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Let's solve a cold case! Reporter and author Lou Raguse joins me to discuss his new book, Vanished in Vermillion, the perfect broadcast voice, and how to handle yourself when things go bad during an interview. You're going to love it so come listen!

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Let's evacuate! Military historian and author Robert Kershaw joins us to talk his book Dunkirchen 1940 and his time in the British military.  Come learn everything you never knew about the Miracle of Dunkirk.

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Let's prepare for war! Author Steve Kemper joins us to talk his book, Our Man in Tokyo. We also discuss how you say, "Louisville" so you never have to get corrected again. Come listen!

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Let's get cold! Friend of the pod, Buddy Levy, returns to talk his new book Empire of Ice & Stone. We discuss Buddy becoming a pandemic grandpa, being mocked by John Oliver, and opportunist expedition leaders. Come listen!

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Let's talk España! Author Giles Tremlett joins the podcast to talk his book on the history of Spain, where you should stop if you go on a trip, and how he adopted the country as his own.  ¡Este libro es genial! Come listen!

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Let's investigate! Season 2 starts off with retired Toronto homicide detective, reporter, and author Steve Ryan. Steve talks about his new book, what Canada is like, and becoming the media after being a cop for so many years. This was an amazing interview. Come listen!

*Warning - this interview does explicitly discuss cases which involve murder and torture. Please listen with care.

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Let's wrap it up! For the first time, we turn the mic around. Producer Mike and I get interviewed by an old friend on the great things that happened to us in Season 1. We also thank some wonderful people, mock each other gently, and talk about what's going to happen in Season 2. 

Thank you for listening, and see you January 11, 2023 for Season 2 Episode 1!

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Let's get traitorous! Author and Journalist Alexander Rose joins the podcast to talk about his accent, having his book turned into the acclaimed TV Show Turn, and his new book The Lion and the Fox. Come listen!

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Let's get resistant! Author and journalist Tom Dunkel joins us to talk his new book, White Knights in the Black Orchestra. We muse on the life and death of writing publications, what real life as a freelance journalist is like, and we discuss the Germans who tried to bring down Hitler from the inside. You'll love it. Come listen!

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He’s back! James Kirby Martin returns to discuss Benedict Arnold, Jim’s book about him, and the documentary Benedict Arnold: A Hero Betrayed which is based on the book. We even supersized the episode for you. Come listen!

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