Episodios

  • Ep. 316 Tuesdays With Jenna Blum

    Ep. 316 Tuesdays With Jenna Blum
    Jan 16 2026
    A fun chat with Jenna Blum all about her new book Murder Your Darlings, Tuesdays, stalkers, and what it’s really like being a writer. Plus – Dave records Andrew’s snoring, Laura is puzzled by a machine at the gym, and Andrew’s students go crazy with paper airplanes. We also recommend: Angel Down by Daniel Kraus, … Continue reading Ep. 316 Tuesdays With Jenna Blum
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    1 h y 23 m
  • Ep. 315 Wendy Walker Is On Thin Ice & We Share Our Favorite Books of 2025

    Ep. 315 Wendy Walker Is On Thin Ice & We Share Our Favorite Books of 2025
    Jan 14 2026
    A fun chat with Wendy Walker all about her new book Blade, her experience as a competitive figure skater, fear training, and pushy skate parents. Plus – Dave is a big loser, Laura talks Dave’s mother into getting a self driving car, and Andrew’s dog breaks out of their hotel room. We also share our … Continue reading Ep. 315 Wendy Walker Is On Thin Ice & We Share Our Favorite Books of 2025
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    1 h y 16 m
  • Ep. 314 Ruth Mancini Can’t Stop Watching Frasier

    Ep. 314 Ruth Mancini Can’t Stop Watching Frasier
    Dec 29 2025
    We’re joined by Ruth Mancini for a fun chat all about her new book The Day I Lost You, her career in the law, Ally McBeal, and her obsession with Frasier. Plus- Dave doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut, Laura gets an unexpected house tour, and Andrew and his son dress like elves … Continue reading Ep. 314 Ruth Mancini Can’t Stop Watching Frasier
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    1 h y 20 m
  • Ep. 313 How To Write Fourteenth Century Poetry With Connie Berry

    Ep. 313 How To Write Fourteenth Century Poetry With Connie Berry
    Dec 23 2025
    We’re joined by Connie Berry for a fun chat all about her new book A Grave Deception, writing 14th century poetry, and her inability to remember people’s names. Plus – Dave hurts his back at school, Laura visits family back East, and Andrew is disappointed at the Denver Nature and Science Museum Christmas event. We … Continue reading Ep. 313 How To Write Fourteenth Century Poetry With Connie Berry
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    1 h y 39 m
  • Ep. 312 Mythology & The Mafia With Rachel Van Dyken

    Ep. 312 Mythology & The Mafia With Rachel Van Dyken
    Dec 14 2025
    A fun chat with Rachel Van Dyken all about her new book Fallen Gods, her Norse heritage, the mafia, and sweater wearing cats. Plus – Dave once again embarrasses himself in class (several times), Laura is at Brassfest to support Dave and Sylvia, and Andrew’s students are complaining to the dean. We also recommend: What … Continue reading Ep. 312 Mythology & The Mafia With Rachel Van Dyken
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    1 h y 22 m
  • Ep. 311 Tod Goldberg Chooses His Titles Wisely

    Ep. 311 Tod Goldberg Chooses His Titles Wisely
    Dec 7 2025
    We’re joined by Tod Goldberg for a fun chat all about his book Only Way Out, baseball memorabilia, the importance of book titles, and the time he got pulled over for singing. Plus – Dave has a freshman fiasco story and Laura has a parade critique. We also recommend: Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr., … Continue reading Ep. 311 Tod Goldberg Chooses His Titles Wisely
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    1 h y 14 m
  • Ep. 310 Matthew Pearl Drinks Hot Chocolate

    Ep. 310 Matthew Pearl Drinks Hot Chocolate
    Dec 2 2025
    A fun chat with Matthew Pearl all about his new book The Award, hot chocolate, astronauts, and the trouble with being surrounded by writers. Plus – Dave pays tribute to his Dad, Laura gets pulled over, and Andrew is spending more time working on his garage. We also recommend: Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, … Continue reading Ep. 310 Matthew Pearl Drinks Hot Chocolate
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    1 h y 17 m
  • Defending Psychopaths With Elle Marr

    Defending Psychopaths With Elle Marr
    Nov 24 2025
    A fun chat with Elle Marr all about her new book The Lie She Wears, how she uses her theater background for writing, defending psychopaths, and her favorite musicals. Plus – Dave and Laura go to the theater. ITUNES – SPOTIFY
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    42 m