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Best podcasts about monsters a fan's dilemma

Latest podcast episodes about monsters a fan's dilemma

Books Are My People
Books About War

Books Are My People

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 27:11


In episode #119, John Evans, owner of Diesel Bookstore talks about selling his independent bookstore, what he'll miss most and how books help us deal with difficult subjects such as war.   Click below to purchase the books at my affiliate Bookshop.org shop, which gives money back to Diesel Bookstore and supports this show. Books recommended:Trilogy by H.D.Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire DedererHomage to Catalonia by George OrwellThe Children's Bach by Helen GarnerCeremony by Leslie Marmon Silko Other books mentioned:The Interestings by Meg WolitzerThe Position by Meg WolitzerVisit Diesel bookstore onlineDiesel Bookstore on InstagramLiterary StampsSupport the showI hope you all have a wonderfully bookish week!

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Lit with Charles
Kate Slotover of The Book Club Review podcast

Lit with Charles

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2024 41:33


Cowboys, golden dust-plains, and wide open spaces. This is the stuff of the Far West, a setting that has been visited & re-visited in literature & film, often pitting good versus evil in stark terms. And today I'm talking about one of the greatest novels of the American West: Lonesome Dove, by the Texan author Larry McMurtry, published in 1985.  In this episode, I speak to Kate Slotover, co-founder of The Book Club Review – a book club in podcast form, which loves debate and discussion – about a work we're both huge fans of. We're going to really narrow in on some of our favourite moments, specifics and characters for an in depth and exciting discussion of this very special book. If you haven't checked out her excellent podcast, the Book Club Review, then I suggest you have a listen, it's brilliant. Books mentioned in the episode: The best book Kate has read in the last 12 months was Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, by Claire Dederer (2023), a topical exploration of whether or not we can separate the art from the artist. We also discussed the recent Booker Prize winner, Prophet Song, by Paul Lynch (2023) – a dystopian book about the Republic of Ireland slipping into a Totalitarian regime.  Lit with Charles loves reviews. If you enjoyed this episode, I'd be so grateful if you could leave a review of your own, and follow me on Instagram at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@litwithcharles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Let's get more people listening – and reading!

Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club
Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer with Winnie M Li

Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2024 51:24


This week's book guest is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer.Sara and Cariad are joined by acclaimed author and activist Winnie M Li, who's debut novel Dark Chapter won the Guardian's book of the year, to discuss art, nuance, Red Dwarf, power, zero tolerance and feeling 'urpy'. Thank you for reading with us. We like reading with you!Trigger warning: In this episode we discuss rape, abuse, antisemitism and racism.Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.Complicit by Winnie M Li is available to buy here or on Apple Books here.You can find Winnie on Instagram: and Twitter: @winniemli and her website: winniemli.comTicket for the live show on Thu 25 Jan at Foyles, Tottenham Court Road are available to buy here.Sara's debut novel Weirdo is published by Faber & Faber and is available to buy here.Cariad's book You Are Not Alone is published by Bloomsbury and is available to buy here.Follow Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club on Instagram @saraandcariadsweirdosbookclub and Twitter @weirdosbookclub Recorded and edited by Naomi Parnell for Plosive.Artwork by Welcome Studio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Such a Nightmare: Conversations about Horror
Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma (2023 book by Claire Dederer) | Episode #90

Such a Nightmare: Conversations about Horror

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2023 52:38


In this episode, hosts Katherine Troyer and Toni Tresca venture into their first non-fiction book as they discuss the 2023 collection of essays Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. Episode Highlights: We talk about the word "monstrous" and what it means to us. We express how called out--and seen--we felt at various points in this book, particularly as fellow aca-fans wrestling with our own feelings of certain monstrous creators (like Whedon). We celebrate the memoir approach to this topic and how brave Dederer was for having such honesty. And we express our frustrations that the author's only real discussion of monstrous creative women were those who abandon children or are angry/extreme; we had hoped this would be a place to analyze further women creators like Rowling.  A Dose of Scholarship: If you haven't read Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, we promise you that this read will offer a lot of food for thought! In this episode, Toni references the Today, Explained podcast episode Hannah Gadsby and "Pablo-matic" Picasso. You might also check out this 2023 Vox interview with Dederer. This podcast episode first aired on December 15, 2023. We appreciate you Jackson O'Brien! Thanks for editing! ALL LINKS  Twitter/Instagram: @NightmarePod1; YouTube: Such a Nightmare;  Email: suchanightmare.pod@gmail.com; Website: suchanightmare.com

