Best Sun Yi Podcasts (2025)

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mao ii by don delillo 52:34

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we’ve progressed into 1991 to talk about mao ii by don delillo, and joey has finally done his due diligence and brought some 90s facts. we start things off by talking about whether or not it’s important to have historical context for the events covered in the text, how dull (complimentary) and realistic delillo’s writing is, and the death of the no…

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vineland by thomas pynchon 53:54

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our 1990s module kicks off with vineland by thomas pynchon and an existential dilemma: are we starting off this module with a lie? after talking about getting our hands on media before its release date, we detour to discuss radiohead’s live “hail to the thief” album, which shreds expertly weaves right into the novel description via paul thomas ande…

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season seventeen theme and reading list 12:59

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it’s time to unveil our next full-length module, which comes as a surprise to joey, too: we’re heading back to the 1990s. after shreds reveils the ungodly length of the original form of this module, we discuss how the form of this module is yet another one that we could cycle through. shreds announces the titles while confirming what we all know: w…

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the demon by hubert selby, jr. 52:27

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the second book in our second great american novel module is the demon by hubert selby, jr. does it pair well with the sound and the fury? that’s what we’re discussing. first, though, we check in with shreds to see if this is the novel that he remembered reading, what his history with it is, and what it inspired him to want to do. we talk about the…

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the sound and the fury by william faulkner 36:38

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our second great american novel module kicks off with the sound and the fury by william faulkner. joey explains his difficulties with parsing the text and how he approached it, while shreds talks about the character he identifies with. we explore a time when authors were less afraid to reckon with big ideas — as well as the authors still doing it n…

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season sixteen theme and reading list 13:49

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we’re back to find out what will be in store in our next great american novel module. also, we wonder: could we run out? does shreds enjoy reading? after a refresher on how this works (and teasing future great american novel modules), we discuss whether or not this is what the podcast “should” be, and if these mini-modules are the purest version of…

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danielle chelosky interview (author of cheat, show me your face, pregaming grief, baby bruise, female loneliness epidemic) 49:50

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after covering her work for the past several episodes, we talked to danielle chelosky. we asked about fiction vs. nonfiction (specifically with regard to the right way to read her work), nonfiction being treated by reviewers as gossip, and how danielle attempts to capture the feeling of specific moments without seeming cringe. she talks about how s…

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baby bruise and female loneliness epidemic by danielle chelosky 52:09

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it’s another double dip of danielle chelosky’s writing this episode, as we cover baby bruise and female loneliness epidemic. after lamenting what twitter has become (and what we lost), we talk about the title of chelosky’s short story collection, how frank o’hara’s meditations in an emergency relates to the work, and how we continue to approach her…

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pregaming grief by danielle chelosky 29:58

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our danielle chelosky module continues with pregaming grief, her first published piece of long-form writing. we talk about its ties to cheat, whether it could (canonically) be in the gossip girl universe, and how auto-fiction relates to this novel, her work as a whole, and the wider literature. we explore pregaming grief as a covid-era novel, albei…

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cheat and show me your face by danielle chelosky 37:50

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our danielle chelosky module kicks off with a pair of chapbooks that she self-published: cheat and show me your face. (it’s our first-ever “two books in one podcast” episode, and we do our best to keep ’em separated.) we talk about how both titles are very sexual and sexualized, but almost devoid of joy and not at all sexy, by design. we explore th…

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season fifteen theme and reading list 6:11

3M ago6:11

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we’ve done it. we’ve closed the big account, ghostbusters-style, and landed another author focus module. this time, we’re talking about the work of danielle chelosky. we discuss other authors whom we’ve spoken with who have praised her work and what we believe we can expect from her work. shreds describes how we will put together questions for her …

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ohio by stephen markley 57:41

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we’re closing out our ohio module with ohio by stephen markley, who honored us by naming this book after our module. we talk about the impact of the title and writing about where you’re from, how the deluge serves as somewhat of a retroactive pre-read for this book, and how markley is one of the best social realist authors of our time. we talk abou…

