Lost in the Library Podcast
This podcast originated from my desire to share my admiration of books and writing with my friends. Its goal is to encourage them and you, the listener, to pick up a book that you and I never would have before and to begin writing as a way of self-expression. Simply, this podcast is about books and authors. But it delves into more profound topics than chatting about a book I am reading. My friends and I discuss authors’ lives by celebrating and/or denouncing the actions and views that brought them to publication and their works’ impacts on the world. It’s a podcast that delves into the historical context that shaped the literature that would influence generations. It’s a podcast that tells the story of literary adjacent figures who inspired our favorite books. We discuss literary movements, celebrate specific books that are often overlooked, underappreciated, or lost to history, and share our interpretations of superb literary works. Well, here goes nothing. I hope you enjoy it.
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Episodes
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Wednesday Feb 25, 2026
Host Fil Deptula sits down with Mr. Vernacular Spectacular, also known as Davis Peck, to discuss the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
Wednesday Feb 04, 2026
On the conclusion of this 4-part series, Matthew Cortigiani joins host Fil Deptula to discuss David Foster Wallace's magnum opus: Infinite Jest.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
Wednesday Jan 28, 2026
In what has become our longest series to date, host Fil Deptula chats with guest Matt Cortigiani to discuss David Foster Wallace's life after the publication of Infinite Jest and what leads to his untimely death.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Wednesday Jan 14, 2026
Host Fil Deptula sits down with guest Matt Cortigiani to discuss David Foster Wallace's journey through academia and residencies, his substance abuse and sobriety, and his tumultuous treatment of someone he pursued romantically.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
We are back after a long break during the holidays with the first episode of what is turning out to be a four part series. Fil Deptula is joined by Matt Cortigiani to discuss the early life of David Foster Wallace.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Wednesday Nov 12, 2025
Host Fil Deptula sits down with Claire to discuss Walt Whitman's life after the publication of Leaves of Grass.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Wednesday Nov 05, 2025
Fil Deptula is joined by the mononymous Claire to discuss Walt Whitman, Jr., and his life before he published his pivotal work of poetry, Leaves of Grass.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Wednesday Oct 29, 2025
Host Fil Deptula and guest Mr. Vernacular Spectacular, aka Davis Peck, get into the Halloween Spirit and discuss the Strange Case of Clarence Adams and how literature may have warped his mind.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Tuesday Oct 07, 2025
Fil Deptula sits with Mr. Vernacular Spectacular (Davis Peck) to discuss the best-selling author of all time, and someone who remains a household name to this day.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Wednesday Sep 24, 2025
Fil Deptula is joined by the Kindle King, Sir Andrew Kenney, to discuss the most successful children's horror novelist of all time, his work prior to his success, and banned books.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil