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Hernan Diaz on PLY

October 3, 2026 · 1 h 6 min

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In Pulitzer Prize-winning author Hernan Diaz's Ply, centuries from now, society has adapted to a new way of life as humans mend their relationships to the world…and each other. Hernan joined us live in Philadelphia to talk about subjectivity, selfhood and identity; particle physics; and Charles Dickens with host Miwa Messer.

This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.

New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app.

Featured Books:

Ply by Hernan Diaz

Trust by Hernan Diaz

In the Distance by Hernan Diaz

The Bostonians by Henry James

Zone One by Colson Whitehead

Our Mutual Friend by Charles Dickens

Bleak House by Charles Dickens

Moderation by Elaine Castillo

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

The Summer Book by Tove Jansson

Blood Meridian by Cormac McCarthy

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