Jeff Smith
Comic book writer and illustrator Jeff Smith talks with Hanif about Sunday comics, watching the debut of Star Wars, reading Lord of the Rings, listening to Sam Cooke and attending comic book con…
Carlotta Penn
Children's book author Carlotta Penn talks with host Hanif Abdurraqib about black characters in media, flying in dreams, styling your child's hair, having an understanding boss and why b…
Saeed Jones
Poet and writer Saeed Jones talks with host Hanif Abdurraqib about finding a good therapist, epic fantasy video games, dog ownership, making collages and the beauty of trees.
Maggie Smith
Poet and writer Maggie Smith talks with host Hanif Abdurraqib about putting a new book out during the pandemic, homemade mac 'n' cheese, jigsaw puzzles, napping in hammocks and inheri…
Welcome to Small Joys!
WOSU's new podcast is Small Joys with Hanif Abdurraqib. In each episode, best-selling author Hanif Abdurraqib talks with artists and writers about the little things that inspire us in our daily lives.
Customer Reviews
Loved the first episode. Hearing about creative people is so engaging. The interview was tight without lacking depth. Great length. Excellent music. Overall a wonderful show.
Guest Info
Hanif Abdurraqib is a New York Times bestselling poet, essayist, and cultural critic from Columbus, Ohio. His poetry has been published in PEN American, Muzzle, Vinyl, and other journals. His essays and music criticism have been published in The New Yorker, Pitchfork, The New York Times, and Fader.
Show Notes
A Little Devil in America: Notes in Praise of Black Performance by Hanif Abdurraqib is a profound and lasting reflection on how Black performance is inextricably woven into the fabric of American culture.
Who is the singer in Object of Sound 2021?
APR 30, 2021. Musician’s Work (feat. Brittany Howard) Musician’s Work (feat. Brittany Howard) For the season finale of Object of Sound, a reminder that you are an artist, regardless of what you do for work. Before Brittany Howard became a striking soloist and lead singer of Alabama Sh…. 32 min.
Who hosts the object of sound?
Object Of Sound brings you in tune with the music shaping our culture today. Hosted by poet and critic Hanif Abdurraqib, each episode blends the eclectic curation of freeform radio with artist interviews and textural storytelling, guiding you to a new way of listening.
