Can't Lit

A podcast about books and other stuff in Canada. Hosted by Dina Del Bucchia and Jen Sookfong Lee

123 - Can't Lit - Triple Treat Book Launch! 05/01/2024

123 - Can't Lit - Triple Treat Book Launch! Welcome to the chaos of a book launch! Are all book launches like this? I hope so! The Triple Treat Book Launch took place on Sunday April 28th at beloved R&B Brewing. Jen Sookfong Lee was the host and books by Dina Del Bucchia (), Daniel Zomparelli () and Andrea Warner () were launched and feted and were sold by the amazing Listen to Cynara Geissler read from Andrea's book while she recovers from surgery. Dina and Daniel read from their new books and also host three rounds of trivia: Generally Vaguely Dirty Dancing, Horror Movie Trivia, and TV Trivia. And Dina reads a poem from her book that tells you which SNL cast member you are! And that's not all, A Giant Woman (Cynara Geissler and Hannah McGregor) performs with The Jewel Tones (Martin Austwick and Helen Zaltzman). And we are treated to a performance by The Established, Shanda Leer! A wonderful night. A fun time. All of this was recorded by our wonderful sound tech, Sean Cranbury. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/31064368

122 - Can't Lit - Tania De Rozario 03/25/2024

122 - Can't Lit - Tania De Rozario Spring has sprung! And we have on the podcast to talk about her new collection of essays, as well as talking about horror as a conduit for feelings, loving ghosts, demons and phantoms and eating the rich. We also marvel at Rosie the wonderful podcast dog, and we promise to stop referencing (and trashing) Oppenheimer. Listen now! Transcript . /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/30519718

121 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - What's the Point? 02/26/2024

121 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - What's the Point? Hello listeners! Dina & Jen are chatting about stuff. Again! This time they're in conversation about the point. What is it? Like, really, what's the point? From writing in general, to specific projects to what they think the point of their own work might be they get down and dirty in the bog of self-doubt and self-loathing, confusion, and some ways they get out of it. So get a tall glass of bog water by your side and listen to this episode! Transcript available . /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/30102888

120 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - Lies Writers Have Told Us 01/29/2024

120 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - Lies Writers Have Told Us Welcome to 2024! WOW! Can you believe it? Feels like the future. Sort of. I don't even know. DIna and Jen catch up and talk about raccoons and aquatic mammals and dog poop! Then they get into the books and stuff by telling tales and discussing lies they've been told by other writers. The untruths, the blanket statements, the one and only way to write. Listen in to hear our iles! We're sure you've heard your own lies too. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/29685828

119 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - CHAOS 11/27/2023

119 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - CHAOS Yes, it's true. We've been on an unplanned hiatus. But we're back and this episode is (basically) the chaos episode. We have no theme and we're talking about whatever we want! Britney, protests, IBS. This episode has it all! Listen now, if you dare! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/28795378

118 - Can't Lit - Nathan Whitlock 08/28/2023

118 - Can't Lit - Nathan Whitlock Hello! If you love summer, like Dina, you're probably sad it's coming to a close sooner rather than later. If you hate summer, like Jen, you're probably relieved! But no matter what the season, Can't Lit is here for you. And this month we talk to the one and only, author and podcaster (authors and podcasters, they're just like us because they are us!), We talk about his new novel, (out now with Dundurn Press), guerrilla book marketing, dark humour and writing, the process of working with a sensitivity reader, and Jen compares Nathan to Jane Austen (sort of), and somehow that turns into Nathan being the Beer Goggles Jane Austen (copyright pending)! Also, one of the most controversial "What Can't You With" ever?! You be the judge! Listen for a good time!! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/27862440

117 - Can't Lit - Some of Our Favourite Things 07/31/2023

117 - Can't Lit - Some of Our Favourite Things Summer is here and so are we! Dina and Jen get together IN PERSON! To catch up and chat about some of their favourite "books and stuff" things. Rosie is excited. They also talk about their health issues, the Barbie movie, Joyride, and why there should be pockets just for olives! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/27598062

