The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara

Love this podcast and hearing about others’ creative processes. The editor interviews are especially insightful to me, someone always on the other end of that process. Thank you!

If you love to write creative nonfiction this is the place for you. I’ve been writing a memoir for a while and love hearing how other writers do their work from craft issues to other processes in getting their work to the finish line. Brendan asks great questions as a fellow writer dealing with the same issues and he is easy to listen to driving to and from work. He has a good sense of humor and love for CNF (creative nonfiction). Also love his metallic guitar riffs. I listen to one per day and never get tired of listening. Always something helpful if you’re writing everyday. Keep it going, Brendan!

There is one thing I can’t stand in interview-based podcast and that’s unpreparedness. Brendan is most definitely prepared, and that makes all the difference. I listen to one other writing podcast and every time I do, I find myself wishing Brendan were the host. It’s incredibly frustrating. In some ways, sure, he can be cheesy, but I think the difference between a “shock jock” and this man is that Brendan is sincere and never, ever malicious. I like that he’s true to himself and that he’s honest, too. His transparency is charming, though he can be an acquired taste (which he admits). Give the podcast a try. The guests are well-curated, Brendan lets them talk (a talent some hosts don’t have), and he’s always ready to bring the interview back on the rails when needed.

Equal parts entertaining and insightful.