Good Scribes Only

Daniel Breyer, Jeremy Streich
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Good Scribes Only is a podcast featuring a novelist + venture investor (Daniel Breyer) and a novelist + founder (Jeremy Streich), who share an enthusiasm for literature. From classics to sci-fi, moderns to ancient philosophy, your hosts will ramble and banter about it all—particularly the topics they have no business discussing. Each episode dives into the craft of writing as well as questions of plot, character, theme, and philosophy in a work.

  1. #159 American Rust - Philipp Meyer (Crime)

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    #159 American Rust - Philipp Meyer (Crime)

    About the Book: Published in 2009, American Rust is a stark, deeply human portrait of life in a collapsing industrial town in western Pennsylvania. The novel follows Isaac English and Billy Poe, two young men caught between loyalty, anger, and the dwindling promise of a future that once seemed guaranteed. When a violent incident shatters their already-fragile lives, the consequences ripple outward, touching parents, lovers, and an entire community struggling to survive economic ruin. Gritty yet compassionate, American Rust examines masculinity, class, moral responsibility, and the quiet desperation of people left behind by history. Meyer’s prose is unsentimental but deeply empathetic, revealing how love, shame, and hope persist even in the shadow of decline. The novel was widely praised for its emotional depth and realism and later adapted into a television series, cementing its place as a modern American tragedy. About the Author: Philipp Meyer is an American novelist known for his ambitious scope and meticulous realism. Born in New York City, Meyer worked a variety of jobs before turning to fiction, experiences that helped shape his grounded, working-class characters. American Rust was his debut novel and earned critical acclaim for its authenticity and emotional power. Meyer later published The Son (2013), a multigenerational epic of Texas that won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, and The North Water (2016), a brutal historical novel set in the Arctic whaling world. Across his work, Meyer explores violence, inheritance, and the forces—economic, historical, and personal—that shape American identity. His novels are marked by their moral seriousness and refusal to look away from hard truths. Website TikTok Instagram YouTube Newsletter Jeremy's Website Dan's Website

    1 ч. 5 мин.
  2. #158 Paranormal Toilet Paper Cyber Bandits

    29 ЯНВ.

    #158 Paranormal Toilet Paper Cyber Bandits

    About the Book: First published in 1939, And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie’s most famous—and most relentlessly suspenseful—mystery. Ten strangers, each lured to a remote island off the English coast, arrive to find their unseen host absent and their pasts suddenly on trial. When an ominous recording accuses each guest of a grave wrongdoing, the atmosphere shifts from uneasy to terrifying. One by one, they begin to die—each death echoing the sinister rhythm of a nursery rhyme posted in the house. What makes the novel endure isn’t just its ingenious plotting, but its escalating sense of dread and psychological pressure. As suspicion turns everyone into both detective and potential killer, Christie strips away alibis, social masks, and moral certainty. And Then There Were None is a locked-room mystery expanded to its most ruthless form: justice, guilt, and fear trapped together with nowhere to go. About the Author: Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was an English novelist and playwright and remains one of the most widely read authors in history. Often called the “Queen of Mystery,” she wrote 66 detective novels and numerous short stories, creating iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her work is celebrated for its clean prose, misdirection, and clockwork precision—stories that invite readers to play along, only to pull the rug out at exactly the right moment. Christie’s influence extends far beyond the page. Her play The Mousetrap became the longest-running play in the world, and her novels have been adapted countless times for film, television, and stage. With And Then There Were None, she delivered a masterpiece of suspense that helped define modern crime fiction—and still sets the standard for the genre today. Website TikTok Instagram YouTube Newsletter Jeremy's Website Dan's Website

    17 мин.
  3. #157 And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie (Mystery)

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    #157 And Then There Were None - Agatha Christie (Mystery)

