Episodes

  • Robert Bailey And His Soothing Legal Pads

    Robert Bailey And His Soothing Legal Pads
    May 10 2025
    A fun chat with Robert Bailey all about his new book The Boomerang, Julio Jones, the problems with Big Pharma, and the healing power of yellow legal pads. Plus- Dave is disciplined by his Principal (again), Laura recaps the African Dance Final at CU, and Andrew’s son is writing speeches. We also recommend: Arcane Artificer … Continue reading Robert Bailey And His Soothing Legal Pads
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Time Portals And Speakeasies With Paulette Kennedy

    Time Portals And Speakeasies With Paulette Kennedy
    May 6 2025
    A fun chat with Paulette Kennedy all about her new book The Artist of Blackberry Grange, speakeasies, time portals, and finding inspiration from portrait paintings. Plus – Dave gets screamed at in his school’s bathroom. ITUNES – SPOTIFY
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    45 mins
  • Ep. 289 Dirtbag Facial Hair With Nat Cassidy

    Ep. 289 Dirtbag Facial Hair With Nat Cassidy
    Apr 25 2025
    A fun chat with Nat Cassiday all about his new book When the Wolf Comes Home, the importance of content warnings, shapeshifters, and his Lovecraftian one man show. Plus – Dave bungles PSAT proctoring, Laura has the best seat in the stadium (for once), and Andrew’s kid is the Easter Bunny. We also recommend: Dungeon … Continue reading Ep. 289 Dirtbag Facial Hair With Nat Cassidy
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Ep. 288 Having A Good Cry With Abbi Waxman

    Ep. 288 Having A Good Cry With Abbi Waxman
    Apr 17 2025
    We’re joined by Abbi Waxman for a fun chat all about her new book One Death at a Time, unnecessary birthing scenes, crying at Instagram reels, and why she loves a good Irish goodbye. Plus – Dave is shocked at his fellow teachers’ attitudes concerning AI, Laura goes under the knife, and Andrew has concerns … Continue reading Ep. 288 Having A Good Cry With Abbi Waxman
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    1 hr and 41 mins
  • Ep. 287 Belinda Bauer Knows Why The Bird Shouldn’t Talk

    Ep. 287 Belinda Bauer Knows Why The Bird Shouldn’t Talk
    Apr 9 2025
    We’re joined by Belinda Bauer for a fun chat all about her new book The Impossible Thing, her habit of wearing watches that don’t work, her Call of Duty skills (or lack thereof), and making sure the bird doesn’t talk. Plus – Dave and Laura share more horror stories from Greece including another student injury … Continue reading Ep. 287 Belinda Bauer Knows Why The Bird Shouldn’t Talk
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • Ep. 286 Hockey Fights and Plenty of Cursing With Bryan Gruley

    Ep. 286 Hockey Fights and Plenty of Cursing With Bryan Gruley
    Apr 7 2025
    We’re joined by Bryan Gruley for a fun chat all about his new book Bitterfrost, hockey fights, Zambonis, and how he turned a bad reader review into an amazing T-shirt. Plus: Dave and Laura recap their disastrous Greek cruise ship experience and Andrew takes his kids to the movies. We also recommend: Tilt by Emma … Continue reading Ep. 286 Hockey Fights and Plenty of Cursing With Bryan Gruley
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Mom Scams & Tradwives With Jesse Q. Sutanto

    Mom Scams & Tradwives With Jesse Q. Sutanto
    Apr 3 2025
    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
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Searching for The TV Guide With Steve Cavanagh

    Searching for The TV Guide With Steve Cavanagh
    Mar 27 2025
    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
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    32 mins