Sam Anderson — New York Times Magazine staff writer, and friend of Weird Al Yankovic — and Craig discuss Craig's life in Japan, his walking journeys, and his writing process. Highlights include his adventurous walks across Japan, his interactions with notable figures like Jeff Bezos, and heartfelt moments of reconnecting with his birth family. The event also explores the cultural contrasts he experienced and his thoughtful approach to writing and storytelling.

Guest Links:

• Sam Anderson: https://www.shamblanderson.com/

• New York Times Magazine: https://www.nytimes.com/section/magazine

• Weird Al Yankovic Profile: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/09/magazine/weird-al-yankovic.html

Find Craig online at: https://craigmod.com

And pick up a copy of "Things Become Other Things":

• Amazon: https://amzn.to/3z1CjSt

• Bookshop.org: https://bookshop.org/p/books/things-become-other-things-a-memoir-craig-mod/21707235?ean=9780593732540

• Apple Books: https://books.apple.com/us/book/things-become-other-things/id6618121918

• Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/things-become-other-things-craig-mod/1146138224?ean=9780593732540