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Steve Almond
Steve Almond
Steve Almond
Tuesday 3rd November 2015
Join Steve Almond on 'The One You Feed' as he explores humor, vulnerability, and balancing good and bad in writing. Tune in for engaging insights.
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Get the buttons here!Steve Almond: Balancing Humor and Vulnerability in Writing
All human beings contain this maddening combination of beautiful, blessed impulses and behaviors and thoughts and absolutely cursed, selfish, curdled awfulness.
What makes good writing stand out? Steve Almond, a celebrated author and journalist, dives into this question on 'The One You Feed' podcast. Known for his sharp wit and poignant observations, Almond brings a unique perspective on the balance between humor and vulnerability in storytelling. In this episode, he chats with host Eric Zimmer about the beginnings of the 'Dear Sugar' column, which he co-hosts with Cheryl Strayed, and how it became a platform for public vulnerability and seeking help.
Almond discusses the cultural tendency to treat everything as either a battle or a joke and the impact this has on our ability to empathize with others. He shares his thoughts on the convenience culture that often strips away our capacity to see opposing viewpoints as fully human. The conversation also touches on the parable of the two wolves, representing the constant tug-of-war between our better and worse natures.
Almond's reflections on football's cognitive health effects add another layer to the discussion, highlighting the importance of refusing to give up on writing despite challenges. This episode is a blend of humor, authenticity, and deep insights into human nature, making it a must-listen for anyone interested in the art of writing and personal growth.