# book club wild (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover book club wild. Page: Feed: --- ## [Basquiat - The Notebooks](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2026/7/27/basquiat-the-notebooks) _2026-07-27 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Basquiat - The Notebooks edited by Larry Warsh - just like the ones you used in grade school, but probably worth a lot more! [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6a6538ee40d6bf64910e6b24/1785018640417/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Basquiat+-+The+Notebooks.mp3) ## [Cheap Novelties by Ben Katchor](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2026/6/22/cheap-novelties-by-ben-katchor) _2026-06-22 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Cheap Novelties by Ben Katchor about one man's eternal search for Herbert Water, or a Grape Bosphorus, at least. All you have is cans? [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6a37134f0365e5446b601d91/1781994333146/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Cheap+Novelties+by+Ben+Katchor.mp3) ## [The Immoralist by Andre Gide](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2026/5/16/the-immoralist-by-andre-gide) _2026-05-18 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Immoralist by Andre Gide, about a guy who spends a lot of time telling his friends how immoral he is. Almost as good as Maldoror! [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6a08ed0f23d6543db6e3eb01/1778970095512/Bowie+Book+Club+-+The+Immoralist+by+Andre+Gide.mp3) ## [The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2026/4/18/the-last-temptation-of-christ-by-nikos-kazantzakis) _2026-04-20 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Last Temptation of Christ by Nikos Kazantzakis, which turns out to be more than just a vehicle for the majestic acting of Harry Dean Stanton! [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/69e406c3358f1364ab30bc27/1776551861699/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Last+Temptation+of+Christ+by+Nikos+Kazantzakis.mp3) ## [Grendel by John Gardner](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2026/3/21/grendel-by-john-gardner) _2026-03-23 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read a book about a muppet (?) monster and his tour of the philosophical hot spots, Grendel by John Gardner. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/69bf1860c97efa38852b822e/1774131523237/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Grendel+by+John+Gardner.mp3) ## [The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2026/3/2/the-savage-detectives-by-roberto-bolano) _2026-03-02 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Savage Detectives by Roberto Bolano - a far-ranging tome about poets who never seem to write any poetry, but do a lot of other crazy stuff. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/69a379219226f23a687db8b4/1772321285266/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Savage+Detectives+by+Roberto+Bolano.mp3) ## [Wolf Hall by Hillary Mantel](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2026/1/24/wolf-hall-by-hillary-mantel) _2026-01-26 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Wolf Hall by Hilary Mantel, which tells the tale of arch-fixer Thomas Cromwell without a mention of turkey legs. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/69755840c89b1623cd258d90/1769298196181/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Wolf+Hall+by+Hilary+Mantel.mp3) ## [The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/12/22/the-left-hand-of-darkness-by-ursula-k-leguin) _2025-12-22 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Left Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. LeGuin, a story of hot beer and cold nights (and many, many other more important themes and ideas!) [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/694730bf6f76530e092a33c4/1766273461214/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Left+Hand+of+Darkness+by+Ursula+K+LeGuin.mp3) ## [The Medium is the Massage by Marshall McLuhan](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/11/24/the-medium-is-the-massage-by-marshall-mcluhan) _2025-11-24 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the \*\*Bowie Book Club\*\*, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Medium is the Massage by Marchall McLuhan, a stew of images, aphorisms and (maybe unfounded?) optimism that will loosen up those tired media muscles. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6922492f288ab2574cff219f/1763854910933/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Medium+is+the+Massage+by+Marshall+McLuhan.mp3) ## [Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/10/20/diary-of-a-drug-fiend-by-aleister-crowley) _2025-10-20 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Diary of a Drug Fiend by Aleister Crowley, which (much to our surprise) is not Chronicles of Narnia fan-fic despite the appearance of a Big Lion who solves everything. Also features drugs that are fiended after throughout. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/68f5555cf081e65c6f45cfe4/1760908877616/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Diary+of+a+Drug+Fiend+by+Aleister+Crowley.mp3) ## [Every Channel. One Login. (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/XkOdkgk49qCZ) _2025-10-20 · **Sponsored**_ 17,000+ live channels, movies and sports on any device. Free trial, no IP lock. ## [The Spear of Destiny by Trevor Ravenscroft](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/9/20/the-spear-of-destiny-by-trevor-ravenscroft) _2025-09-22 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read (or maybe just encountered on the Astral Plane?) The Spear of Destiny, Trevor Ravenscroft's minimally factual tale of the occult and its hallucinatory hold on Adolf Hilter. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/68cf29ad0205804f3ef9454d/1758407301087/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Spear+of+Destiny+by+Trevor+Ravenscroft.mp3) ## [Backstage Passes by Angela Bowie](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/8/18/backstage-passes-by-angela-bowie) _2025-08-18 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Backstage Passes by Angie Bowie, a tell-all that includes flying saucers, devil-haunted pools, and John Bonham's breakfast. Oh, and David Bowie too. