Episodes

  • Ep. 280 How To Pack A Tuba Case With Carter Wilson

    Ep. 280 How To Pack A Tuba Case With Carter Wilson
    Jan 30 2025
    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
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep. 279 How To Use A Space Blanket With Joseph Finder

    Ep. 279 How To Use A Space Blanket With Joseph Finder
    Jan 24 2025
    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 Joseph Finder
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Ep. 278 How To Buy Dynamite In Bulk With Brad Meltzer

    Ep. 278 How To Buy Dynamite In Bulk With Brad Meltzer
    Jan 14 2025
    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 Meltzer
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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Ep. 277 What Makes A Writer Dangerous With Heather O’Neill

    Ep. 277 What Makes A Writer Dangerous With Heather O’Neill
    Jan 12 2025
    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’Neill
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Singapore Slings & Citizen Spies With Barbara Nickless

    Singapore Slings & Citizen Spies With Barbara Nickless
    Jan 7 2025
    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
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    48 mins
  • Ep. 276 Our Favorite Books of 2024

    Ep. 276 Our Favorite Books of 2024
    Dec 27 2024
    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
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    43 mins
  • Ep. 275 Giving Back With Jane Corry

    Ep. 275 Giving Back With Jane Corry
    Dec 19 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
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Ep. 274 How To Use Titles To Scare Your Husband With Darby Kane

    Ep. 274 How To Use Titles To Scare Your Husband With Darby Kane
    Dec 13 2024
    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
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    1 hr and 29 mins