116 - Can't Lit - Andrew F. Sullivan 05/29/2023

116 - Can't Lit - Andrew F. Sullivan Hello listeners! We are here again with incredible guest, ! We love him, (and his dog and his wife) and his new novel, We talk about real estate monsters, writing horror, and so much more! We have a delightful time! And of course, your favourite Dina & Jen segments are here to make you feel and rage! Iggy wants you to listen to this episode. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/26972820

115 - Can't Lit - Catherine Hernandez 04/24/2023

115 - Can't Lit - Catherine Hernandez Hello! This month we finally got to live our dream and talk to the multi-talented and oh so wonderful, We talk about her new book, , writing with energy, untraditional families and narrators, talking like we're in a 1930s movie, style, and so much more! This episode is so fun we didn't want it to end!! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/26635755

114 - Can't Lit - Cody Caetano 03/27/2023

114 - Can't Lit - Cody Caetano Hello! Spring is here, and so is a new episode with the wonderful ! We talk about his book, , voice, structure and memoir, and some of the ways readers respond to memoir. We of course talk about Rosie, and Cody's beautiful cats! And there are emotions and rage. Join us, and definitely read Cody's book!! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/26347221

113 - Can't Lit - Emily Riddle 02/27/2023

113 - Can't Lit - Emily Riddle Hello! This month we have the incredible writer, artist and library professional Emily Riddle! We talk about her wonderful poetry collection tattoos, the importance of friendships, her luring people to Edmonton, and a lot of talk of snacks. As usual! There are some big laughs, and Emily saying some very insightful things, of course, Jen being very real in her emotion corner and Dina hates the horrible Spence Diamond ads on the radio. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/26069973

112 - Can't Lit - The Superfan Talk Show! Live! 01/30/2023

112 - Can't Lit - The Superfan Talk Show! Live! Hello listeners! And Happy New Year! This month we present a special treat: a recording of Jen's Vancouver launch of Superfan, at The Refinery on January 29th, 2023. Dina hosts, Jen reads, then Dina asks Jen some real hard hitting questions! And there are multiple special guests! Andrea Warner and Shawn Hitchins tell Jen their pop culture nightmares, and she does some pop culture therapy with them. David Ly and Doretta Lau are subjected to Dina's Superfan Quiz Show! And finally, out musical guests, A Giant Woman (Cynara Geissler and Hannah McGregor) treat everyone to the Gwyneth/Huey ukulele cover of all our dreams. It'll be like you were there in the room! Happy listening! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/25772694

111- Can't Lit - Live with Hannah McGregor! 12/19/2022

111- Can't Lit - Live with Hannah McGregor! Happy Holidays! We talk to friend of the podcast, about her new book, , and so much more! INCLUDING: Jen tells us her perfect lipstick application process Cocktail, weed and mushroom delivery The White Lotus (Jen's favourite characters might surprise you) Dina wants you to watch Enlightened! Hannah has some Emily of New Moon feelings Our highs and lows of 2022 And Dina makes Hannah and Jen play a Cozy Christmas Mystery Quiz Someone burps really loud! It was Dina Dina talks a lot about Jennifer Coolidge Hannah's perfect "What Can't You With" Appearances by cute pets! Thanks for listening to us in 2022 and we'll see you in 2023! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/25352229

110 - Can't Lit - Billy-Ray Belcourt 10/31/2022

110 - Can't Lit - Billy-Ray Belcourt Hello friends! Happy Halloween! As a treat we talk to the amazing about his new novel, , writing outside genre, the era of the slim volume and more! I don't know if there are any literary tricks up our sleeves, but it's a great talk! And there are mentions of spooky uses of cutlery and pet Halloween costumes. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/24847491

109 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - Asking Each Other 08/29/2022

