About the Show
“Stories on Speed” is all about taking listeners on a journey through some of the most compelling short stories of the last hundred years. Each episode centers on a reading and analysis of a selected short story, followed by a discussion that blends historical context, literary analysis, and big-picture themes. Carlo’s goal is to make each story feel as fresh, powerful, and accessible as possible.
Listeners can expect works from masters like Hemingway, Baldwin, Borges, and Murakami, along with pieces by living icons like Zadie Smith and Margaret Atwood. But it doesn’t stop there—”Stories on Speed” aims to cover a wide range of writers from around the world, introducing both familiar and unfamiliar voices. Listeners who are budding writers are encouraged to send in their own short stories.