Intelligence Squared
Monsters and Masterpieces: Art in the Age of #MeToo

Intelligence Squared

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2023 32:30


Can we love the art of monstrous men? Can we truly separate the art from the artist? To answer these questions author and critic Claire Dederer came to Intelligence Squared to discuss the debate, which is the topic of her recent book: Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. Our host for the this episode is acclaimed writer Lisa Taddeo, author of Three Women.  Want the hear the full extended conversation right now? Become a supporter of Intelligence Squared to get access to all of our longer form interviews and members-only content. Just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more.  Become an Intelligence Squared Supporter Member today for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series, wherever you get your podcasts - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events - Our member-only newsletter The Monthly Read, sent straight to your inbox Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series ... Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content, early access and much more The Full Length Video is here: https://www.intelligencesquaredplus.com/videos/claire-dederer ... Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ ... Get in touch with any feedback and guest or debate ideas by emailing us at podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or Tweet us @intelligence2.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Whiskey and the Weird
S5E10: The Searcher of the End House by William Hope Hodgson

Whiskey and the Weird

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2023 58:00


Bar Talk (our recommendations):Jessica is reading Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer; drinking Noble Oak Double Oak.Damien is watching The House of the Devil (2009, dir. Ti West); drinking a Last Word (gin, green chartreuse, lime, luxardo).Ryan is watching Satan's Slaves (2017; dir. Joko Anwar); drinking Blair Athol 12 yr scotch whisky.If you liked this week's story, watch Lake Mungo (2008; dir. Joel Anderson).Up next: Halloween bonus story! Read "The Ghost of a Flea" by Priya Sharma found in Screams from the Dark: 29 Tales of Monsters and the Monstrous, edited by Ellen Datlow. Then... Season 6!Special thank you to Dr Blake Brandes for our Whiskey and the Weird music! Like, rate, and follow! Check us out on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, and at whiskeyandtheweird.com

The Bookish Life
Book Club Episode - MONSTERS: A FAN'S DILEMMA by Claire Dederer

The Bookish Life

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 38:00


First of all, apologies for the late episode. Sara's family had quite a bit going on this month, so editing was placed on the back burner. Nonetheless, this month's book club episode was a fun conversation. Phil and Sara discussed Dederer's book that sprung from an article published in The Paris Review shortly after the exposure of Harvey Weinstein. We clearly had a lot to say. If you have thoughts or questions, please send us an email: thebookishlifepodcast@bookishfs.com You can grab your copy of Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma in the shop, online here, or via audio here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sara-putman/support

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The Stacks
Ep. 286 Monsters by Claire Dederer -- The Stacks Book Club (Brittany Luse)

The Stacks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 71:42


We're thrilled to welcome back podcaster Brittany Luse to discuss Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer for The Stacks Book Club. We discuss how race does and doesn't show up in the book, and what worked for us versus what didn't. We also consider the nature of punishment and redemption when it comes to monstrous celebrities, and ask whose genius we miss out on when we make space for the monsters.Be sure to listen to the end of today's episode to find out what our book club pick will be for October 2023.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast.com/2023/09/27/ep-286-monstersEpisode TranscriptConnect with Brittany: Instagram | Twitter | It's Been a MinuteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week's sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Under the Tree: A Seminar on Freedom with Bill Ayers

These are terrible times—an escalating cold war with China, a proxy war in Europe, racialized police violence unchecked, environmental collapse on full display, fragile and often anemic democratic institutions on life support, religious authoritarianism on the rise, women's bodily integrity under sustained assault. On the other hand—26 million people poured into the streets in response to the police murder of George Floyd, women across a wide political spectrum have refused to accept a medieval definition of their rights, and broad forces are on the march worldwide to resist plunder and extraction, and to preserve life on earth. Charles Dickens would recognize the contradiction: the winter of despair and the spring of hope; an age of foolishness and an age of wisdom; Darkness locked in combat with Light. Life is never one thing in isolation from every other thing. Yes, there is oppression, but there is also art—and our imaginations, nourished and unleashed—which has the capacity to “light the slow fuse of possibility.” With Lisa Yun Lee, my comrade and friend for many years and co-host for this episode, I'm in conversation with Claire Dederer about her smart and important new book, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma.

