Kurt Vonnegut
Mentioned in 17 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
An American author cited in podcasts for his philosophical insights on writing, time, and human existence. Best known for works including *Slaughterhouse-Five* and *Cat's Cradle*, which explore themes of determinism, loss, and meaning. His writings are frequently referenced by podcasters as touchstones for understanding creativity, consciousness, and how to live authentically.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Late author whose concept of 'secretary of the future' inspired Brancaccio's new correspondent beat”
Marketplace · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Inspiration for David Brancaccio's 'Future Effects' beat; advocated for cabinet-level Secretary of the Future position”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Deceased author; inspired David Brancaccio's 'future effects' beat through concept of secretary of the future”
Marketplace All-in-One · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Inspiration for David Brancaccio's 'Future Effects' beat; quoted on need for cabinet-level 'Secretary of the Future'”
Marketplace Morning Report · Apr 11, 2026
"Marketplace" Live
“Late author whose concept of 'Secretary of the Future' inspired David Brancaccio's new correspondent role and future-effects focus”
Omni Talk Retail · Apr 11, 2026
Lightning Round: Indianapolis, Movie Classics & Space Travel | Fast Five Shorts
“Indianapolis-born author whose literary legacy influences city culture and tourism attractions”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Mar 25, 2026
A Toolkit for a Noisy Mind: How John Green Manages Anxiety, Depression, and Intrusive Thoughts
“Influential writer from Indianapolis; discussed in context of human value and meaning”
NPR's Book of the Day · Feb 27, 2026
A psychoanalyst and a priest share insights in 'Love's Labor' and 'Work in Progress'
“Author cited by Stephen Gross for advice on writing from what matters to one's heart”
Dear Hank & John · Feb 25, 2026
442: They’ve Been Plants the Whole Time
“Author quoted on inability to return to pre-loss emotional state: 'home is Indianapolis and I'm nine years old'”
StarTalk Radio · Feb 13, 2026
Cosmic Queries – Quantum Consciousness with Charles Liu
“Author of 'Slaughterhouse-Five' which explores block universe and deterministic time concepts”
The Glenn Beck Program · Feb 7, 2026
Ep 277 | Is Leftist Rage About to Become as BLOODY as the French Revolution?! | The Glenn Beck Podcast
“Author of 'Player Piano' cited as prescient warning about technological displacement and human obsolescence”
Galaxy Brain · Jan 30, 2026
How to Be a Citizen in the Information War (And Stay Sane)
“Author; quoted regarding humans being put on earth to 'fart around' in context of unstructured social time”
Tara Brach · Nov 26, 2025
The Evolving of Generosity
“Wrote poem 'Joe Heller' contrasting material wealth with the knowledge of having enough”
Expert Intelligence with Paul Estes · Nov 11, 2025
Writing Is Thinking: AI Slop Is Killing Your Credibility — with Joe Lazer
“Author; Lazer wrote bonus chapter to 'Cat's Cradle' for high school assignment that sparked his writing passion”
The New Yorker: Fiction · Nov 1, 2025
Adam Levin Reads David Foster Wallace
“Early literary influence on Levin that he later found reflected in Wallace's work”
Search Engine · Oct 3, 2025
Talk Easy x Search Engine
“Author interviewed by Gross in 1986 about book censorship; praised the interview afterward”
The Daily · Sep 7, 2025
Sunday Special: The Books We Read in School
“Author whose work inspired Lewis Sacker to become a writer during his high school years”