#ben tanzer

[therumpus]

I feel like as a young adult, I moved away from a lot of what I loved. Consciously, I didn’t think they were cool enough, and I tried to figure out what was cool. Now, I think the important part is that the people you intersect with see you as cool. That’s my personal definition. I think the definition is really the ability to be in your own skin wherever you are and trust and know that whatever version that is that you are living and breathing it and you are unbothered whether people are reacting to it

THE RUMPUS INTERVIEW with Ben Tanzer

[garretschuelke]

In an episode that will make the listener involuntarily say "NICE" aloud for everyone to hear, Garret once again gets the chance to chat with Chicago writer, podcaster, teacher, and non-profit leader Ben Tanzer, about his latest novel, THE MISSING, thoughts on Psychological Fiction, adventures in book touring, and why Garret recommends that writers, when they're feeling particularly depressed, should read excerpts from Kafka's diary.

Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago on Tuesday, July, 2024

Intro Song: “Poopin' on the Clock" by Jester of No Court

Outro Song: “1965" by Jangle Orchard

All songs used with permission.

[hoshomccreesh]

Shooting Stick...

Ben Tanzer has always been a tireless supporter of small press lit and a champion of many a writer. He’s been pivotal in the promotion of quite a few of my books, and finally I got the chance to repay the favor! When he told me he was putting together a line-up of friends and folks to read all the stories in his recently re-released collection UPSTATE, I immediately said I wanted to be a part of it — and do whatever I could to help him spread the word about a project for a change! The story, “Shooting Stick,” is right up my alley: understated yet moving, with those familiar pangs between fathers and sons. And, you know, drinks and a pool hall! I hope I did the thing justice with my reading, and I especially hope you’ll go give it a listen, and support Ben, his books, and all his generous endeavors in the small press community.

And until the day we actually get to share a drink and maybe a game of pool, to Ben I’ll just say cheers,” and thanks for letting me be a part of it.

Listen to ALL THE STORIES in the collection, UPSTATE via the link below!

[garretschuelke]

The Garret Schuelke Podcast Episode 36: Hot Garbage Redux with Ben Tanzer by The Garret Schuelke Podcast • A podcast on Anchor

In what has been a long time coming, Garret finally gets Chicago writer, podcaster, and social worker Ben Tanzer on #GSP, where they discuss

In what has been a long time coming, Garret finally gets Chicago writer, podcaster, and social worker Ben Tanzer on #GSP, where they discuss Ben's life in New York, his new book, UPSTATE, views on republishing past works, and what Chi-Town has been like under the shadow of COVID.

Recorded via phone in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and Chicago on Wednesday, February 24th, 2021.

Intro Song: “Secret Mission" by Jonas Selander

Outro Song: “When We Were Young" by Cold Country

All songs used with permission.

[hoshomccreesh]

This Podcast Will Change Your Life with Brian McGettrick, Ben Tanzer, and Hosho McCreesh

Yes, the floodwaters have risen…the dam has burst, the pre-sale is underway, and we are still merely ankle-deep in the forthcoming flood of promotions for the A DEEP & GORGEOUS THIRST - UNABRIDGED AUDIO project. And what better way to dip your toe in than a podcast-down-memory-lane with lit-man-meets-Charlie Hustle himself, Ben Tanzer and the criminally under-infamous Brian McGettrick? We wander like drunken moths through the lamp-light of the small press, reliving the how and the where of both how we first all met each other and the small grip of places that’ve published us all. And fear not, intrepid listener — we name names (and surely forget some too)! All in all, it was a great way to keep the wheels a-churnin’ and I’m sure I speak for us all when I say we hope you enjoy the listen!

[hoshomccreesh]

This Podcast Will Change Your Life

Chinese Gucci: The Podacst!

This wide-ranging chat with your friend and mine, Ben Tanzer, was a heck of a good time. A big thank you to Ben for having me on again, and for all the behind-the-scenes help trying to get the book out there. If you are stuck in traffic or an elevator for 1 hour and 8 minutes or just want to hear more about the forthcoming Chinese Gucci, give it a listen.

n.b: Pre-Sale Pricing on the special editions ends November 5th. That’s just four days, for anyone keeping score. Get your copy now for less.

[garretschuelke]

We are so This Podcast Will Change Your Life. We are also so Garret Schuelke. Not to mention Edgar Rice Burroughs, Whup Jamboree, Alpena, gaming, The Hideout, poetry, lit scenes, Barry Graham, ANAMAKEE, Patton Oswalt, Zine, Lavinia Ludlow, class, and much, much more. So, please do This Podcast Will Change Your Life, it will most certainly do that.

We are so This Podcast Will Change Your Life. We are also so Garret Schuelke. Not to mention Edgar Rice Burroughs, Whup Jamboree, Alpena, gaming, The Hideout, poetry, lit scenes, Barry Graham, ANAMAKEE, Patton Oswalt, Zine, Lavinia Ludlow, class, and much, much more. So, please do This Podcast Will Change Your Life, it will most certainly do that.

[iheartfailure]

July Update

If you followed my Instagram feed from mid-February from late May, you may have noticed that I was posting about 500 or so words of content every day for 98 days. I’ve been depressed about the current presidential administration and I needed do something to cope with this depression and with this coping mechanism, I ended up writing a second novel, which I didn’t plan or expect to do this year,…

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