109 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen - Asking Each Other Hello! We are here for the last episode of summer! Dina and Jen go sans-guest, not sans-fards, and talk to each other about literally whatever they feel like! Both prepared questions the other had no idea about. Topics include: writing stuff, emotion stuff and fashion trend stuff! But what stuff? Better listen to find out! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/24183600

108 - Can't Lit - Emma Healey 06/27/2022

108 - Can't Lit - Emma Healey Wlecome to summer! We have a glorious guest to cool things down with sparkling conversation, Emma Healey! We talk about her new memoir , prose and prose poetry, writing about life and money, and bringing pugilism back to the literary. Also, bringing farm animals to the literary world. We have fun! This episode pairs well with an icy beverage! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/23542577

107 - Can't Lit - Francine Cunningham 05/30/2022

107 - Can't Lit - Francine Cunningham Hello! It's short story month and we talk to the multi-talented poet, writer and all around lovely person, Francine Cunnnigham about her new short story collection, how she writes character, how darkness and humour work together and what she's got coming up next. Jen gives some emotionally astute advice/thoughts and Dina talks about HEMORRHOIDS! Find out more about Francine at /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/23260667

106 - Can't Lit Live! with Jason Purcell, Jónína Kirton & Tolu Oloruntoba 04/29/2022

106 - Can't Lit Live! with Jason Purcell, Jónína Kirton & Tolu Oloruntoba Happy Poetry Month! Sure, we waited until the end of the month to record out latest episode, but it's a pure poetry delight with three absolute superstar poets: Jason Purcell, Jónína Kirton and Tolu Oloruntoba. We talk about their new books, Purcell's (Arsenal Pulp Press), Kirton's (Talonbooks) and Oloruntoba's . In addition to three stellar interviews Dina gets Jen, Jason, Tolu and Jónína to play a game of Name that Celebrity Poetry Book! Who will win?! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/22948988

105 - Can't Lit - Jane Davidson 03/28/2022

105 - Can't Lit - Jane Davidson Hello listeners! This month we talk to the Artistic and Executive Director of the , Jane Davidson! We chat about planning a literary festival, pitches, amazing events and what it's been like running the festival for fifteen years. And as always, tangents, Rosie barks, rage and emotions. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/22588301

104 - Can't Lit - Naben Ruthnum 02/28/2022

104 - Can't Lit - Naben Ruthnum Hello! This month we talk to the incredible writer and lovely person, Naben Ruthnum! In this episode we talk about his new novel, A Hero of Our Time, writing compelling dialogue, writing with humour, lies as storytelling, and so much more, including a tangent on Naben's cat and there are some important Rosie interjections. Rage and emotions and so much more! It's a fantastic conversation and very fun. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/22272821

103- Can't Lit - Dina & Jen: Start Me Up 01/31/2022

103- Can't Lit - Dina & Jen: Start Me Up Happy New Year! We're here to shout into mics for another year. In this episode Dina and Jen talk about getting back to writing, what it looks like, or doesn't, how they keep notes, and what gets them back into their manuscripts after time away. They also weigh in on some important celebrity news! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/21945041

102- Can't Lit - Can't Lit Holiday Fun Times Live! 12/23/2021

102- Can't Lit - Can't Lit Holiday Fun Times Live! Happy Holidays! Another live episode to celebrate the union of Can't Lit and Real Vancouver Writers' Series. Dina, Jen are joined by Sean Cranbury as co-host to talk about books we loved this year, what we want to leave behind in the literary world and what we want from 2022. And we're joined by special guests: Meghan Waitt, nathan dueck, Daniel Zomparelli, Dolina and Henry Del Bucchia! Listen, laugh, love! LOL! We love you all and wishing you the best, and Happy New Year! See you in 2022, kiddos! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/21587816

