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Bill Drummond

This month we return to our first in-person recording for way too long, as we…

David Shields

This month, we chat with David Shields about his unique approach to writing on the…

Johanna Hedva

In this episode we’re joined by Johanna Hedva, a Korean American writer, artist, and musician…

Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o

In this episode we speak with the Kenyan writer Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o. An indefatigable defender…

Claudia Durastanti

This month we speak to writer and translator Claudia Durastanti. We cover the importance of…

Keith Ridgway

In episode 46, we speak to novelist Keith Ridgway about the daily fight with the…

Gabriel Josipovici

In episode 33, we spoke to Gabriel Josipovici. Our discussion covered how his writing has…
Mathias Enard

Mathias Énard

In episode 21 we sit down with Mathias Énard, winner of the Prix Goncourt, to…

eimear mcbride

Eimear McBride

In episode 28, we were delighted to be joined for a second time by Eimear…

Joanna Kavenna

In this episode we speak to novelist and essayist Joanna Kavenna about false starts, finding…