Plague Remedy Podcast Thu, 07 May 2026 16:12:42 +0100 https://theplagueremedypodcast.buzzsprout.com en-gb © 2026 Plague Remedy Podcast yes f08b6af4-4033-5b94-bde2-b67cc698b8ea podcast@plagueremedy.com Stephen Sacco episodic false This is the podcast for writers and those who love them.

 Each week on the Plague Remedy Podcast, we discuss the craft of writing and beyond to explore why we write through thoughtful, soulful conversations with writers, academics, and artists. This show is your weekly dose of inspiration, insight, and unexpected voices.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, with bonus episodes dropping on Thursdays

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Stephen Sacco podcast@plagueremedy.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/7pfwjf17rei7rus05i4ft1kyb160?.jpg Plague Remedy Podcast Annoucement! The future of Story (plus listen to the end for new theme song) Annoucement! The future of Story (plus listen to the end for new theme song) Excuse us while we remodel. We'll be back, fully rebranded, and on YouTube soon.

Thank you evrybody for your support and thank you for listening!

 Christian & Stephen


]]> Excuse us while we remodel. We'll be back, fully rebranded, and on YouTube soon.

Thank you evrybody for your support and thank you for listening!

 Christian & Stephen


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-19140282 Thu, 07 May 2026 13:00:00 +0100 282 full false Who Taught Shakespeare to Write? — Dr Alex Davis on Old-School Persuasion Who Taught Shakespeare to Write? — Dr Alex Davis on Old-School Persuasion Where can I find Dr Alex Davis? 


Alex's Two Books & Two Others
 


  • Going for walks (where the best thinking is done)
  • The rest of 16th and 17th century English literature that isn't Shakespeare


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Alex's Two Books & Two Others
 


  • Going for walks (where the best thinking is done)
  • The rest of 16th and 17th century English literature that isn't Shakespeare


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-19052549 Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0100 3703 full false Grief Like Weather: Stephen Policoff on His New Memoir Grief Like Weather: Stephen Policoff on His New Memoir Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Stephen Policoff?

Where can I find his books? (but not all of them)

Stephen's Two Books  & Two Others  



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Where can I find Stephen Policoff?

Where can I find his books? (but not all of them)

Stephen's Two Books  & Two Others  



]]> Buzzsprout-19019942 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0100 2981 full false 'What If the Next Pizza Is My Last?': Jeffrey M. Feingold on Turning Family Stories into Fiction 'What If the Next Pizza Is My Last?': Jeffrey M. Feingold on Turning Family Stories into Fiction Where's Jeffrey M. Feingold?

Where can I find Jeffrey's books?

Jeffrey's Two Books & Two Others


  • Mamma Maria restaurant in Boston's North End — and ask for Table 99 (Tell them Jeffery sent you)



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Where can I find Jeffrey's books?

Jeffrey's Two Books & Two Others


  • Mamma Maria restaurant in Boston's North End — and ask for Table 99 (Tell them Jeffery sent you)



]]> Buzzsprout-18976218 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 16:00:00 +0100 3825 full false BEST OF: Learning to Notice the World with Poet-Forager Richard Osmond BEST OF: Learning to Notice the World with Poet-Forager Richard Osmond Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Richard Osmond?

Where can I find his books?

Richard's  Two Books  & Two Others  




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Where can I find Richard Osmond?

Where can I find his books?

Richard's  Two Books  & Two Others  




]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18899400 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 11:00:00 +0000 4583 full false Where the Veil Is Thin: Malcolm Kempt, on his debut 'A Gift Before Dying' Where the Veil Is Thin: Malcolm Kempt, on his debut 'A Gift Before Dying' Where Malcolm Kempt?

Where can I find  'A Gift Before Dying'

Malcolm's Two Books  & Two Others  

  • HHhH by Laurent Binet
  • Young God by Katherine Faw (formerly Katherine Faw Morris)


  • Cape Dorsett Inuit art
  • Absinthe



]]> Where Malcolm Kempt?

Where can I find  'A Gift Before Dying'

Malcolm's Two Books  & Two Others  

  • HHhH by Laurent Binet
  • Young God by Katherine Faw (formerly Katherine Faw Morris)


  • Cape Dorsett Inuit art
  • Absinthe



]]> Buzzsprout-18861126 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 3000 full false New Eyes for Old Movies: Oscars Special with author John DiLeo New Eyes for Old Movies: Oscars Special with author John DiLeo Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find John DiLeo?

Where can I buy his books? 

John DiLeo's Recommendations



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Where can I find John DiLeo?

Where can I buy his books? 

John DiLeo's Recommendations



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18819090 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3281 full false Forbidden Knowledge: Book Banning in the USA with Dr Emily J.M. Knox Forbidden Knowledge: Book Banning in the USA with Dr Emily J.M. Knox Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Dr Emily J.M. Knox?

Where can I buy her books? (not all of them)

Emily's Two Books  & Two Others  


  • Collecting Fun Stickers
  • Listening to Audiobooks



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Where can I find Dr Emily J.M. Knox?

Where can I buy her books? (not all of them)

Emily's Two Books  & Two Others  


  • Collecting Fun Stickers
  • Listening to Audiobooks



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18775332 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 3467 full false Grief, Art, and Literary Horror with award-winning author Beth Castrodale Grief, Art, and Literary Horror with award-winning author Beth Castrodale Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Beth Castrodale?

Where can I find Beth's books? (but not all of them)

Beth's Two Books  & Two Others  




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Where can I find Beth Castrodale?

Where can I find Beth's books? (but not all of them)

Beth's Two Books  & Two Others  




]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18740204 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:00:00 +0000 2889 full false The Most American Place: W. Ralph Eubanks on the Pain and Love of the Delta The Most American Place: W. Ralph Eubanks on the Pain and Love of the Delta Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find W. Ralph Eubanks?

Where can I find his books?

His Two Books  & Two Others  



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Where can I find W. Ralph Eubanks?

Where can I find his books?

