PODCAST · education
Rite Gud
by Kittysneezes
This isn’t a podcast for total beginners. We’re going to assume that you know what plot structure is, what a protagonist is, where ideas come from, and how to use a semicolon. This is a podcast for people who can already write okay, but want to do better.
Episodes
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Book Club: In Cold Blood
In this edition of the Book Club, we talk about Truman Capote's In Cold Blood. The post Book Club: In Cold Blood by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Book Club: Sadako Coming Out of Her Well to Shame Mankind
In this month's bonus episode, Langdon joins us to talk about Koji Suzuki's Ring. The post Book Club: Sadako Coming Out of Her Well to Shame Mankind by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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The Sparrow
For this month's edition of the Book Club, we discuss Mary Doria Russell's The Sparrow. Joining us is Stephen Mazur. The post The Sparrow by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Hearing Trumpet
Gwen C. Katz joins us to talk about The Hearing Trumpet and the true purpose of post-menopausal women (crimes and bees, obviously). The post Hearing Trumpet by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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God Does Not Touch Philadelphia: The Gang Tackles 17776 by Jon Bois
In honor of Super Bowl Sunday (from a couple years ago), we talk about Jon Bois' unique multimedia sci-fi story 17776. The post God Does Not Touch Philadelphia: The Gang Tackles 17776 by Jon Bois by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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The Demolished Man
In this month's book club episode, Kurt Schiller and Stephen Mazur join us to talk about Alfred Bester's The Demolished Man. The post The Demolished Man by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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The Secret History
For this month’s edition of the Book Club, we are joined once again by Canadian correspondent JR to talk about Donna Tartt’s massive novel The Secret History. Let’s dive into some dark academia. Ω ιτε Βακχαι The post The Secret History by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Geek Love
For this Mumpo-sized Book Club episode, we are joined by Eric Horwitz and Matt Keeley to talk about Katherine Dunn's Geek Love. The post Geek Love by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Gud By
After five years and 97 episodes (not counting bonus book club episodes) Rite Gud is saying Gud By. Be seeing you. The post Gud By by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Take Gud Care of Yourself (or: A Cure for Wellness)
Kurt Schiller joins us to talk about the hellish wellness industry and the siren song of creative self-destruction. The post Take Gud Care of Yourself (or: A Cure for Wellness) by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Do the Hustle!
The hustle is real if you ever plan to write for money, and it’s foolish to ignore it; in this episode we talk to horror author Kyle Winkler. The post Do the Hustle! by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Escape From New York
Help your writing Escape From New York! In this episode, Cassidy McCants talks to us about thriving creatively outside of NY and Los Angeles. The post Escape From New York by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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The Glup Shitto Episode
What’s in a name? A lot, really. That’s why they’re so hard to come up with. Karlo Yeager Rodriguez joins us to talk about names. The post The Glup Shitto Episode by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Self-Publishing with Evan Dahm
A lot of this podcast is about the publishing industry, but some folks strike out on their own. Evan Dahm talks about self-publishing. The post Self-Publishing with Evan Dahm by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Against Worldbuilding
I can show you the world. Shining, shimmering splendid. Tell me, writer, now when did you last read a worldbuilding guide? The post Against Worldbuilding by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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I Just Wanted a Website That Was Fucking Normal
In this episode, we’re talking to Matt Wolfbridge about his new online magazine, Typebar. We discuss how and why he put the mag together. The post I Just Wanted a Website That Was Fucking Normal by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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i Pony: Blueprint for a New America
We’re back from our brief sabbatical to discuss i Pony: Blueprint for a New America by presidential candidate/boot model Vermin Supreme. The post i Pony: Blueprint for a New America by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Based & Rhino Pilled
In this liberated-from-the-paywall edition of the Book Club, Simon McNeil joins us to discuss Eugene Ionesco's absurdist play Rhinoceros. The post Based & Rhino Pilled by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Shock Value, or, Don’t Cut Yourself On That Edge
But, in this episode, we’re going to talk about the limits of shock value. Joining us is the world’s greatest writer, June Martin. The post Shock Value, or, Don’t Cut Yourself On That Edge by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Putting Real Stuff in Your Fake Stuff
Maybe we write a story inspired by a real life event–something that happened to us, or something we heard about—but where is the ethical line? Joining us is Ryan Estrada, author of "Banned Book Club." The post Putting Real Stuff in Your Fake Stuff by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Losers, Failures and Fuck-Ups
In this episode of Rite Gud, we’re paying tribute to literary losers, fuck-ups, and failures. Joining us is J.R. Bolt. The post Losers, Failures and Fuck-Ups by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Writing About Disability
James McPherson joins us to examine how disability is portrayed in works like Fury Road, Game of Thrones and Kafka's The Metamorphosis. The post Writing About Disability by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Toothless Vampires
We have nice vampires who don’t kill, sad ghosts, succubi who don’t fuck. But we like it when monsters are monstrous. The post Toothless Vampires by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Eat Gud
On tonight’s menu, we’re starting off with a discussion about the lack of physicality in contemporary speculative fiction. The post Eat Gud by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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(Don’t) Gotta Go Fast
The average American consumes 100,000 words a day. But what do we retain? What have we learned? Do you really gotta go fast? The post (Don’t) Gotta Go Fast by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Touch Grass
Here to talk about engaging with nature in your fiction is Ashely Adams, who will teach us how to touch grass. The post Touch Grass by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Fite Gud
In this episode of Rite Gud, we are talking about swords. We are joined by Johanus Haidner of The Academy of European Swordsmanship. The post Fite Gud by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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More Bad Writing Advice
We debunk more Bad Writing Advice: the virtues of head hopping, the problem with MICE, and why not to let a robot say if your prose is vivid. The post More Bad Writing Advice by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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The Way to Write the Other is Not To Make the Other Into You
Many writers seem to think that the way to fix exoticism is to homogenize every other culture from every part of the world. The post The Way to Write the Other is Not To Make the Other Into You by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Seize the Press!
