Writing Westward Podcast
Writing Westward features conversations with writers of the North American West, sampling from a variety of disciplines and subfields. The podcast is hosted and produced by BYU Redd Center associate director and professor of history, Brenden W. Rensink.
Diverse topics, deep dives, and human connection
2020. 12. 18.
For me, Writing Westward has been a podcast like no other. Although every episode is unified by the central theme of books written about the North American West, the titles and authors are delightfully varied in a way that leaves me looking forward to whatever might be next. There have been traditional academic histories, but also scientific works that describe Midwestern climate, buffalo, and birds. Other books have run the gamut of family history, dual biography, collections of creative nonfiction, innovative environmental history, and more. Writing Westward takes the “constraint” of its Western Studies theme as an opportunity, and it continually introduces listeners to new discoveries and fresh perspectives. In each episode, Dr. Rensink brings his rich familiarity with Western Studies to bear as he asks questions that prompt additional thought and insight from the authors. And if you’re like me and haven’t read any of the books, these conversations offer a taste of the richness the texts offer. Finally, I have really appreciated the sense of human connection Writing Westward creates. Episodes feel personable and relatable, and they remind the listener that behind every book is a human author. Overall, I highly recommend Writing Westward. I look forward to my hour or so with the podcast every month.
Less is more
2022. 02. 27.
Usually interesting but the host inserts himself into the interview way to much. I tune in for the interviewee not the interviewer.
A must listen
2020. 08. 21.
Engaging and informative, Writing Westward is a must listen for anyone interested in western and intermountain western history. I look forward to it every month. It's even put me on a few books for my classes. Thanks!
Fascinating
2019. 12. 18.
I find these podcasts to be eye-opening and surprisingly deep: they make me stop and think.
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- 제작진Brenden W. Rensink & the BYU Redd Center
- 방송 연도2018년 - 2024년
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