Diamonds in the Rough Draft

Episode 16: Euglena are the Sexiest Single-Celled Organisms

Mon, 21 Sep 2026 20:36:11 -0400

In this previously unreleased archive episode from 2023, Emily and Eric are joined by Engineer Mike, to discuss Eric's 6th Grade Story: The Thing. They drink Emergency Drinking Beer, by Wild Heaven Beer, and battle to determine the relative nerdiness of all participants. Eric is vindicated in his belief that Disney stole the plot to Finding Nemo from this specific short story.

Episode 15: They Let You Into the Whiskey Cave?!

Tue, 10 Oct 2023 22:09:39 -0400

In Episode 15 of Diamonds in the Rough Draft, Eric and Emily are joined by Eric's mother, Susan Anderson, and mysterious brother, Brother (also known as J.M. Anderson). They drink more beer from Resting Pulse Brewing Co in Opelika, including, but not limited to, Peach Bellini IPA, and discuss Emily's tale of the Selkie. Eric calls dibs on the coffee shop name: "Java's Palace," and Emily recounts the tale of someone hiding in the bathroom during her wedding.

Episode 14: Nobody’s Upset by a Piece of Carpentry

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 19:40:57 -0400

Emily and Eric undertake a divisive reading of Eric's children's story/poem, "Princess Ada and Poor Fredrick," while drinking Sweet Magnolia Mango Golden Ale by Liquid Nation Brewing Company of Gainesville, GA. Conversations include their favorite children's books and an investigation into the purpose of liquids.

Episode 13: One Thousand Miles of Flamingos and Boobies

Sat, 02 Sep 2023 20:58:55 -0400

Emily and Eric drink Dirty Beaches from Scoffllaaaw....Scoflaw..Sclofflaw Brewing company in Atlanta, GA and read Emily's rough draft of her short story "Recess." Banter includes multiple reference to flamingos and other aquatic fauna, begging the question: What color would you be, if you turned the color of the food you ate most frequently?

Episode 12: I Take Your Perfunctal

Mon, 14 Aug 2023 22:17:37 -0400

Eric and Emily return to the internet after a mysterious hiatus in a blazing return to three of their previous pieces. After reworking, rewriting, and revising, they are ready to read new versions of these to show what a poem or story can turn into after sufficient banter and a pint.

Episode 11: Let my Nerd All the Way Out

Mon, 06 Sep 2021 15:16:30 -0400

In Episode 11, Emily and Eric drink Down South Helles Lager by Burnt Hickory Brewery, and welcome special guest Nicole Sciortino Craig to read her mysterious untitled story, written some time in the relatively not-so-distant past. The special guest survives the entire episode!

Episode 10: My Hand--The Sonnet

Sat, 21 Aug 2021 22:47:34 -0400

In episode 10, Emily and Eric drink Long Day Lager from Red Hare Brewing in Marietta, GA. They discuss parody and some satire, a lot of Robin Hood, and then read Emily's poem, Benjamin Bunny.

Episode 9: Lots of Opportunities to Plug Yourself

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:07:55 -0400

In Episode 9, Emily and Eric welcome special guest author and co-host of the Pop Medieval Podcast: Nina MacNamara! Together, they discuss female agency in the tales of Helen/Paris and Hades/Persephone, then read and discuss Nina's poem, "Fecundity." The group enjoys drinking Owlet from Horned Owl Brewing Company in Kennesaw, GA and, overall, have a wonderful time. Emily loses a shoe, but discovers brownies.

Episode 8: Two Plums Flowers Shouting About Bears

Mon, 19 Jul 2021 21:29:58 -0400

In the third episode of season two, Emily and Eric drink Atalanta sour saison by Orpheus Brewing while discussing Eric's poem "Tempest," and getting off on several tangents about Greek mythology...again. Also, it's totally a bear, not a dog.

Season 2: Someone Fell Off a Ladder, But We're Still Here!

Thu, 15 Jul 2021 21:05:48 -0400

We're still here, guys. Really. Listen to what has been going on with us.

Episode 7: I Was Trying to Throw Something Else

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 20:53:34 -0400

In Season 2, episode 7, Emily and Eric drink Opa Liken Lime brew from Resting Pulse Brewing Company in Opelika, AL, while discussing authenticity in art and critiquing Emily's poem: What the Tales Forgot to Mention.

Episode 6: Is That Gonna Make It In?

Sat, 12 Jun 2021 20:23:51 -0400

In the first episode of Season 2, Emily and Eric drink Lord Grey from Three Taverns Craft Brewery, discuss genre vs popular or literary fiction, and read Eric's college poem, "Quirk."

Episode 5: Open Mic Night- There is a Word

Sat, 29 May 2021 22:04:06 -0400

In Episode 5 and Season 1 Finale of Diamonds in the Rough Draft, Emily and Eric Anderson review the previous drafts from this season and read their revised editions while drinking a local beer and discussing craft, writing, and vaguely related nonsense.

Episode 4: It's a Fowl Pun

Sat, 29 May 2021 21:57:51 -0400

In Episode 4 of Diamonds in the Rough Draft, Emily and Eric Anderson read Eric's high school poem "Of the Birds" while drinking a local beer and discussing craft, writing, and vaguely related nonsense.

Episode 3: DoIHaveSwineFlu.com

Sat, 29 May 2021 21:55:54 -0400

In Episode 3 of Diamonds in the Rough Draft, Emily and Eric Anderson read Emily's poem, "Little One" while drinking a local beer and discussing craft, writing, and vaguely related nonsense.

Episode 2: You Should Know Which Whole to Use

Sat, 29 May 2021 21:54:04 -0400

In Episode 2 of Diamonds in the Rough Draft, Emily and Eric Anderson read Eric's childhood story, "Slugqey" while drinking a local beer and discussing craft, writing, and vaguely related nonsense.

Episode 1: I Know Space!

Sat, 29 May 2021 20:39:02 -0400

In Episode 1 of Diamonds in the Rough Draft, Emily and Eric Anderson introduce the premise--drinking a local beer while reading drafts of poems and stories from early in their lives, then offering critique and encouragement. They read Emily's childhood poem, "The Earth. (My Home.)" while drinking free beer they got from a Cinco de Mayo party because sometimes people forget to pick up special podcasting beer, ok?