Podcast appearances and mentions of Kurt Vonnegut

343 - Just what was it that "influenced" Kurt Vonnegut?" Artistry and intellect are deemed dangerous in this familiarly unchecked government of the future. Tuck in for Vonnegut's satirical story that still intrigues and divides his critics.

Þegar stríðinu fer að halla undir lok berst Þýskaland á þremur vígstöðvum samtímis. Sovétmenn sækja fast að austan, bandamenn þrýsta að vestri og suðri. Berlín fellur, Hitler sviptir sig lífi, og það sem eftir stendur er rústir. Bæði í raun og í hugum fólks. Mannfallið í seinni heimsstyrjöldinni er gríðarlegt, herforingjar höfðu sín markmið, en fórnarlömbin voru milljónir, bæði hermenn og óbreyttir borgarar. Í Dresden var Kurt Vonnegut sem stríðsfangi ekki aðeins vitni að sprengjuregni heldur hluti af hópi sem þurfti að hreinsa upp borgina á eftir. Þetta varð síðar efniviður í verk hans um fáránleika stríðs og minnisleysi mannkynsins. Við lítum líka austur yfir Kyrrahafið þar sem kjarnorkusprengjurnar á Híróshima og Nagasaki marka endalokin formlega. En það eru líka endalok tveggja manna sem höfðu haft afgerandi áhrif á gang mála, bæði Roosevelt og Churchill náðu ekki að upplifa sigurinn eins og þeir vonuðust til. Umsjón: Atli Már Steinarsson Viðmælandi: Gísli Jökull Gíslason

¿Qué tienen en común la ciencia ficción, la religión y la política contemporánea? En este episodio me siento a conversar con Santiago Martínez Cartier, columnista del medio @somosmatear , autor del libro Picnic Sideral y creador del newsletter del mismo nombre, para abrir una puerta al costado esotérico de nuestras ideas más racionales. Hablamos de autores como Johannes Kepler, Mary Shelley, Philip K. Dick, Kurt Vonnegut, Roger Zelazny y Margaret Atwood, pero también de política actual, espiritualidad y los hilos invisibles que conectan los mundos imaginados con las estructuras de poder reales. ¿Puede un texto de ciencia ficción leerse como una profecía? ¿Hay algo místico en los relatos que organizan nuestras vidas?Desde la alta divulgación cósmica de Picnic Sideral hasta los rituales ocultos en la vida cotidiana, este episodio es una invitación a pensar con el corazón encendido y la mente abierta.

Willkommen im Sprawl! Ob eine Gesellschaft, in der jeder Mensch durch ein soziales Bewertungssystem lebt, eine künstliche Intelligenz, die nach dem Tod eines geliebten Menschen dessen Persönlichkeit imitiert, oder eine Zukunft, in der Bewusstsein digital gespeichert werden kann – Sprawl Radio hält unserer Gegenwart einen bitteren, schwarzen Spiegel vor. In einer Zeit, in der Technologie unser Leben mehr denn je bestimmt, liefert Sprawl Radio den dringend benötigten Diskurs: Wo endet Fortschritt, und wo beginnt Kontrollverlust?In dieser Folge: Schlachthof 5 von Kurt Vonnegut bis S. 120. (Übersetzung von Gregor Hens, 2022)In der nächsten Folge lesen wir bis inkl. Kapitel 7 (S. 180).Schreibt uns eine E-Mail an sprawlradio@gmx.deUNSER DISCORD: LINKLetterboxd: Kim_chi und gamurgaIhr mögt unseren Podcast und möchtet uns finanziell unterstützen? Wir freuen uns über kleine oder große Beträge über Paypal: paypal.me/sprawlradio oder an sprawlradio@gmx.deErwähnte Links:Warum dir jeder Scheiß im Abo vertickt wird (Was kostet die Welt?)Every Stormtrooper in Star Wars Explained by Lucasfilm (Wired)

Monkey House  Banda fundada por Don Breithaupt, pianista, vocalista, compositor, arranjador e produtor canadense. O nome do grupo vem de um livro de 1968 de Kurt Vonnegut.A banda foi formada em 1992, com repertório inovador e tendência jazzísticas compostas por DonDiversos artistas convidados contribuíram com músicas e se apresentaram em seus álbuns, incluindo Drew Zingg, Elliott Randall, Michael Leonhart e Jay Graydon. Steely Dan é uma das maiores influências de Breithaupt. A banda faz pop melódico com um toque sofisticado, com pé no Jazz e arranjos de metais.Seu álbum de estreia, Welcome to the Club, foi lançado em 1992, pelo selo Aquarius, sediado no Canadá. Incluí um cover de uma música escrita por Donald Fagen, do Steely Dan, chamada "Lazy Nina", que foi regravada por Greg Phillinganes em 1984, mas nunca gravada pelo próprio Fagen.Seu segundo álbum, True Winter, pelo selo Marigold, lançado em 1998, contou com a colaboração de Richie Hayward, do Little Feat, e David Blamires, do Pat Metheny Group.Em 2005, foi lançada a coletânea Big Money: Singles Remasters Rarities 1992-2005. Contem treze faixas dos dois primeiros álbuns da Monkey House, além de quatro faixas inéditas, incluindo osingle "Tough Love". Entre os convidados estavam Kevin Breit (Norah Jones), Mark Kelso (Gino Vannelli), além de Hayward e Blamires.Seu quarto álbum, Headquarters, foi lançado em 2012, pelo selo Alma, afiliado ao Universal Music Group, artistas convidados incluíram Kim Mitchell, Rik Emmett, Drew Zingg e Michael Leonhart.Uma antologia de álbuns intitulada Retrospective foi lançada em 2013, que inclui quase tudo o que a Monkey House lançou ao longo de suas duas primeiras décadas. Além de músicas de seus três primeiros álbuns, a antologia de 44 músicas inclui material inédito como "I'm Not That Guy", das sessões do Headquarters, cinco faixas instrumentais e algumas entrevistas.Um sexto álbum foi lançado em junho de 2016, Left, pelo selo Alma/Universal. O título faz referência ao fato deBreithaupt ter feito as malas e se mudado de Toronto para a costa oeste, chegando à região de Los Angeles em fevereiro de 2013.O grupo principal de músicos do álbum são:baterista Mark Kelso, o baixista Pat Kilbride e o guitarrista Justin Abedin, com Breithaupt contribuindo nos teclados e o baixista Peter Cardinali como convidado em uma faixa. Além de Elliott Randall e Jay Graydon, outros convidados incluem os backing vocals David Blamires (Pat Metheny Group), Lucy Woodward (Snarky Puppy), William Sperandei no trompete e o saxofonista Donny McCaslin. Drew Zingg e Michael Leonhart também retornam para contribuir com solos. O álbum estreou na 9ª posição na parada de jazz do iTunes dos EUA, na 2ª posição na parada de jazz do iTunes doCanadá, e alcançou a 24ª posição na parada de álbuns de jazz da Billboard.Discografia:·       Welcome to the Club (1992)·       True Winter (1998)·       Big Money: SinglesRemasters Rarities 1992-2005 (2005)·       Headquarters (2012)·       Retrospective (2013)·       Left (2016)·       Friday (2019)·       Remember the Audio (2022)·       Crashbox (2025)  

