Hosted by Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan, fiction/non/fiction interprets current events through the lens of literature, and features conversations with writers of all stripes, from novelists and poets to journalists and essayists.
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Fun to listen to the start of the new day
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A pod cast about stepping outside of the box that you have placed yourself in.
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No matter where you come from or what challenges you face, remember that you have the power to transform your life. It’s your boy, Uncle Kolby—your favorite Uncle—and THIS is the Kolby Kulture show. Hosted by Derrick Jakolby Washington, we're bringing you the most inspiring stories and voices from authors who are indeed powerful forces for the culture in their work. These interviews will keep you believing in yourself, inspire you to keep pushing forward, and most importantly, never ever sto ...
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S8 Ep. 4: Stephen Markley on The Deluge to Come
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In the wake of Hurricanes Helene and Milton, novelist Stephen Markley joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss his novel The Deluge, which predicts and depicts the impact of climate change over the next couple of decades. Markley talks about researching and portraying the scale of catastrophic climate events, the role of th…
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The Balance of Power: How Omar Tyree Masters Control in His Storytelling
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Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/@kolbykultureshow In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, host Uncle Kolby interviews bestselling author Omar Tyree to discuss his latest psychological thriller, Control. Omar shares his journey from an aspiring writer to a renowned author, detailing how his life experiences and extensive research have sha…
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S8 Ep. 3: Anne Curzan on Our Changing Language
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Linguist, writer, and professor Anne Curzan joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss how language is constantly changing—and how that’s okay. Curzan talks about how, in her work as an English language historian, she’s learned that people have always been critical of usage changes; Ben Franklin, for instance, didn’t care for…
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Why This High School Teacher is Revolutionizing Children’s Literature
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Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/@kolbykultureshow In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show Podcast, host Uncle Kolby interviews Amy L. Watkins, a high school teacher and self-published children's book author. Amy shares her journey of balancing teaching with writing, driven by the need for more diverse representation in children’s literatu…
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Keep Pedaling: How Karon Joseph Riley Turns Setbacks into Success
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Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/@kolbykultureshow In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, Uncle Kolby interviews Karon Joseph Riley, a former NFL player who transformed into a Hollywood actor and author. They discuss Karon’s inspiring journey from the football field to the big screen and his new book, Keep Peddling: Things I Learned on M…
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S8 Ep. 2: Jeff Sharlet on ‘Sanewashing’ and Fascism
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Nonfiction writer Jeff Sharlet joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss how mainstream media outlets sanitize Donald Trump’s rhetoric in their reporting rather than straightforwardly describing his words and behavior, an approach recently dubbed “sanewashing” by The New Republic’s Parker Molloy. Sharlet analyzes the term’s …
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S8 Ep. 1: Lola Milholland on the Housing Crisis and Communal Living
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As the housing crisis worsens and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris makes lowering housing prices a key part of her agenda, nonfiction writer Lola Milholland joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her experience with communal living. With traditional single-family homes economically out of reach for many Ame…
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Unlocking the Afterlife: Dr. Lakara Foster’s Secrets to Spiritual Healing
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Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/@kolbykultureshow (this only goes on audio) In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, Uncle Kolby interviews the incredible Dr. Lakara Foster, an acclaimed author and spiritual medium dedicated to helping individuals navigate grief and healing. Dr. Foster’s transformative journey is a beacon of hope for anyo…
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S7 Ep. 52: Myriam J.A. Chancy on Haitian American Communities
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Following Donald Trump and J.D. Vance’s racist smears against Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, author Myriam J.A. Chancy joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about Haitian history and independence; imperialism in Haiti; immigration to and from Haiti; the positive and negative impacts social media has on Haitian com…
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Kim C. Lee on Reimagining Black History for Young Readers
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Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/@kolbykultureshow In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, Uncle Kolby sits down with Kim C. Lee, an incredible children's book author who's all about bringing diversity and representation to the stories our kids grow up with. Kim's journey into writing is so inspiring—it started as a personal gift for her …
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Sanaa Chege’s Journey: From Diving to Empowering Young Black Girls