His Two Books  & Two Others  



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18700160 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 +0000 3545 full false Murderers, Witches, and Poets: Lauren Scharhag on Kansas City Gothic Murderers, Witches, and Poets: Lauren Scharhag on Kansas City Gothic Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Lauren Scharhag?

Where can I find her books?

Lauren's  Two Books  & Two Others  


  • 'Mr Inbetween' (TV Series, FX/Hulu)
  • 'Blood Tea and Red String' (Animated Film, watch on Tubi)

Where can I get great Kansas City BBQ?



]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Lauren Scharhag?

Where can I find her books?

Lauren's  Two Books  & Two Others  


  • 'Mr Inbetween' (TV Series, FX/Hulu)
  • 'Blood Tea and Red String' (Animated Film, watch on Tubi)

Where can I get great Kansas City BBQ?



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18651832 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 3353 full false Risk, Laugh, Repeat: Writing, Humor, and Reinvention with Lucy Wang Risk, Laugh, Repeat: Writing, Humor, and Reinvention with Lucy Wang Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Lucy Wang?

Lucy's Two Books  & Two Others  



]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Lucy Wang?

Lucy's Two Books  & Two Others  



]]> Buzzsprout-18617463 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 3470 full false Non-Persons: Stories at the Edge of Belonging — with Professor David Herd Non-Persons: Stories at the Edge of Belonging — with Professor David Herd Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find David Herd?

Where can I find his books?

Mentioned - 

David's  Two Books  & Two Others  

  • Listening to Grasshoppers by Arundhati Roy
  • The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
  • Sanctuary by Marina Warner

  • “Resistance” — exhibition at Modern Two, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Edinburgh)
  • “The Shelter of Stories” — exhibition at Compton Verney (Warwickshire)


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Where can I find David Herd?

Where can I find his books?

Mentioned - 

David's  Two Books  & Two Others  

  • Listening to Grasshoppers by Arundhati Roy
  • The Argonauts by Maggie Nelson
  • Sanctuary by Marina Warner

  • “Resistance” — exhibition at Modern Two, Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art (Edinburgh)
  • “The Shelter of Stories” — exhibition at Compton Verney (Warwickshire)


]]> Buzzsprout-18574143 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 3230 full false Happy Holidays from Story! Stephen and Christian Wrap Up the Season & Make Recommendations Happy Holidays from Story! Stephen and Christian Wrap Up the Season & Make Recommendations Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

It's a wrap! The Story podcast will be back with a new season on 27th of January! Hear our reflections on the 2025 season, our recommendations, and even a few hints about what's to come in 2026. Love and peace to all!

Christian Livermore's  Two Books  & Two Others  

Stephebn's  Two Books  & Two Others  





  • A recipe for a summer snack
  • Swim in Cold Water 



]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

It's a wrap! The Story podcast will be back with a new season on 27th of January! Hear our reflections on the 2025 season, our recommendations, and even a few hints about what's to come in 2026. Love and peace to all!

Christian Livermore's  Two Books  & Two Others  

Stephebn's  Two Books  & Two Others  





  • A recipe for a summer snack
  • Swim in Cold Water 



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18362761 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 2141 full false Learning to Notice the World with Poet-Forager Richard Osmond Learning to Notice the World with Poet-Forager Richard Osmond Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Richard Osmond?

Where can I find his books?

Richard's  Two Books  & Two Others  




]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Richard Osmond?

Where can I find his books?

Richard's  Two Books  & Two Others  




]]> Buzzsprout-18325719 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 4583 full false BEST OF: Writing is Dreaming with Acclaimed Irish Author Kevin Barry BEST OF: Writing is Dreaming with Acclaimed Irish Author Kevin Barry Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Kevin Barry?

Where can I find Kevin's books? (but not all)

Kevin's Two Books   & Two Others  



]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find Kevin Barry?

Where can I find Kevin's books? (but not all)

Kevin's Two Books   & Two Others  



]]> Buzzsprout-18285308 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 17:00:00 +0000 3401 full false What Makes Writing Human? Virtuoso Author David Means on Craft, Trauma, and America What Makes Writing Human? Virtuoso Author David Means on Craft, Trauma, and America Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find  David Means?

  • "You can Google me."

Where can I buy his books?  (not all of them)

David Mean's  Two Books   & Two Others  



]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find  David Means?

  • "You can Google me."

Where can I buy his books?  (not all of them)

David Mean's  Two Books   & Two Others  



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18250248 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 3165 full false In Memory of Charles Coe: Poet, Musician and All-Around Great Guy In Memory of Charles Coe: Poet, Musician and All-Around Great Guy It's with great sadness that we've learned that poet Charles Coe has passed away. As a tribute, we are replying his interview. His memory is certainly a blessing.

Where can I find Charles Coe?

Where can I buy his newest book?

Charles Coe's two books & two others - 



]]> It's with great sadness that we've learned that poet Charles Coe has passed away. As a tribute, we are replying his interview. His memory is certainly a blessing.

Where can I find Charles Coe?

Where can I buy his newest book?

Charles Coe's two books & two others - 



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18237823 Sun, 23 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000 3055 full false Home After the War: Lesley Glaister on Memory, Grief, and Her Latest Novel, 'A Particular Man' Home After the War: Lesley Glaister on Memory, Grief, and Her Latest Novel, 'A Particular Man' Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find   Lesley Glaister ?

Where can I buy her  books?  (not all of them)

Lesley Glaister's  Two Books   & Two Others  


  • Peonies — “flagrant, voluptuous” blooms
  • Cookbooks


]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find   Lesley Glaister ?

Where can I buy her  books?  (not all of them)

Lesley Glaister's  Two Books   & Two Others  


  • Peonies — “flagrant, voluptuous” blooms
  • Cookbooks


]]> Buzzsprout-18163542 Tue, 11 Nov 2025 15:00:00 +0000 3012 full false Don’t Plot, Listen: Best-Selling Author Peter Heller on Writing and Life Don’t Plot, Listen: Best-Selling Author Peter Heller on Writing and Life Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find  Peter Heller?