Put down the Kurt Vonnegut and put on your helmet, you're going in at quarterback as we watch Varsity Blues! Alex and Sean have never seen this high school football cult classic from 1999 that is also at the heart of Michael Scott's movie Monday. We talk about the good, the bad, the insane, the toxic, and the ridiculous that go into this movie, making sure to highlight all of the broken noses, house parties, and whipped cream bikinis on the way to the end zone.  Then in the Conference Room we answer a few extra questions from our Scott's Tots Patreon community about best Beatles songs, greatest athletes, superhero movies, and more! Support our show and become a member of ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Scott's Tots⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Patreon! For only $5/month, Tots get ad-free episodes plus exclusive access to our monthly Mailbag episodes where we casually pick through every single message/question/comment we receive. We also have bonus series available to our Patrons, like our White Lotus Christmas Special, Party Down, Ted Lasso, Survivor, and unreleased episodes of this show. Oh, and Tots get access to exclusive channels on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fresh off their live family time taping, Tim and Guy regroup, with cocktails in hand and spirits high. Among the chaos; wise words from Kurt Vonnegut, Rob Lowe's connection to Patrick Schwarzenegger and maybe outing recent guest Josh Thomson's new film, MAYBE?! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues   Joseph Heller (1923-1999) Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22 and its sequel, Closing Time, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded in San Francisco on October 17, 1994. Since its original publication in 1961, Catch-22 by Joseph Heller has become a classic of anti-war literature, gaining fame during the Vietnam era for its dark and satirical look at American military life. Filmed to middling results by Mike Nichols in 1970, a new miniseries on Hulu has brought the novel back into the spotlight, where its focus on circular reasoning and insanity seems a propos to life during the current American regime. Catch-22 was Joseph Heller's first novel. In the 1970s he wrote the novels Something Happened and Good as Gold, and in the 1980s God Knows and Picture This, and the non-fiction No Laughing Matter about his struggle with Guillan-Barre Syndrome In 1994, Joseph Heller came out with a sequel to Catch-22, titled Closing Time, which deals with what happened to Yossarian and other characters after the end of World War II. This interview was recorded during that book tour and deals with both books, as well as other aspects of his career, along with comparisons to the works of Kurt Vonnegut. Despite respectful reviews and a good reputation, Closing Time is mostly forgotten today, though it is easily available on-line in both paper and e-book. Joseph Heller published a memoir, Now and Then, in 1998, and another novel, Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man, an autobiographical work about an author who is unable to shake the success of his very first novel, was published posthumously in 2000. This is the first airing of the entire interview. .   Review of “Parade” at BroadwaySF Orpheum Theatre through June 8, 2025. Review of “Pacific Overtures” at Brava Theater Center (Brava Center for the Arts) through June 15, 2025.   Book Interview/Events and Theatre Links Note: Shows may unexpectedly close early or be postponed due to actors' positive COVID tests. Check the venue for closures, ticket refunds, and vaccination and mask requirements before arrival. Dates are in-theater performances unless otherwise noted. Some venues operate Tuesday – Sunday; others Wednesday or Thursday through Sunday. All times Pacific Time. Closing dates are sometimes extended. Book Stores Bay Area Book Festival  See website for highlights from the 110th Annual Bay Area Book Festival, May 31 – June 1, 2025. Book Passage.  Monthly Calendar. Mix of on-line and in-store events. Books Inc.  Mix of on-line and in-store events. The Booksmith.  Monthly Event Calendar. BookShop West Portal. Monthly Event Calendar. Center for Literary Arts, San Jose. See website for Book Club guests in upcoming months. Green Apple Books. Events calendar. Kepler's Books  On-line Refresh the Page program listings. Live Theater Companies Actors Ensemble of Berkeley.  Summers at John Hinkel Park: Cymbeline opens July 4; The Taming of the Shrew opens August 16. See website for readings and events. Actor's Reading Collective (ARC).   See website for upcoming productions. African American Art & Culture Complex. See website for calendar. Afro-Solo Theatre Company.See website for calendar. American Conservatory Theatre Co-Founders. a world premiere hip-hop musical May 29 – July 6, Strand. Kim's Convenience by Ins Choi, Sept 18 – Oct 19, Toni Rembe Theatre. Aurora Theatre  The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe by Jane Wagner, with Marga Gomez, July 12 – August 10.  Awesome Theatre Company. See website for information. Berkeley Rep. The Aves by Jihae Park, through June 8, 2025, Peets Theatre. The Big Reveal Live Show written and performed by Sasha Velour, June 4 – 15, Roda Theatre. Who's With Me. written and performed by W. Kamau Bell, June 17-22, Roda Theatre. Berkeley Shakespeare Company Julius Caesar, June 13-21, Live Oak Theater, Berkeley. y. See website for upcoming events and productions. Boxcar Theatre. The Illusionist with Kevin Blake, live at the Palace Theatre. Brava Theatre Center: Pacific Overtures, through June 15, 2025. BroadwaySF: Parade,  May 20 – June 8, Orpheum. A Beautiful Noise: The Neil Diamond Musical, June 3-22, Golden Gate. See website for complete listings for the Orpheum, Golden Gate and Curran Theaters. Broadway San Jose:  Moulin Rouge!, The Musical. July 8-13. See website for other events. Center Rep: Happy Pleasant Valley, June 1- 29. Lesher Center. Central Stage. See website for upcoming productions, 5221 Central Avenue, Richmond Central Works  The Last Goat by Gary Graves, June 28 – July 27. Cinnabar Theatre. Bright Star, June 13-29, Sonoma State. Club Fugazi. Dear San Francisco ongoing. Check website for Music Mondays listings. Contra Costa Civic Theatre Fiddler on the Roof June 7 – 22. See website for other events. Golden Thread  Oriental, or 1001 Ways to Tie Yourself In Knots by Evren Odcikin June 7-8, Potrero Stage. See website for other events. Hillbarn Theatre: Murder for Two, a musical comedy, October 9 – November 2, 2025. Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. See website for specific workshops and events. Los Altos Stage Company. Twelfth Night by William Shakespeare, May 29 – June 22. Lower Bottom Playaz  See website for upcoming productions. Magic Theatre. Aztlan by Luis Alfaro, World Premiere, June 25 – July 13. See website for additional events. Marin Shakespeare Company: A Midsummer Night's Dream by William Shakespeare, June 13 – July 13, Forest Meadows Amphitheatre. See website for other events. Mission Cultural Center for Latino Arts Upcoming Events Page. New Conservatory Theatre Center (NCTC) To My Girls by JC Lee, through June 8. Pride Cabaret, June 6-21.  Ride the Cyclone, the musical, July 11 – August 15. New Performance Traditions.  See website for upcoming schedule Oakland Theater Project. Les Blancs (The Whites) by Lorraine Hansberry, July 11 – 27. Odd Salon: Upcoming events in San Francisco & New York, and streaming. Palace of Fine Arts Theater.  See website for event listings. Pear Theater. Pear Slices, May 23 – June 8. Constellations by Nick Payne, June 27 – July 20.See website for staged readings and other events. Playful People Productions. See web page for information on summer camps. Presidio Theatre. See website for complete schedule of events and performances. Ray of Light: Next to Normal. May 30 – June 21. Ross Valley Players: The Book of Will  by Lauren Gunderson, May 9 – June 8. See website for New Works Sunday night readings and other events. San Francisco Playhouse. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time based on the novel by Mark Haddon, adapted by Simon Stephens. May 1-June 21. SFBATCO.  See website for upcoming streaming and in- theater shows.  The Day The Sky Turned Orange by Julius Ernesto, Sept 5 – Oct. 5, Z Space. San Jose Stage Company: Sweet Charity,  June 4 – 29.. Shotgun Players.  Yellowface by David Henry Hwang, May 10 – June 14. South Bay Musical Theatre:  Brigadoon, May 17-June 7, Stagebridge: See website for events and productions. Storytime every 4th Saturday. The Breath Project. Streaming archive. The Marsh: Calendar listings for Berkeley, San Francisco and Marshstream. Theatre Lunatico See website for upcoming events and producctions. Theatre Rhino  Doodler by John Fisher, May 31 – July 6, The Marsh, San Francisco. The Laramie Project, June 19-29.. Streaming: Essential Services Project, conceived and performed by John Fisher, all weekly performances now available on demand. TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. Come Back to the 5 & Dime, Jimmy Dean  Jimmy Dean, A New Musical, June  18 – July 13. Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts. Word for Word.  See website for upcoming productions. Misc. Listings: BAMPFA: On View calendar for Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive. Berkeley Symphony: See website for listings. Chamber Music San Francisco: Calendar, 2025 Season. Dance Mission Theatre. On stage events calendar. Fort Mason Center. Events calendar. Oregon Shakespeare Festival: Calendar listings and upcoming shows. San Francisco Gay Men's Chorus. See schedule for upcoming SFGMC performances. San Francisco Opera. Calendar listings. San Francisco Symphony. Calendar listings. Filmed Live Musicals: Searchable database of all filmed live musicals, podcast, blog. If you'd like to add your bookstore or theater venue to this list, please write Richard@kpfa.org                                   .   . The post June 5, 2025: Joseph Heller: The Man Who Gave Us “Catch-22” appeared first on KPFA.

