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We’re joined by Jesse Q Sutanto for a fun chat all about her new book Vera Wong’s Guide To Snooping (on a Dead Man), rage watching tradwife videos, village cooking, and how her mom getting scammed helped inspire the book. Plus – Dave & Laura take 64 students to Greece and have a LOT to … Continue reading Mom Scams & Tradwives With Jesse Q. Sutanto

A fun chat with Steve Cavanagh all about his book Witness 8, eccentric characters, New York City police gangs, and his fondness for the late great TV Guide. Plus – Dave and Laura prepare for their trip to Greece with 64 students. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

Susan Meissner joins us for a fun chat all about her book A Map To Paradise, the beginnings of the Cold War, McCarthyism, and the millions of people displaced by WWII. Plus: Dave misunderstands why he’s protesting, Laura raves about Sylvia’s African Dance class midterm, and Andrew is on vacation in Mexico. Again. We also … Continue reading Ep. 285 Trouble In Paradise With Susan Meissner

This week we recommend: Isola by Allegra Goodman,  Stranded by A. K. Duboff, and Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morisson. Audiobook of the Week is What in the World by LeAnne Morgan. Plus – Dave’s students mistake wig glue for styling mousse, Laura spies Sylvia reading her Kindle while playing … Continue reading Ep. 284 Wig Glue Shenanigans

A fun chat with Gillian McAllister all about her new book Famous Last Words, negotiating with hostages and toddlers, Mars bars, writing at night, and the insane amount of words that end up in the trash while she’s writing. Plus – Dave is heckled by several comedians, Laura takes a tumble, and Andrew negotiates with … Continue reading Ep. 283 Mars Bars, Coca-Cola and Hostage Negotiation...

A fun chat with Charlotte Wood all about her new book Stone Yard Devotional, the appeal of escaping society, mice plagues, and learning to sit in silence. Plus – Dave’s music struggles, Laura’s puppy struggles, and Andrew is on holiday in Mexico. Woo. Hoo.  We also recommend: The Mayors of New York by S. J. … Continue reading Ep. 282 Mice Plagues! With Charlotte Wood

We’re joined by Gregg Hurwitz for a fun chat all about his new book Nemesis, his favorite Orphan X commandment, how writing is like an illness, and the two things you can never do in your novel. Plus – Dave is shocked by what his doctor does in the examination room, Laura is getting knocked … Continue reading Ep. 281 Why You Can’t Kill A Cat With Gregg Hurwitz

We’re joined by Christopher Farnsworth for a fun chat all about his new book Robert B. Parker’s Buried Secrets, nicknames, hoarding, and what it was like discovering a dead body. Plus – Dave is almost run over by an officer on the go. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

A fun chat with Carter Wilson all about his new book Tell Me What You Did, creative uses of tuba cases, talk radio, and how to be anonymously famous. Plus – Dave has a shower incident, Laura receives some poorly timed scary news, and Andrew brings gold into his classroom. We also recommend: Tom Savage … Continue reading Ep. 280 How To Pack A Tuba Case With Carter Wilson

A fun chat with Joseph Finder all about his new book The Oligarch’s Daughter, survival techniques, axe throwing, hitchhiking, and the secret power of the space blanket. Plus – Dave recaps his travels to Spain, Laura is shocked by Dave’s reaction to her face, and Andrew has a new congressperson. We also recommend: Skin Deep … Continue reading Ep. 279 How To Use A Space Blanket With Jose...

A fun chat with Brad Meltzer all about his new book The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed, JFK as war hero, Jacqueline Kennedy’s friendship with her secret service agent, and the monster who almost killed Kennedy. Plus – Dave’s students have to undo all the “work” the actors did, … Continue reading Ep. 278 How To Buy Dynamite In Bulk With Brad Meltz...