The Stacks
Ep. 285 A Page Is Not Wild with Myriam Gurba

The Stacks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 57:07


Myriam Gurba visits The Stacks to discuss her new essay collection Creep: Accusations and Confessions. Myriam describes how a question about catharsis inspired the book, how she knows when she's ready to write about a topic or an event, and how thinking about her audience informs her writing. We also learn how humor plays into Myriam's work, and how her ancestors showed up in her writing process.The Stacks Book Club selection for September is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. We will discuss the book on September 27th with Brittany Luse.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast.com/2023/09/20/ep-285-myriam-gurbaEpisode TranscriptConnect with Myriam: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week's sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Stacks
Ep. 284 Romance and Politics with Stacey Abrams

The Stacks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 32:37


Politician, activist and author Stacey Abrams joins us to discuss her romantic suspense novel The Art of Desire, written under her pen name Selena Montgomery. We learn where her pseudonym came from and why she chose to re-release the book. We also talk about how Stacey's political life is influenced by her creative life and vice versa, what comes next for her, and how romance writing has changed in the last 20 years.The Stacks Book Club selection for September is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. We will discuss the book on September 27th with Brittany Luse.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast.com/2023/09/13/ep-284-stacey-abramsEpisode TranscriptConnect with Stacey: Instagram | Twitter | WebsiteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week's sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Stacks
Ep. 283 The Curiosity Never Ends with Brittany Luse

The Stacks

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 68:23


Today we're joined by award-winning journalist and cultural critic Brittany Luse upon her first anniversary as host of NPR's It's Been a Minute. We discuss curiosity as a foundational principal of Brittany's life, and what comes easily versus what's more difficult as a veteran podcaster. We also hear about how she decides what to cover on the show, and Brittany's book club with her niece.The Stacks Book Club selection for September is Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. We will discuss the book on September 27th with Brittany Luse.You can find everything we discuss on today's show on The Stacks' website:https://thestackspodcast.com/2023/09/06/ep-283-brittany-luseEpisode TranscriptConnect with Brittany: Instagram | Twitter | It's Been a MinuteConnect with The Stacks: Instagram | Twitter | Shop | Patreon | Goodreads | SubscribeSUPPORT THE STACKSJoin The Stacks Pack on PatreonTo support The Stacks and find out more from this week's sponsors, click here.Purchasing books through Bookshop.org or Amazon earns The Stacks a small commission.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Culturally Determined
What Do We Do with the Art of Monsters? (Aryeh Cohen-Wade & Claire Dederer)

Culturally Determined

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2023 47:35


Claire Dederer talks about her new book, "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma," a blend of cultural criticism and memoir in which she thinks deeply about the work of great artists who were also horrible people.Recorded July 24, 2023.Follow Culturally Determined on Twitter @CulturallyDetLINKSClaire's new book,"Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma"https://www.amazon.com/Monsters-Fans-Dilemma-Claire-Dederer/dp/0525655115Claire's 2017 essay, "What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?"https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2017/11/20/art-monstrous-men/Follow @aryehcw Follow @ClaireDederer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The Foxed Page
Lecture 8: Claire Dederer's Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma

The Foxed Page

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2023 38:21


If you don't know what to do with great art made by horrible people, you need Monsters. Dederer's surprisingly personal look at the issue is insightful and soooo smart. Her thoughts on Woody Allen, Michael Jackson, Virginia Woolf—and Nabokov's Lolita—are fascinating and revelatory.

普通读者
Ep 61. 七月读书总结:美少年是夏天的血包

普通读者

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 96:19


三个月没有一起录节目的三个主播们终于聚在了一起,聊了聊最近读的书,一些近况,和一些乱七八糟的东西。祝大家夏季愉快~ 时间节点: 00:45 最近的近况 17:57 《非亲非故》索耳 27:15 Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, by Claire Dederer 54:50 Green Wheat, by Colette 1:05:18 关于夏天的书,对Call me by your name的电影和小说的吐槽 1:16:38 《疼痛部》[荷] 杜布拉夫卡·乌格雷西奇 译者: 姜昊骞 1:23:06 Mrs. Caliban, by Rachel Ingalls 1:31:18 《天国大魔境》石黒正数 片头音乐credit: Flipper's Guitar - 恋とマシンガン- Young, Alive, in Love - 片尾音乐credit:John Bartman - Happy African Village (Music from Pixabay)

