The Lazy & Entitled Podcast

July, July. Are you near a body of water? You oughta be. Go for a swim, it's good for you. Today, we're interviewing Katheen Rooney, author of the just-this-week published MAN OVERBOARD!, which is destined to be THE novel of the summer. Plus, Brendan and Chris talk small, unexpected career wins, and there's a reading from Studs Terkel. Find more Kathleen here: https://kathleenrooney.com/ Buy MAN O...

We had our summer live reading last week, and thought it might be fun to try our hand at live recording. Did we succeed? Well, you're listening to live poetry right now, aren't you? Cause if you're not, that means you're just reading an episode description. There's no fun in that. We don't even write it like dudes with ad copy training. We're just telling you that on this podcast, you'll hear Sara...

Chris and Brendan hype their first 2026 reading and discuss the practice of creating something that will never be a fuller, more complete idea.

What do you need to know, to be a working artist? Sure, there are basic skills—a musician has to be able to play their instrument—but what about sound engineering? If you're a painter, can you also do layout design? There are a lot of tertiary things to pick up to be a professional in any field. On this episode, Chris and Brendan talk about substitute teaching and eight-track recorders, then Chris...

What an episode we’ve got for ya today! The homies talk about things in their community that bring them joy and then Chris has a great conversation with Tom Urwin of the Chicago punk band Weaklung. A perfect example of what this podcast is about, Tom is a working person who makes time in his life to be a part of his community and to create and engage with art. With the exception of the Worker of t...

Spring be springin' and we are mad as hell about it. Also, a ScreamTalk, Guess the Writer by Their Jobs, and a dentist as our Worker of the Week.

The fellas ramble about 21st conveniences that we could do without, recommend a Chicago deli, and there’s a musical bumper I’m calling “Work The Earth (House Remix)”. Then Chris talks with the poet Jameela F Dallis about her life as a working person and an artist, the balance between the two, and the pursuit of a good life. Check out her incredible new book “Encounters for the Living and the Dead”...

A lengthy aside about the band toe was removed. We’ll just talk about them on a future episode. Brendan calls some hypothetical listeners stupid and wrong—that was certainly a choice. Chris says Brendan hates a beloved modern guitar player. Who could it be? Find out in this episode.

This episode finds Chris and Brendan discussing music listening habits, classic albums they should listen to, and albums you should listen to! Visit lazyandentitled.org to better your life.

This episode finds Brendan and Chris struggling to describe the genre of their musical projects and Chris having a delightful conversation with the equally delightful H Kapp Klote. Why is the episode titled that? Well, you're just gonna have to listen to find out.

This episode features a talk with poet, writer, and performer Bridget Gordon, who recently published a zine length poem titled "This Fickle Faith". Rip Torn also makes an appearance (kinda)!

This episode features a discussion of Lauren Bolger's novel "The Barre Incidents" from Malarkey Books. Escape the horrors of life into the horrors of fiction!

Chris and Brendan reflect on the year. Also, a poem!

Chris is flying solo this week, talking about ICE's invasion of Chicago. How do you fight back when the secret police start kidnapping your neighbors? Chris reads from interviews with Gord Hill and Clifton Ariwakehte Nicholas in the book 'Anarcho-Indigenism: Conversations On Land And Freedom' and interviews with Roberto Acuna and Jim Spiegel in Studs Terkel's 'Working.' Many words are mispronounce...

Chloe Clark joins us for our second Halloween episode! A poem is read, pod people discussed, and JUDGMENT HOUSE.

Fresh on the heels of last night's "Scary Stories To Tell In Rogers Park" reading with Lauren Bolger and Theodore C. Van Alst, Jr., the L&E boys are back in your ears this morning with more spoooooooooky stuff. Chris reads a few monster poems, then talks to Chloe N. Clark about how writing can be scary. Brendan sings some songs, and we have a special Chicago edition of Worker Of The Week.

Oh boy. Brendan messed up while recording the original episode, so had to do a last minute solo episode. He talks about taking a creative idea (music, in this example) from a simple start to a finished project.

Isn't it terrifying to contemplate, going into the Earth? Yes, into the earth, but really, into the Earth, too. This week, we're thrilled to be joined by Lauren Bolger, author of the forthcoming novel THE BARRE INCIDENTS. Chris and Brendan also talk scariest locations for stories, unionizing coal miners in West Virginia and the Battle of Blair Mountain, and then give a special shoutout to salt min...

The fellas pitch each other new segments and then try them out. Some highlights include a Monster Starting Five, a build your own trilogy, and even some song recommendations!

Anything worth doing is better done with other people, to paraphrase Mariame Kaba. This week, we're talking a lot about the collaboration that goes into making art. Brendan and Chris tell some songwriting stories, and later shoutout readers at lit mags. In between, Chris sits down virtually with author Lincoln Michel to talk stealing time to write, reading contemporary novels, and secret focaccia....

Today's episode features an old, dear friend, Spencer Blake, discussing the newest release from his project, Pinch Hitter. We chat about writing songs to a template, stealing, shrooms, and so much more! The album is titled "Songs From My Big Brain" and can be streamed everywhere, but you should buy it and help pay some bills.

It's brother time on the Lazy & Entitled podcast! Brendan and Chris are thrilled to welcome David Corlew for a dive into the life of a working actor and teacher (and so much more). First, the dudes must discuss live music performances that they've gotten lost in, Chris reads from Anthony Bourdain, and worker of the week keeps us humble. David Corlew is a New-York based actor, singer, multi-instrum...

The Lazy & Entitled boys were both on the road this week, so this episode is a little different. Twin Peaks, Jordan Peele, poetry, and more in this one!

This week, we're talking about protests. We're for them! Chris is joined by Dr. Han VanderHart, who, among other things, is in the midst of publishing a Summer Riot-themed issue of Moist Poetry Journal. Later, we salute the service workers who have to put up with irritating questions about gender-neutral bathrooms. Support your neighbors, support your communities, support each other. Don't forget...

Chris has completely lost control of Brendan and now has to appear as a guest on his own podcast. The fellas chat about the new Shipwrecked Sailor record "Burgers or Tacos?" and have a ton of fun reviewing ALLIGATOR. Buy the album twenty times at shipwreckedsailor.bandcamp.com