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A nonprofit writing and arts podcast aimed at exploring various aspects to the craft of writing, reading, drinking, and literature's impact on society and pop culture. A mix of raunchy humor and useful information, DPW is sure to have something you'll enjoy.
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Jan 13, 2026
Jan 13, 2026
44 min
We open today's episode by discussing some bad publishing news, TV shows, and a bit of nonsense. After that, we settle in and discuss our latest Book of the Month, The Sugar Man by Nicolás Obregón.
You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Jan 6, 2026
Jan 6, 2026
41 min
We open today's episode with some book talk. After that, we reflect on how 2025 treated us regarding our writing. We discuss our writing successes, failures, and future goals.
You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Dec 30, 2025
Dec 30, 2025
57 min
It's that time of year again! Time for our yearly reading recap, where we discuss all the great, and not-so-great, books we've read this past year. But first, we open the episode with a most seductive reading from Moby Dick.
You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com
Dec 23, 2025
Dec 23, 2025
1hr 12 min
Well, it's been some time, but we finally decided to have another guest on the show! Today, we're excited to share this great conversation we had with award-winning humor writer and poet Kurt Luchs.
Though we discuss Kurt's new book, Tributaries: Essays & Verses Flowing From & Celebrating Favorite Poems, we also navigate countless other topics about creativity, literature, cinema, radio, and the arts in general.
You can pick up a copy of Kurt's book at Sagging Meniscus.
You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Dec 16, 2025
Dec 16, 2025
58 min
We kick off today's episode by discussing the importance of reading and how it helps develop empathy. After that, we have our first-ever Books (plural!) of the Month. We talk about A Short Stay in Hell by Steven L. Peck and The Divine Farce by Michael Graziano.
You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Dec 9, 2025
Dec 9, 2025
38 min
We kick off today's episode with some Tim Allen nonsense. After that, we discuss a list of books that are said to become classics in the future. We talk about what constitutes a classic, as well as which books we think will one day be considered classics.
You can follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Dec 2, 2025
Dec 2, 2025
52 min
In today's cold open, we talk about domestic gender roles and how most modern people lack basic knowledge that all adults should know.
After that, we discuss a list of 100 books that men should read according to The Art of Manliness.
You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Nov 25, 2025
Nov 25, 2025
31 min
We kick off today's episode with our review of the movie The Running Man, based on Stephen King's novel of the same name. After that, we have a quick poetry reading followed by a conversation about various depictions of Hell in fiction.
You can follow us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Nov 18, 2025
Nov 18, 2025
41 min
We begin today's episode with philosophy! More specifically, we discuss the Existential Elk Theory and the sad, soul-crushing reality that is the human condition. Fun! Oh yeah, we also talk about Moby Dick for a bit.
After the extended cold open, we settle into a conversation about how the support of family and friends is important to creatives, but also how their negativity can be a sign to cut ties and elevate the class of people you associate with. If you have a certain goal you want to reach, you need to be around like-minded individuals who will help you reach those goals, not hold you back.
You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Nov 11, 2025
Nov 11, 2025
36 min
We begin today's episode by discussing a problem we're experiencing with the show. After that, we sit back and read some of the supposed best lines in Gothic literature according to the smart people on the internet.
You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.