Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine featuring weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers. From strange styles to unique identities, from written tales to oral tradition, from Iowa to Indiana and everywhere in between, we’re the podcast home for stories that stick with you. Listen every other week for the edge of creation, come to life.
Welcome the newest Broads and Books Production, and cousin to Midwest Weird: Past Ten (https://www.past-ten.com/)!
This audio nonfiction journal asks writers: "Where were you on this date ten years ago?"
Follow Past Ten wherever you get your podcasts!
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In the first episode, Heather Gudenkauf reads her essay, "I Am Struck by How Upbeat I Sound."
Heather Gudenkauf (https://heathergudenkauf.com/) is the Edgar Award nominated, New York Times & USA Today bestselling author of ten novels, including The Overnight Guest and her most recent thriller Everyone is Watching. Her debut novel, The Weight of Silence, was an instant NYT bestseller and remained on the list for 22 weeks. Gudenkauf’s critically acclaimed novels have been published in over 25 countries and have sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide.
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Past Ten asks writers to answer the question: "Where were you on this date ten years ago?"
Get more Past Ten at our website, and our anthology (https://www.past-ten.com/about-1).
Want your work to appear on Past Ten? Submit today (https://www.past-ten.com/submit)!
31 Dec 2025
"Bob," Mario Senzale
Today on Midwest Weird: “Bob," by Mario Senzale.
Buy Mario a coffee in support of his work (https://ko-fi.com/midwestweird)! Be sure to leave a message and note who the coffee is for : )
Mario Senzale is a South American writer and mathematician currently living in Indianapolis, Indiana.
For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com (https://www.midwestweird.com).
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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions (https://www.BroadsandBooksProductions.com). We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.
Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com (https://https://www.midwestweird.com).
24 Dec 2025
"Small Town Inc is Going Public," Joe Prosit
Today on Midwest Weird: “Small Town Inc Goes Public," by Joe Prosit.
Buy Joe a coffee in support of her work (https://ko-fi.com/midwestweird)! Be sure to leave a message and note who the coffee is for : )
Joe Prosit writes sci-fi, horror, and psycho fiction. He has independently published six novels and two short story collections. He lives with his wife, kids, and dog in Brainerd, Minnesota.
For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com (https://www.midwestweird.com).
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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions (https://www.BroadsandBooksProductions.com). We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.
Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com (https://https://www.midwestweird.com).
Who has been a guest on Midwest Weird
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Amy Lee Lillard
Erin Johnston
Heath Smith
LL Kelly
Mathew Serback
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YouTube views
4,818,331
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.9 / 5
7 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
7 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 41 / 100
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26
Social presence
0
YouTube
93
Engagement
51
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