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outside in by doug cooper 52:29

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our ohio module continues with outside in by doug cooper and some “ohio facts” (island facts?) about the town of put-in-bay. after learning about island culture in ohio — we want to go so bad — we talk about an inciting incident that the novel does not reflect on at all, how shep shows no signs of darkness at all (and no flaws), and our issues with…

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omensetter's luck by william gass 40:10

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our ohio module keeps on truckin’ with both a pop quiz about the state and a discussion of omensetter’s luck by william gass. we talk about the difficulty in reading the novel (and how the first two sections sort of fake you out a bit), what william gass is “doing” in this text, and why regional writing tends to be set back in time. shreds explains…

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the bluest eye by toni morrison 48:05

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our ohio module kicks off with a known quantity: the undeniably great debut novel from toni morrison, the bluest eye. after briefly reflecting on the states so far, we talk about famous people from ohio as well as whether the bluest eye feels specific to ohio. we talk about its thematic ties to ryan coogler’s sinners, as well as the text’s generati…

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season fourteen theme and reading list 11:05

5M ago11:05

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it’s time for another card drawing on lottery pod, and even though we don’t say it in this episode: suck shit, sufjan stevens. after we struggle to remember which states we’ve already covered, we make picks and predictions for both the states that we’re most excited about and the states we think will come up in the drawing. (spoiler: shreds is almo…

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open water by caleb azumah nelson 34:51

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we’re closing out our second-person module with one of our strongest books yet: open water by caleb azumah nelson. after talking about the pitt (and the mount rushmore of tv), we talk about the lack of irony in open water and the way its naturalistic style makes you forget it’s written in second-person. we talk about the way nelson writes about med…

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a man asleep by georges perec 30:49

6M ago30:49

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our penultimate book in the “you” module is a man asleep by georges perec, which is a return to form as it’s once again french as hell. we talk about how it compares to suicide by édouard levé and the malady of death by marguerite duras, as well as the refreshing nature of variation in the module. shreds talks about the other short story in the col…

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the night circus by erin morgenstern 41:59

6M ago41:59

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our “you” module is winding down, so it feels like the perfect time to cover a book that shouldn’t be in the module at all: the night circus by erin morgenstern. first, though, we talk about the film magazine dreams (with heavy spoilers): what makes it a mess, what went wrong, and how shreds would have ended the movie. then, we pivot to the night c…

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Japan - The Dancing Tea Kettle with Kaoru Watanabe and Bill Gordh 33:57

7M ago33:57

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Send us a text The story follows an old man living in the mountains who discovers his leaking tea kettle has magical properties: When he tries to boil water, the kettle transforms into a tanuki (raccoon dog) who makes a mess of the old man’s house! Once the tanuki returns to being a kettle, the old man boxes it up and gifts it to his handyman frien…

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the diver's clothes lie empty by vendela vida 46:46

7M ago46:46

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shreds continues to physically fall apart on our latest episode as we talk about the diver’s clothes lie empty by vendela vida. joey rejoices as we finally hit a book this module that he loves, and we wonder if there’s a module we can built around the central element in this novel that he loves. we talk about how young and modern this novel feels, …

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how like a god by rex stout 41:34

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our episode about how like a god by rex stout starts with joey immediately killing one of shreds’ bits, setting a vibe. after talking about dave “storyteller” grohl, we talk a lot about shakespeare (including whether hamlet is required reading) before shreds gives this podcast our “ian mckellen on wtf” moment. we talk about how this feels like a ph…

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the malady of death by marguerite duras 34:26

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the malady of death by marguerite duras is likely the shortest text we’ve covered on the main feed so far. like suicide last week, it’s also european as all hell. after celebrating the 100th book covered on our show, which we missed, we pivot into the malady of death. horny module alert! we explore the mystery behind this book’s publication, try to…

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suicide by édouard levé 39:32

