Litquake's Lit Cast

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Litquake is San Francisco's nine-day literary festival for booklovers, complete with cutting-edge panel discussions, unique cross-media events, and hundreds of readings. Litquake's Lit Cast is our selection of live recordings from the "Epicenter", a monthly series which embraces a theater of ideas between writers and readers.

  1. 11 DE AGO.

    Porchlight Storytelling: Touched by an Angel (episode #156)

    The Bay Area's long-running Porchlight storytelling series returned to Litquake once again for this special edition, featuring tales on the theme of Touched by an Angel: Stories of Mentors, Teachers, Guardians, and Influencers.  Featuring off the cuff stories by Litquake co-founder Jack Boulware and memoirists Nico Lang, Adam Nimoy, Eugene Rodriguez , Dawn Silva, and Christina Vo. Co-hosted by Arline Klatte and Beth Lisick. With music by Marc Capelle.  Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky!

    50min

  2. 4 DE AGO.

    Generation Women: Plot Twists (episode #155)

    Generation Women returns to Litquake with a powerful night of live, multigenerational storytelling. Founded by author Georgia Clark in 2017, this series amplifies underheard voices and fosters intergenerational connection. In this special festival edition, one woman or non-binary storyteller from each decade—20s through 70s+—shares an original, true story inspired by the evening's theme. Featuring performances by Eirinie Carson, Susan Kiyo Ito, Giovanna Lomanto, Jenny Pritchett, Rachel Levin, and Jane Smiley. Hosted by writer and curator Samantha Schoech. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky!

    39min

  3. 28 DE JUL.

    Modern Magic with Michelle Tea (episode #154)

    Recorded at The Lost Church during Litquake 2024, this magical evening features DIY witch and literary icon Michelle Tea in conversation with The Witching Year author Diana Helmuth, guided by writer and artist MK Chavez—plus a special onstage gathering in the second half. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky!

    34min

  4. 21 DE JUL.

    How to Get Free Healing with Morgan Parker, Sam Sax, and Carvell Wallace (episode #153)

    Three acclaimed writers—Morgan Parker, Carvell Wallace, and sam sax—offer bold, deeply personal takes on healing in a world that resists it. From mental health and identity to queerness and survival, their recent works reimagine what self-love can look like today. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky!

    1h10min

  5. 14 DE JUL.

    Atlas Obscura's Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders (episode #152)

    Recorded live at Litquake Festival 2024, this episode celebrates Wild Life, the latest from the minds behind Atlas Obscura. Editor Cara Giaimo, journalist Marissa Ortega-Welch, and Oakland Zoo's Amy Gotliffe share stories of Earth's most awe-inspiring creatures—and why they matter. Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky!

    1h9min

  6. 7 DE JUL.

    Mayor of the Tenderloin: Del Seymour's Journey from Living on the Streets to Fighting Homelessness in San Francisco (Episode #151)

    Recorded during Litquake Festival 2024, journalist Alison Owings and Del Seymour—founder of Code Tenderloin and former unhoused advocate—share a powerful conversation about recovery, resilience, and community transformation. Featuring a special performance by Skywatchers! Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky!

    1h5min

  7. 30 DE JUN.

    Paola Ramos on her book Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right (Episode #150)

    On the eve of the 2024 presidential election, journalist Paola Ramos joined us to discuss her urgent new book, Defectors: The Rise of the Latino Far Right. In conversation with KALW's Angie Coiro, Ramos explores the complex forces—identity, race, disillusionment, and political trauma—driving a growing number of Latino voters toward conservative candidates and causes.  Interested in learning more about Litquake? Visit us at www.litquake.org Connect with us on Instagram, Facebook, and Bluesky!

    1h10min

  8. 25/11/2024

    How They Did It: Biographical Fiction: Episode #147

    In the third of our "How They Did It" series from summer of 2024, we heard from four talented novelists who have blended fact with their fiction, with dazzling results. Novelist Jasmin Darznik moderated a wide-ranging conversation with novelists Karen Joy Fowler, Dawn Tripp, and Gail Tsukiyama. We gathered once again at the Page Street Co-Working space in Berkeley with our co-presenter LitCamp and book sales by Mrs. Dalloway's Bookstore.

    1h22min
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Litquake is San Francisco's nine-day literary festival for booklovers, complete with cutting-edge panel discussions, unique cross-media events, and hundreds of readings. Litquake's Lit Cast is our selection of live recordings from the "Epicenter", a monthly series which embraces a theater of ideas between writers and readers.

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  • Criado por
    Litquake
  • Anos de atividade
    2012 - 2025
  • Episódios
    100
  • Classificação
    Explícito
  • Site do podcast
    Litquake's Lit Cast