Lost in the Library Podcast
Episodes
Jack London Part 2: Call Me Mr. Employable
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Kindle King returns! He's back with host Fil Deptula to talk about the pivotal years of Jack London's life. And what a young life this dude lives!...
Jack London Part 1: Prince of the Oyster Pirates
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula is joined by his friend Andrew Kenney to discuss the early life of Jack London. This is the first part of (at time of the recording) an un...
The Tragic Tale of Gerald Bostock
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula sits with his brother Jakub, aka King Beaver, to discuss the tragic tale of Gerald Bostock, aka "Little Milton," aka "Little Monty," aka "...
Lu Xun
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Fil Deptula sits down with the Book Mac Daddy himself, Noah MacGillvray, to discuss one of China's most influential authors, Lu Xun, aka Zhou Zha...
Federico Garcia Lorca
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Fil Deptula sits down with Mr. Vernacular Spectacular, also known as Davis Peck, to discuss the Spanish poet Federico Garcia Lorca. Please like, ...
David Foster Wallace Part 4: A Fellow of Infinite Jest
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On the conclusion of this 4-part series, Matthew Cortigiani joins host Fil Deptula to discuss David Foster Wallace's magnum opus: Infinite Jest. Ple...
David Foster Wallace Part Three: Extensive Research
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In what has become our longest series to date, host Fil Deptula chats with guest Matt Cortigiani to discuss David Foster Wallace's life after the publ...
David Foster Wallace Part 2: Gets Sober
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Host Fil Deptula sits down with guest Matt Cortigiani to discuss David Foster Wallace's journey through academia and residencies, his substance abuse ...
David Foster Wallace Part 1: Call Me Seymour Butts
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We are back after a long break during the holidays with the first episode of what is turning out to be a four part series. Fil Deptula is joined by Ma...
Walt Whitman Part 2: America's Poet
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Fil Deptula sits down with Claire to discuss Walt Whitman's life after the publication of Leaves of Grass. Please like, comment, and follow the s...
Walt Whitman Part 1: Printer's Devil
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula is joined by the mononymous Claire to discuss Walt Whitman, Jr., and his life before he published his pivotal work of poetry, Leaves of Gr...
The Strange Case of Clarence Adams
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Fil Deptula and guest Mr. Vernacular Spectacular, aka Davis Peck, get into the Halloween Spirit and discuss the Strange Case of Clarence Adams an...
Agatha Christie
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula sits with Mr. Vernacular Spectacular (Davis Peck) to discuss the best-selling author of all time, and someone who remains a household name...
R.L. Stine
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula is joined by the Kindle King, Sir Andrew Kenney, to discuss the most successful children's horror novelist of all time, his work prior to ...
Emily Dickinson
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Fil Deptula and the Book Mac Daddy (Noah MacGillivray) sit down and discuss one of America's most influential poems and the myths that arose afte...
Ralph Ellison
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Vernacular Spectacular (Davis Peck) is back with host Fil Deptula to talk about the life of Ralph Ellison, his essays on culture, art, and music, ...
Helen Keller Part 2 - The Stuff They Didn't Teach You
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Host Fil Deptula and guest Jason Midkiff close out the 2-part Helen Keller series with the stuff they didn't to you about her. Please like, comment,...
Helen Keller Part 1: The Life of a Deafblind Child
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week host Fil Deptula and guest Jason Midkiff take a deep dive into one of America's most famous activists and household names, Helen Keller. In ...
The Deluge
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back with a book podcast! This time we get lost in the historical fiction section of the library, continuing our journey through 16th century Po...
Gertrude Barrows Bennett, aka Francis Stevens
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week in the library, we get lost in the Fantasy section. Dark Fantasy that is. Specifically, we talk about the life and works of the woman credit...
It Can't Happen Here Part 2: Love Me, I'm A Liberal
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's episode, host Fil Deptula and guest Nour Noah el-Naboulsi sit down and talk about It Can't Happen Here - Sinclair Lewis's book on how f...
It Can't Happen Here Part 1: 1930s USA
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hello, and welcome back to the library. This week, we got lost in the politically dystopian section of the library as host Fil Deptula and guest Nour ...
