Best Alexander Sorondo Podcasts (2025)

A talk with programmer/projectionist/wearer-of-many-hats Rebecca Lyon about the work she does with Chicago Film Society and how she got into the movies, with occasional commentary from her colleague, Tavi Veraldi.By Dmitry Samarov

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June Skinner Sawyers 1:14:23

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A talk with writer/indexer/editor June Skinner Sawyers about her many interests in the literary racket.By Dmitry Samarov

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Alexander Sorondo 1:15:20

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A talk with writer Alexander Sorondo about his epic William T. Vollmann profile, the even longer new Mark Danielewski one, Substack, Miami, and more.By Dmitry Samarov

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Krystle Ratticus 1:41:44

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A talk with Krystle Ratticus about zines, art, writing, Chicago, and the rest of it.By Dmitry Samarov

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Ben Tanzer 2:14:05

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A talk with Chicago/New York writer Ben Tanzer about his After Hours book and a lot more.By Dmitry Samarov

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Moby Dick book-release 1:05:46

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A talk between publisher Mallory Smart and designer Dmitry Samarov on the occasion of the release of a new illustrated edition of Herman Melville's classic by Maudlin House. The event took place at Tangible Books in Chicago on May 10th, 2025.By Dmitry Samarov

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The Incognito Lounge by Denis Johnson 7:58

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I read the title poem from a 1994 Denis Johnson collection.By Dmitry Samarov

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Nathan Knapp 1:46:40

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A talk with writer Nathan Knapp. Read my review of Daybook and listen to me read its first few pages and, most importantly, buy yourself a copy!By Dmitry Samarov

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Daybook by Nathan Knapp 12:05

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I read the first few pages of Nathan Knapp's Daybook. Read my review.By Dmitry Samarov

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Ira Madison III On His New Book, "Pure Innocent Fun" 34:13

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Ira Madison III, co-host of Crooked Media's "Keep It!" podcast, is the author of "Pure Innocent Fun," a collection of essays, equal parts pop culture analysis (mostly of 1990s and 2000s movies and television, stuff millennials grew up with) and coming-of-age memoir. He joins me for a talk about niche vs mono culture, Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, Oprah …

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Car Mold and Freedom and Panic 13:22

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for preorder!Cubafruit https://a.co/d/4AH8QyEFor an early copy, to review, email thousandmovieproject at gmail with a link to your goodreads account.By Alexander Sorondo

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The Letters Project 10:00

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order!https://a.co/d/brcvkWLIf you want a letter, reach out via emailthousandmovieproject at gmailBy Alexander Sorondo

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Avner Landes 1:39:31

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A talk with writer Avner Landes about his forthcoming novel, The Delegation, and other matters. Order the new book and read my review of his first one.By Dmitry Samarov

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Fumigator Interview: Manny Sanchez from Truly Nolen 26:53

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The first installment in a new series, interviewing Miami-based professionals about their work, today I'm speaking with Manny Sanchez, from Truly Nolen, about his nearly 20-year career in pest control. Special thanks to Toby Srebnik for helping to set this up!My book CUBAFRUIT is available for preorder on Amazon! https://a.co/d/eOPaeFbEmail methous…

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Delivering Lunches While the Drones Invade 9:07

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order!www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77Send proof of purchase, along with your mailing address, for a token of thanks in the mail:thousandmovieproject at gmail dot comRelease date:16 December 2024By Alexander Sorondo

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Nick Cannon's Confession 10:50

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77Send proof of purchase, along with your mailing address, for a token of thanks in the mail:thousandmovieproject at gmail dot comBy Alexander Sorondo

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The Episode I Didn't Realize Was Set to Private Until a Week Later 11:49

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for preorder!https://a.co/d/6SipSwVBy Alexander Sorondo

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Top 2 Customer Codewords for Showing How Angry They Are 7:51

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order!https://a.co/d/cFrJPTI=======send me proof of purchase and your mailing address for a token of thanks!thousandmovieproject at gmail(or just say hi!)By Alexander Sorondo

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Burnout, Constructive Feedback, and the 5th Homeless Man I've Seen Masturbate on a Sidewalk 11:56

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order!https://a.co/d/6Yvdv2d=================Wherein the narrator contends with a colleague who won't stop whistling, a masturbating shopper, and the one colleague who secretly shares his resentment.=================email: thousandmovieproject at gmailIG: thousandmoviepod…

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POLCAST: A New DNC Chair. Bret Stephens is Annoying. 10:36

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order, on Amazon, just $3.99!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77Email me to let me know if you pre-ordered a copy of CUBAFRUIT---thousandmovieproject at gmail dot com---send me your mailing address and I'll send you a little token of gratitude via snailmailBy Alexander Sorondo

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This Man Has an Alien Encounter Every Night 8:22

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Wherein a favorite colleague--following a turbulent month of Covid, monkeypox, two strokes and a coma--explains his nightly visitations.My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77Id love to send a personal thanks for your order! Send a screenshot and your mailing address tothousandmovieproject at gmail dot com…

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"I Am the Boss and the King...": A Workplace Mystery 10:25

