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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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Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
Tuesday Feb 06, 2024
In this special episode, we sit down with Dr. Michael A. Caparrelli and discuss his new book, Monster Mirror: 100 Hours with David Berkowitz, Once Known as Son of Sam.
Throughout the episode, Dr. Caparrelli breaks down what a psychopath truly is, what evil is, how we're all capable of committing horrible acts, and most importantly, he gives us a lesson in forgiveness and why we shouldn't write people off.
If you want to check out Dr. Caparrelli's book, you can find it on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Monster-Mirror-Hours-David-Berkowitz/dp/B0CK3QD25N
If you want a deeper dive into all the other things he's doing these days, you can head over to his Facebook page:
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
We sit down with Tyler C. Gore, author of My Life of Crime: Essays and Other Entertainments.
In this episode, we jump all over the place with numerous topics. We discuss essay writing, comedy writing, standup comedy, classic literature, contemporary fiction writers, what the modern writing landscape is like, how publishing has changed over the years, how the short story market has crumbled, genre fiction, the literary scene in New York City, why artists and writers are leaving big cities, and of course, Tyler's latest book.
You can find Tyler and his work at https://tylergore.com/
You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast
Caleb's work can be found at www.calebjamesk.com.
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
Tuesday Jan 23, 2024
We kick things off with some exciting publishing news! After that, we read 33 of the best entries in the Bulwer Lytton Fiction Contest, which is a contest dedicated to the worst opening sentences for novels that don't exist. We also discuss the ideal bowel movement, but that's at the very end.
Check us out on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast
Check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
Tuesday Jan 16, 2024
We have a mini-tournament for great TV sitcoms, give our take on the cartoon wars, and then we discuss a bunch of celebrities who most people don't know have written fiction novels.
Check us out on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast
Check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Tuesday Jan 09, 2024
Caleb opens the episode by describing how he would write a gripping story using one of Batman's goofiest villains.
After that, we get into a discussion about the art of translating fiction. We read some popular excerpt translations of The Brothers Karamazov. This leads us down the road of good and bad translations we've read over the years, as well as our opinions on authors changing their novels years after release.
You can follow us on X, Facebook, and Instagram @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
Tuesday Jan 02, 2024
We open the episode with some gripes we've found with Dante's Inferno. After that, we have our yearly writing recap. This year, we discuss our worst failures, greatest successes, and our writing goals for 2024.
You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com.
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
Tuesday Dec 26, 2023
We start the episode off with some quick announcements. After that, we discuss all the books we read in 2023. We also talk about our reading goals for 2024.
You can follow us @dpwpodcast on X, Instagram, and Facebook.
You can check out Caleb's stuff at www.calebjamesk.com
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
Tuesday Dec 19, 2023
In today's cold open, we discuss the ramifications of becoming a henchman.
After that, we brainstorm ideas for cold, winter-themed anthology stories.
You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's work at www.calebjamesk.com
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
Tuesday Dec 12, 2023
During the cold open, we give an estimation of our yearly writing goals.
After that, we cover a list of the best Mark Twain books you should read. Unfortunately, Caleb is on the first day of a water fast and his brain has stopped functioning properly. This leads to some strange digressions and bizarre readings of Anglish newsletters.
You can follow us on X, Instagram, and Facebook @dpwpodcast
You can check out Caleb's writing at www.calebjamesk.com.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
Tuesday Dec 05, 2023
In this episode, we sit with author Steven G. Eoannou to discuss his latest novel, Yesteryear. Steven gives us a brief history of the Lone Ranger and then talks about how he took the famous character's creator, Fran Striker, and made up a fantastical history that celebrates the author by turning him into the hero of his own story.
If you're looking for a fun yet gritty noir story with real-world roots, check out Yesteryear by going to:
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Yesteryear Synopsis:
It’s 1930s Buffalo, New York. The Great Depression rages, and scriptwriter Fran Striker’s job is on the line at WEBR. He must write the pilot for a new radio show but, to do so, he needs to overcome writer's block, defeat a Gypsy curse, foil a plot to assassinate FDR, deal with an insane, alcoholic midget, and recover stolen diamond rings belonging to an equally insane, alcoholic boxing champion.
Who was that masked man? Based on the real-life and often controversial story of The Lone Ranger creator Fran Striker, Yesteryear takes us on a magical journey that led to the iconic hero’s debut, a show that provided hope to Americans during the country’s darkest days. Populated by characters who lived during that era—radio actor John L. Barrett, Mafioso Stefano Magaddino, former boxing champion Jimmy Slattery, and president-elect Franklin Delano Roosevelt -- Eoannou breathes new life into the immortal Lone Ranger and the man who struggled to create him.