The Literate ApeCast

Literate Ape

Literate Ape co-editors Don Hall and David Himmel hold court, interview interesting people and talk about the perspectives of the week.

299 Episodes

Literate ApeCast Ep. 453—The Long Night of the Blue Tiramisu
11/9/2026
1:31:36
Yup. The Dems killed it. The chimps have thoughts.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 452—One Flew INTO the Cuckoo’s Nest
11/2/2026
1:19:54
Horror stories from the Substitute Teaching experience and, in a judgmental ApeSac, the boys are put to the shame trail for talking about sex.
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Literate ApeCast Ep. 451—Speakeasy Schpeakeasy
10/26/2026
1:17:27
Hall sees Wichita standup. Himmel encounters a non-Halloween town in Minnesota. Neither are terribly impressed. Plus, Malcolm Gladwell breaks Himmel’s brain… a little and he recommends a Tucker Carlson interview.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 450—The Ultimate Hall Pass Lists
10/19/2026
1:35:41
It turns out that both Himmel and Hall, despite their divorced men status, still have Hall Passes (the list of celebrities they can legally have sex with) and the lists are surprising! Also, some Halloween talk…
Literate ApeCast Ep. 449—The Fabulousness of Brandon Bruce
10/12/2026
1:12:11
Himmel is in Memphis on a family vacation so Hall is joined by longtime ApeCast friend Brandon Bruce!
Literate ApeCast Ep. 448—Himmel’s Thwarted Summer of ’42
10/5/2026
1:25:22
Himmel is ‘curious’ about a former flame who refused his friend request which borders on stalking and Hall has absolutely no wisdom to share in the situation. Plus, apparently Tennessee can’t kill an inmate and Massachusetts lesbians are lunatics.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 447—The Rent is Too Damn High (Except in Kansas)
9/28/2026
1:02:50
Turns out the Hall is absolutely NOT a wedding planner. This is not in dispute. The apes hit the news, talk at length about the perfect zone when writing fiction, and have some things for you to do this week.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 446—What Did You Fully Believe Ten Years Ago?
9/21/2026
1:29:26
Hall is back to teaching morons, Himmel is bemoaning his forties. Just another day on the ApeCast!
Literate ApeCast Ep. 445—9/11, the TSA, and Managing Inconvenience
9/14/2026
1:04:01
The chimps on mics catch up with thoughts on 9/11, the fear of AI, the inconvenience of the TSA, and stuff they’re writing.
Literate ApeCast Ep. 444—Hall Will Now Pray Away His High Blood Pressure
9/7/2026
1:19:46
Holy Moley! Lots to to talk about on this one. Topics range from faith healing in Idaho to Lindsey Clancy’s trial to feminist gamechangers. No wonder Hall has high blood pressure!

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The Literate ApeCast

Literate Ape

299 Episodes

Literate ApeCast Ep. 453—The Long Night of the Blue Tiramisu

Literate ApeCast Ep. 452—One Flew INTO the Cuckoo’s Nest

Literate ApeCast Ep. 451—Speakeasy Schpeakeasy

Literate ApeCast Ep. 450—The Ultimate Hall Pass Lists

Literate ApeCast Ep. 449—The Fabulousness of Brandon Bruce

Literate ApeCast Ep. 448—Himmel’s Thwarted Summer of ’42

Literate ApeCast Ep. 447—The Rent is Too Damn High (Except in Kansas)

Literate ApeCast Ep. 446—What Did You Fully Believe Ten Years Ago?

Literate ApeCast Ep. 445—9/11, the TSA, and Managing Inconvenience

Literate ApeCast Ep. 444—Hall Will Now Pray Away His High Blood Pressure