In this episode, we talk to Jonny Pickering, founder and editor-in-chief of Seize the Press. The post Seize the Press! by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Boast in the Shell: Why AI Art is Overhyped
In this episode, Wendy Xu joins us once again to talk about AI art, AI writing, and the rise of the machines. The post Boast in the Shell: Why AI Art is Overhyped by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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I Dream of Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles
When the pursuit of comfort takes over your entire life, and your entire worldview, your art suffers, and maybe society does too. In this episode, we’re talking about why speculative fiction shouldn’t get too comfortable. The post I Dream of Jeanne Dielman, 23 quai du Commerce, 1080 Bruxelles by...
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Poster’s Elbow
For writers, social media can be a valuable tool for networking and self-promotion. But can the drawbacks outweigh the positives? The post Poster’s Elbow by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Orc Gusano
Has Latinx representation in American sci-fi and fantasy really gotten any better since that book was written fifty years ago? The post Orc Gusano by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Susan Sontag’s Notes on Sleepaway Camp
Today, Magencubed joins us to examine that seminal queer text, auteur Robert Hiltzik's 1983 film Sleepaway Camp. The post Susan Sontag’s Notes on Sleepaway Camp by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Filthy Lucre
In this episode, Simon McNeil rejoins us to talk about what writers usually make, the hidden costs of writing, and why Disney Must Pay. The post Filthy Lucre by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Gentrified Horror
You can’t gentrify a haunted house–you either have to accept it as it is, burn it to the ground, or run away. The post Gentrified Horror by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Writing TTRPGs
Caitlin Fortier, makes TTRPGs–that’s tabletop role playing games–and she’s going to tell us how it works from inception to publication. The post Writing TTRPGs by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Talking about Comics with Wendy Xu
Joining us for this episode is comics artist and illustrator Wendy Xu, who made Tidesong, Mooncakes, and the upcoming The Infinity Particle. The post Talking about Comics with Wendy Xu by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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The Right’s War on Libraries
As part of this podcast’s dedication to sparking controversial, attention-getting discourse, we have a new piping hot take for you here today: libraries are good. The post The Right’s War on Libraries by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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How We Read and Why
What’s the point of reading when there are other ways of getting information? Does reading make you a better person? And why are so many Americans so bad at it? Joining us today is Chrisbookishcauldron, book critic and YouTuber. The post How We Read and Why by Matt Keeley appeared first on...
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Sci-fi and Fantasy for Peasants
For some reason, a lot of SFF authors have a hard time imagining stories about poor people. Fantasy stories often focus on royalty. Sci-fi protagonists tend to be middle or upper class. The post Sci-fi and Fantasy for Peasants by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Diverse Sci-Fi/Fantasy of the 20th Century
In part two of our discussion on diverse sci-fi and fantasy, we turn our attention to the later half of the 20th century, when the field opened up a little more to BIPOC and queer authors. The post Diverse Sci-Fi/Fantasy of the 20th Century by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Women Writers of the Pulp Era
Stephen Mazur, former Assistant Editor of The Magazine of Fantasy & Science Fiction, to talk about the women of sci-fi's pulp era. The post Women Writers of the Pulp Era by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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No Plot Just Vibes
In this episode of Rite Gud, we are joined once again by Karlo Yeager Rodríguez, who is going to tell us why plot isn’t everything. The post No Plot Just Vibes by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Writing Beyond the End of History
There’s one thing contemporary SFF can’t seem to escape. Simon McNeil joins us to talk about writing beyond the end of history. The post Writing Beyond the End of History by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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How To Start a Magazine for Fun and Absolutely No Profit
In this episode, Blood Knife's Kurt Schiller shares what it takes to launch a magazine, attract subscribers, and give writers a space to create thought-provoking work. The post How To Start a Magazine for Fun and Absolutely No Profit by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Space Racism, Oppressed Wizards, and Other Marginalized Fantasy Allegories
Fiction has always used speculative elements to express political ideas; but sometimes, it falls flat in terms of storytelling and politics. The post Space Racism, Oppressed Wizards, and Other Marginalized Fantasy Allegories by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Writing Beyond Limits with Naben Ruthnum
Writers are often under pressure to follow rules, to write to the market, to carefully fit themselves into a safe cultural and commercial niche. The post Writing Beyond Limits with Naben Ruthnum by Matt Keeley appeared first on Kittysneezes.
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Internet Fiction
Cartoonist RE Parrish joins us to talk about the uneasy marriage of writing and the internet—incorporating the internet into fiction, using the internet as a medium for fiction, and why it's so hard to write a good social media epistolary novel. The post Internet Fiction by Matt Keeley appeared...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
This isn’t a podcast for total beginners. We’re going to assume that you know what plot structure is, what a protagonist is, where ideas come from, and how to use a semicolon. This is a podcast for people who can already write okay, but want to do better.
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Kittysneezes
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Rite Gud have?
Rite Gud currently has 144 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Rite Gud about?
This isn’t a podcast for total beginners. We’re going to assume that you know what plot structure is, what a protagonist is, where ideas come from, and how to use a semicolon. This is a podcast for people who can already write okay, but want to do better.
How often does Rite Gud release new episodes?
Rite Gud publishes regularly with 144 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
Where can I listen to Rite Gud?
You can listen to Rite Gud on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Rite Gud?
Rite Gud is created and hosted by Kittysneezes.
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