101- Can't Lit - Ellie Sawatzky & Isabella Wang 11/29/2021

101- Can't Lit - Ellie Sawatzky & Isabella Wang Two poets! You bet. In this episode Jen and Dina talk to debut poets, Ellie Sawatzky (None of this Belongs to Me) and Isabella Wang (Pebble Swing) about their new collections out now with Nightwood editions. There is chatting about going from chapbook to full length collection, paying tribute to poets that came before, and narrative poems. Jen is feeling her feelings and Dina is angry about some stuff and there is one very surprising What Can't You With. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/21298256

100- Can't Lit - Can't Lit Live 100! 10/25/2021

100- Can't Lit - Can't Lit Live 100! Hello everyone! We finally made it to 100! This episode was recorded live in Crowdcast on October 22, 2021 and the guests were members of the audience. Daniel joined the regular hosts and Dina and Jen share 100 minutes of rage and emotion. Featuring appearances by: Sean Cranbury, Jenna Lyn Albert, Bianca Spence, Paul Vermeersch, Roxan Marucot, Cynara Geissler, Hannah McGregor, nathan dueck, Jake Byrne, Samantha Jones, Kelvin Kong and Meghan Waitt. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/20921228

099- Can't Lit - Casey Plett 09/27/2021

099- Can't Lit - Casey Plett It's autumn and time to get cozy with a podcast. This episode we have the talented writer, editor, publisher and delight, Casey Plett! We talk about her new short story collection, A Dream of a Woman (Arsenal Pulp Press), writing with feeling, clothes, short story collection structure, and Wayne Gretzky branding. And to kick off the season, Dina makes Casey and Jen play Would You Rather: Fall Book Edition. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/20610653

098- Can't Lit - Shashi Bhat 08/30/2021

098- Can't Lit - Shashi Bhat Hello listeners! This episode is a delightful treat with the writer, editor and instructor, Shashi Bhat! We talk about her new novel, The Most Precious Substance on Earth, novel writing, pop culture in fiction, writing with humour and, somehow, Woodstock '99. All that and other brief tangents we know you'll love, and the usual rage and emotions you trust. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/20285870

097 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen 07/26/2021

097 - Can't Lit - Dina & Jen This summer is real warm and his episode's hot topic: money! Dina and Jen talk about finances, crunching numbers, advances, events, and the strong feelings that go along with talking about what we're worth and what we're paid. The dogs are barking (Rosie and her friend Marty) and we open the show talking about one of our faves, Britney Spears. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/19886924

096 - Can't Lit - Hilary Atleo 06/28/2021

096 - Can't Lit - Hilary Atleo Summer is here and so are we, in podcast form! And we are thrilled to talk to the wonderful, smart and very fun, Hilary Atleo from Iron Dog Books. We discuss bookselling in a pandemic and in general, book discovery and pricing and summer reads. Three booksellers chatting about books and the book stuff. What more could you want? How about Jen feeling some things and Dina raging about onions. And Hilary gives us another incredible What Can't You With? Listen up and listen in. Iron Dog Books: https://irondogbooks.com/ /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/19610627

095 - Can't Lit - Sarah Berman 05/31/2021

095 - Can't Lit - Sarah Berman Hello pod friends! We are here with an excellent episode and our very wonderful guest, Sarah Berman! We talk about her book, Don't Call it a Cult: The Shocking Story of Keith Raniere and the Women of NXIVM. We talk about organizing research, the craft of non-fiction, writing about difficult subjects, and hugs in a half-vaxxed world. Jen is emotional about the pandemic, and Dina is angry about technology and food. And Sarah delivers one of the best "What Can't You With," answers in Can't Lit history. Thanks for listening! /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/19255874

094 - Can't Lit - Dina Interviews Jen 04/26/2021

094 - Can't Lit - Dina Interviews Jen We're back! And Jen has a new book of poetry (her debut!) so Dina interviews her about The Shadow List (Wolsak & Wynn, Buckrider Books), and we talk about voice, narrative, big feelings and pleather. And, if you missed emotions and rage, those are back too. Thanks for listening. /episode/index/show/cantlit/id/18814130

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