Podcasts by Literati with Colin O’Brien and Michael Wolf
Literati is a comedy podcast about the greatest American novels never written. For all those times you feel like reading but can’t because you don’t know how or it’s too boring. Every episode features a reading by a literary giant or at least a pretty tall contributor to a zine. Join hosts Colin O’Brien and Michael Wolf as they ask such important questions as “If Shakespeare was so smart then how come he’s dead?” Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
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The Final Chapter from 2019-12-17T22:04:44
Colin & Michael close the book of Literati and take the listeners through all the incredible things they'll be missing out on, now that the show is no more. They requested that we include the f...
ListenOfficer Mike Costanazo (w/ Alexis Pereira) from 2019-12-12T23:30:31
Colin takes a test to prove that he's intellectually fit to host a podcast about literature. Later, Officer Mike Costanazo (Alexis Pereira), a member of the NYPD Fare Evasion Task Force, reads from...
ListenHank Nohairio (w/ Woody Fu) from 2019-12-05T14:32:09
Colin & Michael learn from the greats and break down some easy-to-understand writing advice from Charles Bukowski! Later, they invite Hank Nohairio (Woody Fu) onto the program to read selection...
ListenHans Tzing (w/ Michael Cruz Kayne) from 2019-11-28T00:34:36
Michael tells Colin some tragic news about his personal health. Later, they invite avant-garde theater director, Hans Tzing (Michael Cruz Kayne), onto the program to read from his new children's jo...
ListenLiterati's Live Writer's Workshop Pt. 2 from 2019-11-19T04:59:37
Part Two of Literati Live from New York Comedy Festival! Michael & Colin conduct their live writer's workshop, featuring: Josh Sharp, Sydnee Washington, John Reynolds (panelists) & Ziwe Fum...
ListenLiterati's Live Writer's Workshop Pt. 1 from 2019-11-12T21:11:46
Live from New York Comedy Festival! Michael & Colin conduct their live writer's workshop, featuring: Josh Sharp, Sydnee Washington, John Reynolds (panelists) & Ziwe Fumudoh, Becky Chicoine,...
ListenRE-RELEASE: "Yennis & Pista St. Oberon" (w/ Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang) from 2019-11-04T15:01:36
Revisit this classic installment of Literati, with special guests Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang, hosts of Las Cultursitas!
In the fifth installment of Literati, Colin OBrien and Michael Wol...
Sam Taggart (w/ Sam Taggart) from 2019-10-28T10:00
Michael shares some incredible life news with Colin! Later, comedian Sam Taggart joins the program to read from his debut novel, "The Dance of New York."
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Kneel Gayman (w/ Katie Hartman) from 2019-10-22T15:37:11
Colin & Michael flaunt their impeccable credentials before inviting the incomparable Kneel Gayman (Katie Hartman) onto the show to read from his monumental work, America Gods.
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Matt Decaro (w/ Matt Decaro) from 2019-10-14T23:25
Colin & Michael dive into the world of song lyrics and teach listeners why lyrics are actuallyvery similar to poetry. Later, singer/songwriter Matt Decaro comes onto the show and graces Literat...
ListenMironda Greycook (w/ Desi Domo) from 2019-10-08T13:42:26
Colin & Michael are mandated to make books sexy, so they officially turn Literati into a sex & dating podcast! Later, Mironda Greycook (Desi Domo) joins the program to read from her first-e...
ListenRaymond Clayton (w/ Michael Antonucci) from 2019-09-30T20:07
Colin & Michael read excerpts from Sean Penn's horrendous new book. Later, they invite Raymond Clayton (Michael Antonucci) onto the show to read an excerpt from his new sex novel, The Man From ...
ListenLaura Lee Desiree (w/ Kelley Quinn) from 2019-09-23T17:34
Colin & Michael embrace technology, because they don't want to do their job as writers! Later, YA Fiction author Laura Lee Desiree (Kelley Quinn) joins the program to read from her new YA book,...
ListenMegan Stalter (w/ Megan Stalter) from 2019-09-16T10:00
Colin & Michael have some serious beef with books. Later, "writer who has done it all" Megan Stalter reads Chapter One of her book, I'm Too Selfish For My Kids.
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Elizabeth Gilbert (w/ Jesse Roth) from 2019-09-09T16:14
Colin & Michael skeet shoot...but use books instead of clay targets! Later, they invite best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Jesse Roth) onto the program to read Chapter One of her sequel to ...
ListenDr. Natasha Vaynblat (w/ Natasha Vaynblat) from 2019-09-02T16:50:06
Colin & Michael only read the celebrated classics. But today, they've decided to take a break from being snobs and see if there is anything on the best-seller list that piques their interest. L...
ListenClarice Dylan & Sandy Mahew (w/ Sarah Burton and Clara Morris) from 2019-08-27T01:01:59
Colin & Michael give readers some pointers on how to read more! Later, Clarice Dylan & Sandy Mahew (Clara Morris and Sarah Burton) read some erotic bible fan fiction.