Carl Sandburg
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mr. Vernacular Spectacular (Davis Peck) and Fil Deptula sit down to chat about Carl Sandburg, aka the People's Poet. Please like, comment, and follow ...
Arthur Rimbaud
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula and the Book Mac Daddy, Noah MacGillivray, sit down to discuss Arthur Rimbaud - a famous 19th century French poet who gave up his craft at...
The Three Musketeers
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's a multi-generational, family affair on this book episode. Fil Deptula is joined by his brother, Jacek "the White Rhino" Deptula, as well as Babci...
Stieg Larsson
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Kenney joins Fil Deptula to talk about the legacy of Stieg Larsson. We discuss his commitment to making sure everyone has a better life, the co...
Alexander Dumas, père
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We are off to Paris (the authentic one) to discuss the French Romantic writer and playwright Alexander Dumas (père), Fil Deptula sits down with his b...
Dirty Love Letters from Famous Authors
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks, all, for following listening. The support and listenership has been stellar. This is an episode I recorded long ago in preparation to needing ...
Herbert Huncke Part 3: Beat Epitome
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On the conclusion of this epic trilogy, Fil Deptula sits down with Mr. Vernacular Spectacular, Davis Peck, to discuss how one of the greatest influenc...
Herbert Huncke Part 2: Meet the Beats!
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the second part of this unhinged trilogy, Fil Deptula sits down with Davis Peck to discuss one of the key influential and largely forgotten figures...
Herbert Huncke Part 1: The D.A.R.E. Childhood
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula sits down with Davis Peck to discuss one of the key influential and largely forgotten figures of the Beat Generation. For the sake of cont...
ee cummings Part 2: is 5
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula is rejoined by his friend formally known as Claire to discuss the life and works of America's most influential, avant-garde poet. Please...
ee cummings Part 1: lil' ee of the uu
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula is joined by his friend formally known as Claire to discuss the life and works of America's most influential, avant-garde poet. Please l...
The Haskell Free Library & Opera House
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lost in the Library gets lost in the history of its first episode about a library - the famous Haskell Free Library & Opera House, located in Derb...
Philip K Dick Part 2: Pink Talking Fish
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rogelio Zimbron returns as he and host Fil Deptula discuss the rise and eventual fall of Philip K Dick in all of its fishy, pink-beamed glory. Please ...
Philip K Dick Part 1: Ironed Pages
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rogelio Zimbron joins Fil Deptula to discuss the early life and works of one of Science Fiction's most unique authors. Please like, comment, and follo...
Cormac McCarthy Part 2: Muses' Delight
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Kenney joins Fil Deptula to discuss Cormac McCarthy and his later works while living in the American Southwest. Please like, comment, and fol...
Cormac McCarthy Part 1: Professionally Unemployed
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Kenney joins Fil Deptula to discuss Cormac McCarthy and his early works while living in Tennessee. Please like, comment, and follow the show ...
How To Win Friends & Influence People
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula is joined by Mr. Vernacular Spectacular, Davis Peck, to review the book that launched the self-help genre. Please like, comment, and follo...
Dale Carnegie
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Davis Peck and Andy Lenz join host Fil Deptula to discuss how Dale Carnegie won all of his friends. [email protected] @lostinthelibrar...
The Idiot
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Fil Deptula sits down with Theresa Keller to discuss themes and scenes of Fyodor Dostoyevsky's The Idiot. [email protected] @lostinthe...
JK Rowling
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Julia Cabe joins Fil Deptula to talk about one of the most successful authors of all time. [email protected] @lostinthelibrarypodc...
With Fire and Sword
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For our first book episode, Fil Deptula sits down with his brother, Jacek, to discuss the history, context, and content of the first book of the great...
John Dos Passos
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Lost in the Library, Fil Deptula sits down with Sam Gautier to talk about one of America's lost Lost Generation writers - John Dos Passos...
Archibald Butt
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode, I sit down with Andrew Kenney, Zach Perreault, and Kevin Hanlon to talk about the life, work, and influence of Archibald Willingham D...
Isaac Babel
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Lost in the Library's preambular episode, host Fil Deptula and his friend and guest, Rogelio Zimbron, discuss the life and work of Isaac Babel. los...