Where can I buy Peter's  books?  (not all of them)


Peter Heller's  Two Books   & Two Others  


  • Go for a walk without your headphones and listen
  • Wake early and have your first cup of coffee watching the dawn



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Where can I find  Peter Heller?

Where can I buy Peter's  books?  (not all of them)


Peter Heller's  Two Books   & Two Others  


  • Go for a walk without your headphones and listen
  • Wake early and have your first cup of coffee watching the dawn



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-18095336 Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:00:00 +0000 3056 full false Course Corrections: Max Talley on Endings, Beginnings, and His New Novel "Peace Love & Haight" Course Corrections: Max Talley on Endings, Beginnings, and His New Novel "Peace Love & Haight" Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find  Max Talley?

Where can I buy Max's books? (not all of them)

Max's  Two Books   & Two Others  


  • The Criterion Channel



]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find  Max Talley?

Where can I buy Max's books? (not all of them)

Max's  Two Books   & Two Others  


  • The Criterion Channel



]]> Buzzsprout-18047605 Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100 3701 full false The Honest Writer: Award-winning author Christine Sneed on Creative Survival The Honest Writer: Award-winning author Christine Sneed on Creative Survival Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find  Christine Sneed?

Where can I buy Christine's  books? (not all of them)

Christien's  Two Books   & Two Others  


]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! 

Where can I find  Christine Sneed?

Where can I buy Christine's  books? (not all of them)

Christien's  Two Books   & Two Others  


]]> Buzzsprout-17971834 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 18:00:00 +0100 3452 full false Here We Are Now, Entertain Us: Iain Maloney on Grunge, Writing, and Being a Scot in Japan Here We Are Now, Entertain Us: Iain Maloney on Grunge, Writing, and Being a Scot in Japan Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! You'll feel good about supporting your fellow artists and keeping our content open to all.


Where can I find  Iain Maloney?

Where can I buy Iain's books? (not all of them)

 Iain's Two Books & Two Others - 




]]> Buy us a coffee, or a pint, by supporting our GoFundMe campaign! You'll feel good about supporting your fellow artists and keeping our content open to all.


Where can I find  Iain Maloney?

Where can I buy Iain's books? (not all of them)

 Iain's Two Books & Two Others - 




]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-17932910 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:00:00 +0100 3554 full false Poet Don Paterson on music, his memoir, 'Toy Fights', and how many guitars he owns Poet Don Paterson on music, his memoir, 'Toy Fights', and how many guitars he owns Where can I find  Don Paterson?

Where can I buy Don's books? (not all of them)

 Don's Two Books & Two Others - 





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Where can I buy Don's books? (not all of them)

 Don's Two Books & Two Others - 





]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-17892262 Tue, 23 Sep 2025 16:00:00 +0100 3244 full true Short Stories, Big Hearts: Author John Sheirer Talks Writing, Teaching and This American Moment Short Stories, Big Hearts: Author John Sheirer Talks Writing, Teaching and This American Moment Where can I find  John Sheirer?

Where can I buy John's books?

John Sheirer's Two Books & Two Others - 





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Where can I buy John's books?

John Sheirer's Two Books & Two Others - 





]]> Buzzsprout-17357778 Wed, 18 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100 3810 full false Award-Winning Novelist Cynthia Reeves on Grief, Whalebones, and Writing at the Ends of the Earth Award-Winning Novelist Cynthia Reeves on Grief, Whalebones, and Writing at the Ends of the Earth Where can I find Cynthia Reeves?

Where can I buy Cynthia's books?

Cynthia Reeves's Two Books & Two Others - 




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Where can I buy Cynthia's books?

Cynthia Reeves's Two Books & Two Others - 




]]> Buzzsprout-17272661 Tue, 03 Jun 2025 12:00:00 +0100 4105 full false From West Philly to Mars: Writing, Identity, and the Art of Envy Jujitsu with David Ebenbach From West Philly to Mars: Writing, Identity, and the Art of Envy Jujitsu with David Ebenbach Where can I find David Ebenbach?

Where can I buy David's books? (But not all of them)

David Ebenbach's Two Books & Two Others - 


  • The Sopranos
  • K-pop



]]> Where can I find David Ebenbach?

Where can I buy David's books? (But not all of them)

David Ebenbach's Two Books & Two Others - 


  • The Sopranos
  • K-pop



]]> Buzzsprout-17234725 Tue, 27 May 2025 18:00:00 +0100 3350 full false Writing Big and Writing Small – with Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter, and Director Brooke Berman Writing Big and Writing Small – with Award-Winning Playwright, Screenwriter, and Director Brooke Berman Where can I find Brooke Berman?

Where can I see/read her work?

Brooke's  two books & two others - (and then some)



]]> Where can I find Brooke Berman?

Where can I see/read her work?

Brooke's  two books & two others - (and then some)



]]> Buzzsprout-17150621 Tue, 13 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100 3334 2 14 full false BEST OF: What's it like to have a headache 24/7? NYT Best-Selling author and classical pianist Andrea J. Buchanan tells us BEST OF: What's it like to have a headache 24/7? NYT Best-Selling author and classical pianist Andrea J. Buchanan tells us Where can I find Andrea J. Buchanan?

Andrea's books? (but not all of them)

Mentioned

Andrea's two books -

Andrea's two other - 

  • The Terror (Netflix)
  • Portrait Artist of the Year (Amazon Prime)



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Andrea's books? (but not all of them)

Mentioned

Andrea's two books -

Andrea's two other - 

  • The Terror (Netflix)
  • Portrait Artist of the Year (Amazon Prime)



]]> Buzzsprout-17122160 Thu, 08 May 2025 13:00:00 +0100 3333 full false Creativity as Spiritual Practice — with Actor, Director, Translator, and Jesuit Priest George Drance Creativity as Spiritual Practice — with Actor, Director, Translator, and Jesuit Priest George Drance Where can I find Rev. George Drance, SJ?

