Heavy Bored is a writing and literature podcast hosted by poet and writer Andrew Wittstadt as he speaks with guests about all things books, poetry, art, and culture. Join Heavy Bored on Patreon (http://patreon.com/HeavyBored) or Substack (https://andrewwittstadt.substack.com/) to get full access to book clubs, bonus interviews, Jerkshop, and more.
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Andrew Wittstadt covers four poems from the latest issues of The New Yorker magazine.
Recorded: 6/29/2026
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22 Jun 2026
**UNLOCKED** William Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet w/ Brendan
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by Brendan of the Tales from the Mall (https://www.patreon.com/talesfromthemall) podcast in a discussion of William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and two film adaptations of the play, Zeffirelli’s Romeo and Juliet (1968) and Luhrmann's Romeo And Juliet (1996) Topics Include: Masculinity–Male Romance–Emo boys–Shakespeare’s massive influence–fear and faith–romantic comedies–It’s a Wonderful Life–small talk–men vs women–and more!
Recorded 7/17/2024
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15 Jun 2026
**UNLOCKED** #71 Ethical Arson w/ Nick Flynn
Andrew Wittstadt is joined by acclaimed poet and writer, Nick Flynn (https://nickflynn.org/). Topics include: poetry vs memoir–mind, body, and spiritual connections for creativity–sources of creativity–creative outlets–collaboration in art making–writing stamina–meditation–and more!
Recorded 9/28/2024
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Who has been a guest on Heavy Bored
Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.
Gary E Smith
Ron Richard
Tara Heaton
Meg Hamand
Reach and audience
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YouTube views
44,885
Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
Apple Podcasts (US)
3.8 / 5
8 ratings
Spotify
3.3 / 5
8 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100
A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.
Quality
62
Social presence
0
YouTube
76
Engagement
75
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