Jonathan Goldstein (author)

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Jonathan Goldstein
Born: 1969
Brooklyn, New York Flag of United States
Occupation: Author, Radio Producer
Nationality: Canadian/American
Debut works: Lenny Bruce Is Dead (2001)

Jonathan Stuart Goldstein (born 1969) is a North American author and radio producer. In addition to writing the award-winning novel Lenny Bruce Is Dead, Goldstein is known for his work on the radio programs This American Life and WireTap.

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[edit] Biography

Goldstein was born to Buzz and Dina Goldstein in Brooklyn, New York, where he spent the first four years of his life before the family moved back to his mother's home town of Montreal.[1] The family settled just outside of Montreal in the town of Laval[2] where Goldstein grew up before attending McGill University[3] and later completing a master's program in creative writing at Concordia University.[4] After graduation, Goldstein supported himself by working in the telemarketing industry for ten years, all the while continuing to write and attend readings.[5] In 2000, Goldstein's nascent career got a boost after he was selected to work on Ira Glass' popular radio program This American Life and he relocated to Chicago to work as a producer on the show. In 2002, Goldstein moved back to Montreal and started work on several projects for CBC Radio One including his own show, WireTap, which debuted in 2004.

Goldstein is a member of the Public Radio Exchange editorial board.

Presently, Goldstein still lives in Montreal with his long-time partner, author Heather O'Neill, and their daughter Arizona.[6]

[edit] Works

Cover of Goldstein's debut novel Lenny Bruce Is Dead
Cover of Goldstein's debut novel Lenny Bruce Is Dead

[edit] Radio Work

Many of Goldstein's pieces have been featured on the PRI radio show This American Life where he is a contributing editor. From 2000 to 2002 he was also a producer of the show.[7]

Currently, Goldstein hosts a show on CBC Radio One called WireTap, a program featuring stories told over the phone.[7] He was also the host of the CBC summer radio program Road Dot Trip in 2000 and has contributed to shows like Dispatches and Outfront.[8]

[edit] Written work

In 2001, Goldstein's debut novel, Lenny Bruce Is Dead, was published by Coach House Books to critical success.[9] Goldstein also co-authored Schmelvis: In Search of Elvis Presley's Jewish Roots with Max Wallace, an account of a Hasidic Elvis impersonator and Rabbi's quest to trace the Jewish roots of Elvis Presley. Goldstein has also been published in The New York Times Magazine, Saturday Night, The New York Times, The Walrus, GQ, the Journey Prize Anthology and the National Post.

[edit] Awards

  • ReLit Award (Regarding Literature Award) (2001)
  • Third Coast International Audio Festival's Gold Prize (2002)
  • Canadian National Magazine Awards Silver Award for Humour (2004)
  • Gold World Medal for Best Regularly Scheduled Comedy Program (WireTap) at the New York Festivals (2006)

[edit] References

  1. ^ Soloman, Heather. Goldstein taps into neuroses for radio show. Arts & Travel. The Canadian Jewish News. Retrieved on January 27, 2007.
  2. ^ Grant, Alyson. "Almost eavesdropping", Arts & Life, The Montreal Gazette, 2005-11-16, pp. D.1.
  3. ^ Goldstein, Jonathan (2000-07-07). We Never Got Along: A letter from Jonathan Goldstein, on a old flame. open letters.. Retrieved on January 26, 2007.
  4. ^ Hays, Matthew. "A devotee of life's Zamboni moments", The Globe Review, The Globe and Mail, 2002-01-08, pp. R.3.
  5. ^ Lewis, Sydney. The Transom Review: Jonathan Goldstein. The Transom Review. transom.org. Retrieved on January 27, 2007.
  6. ^ Stoffman, Judy. "Lyrical Lullabies; Heather O'Neill's first novel, inspired by her hardscrabble childhood, draws raves;", Entertainment, The Toronto Star, 2006-12-13, pp. D.4.
  7. ^ a b Whyte, Murray. "Tapping into radio's creative potential; Wiretap Reality, fiction mix en route to a higher purpose Wiretap;", Entertainment, The Toronto Star, 2005-12-18, pp. C.13.
  8. ^ "RoadDotTrip seeks the heart of Canada: CBC radio show sets up Goldstein as one-man crew;", Entertainment, The Edmonton Journal, 2000-07-01, pp. C.5.
  9. ^ "ReLit Award winners named", News, The St. John's Telegram, 2002-06-16, pp. A.4.

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NAME Goldstein, Jonathan
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SHORT DESCRIPTION Writer and Radio Producer
DATE OF BIRTH 1969
PLACE OF BIRTH [Brooklyn, New York]]
DATE OF DEATH
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