SUMMARY: I pretty much summarized it with the title. I've read/listened to 50+ books since January 1 and I'M DONE. No, but I am done with two authors for sure, listen to find out who!Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 200 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he was selected to perform on the “New Faces” showcase at the Just For Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal. He currently tours the country www.KellenErskine.comBOOKS LISTED IN THIS EPISODE:I actually hope you listen to this episode before reading this list, I hate spoilers and giving them, but I also wanted to provide convenient links to all the books I mention. So listen first, I promise it's more fun than finding out this way. Are you done? Great, here you go:Self Compassion: https://amzn.to/3SC5dyW100 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think: https://amzn.to/3Zi5niGWhat I'd Say to the Martians, by Jack Handey: https://amzn.to/4jxikw0Means of Ascent (LBJ book #2): https://amzn.to/4kp295gSinbad by Kurt Vonnegut: https://amzn.to/43XuLwGBig Magic: https://amzn.to/4dMCVLPAll About Me, by Mel Brooks: https://amzn.to/3Hlysn1

Kurt Vonnegut's contribution to the anti-war novel views details of WWII, PTSD, and the firebombing of Dresden through the science fiction(?) lenses of time-travel, alien abduction, and clinging to a favorite sci-fi author. So it goes.Today's root beer is Abita.Intro and Outro music by Stockmusic331 on Pond5Send us a text

It's another Zoomed Out, Author Deep Dive episode, this time on Kurt Vonnegut, with guest Nic Pietersma. Ways to support the podcast: Buy Me a Book/Coffee!: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sethheasled Support Me on Patreon!: https://www.patreon.com/hugospodcast Pick a Book off the Mondo List and contact me: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1s6JbgvwCB3ptr2cDZWWaEHvbc-BEmC5Y5avdf2kaLqQ/edit?usp=sharing Segments and time codes: (06:43) – Intro to Kurt Vonnegut (12:00) – Vonnegut 101 (24:38) … Continue reading "Zoomed Out: Kurt Vonnegut, with guest Nic Pietersma"

Joseph Heller, author of Catch-22 and its sequel, Closing Time, in conversation with Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff, recorded in San Francisco on October 17, 1994. Since its original publication in 1961, Catch-22 by Joseph Heller has become a classic of anti-war literature, gaining fame during the Vietnam era for its dark and satirical look at American military life. Filmed to middling results by Mike Nichols in 1970, a new miniseries on Hulu has brought the novel back into the spotlight, where its focus on circular reasoning and insanity seems a propos to life during the current American regime. Catch-22 was Joseph Heller's first novel. In the 1970s he wrote the novels Something Happened and Good as Gold, and in the 1980s God Knows and Picture This, and the non-fiction No Laughing Matter about his struggle with Guillan-Barre Syndrome In 1994, Joseph Heller came out with a sequel to Catch-22, titled Closing Time, which deals with what happened to Yossarian and other characters after the end of World War II. This interview was recorded during that book tour and deals with both books, as well as other aspects of his career, along with comparisons to the works of Kurt Vonnegut. Despite respectful reviews and a good reputation, Closing Time is mostly forgotten today, though it is easily available on-line in both paper and e-book. Joseph Heller published a memoir, Now and Then, in 1998, and another novel, Portrait of the Artist as an Old Man, an autobiographical work about an author who is unable to shake the success of his very first novel, was published posthumously in 2000. This podcast was originally digitized and posted on May 21, 2019. The post From the Archive: Joseph Heller (1923-1999) appeared first on KPFA.

Odat: Orbital Drop Armor Team by Ltc(r) Alexander R Armor Ca Tambascia Amazon.com Are you ready to embark on a thrilling journey through the pages of a Military SciFi series that will take you to the edge of your seat? Look no further than "ODAT: Orbital Drop Armor Team" - a story unlike any other in the genre. Based on the personal experiences of a US Army Armor CAV Officer, this series is a gripping account of his time in KFOR/SFOR, OEF, and OIF. But here's the twist - it's all written as science fiction! Buckle up and get ready to immerse yourself in a world of action, adventure, and futuristic warfare. This series is not your typical military SciFi story - it's a true account transformed into a captivating and imaginative tale that will leave you wanting more. With the same spirit as Kurt Vonnegut's autobiography, this series is a must-read for fans of the genre. Don't miss out on the latest news and updates from the author - sign up for the newsletter today! You'll be the first to know about upcoming releases and exclusive content. So what are you waiting for? Dive into the world of "ODAT: Orbital Drop Armor Team" and enjoy the ride!

A great book for if you want to know if your dick size is average! Today we are talking about Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut. A classic book full of wild scifi stories, men thinking they are the only person in the world who matters, and a lot of commentary on how capitalism has destroyed the enviroment. WARNING: domestic violence, assualt, racism, homophobia, mental illnessBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/book-cult--5718878/support.

Chocolate Yoddah reads a timeless piece from Kurt Vonnegut.Follow Me On TikTokhttps://www.tiktok.com/@chocolate_yoddahGet Uncensored Content On Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/ThePersistentRumorFacebookhttps://www.facebook.com/ThePersistentRumorInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/ThePersistentRumorTwitterhttps://twitter.com/PersistentRumorOriginal theme music written, produced, and performed by Chocolate Yoddah

Willkommen auf unserer SciFi-Ecke Couch. Normalerweise kommt die Scifi Ecke am Ende jeder Sprawl Radio Folge. Doch die vielen Filme, Serien und Bücher erfordern spezielle Maßnahmen. SciFi Ecke Deluxe - here you go.In der nächsten Folge lesen Schlachthof 5 von Kurt Vonnegut bis bis S. 123. (Übersetzung von Gregor Hens, 2022)Schreibt uns eine E-Mail an sprawlradio@gmx.deUNSER DISCORD: LINKLetterboxd: Kim_chi und gamurgaIhr mögt unseren Podcast und möchtet uns finanziell unterstützen? Wir freuen uns über kleine oder große Beträge über Paypal: paypal.me/sprawlradio oder an sprawlradio@gmx.deIn dieser Folge:Andor DevsDredd (2012)The Last of Us Das zweigeteilte All von Ralph NeumüllerWarhammer 40KFinal Destination Bloodlines (2025)

