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An exciting new guest is here! Andy Barrow, author of Peter In Progress (2026) joins us on the ITBR where we had an incredible conversation on his queer self discovery, COVID lockdown's effect on it, and the impact of wealthiness in education.
Peter In Progress is Andy's debut novel and serves as a new-age gem taking place during the 2020 lockdown. While bound to be a relatable read for audiences in one way or another, it's also a personal reflection of Andy's life at the time.
Check out the link below to learn more about Andy and get your copy of Peter In Progress!
https://andybarrowbooks.com/
When COVID hits, Peter Hughes finds himself unemployed, out of shape, and living in his mother’s basement... Peter emerges from the pandemic newly out and totally unprepared. Nevertheless, he dives headfirst into gay life, stumbling through app-fueled hookups, steamy underwear parties, and New York’s chaotic dating scene... It’s about the bodies we build, the stories we outgrow, and the courage it takes to start over—from within.
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Author Luke Dumas is here! His latest horror novel, Nothing Tastes As Good , is a chilling and thrilling read that's sure to make any appreciator of the horror genre squirm. Largely centered around body-image trauma and insecurity, what makes this novel stand out is its means of conveying its horrors: modern weight loss drugs.
Luke and I had an awesome discussion on our love of the horror genre and how he immersed himself in the field, how to write an overweight character in fiction and the potential dangers of a "feel-good" story.
Check out the link below to learn more about Luke and get your copy of Nothing Tastes As Good!
https://www.lukedumas.com/nothingtastesasgood
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Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), Sean Penta (Editor), and Tyce Fiorino (Intern) - Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom
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On today’s episode of the ITBR, I’m joined by author Neil Adams. His memoir, From The Pile: A 9/11 First Responder’s Story, recounts the events that took place at Ground Zero on September 11th. From The Pile tells the true story of Michael Dorian — a man who faced stigma, illness, and loss yet continued to choose compassion.
When the world changed on September 11, 2001, Michael ran toward danger to help others. That act of service defined his legacy and revealed the depth of his courage.
We had a powerful discussion remembering the lives lost that day, the long term ramifications of the health of thousands of New Yorkers and the War on Terror that soon followed that brought unspeakable damage to the people of Iraq.
Follow the link below to Neil’s website to learn more about him and his book From The Pile: A 9/11 First Responder’s Story.
About Neil Adams | Author of From the Pile
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It’s another full house on the ITBR! Joining us today are Professors Angela Weisl, Liz Schmermund and Elizabeth Redwine! Nolan’s “The Odyssey” adaptation was the biggest hit of the summer, spanning a massive production with Hollywood A-Listers that some would call his most ambitious film yet. But…how did it land with scholars?
Being familiar with the source material, we dug into all the changes made from the book, what we enjoyed and what could have been improved upon. From the characterization of the titular character Odysseus to the portrayal of Circe, we made sure to touch as many bases as possible within this epic adaptation of the classic story!
Check out these professors!
https://www.shu.edu/profiles/angelaweisl.html
https://www.shu.edu/profiles/RedwineElizabeth.html
https://www.elizabethschmermund.com/
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Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), Sean Penta (Editor), and Tyce Fiorino (Intern) - Watch this episode ad-free by joining the ITBR Patreon! patreon.com/ivorytowerboilerroom
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Joining us today on the ITBR is Professor Cindy Weinstein, who brought such a touching and deeply personal conversation to the table surrounding the stages of following a family member through dementia, grieving someone who's still alive and how it effects the writing process.
Professor Weinstein wrote Finding the Right Words around the peak of Covid. It follows her decades-long journey to come to terms with her father's dementia as both a daughter and an English professor. Being in a deeply vulnerable state in isolation was used as a vessel for writing and resulted in a deeply profound and personal read, guaranteed to touch the hearts of anyone regardless of if you've gone through a similar experience.
Check out Professor Cindy Weinstein's website and Finding the Right Words down below!
https://www.professorcindy.com/books
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Head to Broadview Press, an independent academic publisher, for all your humanities related books. Use code ivorytower for 20% off your broadviewpress.com order. Follow them on IG @broadviewpress.
Thanks to the ITBR team! Dr. Andrew Rimby (Host and Director), Mary DiPipi (Chief Contributor), Sean Penta (Editor), and Tyce Fiorino (Intern)
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