Show overview
Literati with Colin O’Brien and Michael Wolf has been publishing since 2016, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 71 episodes, alongside 1 trailer or bonus episode. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a monthly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 40 min and 55 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. The publisher flags most episodes as explicit, so expect adult themes or strong language throughout. It is catalogued as a EN-language Comedy show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 6.4 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. The busiest year was 2019, with 52 episodes published. Published by Forever Dog.
From the publisher
Literati is a comedy podcast about the greatest American novels never written. For all those times you feel like reading but can’t because you don’t know how or it’s too boring. Every episode features a reading by a literary giant or at least a pretty tall contributor to a zine. Join hosts Colin O’Brien and Michael Wolf as they ask such important questions as “If Shakespeare was so smart then how come he’s dead?” Produced by the Forever Dog Podcast Network.
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Ep 70The Final Chapter
EColin & Michael close the book of Literati and take the listeners through all the incredible things they'll be missing out on, now that the show is no more. They requested that we include the following message in the episode description, as a thank you to all the loyal Literati-heads who have listened to the show over the past few years : "This is all your fault."——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 69Officer Mike Costanazo (w/ Alexis Pereira)
EColin takes a test to prove that he's intellectually fit to host a podcast about literature. Later, Officer Mike Costanazo (Alexis Pereira), a member of the NYPD Fare Evasion Task Force, reads from his new book, The Real Joker - coming out January 2022.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 68Hank Nohairio (w/ Woody Fu)
EColin & Michael learn from the greats and break down some easy-to-understand writing advice from Charles Bukowski! Later, they invite Hank Nohairio (Woody Fu) onto the program to read selections from his wildly successful "John Baldman" series.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 67Hans Tzing (w/ Michael Cruz Kayne)
EMichael tells Colin some tragic news about his personal health. Later, they invite avant-garde theater director, Hans Tzing (Michael Cruz Kayne), onto the program to read from his new children's joke book.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 66Literati's Live Writer's Workshop Pt. 2
EPart Two of Literati Live from New York Comedy Festival! Michael & Colin conduct their live writer's workshop, featuring: Josh Sharp, Sydnee Washington, John Reynolds (panelists) & Ziwe Fumudoh, Becky Chicoine, Natasha Vaynblatt, Mark Vigeant.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 65Literati's Live Writer's Workshop Pt. 1
ELive from New York Comedy Festival! Michael & Colin conduct their live writer's workshop, featuring: Josh Sharp, Sydnee Washington, John Reynolds (panelists) & Ziwe Fumudoh, Becky Chicoine, Natasha Vaynblatt, Mark Vigeant.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 64RE-RELEASE: "Yennis & Pista St. Oberon" (w/ Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang)
ERevisit this classic installment of Literati, with special guests Matt Rogers & Bowen Yang, hosts of Las Cultursitas!In the fifth installment of Literati, Colin OBrien and Michael Wolf discuss how to build a book with letters as well as write a memoir without making enemies. Later, they invite Yennis & Pista St. Oberon onto the podcast to read from their tell-all book, Traipsing Through The Void: Our Year In Space.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 63Sam Taggart (w/ Sam Taggart)
EMichael shares some incredible life news with Colin! Later, comedian Sam Taggart joins the program to read from his debut novel, "The Dance of New York."——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 62Kneel Gayman (w/ Katie Hartman)
EColin & Michael flaunt their impeccable credentials before inviting the incomparable Kneel Gayman (Katie Hartman) onto the show to read from his monumental work, America Gods.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 61Matt Decaro (w/ Matt Decaro)
EColin & Michael dive into the world of song lyrics and teach listeners why lyrics are actually very similar to poetry. Later, singer/songwriter Matt Decaro comes onto the show and graces Literati listeners with some gorgeous music.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 60Mironda Greycook (w/ Desi Domo)
EColin & Michael are mandated to make books sexy, so they officially turn Literati into a sex & dating podcast! Later, Mironda Greycook (Desi Domo) joins the program to read from her first-ever fiction book, which includes way too much singing.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 59Raymond Clayton (w/ Michael Antonucci)
EColin & Michael read excerpts from Sean Penn's horrendous new book. Later, they invite Raymond Clayton (Michael Antonucci) onto the show to read an excerpt from his new sex novel, The Man From The Barn. ——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 58Laura Lee Desiree (w/ Kelley Quinn)
EColin & Michael embrace technology, because they don't want to do their job as writers! Later, YA Fiction author Laura Lee Desiree (Kelley Quinn) joins the program to read from her new YA book, Angels Die Of So Much Love.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 57Megan Stalter (w/ Megan Stalter)
EColin & Michael have some serious beef with books. Later, "writer who has done it all" Megan Stalter reads Chapter One of her book, I'm Too Selfish For My Kids.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 56Elizabeth Gilbert (w/ Jesse Roth)
EColin & Michael skeet shoot...but use books instead of clay targets! Later, they invite best-selling author Elizabeth Gilbert (Jesse Roth) onto the program to read Chapter One of her sequel to Big Magic, Small Dick: Dealing with Life's Shortcomings and Coming Out On Top.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 55Dr. Natasha Vaynblat (w/ Natasha Vaynblat)
EColin & Michael only read the celebrated classics. But today, they've decided to take a break from being snobs and see if there is anything on the best-seller list that piques their interest. Later, Dr. Natasha Vaynblat comes onto the show to give some controversial medical advice and explain why she is no longer a comedian, but rather, a full-fledged medical doctor.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 54Clarice Dylan & Sandy Mahew (w/ Sarah Burton and Clara Morris)
EColin & Michael give readers some pointers on how to read more! Later, Clarice Dylan & Sandy Mahew (Clara Morris and Sarah Burton) read some erotic bible fan fiction.Want more book related podcast content? Check out Clarice & Sandy's podcast MEAN BOOK CLUB, where they make fun of NYT bestselling books. Check it out HERE!——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 53Gene Tinkler (w/ James Folta)
EMichael is suspicious of Colin's decision to move to Paris and be an ex-pat. Later, they invite fantasy author, Gene Tinkler (James Folta), onto the show to read a series of puzzling excerpts from his latest book.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 52Brett Davis (w/ Brett Davis)
ELiterary geniuses Colin & Michael learn that writing comic books is frickin easy! So they give listeners some brand new, amazing ideas for new comic books. Later, they invite Brett Davis onto the program to read his graduation speech.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Ep 51Calista Levine (w/ Cameron McCall)
EFor the first time on the podcast, Colin & Michael read a shocking user-submitted story! Later, self-help guru Calista Levine (Cameron McCall) joins them in-studio to read from her new book, Happy Closets, Happy Home.——PLEASE SUBSCRIBE / RATE US on Apple Podcasts, Google Play, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.LITERATI is a Forever Dog Podcasthttps://foreverdogpodcasts.com/podcasts/literati/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.