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Episode 492: The Host Becomes the Hosted — Brendan O’Meara in conversation with Daniel Littlewood

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Hey CNFers, it’s the creative nonfiction podcast, the show I speak to primarily writers about the art and craft of telling true stories. I’m Brendan O’Meara, very tired, very tired, had a big, eventful weekend and my battery has bottomed out. And I’m going to the Redwoods for 3 days so I’m producing this episode on a Monday and what do you know? Who the fuck does this host think he is being a guest on his own fuckin’ podcast? The fuckin’ nerve of this guy. That’s right, for the third live taping of the Creative Nonfiction Podcast at Gratitude Brewing, I was interviewed by the brilliant Daniel Littlewood, who kinda makes me look and sound like a jabroni’s jabroni.

Sunday Funday: It’s Pub Week

By Brendan O’Meara

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I tend to overthink things. Like … if I start blogging, which I love, I get into my head that it needs to be on a regular day and it has to be this repeatable thing otherwise nobody’s gonna read it. That puts pressure on myself and I inevitably crash after doing it for a couple days or weeks. The exception being ye ol’ CNF Pod.¹

But I do love a good Sunday reading experience. Harkens back to my childhood when my dad would unpack The Boston Globe and chuck the comics at me. This was back in the day when you could legit throw your back out picking up the Sunday paper if you didn’t lift with your legs.

“The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine,” out now! Plus, an October event!

Kerry Tymchuck and I at my biggest, most well-attended event.

The Emeralds had me on the field on July 29 for the .05K race. I also threw out one of the ceremonial first pitches. I did not make this sign, but proudly held it up.

Updated Oct. 15, 2025

Next Stops:

Sunday, Oct. 19, Dudley’s Bookshop and Cafe, 1-2:30 p.m.

By Brendan O’Meara

“Elegant biography… O’Meara’s loving portrait also celebrates Prefontaine’s legacy off the field, most notably his campaign against the Amateur Athletic Union’s rules disqualifying athletes who attempted to monetize their success. Nimble and comprehensive, this is a stirring tribute to a generational runner gone too soon.” — Publisher’s Weekly [FULL REVIEW]

“Surging prose,” from LitHub.

We got a nice review in the Wall Street Journal, you can check that out here.

Hey, CNFers, The Front Runner: The Life of Steve Prefontaine, is officially out. I’m experiencing all the feels, and I can’t wait for you to read it.

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