We’re joined by Heather O’Neill for a fun chat all about her new book The Capital of Dreams, why writers are dangerous, and the surprising reaction her daughter had to the mother character in the book. Plus – Dave takes multiple pies to the face, Laura’s father battles his Alexa, and Andrew is back and … Continue reading Ep. 277 What Makes A Writer Dangerous With Heather O’N...

A fun chat with Barbara Nickless all about her new book The Drowning Game, Singapore slings, and why she was compelled to hire a fact checker. Plus – Dave & Laura battle their coffee pot and lose to vinegar. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

We unveil our favorite reads of 2024! Plus – Dave and Laura’s neighbors cut off their WiFi for a week, Dave fails in front of the Heisman, and Andrew’s on vacation with a ton of spiders.  Laura’s picks: The Women by Kristin Hannah Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera The Bright Sword by Lev … Continue reading Ep. 276 Our Favorite Books of 2024

A fun chat with Jane Corry all about her new book I Died on a Tuesday, swimming in the sea, where the title came from, and her experiences teaching writing to prison inmates. Plus – Dave is rattled while getting observed while teaching, Laura has a slight case of road rage, and Andrew visits and … Continue reading Ep. 275 Giving Back With Jane Corry

A fun chat with Darby Kane all about her new book What the Wife Knew, writing in first person for the first time, and the surprising assist she got to start her career. Plus – Dave and Andrew recap their trip to Las Vegas and Laura’s dog brings her an unexpected “present.” We also recommend: … Continue reading Ep. 274 How To Use Titles To Scare Your Husband With Darby Kane

A fun chat with Victor Methos all about his new book The Silent Watcher, doing standup, Joseph Campbell, and his obsession with Batman. Plus – Laura has a bizarre encounter at the vet’s office. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

We’re joined by T. J. English for a fun chat all about his new book The Last Kilo: Willy Falcon and the Cocaine Empire That Seduced America, how the anti Castro movement started it all, and how he scored exclusive interviews with Willy Falcon. Plus – Dave watches his team get destroyed live, Laura recaps … Continue reading Ep. 273 It All Started With Castro With T. J. English

A fun chat with G. T. Karber all about his new book Murdle: The School of Mystery, being asked to solve puzzles by strangers, bingo daubers, the fallacy with constellations, and the ineptitude of the Hardy Boys. Plus – Dave & Laura recap their Big Noon experience. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

A fun chat with Graham Brown all about his new book Clive Cussler Desolation Code, merging human intelligence with machines, the Eagles, and the shark attack capital of the world. Plus – Dave & Laura take in a CU basketball game and Andrew is FED UP with Apple. We also recommend: A Deadly Education by … Continue reading Ep. 272 Fly Eagles Fly With Graham Brown

A fun chat with Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White all about their new book The Author’s Guide to Murder, pantaboots, prosecco, and why they will never divulge who wrote for which characters. Plus – Dave possibly commits election fraud while striking his set, Laura nurses their daughter, and Andrew is outraged at StubHub. … Continue reading Ep. 271 Fifty Shades Of Plaid W...

A fun conversation with Lou Berney all about his new book Double Barrel Bluff, short shorts, bats, and which actor is the king of sports movies. Plus – Dave’s production of Sweeney Todd gets interrupted by a fire alarm. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

A fun chat with Peter James all about his new book One of Us is Dead, hanging out with Queen Camilla, getting detained by police in Moscow while out for a run, and what it was like to get an idea from someone he could actually use. Plus – Dave recaps the misadventures of building … Continue reading Peter James Lunches With The Queen

We’re joined by CJ Leede for a fun chat all about her new book American Rapture, viruses and spending lots of time in church as a kid. Plus – Dave recaps his family’s visit, Laura encounters some unruly football fans, and Andrew is setting up a haunted house. We also recommend: Nothing But the Bones … Continue reading Ep. 270 Chatting In Church With CJ Leede

A fun chat with Jason Rekulak all about his new thriller The Last One at the Wedding, pestering his UPS driver, wasting fire extinguishers, and his propensity for watching people. Plus – Dave’s building engineer is snooping around his sets again…. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS