Episodes

  • Ep. 318 Culture Shock and Freaky Freeways With Saundra Mitchell

    Ep. 318 Culture Shock and Freaky Freeways With Saundra Mitchell
    Feb 5 2026
    A fun chat with Saundra Mitchell all about her new book This Side of Gone, culture shock, and scary highways. Plus – Dave’s not showering and his classroom smells, Laura is looking at points north, and Andrew takes a trip to the ER. We also recommend: The Cut by Chris Brookmyre, The Unselected Journals of … Continue reading Ep. 318 Culture Shock and Freaky Freeways With Saundra Mitchell
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep. 317 Marilyn Monroe’s Favorite Photographer With Lynn Cullen

    Ep. 317 Marilyn Monroe’s Favorite Photographer With Lynn Cullen
    Feb 1 2026
    We’re joined by Lynn Cullen for a fun chat all about her book When We Were Brilliant, the allure of Marilyn Monroe, her photographer Eve Arnold, and her intriguing relationship with Joe DiMaggio. Plus – Dave has a panini adventure, Laura hits the gym with a friend, and Andrew’s students find out about his snoring … Continue reading Ep. 317 Marilyn Monroe’s Favorite Photographer With Lynn Cullen
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 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 hr and 23 mins
  • 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 hr and 16 mins
  • 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 hr and 20 mins
  • 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