Writer's Bone

Stand-up comedian, writer, and producer Sara Schaefer stops by Writer’s Bone to talk about the Mall of America, the art of making someone laugh, the lessons she learned from Louis CK, and the unpredictable nature of stand-up comedy.  

Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford broadcast live from the 2014 Boston Book Festival and McGreevy’s Irish Pub & Sports Bar. The guys discuss the exhibitors’ passion for writing and reading, the entertaining and engaging authors they ran into, and why writers should seek out their own hometown book and writing festivals to spark their creativity.  

Legendary stand up comedian Robert Kelly talks to Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford about fatherhood, hanging out with Louis CK, Aziz Ansari, and Jim Norton at New York City’s Comedy Cellar, his podcast “You Know What Dude?” and how he remains a Boston kid at heart.  

Broken Lizard's Steve Lemme and Kevin Heffernan return to Writer's Bone to talk about their upcoming show at Laugh Boston from Oct. 9 to Oct. 12, their podcast Chewin' It," their web series "Fatty and Tatty," and the status of "Super Troopers 2." Need more Kevin Heffernan and Steve Lemme? Check out their official website , or follow them on Twitter @HeffernanRules   and @SteveLemme .  Also check o...

  Bryan Johnson talks to Sean Tuohy about the upcoming season of AMC’s “Comic Book Men” and his work with Kevin Smith.  

In the latest installment of the Writer’s Bone podcast, Daniel and Sean talk about young adult novels and films, poorly written filth that shouldn’t have seen the page never mind a movie theater, novels that should be made into television shows, Sean's script for the The Newspapermen , Florida barbecue, and why popcorn and corn on the cob need an update.  

Comedians Rich Vos and Bonnie McFarlane talk to Sean Tuohy about their new documentary “Women Aren’t Funny.”  

Our podcast partner in crime Doug Richardson returns to talk to Sean Tuohy about summer movies, screenwriting, and fun Hollywood stories.

Sean Tuohy talks to author David Eddie about his novel Chump Change , how he first went about publishing his work, what it’s like writing for a newspaper, and why writers should tune out the world while writing.  

Screenwriters Creighton Rothenberger and Katrin Benedikt stopped blowing things up long enough to talk to Sean Tuohy about their work with Sylvester Stallone on the “Expendables 3” script. “Expendables 3” hits theaters Aug. 14.    

On the heels of a recently signed $15 million book deal and the release of his new book, The Sixth Extinction , James Rollins returns to Writer’s Bone to talk about his new novel, staying sharp after writing more than 25 novels, and why writers should be writing every day and reading every night.  

  Robin Williams died Aug. 11 at the age of 63. Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford spend a couple minutes remembering one of their favorite comics that is gone much, much too soon.  

  Sean Tuohy talks to up-and-coming filmmaker Chris Bragel about his upcoming film “Until The Barking Stops” and his passion for making movies.  

Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford are reunited and it feels so good (It actually feels sweaty, awkward, and insecure…). The guys talk about their summer reading lists, Sean’s anger toward the new “Mad Max” movie, superhero burnout, and their appearance in Jacqueline Druga’s new novel.  

  Brad Taylor, author of The Taskforce series, talks to Daniel Ford about his new book Days of Rage , how his military experience influences his writing, and how he developed his character Pike Logan.  

  Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy dicuss Sean’s stand up career and his influences, and then Rich Vos stops by to talk to Sean about comedy, his podcast “My Wife Hates Me,” and his upcoming show at Laugh Boston on June 26-28.  

Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy discuss Stephen King's The Shining and Stanley Kubrick's interpretation of the novel. The guys also talk about their love of King's characters and writing style and their favorite books by the New England-based writer.  

  Stand-up comedian and actor Jason Nash talks to Sean Tuohy about the upcoming release of his feature film “Jason Nash Is Married,” how his friends helped him make the movie, how he got started in comedy, and his energetic Vine videos.  

  Comic Dan St. Germain talks with Sean Tuohy about his web series “Kicking Dan Out,” his recently released standup album “Bad at the Good Times,” and his serious/silly outlook on life.

  Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy are reunited and it feels so good. The guys talk about books and movies that feature the end of the world and then chat with author Jacqueline Druga to find out how she goes about destroying civilization. She also agrees to kill the guys off in her next novel. Wait, what?  

In Part 2 of an epic conversation, Sean Tuohy and Doug Richardson talk about how new technology influences screenwriting and the late Stephen J. Cannell.  

In Part 1 of an epic conversation, Sean Tuohy and Doug Richardson talk Richard Gere, keeping your name out there as a screenwriter, taking risks as a writer, and what Doug’s new Twitter handle should be.  

  Jeff Shaara, author of Gods and General , The Last Full Measure , and, most recently, The Smoke at Dawn , talks with Daniel Ford about taking over his father Michael Shaara’s Civil War series, a few of his favorite historical figures, and why writers need to focus on telling the best story they can possibly tell.

  Award-winning horror author Brian Keene knows a thing or two about zombies, the undead, and dark fantasy. These are things therapists have mentioned after the words “Sean Tuohy” for years (even while sick, Daniel Ford can’t resist a crack at Sean’s expense). Sean went Han Solo and talked to Keene about his writing career and how he’s influenced zombie pop culture.  

  Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy talk about a news story that could only happen in Florida, what memories came to mind on Mother’s Day, and why today’s romantic comedies aren’t as good anymore.