Chicago Writers Podcast

Dan Finnen
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Interviews with authors, storytellers, literary professionals, and more about the craft and business of writing.

  1. S3 Ep 02 - Coast of Chicago (Part 2)

    17h ago

    S3 Ep 02 - Coast of Chicago (Part 2)

    We return to the fantastic Stuart Dybek short story collection COAST OF CHICAGO to cover the second half of the volume. This episode is part of our ongoing celebration of all things Chicago for the 10th anniversary of the Chicago Review of Books.

    54 min
  2. S3 Ep 01 - Coast of Chicago (Part 1)

    Apr 24

    S3 Ep 01 - Coast of Chicago (Part 1)

    To celebrate the tenth anniversary of the Chicago Review of Books, this year we're reading and discussing some of the best literature the Windy City has to offer! To start out, we're covering Mike's absolute favorite short story collection COAST OF CHICAGO by the legendary Stuart Dybek. Jessica Keller joins the conversation as we cover the first half of the book. We'll be covering the second half in episode 2.

    43 min
  3. S2 Ep 09: When Harry Met Sally with Adrienne Gunn

    09/08/2025

    S2 Ep 09: When Harry Met Sally with Adrienne Gunn

    Adrienne Gunn drops by the podcast to discuss the script for the legendary film WHEN HARRY MET SALLY...  storystudiochicago.org https://chireviewofbooks.com/

    43 min
  4. S2 Ep 08: Roscoe Books Scavenger Hunt

    08/06/2025

    S2 Ep 08: Roscoe Books Scavenger Hunt

    Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/cLOQDDyrPIo?si=RAdOkyNxx4KE41J_ Michael Welch goes head-to-head with Greg Zimmerman at Roscoe Books to see who can find the top picks for some very silly categories. Shenanigans ensue.

    21 min
  5. S2 Ep 07: Nocturnal Creatures with Jessica Keller

    06/03/2025

    S2 Ep 07: Nocturnal Creatures with Jessica Keller

    Jessica Keller drops by the podcast to discuss the short story 'Nocturnal Creatures' by Saïd Sayrafiezadeh.  storystudiochicago.org https://chireviewofbooks.com/

    40 min
  6. S2 Ep 06: Story of Your Life with Anna Sortino

    05/05/2025

    S2 Ep 06: Story of Your Life with Anna Sortino

    Author Anna Sortino stops by the podcast to discuss Ted Chiang's 'Story of Your Life.'  https://annasortino.com/ https://chireviewofbooks.com/ https://www.storystudiochicago.org/

    43 min
  7. S2 Ep 05: Here is My Heart with Megan Stielstra and Sara Cutaia

    03/31/2025

    S2 Ep 05: Here is My Heart with Megan Stielstra and Sara Cutaia

    Megan Stielstra and Sara Cutaia join the pod to discuss Megan's essay 'Here is My Heart' from THE WRONG WAY TO SAVE YOUR LIFE.  https://bsky.app/profile/chicagowriterspod.bsky.social https://www.storystudiochicago.org/

    1h 1m
  8. S2 Ep 04: Busman's Honeymoon with Jen Coffeen

    03/03/2025

    S2 Ep 04: Busman's Honeymoon with Jen Coffeen

    Jen Coffeen drops by the podcast to discuss the prologue and chapter 1 of BUSMAN'S HONEYMOON by Dorothy Sayers and all the complex romance hidden in this classic detective series.  https://www.storystudiochicago.org/ https://chireviewofbooks.com/

    1h 15m
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Interviews with authors, storytellers, literary professionals, and more about the craft and business of writing.

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  • Creator
    Dan Finnen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    66
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Orvieto LLC
  • Show Website
    Chicago Writers Podcast