Writing The Rapids

A writer curated discussion podcast and audio literary magazine

Podrocking with Jenkin Benson

Joe is joined by Jenkin Benson to talk about neologisms, getting unexpected laughs, the Midwest, Jenkin's academic pursuits, and more!Contact for Jenkin BensonLinktreeAre We Rocking with ThisContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

09-30
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Rejoinder: The Squimbop Condition with David Leo Rice

Joe is rejoined by David to talk about his new book The Squimbop Condition, fascism, writing the same characters for years, and more!Contact for David Leo RiceWebsiteInstagramThe Squimbop ConditionContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

09-16
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I'm Sorry if I Podcasted at You with Mae Murray

Joe is joined by Mae Murray to talk about, place and identity, revenge stories, writing while in the midst of turmoil, and more.Contact for MaeWebsiteblueskyInstagramBooksContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

08-31
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Rejoinder: In the Eyes of the Hungry with Michael Tichy

Joe is rejoined by Michael Tichy to talk about writing horror inspired by Steinbeck, putting together an anthology for the first time, and more.Contact for Michael TichyBlueskyInstagramBehind Every Tree, Beneath Every RockThe Winnowing DrawIn the Eyes of the HungryContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

08-27
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More than Hot Topic with James Pate

Joe is joined by James Pate to talk about writing in different modes, the freedom of genre, the many faces of the gothic, and more.Contact for James PatebskySpeed of LifeMineral PlanetFlowers Among the CarrionThe Fassbinder DiariesContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired

08-13
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Rejoinder: Doom is the House without a Door with Logan Berry

Joe is rejoined by Logan Berry to talk about Logan's new book, how fatherhood has changed our art consumption and creation, and more!Contact for Logan BerryYouTubeDoom is the House Without a DoorCasket FlareCrystal LakeWreckdomTransmissions to ArtaudContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

07-15
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A Libra and an Aries walk into a podcast with Kalie Pead

Joe is joined by Kalie Pead to talk about her book Today, Aries, nostalgia, Persephone, writing with chance, and more!Contact for Kalie PeadToday, AriesBskyContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

07-02
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Rejoinder: We'll Never Be Fragile Again with Thomas Moore

Joe is rejoined by Thomas Moore to talk about We'll Never Be Fragile Again, nostalgia, infatuation, and more.Contact for Thomas MooreInstagramLinktreeContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

06-18
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A Pajama Party with Ben Niespodziany

Ben Niespodziany joins joe to talk about organizing your work, surprising yourself with your work, his new press, and so much more.Contact for Ben NiespodzianyBskyWebsitePizama PressContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

05-31
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Rejoinder: Sociocide at the 24/7 with Paul Cunningham

Paul Cunningham rejoins joe to talk about gas stations, influencer culture, flarf (no, really), and so much more.Contact for Paul CunninghamBskySociocide at the 24/7Fall GarmentThe House of the Tree of Sores Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

05-30
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Slippery Ontology with Joe Koch

Joe is joined by Joe Koch to talk surrealism, writing the senses, deities of place in deep space, and more.Contact for Joe KochBlueskyWebsiteBooksContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

04-30
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Rejoinder: Latex, Texas with Shane Jesse Christmass

Joe is rejoined by Shane Jesse Christmass to talk about the reissue of Latex, Texas, its redesign, editing like a movie, paying attention to what you're feeling when you write, and more!Contact for Shane Jesse ChristmassLink TreeTwitterLatex, TexasContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired

04-15
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From the Midwest to the Weird West with Michael Tichy

Joe is joined by Michael Tichy to talk weird westerns, american expansion, masculinity, and more.Contact for Michael TichyBlueskyInstagramBehind Every Tree, Beneath Every RockThe Winnowing DrawContact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

03-31
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Rejoinder: The Organization is Here to Support You with Charlene Elsby

Joe is rejoined by Charlene Elsby and they talk about people who aren't bothered by criticism, how language in the workplace changes your brain, names starting with the letter D, and more.Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

03-22
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Rejoinder: Mirror Translation with Meghan Lamb

Meghan Lamb rejoins Joe to talk about her new book Mirror Translation, traveling, culture shock, the enslaving potential of politeness, and more!Contact for Meghan LambWebsiteInstagramMirror TranslationContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

02-28
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Screaming about Zines with Sara Century

Joe is joined by Sara Century to talk relationship problems, Scream, horror, and so much more.Contact for Sara CenturyScream ZineA Small Light & Other StoriesWebsiteBskyContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

02-22
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Alone Forever in Your Dreams with Thomas Moore

Joe is joined by Thomas Moore to talk about fantasy vs reality, editing as part of the creative process, dark humor, and more.Contact for Thomas MooreInstagramLinktreeContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

01-31
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Rejoinder: The Still Beating Heart of a Dead God with Sam Richard

Joe is rejoined by Sam Richard to talk about his new short story collection The Still Beating Heart of a Dead God, ordering short story collections, iterating on ideas, Dark Internet, and more.Contact for Sam RichardTwitterBlueskyWeirdpunk Books Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

01-25
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Rejoinder: Red Flags with Charlene Elsby

Joe is rejoined by Charlene Elsby and they talk about she feels about her writing over time, absurdity and dark comedy, challenging writing, and more.Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitterContact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

12-29
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Rejoinder: Gwenda, Rodney with Olivia Cronk

Joe is rejoined by Olivia Cronk to talk about her new book Gwenda, Rodney, hybrid works, ekphrasis, erratic spacing, and so so much more.Contact for Oliva CronkGwenda, RodneyWebsiteTwitter Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTiredArt photo by Arielle Tipa

11-30
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