House of Words Podcast
Episodes
Episode 102 - Seven Words you can Never say on Television by George Carlin
11 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the world of stand up comedians on this one! Warning: Explicit Language throughout the episode Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by:...
Episode 101 - Eric B. is President and the Lyrics of Rakim
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We're back, and this time we explore one of the legends of Hip Hop! Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo ...
Episode 100 - The Orchard Keeper by Cormac McCarthy
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A milestone has been reached! Thank you for all your support! Here's to the next 100 episodes!  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M...
Episode 99 - The Big Sleep by Raymond Chandler
14 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We get gritty and noir-ish with episode 99! Check it out and don't be shy about spreading the word if you like what you hear! Warning: May Contain ...
Episode 98 - Heartburn by Nora Ephron
31 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go again! Episode 98! Nora Ephron!  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M. Sanchez and Jason Ne...
Episode 97 - Bottle Rocket by Wes Anderson
17 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We return to 2026 with a slightly different formant. Hope you like it, and please give us feedback if you feel like it! On this episode we explore ...
Episode 96 - Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison
27 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Final Episode of the year! We had a blast making the episodes, and we hope you enjoyed listening to them! Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by:...
Episode 95 - Persepolis by Marjane Satrapi
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with another episode! This time we return to the world of graphic novels, specifically autobiographical ones! Warning: May Contain Spoi...
Episode 94 - Books of Blood by Clive Barker
25 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One this Halloween-esque episode we explore the life and early writings of none other than the Prince of Horror: Clive Barker Warning: May Contain S...
Episode 93 - Crash by J. G. Ballard
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We explore the devious creations of J. G. Ballard and his most controversial book, Crash.  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. San...
Episode 92 - Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for another episode were we dive into the world and mind of another author, this time Richard Yates. Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created ...
Episode 91 - Lord of the Flies by William Golding
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy your summer days and nights with a in-depth look at one of the most famous novels ever written!  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: C...
Episode 90 - The Graduate by Charles Webb
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the very interesting life and career of Charles Webb! Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by:...
Episode 89 - Near to the Wild Heart by Clarice Lispector
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a fresh episode! This time about the great Clarice Lispector. Spread the word! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M....
Episode 88 - Naked Lunch by William S. Burroughs
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we jump back into the mad world of William S. Burroughs, this time to get a deeper look at his classic novel Naked Lunch. Spread the word! ...
Episode 87 - She's Gotta Have it by Spike Lee
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back after a pause with a new episode! This time we go into the beginnings of Spike Lee, with a particular focus on his debut full feature "She'...
House of Words going on Hiatus
13 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After 3+ years of doing the show, we have decided to take a hiatus. More info in the audio file.Â
Episode 86 - Moby-Dick by Herman Melville
22 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we fare into the ocean to explore Herman Melville's literary classic, Moby-Dick. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanch...
Episode 85 - Howl by Allen Ginsberg
08 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We dive back into the beat generation with Allen Ginsberg and an in-depth look at this ground-breaking poem Howl! Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Cre...
Episode 84 - Lead Belly: Hardships and The Midnight Special
25 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are back with a new episode, and this time we dive into the rugged and hard life of musician extraordinaire Huddie "Lead Belly" Ledbetter  Warnin...
Episode 83 - The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger
11 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we look into what made J. D. Salinger write his novel The Catcher in the Rye.  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanc...
Episode 82 - Being John Malkovich by Charlie Kaufman
27 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into a world of doubt, self-reflection and introspection with Charlie Kaufman's journey to create Being John Malkovich! Â Warning:...
Episode 81 - A Raisin in the Sun by Lorraine Hansberry
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lorraine Hansberry might not be a familiar name to most, but what she did for the world of writing is undeniable and important! Check it, love it shar...
Episode 80- Fahrenheit 451 by Ray Bradbury
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Burn with us as we dive into Ray Bradbury's most honored novel - Fahrenheit 451!  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Writ...
Episode 79 - Infinite Jest by David Foster Wallace
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore David Foster Wallace's most famous novel!  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cristo M....
Episode 78 -The Creation of Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling
02 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore Joanne Rowling's long and difficult road to the success of Harry Potter. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. San...