His two books & two others - (+ 1)

Mentioned -


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His two books & two others - (+ 1)

Mentioned -


]]> Buzzsprout-17108231 Tue, 06 May 2025 14:00:00 +0100 3871 2 13 full false Genre Fluidity, Icelandic Sagas & Milton as Sci-Fi — with the Wonderfully Inventive Sarah Tolmie Genre Fluidity, Icelandic Sagas & Milton as Sci-Fi — with the Wonderfully Inventive Sarah Tolmie Where can I find Sarah Tolmie?

Where can I buy her books? (not all of them)

Sarah's two books & two others - 


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Where can I buy her books? (not all of them)

Sarah's two books & two others - 


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-17020748 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 15:00:00 +0100 3860 2 12 full false BEST OF: Word by Word with Hannah Sward, author of 'Strip: A Memoir' BEST OF: Word by Word with Hannah Sward, author of 'Strip: A Memoir' Where can I find Hannah Sward?


Where can I find Hannah's book?

More of Hannah's writing?

Hannah's two books - 

Hannah's two other - 


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Where can I find Hannah's book?

More of Hannah's writing?

Hannah's two books - 

Hannah's two other - 


]]> Buzzsprout-16994876 Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 +0100 3930 full true Fierce Beats, Fast Food and Fighting for the People with Juanita E. Mantz (AKA JEM) Fierce Beats, Fast Food and Fighting for the People with Juanita E. Mantz (AKA JEM) Juanita E. Mantz—aka JEM—talks punk rock, public defense, and the power of storytelling. (Plus Flintstone Land!)

Where can I find JEM?

Where can I buy her books?

JEM'S two books & two others - 




]]> Juanita E. Mantz—aka JEM—talks punk rock, public defense, and the power of storytelling. (Plus Flintstone Land!)

Where can I find JEM?

Where can I buy her books?

JEM'S two books & two others - 




]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16981920 Tue, 15 Apr 2025 14:00:00 +0100 3705 2 11 full true Leap into the Void with writer, editor, and publisher John Madera Leap into the Void with writer, editor, and publisher John Madera CHECK OUT:
The NEW Plague Remedy Podcast Facebook Page

The NEW Plague Remedy Instagram

The NEW Plague Remedy Threads

Where can I find John Madera?

Where can I buy his latest book?

John Madera's books & two others - 


]]> CHECK OUT:
The NEW Plague Remedy Podcast Facebook Page

The NEW Plague Remedy Instagram

The NEW Plague Remedy Threads

Where can I find John Madera?

Where can I buy his latest book?

John Madera's books & two others - 


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16932593 Tue, 08 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0100 3400 2 10 full false Try a Little Tenderness with poet and musician Charles Coe Try a Little Tenderness with poet and musician Charles Coe CHECK OUT: The new Plague Remedy Podcast Facebook Page! Follow for updates.

Poet and musician Charles Coe discusses his journey as an artist, the intersections of poetry and jazz, and the importance of storytelling in his work. He also sings for us!

Where can I find Charles Coe?

Where can I buy his newest book?

Charles Coe's two books & two others - 



]]> CHECK OUT: The new Plague Remedy Podcast Facebook Page! Follow for updates.

Poet and musician Charles Coe discusses his journey as an artist, the intersections of poetry and jazz, and the importance of storytelling in his work. He also sings for us!

Where can I find Charles Coe?

Where can I buy his newest book?

Charles Coe's two books & two others - 



]]> Buzzsprout-16896841 Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:00:00 +0100 3144 2 9 full false BEST OF: The Shame of Poverty and Why I Had to Tell this Story with Christian Livermore BEST OF: The Shame of Poverty and Why I Had to Tell this Story with Christian Livermore Where can I find Christian Livermore?

Christian's books?

Christian's two books -

Christian's two other - 


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Christian's books?

Christian's two books -

Christian's two other - 


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16866429 Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 +0000 3619 bonus false BEST OF: Post-Punk and Poetry with poet Mathew Caley BEST OF: Post-Punk and Poetry with poet Mathew Caley Poet Matthew Caley discusses his influences, the intersection of text, image and sound, and Punk and Post-Punk influences on his poetry.

Where can I find Matthew Caley?

Where can I buy Mathew's books?


Mathew's Two Books

Mathew's Two Other


]]> Poet Matthew Caley discusses his influences, the intersection of text, image and sound, and Punk and Post-Punk influences on his poetry.

Where can I find Matthew Caley?

Where can I buy Mathew's books?


Mathew's Two Books

Mathew's Two Other


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16856042 Tue, 25 Mar 2025 11:00:00 +0000 3536 full false Diving Into the Ocean and the Unconscious with Prize-Winning Novelist David Vann Diving Into the Ocean and the Unconscious with Prize-Winning Novelist David Vann David Vann joins us for a candid conversation about the unconscious, why we hurt the people we love, and why his latest novels are only available in French. 

Where can I find David Vann?

Where can I buy his books? (but not all of them)

David Vann's two books & two others - 


]]> David Vann joins us for a candid conversation about the unconscious, why we hurt the people we love, and why his latest novels are only available in French. 

Where can I find David Vann?

Where can I buy his books? (but not all of them)

David Vann's two books & two others - 


]]> Buzzsprout-16815097 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3743 2 8 full false Robert Fromberg: A Mugging, a Memoir, and the Art of Paying Attention Robert Fromberg: A Mugging, a Memoir, and the Art of Paying Attention Robert Fromberg discusses his memoir, How to Walk with Steve, his unconventional approach to storytelling, and the power of observation in both life and writing.

Where can I find Robert Fromberg?

Where can I buy his books? (but not all of them)

Rob's two books & two others - 



]]> Robert Fromberg discusses his memoir, How to Walk with Steve, his unconventional approach to storytelling, and the power of observation in both life and writing.

Where can I find Robert Fromberg?