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the next book in our second-person module is suicide by édouard levé, which kicks off a mini-module of shorter writing that is also european as hell. after discussing a gem of a film we discovered on the criterion channel, we talk about suicide‘s up-ending afterward and the manipulation found within the text. we discuss suicide as the defining mome…

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Wasu Da Ake Zargin 'Yan Boko Haram Ne Sun Kai Hari Adamawa.mp3 - Maris 10, 2025 3:01

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bright lights, big city by jay mcinerney 47:51

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welcome back to the penn badgley module. today’s episode is the most “normal” book we’ve read in a while: bright lights, big city by jay mcinerney. we talk about the novel’s deadpan humor, whether it feels tied to the 1980s, and how the main character ends the book while still sort of spiraling. we explore the current irony of a plot about fact-che…

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Za Mu Yi Amfani Da Shawarwari Masu Ma'ana Kan Gyaran Kudirin Dokar Haraji - Majalisar Dattawan Najeriya.mp3 - Fabrairu 26, 2025 3:28

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Yan Bindiga Sun yi Garkuwa Da Mata Da Kananan Yara A Zamfara.mp3 - Fabrairu 26, 2025 3:45

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Ribar Da Ke Cikin Noman Alkama Ba Ta Misaltuwa – Ministan Noma Kyari - 2'52" - Fabrairu 23, 2025 2:52

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Yadda Aka Yi Bikin Bude Babban Taron Kasa A Nijar.mp3 - Fabrairu 15, 2025 3:27

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Majalisar Koli Ta Islama A Najeriya Ta Dage Taron Mahaddata Al-Kur’ani.mp3 - Fabrairu 15, 2025 3:04

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if on a winter's night a traveler by italo calvino 46:05

9M ago46:05

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our next second-person novel is if on a winter’s night a traveler by italo calvino, which features an all-time great first chapter. before we talk about the novel, though, we simply must talk about the season 5 trailer for “you.” we then talk about incarnations of the text’s “gimmick” in other mediums, whether this is a “horny book for dudes,” and …

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Jakadan Benin Ya Nemi Yafiyar Al'ummar Nijar.MP3 - Fabrairu 08, 2025 3:24

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Veronica Romney: Why Some Brands Have A Cult Following 1:08:03

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Order Veronica's new book "Identity Marketing" here: https://identitymarketingbook.com/ Warning: this episode might give you an identity crisis 😅 Veronica Romney is a marketing veteran, keynote speaker, and the author of Identity Marketing: How to Create Loyal, Lifelong Fans and a Legendary Brand (No Matter What You Sell). I asked Veronica about wh…

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season thirteen theme and reading list 12:14

10M ago12:14

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it’s time for another season of lottery pod, and today’s theme reveal is news to everyone, including joey. (well, not everyone. shreds knows. he made it.) we discuss the theme as structure (rather than content), the inspiration for this theme, and the only book most people know that fit this theme. we talk about our goal of aiming for something les…

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Majalisa Tayi Watsi Da Kasafin Kudin Ma'aiakatar Yada Labaran Najeriya.mp3 - Janairu 18, 2025 3:14

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Scott Clary: How To Email Influencers, Grow A Podcast, Sell, And Be Happy 1:25:35

10M ago1:25:35

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Watch AAF Episode 129 Trailer: https://www.instagram.com/p/DE7qmOqAfbS/ Scott Clary is the host of the Success Story podcast, a #1 Entrepreneurship and Top 10 Business show. With his background in sales and marketing, he was able to give a lot of tactical and practical tips you can use in growing your podcast, selling and marketing for your busines…

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blake butler interview (author of 300,000,000, aannex, void corporation, uxa.gov) 1:03:21

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after covering four of his novels — 300,000,000, aannex, void corporation, and uxa.gov — we talk to blake butler about his work. note: there are spoilers in this conversation (at least as much as you can spoil blake’s work.) we ask him about what he focuses on when he reads, his double book launch, and whether his nonfiction writing helps inform hi…

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Jirgin Saman Sojin Najeriya Ya Kashe ‘Yan Banga Tare da Raunata Wasu A Zamfara.mp3 - Janairu 12, 2025 3:55

