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Caleb James K.

Caleb James K. is the former Editor-in-Chief of the literary journal, Drunken Pen Writing, and the host of the DPW Podcast. He’s also a fiction writer, poet, and aspiring novelist.

Spencer Church

A former aspiring comic book artist, Spencer is the cohost of the DPW Podcast as well as a short story writer and avid reader.

We begin today’s episode with a quick review of “The Monkey, ” adapted from the Stephen King short story of the same name.

After that, we go into a deep and nuanced discussion about reading the works of authors who have done terrible things in their personal lives. The main culprit we discuss is Neil Gaiman who has recently come under fire for allegedly assaulting women in the worst ways.

#225: 250 Years Of Great American Novels – Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

We kick today's episode in the ass with some Charles Bukowski talk! After that, we discuss another list about the Great American Novel. This one tries to define what that truly means and if it's possible for a single novel to take the crown as the definitive Great American Novel.  You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast. You can check out Caleb's work at http://www.calebjamesk.com. 

1. #225: 250 Years Of Great American Novels 40:31
2. DBS #139: The Most American Novels According To Esquire 39:02
3. #224 Guardian Readers Pick Their Top Novels 43:42
4. DBS #138: The Woes Of Reading Perverted Fiction 35:28
5. #223: Discussing Stories That Are Rarely Told 37:09