Where can I buy his books? (but not all of them)

Rob's two books & two others - 



]]> Buzzsprout-16772215 Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3536 2 7 full false Paul Rudnick Wants to Know 'What Is Wrong with You?' Paul Rudnick Wants to Know 'What Is Wrong with You?' Paul Rudnick talks to us about his amazing writing career, which has spanned theatre, films, novels, and humour pieces. We also discuss his forthcoming book, What Is Wrong with You?, the power of humour, LGBQ+ representations today, and his biggest fear.

Where can I find Paul Rudnick?

Where can I buy Paul's books? (but not all of them)

Paul's two books & two others - 


]]> Paul Rudnick talks to us about his amazing writing career, which has spanned theatre, films, novels, and humour pieces. We also discuss his forthcoming book, What Is Wrong with You?, the power of humour, LGBQ+ representations today, and his biggest fear.

Where can I find Paul Rudnick?

Where can I buy Paul's books? (but not all of them)

Paul's two books & two others - 


]]> Buzzsprout-16731396 Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:00:00 +0000 3902 2 6 full false An Englishman in New Mexico: Author James Reich talks genre, atmosphere and the election An Englishman in New Mexico: Author James Reich talks genre, atmosphere and the election James Reich is a novelist, essayist, and journalist. His latest novel, Skinship, combines science fiction and nostalgia. Originally from Gloucestershire, England, he has lived in New Mexico since 2009.

Where can I find James Reich?

Where can I buy James's books? (not all of them)

James's two books & two others - 


]]> James Reich is a novelist, essayist, and journalist. His latest novel, Skinship, combines science fiction and nostalgia. Originally from Gloucestershire, England, he has lived in New Mexico since 2009.

Where can I find James Reich?

Where can I buy James's books? (not all of them)

James's two books & two others - 


]]> Buzzsprout-16689991 Tue, 25 Feb 2025 14:00:00 +0000 3562 2 5 full false The Joy of Callaboration and Community with Steven Dunn & Katie Jean Shinkle The Joy of Callaboration and Community with Steven Dunn & Katie Jean Shinkle This episode features authors Steven Dunn and Katie Jane Shinkle discussing their collaboratively written novel Tannery Bay, which explores community and justice.

Where can I find Steven and Katie Jean?

Where can I buy their book?

Katie Jean's two books & one other - 

Steven's two books & two others -





]]> This episode features authors Steven Dunn and Katie Jane Shinkle discussing their collaboratively written novel Tannery Bay, which explores community and justice.

Where can I find Steven and Katie Jean?

Where can I buy their book?

Katie Jean's two books & one other - 

Steven's two books & two others -





]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16642803 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:00:00 +0000 3157 2 4 full false The Mischievous, Playful Art of Language with Scotland’s New Makar, Peter Mackay The Mischievous, Playful Art of Language with Scotland’s New Makar, Peter Mackay Pàdraig MacAoidh / Peter Mackay is a Scottish poet, academic, and the newly appointed Scottish Makar (national poet), known for his work in Gaelic and English.

Where can I find Pàdraig MacAoidh / Peter Mackay?

Where can I buy Peter's books? (not all of them)

Peter's two books & two others - 




]]> Pàdraig MacAoidh / Peter Mackay is a Scottish poet, academic, and the newly appointed Scottish Makar (national poet), known for his work in Gaelic and English.

Where can I find Pàdraig MacAoidh / Peter Mackay?

Where can I buy Peter's books? (not all of them)

Peter's two books & two others - 




]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16596515 Tue, 11 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000 3741 2 3 full false BEST OF: A Raucous, Joyful Interview with an OG of Letters Laurie Stone BEST OF: A Raucous, Joyful Interview with an OG of Letters Laurie Stone Laurie Stone is the author of Streaming Now: Postcards from the Thing That Is Happening and five other books, editor of Close to the Bone, and a former Village Voice writer, Nation theatre critic, and Fresh Air critic-at-large. She writes the Substack, 'Everything is Personal.'

Where can I find Laurie Stone?


Laurie Stone's Books (but not all of them)

Laurie Stone's Two Books Recommendations:

  • Swimming to Cambodia by Spalding Gray
  • Autoportrait by Édouard Levé

Laurie Stone's Two Other Recommendations:

  • Glenn Gould playing J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier
  • Breaking Bad



]]> Laurie Stone is the author of Streaming Now: Postcards from the Thing That Is Happening and five other books, editor of Close to the Bone, and a former Village Voice writer, Nation theatre critic, and Fresh Air critic-at-large. She writes the Substack, 'Everything is Personal.'

Where can I find Laurie Stone?


Laurie Stone's Books (but not all of them)

Laurie Stone's Two Books Recommendations:

  • Swimming to Cambodia by Spalding Gray
  • Autoportrait by Édouard Levé

Laurie Stone's Two Other Recommendations:

  • Glenn Gould playing J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier
  • Breaking Bad



]]> Buzzsprout-16574207 Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3646 bonus true Levitate Like St Teresa of Àvila with Punk Nuyorican author Ann Dávila Cardinal Levitate Like St Teresa of Àvila with Punk Nuyorican author Ann Dávila Cardinal Author Ann Dávila Cardinal shares her journey, cultural influences, and insights on writing.

Where can I find Ann Dávila Cardinal?

Where can I buy Ann's books? (not all of them)

Ann's two books & two other - 


]]> Author Ann Dávila Cardinal shares her journey, cultural influences, and insights on writing.

Where can I find Ann Dávila Cardinal?

Where can I buy Ann's books? (not all of them)

Ann's two books & two other - 


]]> Buzzsprout-16548761 Mon, 03 Feb 2025 23:00:00 +0000 3396 2 2 full false BEST OF: Clay McLeod Chapman Brings the Spooky BEST OF: Clay McLeod Chapman Brings the Spooky Where can I find Clay McLeod Chapman?

Where can I buy Clay's books?

Clay's two books - 

Clay's two other - 



]]> Where can I find Clay McLeod Chapman?

Where can I buy Clay's books?

