The Tolka Podcast
The Tolka Podcast
Podcast Description
The Tolka Podcast invites writers to read and discuss the work they have written for Tolka. Hosts Madeline Arkins and Liam Harrison hear pieces from contributors, ask them about their journey of becoming a writer, and in “Tolka the Town”, hear about their recent cultural highlights and book recommendations.
Tolka is a literary journal based in Dublin publishing a diverse range of "formally promiscuous" non-fiction – encouraging writers to test the limits of non-fiction through essays, memoir, and the things that fall in between.
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The podcast revolves around literary discussions, author journeys, and cultural highlights, focusing on themes such as non-fiction storytelling and personal narratives. Episodes feature discussions on topics ranging from the writing process to literary references, with examples including Tim MacGabhann's exploration of Victor Serge and Niamh Campbell's reflections on themes of shame and identity. The show also includes a 'Tolka the Town' segment where guests share recent cultural recommendations.
The Tolka Podcast invites writers to read and discuss the work they have written for Tolka. Hosts Madeline Arkins and Liam Harrison hear pieces from contributors, ask them about their journey of becoming a writer, and in “Tolka the Town”, hear about their recent cultural highlights and book recommendations.
Tolka is a literary journal based in Dublin publishing a diverse range of “formally promiscuous” non-fiction – encouraging writers to test the limits of non-fiction through essays, memoir, and the things that fall in between.
In this episode, Maddie and Liam speak with Declan Toohey about his hybrid essay Bomb's Away: Blitzkrieg Notes on Gravity's Rainbow (published in Issue Eight of Tolka).
We discuss the Wonderful World of Thomas Pynchon, absurdism, and the surprising parallels between Declan's piece and Puss in Boots 2.
Music by Lemzly Dale
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