Episode 77 - Words of The Harlem Renaissance
17 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore some of the writers that made The Harlem Renaissance! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: ...
Episode 76 - W.E.B. Du Bois and The Crisis
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the life of W.E.B. Du Bois and the groundbreaking African American magazine The Crisis, and touch upon The Harlem Renaissance. ...
Episode 75 - Writers: Routines, Structures and Mania
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We kick off 2024 with an episode unlike any of our previous ones; going into the routines and structures and manias of various writers. Hope you join ...
Episode 74 - A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens
23 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get in the christmas mood with a deep dive into A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens! Have a merry one! A short vacation lies ahead, but you'll h...
Episode 73 - Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get into the California heat exploring the life of John Steinbeck and his novelette Of Mice and Men Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Crist...
Episode 72 - The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald
25 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the luxurious and wild times of F. Scott Fitzgerald. Make sure to leave a review :) Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: Cr...
Episode 71 - The House of the Spirits by Isabel Allende
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the spiritual world of Isabel Allende and the story of how her debut novel came to be!  Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Writ...
Episode 70 - Guillermo del Toro’s Childhood and Influences Happy Halloween!
28 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For this Halloween season we decided to tackle one of the modern greats, none other than Guillermo del Toro! Enjoy, and thank you for your support thr...
Episode 69 - The 120 Days of Sodom by Marquis de Sade
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Giving a great salute to our episode 69 we get nasty and dirty and, well, filthy with Marquis de Sade's most infamous novel: The 120 Days of Sodom!  ...
Episode 68 - The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy by Douglas Adams
30 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to explore the universe, as well as the world of sci-fi, this time digging into the life and times of Douglas Adams and his novel pivotal ...
Episode 67 - The Dark Hand of Darkness by Ursula K. Le Guin
16 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with none other than the science fiction queen, Ursula K. Le Guin! Make sure to leave a review :) Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written b...
Episode 66 - Catch 22 by Joseph Heller
05 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On episode 66 we divide the number by 3 and get deep into the fascinating story of Joseph Heller's Catch 22! We'll be taking a month-long vacation f...
Episode 65 - A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess
29 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to delve into the literary process of authors! This time it's A Clockwork Orange by Anthony Burgess! Check us out and spread the Word/the ...
Episode 64 - Steal This Book by Abbie Hoffman
15 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore one of the most controversial books by one of the greatest revolutionary writers and entertainers of all time, none other than A...
Episode 63 - Brave New World by Aldous Huxley
08 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we take a look into the the near future (or the present?) with Aldous Huxley's Brave New World! Â Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by...
Episode 62 - James Baldwin - Paris and Go Tell it on the Mountain
01 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here we go with a 3-part on some of the most important revolutionary writers, starting with none other than James Baldwin! Keep turning those pages! ...
Episode 61 - It by Stephen King
17 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We complete our horror triad of the summer with none other than the master of horror Stephen King and his novel It. Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Wr...
Episode 60 - House of Leaves by Mark Z. Danielewski
10 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we continue with our summer horror deep dive with Mark Z. Danielewski's House of Leaves! Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Crist...
Episode 59 - Ring by Koji Suzuki
03 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore Japanese Horror Literature with Koji Suzuki's Ring series.  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Writ...
Episode 58 - Frank Miller: Origins and Superheroes
20 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We take final dive into the world of comics with the immensely talented and genre-defining Frank Miller. Â Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: ...
Episode 57 - The Birth of a Comic Book Legend - Alan Moore
13 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We stay in the world of comics as we explore the formative years of comic book legend Alan Moore.  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Crist...
Episode 56 - Robert Crumb: The Making of a Weirdo
06 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We get weird and dysfunctional as we tackle comic books and controversy (as well as a lot more!) with the story of Robert Crumb! Warning: May Contain ...
Episode 55 - The Story and Many Facts of Moms Mabley
22 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our exploration into stand-up comedy with an underappreciated legend, none other than the late, great Moms Mabley! Warning: May Contain Sp...
Episode54 - Richard Pryor -Firsts
15 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue to explore legendary comedians, this time diving into the mad and hilarious world of Richard Pryor!  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Cre...
Episode 53 - Chappelle’s Show and Dave Chappelle
08 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the evolution and the end of one of the greatest comedy shows of all time! Chappelle Show! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Crea...