    About the Book: First published in 1939, And Then There Were None is Agatha Christie’s most famous—and most relentlessly suspenseful—mystery. Ten strangers, each lured to a remote island off the English coast, arrive to find their unseen host absent and their pasts suddenly on trial. When an ominous recording accuses each guest of a grave wrongdoing, the atmosphere shifts from uneasy to terrifying. One by one, they begin to die—each death echoing the sinister rhythm of a nursery rhyme posted in the house. What makes the novel endure isn’t just its ingenious plotting, but its escalating sense of dread and psychological pressure. As suspicion turns everyone into both detective and potential killer, Christie strips away alibis, social masks, and moral certainty. And Then There Were None is a locked-room mystery expanded to its most ruthless form: justice, guilt, and fear trapped together with nowhere to go. About the Author: Agatha Christie (1890–1976) was an English novelist and playwright and remains one of the most widely read authors in history. Often called the “Queen of Mystery,” she wrote 66 detective novels and numerous short stories, creating iconic characters like Hercule Poirot and Miss Marple. Her work is celebrated for its clean prose, misdirection, and clockwork precision—stories that invite readers to play along, only to pull the rug out at exactly the right moment. Christie’s influence extends far beyond the page. Her play The Mousetrap became the longest-running play in the world, and her novels have been adapted countless times for film, television, and stage. With And Then There Were None, she delivered a masterpiece of suspense that helped define modern crime fiction—and still sets the standard for the genre today. Website TikTok Instagram YouTube Newsletter Jeremy's Website Dan's Website

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  4. #156 It's All Been Done Before

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    #156 It's All Been Done Before

    About the Book: Published in 2009, Wolf Hall reimagines the rise of Thomas Cromwell, one of the most enigmatic and powerful figures in Tudor England. Set during the reign of Henry VIII, the novel traces Cromwell’s ascent from the son of a blacksmith to the king’s chief minister, moving through a court defined by ambition, betrayal, and shifting loyalties. Hillary Mantel’s bold narrative voice places readers inside Cromwell’s mind, offering an intimate, morally complex portrait of power in motion. Rather than treating history as spectacle, Wolf Hall examines how decisions are made, alliances are forged, and survival depends on perception as much as principle. The novel won the Man Booker Prize and reshaped historical fiction with its psychological depth, stylistic precision, and radical re-centering of a long-maligned figure. About the Author: Hilary Mantel (1952–2022) was an English novelist and critic widely regarded as one of the greatest historical novelists of her generation. Her writing is known for its intelligence, rigor, and emotional restraint, often exploring power, gender, and the forces that shape identity. Mantel achieved international acclaim with the Thomas Cromwell trilogy—Wolf Hall (2009), Bring Up the Bodies (2012), and The Mirror & the Light (2020). She was the first woman to win the Man Booker Prize twice, and later received a Damehood for services to literature. Mantel’s work transformed the historical novel, demonstrating how the past can be rendered with both immediacy and unsettling relevance.   Website TikTok Instagram YouTube Newsletter Jeremy's Website Dan's Website

    20 мин.
  5. #155 Wolf Hall - Hillary Mantel (Historical Fiction)

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    #155 Wolf Hall - Hillary Mantel (Historical Fiction)

    About the Book: Published in 2009, Wolf Hall reimagines the rise of Thomas Cromwell, one of the most enigmatic and powerful figures in Tudor England. Set during the reign of Henry VIII, the novel traces Cromwell’s ascent from the son of a blacksmith to the king’s chief minister, moving through a court defined by ambition, betrayal, and shifting loyalties. Hillary Mantel’s bold narrative voice places readers inside Cromwell’s mind, offering an intimate, morally complex portrait of power in motion. Rather than treating history as spectacle, Wolf Hall examines how decisions are made, alliances are forged, and survival depends on perception as much as principle. The novel won the Man Booker Prize and reshaped historical fiction with its psychological depth, stylistic precision, and radical re-centering of a long-maligned figure. About the Author: Hilary Mantel (1952–2022) was an English novelist and critic widely regarded as one of the greatest historical novelists of her generation. Her writing is known for its intelligence, rigor, and emotional restraint, often exploring power, gender, and the forces that shape identity. Mantel achieved international acclaim with the Thomas Cromwell trilogy—Wolf Hall (2009), Bring Up the Bodies (2012), and The Mirror & the Light (2020). She was the first woman to win the Man Booker Prize twice, and later received a Damehood for services to literature. Mantel’s work transformed the historical novel, demonstrating how the past can be rendered with both immediacy and unsettling relevance. Website TikTok Instagram YouTube Newsletter Jeremy's Website Dan's Website

    1 ч. 3 мин.
  6. #155 A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (Bonus)

    24.12.2025 · БОНУСНЫЙ КОНТЕНТ

    #155 A Christmas Carol - Charles Dickens (Bonus)

