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On January 13, New York published a story by Lila Shapiro detailing allegations of sexual assault against fantasy author Neil Gaiman. (TW: the piece is at times graphic and should be approached with care.) Gaiman has denied the allegations and claimed that the encounters were consensual.
It's an upsetting story for so many reasons, and an important one. So, in a special episode of the show, Drew sat down with Lila Shapiroto talk about writing these kinds of stories, what they mean to communities across the world, and how to address the power imbalance between fans and their idols.
"There is No Safe Word" by Lila Shapiro for New York Magazine
Neil Gaiman's response
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January 24, 2025
The first week of the Trump administration has felt somehow even more awful than we expected it to feel. Everybody's a little on edge. So, we kick things off with Jonny Diamond extolling the excellent pieces from Kim Kelly and Madeline ffitch that ran on the site on Tuesday, sharing excerpts and explaining how they encapsulate Lit Hub's approach to the Trump administration.
Then, because our revolution must include the joyful things as well, we introduce a new recurring segment: "Culture Schlock" with Olivia Rutigliano. This installment, we're headed to Sherlock Holmes week!
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January 17, 2025
The year has really gotten off on a rough foot. But what lessons can we take from deeply admired artists like Ursula K. Le Guin and David Lynch, for the tumult to come? And what might readers be able to expect from 2025, trend-wise? We might not have the answers, but we do have some answers.
A note from Drew, about wildfire assistance
Another note from Drew, about Neil Gaiman
Julie Phillips on "The Way of Water: On the Quiet Power of Ursula K. Le Guin's Activism"
McKayla Coyle and Oliver Scialdone drop in to riff with Drew on some possible trends to watch out for in 2025 — or, really, what we all might like to see more of! Call it manifesting.
A closing note from Drew, about David Lynch
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Music by Dani Lencioni of Evelyn
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January 10, 2025
We're back and raring to go—starting with a year's-resolutions intro from Drew and then diving into something a bit more celebratory: some audio 2025 Most Anticipated picks from Calvin Kasulke, McKayla Coyle, Olivia Rutigliano, Molly Odintz, Brittany K. Allen, Emily Temple, James Folta, Dwyer Murphy, Jonny Diamond, Dan Sheehan, and Drew Broussard!
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December 20, 2024
'Twas the episode before Christmas and all through the studio
Not a sound could be heard—not even 'Sussudio'
To close out the year, a new holiday tradition: Jonny Diamond reads us Clement Clarke Moore's classic poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas"
Thanks to everyone for tuning in this year! See you in 2025!
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A weekly behind-the-scenes dive into everything interesting, dynamic, strange, and wonderful happening in literary culture—featuring Lit Hub staff, columnists, and special guests! Hosted by Drew Broussard.
The Lit Hub Podcast is a production of Lit Hub Radio
Music by Dani Lencioni of Evelyn
Engineering and production by Stardust House
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