Episode 52 - Determination and the Tropic of Cancer - Henry Miller
25 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our exploration into the world of controversy with the story behind Henry Miller's Tropic of Cancer and the madness which ensued.  War...
Episode 51 - Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our journey into controversial authors and their works. This time we explore Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov. Warning: May Contain Spoilers C...
Episode 50 - John Waters Influences, Inspirations and Structures
11 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in a new format. Leaner, Meaner and more often! We start with the wonderfully sleazy John Waters! Check us out and Spread the Word! Warning...
Episode 49 - I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou
18 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the roots of one of the most important writers of all time - Maya Angelou! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M....
Episode 48 - The Stranger by Albert Camus
04 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We continue our philosophical quest as we dive into the life of Albert Camus. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanchez Written by: ...
Episode 47 - Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas by Hunter S. Thompson
21 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the Gonzo-World of Hunter S. Thompson with a deep dive into Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cri...
Episode 46 - Heart-Shaped Box by Joe Hill
07 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year! Let's dive into 2023 with Joe Hill's writing routine and his debut novel, Heart-Shaped Box!  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created...
Episode 45 - To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
24 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Merry X-mas! Join us as we take a deep exploration into the life of Nelle Harper Lee and her groundbreaking novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. If you lik...
Episode 44 - Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut
10 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the life and times of Kurt Vonnegut, and go in-depth into his groundbreaking novel, Slaughterhouse-Five!  Warning: May Conta...
Episode 43 - The Goon by Eric Powell
26 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the word of comic books with the delighfully mad worlds of Eric Powell and his ground-breaking character The Goon! Warning: May Contain S...
Episode 42 - Bright Lights, Big City by Jay McInerney
12 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us into the 80s as we explore the first of the Brat Pack, Jay McInerney, and his debut novel Bright Lights, Big City. Warning: May Contain Spo...
Episode 41 - The Girl Next Door by Jack Ketchum
29 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We end the Spooky Season with one of the most intense horror novels in literary history. Join us as we explore the novel The Girl Next Door and it's a...
Episode 40 - Psycho by Robert Bloch
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we continue to celebrate the month of October with yet another classic work of Horror literature. This time we dive into the world of Rober...
Episode 39 - The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson
01 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the first of three episodes this Halloween Season - The Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson! Warning: May Contain Spoi...
Episode 38 - The Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret Atwood
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the terrifying world of The Handmaid's Tale, and how the novel came to be. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M....
Episode 37 - Death of a Salesman by Arthur Miller
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We take a deep look at the American Dream as we explore Arthur Miller's most famous play - Death of a Salesman. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created...
Episode 36 - One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest by Ken Kesey
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join as we get heavy and deep with our exploration of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest by Ken Kesey. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cris...
Episode 35 - Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the origins and themes of Chuck Palahniuk's debut novel, the now legendary Fight Club! Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created ...
Episode 34 - Strange Fruit by Abel Meeropol and Billie Holiday
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into one of the most impactful poems ever written - which would go to become one of the most impactful songs of Billie Holiday's ca...
Episode 33 - The Old Man and the Sea by Ernest Hemingway
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the times and struggles of Ernest Hemingway as he wrote the last novel to be published in his lifetime: The Old Man and the Sea ...
Episode 32 - Plan 9 from Outer Space by Edward D. Wood Jr.
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the bizarrely fascinating story of what went on behind the scenes of one of the worst movies ever to reach pop-culture status....
Episode 31 - The Talented Mr. Ripley by Patricia Highsmith
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we take a look at the dramatic life of Patricia Highsmith and her novel The Talented Mr. Ripley. Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created b...
Episode 30 - Watchmen by Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons
28 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We return to the very important world of comic books and the impact they have made. This time we take a deep dive into Alan Moore and Dave Gibbons' Wa...
Episode 29 - Junkie by William S. Burroughs
14 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us into the tumultuous world of William S. Burroughs, and what led him to write his debut novel, Junkie.  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Creat...
Episode 28 - The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion
30 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode we explore The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion. If you love the written word, you have found your home. Warning: May Conta...