Notes from James:The biggest lie about writing is that it takes years. I've written multiple books in less than a month—including bestsellers. With the right system, anyone can do this.In this episode, I break down how to structure your first book and why your life experience, not your grammar, is your superpower. You'll also hear my take on AI writing, and why your personal story is something no algorithm can ever replicate.Episode Highlights:Yes, you really can write and publish a great book in 30 days. In Part 2 of this writing series, I walk you through the actual systems that make it not only possible—but repeatable.You'll learn four powerful “meta-outline” frameworks you can use to organize any non-fiction book quickly and clearly. I'll show you how I wrote Think Like a Billionaire in under 30 days using one of these frameworks, and how authors I know have launched entire careers with similar methods (some even in just three days). I also dive deep into one of the most important—but most overlooked—parts of writing a book: your first sentence. You'll hear legendary first lines from some of the world's best authors and learn why they work.This episode is a blend of process and artistry—because writing a great book requires both.This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp.Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/JAMES and get on your way to being your best self.What You'll Learn:4 concrete frameworks that will help you write a 20+ chapter book fastThe myth of needing years to write a book (and how to break it)How I turned podcast interviews with billionaires into a full book in less than a monthWhy your first sentence matters more than your title—and how to make it irresistibleHow to write with authenticity, vulnerability, and momentumWhy AI can't replace you—and never will—when it comes to storytellingTimestamps00:00 Introduction: Writing a Book in 30 Days00:54 The Four Frameworks for Writing02:03 Example: Think Like a Billionaire05:10 Overcoming Writing Myths13:14 AI and the Future of Writing20:47 The Power of a Strong First Line23:51 Exploring the Opening Lines of Iconic Novels24:14 Ralph Ellison's Invisible Man: A Civil Rights Era Classic25:04 Jack Kerouac's On the Road: A Journey of Rediscovery27:23 Gabriel Garcia Marquez's 100 Years of Solitude: A Nobel-Winning Masterpiece30:54 Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five: A War Story with a Twist34:20 Jennifer Egan's Welcome to the Goon Squad: A Pulitzer Prize Winner35:25 Charles Bukowski's Post Office: A Tale of Mistakes and Realities38:57 William Gibson's Neuromancer: The Birth of Cyberpunk40:16 The Importance of First Lines in Storytelling42:36 Crafting Relatable and Vulnerable NarrativesP.S. Want to go deeper? Check out my full course on Udemy or visit chooseyourselfacademy.com: How to Write and Publish a Book in 30 Days – available now.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Wir sind von der Ringwelt zurück und machen uns direkt wieder auf den Weg. Erst nach Dresden. Und dann nach Tralfamador. Was ein Stress. Wie das so ist. And so it goes.Ein neues Buch: Wir lesen Schlachthof 5 (1969) von Kurt Vonnegut, erschienen bei Hoffmann und Campe.In dieser Folge: Schlachthof 5 von Kurt Vonnegut bis inkl. Kapitel 2 (Übersetzung von Gregor Hens, 2022)In der nächsten Folge lesen wir bis S. 123.Schreibt uns eine E-Mail an sprawlradio@gmx.deUNSER DISCORD: LINKLetterboxd: Kim_chi und gamurgaIhr mögt unseren Podcast und möchtet uns finanziell unterstützen? Wir freuen uns über kleine oder große Beträge über Paypal: paypal.me/sprawlradio oder an sprawlradio@gmx.de

Ett av mer oväntade svaren på andra världskrigets fasor kom från den amerikanska romankonsten. Mattias Hagberg funderar över kriget som fars. Lyssna på alla avsnitt i Sveriges Radio Play. ESSÄ: Detta är en text där skribenten reflekterar över ett ämne eller ett verk. Åsikter som uttrycks är skribentens egna.Mellan den 13 och den 15 februari 1945 genomförde hundratals brittiska och amerikanska bombplan en serie räder mot Dresden, en stad som fram till dess varit förskonad från angrepp.Brandbomberna skapade en eldstorm som förödde stadens centrala delar och tog livet av runt 25 000 civila som gömde sig i källare och skyddsrum.En ung Kurt Vonnegut befann sig i staden. Han var krigsfånge och överlevde tack vare en slump. Tillsammans med ett hundratal andra amerikanska soldater satt han, i brist på interneringsplatser, inspärrad i källaren i ett slakthus i utkanten av centrala Dresden. Han hörde branden, kände värmen, men klarade sig oskadd – åtminstone i fysisk bemärkelse. Efteråt blev han och de andra krigsfångarna beordrade att bistå i uppröjningen av staden. De samlade lik. De grävde fram lik. Staplade lik. Brände lik. Minnena från terrorbombningen av Dresden skulle förfölja Kurt Vonnegut livet ut, som en närmast obegriplig erfarenhet. Gång på gång försökte han, när han etablerat sig som författare hemma i USA, att sätt ord på det han upplevt. Men språket verkade inte räcka till. Eller som han själv skulle komma att uttrycka det: ”… det finns inget intelligent att säga om en massaker.”Till slut, mot 1960-talets sista år, satte han sig ändå ner och skrev. Orden kom till honom, men han var tvungen att gå en omväg. Texten, romanen, tog formen av en fars, en absurd saga, en skruvad komedi. När den publicerades fick den titeln ”Slakthus 5”, och är numera en av världens mest kända krigsromaner. Men den handlar egentligen inte om krig. Den handlar om Billy Pilgrim, en medelålders optiker i efterkrigstidens USA, som blivit kidnappad av utomjordingar och därför kan uppleva alla skeden i sitt liv på en och samma gång. Oupphörligen kastas han fram och tillbaka i tiden, till sin familjs förtvivlan. Det är inte helt enkelt att leva med en tidsresenär.”Slakthus 5” är en roman utan egentlig struktur. Tiden är söndertrasad och intrigen fragmentarisk, men den har ett centrum, en nollpunkt. Billy Pilgrim har, precis som Kurt Vonnegut själv, upplevt terrorbombningarna av Dresden. Men det enda han egentligen har att säga om detta extrema våld är romanens återkommande mantra: ”Så kan det gå.”Billy Pilgrim är en fånig karaktär. Han befinner sig ljusår från de hjältar som blivit stapelvara i fiktionen om andra världskriget. Han är rädd och tafatt. Snubblar fram genom tillvaron och kriget.Lika fånig är Yossarian, huvudpersonen i ”Moment 22”, Joseph Hellers satiriska skildring av en skvadron amerikanska bombflygare under krigets slutskede, med enda skillnaden att Yossarian råkar bomba i stället för att bli bombad.Ja, så kan det gå.I litteraturhistorien brukar ”Slakthus 5” och ”Moment 22” länkas samman med Thomas Pynchons ”Gravitationens regnbåge”. Alla bär de på tydliga och gemensamma drag, såväl stilistiskt som tematiskt. Här finns inga vinnare eller förlorare. Inga hjältar eller skurkar. Inget ont eller gott. Bara en absurd och svåröverskådlig, för att inte säga sönderslagen, verklighet.Här, i dessa verk, är kriget en mörk komedi, en absurd fars, ett postmodernistiskt spektakel. Men inte för att dessa författare är blinda för våldet, smärtan och skräcken – tvärtom. Det finns helt enkelt inget intelligent att säga om en massaker, om ett våld som antagit sådana proportioner, och en sådan teknologisk och byråkratisk förfining, att det mänskliga förståndet upphör att räcka till.Alla tre romanerna rör sig därför i utkanten av kriget. Själva striderna, själva våldet, är aldrig i centrum. Nästan hela ”Slakthus 5” utspelar sig efter krigsslutet, i USA eller i rymden; ”Moment 22” är förlagd till en flygbas på en ö i Medelhavet, långt från de städer som ska bombas; och i ”Gravitationens regnbåge” följer romanens huvudperson, Tyrone Slothrop, kriget på håll, först som underrättelseofficer i London, sen som fredlös på kontinenten dagarna och veckorna efter freden.Det som ska berättas är för smärtsamt för att sägas rakt ut.Humorn, det farsartade i dessa romaner, går att förstå på samma sätt. Det traumatiska, det som gör så ont att språket bryter samman, går bara att närma sig på omvägar – genom att ställa världen på huvudet, genom att vända ut och in på det invanda.I ”Moment 22” är krigets logik vrängd till en skrattspegel. Huvudpersonen Yossarian försöker genom hela romanen bli befriad från tjänstgöring eftersom alla i kriget vill mörda honom; tyskarna skjuter på hans plan så fort de får chansen, och hans egna befäl envisas med att skicka honom på livsfarliga uppdrag med en enda förklaring: att kriget, nationen och framtiden kräver hans mod. Men, undrar Yossarian, gång på gång: ”Vad är det för mening med att vinna kriget om jag själv är död.”Och dö kommer han nästan givet att göra eftersom hans befäl oavbrutet lägger till nya uppdrag för att gynna sina egna karriärer i den militära byråkratin. Nej, Yossarian kan inte komma undan. Hans förståelse för krigets absoluta vansinne är ett bevis på att han är mentalt frisk, och därmed kapabel att fortsätta flyga och fortsätta bomba stad efter stad. Det är denna regel som är moment 22.Samma princip, samma galna logik, genomsyrar på sätt och vis även ”Slakthus 5” och ”Gravitationens regnbåge”. Det moderna kriget, präglat av massförstörelse, byråkrati och statistik, har inget heroiskt över sig. Här finns inga segrar eller förluster. Bara en närmast oändlig förmåga att förstöra.Yossarian väljer till slut att desertera. Han flyr för att ta sig till det neutrala Sverige, men läsaren får aldrig reda på om han lyckas. På romanens sista sida står det bara att han försvann. Samma sak händer i ”Gravitationens regnbåge”. Mot slutet av Thomas Pynchons väldiga roman är det som om huvudpersonen Tyrone Slothrop långsamt upphör att finnas till. Hans identitet blir alltmer upplöst, hans förmåga att agera alltmer otydlig. Till slut är han också försvunnen.Ja, total utplåning är det moderna krigets etos.Kurt Vonnegut beskriver det enda som återstår: ”Alla förutsätts vara döda, aldrig säga någonting eller önska någonting mer. Allting förutsätts vara mycket tyst efter en massaker, och är det också alltid, om man bortser från fåglarna. Och vad säger då fåglarna? Allt som går att säga om en massaker, sådant som 'Poo-tii-viit?'”Så kan det gå.Mattias Hagbergförfattare, journalist och lektor i litterär gestaltning

