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hot literati (n) - hot, cool, well-read people

Hailey Denise


    • May 25, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 24m AVG DURATION
    • 70 EPISODES

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    The Hot Literati podcast is truly a gem in the world of literature podcasts. From the moment I started listening, I was hooked. The host has a way of discussing books in a lucid and orderly way that not only makes you want to read the book being discussed but also provides fascinating insights and new perspectives on the subject matter. It's clear that a lot of thought and research goes into each episode, and it's refreshing to listen to someone who clearly has a deep love for literature.

    One of the best aspects of this podcast is how the host delves into the details of each book. They have a knack for bringing out interesting points and themes that may not be immediately apparent while reading. This adds another layer of depth to the discussion and allows listeners to gain new insights or appreciate the book even more. The host's passion shines through in every episode, making it an absolute joy to listen to.

    Another standout aspect of The Hot Literati is the variety of books covered. From classics to contemporary works, there is something for everyone. The host does an excellent job of selecting books that cover a wide range of genres, styles, and themes, ensuring that there is always something fresh and exciting to discover. This diversity keeps each episode engaging and prevents any sense of monotony from setting in.

    Unfortunately, no podcast is without its flaws, and The Hot Literati is no exception. One potential drawback is that occasionally certain episodes can feel overly academic or intellectual for some listeners. While this may not be an issue for those who enjoy deep literary analysis, it could potentially alienate those who are looking for a more casual or lighthearted approach to discussing books. However, this is only a minor complaint in an otherwise outstanding podcast.

    In conclusion, The Hot Literati podcast is a must-listen for any book lover looking for thought-provoking discussions about various literary works. With its informative yet accessible style, the host brings books to life in a way that is both entertaining and educational. While there may be a few instances where the podcast veers into more scholarly territory, this does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the show. I highly recommend giving The Hot Literati a listen; it's guaranteed to expand your literary horizons and leave you wanting more.



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    68. Listen to this if you don't want to go into banking

    Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 78:24


    Lovell Holder and Hailo on Princeton, The Book of Luke, Lavender Men, Surrender, and more. hotliterati.comYou have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 50% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code HOTLITERATI50 at checkoutYou can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/HOTLITERATI50

    67. We should all be reading (more) fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2025 24:08


    On the importance of reading fiction in an over-analytical age. hotliterati.comYou have a limited offer you can use now, that gets you up to 50% off your first subscription or 20% off one time purchases with code HOTLITERATI50 at checkoutYou can claim it at: https://www.magicmind.com/HOTLITERATI50

    66. You aren't miserable, you just need to slow down

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2025 15:32


    On The Art of Frugal Hedonism by  Adam Grubb and Annie Raser-Rowland.hotliterati.com

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    65. This book changed the way my Mind Works

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2025 13:52


    In this episode, Hailo discusses Ignite a Shift: Engaging Minds, Guiding Emotions and Driving Behavior by Stephen McGarvey and what it covers on the subconscious mind, solutions-oriented thinking, and more. Hotliterati.com

    64. Love, America, Friendship, and more

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2025 19:46


    Hailo discusses Illuminata by Marianne Williamson.hotliterati.com

    63. Didion, Babitz, and the "Novel" with Lili Anolik

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2025 39:50


    On female writers, sexuality, discovering Eve Babitz, and New York, with writer Lili Anolik. hotliterati.com

    62. Don't think poor // How are the Chickens?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 11:18


    On local economies, health, Jane Jacobs, Joan Didion, The Idiot by Dostoevsky, Frugal Hedonism, and more.hotliterati.com

    61. Rachel Yoder on Tradwives, Performance, and "What is Art?"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2025 55:06


    Become a paid subscriber on our substack to participate in the next discussion: https://hotliterati.substack.com/Creds to those who joined:Janet is the owner of a creative agency, Oma Influence and you can find her work on Substack and IGMegan is a DC-based freelance writer. She earned her MFA in fiction from the University of Maryland in College Park, winning both the Jack Salamanca Thesis Award and the Kwiatek Fellowship. Her work has appeared in The Nashville Review, The Minnesota Review, and JMWW among other publications. Her debut short story collection Softie: Stories was published by West Virginia University Press in December 2024 to critical acclaim including a starred review in Publishers Weekly. You can find out more at her website meganhowell.org.Joe is an American Aspiring Physician from Utah.