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Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/@kolbykultureshow In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, host Uncle Kolby interviews Sanaa Chege, a talented young author and competitive diver from Maryland. Sanaa shares her inspiring journey into the world of diving, overcoming obstacles, and the motivation behind her debut book, A Diver Like Me. This …
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S7 Ep. 51: Ellen Emerson White on the First Woman President, Real and Imagined
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As Vice President Kamala Harris's historic campaign for the presidency enters its final weeks, writer Ellen Emerson White joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her prescient 1984 novel The President's Daughter, which imagines the first woman president’s campaign and early days in the White House from the point of view of…
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S7 Ep. 50: Thomas Frank on How the Harris-Walz Ticket Can Win Red State Voters
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Political and cultural critic Thomas Frank joins host Whitney Terrell to discuss how Democrats and Republicans courted voters from the Midwest and South at their respective conventions. Frank gives reports from the floors of both the Republican and Democratic national conventions, which he attended. He analyzes the efforts that the Trump-Vance and …
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Getting the F*ck Out of Your Own Way with MJ Harris
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Watch the Show: https://www.youtube.com/@kolbykultureshow In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Podcast, host Uncle Kolby sits down with Malcolm MJ Harris—renowned media personality, entrepreneur, and author of the new book Get the F*ck Out of Your Own Way. Together, they explore strategies for overcoming personal obstacles, the benefits of therapy,…
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S7 Ep. 49: Alissa Quart on J.D. Vance’s Hillbilly Elegy and the Dangerous Lie of American Bootstrap Narratives
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Nonfiction writer Alissa Quart joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss how the American obsession with “bootstrap narratives” led to the publishing industry championing Hillbilly Elegy, the bestselling and problematic memoir by J.D. Vance, who was subsequently elected to the Senate and is now the Republican vice presidenti…
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Healing Without Closure: Terrell Carter’s Story of Resilience
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Watch the Show on YouTube: @KolbyKultureShow In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, host Uncle Kolby interviews actor, singer, and author Terrell Carter, who shares his powerful story of resilience and redemption. Terrell discusses his new book Problem Child and opens up about his journey through adversity, the role of faith and the church in h…
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S7 Ep. 48: Joshua Kaplan on AP3 and the Future of American Militias
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ProPublica reporter Joshua Kaplan joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss his recent article on militia group American Patriots Three Percent, or AP3. Kaplan talks about group founder Scot Seddon, a former Army reservist, and how he created a movement whose members number gun control and the “LGBTQ agenda” among their grie…
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Larry Reid on Faith, Community, and Leadership
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In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, Uncle Kolby explores the transformative power of representation in church leadership. Featuring special guest Dr. Larry D. Reid, author of Church Critic, this episode delves into the state of the Black church, the evolution of spiritual practices, and Dr. Reid’s journey as a founder, artist, spiritual lead…
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S7 Ep. 47: Iris Jamahl Dunkle and Kelly McMasters on Biographical Ethics
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Following Elon Musk’s estranged daughter Vivian Jenna Wilson’s accusations of unethical behavior on the part of Musk’s authorized biographer, memoirist Kelly McMasters and biographer Iris Jamahl Dunkle join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about the ethics of biography. Dunkle, the author of Riding Like the Wind: The Life of…
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Transform Your Life with the Power of Awareness
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Join Uncle Kolby in this must-watch episode of The Kolby Kulture Show as he interviews the phenomenal Alawna Ozoka. Discover insights from her latest book, 'Awareness Put Me On,' and hear about her journey as a professional life coach. Alawna shares valuable advice on living purposefully and staying present. Don't miss the Literary Drop segment, hi…
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S7 Ep. 46: Francine Prose on What 1974 Can Teach Us About 2024
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Novelist Francine Prose joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her new book, 1974: A Personal History. Prose talks about her relationship with Tony Russo, who in collaboration with Daniel Ellsberg leaked the Pentagon Papers, a whistleblowing act which revealed decades of government lies about U.S. involvement in Vietnam; …
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How to Achieve Inner Fitness with Tina Lifford
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In this episode of The Kolby Kulture Show, Hollywood star Tina Lifford, known for her role as Aunt Vi on Queen Sugar, joins us to discuss her book The Little Book of Big Lies. Tina explores the concept of inner fitness, focusing on mental, emotional, and spiritual resilience. Watch as she shares personal experiences, practical tips for self-awarene…
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S7 Ep. 45: Jasmin Graham on Understanding Sharks
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Marine biologist Jasmin Graham joins co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to discuss her new book, Sharks Don’t Sink: Adventures of a Rogue Shark Scientist, which is about the beauty and diversity of sharks and her career studying them inside and outside of academia. Graham, who left a doctoral program and subsequently founded the commu…
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Introducing...The Kolby Kulture Show Podcast!
