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A fun chat with Charlie Huston all about his novel Catchpenny, how his depression changed the book, 80s nostalgia, and why he shudders when he remembers the way he used to dress. Plus – Laura and Dave recap a hectic visit to CU Boulder and Andrew’s finally trying to get rid of some of the … Continue reading Post-traumatic Piercings With Charlie Huston
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We’re joined by Earl Swift for a conversation about his new book Hell Put to Shame, the horrors of peonage, and forgotten history. Plus – Dave’s soundboard skills are put to the test at school and he fails. Yet again. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS
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A fun chat with Mary Kubica all about her book She’s Not Sorry, Chicago running, and how the twist came first. Plus – Laura slaps bold paint on an historic house and gets some unsolicited advice from the neighbors ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS
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A fun chat with Don Winslow all about his new book City in Ruins, learning how to gamble from his grandmother, directing Shakespeare, and junk food. Plus- Dave encounters a character of a repairman, Laura rails against cat sweaters in public, and Andrew has sticker shock. We also recommend: Listen for the Lie by Amy … Continue reading Ep. 247 Rating Fast Food With Don Winslow
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A fun chat with Scott Carson all about his new book Lost Man’s Lane, Napster, characters that take over, and his favorite day as a writer. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their trip to San Diego and Andrew finds out the all inclusive resort is not exactly all inclusive. We also recommend: James by … Continue reading Ep. 246 SNAKES ON A LANE! With Scott Carson
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A fun chat with Garrard Conley all about his book All the World Beside, humble pie, living the Puritan life, and why one might put flour on floorboards. Plus – Dave has an ice cream debacle. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS
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Katherine Reay joins us to talk about her book The Berlin Letters, the ciphers she created for it, Berlin Wall history, and East German punk rock. Plus- Dave’s Urinetown set is fraught with hazards, Laura makes the New York Times, and Andrew goes to yet another animatronic convention. We also recommend: Plastic by Scott Guild, … Continue reading Ep. 245 Cipher Crafting With Katherine Reay
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A fun chat with Waubgeshig Rice all about his book Moon of the Turning Leaves, walking, getting lost down prepper YouTube rabbit holes, and why he couldn’t reveal all about Anishinaabe culture. Plus – Laura witnesses a strange new sport. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS
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We’re joined by Amanda Jayatissa for a fun chat all about her new book Island Witch, Sri Lankan ghost stories, horror movies, and why she wasn’t allowed to read Archie comics growing up. Plus – Dave’s sub gets a little too cozy in his room, Laura makes a discovery while vintage clothes shopping, and Andrew’s … Continue reading Ep. 244 Laughing At Horror Movies With Amanda Jayatissa
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We’re joined by Gregg Hurwitz for a fun chat all about his book Lone Wolf, not writing with the reader in mind, cults, and his prowess at lock picking. Plus – Dave’s stage combat students are too realistic with their “injuries” and Laura encounters a bizarre Cupid. We also recommend: Fever House by Keith Rosson, … Continue reading Ep. 243 Taking Falls & Picking Locks With Gregg Hurwitz
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Dave is sweaty in class, Laura has a run-in with a nasty customer service agent, and Andrew gets a bizarre voice mail message from a telemarketer. Our recommendations are: Ask for Andrea by Noelle West Ihli, The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow, and From the Forest by L.E. Modesitt Jr. Audiobook of the … Continue reading Ep. 242 Sweatin’ To The Oldies
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A fun chat with Allison Brennan all about her new book The Missing Witness, why it’s always best to interview people, and what’s wrong with her San Francisco Giants. Plus – Dave has a wacky ski adventure, Laura gets the skinny on her UPS driver, and Andrew witnesses a fracas in first class. We also … Continue reading Ep. 241 Always Go To The Source With Allison Brennan
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A fun chat with Janice Hallett all about her new novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, how she makes her writing difficult on herself, letting her characters breathe, and tips on exfoliation. Plus – Dave is back (and bewildered) in Andrew’s basement, Laura is into winter gardening, and Andrew is on warning at … Continue reading Ep. 240 Crime & Exfoliation With Janice Hallett
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We’re joined by Benjamin Stevenson for a fun chat all about his new book Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect, meta fiction, fair play mysteries, and wannabe author detectives. We also recommend: Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell, The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eger, and Asgards’ Fall by Robert Hinshaw. Audiobook of the … Continue reading Ep. 239 How To Play Fair With Benjamin Stevenson
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Denver librarian Amy Delpo joins us again to share her favorite reads of the past year. Plus – Dave gets his first massage in 20 years, Laura’s gobsmacked by her daughter’s hopes, and Andrew’s kids just can’t make it to school. Our recs this week are: The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman, Zoey … Continue reading Ep. 238 Librarians Just Wanna Have Fun
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A fun chat with Amy Jo Burns all about her new novel Mercury, being a theater kid, small towns, and what it was like coming from a family of roofers. Plus – Dave doesn’t wanna share swimming lanes, Laura turns into a nurse over break, and Andrew takes the family to Vegas for that traditional … Continue reading Ep. 237 Up On The Housetop With Amy Jo Burns
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Dave pinballs his way down a mountain dodging trees and hunters, Laura ditches a concert at intermission, and Andrew watches the FBI raid his neighbor’s house. Our recommendations this week are: Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy, Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey, A Healer’s Way by … Continue reading Ep. 236 FBI Raids & Pinballing Down Mountains
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Our favorite books of the year! Plus – Dave joins a community band, Laura embarrasses herself again with a big ol’ rip in her jeans, and Andrew stands inside an NBA shower stall. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS Laura’s Favorites: No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton … Continue reading Ep. 235 Our Favorite Books of 2023
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We chat with Tracy Clark all about her book Fall, never having a plan, corruption in Chicago, and taking delight in her characters’ misfortunes. Plus – Dave takes the heat, Laura is embarrassed in public, and Andrew can’t pose. We also recommend: Out There by Kate Folk, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer, … Continue reading Ep. 234 How To Take Delight In Your Characters’ Misfortunes With Tracy Clark
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A fun chat with Jillian Cantor all about her book The Fiction Writer, turning everything into a murder scene, her obsession with lists, and how no one really owns any story. Plus- Dave and Laura recap their New Orleans trip and Andrew gets a new electric truck. We also recommend: Let Us Descend by Jesmyn … Continue reading Ep. 233 How To Turn Any Place Into A Murder Scene With Jillian Cantor
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