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/68a107d40ac1f06e5212af00/1755384050288/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Backstage+Passes+by+Angie+Bowie.mp3) ## [Egon Schiele - The Paintings](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/7/21/egon-schiele-the-paintings) _2025-07-21 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Egon Schiele - The Paintings, a collection of works by a very proflic narcissist who packed a lot of splayed figures and elongated fingers into his brief life! [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/687c1fcf2b854d65fb224c16/1752965592098/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Egon+Schiele.mp3) ## [The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/6/30/the-man-who-fell-to-earth-by-walter-tevis) _2025-06-30 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Man Who Fell to Earth by Walter Tevis, a story of large glasses of gin, otherworldly chemistry and, why not, fake eyebrows too. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/686065985ad3cd32af7cb5a5/1751148315275/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Man+Who+Fell+to+Earth+by+Walter+Tevis.mp3) ## [The Gift by Vladimir Nabokov](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/5/26/the-gift-by-vladimir-nabokov) _2025-05-26 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Gift by Vladimir Nabokov, a multi-level marketing scheme to get you into an emigre's state of mind. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6833acce1ca43f2f4648d651/1748217281853/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Gift+by+Vladamir+Nabokov.mp3) ## [Nova Express by William Burroughs](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/4/19/nova-express-by-william-burroughs) _2025-04-21 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Nova Express ( https://bookshop.org/a/105/9780802122087 ) by William Burroughs - maybe it's science fiction? Maybe it's a spell to thwart mind control ? Maybe it's just not meant to be read? [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6803fb194ba1aa396a94e01b/1745091607192/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Nova+Express+by+William+Burroughs.mp3) ## [Dancing in the Streets by Barbara Ehrenreich](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/3/24/dancing-in-the-streets-by-barbara-ehrenreich) _2025-03-24 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Dancing in the Streets by Barbara Ehrenreich, a survey about how people have collectively let their hair down over the past few centuries. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/67df38a6e1ee531df09996fe/1743008547492/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Dancing+in+the+Streets+by+Barbara+Ehrenreich.mp3) ## [Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/2/17/strangers-on-a-train-by-patricia-highsmith) _2025-02-17 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Strangers on a Train by Patricia Highsmith, which is about how awful it was to travel before you could use noise-canceling headphones to eliminate any possibility of getting into a conversation with someone about murder. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/67b129bf0943b431c72a31c4/1739664062149/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Strangers+on+a+Train+by+Patricia+Highsmith.mp3) ## [The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2025/1/27/the-flamethrowers-by-rachel-kushner) _2025-01-27 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Flamethrowers by Rachel Kushner, which turns out to be about much more than Iggy Pop's satin pants. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6795609eaf06ad7acfd7ae67/1737843026795/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Flamethrowers+by+Rachel+Kushner.mp3) ## [The Idiot by Fydor Dostoevksy](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2024/12/30/the-idiot-by-fydor-dostoevksy) _2024-12-30 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Idiot by Fyodor Dostoevsky, which suprisingly ISN'T about Iggy Pop! [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6771df21211c1c26d17b024a/1735516188674/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Idiot+by+Fydor+Dostoevsky.mp3) ## [AI QA that opens fix PRs (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/OlmXa49Ds0VW) _2024-12-30 · **Sponsored**_ Run a browser QA from plain-English instructions; get GitHub issues and optional fix PRs. ## [The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2024/11/23/the-buddha-of-suburbia-by-hanif-kureish) _2024-11-25 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read The Buddha of Suburbia by Hanif Kureishi, which might be the most Bowie of the Bowie books we've read so far, in some ways. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/674262399748583d5984076d/1732403927021/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+The+Buddha+of+Suburbia+by+Hanif+Kureishi.mp3) ## [Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2024/10/21/dead-souls-by-nikolai-gogol) _2024-10-21 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club , where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Dead Souls by Nikolai Gogol a picaresque novel of a grifter being grifty in Old Russia. [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/6714428755c3b24d2a777801/1729381093323/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Dead+Souls+by+Nikolai+Gogol.mp3) ## [Hollywood Babylon by Kenneth Anger](http://www.bowiebookclub.com/episodes/2024/9/30/hollywood-babylon-by-kenneth-anger) _2024-09-30 · Greg Miller · Bowie Book Club Podcast_ Welcome to another episode of the Bowie Book Club, where wild speculation and grasping for straws about Bowie’s favorite books has reigned supreme since 2016. This time we read Hollywood Babylon a cruel and carnal compilation of old Hollywood tragedies written by Kenneth Anger, who apparantly shares our disdain for thorough research! [Listen](https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/static1.squarespace.com/static/56bfa751e321401183a7d8de/t/66f86978ca50db1179131382/1727556083219/Bowie+Book+Club+Podcast+-+Hollywood+Babylon+by+Kenneth+Anger.mp3)