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Welcome to the Kolby Kulture show! Hosted by Derrick Jakolby Washington - we're bringing you the most inspiring stories and voices from authors who are indeed powerful forces for the culture in their work. These interviews will keep you believing in yourself, inspire you to keep pushing forward, and most importantly, never ever stop dreaming. Tune …
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S7 Ep. 44: Ellie Palmer and Elle Everhart on the Rise of Romance
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Romance novelists Elle Everhart and Ellie Palmer join co-hosts V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell to talk about the genre’s increasing popularity. Everhart, the London-based author of the new book Hot Summer, featuring a protagonist who joins the cast of a reality show only to realize she’s interested in a fellow contestant, discusses coming t…
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S7 Ep. 43: Harry Siegel on the Supreme Court, Bribery, and Scofflaws
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New York Daily News columnist Harry Siegel joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his recent piece about the Supreme Court’s decision to permit what he has dubbed “after-the-fact bribery.” Siegel, who has covered corruption for years, explains how the legality of accepting gratuities, tips, and gifts has be…
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S7 Ep. 42: Sally Franson and Emily Nussbaum on Reality TV
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Novelist Sally Franson and critic Emily Nussbaum join host V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about reality television. Franson, a recent reality TV show winner whose new novel, Big in Sweden, is from the point of view of a woman who joins the cast of a program in that country, reflects on transforming her real-life experience into fiction. Nussbaum, a st…
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S7 Ep. 41: Phil Elwood on Doing PR for All the Worst Humans
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In the wake of the recent Trump-Biden debate, public relations operative Phil Elwood joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his career spinning stories in favor of infamous international leaders. Elwood, whose clients previously included figures like Libya’s Gaddafi family and Syria’s al-Assads, recalls his…
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From the Archives: S1 Ep. 6: Kiki Petrosino and Jess Walter on All the President's Shakespeare
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As Literary Hub observes July 4, we return to our archives for a 2017 episode that remains relevant today. We will return with a new episode July 11. In episode 6, V.V. Ganeshananthan and Whitney Terrell talk political betrayal past and present with novelist Jess Walter and poet Kiki Petrosino. Jess Walter once interviewed an ailing Mark Felt, aka …
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S7 Ep. 39: Maxim Loskutoff on the Unabomber and the Myth of the American West
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Novelist Maxim Loskutoff joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about his new novel, Old King, which is about Unabomber Ted Kaczynski, who moved to Montana to withdraw from society. Loskutoff, who grew up in Missoula, Montana, discusses the mythology that draws men like Kaczynski—who sought to be in nature, and t…
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S7 Ep. 38: Nicolás Medina Mora on Mexico’s First Woman President and the Country’s Political Future
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Journalist and novelist Nicolás Medina Mora joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about Mexico’s president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum, who will be the first woman and first Jewish person to lead the country. Medina Mora explains current president Andrés Manuel López Obrador’s history, his hold on Mexico’s political…
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S7 Ep. 37: Karen Solt on Being Gay in the Navy, ‘Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,’ and Hiding for Her Life
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In this Pride Month episode, Navy veteran and author Karen Solt joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about her experience of being gay while serving in the military. Solt, who retired as a senior chief petty officer in 2006 and served both before and during “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” talks about the Clinton-era p…
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S7 Ep. 36: Akuna Robinson on Going the Distance With Through Hiking
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With summer approaching, Army veteran and long-distance hiker Akuna Robinson joins host V.V. Ganeshananthan and guest co-host Matt Gallagher to talk about the experience of through hiking, or long-distance hiking a trail from end to end. Robinson, the first Black man to complete the Pacific Crest Trail, the Appalachian Trail, and the Continental Di…
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S7 Ep. 35: Remembering Alice Munro: Jonny Diamond on His Mother and the Great Canadian Writer
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Editor and writer Jonny Diamond joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about Nobel Prize-winning short story writer Alice Munro, who passed away May 13 in the same Canadian town where Diamond’s mother died 12 years earlier. He outlines what made the lives of the two women similar—namely, marrying young and starting families …
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S7 Ep. 34: Prizes and Protests: Monica Youn on PEN, Activism at Literary Awards, and Gaza
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Following the cancellation of PEN America’s annual literary awards ceremony as well as its World Voices Festival, acclaimed poet Monica Youn joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about political protests and literary prizes. Youn recounts the sequence of events that led her and eight other finalists for PEN’s $75,000 Jean S…
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S7 Ep. 33: Polycules and Cuddle Piles: Brandy Jensen on the Mainstreaming of Polyamory
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Writer Brandy Jensen joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about polyamory’s place in the contemporary imagination. Jensen discusses the connections between polyamory and politics, noting its links to queer community and its defiance of normative gender roles. She analyzes protections for the rights of multiple-partner rela…
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S7 Ep. 32: This Strange Eventful History: Claire Messud on Blurring Family History and Fiction
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Author Claire Messud joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about how the lines between autobiography and fiction blur, and the ways that families—real and imagined—hide their true histories. Messud’s new novel, This Strange Eventful History, out Tuesday, draws on her own family’s complex past, including their connections to…
