Episode
Emma Straub on AMERICAN FANTASY
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- Poured Over
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- Apr 9, 2026
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- 3341
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Summary
American Fantasy by Emma Straub is a charming and comic story about the joys of middle age — and what lies beyond nostalgia. Emma joins us to talk about boybands, New Kids on the Block, parasocial relationships, fandom, finding freedom in cringe and more with cohost Brenda Allison. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Brenda Allison and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): American Fantasy by Emma Straub This Time Tomorrow by Emma Straub Country People by Daniel Mason