This week on the pod: We sit down with true Renaissance man Alan Pell Crawford—author, journalist, private investigator, and founding member of The Hambiscuits. From writing for The Washington Post during the Watergate era to covering Capitol Hill, going undercover as a private investigator, and starting a bluesy jazz band with a nod to NOLA later in life, Alan’s journey is anything but ordinary.

✨ Hear about:

• His path from Indiana to Richmond via D.C. and The Martin Agency
• Writing for The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, National Review, and more
• His undercover P.I. days (yes, folding hospital towels was involved)
• His latest book This Fierce People, plus other favorites like Twilight at Monticello
• The origin of The Hambiscuits and their vintage sound
• A fun George Harrison story you’ve probably never heard
• Tips on taking creative leaps—and making them count

📚 Order Alan's books here!

💅 Big Daddy's Glow-Up Guide to Tanning: Base tans, tingle lotions, bronzers, and what “tanorexia” really means. Plus, why SPF 30 should be your ride or die.

🎶 Events in RVA:

• Friday Cheers (6/27): Say She She – soul, funk, and good vibes
• Cocktails & Kittens (6/29) @ Virago Spirits – $20 for cuddles & cocktails
• Grateful for Biggie (7/26) @ Ember Music Hall – Grateful Dead x Biggie mashup
• West Broad Concert (7/5): Lynyrd Skynyrd tribute, free!
• Red, White & Lights (7/4) @ Crump Park – Symphony, fireworks, & laser show

📚 Business of the Week: Brian’s Books in Church Hill – Used & vintage gems, most under $10!

🎸 Band of the Week: The Hambiscuits! Catch them July 1st & 22nd @ Bryan Park Bar & Grill.

💖 Shoutouts: Mainline Brewery, Radar Theory, Ryan (Liz’s IT guy), Tim & Ned Crawford, and Trouvaille Restaurant—don’t miss their short ribs and ever-changing farm-to-table menu!

👀 Next week: Ladies Golf Too! 📲 Follow us @OLala_RVA & DM us if you want to be a guest or shout out your band.