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S7 Ep. 31: Come Together: Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor on Solidarity, Change, and Our Interconnected World
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Authors and organizers Leah Hunt-Hendrix and Astra Taylor join co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the concept of solidarity, its reliance on relationship-building, and how it has been expressed in political movements, from recent pro-Palestine activism in the U.S. to the Polish organization Solidarność, a trade union fou…
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S7 Ep. 30: Cashing in on the White Bonus: Tracie McMillan on Privilege, Generational Wealth, and the Myth of Colorblindness
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Author and journalist Tracie McMillan joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the concept of the “white bonus” and how systemic bias generates white wealth not only in daily life but across generations. She references racial covenants, incarceration rates, and housing codes that continue to impact families, Black and wh…
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S7 Ep. 29: There’s Going to Be Trouble: Jen Silverman on Generational Divides in American Politics
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As the presidential election heats up and President Joe Biden struggles to keep young voters’ support, novelist Jen Silverman joins co-host V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss generational divides in U.S. politics. Silverman, whose new book, There’s Going to Be Trouble, follows the political and sexual awakenings of a father and daughter in different er…
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S7 Ep. 28: How We Talk About Cancer: S.L. Wisenberg on Kate Middleton and the Language of the Big C
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In the wake of the news that Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, has cancer, author S.L. (Sandi) Wisenberg joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about the control that public—and private—figures should have over the disclosure of their diagnoses. Wisenberg, who survived breast cancer, and Terrell, who was recently diagno…
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REDUX: S7 Ep. 27: David Baron on What Literature Tells Us About the 2024 Eclipse
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In anticipation of the total solar eclipse forecast for April 8, author and journalist David Baron joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his award-winning book, American Eclipse, which chronicles the remarkable solar eclipse of 1878. Baron, a self-proclaimed umbraphile, or eclipse chaser, explains why he chose to write a…
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S7 Ep. 27: David Baron on What Literature Tells Us About the 2024 Eclipse
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In anticipation of the total solar eclipse forecast for April 8, author and journalist David Baron joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss his award-winning book, American Eclipse, which chronicles the remarkable solar eclipse of 1878. Baron, a self-proclaimed umbraphile, or eclipse chaser, explains why he chose to write a…
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S7 Ep. 26: En Vogue: Sally Franson on Fashion and Literature
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Novelist Sally Franson joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about Fashion Week 2024, the role fashion plays in characterization, and how stylish authors and characters have modeled and influenced tastes and trends. Franson reflects on her time working in the industry and discusses insiders’ perceptions of various Fashion W…
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S7 Ep. 25: Ivy Pochoda on Iowa Basketball Star Caitlin Clark and Women Athletes in Popular Culture
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Following a record-smashing performance by University of Iowa basketball star Caitlin Clark, now the all-time leading scorer in NCAA Division I basketball, novelist and former professional squash player Ivy Pochoda joins host V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about portrayals of women athletes in media, literature, and film. Pochoda considers the gender …
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S7 Ep. 24: Lessons for Survival: Emily Raboteau on Mothering and Climate Change
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Writer Emily Raboteau joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about mothering in the face of climate change and systemic inequality. Raboteau discusses the difference between “resilience” and “trauma-informed growth,” and considers which one more realistically describes how people react to devastation. She also reflects on wr…
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S7 Ep. 23: Alabama’s Embryos: Briallen Hopper on the Personal and Political Consequences of the New IVF Court Decision
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Writer Briallen Hopper joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk about in vitro fertilization and the recent Alabama State Supreme Court ruling declaring that frozen embryos have the same rights as children. Hopper speaks about the science and thought behind freezing embryos versus eggs, as well as the religious language embedd…
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S7 Ep. 22: Hit ’Em Where It Hurts: Rachel Bitecofer on Democratic Strategies to Counter Republicans in the 2024 Election
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Rachel Bitecofer, author of the new book Hit ’Em Where It Hurts: How to Save Democracy by Beating Republicans at Their Own Game, joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to talk shop about the election strategies Democrats should implement to combat Republicans and prevent fascism. Bitecofer discusses how Republicans use “negative par…
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S7 Ep. 21: The Road From Belhaven: Margot Livesey and What Literature Can Tell Us About The Future
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As the 2024 Presidential race heats up, award-winning fiction writer Margot Livesey joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss the value of seeing the future in politics and in family life. Are the polls right? Will Donald Trump beat President Joe Biden in the November election? Livesey talks about the role predictions play i…
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S7 Ep. 20: ‘They Want What We Have’: Matt Gallagher on Supporting Ukrainians' Struggle for Liberation
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Two years after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, novelist, journalist, and veteran Matt Gallagher joins co-hosts Whitney Terrell and V.V. Ganeshananthan to discuss the current state of the Russo-Ukrainian war and why the country desperately needs the emergency aid in a bill currently under consideration in Congress. Gallagher, whose new novel Daybreak…
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