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order, on Amazon, just $3.99!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77Email me to let me know if you pre-ordered a copy of CUBAFRUIT---thousandmovieproject at gmail dot com---send me your mailing address and I'll send you a little token of gratitude via snailmailBy Alexander Sorondo

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Cyber Monday. Chupacabra. Cashmeousside. Capitalism. 10:43

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order!https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77email me about whatever! would you like some handmade missive of thanks and goodwill? send me a hello, belowTHOUSANDMOVIEPROJECT AT GMAIL DOT COMtell me a little about yourself, ask whatever, share a theory--then add your mailing address and i'll respond forthhaste…

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"Wicked" Books 7:35

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My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order:https://a.co/d/gtDL0Ceemail: thousandmovieproject at gmailBy Alexander Sorondo

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ok no more politics. 10:43

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if you like the show, check out my book CUBAFRUIT! It's available for pre-order here:https://a.co/d/1Zi0H4nemail me about whatever ya likethousandmovieproject at gmailBy Alexander Sorondo

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Here's How Trump's "Mass Deportation" Thing Falls Apart (In 13 Steps or Less) 9:00

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wherein the narrator uses some imaginative and maps, in 13 points, how Donald Trump's mass deportation thing will fall apart and be abandoned within weeks.......help the show along by preordering my book CUBAFRUIT for $3.99 here:https://a.co/d/1Zi0H4nemail me about whatever ya likethousandmovieproject at gmail…

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Trump, True Crime, Living with Your Ex 10:21

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Wherein the narrator tries to not think of Trump by reading horrific true crime stories and decides none of this is really a great idea.The reddit thread: Scariest True Crime Story You've Ever Heardhttps://www.reddit.com/r/AskReddit/s/0zueaLwUkPMy books CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order! Just $3.99 before publication!Cubafruit https://a.co/d/fbC…

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5 Biggest Risks of Another Trump Term 9:45

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Donald Trump's election last night portends social, economic, and geopolitical crises. Here, succinct as possible, are some of the biggest threats......My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order here:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_3ZQEIW35SK6Z6W7AD7WG_2&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&language=en_US.....email me about whatev…

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Election Day: To Stay Tuned, or Not Stay Tuned 9:11

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the day is upon us.Pre-order my book CUBAFRUIT!Cubafruit https://a.co/d/4d4GUuiBy Alexander Sorondo

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Trump Won By Exploiting the College Divide 10:05

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pre-order my book CUBAFRUITCubafruit https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_Y1IV6L9AQOIGCLNNQMSA&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1&language=en_USBy Alexander Sorondo

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voting early, late 6:48

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Wherein the narrator gets out finally and votes, early, but at the last possible hour.My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order at $3.99! Every sale helps the Amazon algorithm show it to other readers, and gives a chance for bestsellerdom on release day! Pre-order now and send me a screenshot of your receipt for a proper thanks in the mail!https…

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Jay Caspian-Kang, Joe Rogan, and the Gen Z Gender Divide 11:01

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Wherein the narrator talks about the latest piece by a New Yorker Magazine favorite, Jay Caspian-Kang, who talks about Donald Trump's targeting of Gen Z men: their wayward resentments, their hearts, their vote...My book CUBAFRUIT is available for pre-order! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77?ref_=cm_sw_r_cp_ud_dp_YDGZZY21X53QCQNQ22TV_3&starsLeft=…

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My Book CUBAFRUIT Now Available for Pre-Order 11:31

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Pre-order CUBAFRUIT here!https://a.co/d/cBXtRNJCheck out the transcript for this and other episodes atbigreaderbadgrades.substack.comEmail me about anything!thousandmovieproject at gmailBy Alexander Sorondo

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Pick Up Your Emptiness and Share It 9:00

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In which New York Times columnist David Brooks reminds us, in a new article, that everything is broken and will never get better--prompting, by accident, some questions about the point of what columnists even do.My book CUBAFRUIT is available for preorder here!https://a.co/d/c5XmAhLWanna reach out?thousandmovieproject at gmail…

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The Small Community That Determines the Election 7:33

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The transcript for this and other episodes can be found atbigreaderbadgrades.substack.comMy book, CUBAFRUIT, is now available for pre-order on Amazon:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DKY64F77Email me about whatever!thousandmovieproject at gmail dot comBy Alexander Sorondo

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New York Times Exclusive: Jill Stein is Awful 10:06

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Transcripts for this and other episodes are available at bigreaderbadgrades.substack.com(Help the show/newsletter by subscribing!)Get in touch via email:thousandmovieproject at gmailBig announcement: 9 days.By Alexander Sorondo

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Yes, Mainstream Media is Biased. No, It's Not a Conspiracy. 11:00

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Breaking down Jay Caspian-King's fantastic piece in this week's New Yorker, about media bias. The transcript for this and other episodes can be found atbigreaderbadgrades.substack.com (subscribe!)email me about whatever!thousandmovieproject at gmailBy Alexander Sorondo

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Quick Book Review: Jonathan Alter's AMERICAN RECKONING 8:05

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Not a proper episode, just a quick note on something I read this week and thought was pretty strong, enjoyable, timely and incisive. New proper episode tomorrow and, until then, you can read this and other episode transcripts below (and subscribe!)bigreaderbadgrades.substack.comChat with me about whatever!thousandmovieproject at gmail…