Today on Midwest Weird: “Bruno and His Classmates," by Sophie Anne Hinkson.

Sophie Ann Hinkson relocated to Chicago from Paris a few years ago. In France, she worked as a bookseller and journalist for a literary magazine and radio station. She is now teaching ESL and French at various colleges in Chicago. She holds an MA in Modern Literature from France and is currently an MFA candidate in Creative Writing at UC Riverside’s Low Residency Program. She lives in Chicago with her husband, one cat, and six pet rats.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

Today on Midwest Weird: “Why I Don't Deserve to Be in Jail This Halloween” by Itto and Mekiya Outini.

Itto and Mekiya Outini write about America, Morocco, and all those caught in between. They’ve published in The North American Review, Modern Literature, Fourth Genre, and elsewhere. Their work has also received support from the MacDowell Foundation, the Steinbeck Fellowship Program, the Edward F. Albee Foundation, and the Fulbright Program. They’re collaborating on several books and running The DateKeepers, an author support platform.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

Today on Midwest Weird: The first episode of a new audio drama by Amy Lee Lillard. All episodes of the show, A Woman is a God, will be available on July 9, wherever you listen to podcasts.

The show and its original music comes from Amy Lee Lillard, the co-creator and producer of Midwest Weird. She is also the author of three books: Exile in Guyville, A Grotesque Animal, and Dig Me Out. And she’s the founder of Rebel Yell Creative, helping writers, community groups and small businesses build, create and resist, through creative consulting, courses and community.

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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

Today on Midwest Weird: "Pants Free in St. Paul," by Erin Johnston.

Erin Johnston is the co-creator and editor of Midwest Weird. And with Heath Smith and Amy Lee Lillard, she hosts the 80s and 90s pop culture podcast Fuzzy Memories.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

Today on Midwest Weird: A special reading of Donzerly Light, our pop culture column from Heath Smith.

Heath Smith is a special pop culture contributor to Midwest Weird. Read his column, Donzerly Light, at midwestweird.com, and get it direct to your inbox when you sign up. Heath is co-host of Fuzzy Memories, the 80s and 90s pop culture podcast.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

Today on Midwest Weird: “How to Grow a House" by LL Kelly.

LL Kelly currently lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota with her family. When not writing (or reading), she can be found working on new tricks with her dog, crafting, or gardening.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

Today on Midwest Weird: Three short works by Mathew Serback

Mathew Serback is a re-educated goblin from the lower west side of Cleveland, OH, whose art and writing delve into the complexities of trauma, identity, and societal dissonance. Through his YouTube channel, he shares his creative journey, posting audio-visual poems and stories, including the popular documentary What to Do When Surviving Violence.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.

Today on Midwest Weird: “Flood” by Stephanie Frazee.

Stephanie Frazee's work is forthcoming from Variant Literature and has appeared in Marrow Magazine, Pithead Chapel, The Evergreen Review, Bayou Magazine, Juked, SmokeLong Quarterly, and elsewhere. She is online at www.stephaniefrazee.com and @stephieosaurus.bsky.social.

For a full transcript of this episode, visit www.midwestweird.com.

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Midwest Weird is an audio literary magazine from Broads and Books Productions. We’re the home of weird fiction and nonfiction by Midwestern writers.

Submit your own work to Midwest Weird at www.midwestweird.com.