The entire live show revolved around actors performing various short stories by acclaimed writers.
The main focus of the episode is exploring the history, significance, and current state of short stories, particularly in the American literary context.
A significant portion of the episode is dedicated to discussing the art, history, and significance of short stories as a literary form.
The podcast episodes provided cover a range of topics related to short stories, from the creative process and significance of the form to in-depth analyses of specific works and authors.
For example, the episode 'Stephen King finishes a story 45 years in the making in 'You Like It Darker'' discusses the inspirations and motivations behind King's short story writing, while '"Mr. McCaslin" by Peter S. Beagle' features a reading and discussion of a short story by the acclaimed fantasy author.
Other episodes, such as 'Alice Munro, remembered' and the series of episodes from 'The Maris Review' podcast, explore the history, legacy, and contemporary significance of the short story genre, particularly in the context of American and Canadian literature.