Episodes

  • 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 hr and 39 mins
  • 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 hr and 22 mins
  • 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 hr and 14 mins
  • 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 hr and 17 mins
  • 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 mins
  • Ann Packer Avoids Small Talk

    Ann Packer Avoids Small Talk
    Nov 16 2025
    A fun chat with Ann Packer all about her new book Some Bright Nowhere, why she has no problem doing awful things to her characters, avoiding small talk, and the secret to her butterscotch pudding. Plus – Dave don’t get dressed up for no one. ITUNES – SPOTIFY
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    41 mins
  • Ep. 309 – Dodging Potholes With Karen White

    Ep. 309 – Dodging Potholes With Karen White
    Nov 9 2025
    We’re joined by Karen White for a fun chat about her new book The Lady on Esplanade, creepy dolls, ghost encounters, and New Orleans potholes. Plus – Laura has a celebrity sighting at a Nuggets game, Dave gets feedback from his Principal, and Andrew has a massive Halloween. We also recommend: Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei, … Continue reading Ep. 309 – Dodging Potholes With Karen White
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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Ep. 308 Mia Sheridan: Sometimes A Bear’s Gotta Eat

    Ep. 308 Mia Sheridan: Sometimes A Bear’s Gotta Eat
    Nov 6 2025
    A fun chat with Mia Sheridan all about her new book The Fix, man-eating bears, and how DIYing helps her writing. Plus – Dave’s school has too many fire drills, Laura is on the lonely girl diet, and Andrew’s got his hands full with middle schoolers. We also recommend: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison, Unbound … Continue reading Ep. 308 Mia Sheridan: Sometimes A Bear’s Gotta Eat
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    1 hr and 14 mins