Novel Pairings
126. Leaving a Legacy: The Odyssey in modern literature

Novel Pairings

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 43:35


It's the last stretch of our Slow Down Summer with The Odyssey, and for this week's discussion, we're sharing final thoughts on The Odyssey's staying power and impact on modern literature. We dive into talking about what we noticed in our full read-though of Emily Wilson's translation. We also share themes to consider when reading, thoughts on reading a text symbolically, and guesses for why the story of a complicated man like Odysseus has staying power—in scholarship, public discussion, and as an inspiration of countless retellings and allusions. Finally, if you need some more #MythologyGirl energy in your reading life, we share additional titles for discovery. If you enjoyed today's episode and would love to get even nerdier with us, we have a wealth of extra content for all our listeners. Our Patreon is the place to be for our listeners who want to feel like they're back in English class without the homework. Head on over to patreon.com/novelpairings and sign up for instant access to all our recorded classes, webinars, and bonus episodes. In addition to all our recorded content, we host monthly book discussions and for August we'll be discussing Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer. We'd love to have you join the discussion.    Further Reading:  Claire North (Ithaca and House of Odysseus) Madeline Miller (Song of Achilles and Circe)  Stephen Fry (Mythos, Heroes, and Troy) Olympus, Texas by Stacy Swan Island of Forgetting by Jasmine Sealy Stone Blind by Natalie Haynes

LARB Radio Hour
Juana María Rodríguez's "Puta Life: Seeing Latinas, Working Sex"

LARB Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 57:38


Eric Newman is joined by scholar and critic Juana María Rodríguez to discuss her latest book, Puta Life: Seeing Latinas, Working Sex. Moving between stories gleaned from archives, interviews, and Rodríguez's personal experience, Puta Life explores the proliferating and often incongruous meanings of the term "puta" as it circulates in Latinx identity and culture as a signifier of power and powerlessness, rebellion and revulsion, exaltation and degradation. In accounting for how the figure of the puta is socially produced through the regimes of race, gender, class, and the state, Rodríguez's moving stories of those living, struggling, and thriving on the margins ask us to reckon with the past, present, and future of sex work.  Also, Claire Dederer, author of Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, returns to recommend Alison Bechdel's collection The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For.

LA Review of Books
Juana María Rodríguez's "Puta Life: Seeing Latinas, Working Sex"

LA Review of Books

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2023 57:37


Eric Newman is joined by scholar and critic Juana María Rodríguez to discuss her latest book, Puta Life: Seeing Latinas, Working Sex. Moving between stories gleaned from archives, interviews, and Rodríguez's personal experience, Puta Life explores the proliferating and often incongruous meanings of the term "puta" as it circulates in Latinx identity and culture as a signifier of power and powerlessness, rebellion and revulsion, exaltation and degradation. In accounting for how the figure of the puta is socially produced through the regimes of race, gender, class, and the state, Rodríguez's moving stories of those living, struggling, and thriving on the margins ask us to reckon with the past, present, and future of sex work. Also, Claire Dederer, author of Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, returns to recommend Alison Bechdel's collection The Essential Dykes to Watch Out For.

Novel Experience
S6 Ep1 Chloë Ashby author of Second Self

Novel Experience

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2023 70:42


Author and Arts Critic Chloë Ashby, author of SECOND SELF and WET PAINT.Chloë chats about:Her career as an Arts CriticThe transformational power of the Faber AcademyRepresentations of whales in literature and artWriting about the decisions involved in choices about motherhood and not-motherhood.TW: FertilityGuest Author: Chloë Ashby Twitter: @chloeashby IG: @chloeashby Books: Wet Paint by Chloë Ashby, Second Self by Chloë AsbhyHost: Kate Sawyer Twitter: @katesawyer IG: @mskatesawyer Books: The Stranding by Kate Sawyer & This Family Chloë's recommendations:A book for fans of Chloë's work: Expectation by Anna HopeA book Chloë has always loved: Self-Help by Lorrie MooreA book that's been published recently or is coming soon: Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire DedererOther books discussed in this episode: The Girl's by Emma ClineNovel Experience with Kate Sawyer is recorded and produced by Kate Sawyer - GET IN TOUCHTo receive transcripts and news from Kate to your inbox please SIGN UP FOR MY NEWSLETTER or visit https://www.mskatesawyer.com/novelexperiencepodcast for more information.

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin
Claire Dederer: author on her new book Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma examining the conundrum of problematic creators

The Sunday Session with Francesca Rudkin

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2023 15:02


Fans everywhere are often faced with the dilemma of enjoying the content made by problematic entertainers. Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, Kanye West, Picasso and many others have delivered well-loved works, but their less than perfect actions and views dilute their output. Author Claire Dederer has explored this conundrum in her new book Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. "Because the subject matter was sort of a downer, I started to use different experimental forms to approach the subject matter. Some of the book is written in the form of lists, or it might be written with a map in the book." LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ezra Klein Show
When you can't separate art from artist

