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Joe is joined by Naomi Falk to talk about art writing and criticism, the internet leaving you behind, being a young gamer girl, and more. Contact for Naomi FalkThe Surrender of ManInstagramWebsite Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is rejoined by Sam Richard to talk about the new Weridpunk Books anthology, Shrieks in Cups of Gold, the influence of Katherine Dunn, creepy carnivals, and more. BUY THE BOOK Contact for Sam RichardInstagramBlueskyWeirdpunk Books  Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Paul Cunningham rejoins joe to talk about his new journal, fashion, combining two things you love, and so much more. Contact for Paul CunninghamSeam AllowanceBskyInstagramWebsite Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is joined by PJ Lombardo to talk about his new book, The Blue Cherub, melding spontaneity with academic understanding, and more! Contact for PJ LombardoInstagramThe Blue CherubGROTTO Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is rejoined by Logan Berry to talk about Ultratheatre Volume 1, underground theatre, writing plays, genre, and more. Contact for Logan BerryWebsiteThe Sarcoma CyclePhotos Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is rejoined by Mike Kleine to talk about his new book, being permissive with the reader, text to speech programs, and more. Contact for Mike KleineInstagramBig Cartel1411,1001 Twitter Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired

Joe is joined Steve Neal to talk about how his debut novella almost didn't happen, reading your own work differently over time, cosmic horror, and more. Contact for Steve NealInstagramSubstackArchitects of a Dying WorldNADIR Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is joined by Danielle Chelosky to talk about scummy teen books vs. scummy 20 something books, male loneliness vs. female loneliness, autofiction and its baggage, and more! Contact for Danielle CheloskyWebsiteBooksInstagram Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is rejoined by Tex Gresham to talk about his short film SARA, and how you can help get it made. Contact for Tex GreshamDonate to SARAWebsiteTwitter Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is rejoined by Jenkin Benson to talk about his new book Anxiolytics for Phytoplankton, climate anxiety, sampling your own writing, taking shots at bad poetry, and more. Contact for Jenkin BensonLinktreeAnxiolytics for Phytoplankton Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is joined by Max Restaino to talk about fragmented stories, grimy body horror, Stephen King, and more. Contact for Max RestainoBskyInstagramCoyote Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is joined by Shelley Lavigne to talk about the ephemeral nature of indie lit, community vs friendship, body horror, smut and erotica, and more. Contact for Shelley LavigneInstagramWebsite Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is rejoined by Charlene Elsby to talk about her new book, the trap of justifying all your actions to yourself, good for her stories, girlblogging, and more. Contact for Charlene ElsbyLinktreeTwitter Contact for Joe bieleckiTwitter, Instagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is joined by Kalie Pead to get the lowdown on AWP 2026 Contact for Kalie PeadToday, AriesBsky Contact for Joe bieleckiInstagram, and Bluesky: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa

Joe is joined by Christopher Norris to talk about the importance of having a wide scope of interests, hardcore shows, making art you don't care about, and more! Contact for Christopher NorrisLink TreeInstagramHunchback '88The Holy Day Contact for Joe bieleckiBsky and Instagram: @noisemakerjoeWebsiteOne time donationPatreonTired Art photo by Arielle Tipa