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Yadda Za’a Maganace Matsalar Karanci Abinci Mai Gina Jiki Ga Yara Kanana.mp3 - Janairu 12, 2025 3:24

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Brendan Kane: The Man Who Unlocked The Science Of Going Viral 57:41

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Watch Episode 128 Trailer: https://www.instagram.com/p/DEnFteKxraH/ Download "The Guide To Going Viral" for FREE! Go to: https://hookpoint.com/aaf In this episode, Brendan Kane shares his wisdom on creating viral content. I asked him specific questions for entrepreneurs, coaches, and freelancers who creates content on the side for their business. T…

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uxa.gov by blake butler 43:24

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the final book in our blake butler module is uxa.gov, which may be his hardest-to-understand book we’ve covered. we talk about why we thought it would be more approachable, as well as why we should know better by now. we discuss the premise and whether it feels or reads like a film being described, the importance of font choice in the printing, and…

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void corporation by blake butler 50:21

11M ago50:21

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our blake butler module continues with a slight swerve and schedule pivot as we discuss void corporation (formerly titled alice knott). we talk about the text’s new foreword from blake, the approachability of this novel (especially in comparison to his other work), and the benefits of having read more of blake’s other novels to compare to this text…

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Preston Smiles: Mindset Alone Isn't Enough To Break Through Financial Barriers 1:00:52

11M ago1:00:52

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Watch Episode 127 Trailer here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDxBL0bRiwO/ Preston shows how most financial barriers has nothing to do with your knowledge or skills, and why just mindset alone isn't enough to break through it. He talks about somatic work and some examples of how he does his workshop. He also gave examples of some of the people he's w…

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aannex by blake butler 43:11

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our blake butler module continues with aannex, which apocalypse party describes as “a post-joycean neo-slipstream sci-fi cult dream encyclopedia composed as algorithmic code compiled in-soul.” we talk about how we viewed the novel while reading it, and we unpack what “difficult” means with regards to this specific text. shreds poses some questions:…

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Michael Janda: How To Build An Agency Or Freelance Business 1:24:46

11M ago1:24:46

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Watch Episode 126 Trailer here: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDe-F-gR8ba/ Michael Janda is an award-winning creative director, author, educator, and the founder of the creative agency Riser. I asked Michael about the ins and outs of growing a successful freelance career or an agency as a creative entrepreneur. He also talked about the impact of a pe…

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James Sommerville: Balancing Creative Freedom and Financial Stability 1:15:17

12M ago1:15:17

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Watch Episode 125 Trailer Link: https://www.instagram.com/p/DDPj27zRLb7/ James Sommerville is the co-founder of ATTIK and former VP, Global Design for Coca Cola. I asked him how people can navigate their career in the creative industry. He gave us his insights on balancing creative freedom with making money, collaborating with other creatives, how …

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300,000,000 by blake butler 55:38

12M ago55:38

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we’re kicking off our blake butler module with 300,000,000: a novel that proves there’s still room to push the medium forward. we discuss whether or not this novel qualifies as horror (especially considering the queasy nature of its violence, how much of the text should be taken as literal (and how much of the unconscious is literal), and the text’…

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season twelve theme and reading list 12:17

12M ago12:17

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we’re dropping another surprise module on you (and on us) with a new format: a deep dive into the work of blake butler. we talk about how the module came about, why shreds has been intimidated by blake’s writing, and the idea of knowing “about” blake before reading his work. we discuss a throwback to an earlier time of creating successful and chall…

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Anneli Hansson: Brand Strategist On Creating An Authentic Brand 2:30:40

12M ago2:30:40

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Watch Trailer Episode 124: https://www.instagram.com/p/DCo0oXKxnaW/ In this episode, brand strategist Anneli Hansson shares how facilitate brand strategy sessions to find authentic stories and values about a brand and how a brand strategy session can be like a therapy session. Chapters 00:00 Understanding Brand Strategy for Personal Brands 05:57 Al…