The Ezra Klein Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2023 53:27


What do we do when an artist we love does something monstrous? Constance Grady, a culture writer at Vox, talks with Claire Dederer, the author of Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. They discuss how to reckon with the facts and feelings of consuming art by someone who's done something bad, if it's possible to separate the art from the artist, and what responsibility — if any — comes with being a fan. Host: Constance Grady, (@constancegrady), culture and gender writer Guest: Claire Dederer, author of Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma  References:  Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer (Penguin Random House, 2023) “What Do We Do with the Art of Monstrous Men?” by Claire Dederer (The Paris Review, 2017) Dept. of Speculation by Jenny Ofill (Penguin Random House, 2014) Mad at Miles: A Blackwoman's Guide to Truth by Pearl Cleage (Cleage Group Publication, 1990) Enjoyed this episode? Rate The Gray Area ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe for free. Be the first to hear the next episode of The Gray Area. Subscribe in your favorite podcast app. Support The Gray Area by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts This episode was made by:  Engineer: Patrick Boyd Editorial Director, Vox Talk: A.M. Hall Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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KERA's Think
When bad people make great art

KERA's Think

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 33:03


When great artists do very bad things, do we discard their work wholesale? Claire Dederer joins host Krys Boyd to discuss the lens #metoo has put on work created by flawed men, and how we balance our sense of morality and ethics with a love of what are widely considered masterpieces. Her book is “Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma.” 

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand
‘Ghost students' try scamming colleges, violence erupts over Pride month

Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 50:17


In California, an estimated 1 in 5 community college applications are scams, amounting to hundreds of thousands of "ghost students” who are trying to steal financial aid. Hundreds gathered to protest and support the Glendale Unified School District's decision to make June LGBTQ+ Pride month. Fighting erupted. Three were arrested. The book “Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma” explores questions about separating art from artists who've done horrible acts, such as Michael Jackson, Roman Polanski, Woody Allen, and others. Summer is Hollywood Bowl season. Whether you're in a box or more affordable seat, there's an overflow of good food to bring for dinner before the show.

All Of It
Can We Separate Art from Artist?

All Of It

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 30:00


What should we do with great art made by bad people? That's the central question of the latest book from author and critic Claire Dederer. She joins us to discuss, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, and take calls from listeners about the moral distinctions they've made when it comes to their consumption of art.  

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Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers
Dancing, Writing, Laughing, Crying (with Amanda Kloots)

Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 33:07


Every week my son August and I would watch our favorite ever dancer Amanda Kloots perform on Dancing with the Stars. She was truly amazing, and that's just one of the reasons I'm so excited she's joining us today. We talk about her son Elvis, writing through grief, and the joys of working with family. I'm pretty sure I convinced her to star in her own screenplay and cried at least 7 times throughout our conversation, I'm not worried about it!  Please note, Funny Cuz It's True contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium. Apple Books has teamed up with Lemonada Media for an audiobook club. The May pick, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer, is a highly topical and blisteringly smart examination of whether we can separate artists from their art, asking: what are the responsibilities that come with being a fan? For more details, visit http://apple.co/lemonadabooks Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors You can find all show transcripts on the Funny Cuz It's True page here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Gets Wise with Rhea Perlman

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2023 49:14


This week on Wiser Than Me, Julia spends time with 75-year-old actress Rhea Perlman, who recently became a grandmother for the first time. Julia and Rhea trade stories of being pregnant on set and reminisce about working together 40 years ago on Saturday Night Live. Then, Julia tells her mom Judith that Rhea has read a lot of Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh's work, which inexplicably prompts a laugh-out-loud funny story from Judith.   Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @officialjld. Keep up with Rhea Perlman @RheaPerlman on Twitter and @perlmonster on Instagram. You can find out more about our show @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Hairstory. Use code WISER at checkout for 20% off your purchase, and Hairstory will donate 10% of proceeds from this code to water preservation efforts.     Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Evereve. Check out Evereve's latest curated styles and get 20% off your first online order when you use code WISER.    Apple Books has teamed up with Lemonada Media for an audiobook club. The May pick, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer, is a highly topical and blisteringly smart examination of whether we can separate artists from their art, asking: what are the responsibilities that come with being a fan? For more details, visit http://apple.co/lemonadabooks   Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Cologuard®. Are you 45 or older? Start screening for colon cancer with Cologuard, an effective and noninvasive screening option for adults 45 and older at average risk for colon cancer. Rx only. Learn more at Cologuard.com/wiser   Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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V Interesting with V Spehar
Great Art, Bad People with Claire Dederer, River Rights, Greening Up Gaming