Clay's two books - 

Clay's two other - 



]]> Buzzsprout-16532505 Thu, 30 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 3227 full false Writing is Dreaming with Acclaimed Irish Author Kevin Barry Writing is Dreaming with Acclaimed Irish Author Kevin Barry Kevin Barry is an acclaimed Irish author known for his lyrical prose, sharp wit, and unforgettable characters. He has written three short story collections and four novels, including the critically acclaimed Night Boat to Tangier, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize, and his latest, The Heart in Winter. Barry’s work has earned him many awards, including the Goldsmiths Prize, the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, and the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

Where can I find Kevin Barry?

Where can I find Kevin's books? (but not all)


]]> Kevin Barry is an acclaimed Irish author known for his lyrical prose, sharp wit, and unforgettable characters. He has written three short story collections and four novels, including the critically acclaimed Night Boat to Tangier, which was longlisted for the Booker Prize, and his latest, The Heart in Winter. Barry’s work has earned him many awards, including the Goldsmiths Prize, the Rooney Prize for Irish Literature, and the IMPAC Dublin Literary Award.

Where can I find Kevin Barry?

Where can I find Kevin's books? (but not all)


]]> Buzzsprout-16517594 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 13:00:00 +0000 3657 2 1 full false Plague Remedy: Season 2 Trailer Plague Remedy: Season 2 Trailer 🎙️ The Plague Remedy Podcast: Season 2 is Here! 🌟

The podcast for writers and those who love them.

We're back and better than ever! From Sligo County to Texas, from major publishers to small presses, we're diving into the world of writers and what matters to them.

This season, our first full one, kicks off with award-winning author Kevin Barry, whose book Heart in Winter captivated readers in 2024. You'll also hear from Ann Dávila Cardinal on magical realism, Sarah Tolmie on writing that transforms rather than destroys, Scottish Makar (Poet Laureate) Peter Mackay and poet Charles Coe even sings for us.

📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday
🎧 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite platform.

📺 Coming Soon: Our YouTube channel and updated website at plagueremedy.com.

✨ There are a few more surprises this season, so subscribe. It will become your favourite literary podcast from Scotland.


]]> 🎙️ The Plague Remedy Podcast: Season 2 is Here! 🌟

The podcast for writers and those who love them.

We're back and better than ever! From Sligo County to Texas, from major publishers to small presses, we're diving into the world of writers and what matters to them.

This season, our first full one, kicks off with award-winning author Kevin Barry, whose book Heart in Winter captivated readers in 2024. You'll also hear from Ann Dávila Cardinal on magical realism, Sarah Tolmie on writing that transforms rather than destroys, Scottish Makar (Poet Laureate) Peter Mackay and poet Charles Coe even sings for us.

📅 New Episodes Every Tuesday
🎧 Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favourite platform.

📺 Coming Soon: Our YouTube channel and updated website at plagueremedy.com.

✨ There are a few more surprises this season, so subscribe. It will become your favourite literary podcast from Scotland.


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16512618 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:00:00 +0000 154 2 trailer false Two Hosts, Too Many Recomendations & One Snarky Poem: Happy Holidays! Two Hosts, Too Many Recomendations & One Snarky Poem: Happy Holidays! Christian turns the tables and interviews Stephen as they reflect on this season of Plague Remedy, the power of stories, and the majesty of the imagination. Plus, they share book recommendations, holiday cheer, and a snarky Christmas poem by Ogden Nash.

DON'T FORGET TO LOOK OUT FOR OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL & TRAILER FOR NEXT SEASON COMING IN JANUARY. NEW SEASON STARTS ON 28TH OF JANUARY 2025.

Christian's Recommendations —

Stephen's two books —

Stephen's Two Other —

HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


]]> Christian turns the tables and interviews Stephen as they reflect on this season of Plague Remedy, the power of stories, and the majesty of the imagination. Plus, they share book recommendations, holiday cheer, and a snarky Christmas poem by Ogden Nash.

DON'T FORGET TO LOOK OUT FOR OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL & TRAILER FOR NEXT SEASON COMING IN JANUARY. NEW SEASON STARTS ON 28TH OF JANUARY 2025.

Christian's Recommendations —

Stephen's two books —

Stephen's Two Other —

HAPPY, HAPPY HOLIDAYS!


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16294100 Tue, 17 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 1691 1 14 full false BONUS: Stephen Reads His Story, 'The Howard County Rapture' BONUS: Stephen Reads His Story, 'The Howard County Rapture' In this bonus episode of The Plague Remedy Podcast, Stephen reads his short story, 'The Howard County Rapture,' first published in The Rumpus. It's a satirical take on a small fictional Georgia county grappling with an unexpected event, mixing absurdity and Southern charm.



]]> In this bonus episode of The Plague Remedy Podcast, Stephen reads his short story, 'The Howard County Rapture,' first published in The Rumpus. It's a satirical take on a small fictional Georgia county grappling with an unexpected event, mixing absurdity and Southern charm.



]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16267314 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:00:00 +0000 2237 1 bonus false From the Pulpit to the Page: Rev Dr Donald MacEwan Tells Us Why He's Become a Writing Student From the Pulpit to the Page: Rev Dr Donald MacEwan Tells Us Why He's Become a Writing Student Rev. Dr. Donald MacEwan, chaplain at the University of St. Andrews, joins the podcast to discuss his journey into creative writing and how stories—both sacred and secular—shape our understanding of ourselves and the world.

Where can I find Donald MacEwan?

Mentioned —

Donald's two books (+ one more!)

Donald's two other —


]]> Rev. Dr. Donald MacEwan, chaplain at the University of St. Andrews, joins the podcast to discuss his journey into creative writing and how stories—both sacred and secular—shape our understanding of ourselves and the world.

Where can I find Donald MacEwan?

Mentioned —

Donald's two books (+ one more!)

Donald's two other —


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16251337 Tue, 10 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3832 1 13 full false Christopher Mele: Veteran Journalist, NYT Editor, and New Novelist Reports to Us Without Fear or Favor Christopher Mele: Veteran Journalist, NYT Editor, and New Novelist Reports to Us Without Fear or Favor Veteran journalist and New York Times editor Christopher Mele shares insights from his remarkable career, from his early days in the Bronx to his current role on the Times' breaking news team. He also discusses his transition into fiction, exploring how his new novel Goodwill's Secrets blends his journalistic experience into a thriller/mystery.