In this episode of Leading Human, host Chad Prevost discusses the relevance of Kurt Vonnegut's 1952 novel, Player Piano, in the context of today's AI-driven world. Prevost explores the book's depiction of a future where machines perform both physical and cognitive labor, drawing parallels to current advancements in AI and its societal implications. He emphasizes the need to consider the human experience during this transitional period, addressing issues of job displacement, identity, and societal value. Prevost also reflects on the promises and challenges of AI, advocating for a thoughtful and balanced approach to integrating AI into our lives and work.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:29 Introducing 'Player Piano' by Kurt Vonnegut01:55 Relevance of 'Player Piano' to AI and Modern Society07:21 The Hierarchical Society in 'Player Piano'08:35 The Turning Point: Paul Proteus' Struggle11:05 AI's Impact on Society and Human Identity14:57 Big Self School's Mission and AI Integration17:21 Conclusion and Invitation to EngageWant a communication and wellbeing workshop that actually sticks? Whether you're building trust or leveling up team accountability, we've got you. Book your custom team training via the link here.

On Ron's Amazing Stories this week we look into the sensational, fast-paced, and wildly imaginative world of Pulp Magazines, exploring both their history and some captivating stories from the era. Episode Highlights: Introduction to Pulp Magazines. Story 1: "Test Rocket" (Read by Ron) Published in Amazing Science Fiction Stories, April 1959. A tale of humanity's first attempt at space exploration. The intriguing juxtaposition of human curiosity and alien perception. Story 2: "Toy Shop" (Read by Corey Samuels) Appeared in Analog Science Fiction and Fact, April 1962. Written by Harry Harrison, famous for The Stainless Steel Rat. A toy can change the world. Story 3: "2BR02B" (Read by Anthony Wood) Authored by Kurt Vonnegut, first published in If: Worlds of Science Fiction, January 1962. A dystopian story reflecting on life, death, and society's control over both. Story 4: "We Didn't Do Anything Wrong…Hardly" (Read by Fatima) From Astounding Science Fiction, May 1959. A whimsical sci-fi adventure, rumored to have inspired the 1985 film The Explorers. Closing Thoughts. Thank You for Listening! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe, rate, and share! Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at . Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod () and is Licensed under . Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from , stream it on or on the mobile version of . Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on . Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this . Social Links: Contact Links:

In the spotlight is Ruby Peru who, studied under Kurt Vonnegut during the 1980s, and David Foster Wallace during the 1990s, and today ghostwrites memoirs, as well as offering developmental editing services. She has also written a novel titled “Bits of String too Small to Save,” among other books.  We discuss:  >> The distinction between memoirs and autobiographies >> Ruby Peru's ghostwriting methodology >> The keys to writing a successful memoir >> Development book editing >> The psychology of readers >> Etc.  Learn more about Ruby Peru's books and writing services here: https://rubyperu.com  Novelist Spotlight is produced and hosted by Mike Consol. Check out his novels here: https://snip.ly/yz18no  Write to Mike Consol at novelistspotlight@gmail.com 

Initial focus in this episode was on the devastating and tragic 2003 Rhode Island Station nightclub fire seen by hundreds of millions of people, how it happened, its takeaways, and the quest for justice as well as related issues on fire safety which continue to persist today. Scott James also spoke about "people without clout" and a frightful incident involving "the killing" of his mother by a driver driving on the wrong side of a one way street. He and Michael Krasny spoke of heroism, victims and survivors and the desire and need to assign blame for tragedies, humanization of villains and how tough it is in the present to be a journalist. Scott James related how his book on The Station nightclub fire became a major story on the television show 48 Hours and the stigma, anger and blowback that was directed at him as well as reported stories that never occurred and media demonizations. He also discussed the role of AI in newspapers now and up ahead, differences between fiction and non-fiction and what writing novels taught him. Michael went on to ask James about the pioneering digitalization of his novels and the early uses of video and YouTube to promote them. James also spoke of the major influence on his novel writing of Kurt Vonnegut, his experiences with homophobia as a young gay writer, why he came out of the closet, differences he sees between journalism and fiction and his work for The New York Times. He spoke nostalgically of New York being "a playground for journalists" and Krasny asked him what his thoughts were as a Columbia graduate on the $400 million held back from Columbia by the federal government. A highly intelligent and wide ranging deep dive interview!

You don't have to be on, you don't have to push. Just be right here. Right now. He wants you to know that He's working when you're resting. He's moving without moving, while you're still.Be still in the Miracle, in His Love. It's your time. SHOW UP AS YOU ARE. HE ALREADY CHOSE YOU. I love you, nik QUOTESDivine Mercy Prayer"Your calling is not about you." - via @rebeccadupas"To practice any art, no matter how well or badly, is a way to make your soul grow. So do it." - Kurt Vonnegut

In 1973, Kurt Vonnegut releases his much awaited follow up to Slaughterhouse-Five. Just one year later, off the tails of Buffalo Bill and the Indians, Robert Altman tasks Alan Rudolph with writing him a script based on this book, Breakfast of Champions. His one direction being, "don't follow the book", advice that would be echoed by Kurt Vonnegut himself. The project slowly fizzles away into the dustbin... until 1999. This week we're talking Alan Rudolph's BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS, starring Bruce Willis as Dwayne Hoover. We take a trip to Alan-Town to talk about the new Choose Me 4K, this film's recent 4K restoration, then we get into Vonnegut talk, how this film and the book find common ground, car dealers in the Bush era, late capitalism and the "self-made" owner class, and also a lot of joking around! Write in to the mailbag for our finale episode! Follow Altmania: Linktree estebannoel.com Altman / Rudolph archive Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/altmania

Tracy talks about the difficulty of finding English-language writing about another strike she'd like to cover. Holly talks about why Kurt Vonnegut appeals so deeply to teenagers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doubt isn't the enemy of artistic greatness—it's the catalyst. Reuniting after two months apart, Ty and Nathan dive into the profound relationship between artistic excellence and uncertainty through Robert Hughes' provocative quote: "The greater the artist, the greater the doubt."Ty shares his exciting news about being accepted to the Marfa Invitational after years of persistent applications, exemplifying how perseverance through doubt eventually bears fruit. We explore Charles Bukowski's observation that intelligence breeds uncertainty while ignorance fosters unearned confidence, and how this paradox shapes the creative journey.The conversation weaves through profound insights from Anton Chekhov on asking questions rather than providing answers, Francis Bacon's challenge to "deepen the mystery," and Kurt Vonnegut's call to "jump off cliffs and develop wings on the way down." Drawing parallels between artistic exploration and literal mapmaking, we discuss how venturing into unknown creative territory requires tolerating discomfort while expanding our artistic capabilities.Whether you're feeling stuck in your creative practice or questioning your direction, this episode offers a refreshing perspective: interesting failures lead to interesting successes. By redefining what success means and embracing experimentation as part of the journey, artists can transform doubt from a burden into a powerful tool for growth.Ready to make your most interesting work? Join us for a conversation that might just change how you view uncertainty in your creative practice. As Van Gogh wisely advised, "I am always doing what I cannot do yet in order to learn how to do it."Send us a message - we would love to hear from you!Make sure to follow us on Instagram here:@justmakeartpodcast @tynathanclark @nathanterborg

Washburn University (KS) Percussion Professor, Composer, and Performer Von Hansen stops by to talk about his recent album Mortal Coil (03:15), his Percussion and Composition job at Washburn (16:05), growing up in Topeka and the wide array of musical experiences of his early life (25:30), going to Washburn for undergrad and studying with Tom Morgan (36:20), his masters years at the University of Central Michigan and his doctorate from the University of Kansas (52:20), the challenges of his career during his first job at Friends University (KS) (01:05:40), and finishes with the Random Ass Questions, including discussions of percussion repertoire choices, classic horror films, Kurt Vonnegut books, Caroline Shaw, and local artists (01:15:50).Finishing with a Rave on the 2023 film Robot Dreams (01:40:00).Von Hansen links:Von Hansen's websiteVon Hansen's Washburn University page“Mortal Coil” - Von Hansen“Ad Astra” - Von Hansen“Lenses” - Von Hansen“Anything Worthwhile is Perishable” - Von Hansen“Gr@wLix” - Von HansenPrevious Podcast Guests mentionedMatthew Lau in 2021Marco Schirripa in 2022Hannah Weaver in 2021Jamie Whitmarsh in 2021Andrew Richardson in 2023Alexis C. Lamb in 2021Rebecca Kite in 2018Other Links:Ji Hye JungAndrew SpencerTommy DobbsJosh TurnerRyan PearsonCaroline RobinsonNathan BusheyJason DegenhardtDaniel AlbertsonTheo MusickRay Dillard“Nagoya Marimbas” - Steve ReichTom MorganThe Jazz Drummer's Reading Workbook - Tom MorganCoe PercussionQuey Percussion DuoAnya PogorelovaReading Mallet Percussion Music - Rebecca KitePhantom RegimentDavid GillinghamSusan Powell“Third Construction” - John CageChopped“Velocities” - Joseph SchwantnerPulp Fiction trailerDashing Through the Snow trailerSheik Yerbouti - Frank ZappaThe Gate trailerHellraiser trailerThe Silence of the Lambs trailerSlaughterhouse-Five - Kurt VonnegutSlapstick - Kurt VonnegutChoke - Chuck PalahniukWhat We Do in the Shadows TV ShowDavid LynchPartita for Eight Voices - Caroline ShawGordon ShermanRaves:Robot Dreams trailer

Holly is joined by guest host Bryan Young for a live show at Indiana Comic Con, focused on the life and work of the author Kurt Vonnegut, known for his dark humor and dystopian visions of the future. Research: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica. "Kurt Vonnegut". Encyclopedia Britannica, 4 Feb. 2025, https://www.britannica.com/biography/Kurt-Vonnegut “Kurt Vonnegut Lecture.” Case Western Reserve University. 2004. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_RUgnC1lm8&t=551s Manikowski, Amy. “The Legacy of Kurt Vonnegut.” Biblio. https://www.biblio.com/blog/2022/11/the-legacy-of-kurt-vonnegut “Meet Kurt Vonnegut.” Kurt Vonnegut Museum and Library. https://www.vonnegutlibrary.org/biography/ Shields, Charles J. “And So It Goes: Kurt Vonnegut, a Life.” St. Martin’s Griffin. 2012. Strand, Ginger. “How Jane Vonnegut Made Kurt Vonnegut a Writer.” The New Yorker. Dec. 3, 2015. https://www.newyorker.com/books/page-turner/how-jane-vonnegut-made-kurt-vonnegut-a-writer Sumner, Gregory D. “Unstuck in Time: Kurt Vonnegut’s Life and Novels.” Seven Stories Press. 2011. Weide, Robert B. and Don Argott. “Kurt Vonnegut: Unstuck in Time.” IFC Films. 2021. Vonnegut, Kurt. “Palm Sunday: An Autobiographical Collage.” Dial Press. 1999. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eric Newman speaks with Bruce Robbins about his latest book, Atrocity: A Literary History, which explores how literary accounts of mass killing came to shape our collective moral indignation against such violence. Moving from the pre-modern era to the twentieth century, Robbins's book wrestles with how texts from the Bible to Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" reckon–or fail to reckon–with atrocity, drawing out the risks of representing such violence, namely forgetting it altogether or normalizing its horrors.

Eric Newman speaks with Bruce Robbins about his latest book, "Atrocity: A Literary History," which explores how literary accounts of mass killing came to shape our collective moral indignation against such violence. Moving from the pre-modern era to the twentieth century, Robbins's book wrestles with how texts from the Bible to Kurt Vonnegut's "Slaughterhouse-Five" reckon–or fail to reckon–with atrocity, drawing out the risks of representing such violence, namely forgetting it altogether or normalizing its horrors.

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Times are strange, and it's doubtful they'll get any less strange any time soon. So the siblings are looking towards the one and only Kurt Vonnegut for some guidance by reading his unfortunately still so topical classic: Mother Night. We are what we pretend to be, so we must be careful about what we pretend to be.  URL: Music: "Baby You Change Your Mind" by Nouvellas

In Episode 32 of the Great American Novel podcast, we slip through time with Billy Pilgrim as we shuffle between the character's experiences as a prisoner of war and first hand witness to the Dresden firebombing in World War II and then trip the light fantastic to the far flung planet Tralfamadore.  Or…do we?  Yes, this episode has your intrepid explorers hiding in Kurt Vonnegut's masterful 1969 post-modern novel SLAUGHTERHOUSE-FIVE. We ponder the author's central questions: are all war novels doomed to sensationalize war?  Can you capture such a horrific experience realistically? Must we become automatons to survive wars?  The Great American Novel podcast is an ongoing discussion about the novels we hold up as significant achievements in our American literary culture.  Additionally, we sometimes suggest novels who should break into the sometimes problematical canon and at other times we'll suggest books which can be dropped from such lofty consideration.  Your hosts are Kirk Curnutt and Scott Yarbrough, professors with little time and less sense who nonetheless enjoy a good book banter.  All opinions are their own and do not reflect the points of view of their employers, publishers, relatives, pets, or accountants. All show music is by Lobo Loco.  The intro song is “Old Ralley,” and the outro is “Inspector Invisible.”  For more information visit: https://locolobomusic.com/.  The trailer clips are from the film adaptation, Slaughterhouse-Five, adapted in a screenplay by Stephen Geller, dir. George Roy Hill.We may be contacted at greatamericannovelpodcast (@) gmail.com.

"We so rarely stop and realize when we're in good fortune. We don't understand when we're in ill fortune that we won't be there forever. It's just part of the shape of our story." — Rain BennettIn this episode of The Storytelling Lab podcast, Rain Bennett delves into Kurt Vonnegut's "Eight shapes of stories" theory, emphasizing its relevance in understanding the simplicity of storytelling, both in entertainment and real life. Using examples from popular culture, Rain explores each story shape, offering valuable insights that can be applied to various aspects of life and storytelling. This episode serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking to better understand their own stories and navigate life's ups and downs with resilience and perspective. Whether one is a writer looking to understand narrative patterns or simply wants to gain a deeper understanding of their own stories, this episode of The Storytelling Lab provides a compelling exploration of storytelling and its relevance to our everyday lives.In this episode, you will learn to:Explore Kurt Vonnegut's shapes of stories theory to unlock the secrets of timeless storytelling structures.Uncover the powerful impact of storytelling on content marketing and how it can elevate your brand's message.Discover how AI technology is revolutionizing the analysis of story shapes, offering new insights into narrative patterns.Dive into the emotional arcs in storytelling and learn how to create compelling, resonant experiences for your audience.Master storytelling techniques that forge deeper connections with your audience, leaving a lasting impression on their hearts and minds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inventar la manera de deshacer un error, sin importar cuál, sería la máxima conquista del progreso. Más que eso no se podría inventar nada. Me refiero a revertir el error textualmente. Es decir, que después de caer en él, pudieses caminar hacia atrás, desmontando el desastre hasta alcanzar el instante del pasado en el que tu acción comienza, y aún no apareció el fallo. En los ordenadores ese espíritu lo representa la tecla Deshacer, con la que borras lo que haga falta. En Matadero cinco, de Kurt Vonnegut, hay un momento en que el protagonista de la novela, Billy Pilgrim, se pone a ver una película hacia atrás. Es una peli sobre los bombardeos americanos en la II Guerra Mundial. El efecto es fascinante. Pilgrim ve cómo los aviones norteamericanos, llenos de agujeros, hombres heridos y cadáveres despegan hacia atrás en un aeródromo inglés. Vuelan hacia una ciudad alemana en llamas. A su altura, los bombarderos abren las compuertas de las bombas y ejercen «un milagroso magnetismo» que encoge los incendios y los comprime en contenedores cilíndricos de acero, alzándolos hasta el vientre de los aviones. Al llegar a la base, los cilindros se envían de vuelta a EE.UU., donde hay fábricas que separan sus peligrosos componentes en minerales. Al principio de la película los pilotos devuelven sus uniformes y se convierten en estudiantes de instituto. Y Hitler, seguramente, se transforma en un bebé. No suelen acabar así los desastres, pero es bonito imaginar que el lunes Trump y Putin empiezan a caminar hacia atrás, a cámara rápida, hasta un día acabar en el vientre de sus madres, de donde fue una pena que salieran.

