Go Write Yourself
Go Write Yourself is a podcast from two lowlife writers living the high life. We talk about what we write. We do our best to motivate you. And we have fun along the way. Come listen to us! Because it's better than hanging out with your cat. Who knows, you might be inspired to Go Write Yourself!
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- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 54 minutes
- Episodes
- 27
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
S. 2 Ep. 6 Go Argue Yourself
Here I talk about critical thinking, self-critique, and the importance of creating an ethical argument.
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00:45:15 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
S. 2 Ep. 5 Critics, Reviews, and the New York Times Shakeup
We talk about Richard Brody (film critic for the New Yorker) and article defending the traditional review, as well as my personal experience working for a clickbait publisher.
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00:55:28 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
S. 2 Ep. 4 Go Edit Yourself
Today we'll talk about editing as I try and fail to correct some of my own mistakes.
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00:54:42 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
S. 2 Ep. 3. Spanbauer, Le Guin, Herzog, and Truth
On this episode we take a look at Truth with a big T, examining Chuck Palahniuk's teach Tom Spanbauer talking about Dangerous Writing, Ursula K. Le Guin's essays in "Language of the Night", and Herzo…
00:54:36 |
Thu 14 Aug 2025
S. 2 Ep. 2 Loneliness, Dostoevsky, and Taxi Driver
Writing can be a lonely hobby. Come join me in looking at some of the most depressing media for a lonely writer to absorb! Dostoevsky's "Notes from Underground" and Paul Schrader's experience writing…
01:00:03 |
Thu 07 Aug 2025
S. 2 Ep. 1 Heroines by Kate Zambreno
I introduce myself alone! And talk about Kate Zambreno's incredible work "Heroines".
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00:57:50 |
Fri 01 Aug 2025
Ep. 21 David Ramsay Steele on Orwell and Writing Well
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01:02:49 |
Tue 07 May 2024
Ep. 20 Why George Orwell ACTUALLY Writes
Or: Why George Orwell writes part 2
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01:00:29 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Ep. 19 Why George Orwell Writes pt. 1
We start out trying to talk about George Orwell's article about motivation, but end up talking politics and hope.
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00:53:20 |
Mon 18 Mar 2024
Ep. 18 Chris Thrall Interview
Royal Marine, world traveler, and recovered addict Chris Thrall tells us about getting started and writing his memoirs.
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01:07:21 |
Tue 05 Mar 2024
Ep. 17 Walter Benjamin pt. 4 - Against Snobs
Tons of problems on this episode. The app we use to edit crashed, and several other technical difficulties ensure poor audio quality. If you are genuinely interested in Walter Benjamin, just skip ahe…
00:57:57 |
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Ep. 16 Walter Benjamin pt. 3 - Books and Harlots
This time, a dead white guy shares his thoughts on how books are similar to harlots. You'll be surprised how much you can learn from both.
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00:43:14 |
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Ep. 15 Walter Benjamin pt. 2 - Advice for Critics
We discuss another list from Walter Benjamin - this time with some simple instructions for critics.
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00:59:34 |
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Ep. 14 Walter Benjamin pt. 1 - Advice for Writers
On this episode, we discuss an article by Walter Benjamin, and realize we don't have enough time to discuss more of him.
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00:48:07 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
Ep. 13 How to be a Digital Nomad - part 2
On this episode, we give advice and tips about the more practical things you need as a writer on the go.
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00:56:47 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Ep. 12 Michael Rectenwald Interview
On this episode, we interview Mike Rectenwald, who is running for the Libertarian candidacy for President, and personally knew Alan Ginsberg.
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00:34:17 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Ep. 11 Interview with Sean Gabb - Classics in the Modern World
Sean Gabb comes on the show, and we talk about the meaning of artistic pursuits, writing as art, and classics like The Aneid and Aristotle's Poetics.
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00:39:08 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
Ep. 10 Journalism and Daria
Today on the show we talk about journalistic ethics, which genres of journalism are the most risky, and how both of our careers might be taking a journalistic turn. There's lots of discussion about w…
01:07:03 |
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Ep. 9 Stories in the Rain
We try to record while driving in the rain.
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00:59:37 |
Tue 19 Dec 2023
Ep. 8 Why Aren't We Famous Yet?
We talk about all those moments when we got close to the sun, just to fall away. We also discuss strategies for helping your career.
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00:50:59 |
Wed 13 Dec 2023
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