DBS #130: Rejected Losers

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Our Hosts

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 kick off today’s episode with a review of the movie Sinners. After that, we discuss what it’s like to be a couple of giant losers who keep getting rejected from literary publications. It’s not all doom and gloom, though. We also discuss some upcoming projects and works we’re excited about.

#211: Words You Should Cut From Your Work Drunken Pen Writing Podcast

We begin today's episode by discussing how our podcast has entered the future on Spotify. After that, we get downright weird, but also informative! We talk about the words and phrases you should cut from your writing.  You can follow us on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter @dpwpodcast You can check out Caleb's work at http://www.calebjamesk.com. 
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  5. #209: 2025 Reading Recap

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