    60. How can men Heal from Breakups?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2025 74:58


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    59. Help Hot Literati Save America

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2025 14:03


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    58. Dostoevsky, America, and God

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 62:29


    In this episode, Hailo and Ex-Boyfriend Literati discuss The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky. Join our community: https://hotliterati.substack.com/

    57. The Spirituality of Making Music

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 43:03


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    56. Media before Mass Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2025 31:27


    Me and My Grandma (the OG Hot Literati) discussing her early experiences with media, her love of reading, and more. hotliterati.com

    55. Princess Babygirl

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2024 3:41


    Mini episode on writing, aspirations, community, and more. hotliterati.com

    55. Age, Femininity, and French Culture

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2024 9:32


    On Older, but Better, but Older by Caroline de Maigret and Sophie Mas. hotliterati.com

    54. Be the love you're looking for

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    53. Dreams, Unconsciousness, Narrative

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2024 34:36


    On Ada, or Ardor: A Family Chronicle by Vladimir Nabokov hotliterati.com

    52. How to Flirt with Yourself

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2024 14:31


    On self talk, media, and working toward love. hotliterati.com

    51. Did Balzac have an Eating Disorder?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 8:30


    On Balzac's Relationship to food and Balzac's Omelette: A Delicious Tour of French Food and Culture by Anka Muhlstein. hotliterati.com

    50. On the Transience of being the "Fun One"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 19:58


    A discussion of Paul Takes the Form of a Mortal Girl by Andrea Lawlor. hotliterati.com

    49. Jonathan Haidt: The Scholar According 2 Hot Literati

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 30:21


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    48. Be still my tin heart!

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    On The Steadfast Tin Soldier by Hans Christian Andersen. hotliterati

    47. Is Journaling Art?

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    46. Real Writers Party ( by Anderson II)

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    45. As told by the Interns: (re)Cognition Summer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 28:02


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    44. On The Art Spirit by Robert Henri

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2024 44:04


    A reflection on art making and spirituality, in conversation with Robert Henri. hotliterati.com this was originally paywalled but... oh well... it's the internet

    43. What, why Art, & my 1st Publicly Available Piece of Fiction

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 20:24


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    42. A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Clown

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2024 65:20


    Masha Kurbatova in Conversation with Miles Calderon on the art of being a Clown. Read her piece on Miles here: https://www.hotliterati.com/post/a-portrait-of-the-artist-as-a-young-clown

    41. Literary, but Hardcore

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 25:52


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    40. Talking to my Ex about Dostoevsky Nietzsche, and God

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 46:32


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    39. To be Human is to Try

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2024 18:17


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    38. Stevie from Laams on "The More Ya Know"

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    37. A man's thoughts on Sex and the City S1EP1

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    36. Is your Personal Brand a Prison?

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    35. Stop sending me ARC copies

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    34. Who am I if You want Me?

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    On the dissociation inherent in being desired with mentions of Nancy Friday, Anais Nin, and Kafka.

    33. Stop Looking for Artistic Validation

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    32. Aren't we all Alice (with Victoria)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2024 32:57


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    30. Followers, Subscribers, Lovers, Friends

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2024 25:43


    On social media and the thinning of relationships. hotliterati.com

    29. "Celebrity" is Devolving (& bad for art)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2024 34:11


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    28. A Psychological Guide to Dating as Women

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    27. Loneliness, Finding Yourself, & Nin (again)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 18:56


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    25. The Paradox of Social Media Activism

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    24. My favorite book, the human condition, and math

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2023 25:53


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    22. Internet Malice/Faulkner's Coffin

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    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 11:22


    20. Of course we're F*cking Anxious: A Manifesto for Gen Z

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 17:50


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