Poured Over

Latest Episodes:

Tom Hanks on THE MAKING OF ANOTHER MOTION PICTURE MASTERPIECE May 27, 2023

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Tom Hanks (yes, that Tom Hanks) returns to the world of fiction with The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece — a loving look at what (and who) it takes to make a movie, told through the lens of America's changing history. Hanks joins us to talk about why he writes, how he finds his voice and more with Miwa Messer, host of Poured Over. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

Featured Books (Episode):

The Making of Another Major Motion Picture Masterpiece by Tom Hanks

Uncommon Type by Tom Hanks

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay by Michael Chabon

Adventures in the Screen Trade by William Goldman

R.F. Kuang on YELLOWFACE May 25, 2023

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"I've become increasingly cynical about the industry's ability to change itself and how it deals with representation and marginalization."

R.F. Kuang's new novel, Yellowface, tackles cultural appropriation, the challenges of the world of publishing and what it means to be a writer with a wit all her own. Kuang joins us to talk about what lead her to writing this novel, who gets to tell our stories, publishing her first literary fiction novel and more live at Barnes & Noble Union Square with Poured Over host, Miwa Messer.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):

Yellowface by R.F. Kuang

Babel by R.F. Kuang

The Grace of Kings by Ken Liu

Jade City by Fonda Lee

Brandon Taylor on THE LATE AMERICANS May 23, 2023

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"I am a firm believer in consequences."

Brandon Taylor's new novel, The Late Americans, finds a group of young people at a crossroads and follows as they face uncertainty and confront decisions that will affect the trajectory of their lives. Taylor joins us to discuss connections between his previous works, his love of revision and rewriting, starting a new career journey and more with Poured Over host Miwa Messer. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

Featured Books (Episode):

The Late Americans by Brandon Taylor

Filthy Animals by Brandon Taylor

Real Life by Brandon Taylor

The American by Henry James

Romantic Comedy by Curtis Sittenfeld

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

Ohio by Stephen Markley

All This Could Be Different by Sarah Thankam Mathews

Katy Hessel on THE STORY OF ART WITHOUT MEN May 20, 2023

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"In 1649, Artemisia Gentileschi wrote, 'I'll show you what a woman can do.'"

In The Story of Art Without Men, Katy Hessel recounts the legacy of the women that have shaped the history of art — largely without recognition. Hessel joins us to talk about how she started this massive project, what surprised her while writing, some of the women that inspire her and more with guest host Allie Ludlow. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Jamie.

This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Allie Ludlow and mixed by Harry Liang. Poured Over is brought to you by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and the booksellers of Barnes & Noble.

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):

The Story of Art Without Men by Katy Hessel

The Story of Art by E.H. Gombrich

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

How To Suppress Women's Writing by Joanna Russ

Why Have There Been No Great Women Artists? By Linda Nochlin

Samantha Irby on QUIETLY HOSTILE May 18, 2023

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Few people are as funny as Samantha Irby, and her new collection of essays, Quietly Hostile, proves it. Irby joins us to talk about representation in media, the importance of paperback books, writing for television and more with Poured Over host, Miwa Messer. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Madyson and Jamie.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):

Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby

Meaty by Samantha Irby

Wow, No Thank You by Samantha Irby

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

Dear Girls by Ali Wong

Sorry I'm Late, I Didn't Want to Come by Jessica Pan

Emma Cline on THE GUEST May 16, 2023

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Emma Cline, author of the The Girls, returns with her propulsive new novel, The Guest. This is the story of a singular young woman — a con artist drifting through Long Island's high society in the heat of summer. Cline joins us to talk about trauma math, reasons to write complicated characters, how this book was influenced by John Cheever and more with Poured Over host, Miwa Messer. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Jamie.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):

The Guest by Emma Cline

The Girls by Emma Cline

Daddy by Emma Cline

The Stories of John Cheever by John Cheever

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

Bitter Orange by Claire Fuller

The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith

Mary Beth Keane on THE HALF MOON May 13, 2023

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Mary Beth Keane's new novel, The Half Moon, follows a small-town couple navigating the uncertainties of marriage and starting a family. Keane joins us to talk about how she creates her characters, why she chose to tackle tough themes, writing during the pandemic and more with guest host, Allyson Gavaletz. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.

This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Allyson Gavaletz and mixed by Harry Liang. Poured Over is brought to you by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and the booksellers of Barnes & Noble.

Featured Books (Episode): The Half Moon by Mary Beth Keane Hamnet by Maggie O'Farrell Opened Ground by Seamus Heaney

Featured Books (TBR Topoff): Trespasses by Louise Kennedy Booked on a Feeling by Jayci Lee

Ramona Emerson on SHUTTER May 11, 2023

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"When I was working forensics, I always thought, we do this work for the people who need us to do this work — it's not always the easiest thing."

Ramona Emerson's Shutter is not your typical procedural — join an unforgettable crime scene photographer with the ability to speak to the dead in a mystery that will keep you guessing. Emerson joined us to talk about her own career in forensics, the importance of Native American representation in fiction and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.

This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. Poured Over is brought to you by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and the booksellers of Barnes & Noble.

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):

Shutter by Ramona Emerson

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo

She Is a Haunting by Trang Thanh Tran

Brinda Charry on THE EAST INDIAN May 09, 2023

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"I have to transport myself, and only then I can transport my reader."

Brinda Charry's novel, The East Indian, transports readers to Colonial Virginia to follow the life and adventures of a young Indian boy coming of age in the New World. Charry joins us to talk about her intensive research process, the effects of colonialism on the story, her love of world literature and more with Poured Over host, Miwa Messer. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):

The East Indian by Brinda Charry

A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

David Copperfield by Charles Dickens

She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan

John Wray on GONE TO THE WOLVES May 06, 2023

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"It's more than responsibility. It's fear of just sucking — I don't want to write some garbage that people are going to dismiss."

John Wray's new novel Gone to the Wolves brings the world of heavy metal to the masses, following a group of young people on a nonstop ride from teenage angst to the dark recesses of doomsday cults. Wray joins us to talk about the responsibility of writing about subcultures, his vibrant characters, music you can listen to while you write and more with guest host, Jenna Seery. We end this episode with TBR Topoff book recommendations from Marc and Madyson.

This episode of Poured Over was produced and hosted by Jenna Seery and mixed by Harry Liang. Poured Over is brought to you by Executive Producer Miwa Messer and the booksellers of Barnes & Noble.

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books (Episode):

Gone to the Wolves by John Wray

Godsend by John Wray

Lowboy by John Wray

The Biography of X by Catherine Lacey

Featured Books (TBR Topoff):

Y/N by Esther Yi

Louder than Hell by Jon Wiederhorn and Katherine Turman