    About the Book: First published in 1843, A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ enduring tale of redemption, memory, and moral awakening. The story follows Ebenezer Scrooge, a miserly old man visited on Christmas Eve by the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Yet to Come. Through these supernatural encounters, Scrooge is forced to confront the life he has lived, the harm he has caused, and the future he is racing toward. Both intimate and expansive, A Christmas Carol blends social critique with warmth, humor, and profound compassion. Dickens’ novella is not simply a holiday story, but a meditation on generosity, responsibility, and the possibility of change. More than 180 years after its publication, its message remains timeless: that it is never too late to choose kindness, connection, and grace. About the Author: Charles Dickens (1812–1870) was an English novelist and social critic whose work helped define Victorian literature. Born into poverty and shaped by his own experiences with child labor and debtors’ prisons, Dickens became one of the most widely read and influential writers of the 19th century. His novels often exposed social injustice while celebrating human resilience and empathy. Dickens wrote some of the most enduring works in the English language, including Great Expectations, Oliver Twist, David Copperfield, and Bleak House. With A Christmas Carol, he created a story that transcended literature to become a cultural touchstone, reshaping how Christmas itself was imagined and celebrated. His legacy endures as a writer who believed deeply in the power of storytelling to awaken conscience and inspire change. Website TikTok Instagram YouTube Newsletter Jeremy's Website Dan's Website

    30 мин.
  7. #154 New Horizons

    18.12.2025

    #154 New Horizons

    About the Book: Quicksilver is a dark, atmospheric romance by Callie Hart, known for her blend of emotional intensity, sharp suspense, and deeply drawn characters. The story follows Lissa, a young woman living under the shadow of trauma and secrets, and Zeth Mayfair—the dangerous, magnetic figure whose presence upends her world. Drawn together by circumstance and an undeniable pull, the two navigate a web of violence, vulnerability, and trust as they attempt to unravel the mysteries that bind them. Brooding, seductive, and charged with tension, Quicksilver explores the complicated territory between desire and danger, love and survival. Hart’s writing immerses readers in a world of morally gray characters and high-stakes emotion, crafting a romance that feels as raw as it does riveting. About the Author: Callie Hart is a bestselling author of dark romance and romantic suspense whose work is known for its gritty emotional landscapes, complex characters, and fast-paced plotting. Often writing stories that straddle the line between danger and desire, Hart has built a devoted readership drawn to her ability to balance intensity with tenderness. Her novels frequently feature strong, flawed protagonists navigating trauma, love, and redemption, and her series—particularly those involving the enigmatic Zeth Mayfair—have earned her a prominent place in the world of contemporary dark romance. Hart continues to expand her universe with interconnected stories that deliver both heart-pounding suspense and deeply felt emotion. Website TikTok Instagram YouTube Newsletter Jeremy's Website Dan's Website

    16 мин.
  8. #153 Quicksilver - Callie Hart (Romantasy)

    11.12.2025

    #153 Quicksilver - Callie Hart (Romantasy)

    About the Book: Quicksilver is a dark, atmospheric romance by Callie Hart, known for her blend of emotional intensity, sharp suspense, and deeply drawn characters. The story follows Lissa, a young woman living under the shadow of trauma and secrets, and Zeth Mayfair—the dangerous, magnetic figure whose presence upends her world. Drawn together by circumstance and an undeniable pull, the two navigate a web of violence, vulnerability, and trust as they attempt to unravel the mysteries that bind them. Brooding, seductive, and charged with tension, Quicksilver explores the complicated territory between desire and danger, love and survival. Hart’s writing immerses readers in a world of morally gray characters and high-stakes emotion, crafting a romance that feels as raw as it does riveting. About the Author: Callie Hart is a bestselling author of dark romance and romantic suspense whose work is known for its gritty emotional landscapes, complex characters, and fast-paced plotting. Often writing stories that straddle the line between danger and desire, Hart has built a devoted readership drawn to her ability to balance intensity with tenderness. Her novels frequently feature strong, flawed protagonists navigating trauma, love, and redemption, and her series—particularly those involving the enigmatic Zeth Mayfair—have earned her a prominent place in the world of contemporary dark romance. Hart continues to expand her universe with interconnected stories that deliver both heart-pounding suspense and deeply felt emotion. Website TikTok Instagram YouTube Newsletter Jeremy's Website Dan's Website

    1 ч. 2 мин.
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Good Scribes Only is a podcast featuring a novelist + venture investor (Daniel Breyer) and a novelist + founder (Jeremy Streich), who share an enthusiasm for literature. From classics to sci-fi, moderns to ancient philosophy, your hosts will ramble and banter about it all—particularly the topics they have no business discussing. Each episode dives into the craft of writing as well as questions of plot, character, theme, and philosophy in a work.

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    Daniel Breyer, Jeremy Streich
  • Годы выхода
    2022 - 2026
  • Выпуски
    162
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