Episodes

  • Ep. 331 The Lost Art of Shorthand With Sarah Vaughn

    Ep. 331 The Lost Art of Shorthand With Sarah Vaughn
    Jun 14 2026
    A fun chat with Sarah Vaughn all about her new book Based on a True Story, courtroom theatrics, and her secret shorthand skill. Plus – Dave and Andrew take a trip to Portland, and Laura deals with pets. We also recommend: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, The Lesser Devil by Christopher Ruocchio, and The Night Watcher … Continue reading Ep. 331 The Lost Art of Shorthand With Sarah Vaughn
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Ep. 330 Higher Math and MMA With Melinda Leigh

    Ep. 330 Higher Math and MMA With Melinda Leigh
    Jun 6 2026
    We’re joined by Melinda Leigh for a chat all about her book You Can Tell Me, Mixed Martial Arts training, being a math nerd, and how she didn’t start writing until her thirties. Plus – Laura’s work boundaries are tested and Andrew is sentimental over graduations. We also recommend: Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth, Seascraper … Continue reading Ep. 330 Higher Math and MMA With Melinda Leigh
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    58 mins
  • Ep. 329 Swifties and Shakespeare With Eloisa James

    Ep. 329 Swifties and Shakespeare With Eloisa James
    May 29 2026
    A fun chat with Eloisa James all about her new book The Last Lady B, Taylor Swift, Shakespeare, and her editor’s overzealous red pen. Plus- Dave misses out on a grand entrance, Laura endures a hot job site, and Andrew gets a smoker. We also recommend: The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva, Short Cuts by … Continue reading Ep. 329 Swifties and Shakespeare With Eloisa James
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Ep. 328 Twinning With Christina Baker Kline

    Ep. 328 Twinning With Christina Baker Kline
    May 16 2026
    A fun chat with Christina Baker Kline all about her new book The Foursome, conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker, North Carolina, Civil War historians, and fact checkers. Plus- Dave’s students throw him under the bus, Laura can’t have cinnamon rolls in the house, and Andrew’s old dog is learning some new tricks. We also … Continue reading Ep. 328 Twinning With Christina Baker Kline
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Ep. 327 Bunnies & Board Games With Alexandra Andrews

    Ep. 327 Bunnies & Board Games With Alexandra Andrews
    May 8 2026
    A fun chat with Alexandra Andrews all about her new book The Fine Art of Lying, celebrity sightings, bunnies, and the insidious Candy Land board game. Plus- Dave is officially Unc to his students, Laura goes tub hopping in Georgia, and Andrew’s new neighbor is a Denver Broncos player. We also recommend: This Story Might … Continue reading Ep. 327 Bunnies & Board Games With Alexandra Andrews
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • 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