Episodes

  • Twinning With Christina Baker Kline

    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 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
  • 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