S6E28: Back In The High Life Again with Bruce Wagner
Added 2022-12-06 01:17:56 +0000 UTCWriter Bruce Wagner and Bret Easton Ellis discuss the chorus of voices giving form to Roger Orr, evading the ego's creative blockade and seeing stars in the fading light of a perfect Los Angeles afternoon.
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The books in the dumpster made me so sad
Matteo Persivale
2023-01-04 17:11:56 +0000 UTCBest episode ever. BW is a master. Wonderful ideas, good man.
Matteo Persivale
2023-01-04 17:11:07 +0000 UTCPretty sure I just fell madly in love with Mr. Wagner. Thank you for this.
Robyn O'Neil
2022-12-16 22:32:19 +0000 UTCYeah. But the minutiae is described at length. Either a virtuoso performance of research, historical accuracy and making banal details spellbinding to read — or, detractors say, writerly self-indulgence, like the worst of 1970s progressive rock. Refers to a long passage in a Philip Roth book
Keith campbell
2022-12-15 13:00:58 +0000 UTCI have tried to read Dead Stars and Marvel Universe based on Bret’s enthusiasm and failed both times. Wagner is very soothing to listen to and I admire their bromance, but I also cannot argue - I too got bored and haven’t finished this one
Keith campbell
2022-12-15 12:57:41 +0000 UTCSomeone needs to collect and transcribe all the interviews Mr. Wagner has done because, like others said, every answer he provides is cause for pause and reflection.
Keith V Whalen
2022-12-14 20:03:46 +0000 UTCAlways a great guest. Mr Wagner is always welcome.
Jorge Espinha
2022-12-13 22:33:01 +0000 UTCWagner is always a phenomenal guest.
Sean Meehan
2022-12-13 03:44:00 +0000 UTCI have a version narrated by some guy named Pablo and thought he did a phenomenal job
Klintorious
2022-12-12 00:15:14 +0000 UTCThe recurrence of “problematic” and “glove making” made me chuckle I look forward to the next episode of Bruce as well This was soothing to listen to
Kerry
2022-12-11 23:35:13 +0000 UTCI thought the entire conversation was wonderful and even the last 5 minutes or so were very profound and moving.
Raúl
2022-12-11 22:48:46 +0000 UTCBruce Wagner continues to be the guest with most depth. I have to pause after each one of his answers to let it what he said settle. Just ordered Roar. Will be interesting to simultaneously read that novel with Wasson’s Hollywood The Oral History.
Normaling
2022-12-11 18:04:31 +0000 UTCif i keep scarfing down little debbie christmas tree cakes like a drunk 14 year old i'm definitely hitting the "empire of dirt" sooner than later
Collin Myers
2022-12-11 12:51:14 +0000 UTCLove the LA monologue
Phoenix
2022-12-10 22:31:20 +0000 UTCWonderful interview with Wagner - truly enjoyed.
Dave
2022-12-10 21:01:01 +0000 UTCBret and Adam, we really need the monologues back from Bret. They were usually my fav part of the podcasts
Chris De Burgha
2022-12-10 20:53:31 +0000 UTCJerry Stahl was great. I prefer authors but not this guy. I have a problem with people referring to themselves as ‘one’ for starters. Love any New Hollywood stuff since you ask. Cheers!
Kevan Christie
2022-12-10 16:49:43 +0000 UTCWe kind of shit the bed on the q&a. Glad Wagner bailed us out
M. Nero Nava
2022-12-10 16:45:06 +0000 UTCJust curious: which guests did you prefer ? What topics do you find most interesting (on this pod)?
M. Nero Nava
2022-12-10 16:43:26 +0000 UTCWagner is always fascinating, one of those rare writers who can talk a novel.
Morgan Hobbs
2022-12-10 14:52:29 +0000 UTCBruce is great. Love hearing him speak. Bret have you considered a list in the notes of films/books mentioned during the show?
Matt
2022-12-10 09:54:58 +0000 UTCReally? That’s the best you’ve got.
Kevan Christie
2022-12-10 06:04:40 +0000 UTCPlease , Bret, do audio book rereading of American Psycho I'd pay $50-100 or more for him to narrate, Van Der Beak is just awful
Erick
2022-12-10 06:04:24 +0000 UTCYou don't have to listen
Erick
2022-12-10 06:03:01 +0000 UTCIt's like when an author is describing minutiae or random stuff in a novel.
