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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The Kindle King returns! He's back with host Fil Deptula to talk about the pivotal years of Jack London's life. And what a young life this dude lives!
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Tuesday Apr 28, 2026
Fil Deptula is joined by his friend Andrew Kenney to discuss the early life of Jack London. This is the first part of (at time of the recording) an undetermined number in a lengthy series. Spoilers - we only get to when he is 15 years old in this episode.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Wednesday Apr 01, 2026
Fil Deptula sits with his brother Jakub, aka King Beaver, to discuss the tragic tale of Gerald Bostock, aka "Little Milton," aka "Little Monty," aka "Gerry."
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Wednesday Mar 25, 2026
Host Fil Deptula sits down with the Book Mac Daddy himself, Noah MacGillvray, to discuss one of China's most influential authors, Lu Xun, aka Zhou Zhangshou, aka Zhou Yushan, aka Zhou Yucai.
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Intro song - War & Peace by Fertile Soil
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