In 1956, not-yet-famous author Kurt Vonnegut unsuccessfully attempted to publish a board game. That game, GHQ, was then stored in a box for decades until designer Geoff Engelstein read about it in a biography and began the long process of restoring this historical artifact. On today's Space-Cast!, we sit down with Geoff to discuss how GHQ traveled across time, its surprising innovations, and what it might say about Vonnegut's efforts to contextualize his wartime experiences.

In this first episode of a Patreon-exclusive review series for the remaining 31 episodes of Godzilla: The Series not covered on the show, Nate analyzes episodes three and four of the superior Saturday morning cartoon sequel to the infamous 1998 movie. One episode lets him talk about a prolific screenwriter and novelist, Kurt Vonnegut, and artificial intelligence. The second invites comparisons to most Ultraman series and Godzilla: King of the Monsters (2019). That's just a taste of fascinating places Nate goes in his discussion! For full show notes, including a bibliography of sources, read this episode's blog on the MIFV website: https://monsterislandfilmvault.com/index.php/2025/02/13/special-report-8-lets-reviewgodzilla-the-series-episodes-3-4-talkin-trash-d-o-a/.  To hear more future episodes, join MIFV MAX on Patreon for as little as $3 a month! (https://www.patreon.com/monsterislandfilmvault) We'd like to give a shout-out to our MIFV MAX patrons Danny DiManna (author/creator of the Godzilla Novelization Project); Damon Noyes, The Cel Cast, TofuFury, Eric Anderson of Nerd Chapel, Redeemed Otaku Podcast, Wynja the Ninja, Christopher Riner, The Indiscrite One, Eli Harris, Jake Hambrick, Matt Walsh (but not that Matt Walsh), Jonathan Courtright, Leon Campbell, Michael Watson, and Sam Allred! Thanks for your support! MIFV MAX's free members: Cordell Stevens, John Pannozzi, Jacob Heron, Cool Cat Videos, Bransbow, Sean Sullivan, Frankie Wolf, Russell Hale, FRIEN Jadge, Bob Hard, ArtsieSteph, and Robert O'Brien. Check out Nathan's spinoff podcasts, The Henshin Men and The Power Trip, and Henshin Power V3! Buy official MIFV merch on TeePublic! (https://www.teepublic.com/user/the-monster-island-gift-shop). NEW MERCH NOW AVAILABLE! This episode is approved by the Monster Island Board of Directors. Podcast Social Media: MIFV Linktree: https://linktr.ee/monsterislandfilmvault Nate's Linktree: https://linktr.ee/nathan_marchand MIFV is a member of PodNation (https://podnation.tv/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 10 tokusatsu podcasts! (https://blog.feedspot.com/tokusatsu_podcasts/) MIFV is one of Feedspot's top 20 monster podcasts! (https://podcasts.feedspot.com/monster_podcasts/) © 2025 Moonlighting Ninjas Media

This week sees the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Dresden on February 13-14, 1945. It was one of the most destructive of the Allies' late-war bombing campaigns over Germany. Somewhere between 22,000 and 25,000 people were killed and a famously beautiful city was leveled. It's been called an Allied war crime, and Kurt Vonnegut's famous novel “Slaughterhouse 5” reinforced that idea in the public mind for generations. But was it a war crime? Was it unnecessary? Professor Phil Nash enlightens us! 

In this episode, Jennifer Barrett discusses and reads Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.'s dystopian story "Harrison Bergeron" about the suppression of individuality through enforced equality.

Notes:Here is the previous podcast episodes where we talked about “The Lost Art of Dying” and intuitive creation:- Episode 258: Death, Poetry, and Light- Episode 262: Vision Board UpdateBooks and Films Mentioned:- The Lost Art of Dying: Reviving Forgotten Wisdom by L.S. Dugdale- Pity the Reader: On Writing With Style by Kurt Vonnegut and Suzanne McConnell Music from: https://filmmusic.io'Friendly day' by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) Licence: CC BY (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Mass violence did not always have a name. Like conquest, atrocity was not always seen as violating a moral norm or inviting indignation. Could the concept of atrocity even exist before people could accuse their own country of mass violence committed against the inhabitants of another country?  In Atrocity: A Literary History (Stanford UP, 2025), Bruce Robbins details how, when and where the conceptual space opened to make the recognition of atrocity possible. Robbins reads Bartolomé de las Casas's account of his fellow Spaniards' atrocities, Grimmelshausen's 1668 novel Simplicissimus, Tolstoy's Hadji Murat, Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, and many other writers to examine how writers not only develop but question what representations of atrocity achieve. Critically examining the emergence of a cosmopolitan ethic, and questioning the practical wisdom offered by the indignation or its refusal in the face of atrocity, Robbins argues for the invention of atrocity as a moral achievement, however tainted its development may have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Mass violence did not always have a name. Like conquest, atrocity was not always seen as violating a moral norm or inviting indignation. Could the concept of atrocity even exist before people could accuse their own country of mass violence committed against the inhabitants of another country?  In Atrocity: A Literary History (Stanford UP, 2025), Bruce Robbins details how, when and where the conceptual space opened to make the recognition of atrocity possible. Robbins reads Bartolomé de las Casas's account of his fellow Spaniards' atrocities, Grimmelshausen's 1668 novel Simplicissimus, Tolstoy's Hadji Murat, Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, and many other writers to examine how writers not only develop but question what representations of atrocity achieve. Critically examining the emergence of a cosmopolitan ethic, and questioning the practical wisdom offered by the indignation or its refusal in the face of atrocity, Robbins argues for the invention of atrocity as a moral achievement, however tainted its development may have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

Mass violence did not always have a name. Like conquest, atrocity was not always seen as violating a moral norm or inviting indignation. Could the concept of atrocity even exist before people could accuse their own country of mass violence committed against the inhabitants of another country?  In Atrocity: A Literary History (Stanford UP, 2025), Bruce Robbins details how, when and where the conceptual space opened to make the recognition of atrocity possible. Robbins reads Bartolomé de las Casas's account of his fellow Spaniards' atrocities, Grimmelshausen's 1668 novel Simplicissimus, Tolstoy's Hadji Murat, Kurt Vonnegut's Slaughterhouse-Five, Gabriel García Márquez's One Hundred Years of Solitude, David Mitchell's Cloud Atlas, and many other writers to examine how writers not only develop but question what representations of atrocity achieve. Critically examining the emergence of a cosmopolitan ethic, and questioning the practical wisdom offered by the indignation or its refusal in the face of atrocity, Robbins argues for the invention of atrocity as a moral achievement, however tainted its development may have been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history

Welcome to Campfire Classics, a Literary Comedy Podcast!! Good morning Campers! We're taking on a bug name in American Literature this week. Kurt Vonnegut! So, many of our listeners already know whether they are in or out right there. Ken has chosen the story "The Big Trip Up Yonder." He also does the Fun Facts session and leaves it on a cliffhanger! Who'd have thought the education part of an edutainment podcast could be a cliffhanger. Well, it is. Heather reads and makes up some weird voices since there are no dialects to butcher. Your hosts discuss the Grammy Awards, the Club in your mind, and how long it takes to learn to "conceal your pleasure". "The Big Trip Up Yonder" was published in 1954 and is in public domain. Email us at 5050artsproduction@gmail.com. Remember to tell five friends to check out Campfire Classics. Like, subscribe, leave a review. Now sit back, light a fire (or even a candle), grab a drink, and enjoy.