V Interesting with V Spehar

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 53:58


A deluge of money is streaming into the southwest to incentivize people to save the Colorado River. The long-awaited video game “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” has gamers talking about their carbon footprint. Then, what are we to do with art we love made by people we don't? V chats with author and critic Claire Dederer, whose latest book, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, explores our relationship with music, films, and other art in the wake of #MeToo. Can we, and should we, separate the art from the artist? Note: This conversation contains mention of abuse. If you think this will be hard or harmful to listen to, you can turn off the episode after the first commercial break. Follow Claire at @clairedederer on Instagram and Twitter.   Keep up with V on TikTok at @underthedesknews and on Twitter at @VitusSpehar. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Apple Books has teamed up with Lemonada Media for an audiobook club. The May pick, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer, is a highly topical and blisteringly smart examination of whether we can separate artists from their art, asking: what are the responsibilities that come with being a fan? For more details, visit http://apple.co/lemonadabookclub. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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I'm Sorry
Great Art, Bad People with Claire Dederer, River Rights, Greening Up Gaming

I'm Sorry

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2023 53:58


A deluge of money is streaming into the southwest to incentivize people to save the Colorado River. The long-awaited video game “Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom” has gamers talking about their carbon footprint. Then, what are we to do with art we love made by people we don't? V chats with author and critic Claire Dederer, whose latest book, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, explores our relationship with music, films, and other art in the wake of #MeToo. Can we, and should we, separate the art from the artist? Note: This conversation contains mention of abuse. If you think this will be hard or harmful to listen to, you can turn off the episode after the first commercial break. Follow Claire at @clairedederer on Instagram and Twitter.   Keep up with V on TikTok at @underthedesknews and on Twitter at @VitusSpehar. And stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Apple Books has teamed up with Lemonada Media for an audiobook club. The May pick, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer, is a highly topical and blisteringly smart examination of whether we can separate artists from their art, asking: what are the responsibilities that come with being a fan? For more details, visit http://apple.co/lemonadabookclub. For a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this and every other Lemonada show, go to lemonadamedia.com/sponsors. Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers
Saying Yes (with Jameela Jamil)

Funny Cuz It's True with Elyse Myers

Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 34:24


Jameela Jamil has basically lived multiple lifetimes in one. She's been a DJ, a radio show host, and a model. She also founded I Weigh and hosts the I Weigh with Jameela Jamil podcast. And if that wasn't enough, she starred in amazing TV shows like “The Good Place” and “She-Hulk Attorney at Law.” Jameela shares with me the wild journey that got her to “The Good Place,” her first-ever acting role (!!) It was so incredible to meet someone whose life has also been changed forever by a Mike Schur TV show. Plus, Jameela shares why her new podcast Bad Dates is covering her “misery carbon footprint” by making people laugh. Please note, Funny Cuz It's True contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.  Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.  Apple Books has teamed up with Lemonada Media for an audiobook club. The May pick, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer, is a highly topical and blisteringly smart examination of whether we can separate artists from their art, asking: what are the responsibilities that come with being a fan? For more details, visit http://apple.co/lemonadabooks Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows: lemonadamedia.com/sponsors You can find all show transcripts on the Funny Cuz It's True page here.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Julia Gets Wise with Amy Tan

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 64:13


On this episode of Wiser Than Me, Julia sits down with 71-year-old author Amy Tan. Amy tells Julia how she's learned to deal with the expectations following her successful debut novel The Joy Luck Club, the power of an apology, and the practical ways she's preparing for getting older. And Julia and her mom Judith recall the disastrous first time Judith met Julia's future husband Brad.   Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @officialjld. Keep up with Amy Tan @AmyTan on Twitter and @amytanwriter on Instagram. You can find out more about our show @lemonadamedia on all social platforms.   Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at bit.ly/lemonadapremium.    Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Hairstory. Use code WISER at checkout for 20% off your purchase, and Hairstory will donate 10% of proceeds from this code to water preservation efforts.     Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Evereve. Check out Evereve's latest curated styles and get 20% off your first online order when you use code WISER.    Apple Books has teamed up with Lemonada Media for an audiobook club. The May pick, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma by Claire Dederer, is a highly topical and blisteringly smart examination of whether we can separate artists from their art, asking: what are the responsibilities that come with being a fan? For more details, visit http://apple.co/lemonadabooks   Sleep better at night with Boll and Branch sheets. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code WISER at bollandbranch.com   Wiser Than Me is brought to you by Cologuard®. Are you 45 or older? Start screening for colon cancer with Cologuard, an effective and noninvasive screening option for adults 45 and older at average risk for colon cancer. Rx only. Learn more at Cologuard.com/wiser   Click this link for a list of all Wiser Than Me sponsors and discount codes: https://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors/.    For additional resources, information, and a transcript of the episode, visit lemonadamedia.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Little Atoms
Little Atoms 829 - Claire Dederer's Monsters