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Gene Tinkler (w/ James Folta) from 2019-08-19T15:56:13
Michael is suspicious of Colin's decision to move to Paris and be an ex-pat. Later, they invite fantasy author, Gene Tinkler (James Folta), onto the show to read a series of puzzling excerpts from ...
ListenBrett Davis (w/ Brett Davis) from 2019-08-12T21:59:45
Literary geniuses Colin & Michael learn that writing comic books is frickin easy! So they give listeners some brand new, amazing ideas for new comic books. Later, they invite Brett Davis onto t...
ListenCalista Levine (w/ Cameron McCall) from 2019-08-05T19:22:31
For the first time on the podcast, Colin & Michael read a shocking user-submitted story! Later, self-help guru Calista Levine (Cameron McCall) joins them in-studio to read from her new book, Ha...
ListenDiana Lincoln Gorbin Green O’Connell (w/ Emily Faye) from 2019-07-30T01:20
Colin & Michael share some of their life goals that are sure to make you hungry for making your dreams come true. Later, they invite author Diana Lincoln Gorbin Green OConnell (Emily Faye) onto...
ListenAnthony Table (w/ Tim Mahoney) from 2019-07-23T02:04
Colin & Michael teach new writers the 7 fundamentals of writing (which include famous Rule #1 - use the biggest words possible in you're writing, especially if you want people to know you're sm...
ListenMike Kelton (Former High School Class President) from 2019-07-16T17:32
Colin & Michael teach listeners how to appear way smarter than they actually are. Later, former high school class president Mike Kelton reads a fresh piece of creative fiction titled, "Shiba th...
ListenMelissa Cartwright (w/ Natalie Palamides) from 2019-07-09T02:46:03
Colin & Michael get banned from all Escape Rooms after taking a bunch of limitless pills. Later, they invite author Melissa Cartwright onto the program to read from her fairy tale, "The Little ...
ListenTogg Boogle (w/ Karen Chee) from 2019-07-02T02:24
Colin & Michael discover the stunningly bad work of Pappy Pariah, who happens to be Sean Penn. Later, obituary writer Togg Boogle joins the program to read a stunning obituary.
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“Insiders Guide to Hit Podcasting" (w/your hosts) from 2019-06-24T16:46
On this very special solo episode, Colin & Michael give listeners insanely good advice on how to make it in the cutthroat world of literary podcasting.
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FOOTNOTES: Life Advice For Writers from 2019-06-21T21:56:59
In the second installment of FOOTNOTES, Colin & Michael enrich the lives of their listeners by providing some essential life advice.
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Frances Schrave-Masterson (w/ Hallie Haas) from 2019-06-17T15:06
Colin & Michael provide listeners with some much needed life advice. Later, they invite English professor, Frances Schrave-Masterson (Hallie Haas), onto the program to read a story from her new...
ListenPetunia (w/ Fareeha Khan) from 2019-06-10T18:11:36
Colin & Michael create jingles for some of your favorite books! Later, they invite a college student named Petunia onto the program to read from her book report on Beloved, by Toni Morrison.
Dr. Stephenson (w/Ikechukwu Ufomadu) from 2019-06-03T21:48
Colin and Michael discuss the dark side of their relationship. Later, Dr. Stephenson (Ikechukwu Ufomadu) joins the program to read from his book, Words and Numbers: An Explanation of Numbers and Wo...
ListenJ.D. Schneider (w/ Kady Ruth Ashcraft) from 2019-05-29T14:28
Colin & Michael hit the best-seller charts to see what is trending in the world of books! Later, they invite celebrated poet J.D. Schneider onto the program to read 4 new poems.
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#AVENGERS Nancy Cardigan (w/ Rachel Wenitsky) #GOT from 2019-05-20T14:30
Colin and Michael talk #GameOfThrones, #AvengersEndGame, #RoyalBaby, and #DetectivePikachu. Later, they invite literary recluse, Nancy Cardigan, onto the show to read an excerpt from her book, The ...
ListenHewlett J. Packard (w/ Joe Castle Baker) from 2019-05-13T21:28
Colin & Michael talk about their money problems and the new jobs they've had to take on to support their writing career. Later, they invite Hewlett J. Packard (Joe Castle Baker) onto the progra...
ListenCassandra (w/ Rachel Pegram) from 2019-05-06T19:32
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ListenLMNO Jameston (w/ Griffin Newman) from 2019-04-29T14:51
Colin & Michael answer one of the most important questions in the writing world: what does my writing utensil say about me? Later, they invite LMNO Jameston (Griffin Newman) to read selections ...
ListenLegs O'Russell (w/ Branson Reese) from 2019-04-22T14:01
Colin & Michael provide their brave listeners with a list of excuses to get out of book club. Later, disgraced Cosmo quiz writer, Legs O'Russell (Branson Reese), brings Colin & Michael thro...
ListenJo Jo Plunker (w/ Chrissy Shackelford) from 2019-04-15T23:18
Colin & Michael, the unselfish hosts of this podcast, teach listeners how to practice writing a novel! Later, they invite author Jo Jo Plunker (Chrissy Shackelford) onto the show to read from h...
