hosts still have the mental capacity to deliver an important lecture on the benefits of plagiarism. Later, they invite author Asita Mangal (Priya Patel) onto the program to read a shocking selection from her new erotic book, Persimmons by Midnight. --- PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. LITE...
Clint Dimples (w/ Josh Sharp)
February 04, 2019 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBIn their first episode back after a two-year hiatus, Colin & Michael re-introduce themselves to their devoted Literati listeners and explain why this podcast is important now more than ever. Later, they invite young novelist, self-proclaimed genius, and recent NYU dropout, Clint Dimples (Josh Sharp), onto the program to read a piece of short literature called, "The Story." ---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERAT...
Season Two Teaser
February 01, 2019 14:14 - 3 minutes - 3.52 MBA new chapter of Literati begins on Monday, February 4th. Enjoy this sneak peak of the Season Two premiere, featuring special guest author, Clint Dimples (Josh Sharp).---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcast.http://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/literati/
LITERATI RETURNS 2/4!! RE-RELEASE #3: MICOLE BERGEN with Catherine Cohen
January 30, 2019 17:27 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBDid you hear? After a brief 2-year hiatus, your favorite niche literary comedy podcast LITERATI is returning to the podcast world on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH with brand new episodes!!In anticipation of this monumental comeback, your hosts Colin & Michael have decided to re-release their favorite episodes from Season 1 to get you reacquainted with their dumb world before a steady stream of new, weekly episodes.On this Literati classic, Colin & Michael invite Micole Bergen (Catherine Cohe...
LITERATI RETURNS 2/4!! RE-RELEASE #2: MAIVEN CRAWFORD with Cole Escola
January 24, 2019 20:59 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBDid you hear? After a brief 2-year hiatus, your favorite niche literary comedy podcast LITERATI is returning to the podcast world on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH with brand new episodes!! In anticipation of this monumental comeback, your hosts Colin & Michael have decided to re-release their favorite episodes from Season 1 to get you reacquainted with their dumb world before a steady stream of new, weekly episodes. On this Literati classic, Colin & Michael speak with author Maiven Crawfor...
LITERATI RETURNS 2/4!! RE-RELEASE #1: ABOUT THE AUTHOR
January 21, 2019 18:16 - 52 minutes - 48 MBDid you hear? After a brief 2-year hiatus, your favorite niche literary comedy podcast LITERATI is returning to the podcast world on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH with brand new episodes!! In anticipation of this monumental comeback, your hosts Colin & Michael have decided to re-release their favorite episodes from Season 1 to get you reacquainted with their dumb world before a steady stream of new, weekly episodes. On this episode, "About The Author," Colin & Michael take a break from int...
"Slavoj Žižek" (w/ Tim Mahoney)
March 17, 2017 16:42 - 36 minutes - 33 MBOn a steamy and thought provoking episode of Literati, your near perfect hosts, Colin & Michael, admit some mistakes they’ve made on previous shows. Then, they reveal their brand new erotic business endeavor, “Dr. Flesh” — a website that tells you exactly where to find the sexiest parts of every book ever made. Think “Mr. Skin,” but for books! Finally, they invite Slovenian philosopher and cultural critic, Slavoj Žižek (Tim Mahoney, producer at MTV) onto the show to read a chapter ...
"David Angeles" (w/ Jordan Mendoza)
January 20, 2017 05:24 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIt is an undisputed fact that books are boring, especially the long ones. So to help writers pen engaging, suspenseful prose, your hosts Colin & Michael deliver a short lecture on how to surprise your readers. Then, they have a good laugh reading the petty, worthless, objectively false reviews of the 100+ perfect books they’ve collectively written thus far. Later, they invite die-hard Harry Potter fan David Angeles (Jordan Mendoza) onto the program to read from his new, original book...
"Yennis & Pista St. Oberon" (w/ Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang)
May 26, 2016 04:55 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB