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We’re joined by Catherine Grace Katz for a fun chat all about her new book Shadow Before the Flame, zeppelins and their connection to the Nazis, and how the Hindenburg disaster changed the future of journalism. Plus- It’s Battle Week as Dave combats water, moss and spray foam for his upcoming dinner theater production, Laura … Continue reading Zeppelins, Nazis, and the Battle of the Spray Foam

A fun chat with Jonathan Durham all about his book Winterset Hollow, Philly sports, his connection with Eeyore, and how his book has inspired tattoos. Plus- Dave joins a theatre educator cohort, Laura has a skunk encounter, and Andrew harasses a clerk. We also recommend: The Steps by Sylvester Stallone, The Road to Tender Hearts … Continue reading Ep. 344 Literary Tattoos, Theatre Teachers, and a Skunk Situation with Jonathan Durham

A fun chat with Joe R. Lansdale about his new book Petrified Dreams, writing the (possibly) last Hap & Leonard novel, receiving 1,000 rejects over a four year period, and his favorite bit of writing advice. Plus- Dave keeps getting flats while riding his bike, Laura has dogwalking issues, and Andrew is busy. Again. We … Continue reading Ep. 343 Petrified Dreams, Flat Tires & 1,000 Rejections with Joe R. Lansdale

A fun chat with our most favorite guest Alma Katsu! We talk all about her new book Incarnate, how The Hunger was optioned (again!), how her work as a tech futurist helped inspire her book, and why she will never have an Alexa in her house. Plus- Dave’s Principal calls him out (again!), Laura gets … Continue reading Ep. 342 Smart Tech, Dark Books & Family Warnings with Alma Katsu

A fun chat with Laurie Gilmore all about her new book Big Bad Wolf, fold out maps, and a romance reader origin story. Plus – Dave has another nightmare sub, Laura unwittingly chows down on some raw chicken, and Andrew has a PSA for everyone. We also recommend: North Dallas 40 by Peter Gent, Engineer … Continue reading Ep. 341 Fairy Tales, Food Fails & First Loves: A Wild One with Laurie Gilmore