Where can I find Christopher Mele?

Where can I buy his books?

Mentioned –

Christopher's two books – 

Christopher's two other – 

  • Industry (HBO)
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV+)


]]> Veteran journalist and New York Times editor Christopher Mele shares insights from his remarkable career, from his early days in the Bronx to his current role on the Times' breaking news team. He also discusses his transition into fiction, exploring how his new novel Goodwill's Secrets blends his journalistic experience into a thriller/mystery.

Where can I find Christopher Mele?

Where can I buy his books?

Mentioned –

Christopher's two books – 

Christopher's two other – 

  • Industry (HBO)
  • Slow Horses (Apple TV+)


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16202363 Tue, 03 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3637 books, authors, fiction, mystery novels, thrillers, creime fiction, journalism, NYC, Bronx, Adirondacks, Jimmy Breslin 1 12 full false The Lakota Nation, Writing Crime Thrillers and Being a Dad with David Heska Wanbli Weiden The Lakota Nation, Writing Crime Thrillers and Being a Dad with David Heska Wanbli Weiden Where can I find David Heska Wanbli Weiden?

Where can I buy Winter Counts?

David's two books - (+ 2 more)

David's two other - 




]]> Where can I find David Heska Wanbli Weiden?

Where can I buy Winter Counts?

David's two books - (+ 2 more)

David's two other - 




]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-16171779 Tue, 26 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000 3835 Writing Podcasts, Author Interviews, Thriller Writing, Crime Fiction, Literary Podcast, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Winter Counts, Lakota Nation, Native American Authors, Indigenous Voices, Books and Writing 1 11 full false The Shame of Poverty and Why I Had to Tell this Story with Christian Livermore The Shame of Poverty and Why I Had to Tell this Story with Christian Livermore Where can I find Christian Livermore?

Christian's books?

Christian's two books -

Christian's two other - 



]]> Where can I find Christian Livermore?

Christian's books?

Christian's two books -

Christian's two other - 



]]> Buzzsprout-16133193 Tue, 19 Nov 2024 14:00:00 +0000 3845 1 10 full true What's it like to have a headache 24/7? NYT Best-Selling author and classical pianist Andrea J. Buchanan tells us What's it like to have a headache 24/7? NYT Best-Selling author and classical pianist Andrea J. Buchanan tells us Where can I find Andrea J. Buchanan?

Andrea's books? (but not all of them)

Mentioned

Andrea's two books -

Andrea's two other - 

  • The Terror (Netflix)
  • Portrait Artist of the Year (Amazon Prime)




]]> Where can I find Andrea J. Buchanan?

Andrea's books? (but not all of them)

Mentioned

Andrea's two books -

Andrea's two other - 

  • The Terror (Netflix)
  • Portrait Artist of the Year (Amazon Prime)




]]> Buzzsprout-16091965 Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 3516 1 9 full false Two New Yorkers Walk into a Podcast with essayist Tyler C. Gore Two New Yorkers Walk into a Podcast with essayist Tyler C. Gore Where can I find Tyler C. Gore?

Where can I buy Tyler's book?

Tyler's two books —

Tyler's two other —


]]> Where can I find Tyler C. Gore?

Where can I buy Tyler's book?

Tyler's two books —

Tyler's two other —


]]> Buzzsprout-16051863 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 15:00:00 +0000 4410 1 8 full true BONUS: Christian Reads a Spooky Story BONUS: Christian Reads a Spooky Story Where can I read Christian's story?

Where can I listen to more of The Life of JEM podcast?


]]> Where can I read Christian's story?

Where can I listen to more of The Life of JEM podcast?


]]> Buzzsprout-16025014 Thu, 31 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0000 764 1 bonus false Horror Writer and Self-Described 'Scaredy Cat' Clay McLeod Chapman Brings the Spooky Horror Writer and Self-Described 'Scaredy Cat' Clay McLeod Chapman Brings the Spooky Where can I find Clay McLeod Chapman?

Where can I buy Clay's books?

Clay's two books - 

Clay's two other - 



]]> Where can I find Clay McLeod Chapman?

Where can I buy Clay's books?

Clay's two books - 

Clay's two other - 



]]> Buzzsprout-16009767 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 3299 1 7 full false Nightclubs, Lacy Legs and Scotland v. Pitiless Maggie with novelist Kirstin Innes Nightclubs, Lacy Legs and Scotland v. Pitiless Maggie with novelist Kirstin Innes Where can I find Kirstin Innes?

Where can I buy Kirstin's books?

Kirstin's two books - 

Kirstin's two other - 

Bonus recommendation - 





]]> Where can I find Kirstin Innes?

Where can I buy Kirstin's books?

Kirstin's two books - 

Kirstin's two other - 

Bonus recommendation - 





]]> https://www.plagueremedy.com/our-podcast Stephen Sacco and Kirstin Innes Buzzsprout-15961398 Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0100 3769 Writer interviews, Scottish writers, Book podcast, Literary podcast, Fiction writing advice, Working-class literature, Margaret Thatcher and Scotland, Poll Tax protests, Underground art scene, Music in fiction, Anti-Thatcher songs 1 6 full false Word by Word with Hannah Sward, author of 'Strip: A Memoir' Word by Word with Hannah Sward, author of 'Strip: A Memoir' Where can I find Hannah Sward?


Where can I find Hannah's book?

More of Hannah's writing?

Hannah's two books - 

Hannah's two other - 


]]> Where can I find Hannah Sward?


Where can I find Hannah's book?

More of Hannah's writing?

