PopaHALLics #65 "Let's Put On a Show!"
Novelist Peter Ferry (our guest way back in Ep. #6) returns with exciting news: A stage adaptation of his award-wining "Old Heart" is set to premiere at Detroit's Redford Theater later this year. Pete talks about how the play came about because of independent filmmaker Roger Rapoport ("Coming Up for Air") and the way casting is bringing another layer of meaning to the material. Pete and Steve also discuss pop culture they're consuming .

Books

• "When Will There Be Good News?" by Kate Atkinson. Atkinson's memorable private detective Jackson Brodie and police inspector Louise Monroe return in a complex tale of murder, mystery, and connected lives.
• "Amsterdam: A History of the World's Most Liberal City," by Russell Shorto. This entertaining portrait explains how Amsterdam's history and unique geography make it one of the most fascinating places on Earth.
• "The Portrait of a Lady," by Henry James.  Pete says James ("Turning of the Screw") can't decide if he's American or British. Hint: Wave that Union Jack high!
• French author Pierre Bouelle, whose 30 novels included two made into hit (and very different) movies. We ask Pete to name them.

Podcasts

• "Song Exploder." Musicians, ranging from Fleetwood Mac and Cheap Trick to today's hitmakers like Dua Lipa, take apart their songs and, piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. 

Popahallics #65 Playlist
Tired of grey, cold, wet winter? Throw your swimsuit and sunglasses in a suitcase, baby—our playlist is taking us on vacation!