ListenMark Vigeant (Code Lord) from 2019-04-08T13:30
Everybody knows that a writer should spend just as much time on the "about the author" page as they do on the novel itself. So Colin & Michael teach listeners why the "about the author" page is...
ListenNancy Garlic (w/ Eva Victor) from 2019-04-01T16:45
On this week's perfect episode of Literati, Colin & Michael praise some "lesser known classics" from some of their favorite writers. Later, Nancy Garlic (Eva Victor) reads excerpts from "the bo...
ListenAmy Tang (w/ Alex Song) from 2019-03-25T10:00
Colin & Michael talk about all the amazing book genres that exist and why, if youre a writer, you should aspire to writing exclusively classics. Later, they invite childrens book author and sch...
ListenL.C. Jackson (w/ Clare O'Kane) from 2019-03-18T20:30
Colin & Michael teach the most important writing lesson there is...when to quit. Later, they invite L.C. Jackson onto the program, to read an excerpt from her latest book, The Jilted Lover.
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Rachel Ferera (w/ Larry Owens) from 2019-03-11T10:00
You don't need to make money to be an artist. On this episode of Literati, Colin & Michael celebrate l'art pour l'art (art for art's sake). Right after, they CHECK THE CHARTS, to see which auth...
ListenFOOTNOTES: When to Burn A Book? from 2019-03-09T16:16
Colin & Michael snuck into the Forever Dog studios to record the first of a very special bonus episode series called, "Footnotes". And on today's first ever Footnotes, they discuss even MORE re...
ListenSplinters McPherson (w/ Lucas Gardner) from 2019-03-04T11:00
Colin & Michael answer the question most frequently asked by aspiring writers: when is it okay to burn a book? Later, they invite author and punk rock legend, Splinters McPherson, onto the prog...
ListenAunt Beth (w/ Becky Chicoine) from 2019-02-25T11:00
Colin & Michael have some bad news. Today, they have to talk about poetry. They know it sucks, but theyre required to talk about it by the Department of Literary Podcasting. Later, they invite ...
ListenDr. Isaiah Padge (w/ Aaron Jackson) from 2019-02-18T11:00
Colin & Michael understand the importance of grabbing the reader's attention fast. So on this week's installment of Literati, your hosts teach listeners how to write the perfect opening sentenc...
ListenAsita Mangal (w/ Priya Patel) from 2019-02-11T11:00
Colin's brain is eating itself, Michael is chronically sleep deprived from hosting over 40 other podcasts, but your Literati hosts still have the mental capacity to deliver an important lecture on ...
ListenClint Dimples (w/ Josh Sharp) from 2019-02-04T11:00
In their first episode back after a two-year hiatus, Colin & Michael re-introduce themselves to their devoted Literati listeners and explain why this podcast is important now more than ever. La...
ListenSeason Two Teaser from 2019-02-01T14:14:02
A new chapter of Literati begins on Monday, February 4th. Enjoy this sneak peak of the Season Two premiere, featuring special guest author, Clint Dimples (Josh Sharp).---PLEASE SUBSCRIBE/RATE US on...
ListenLITERATI RETURNS 2/4!! RE-RELEASE #3: MICOLE BERGEN with Catherine Cohen from 2019-01-30T17:27:31
Did you hear? After a brief 2-year hiatus, your favorite niche literary comedy podcast LITERATI is returning to the podcast world on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH with brand new episodes!!In anticipation of...
ListenLITERATI RETURNS 2/4!! RE-RELEASE #2: MAIVEN CRAWFORD with Cole Escola from 2019-01-24T20:59:53
Did you hear? After a brief 2-year hiatus, your favorite niche literary comedy podcast LITERATI is returning to the podcast world on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH with brand new episodes!!
In antic...
LITERATI RETURNS 2/4!! RE-RELEASE #1: ABOUT THE AUTHOR from 2019-01-21T18:16:59
Did you hear? After a brief 2-year hiatus, your favorite niche literary comedy podcast LITERATI is returning to the podcast world on MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4TH with brand new episodes!!
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"Slavoj Z?iz?ek" (w/ Tim Mahoney) from 2017-03-17T17:42
On a steamy and thought provoking episode of Literati, your near perfect hosts, Colin & Michael, admit some mistakes they’ve made on previous shows. Then, they reveal their brand new erotic busines...
Listen"Ralph Dobis" (w/ Mark Vigeant) from 2017-03-03T06:54
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Listen"About The Authors" (w/ your Hosts) from 2017-02-16T08:47
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Listen"Lamont" (w/ Dan Chamberlain) from 2017-02-02T12:44
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Listen"David Angeles" (w/ Jordan Mendoza) from 2017-01-20T05:24
It is an undisputed fact that books are boring, especially the long ones. So to help writers pen engaging, suspenseful prose, your hosts Colin & Michael deliver a short lecture on how to surprise y...
Listen"Johnifer Powells" (w/ Katie Hartman) from 2017-01-05T04:55
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