Episode 27 - 3 Sketches and a Life Time - Paul Mooney
16 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's our 1 Year Anniversary, and we've chose to celebrate it by digging into the life and sketches of one of our most cherished comedians ever! This i...
Episode 26 - On the Road by Jack Kerouac
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore one of the biggest influences within the literary "beats". This is On the Road by Jack Keruoac! Warning: May Contain Spoilers C...
Episode 25 - Pearl by Janis Joplin
19 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we return to the world of music with Janis Joplin and her last album Pearl.  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. Sanche...
Episode 24 - Amethyst Rocks by Saul Williams
05 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us into the world of Slam Poetry and our deep dive into one of the most exciting artists alive, Saul Williams! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Cr...
Episode 23 - H. P. Lovecraft in 1927
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the legend of Strange and Weird Fiction, Howard Phillips Lovecraft - and in particular the year 1927 of his troublesome life. W...
Episode 22 - The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath
05 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the stories behind the words, this time diving into The Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cr...
Episode 21 - Just a Ride by Bill Hicks
22 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're back from vacation with a vengeance! Here is our take on the late, great, outlaw comedian Bill Hicks! Let's take the ride together! Warning: M...
Episode 20 - Kindred by Octavia E. Butler
25 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What could possibly set you more in the post-xmas mood than learning about time traveling and slavery? Yeah, I don't know either! So here is our deep ...
Episode 19 - Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep by Philip K. Dick
11 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the tumultuous times of Philip K. Dick and his novel Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep? Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created ...
Episode 18 - Between the Acts by Virginia Woolf
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore the life of Virginia Woolf, and in particular her final novel, Between the Acts. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cris...
Episode 17 - 3 Poems by Langston Hughes
13 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jason Nemor Harden as we explore three of Langston Hughes' most important poems, and where he was in his life at the time of writing them. Warni...
Episode 16 - HALLOWEEN SPECIAL - The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty
30 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This Halloween season - our first - we dive into the backstory and process of William Peter Blatty's The Exorcist! Happy Hallow's eve! Warning: May Co...
Episode 15 - Small Talk at 125th and Lenox by Gil Scott Heron
23 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the world of poems and music with Gil Scott Heron's album Small Talk at 125th and Lenox.  Warning: May Contain Spoilers Cr...
Episode 14 - The Goldfinch by Donna Tartt
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jason Nemor Harden as we jump into the world of Donna Tartt and her novel The Goldfinch! Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. ...
Episode 13 - American Psycho by Bret Easton Ellis
25 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For episode 13 it felt appropriate to explore the creation of one of the most controversial books in pop culture. Join us as we dive into the dark wor...
Episode 12 - Maus by Art Spiegelman
11 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our first dive into the world outside of novels is with the graphic novel Maus by Art Spiegelman. Join us into a slightly different corner of the lite...
Episode 11 - Blonde by Joyce Carol Oates
28 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we dive into the fictious backstory of one of Hollywood's biggest icons, Marilyn Monroe, and how Joyce Carol Oates came to write such an op...
Episode 10 - The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho
14 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jason Nemor Harden on a spiritual journey into the life of Paulo Coelho and how his novel The Alchemist came to be.  Warning: May Contain Spo...
Episode 9 - American Gods by Neil Gaiman
31 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we explore how the novel American Gods and what lead Neil Gaiman to write to it. Â Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M. San...
Episode 8 - And Then There Were None by Agatha Christie
17 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jason Nemor Harden as we go behind the scenes and explore the mystery crime novel And Then There Were None by the legendary author Agatha Christi...
Episode 7 - Pet Sematary by Stephen King
03 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Join us in finding out what events took place in order for Stephen King to write, and then decide to publish, what is often stated to be his most harr...
Episode 6 - Nineteen Eighty-Four by George Orwell
19 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We go behind the scenes of the futuristic and dystopian novel 1984, and find out what led George Orwell to write the novel that would warn us about th...
Episode 5 - Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
05 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We go way back to the early 1800s and dive into the horrific experiences that inspired a young Mary Shelley to write her legendary novel, Frankenstein...
Episode 4 - Beloved by Toni Morrison
22 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This time we go into the backstory of the Pulitzer Prize winning novel Beloved by Toni Morrison. Warning: May Contain Spoilers Created by: Cristo M...