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We’re joined by Catherine Grace Katz for a fun chat all about her new book Shadow Before the Flame, zeppelins and their connection to the Nazis, and how the Hindenburg disaster changed the future of journalism. Plus- It’s Battle Week as Dave combats water, moss and spray foam for his upcoming dinner theater production, Laura … Continue reading Zeppelins, Nazis, and the Battle of the Spray Foam

A fun chat with Jonathan Durham all about his book Winterset Hollow, Philly sports, his connection with Eeyore, and how his book has inspired tattoos. Plus- Dave joins a theatre educator cohort, Laura has a skunk encounter, and Andrew harasses a clerk. We also recommend: The Steps by Sylvester Stallone, The Road to Tender Hearts … Continue reading Ep. 344 Literary Tattoos, Theatre Teachers, and a Skunk Situation with Jonathan Durham

A fun chat with Joe R. Lansdale about his new book Petrified Dreams, writing the (possibly) last Hap & Leonard novel, receiving 1,000 rejects over a four year period, and his favorite bit of writing advice. Plus- Dave keeps getting flats while riding his bike, Laura has dogwalking issues, and Andrew is busy. Again. We … Continue reading Ep. 343 Petrified Dreams, Flat Tires & 1,000 Rejections with Joe R. Lansdale

A fun chat with our most favorite guest Alma Katsu! We talk all about her new book Incarnate, how The Hunger was optioned (again!), how her work as a tech futurist helped inspire her book, and why she will never have an Alexa in her house. Plus- Dave’s Principal calls him out (again!), Laura gets … Continue reading Ep. 342 Smart Tech, Dark Books & Family Warnings with Alma Katsu

A fun chat with Laurie Gilmore all about her new book Big Bad Wolf, fold out maps, and a romance reader origin story. Plus – Dave has another nightmare sub, Laura unwittingly chows down on some raw chicken, and Andrew has a PSA for everyone. We also recommend: North Dallas 40 by Peter Gent, Engineer … Continue reading Ep. 341 Fairy Tales, Food Fails & First Loves: A Wild One with Laurie Gilmore

A fun chat with Carly Hillman all about her new book The Refuge, IHOPS, Harvard, and working on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Plus- Dave breaks a rib in class, Laura details another skunk attack, and Andrew finally rids himself of all his clarinets. We also recommend: Good Boy by Neil McRobert, Child of … Continue reading Ep. 340 Broken Ribs, Angry Skunks & the Last Clarinet with Carly Hillman

A fun chat with Linwood Barclay all about his new book Not a Word, bad teacher trainings, putting his characters through the wringer, and the reviewer who liked to spoil his endings. Plus – Dave pretends to be Albanian for his incoming Freshman, Laura has a funny incident at work involving her photographer, and Andrew’s … Continue reading Ep. 339 Bad Teachers, Brutal Twists & Spoiled Endings with Linwood Barclay

We’re joined by Shannon Morgan for a fun chat all about her new book A Penance for Crows, staying ahead of deadlines, creating her own mythology, the size of crow brains, and growing up in the African bush. Plus – Dave’s Principal continues to poke fun at him, Laura tries out Zumba, and Andrew sleeps … Continue reading Ep. 338 Defending Crow Brains With Shannon Morgan

We’re joined by Brianna Labuskes for a fun chat all about her new book Clean Slate, brain matter, the importance of community centers, and Airbnb Life. Plus- Dave has a bizarre encounter with an Amazon driver, Laura is all about the bread, and Andrew complains about flying first class. Because of course. We also recommend: … Continue reading Ep. 337 Brianna Labuskes Talks Brains, Books, and Airbnb

We’re joined by George Pelecanos for a fun chat all about his new book The Blue Flame, writing for The Wire, his favorite cars, and his fascinating location scouting technique for his novels. Plus – Dave and Laura finish up their recap of their trip to Albania, and Andrew and his family wait in line … Continue reading Ep. 336 Living on the Edge: Location Scouting With George Pelecanos