Hungry Dogs with James Patterson

Actor Tom Pelphrey joins James Patterson to discuss his acting journey, from his high school beginnings in New Jersey to his training in London and his success on hit series like Banshee, Ozark, and Task. Pelphrey shares his love for live theater and explains how the stage serves as the ultimate equalizer for a performer.

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James Patterson chats with Carley Fortune, bestselling author of Every Summer After, about her journey from journalism to fiction. She discusses how career burnout and the pandemic supercharged her ambition to be an author. Carley also shares how her new book found inspiration from the classic Little Women, how setting shapes a story, the importance of finishing a first draft (even if it’s messy), and why writers should break rules.

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James Patterson sits down with the author Elin Hilderbrand to discuss why there is no such thing as a "guilty pleasure." Elin also shares behind-the-scenes details about the Netflix adaptation of her book, THE PERFECT COUPLE, and what kind of discipline it takes to not only write a book, but most importantly, to finish it.

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James Patterson talks with retired four-star Navy SEAL, Admiral William McRaven about leadership in the armed forces and beyond. McRaven discusses his early days in Navy SEAL training camp all the way up to overseeing the bin Laden raid. McRaven shares how his journey from a college journalism major to a university chancellor shaped his view on communication, resilience, and dealing with failure.

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James Patterson talks with legendary journalist Bob Woodward about his history making career, and how he gets his interviewees to open up. Woodward reflects his career-defining coverage of the Watergate scandal, and his extensive interviews with figures like Donald Trump and Bill Clinton. The two authors also delve into philosophies on family, the importance of humility, and their experience with philanthropy.

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James Patterson talks with former President Bill Clinton about life after the White House and how the two of them came to collaborate on bestselling novels like The President Is Missing, The President’s Daughter, and The First Gentleman.

President Clinton also reflects on the lasting impact of the Clinton Foundation, the importance of finding common ground with political rivals, and the lessons that have shaped his work since leaving office.

He also shares stories about advice from Nelson Mandela that inspired his efforts to combat the global AIDS crisis, and how he once used a moon rock to help build consensus during difficult conversations in the Oval Office.

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Bestselling author Nicholas Sparks joins James Patterson to talk about love, grief, storytelling, and the creative process . Sparks reflects on the enduring impact of books like The Notebook, A Walk to Remember, and Dear John, discussing how personal loss shaped his writing and why great love stories often contain tragedy. They discuss Nicholas’ collaboration with M. Night Shyamalan on the book and upcoming film, Remainm and they discuss the challenges of adapting novels for Hollywood. The conversation also explores publishing in the age of AI, and Sparks' deeply moving personal story about helping his son overcome developmental challenges.

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James Patterson and legendary guitarist, songwriter, producer, and actor Stevie Van Zandt discuss the explosive cultural impact of the 1960s, the rise of rock and roll on the Jersey Shore, songwriting, politics, creativity, and his unforgettable role as Silvio Dante on The Sopranos. Van Zandt reflects on being inspired by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones, working alongside Bruce Springsteen, and using art as a vehicle for political and social change.

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James Patterson sits down with Oscar-winning actor Brendan Fraser to discuss his incredible Hollywood journey from Encino Man toThe Whale. Fraser shares behind-the-scenes insights into his latest historical drama film, Pressure, where he takes on the challenging role of General Dwight D. Eisenhower during the high-stakes lead-up to D-Day. He reflects on the power of leadership, the importance of empathy in storytelling, and how his unique global upbringing shaped his perspective as an actor. 

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Bestselling romance author Lucy Score joins James Patterson for a candid conversation about writing, fame, creativity, and building one of the most loyal fanbases in publishing. Lucy opens up about using a pen name, growing up in a book-obsessed family, balancing privacy with success, and how her upbringing shaped her emotionally rich, funny, and addictive novels. James and Lucy also discuss storytelling, the allure of romance books, sometimes intrusive fan encounters, and the process behind creating unforgettable characters readers can’t put down.

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