Episodes

  • Ep. 326 Next Level Stuffies With John Twelve Hawks

    Ep. 326 Next Level Stuffies With John Twelve Hawks
    May 1 2026
    We’re joined today by John Twelve Hawks for a fun chat all about his new book Certainty, stuffed animals, talking dogs, and resurrection bots. Plus – Dave accidentally sets off a stink bomb at his school, Laura goes to a concert and is amazed at how many people know all the lyrics, and Andrew is … Continue reading Ep. 326 Next Level Stuffies With John Twelve Hawks
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Writing In Blood With Anthony Horowitz

    Writing In Blood With Anthony Horowitz
    Apr 24 2026
    We’re joined by Anthony Horowitz for a fun chat all about his new book A Deadly Episode, his time spent on film sets, adapting his own work, and his use of fountain pens. Plus – Dave and Laura recap the cardboard box boat races and Andrew calls in from Boston. ITUNES – SPOTIFY
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    58 mins
  • Ep. 325 Eating A Good Lunch With Willy Vlautin

    Ep. 325 Eating A Good Lunch With Willy Vlautin
    Apr 17 2026
    We’re joined by Willy Vlautin for a fun chat all about his new book The Left and the Lucky, true grit, how his experiences as a house painter helped informed the book, and the importance of eating a good lunch. Plus – Dave recaps a harrowing highway experience, Laura gets infected by a tick, and … Continue reading Ep. 325 Eating A Good Lunch With Willy Vlautin
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • Ep. 324 How To Be A Traitor With Evelyn Clarke

    Ep. 324 How To Be A Traitor With Evelyn Clarke
    Apr 9 2026
    We’re joined by Evelyn Clarke (Cat Clarke and V.E. Schwab) for a fun chat all about their book The Ending Writes Itself, the publishing industry, working with editors, and their dream of being a traitor. Plus – Dave and Laura go on vacation and can’t stop eating sweets, and Andrew hopes the new family pet … Continue reading Ep. 324 How To Be A Traitor With Evelyn Clarke
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • Ep. 323 Writing In Public With Benjamin Stevenson

    Ep. 323 Writing In Public With Benjamin Stevenson
    Mar 26 2026
    A fun chat with Benjamin Stevenson all about his new book Everyone in this Bank is a Thief, fair play mysteries, writing a portion of the book in public on a big screen, and the word he cannot spell. Plus – Dave recaps his trip to L.A., Laura waits in the longest line of her … Continue reading Ep. 323 Writing In Public With Benjamin Stevenson
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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Best of: Spacing Out With Andy Weir

    Best of: Spacing Out With Andy Weir
    Mar 22 2026
    With our hosts scattered across the country this week and Project Hail Mary in theaters now, enjoy a best of episode from 2021 – It’s Andy Weir and a delightfully fun chat about the book, defending Shemp, his hatred for flashbacks, and why he would never go into space. ITUNES – SPOTIFY
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Braaaains With Daniel Kraus

    Braaaains With Daniel Kraus
    Mar 14 2026
    A fun chat with Daniel Kraus all about his new book Partially Devoured: How Night of the Living Dead Saved My Life and Changed the World, his obsession with the movie, independent video rental stores, and the best thing about black and white movies. Plus – Dave is heavily invested in Senior Assassin. ITUNES – … Continue reading Braaaains With Daniel Kraus
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    40 mins
  • How To See Into The Past With Shelley Noble

    How To See Into The Past With Shelley Noble
    Mar 11 2026
    A fun chat with Shelley Noble all about her new book The Sisters of Book Row, the Comstock Laws, rare books, and her unique approach to visualizing her settings. Plus – Dave is gearing up for opening night for Mamma Mia! ITUNES – SPOTIFY
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    45 mins