My Favorite Things Episode 23: Writer and Podcaster Amanda Monthei
Podcast: My Favorite ThingsPublished On: Thu Aug 27 2026
Description: Each guest on the My Favorite Things podcast brings a list of a list of five books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 23 is writer and podcaster Amanda Monthei. Amanda’s favorite things are:* Booter Crunk by Rage Films * The Nick Adams Stories by Ernest Hemingway* The writing of John Jeremiah Sullivan (specifically “Upon This Rock” and “The Ballad of Geeshie and Elvie”* The Year of Magical Thinking by Joan Didion* King Gizzard live on KEXP (specifically the song “Billabong Valley” This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit semirad.substack.com/subscribe
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