Hannah's two books - 

Hannah's two other - 


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-15924958 Tue, 15 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0100 4244 1 5 full true BONUS: A Tribute to Scotland's John Burnside: 1955 - 2024 BONUS: A Tribute to Scotland's John Burnside: 1955 - 2024
Stephen's piece on John Burnside


Works Mentioned

John's Books (but not all of them)



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Stephen's piece on John Burnside


Works Mentioned

John's Books (but not all of them)



]]> https://www.plagueremedy.com/our-podcast Buzzsprout-15902718 Thu, 10 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0100 554 1 bonus false Post-Punk and Poetry with poet Mathew Caley Post-Punk and Poetry with poet Mathew Caley Where can I find Matthew Caley?

Where can I buy Mathew's books?


Mathew's Two Books

Mathew's Two Other


]]> Where can I find Matthew Caley?

Where can I buy Mathew's books?


Mathew's Two Books

Mathew's Two Other


]]> https://www.plagueremedy.com/our-podcast Plague Remedy Podcast Buzzsprout-15885553 Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:00:00 +0100 3548 poets, spoken word, poetry, creative process, interviews, literary arts, post-punk, James Joyce, Sylvia Plath, working-class poets, writing tips, art and society, sound and rhythm 1 4 full false How a Corporate Lawyer's 5% Chance of Survival led to the Writing Life with Ricky Monahan Brown How a Corporate Lawyer's 5% Chance of Survival led to the Writing Life with Ricky Monahan Brown Where can I find Ricky Monahan Brown?


Ricky's Books


Ricky's Two Books Recommendations


Ricky's Two Other Recommendations










]]> Where can I find Ricky Monahan Brown?


Ricky's Books


Ricky's Two Books Recommendations


Ricky's Two Other Recommendations










]]> https://www.plagueremedy.com/our-podcast The Plague Remedy Podcast Buzzsprout-15848208 Tue, 01 Oct 2024 14:00:00 +0100 3655 Scottish Authors You Should Know, Surviving Near Death Experiences, Memoir writing, Short stories, Traumatic Brain Injury Awareness, Scottish authors, absurd humour 1 3 full false An Army of Women, Sisters on Elephants, and Mark Twain with author Phong Nguyen An Army of Women, Sisters on Elephants, and Mark Twain with author Phong Nguyen Where can I find Phong Nguyen?

Phong Nguyen's Books (but not all of them)

Phong's Two Book Recommendations


]]> Where can I find Phong Nguyen?

Phong Nguyen's Books (but not all of them)

Phong's Two Book Recommendations


]]> https://www.plagueremedy.com/our-podcast Phong Nguyen Buzzsprout-15801147 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 23:00:00 +0100 3156 Trung Sisters, Immigrant Experience, Bronze Drum Novel, Asian American Writers, Revolutionary Heroines, Literature and Storytelling, Colonialism and Resistance, Women in History 1 2 full false A Raucous, Joyful Interview with an OG of Letters Laurie Stone A Raucous, Joyful Interview with an OG of Letters Laurie Stone Laurie Stone is the author of Streaming Now: Postcards from the Thing That Is Happening (Dottir Press), My Life as an Animal, Stories (TriQuarterly Books, Northwestern University Press), the novel Starting with Serge (Doubleday), and the essay collection Laughing in the Dark (Ecco).

She is the editor and contributor to the memoir anthology Close to the Bone (Grove). A longtime writer for the Village Voice (1974-1999), she has been the theatre critic for The Nation and critic-at-large on Fresh Air.

Where can I find Laurie Stone?


Laurie Stone's Books (but not all of them)

Laurie Stone's Two Books Recommendations:

  • Swimming to Cambodia by Spalding Gray
  • Autoportrait by Édouard Levé

Laurie Stone's Two Other Recommendations:

  • Glenn Gould playing J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier
  • Breaking Bad
















]]> Laurie Stone is the author of Streaming Now: Postcards from the Thing That Is Happening (Dottir Press), My Life as an Animal, Stories (TriQuarterly Books, Northwestern University Press), the novel Starting with Serge (Doubleday), and the essay collection Laughing in the Dark (Ecco).

She is the editor and contributor to the memoir anthology Close to the Bone (Grove). A longtime writer for the Village Voice (1974-1999), she has been the theatre critic for The Nation and critic-at-large on Fresh Air.

Where can I find Laurie Stone?


Laurie Stone's Books (but not all of them)

Laurie Stone's Two Books Recommendations:

  • Swimming to Cambodia by Spalding Gray
  • Autoportrait by Édouard Levé

Laurie Stone's Two Other Recommendations:

  • Glenn Gould playing J.S. Bach's The Well-Tempered Clavier
  • Breaking Bad
















]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-15766664 Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0100 3563 1 1 full false Plague Remedy: The Trailer Plague Remedy: The Trailer This is the podcast for writers and those who love them.

While there are countless podcasts, shows, and books about the craft of writing, The Plague Remedy Podcast delves deeper. Each week, we explore the art of writing and the whys of writing through thought-provoking interviews with writers, academics, and creatives of all kinds.

Born out of the COVID pandemic, and created by two PhDs in creative writing and literature, Plague Remedy reflects a time when people turned to the arts for comfort and connection during moments of uncertainty, as a remedy for the plague.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, with bonus material intermittently dropped on Thursday.

Tune in to discover new writers, enjoy a variety of accents, and explore fascinating ideas on The Plague Remedy Podcast.


]]> This is the podcast for writers and those who love them.

While there are countless podcasts, shows, and books about the craft of writing, The Plague Remedy Podcast delves deeper. Each week, we explore the art of writing and the whys of writing through thought-provoking interviews with writers, academics, and creatives of all kinds.

Born out of the COVID pandemic, and created by two PhDs in creative writing and literature, Plague Remedy reflects a time when people turned to the arts for comfort and connection during moments of uncertainty, as a remedy for the plague.

New episodes drop every Tuesday, with bonus material intermittently dropped on Thursday.

Tune in to discover new writers, enjoy a variety of accents, and explore fascinating ideas on The Plague Remedy Podcast.


]]> Stephen Sacco Buzzsprout-15741068 Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:00:00 +0100 135 1 1 trailer false