Erick
2022-12-10 05:54:16 +0000 UTCBruce is a good guest, but boy does he sound pretentious sometimes. I also miss Bret's introductory monologues.
Steve
2022-12-10 00:10:04 +0000 UTCCan someone help: what was all the ‘glove making’ stuff?
Romeo Delta Charlie
2022-12-09 20:39:31 +0000 UTCI’m worried that Bruce might be unwell; he mentioned death and the narrowing of life so much. Hope you’re ok man. I love your books and always good to hear you on the pod.
James__
2022-12-09 19:51:51 +0000 UTCBeast episode. Bruce is my new spirit animal. You know what I mean?
Chad Daniel Russell
2022-12-09 16:00:50 +0000 UTCBruce is one of my favorite BEE regulars! These conversations are endlessly fascinating
Elizabeth
2022-12-09 13:27:31 +0000 UTCBruce is such a bad-ass!!! Stylish, erudite, and chill as fuck! Another one of my former Ivy Restaurant habitués. Love his podcast visits! Looking forward to reading ROAR.
Gary Wood
2022-12-09 01:04:02 +0000 UTCNever read his books but love hearing this guest talk once again. Totally agree on Triangle of Sadness.
Thumperdinck
2022-12-08 23:58:03 +0000 UTCTook about 45 minutes to get beyond the Marc Maron of it all but once we start talkin’ about glove making … *chef’s kiss*
Brian Rooney
2022-12-08 22:51:34 +0000 UTCBruce Wagner has one of the most soothing voices. I could listen to him talk for hours.
Bazayer
2022-12-08 22:21:17 +0000 UTCWe’re due for Bret monologues and deep dives
Vin Bravo
2022-12-08 17:07:55 +0000 UTCBruce Wagner episodes are always some of my favorites
K. Joseph
2022-12-08 17:04:23 +0000 UTCAll I want for Christmas is a 30 minute plus Bret monologue to open up the pod
Charlie C
2022-12-08 17:02:50 +0000 UTCThis is really boring and the guy is pompous AF. Three times-really?
Kevan Christie
2022-12-08 09:37:56 +0000 UTCBruce Wagner is a modern-day poet. The beautiful way he articulates himself is always a pleasure to listen to. Thank you!
OHH
2022-12-08 07:07:12 +0000 UTCThank you Bret, Adam, BW
Fernando
2022-12-08 02:20:32 +0000 UTCLet’s talk more about the tech bros and actor who’ve never read a novel in full…
Moz
2022-12-07 23:43:53 +0000 UTCam going to listen on my run. will say more later, after my run.
richard owain roberts
2022-12-07 17:24:18 +0000 UTCThe Marvel Universe is one of my favorite novels of the last 10 years. ROAR isn't as good because of the "oral history" format.
slimshadyfan666
2022-12-07 17:11:47 +0000 UTCAbsolutely wonderful.
Bookth
2022-12-07 01:32:57 +0000 UTCThis guys alright, but I could listen to you & Adam talk about Paul Newman, Billy Joel etc for another 2 hrs easy.
john m
2022-12-06 21:29:45 +0000 UTCBruce is the fucking man!
N.M. Janice.
2022-12-06 15:29:49 +0000 UTCWagner makes for a great regular. Altho kisses Dickens ass but doesn't mention much. Dickens OVERRATED Imo. Sorry not sorry. I read Oliver Twist, Copperfield, and the Christmas one. 🥱😴 snoozefest. Copperfield had some good chapters but give me anyone else besides Jane Austen.
Alexander Quattlander
2022-12-06 07:04:17 +0000 UTCExcellent excellent épisode thank you.
PETER GREER
2022-12-06 06:49:11 +0000 UTCMy fav episode in so long. 👏👏👏
Patrick
2022-12-06 03:40:49 +0000 UTCBeautiful
Joel Kyle
2022-12-06 03:37:27 +0000 UTC25 min in... Oooh, this a a good one. 🙌
Patrick
2022-12-06 01:57:43 +0000 UTC