In this lively episode of the Wise_N_Nerdy Podcast, hosts Charles and Joe bring their unique blend of humor, insight, and camaraderie as they tackle another week of fatherhood and fandom. The show kicks off with the Question of the Week: "What is your favorite Disney movie?" Joe enthusiastically chooses Tron, showcasing his love for sci-fi classics. Meanwhile, Charles counters with nostalgic picks like Hawmps! and The Apple Dumpling Gang, setting the tone for a playful and diverse episode. The duo takes their customary roll of the dice, landing first on the "How do I...?" segment. This week, the discussion revolves around instilling a love for learning in children, where Joe and Charles debate the balance between nurturing curiosity and managing screen time—a challenge every modern parent knows well. Next, the dice roll brings the "Parliament of Papas" segment. Charles shares his thoughts on spousal support for creative endeavors, expressing his wish for a partner who might co-create alongside him. This heartfelt moment deepens the conversation, showing the personal stakes of balancing creativity and relationships. The fates then reward us with the "Daddy, tell me a story" segment. Here, Charles opens up about how The Matrix altered his worldview, sparking a broader discussion about media's influence. Joe adds his perspective, reflecting on how Kurt Vonnegut's Harrison Bergeron shaped his understanding of individuality and equality. Listeners get their chance to shine as CaseyJay and Devocite chime in with thoughtful SpeakPipe messages, leading to a detour into a hilarious bad dad joke showdown. Devocite sets the bar with a couple of groan-worthy zingers, but Charles and Joe don't hesitate to contribute a few pun-filled gems of their own. Finally, the episode wraps with the "What are you Nerding out about?" segment. Joe shares his excitement about listening to Tress of the Emerald Sea by Brandon Sanderson, comparing its humor and charm to The Princess Bride. Charles, meanwhile, recounts the recent snowstorm and how it provided a relaxing escape, while Joe recalls building a towering six-foot snowman with his kids—a family memory in the making. So, whether you're here for the parenting advice, nerdy tangents, or just some great laughs, remember: Find your FAMdom and join us next time for more adventures on Wise_N_Nerdy: Where Fatherhood Meets Fandom.

Send us a textIn this episode of Authors Who Lead, Denise Cecilia Frost and I delve into the grueling yet rewarding process of writing a novel. The takeaway is clear: the first draft is not about perfection but capturing a great story's essence. Drawing inspiration from Kurt Vonnegut, Denise emphasizes that every character must have a desire or goal to propel the narrative forward. It's a stage where messiness is not just tolerated but encouraged. Resonating from my experience as a co-writer, I added that revisiting drafts can later refine these raw beginnings into something coherent and compelling.Timestamp:00:00 Interviewing DC Frost, debuting novel with the detective.03:33 Mysteries capture local essence and offer immersive experiences.07:46 Books create intriguing, atmospheric worlds and loneliness.11:39 Commit, stay excited, and seek trusted feedback.15:44 Storytelling involves relationship-building and deep listening.19:21 Struggling with vulnerability in character choices.22:12 First drafts reveal key story elements.25:34 Write, and rewrite frequently; the husband's critique improves specificity.27:58 Female strength, vulnerability, and personal empowerment explored.30:22 Book explores cultural differences, education, and groupthink issues.33:58 Writing fiction allows the sharing of diverse, untold stories.37:20 Stories are vital; writers can revise freely.Full show notesCOMMUNITY PROGRAMS

The Bobs are back in town! We're back with book five, Not Till We Are Lost, another middle book in the bobiverse series. In this episode we cover all the plots that aren't Thoth related, and discuss the theory that there are really only seven stories out there in the world, and that's why the Bob books feel like seasons of Star Trek. Enjoy! Kurt Vonnegut and six basic plots: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20180525-every-story-in-the-world-has-one-of-these-six-basic-plots Seven basic plots: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Seven_Basic_Plots  Support us at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/0G Join our Facebook discussion group (make sure to answer the questions to join): https://www.facebook.com/groups/985828008244018/ Email us at: philosophersinspace@gmail.com If you have time, please write us a review on iTunes. It really really helps. Please and thank you! Music by Thomas Smith: https://seriouspod.com/ Sibling shows: Embrace the Void: https://voidpod.com/ Content Preview: Bobiverse book five and advanced AI box problems.

SUMMARY: Our best books this year had everything: Murder! Therapy! Lyndon B. Johnson! The three elements of good literature. Come join us as we review our favorite books of the year. Happy New Year, and thanks for listening to The Book Pile! We really appreciate it. See you in 2025!WATCH KELLEN'S NEW COMEDY SPECIAL ON YOUTUBE!https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JpBt0W1zrDU&t=1237s-Get two free tickets to any of Kellen's live shows in 2024-2025 by joining The Book Pile's Patreon at:https://www.patreon.com/TheBookPile-Dave's book / game The Starlings is here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CMBBLGXN?ref=myi_title_dpBuy any of the books (the BEST books!) mentioned in this episode and support the podcast at the same time! Just click below! In no order, they are:A Gentleman in Moscow, Amor Towleshttps://amzn.to/3DOeiAcPermission to Feel,   Marc Brackett Ph.D.https://amzn.to/49YI0i2Here One Moment, Liane Moriartyhttps://amzn.to/4gPRAGVWhat Alice Forgot, Liane Moriartyhttps://amzn.to/40eKo13Dead Men Scare Me Stupid, John Swartzwelderhttps://amzn.to/40fOIx9Mexican Gothic, Silvia Moreno-Garciahttps://amzn.to/40dlK0xThe Body, Bill Bryson Tchaikovskyhttps://amzn.to/3Pga9rqA Short History of Nearly Everything, Bill Brysonhttps://amzn.to/3BSwZlVThe Years of Lyndon Johnson (book 1 of 4), Robert Carohttps://amzn.to/3BSA1GP Children of Time, Adrian Tchaikovsky https://amzn.to/3DLBLSBThe Very Persistent Gappers of Frip, George Saunders https://amzn.to/3PfNIT44000 Weeks: Time Management for Mortals, Oliver Burkemanhttps://amzn.to/3VZ9pusThe Great Mental Models (book 1 of 4)https://amzn.to/41QsfI7  Raising Emotionally Strong Boys, David Thomashttps://amzn.to/40cY24MAdult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents, Lindsay C. Gibson PsyDhttps://amzn.to/3DyRkx3Bea Wolf, Zach Wienersmithhttps://amzn.to/4gBW1opSlaughterhouse-Five the Graphic Novel, Kurt Vonnegut & Ryan Northhttps://amzn.to/4gBQPkmEichmann in Jerusalem, Hannah Arendt https://amzn.to/3VWGUO4The Creative Act: A Way of Being, Rick Rubinhttps://amzn.to/49V2VCJThe Nutshell Technique, Jill Chamberlainhttps://amzn.to/40hcpoNZen in the Art of Writing, Ray Bradburyhttps://amzn.to/3VZa0wcLive From New Yorkhttps://amzn.to/3VZe8wcTo Hold Up The Sky, Cixin Luihttps://amzn.to/4iYk9mLQuiet, Susan Cainhttps://amzn.to/3Pif1MLThe Elephant in the Brainhttps://amzn.to/3DBgwTHWhen Breath Becomes Air, Paul Kalanithihttps://amzn.to/4a12SVPA Heart that Works, Rob Delaneyhttps://amzn.to/3Wo9BUzTHE HOSTS!-Kellen Erskine has appeared on Conan, Comedy Central, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, NBC's America's Got Talent, and the Amazon Original Series Inside Jokes. He has garnered over 200 million views with his clips on Dry Bar Comedy. In 2018 he