Little Atoms

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 29:39


Claire Dederer talks to Neil about her latest book Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Fresh Air
A 'Practical Guide' For People With Long COVID

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 45:13


An estimated 200 million people worldwide have long COVID. Dave Davies interviews neuro-psychologist James Jackson about the cognitive impairment, social isolation, and mental health issues that the long COVID patient population experiences. His book is Clearing the Fog. Maureen Corrigan reviews the book Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, by Claire Dederer.

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Fresh Air
A 'Practical Guide' For People With Long COVID

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 45:13


An estimated 200 million people worldwide have long COVID. Dave Davies interviews neuro-psychologist James Jackson about the cognitive impairment, social isolation, and mental health issues that the long COVID patient population experiences. His book is Clearing the Fog. Maureen Corrigan reviews the book Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, by Claire Dederer.

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Start the Week
Monster artist/monstrous art?

Start the Week

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2023 42:12


What to do with the art of monstrous men? That's the question Claire Dederer grapples with in Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. She wonders whether she can or should continue to love the work of Roman Polanski and Michael Jackson, Hemingway and Picasso? And if it's possible to divorce the art from the artist. How do we now view the glorious, technicolour paintings of Paul Gauguin's works from Tahiti? The writer Devika Ponnambalam has imagined the life of one of his muses Teha'amana in her latest novel, I Am Not Your Eve. Gauguin was 43 when he first arrived on the island in 1891 and made numerous teenage girls his ‘unofficial wives'. The science writer Michael Bond is interested in the psychology behind fandom. In his book Fans he looks at the pleasure of tribalism and sense of belonging, but also what happens when one's hero falls short, and the cognitive dissonance needed to continue to stay true to a monstrous genius. Producer: Katy Hickman

Fresh Air
Best Of: Alex Auder's Bohemian Childhood / James Marsden On 'Jury Duty'

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 49:01


Alexandra Auder's mother, Viva, was one of Andy Warhol's muses. Auder's memoir, Don't Call Me Home, describes her early life in the Chelsea Hotel, in a world of underground artists. We talk about her unconventional childhood and parenting her own kids.Maureen Corrigan reviews Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, by Claire DedererIn the experimental show Jury Duty on Amazon Freevee, actors play oddballs doing their civic duty. The twist? One juror, Ronald, is a real guy who doesn't know it's all fake. Actor James Marsden plays a satirical version of himself. We talk with Marsden about the challenges of filming this unorthodox show.

Fresh Air
Best Of: Alex Auder's Bohemian Childhood / James Marsden On 'Jury Duty'

Fresh Air

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 49:01


Alexandra Auder's mother, Viva, was one of Andy Warhol's muses. Auder's memoir, Don't Call Me Home, describes her early life in the Chelsea Hotel, in a world of underground artists. We talk about her unconventional childhood and parenting her own kids.Maureen Corrigan reviews Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, by Claire DedererIn the experimental show Jury Duty on Amazon Freevee, actors play oddballs doing their civic duty. The twist? One juror, Ronald, is a real guy who doesn't know it's all fake. Actor James Marsden plays a satirical version of himself. We talk with Marsden about the challenges of filming this unorthodox show.

LA Review of Books
Claire Dederer's "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma"

LA Review of Books

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 47:47


Today we're speaking with writer and critic Claire Dederer, the author of Love and Trouble, as well as the memoir Poser: My Life in Twenty-Three Yoga Poses. She is a long-time contributor to the New York Times, and her work has also appeared in the Atlantic, The Nation, NY Magazine as well as many others. Her new book is called Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. The book is a personal and critical investigation of how to deal with the art of difficult, or monstrous people. She first started thinking about this question while working on a book about Roman Polanski. Dederer dives into the knotty moral issues around art and the often flawed people who make it. She considers how an artist's behavior might stain and affect the way an audience approaches a work. Dederer explores and asks questions about people like Woody Allen, JK Rowling, Picasso, and Nabokov. How do we deal with the monsters among us, especially when they've created something we love? Also, Hernan Diaz, author of Trust, drops by to recommend works by two Norwegian writers, Love by Hanne Orstavik and Evil Flowers by Gunnhild Oyehaug.

LARB Radio Hour
Claire Dederer's "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma"

LARB Radio Hour

Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2023 47:48


Today we're speaking with writer and critic Claire Dederer, the author of Love and Trouble, as well as the memoir Poser: My Life in Twenty-Three Yoga Poses. She is a long-time contributor to the New York Times, and her work has also appeared in the Atlantic, The Nation, NY Magazine as well as many others. Her new book is called Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. The book is a personal and critical investigation of how to deal with the art of difficult, or monstrous people. She first started thinking about this question while working on a book about Roman Polanski. Dederer dives into the knotty moral issues around art and the often flawed people who make it. She considers how an artist's behavior might stain and affect the way an audience approaches a work. Dederer explores and asks questions about people like Woody Allen, JK Rowling, Picasso, and Nabokov. How do we deal with the monsters among us, especially when they've created something we love? Also, Hernan Diaz, author of Trust, drops by to recommend works by two Norwegian writers, Love by Hanne Orstavik and Evil Flowers by Gunnhild Oyehaug.

The Maris Review
Episode 202: Claire Dederer

The Maris Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 37:21


Claire Dederer joins Maris Kreizman to discuss her latest book, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, out now from Knopf. Claire Dederer is the author of Love and Trouble, and the New York Times best-selling memoir Poser: My Life in 23 Yoga Poses. A book critic, essayist, and reporter, Dederer is a longtime contributor to The New York Times and has also written for The Atlantic, Vogue, Slate, The Nation, and New York magazine. She lives near Seattle with her family. Her latest book is called Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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KQED’s Forum
Can You Love the Art of a Person You Loathe?

KQED’s Forum

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 55:30


“What ought we to do about great art made by bad men?” That's the question that undergirds Claire Dederer's new book “Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma,” which explores whether and how we can love the works of people who've committed morally reprehensible acts. Dededer calls her book “an autobiography of the audience” — an effort to make sense of the complicated emotions we feel when engaging with the art of someone we loathe. We talk to Dederer about what it means — and whether it's possible — to separate the art from the artist. Guests: Claire Dederer, author, "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma"

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Otherppl with Brad Listi
831. Claire Dederer

Otherppl with Brad Listi

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2023 78:43


Claire Dederer is the author of Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, available from Knopf. Dederer is the author of Love and Trouble, and the New York Times best-selling memoir Poser: My Life in Twenty-Three Yoga Poses, which has been translated into twelve languages. A book critic, essayist, and reporter, Dederer is a longtime contributor to The New York Times and has also written for The Atlantic, Vogue, Slate, The Nation, and New York magazine. She lives near Seattle with her family. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Launched in 2011. Books. Literature. Writing. Publishing. Authors. Screenwriters. Etc. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram  YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Generations
35. Bad People, Good Art: A Moral Dilemma

Generations

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2023 62:15


On today's episode, Sophie and I discuss the new book, Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma, by Claire Dederer, which poses the question: can we love art created by someone who is morally corrupt?  Deb recently read Monsters and found it to be an intriguing look at this provocative question and given Sophie's career in the art world, she had lots to add to this conversation.   https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/05/separate-art-from-artist-cancel-culture-monsters-book/673497/ https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2017/11/20/art-monstrous-men/ https://blog.oup.com/2020/10/is-it-rational-to-condemn-an-artwork-for-an-artists-personal-immorality/ In Deb's book tote: https://bookshop.org/p/books/the-virgin-suicides-twenty-fifth-anniversary-edition-jeffrey-eugenides/6986279?aid=4835&ean=9781250303547&listref=books-mentioned-on-my-generations-podcast In Deb's ear bud: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/still-watching-succession-by-vanity-fair/id1328561705 Find us on Instagram! Deb is https://www.instagram.com/lonestarwords/ Sophie is https://www.instagram.com/sophievcoco/ And Generations is https://www.instagram.com/_generationspod/

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Week In Review
Claire Dederer "Monsters"

Week In Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 13:05


Bill Radke discuss infamous artists with Seattle writer Claire Dederer, author of "Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma"

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RNZ: Saturday Morning
Claire Dederer: admiring the art of monstrous men

RNZ: Saturday Morning

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2023 42:02


You love their work, but are seriously disturbed by what you've learnt about the person - can you separate an artist's work from their personal life? It's a question explored by New York Times writer, essayist and critic Claire Dederer in her book Monsters: A Fan's Dilemma. In the collection of essays Dederer discusses the link between genius and monstrosity in the age of #MeToo. Dederer talks personally about her own dilemmas in admiring problematic artists such as Hemingway, Polanski and Picasso, and how best to navigate the uncomfortable collision of art, ethics and personal values.

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