Laura returns to the show for a nice relaxing chat about food, the restaurant business, & Wisconsin. Relax & enjoy. Many thanks to Laura.

Laura on Twitter: https://twitter.com/toshibasoundbar

Laura on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spirulaura/

I'm joined by crime fiction expert & writer Peter Dragovich and former lawman & writer Parker Longbaugh to reckon with the work of one of the most popular crime writers of the 20th century, Mr. Elmore "Dutch" Leonard. Most-discussed is his novel LA BRAVA but we also allude to SWAG, various film adaptations of his work, and a documentary on the man, ELMORE LEONARD'S CRIMINAL RECORDS. Thank you, Peter & Parker; and thank you the viewer at home.

Peter Dragovich on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nerdofnoir

Parker Longbaugh on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PLongbaugh

Graham Irvin is a talented poet from Philadelphia, PA. Graham was the author of the smash hit book, Liver Mush, from Back Patio Press. Graham and I have a wonderful talk about his NEW forthcoming book, I Have A Gun; about Philadelphia; about growing up. It's a very beautiful and relaxed conversation. Enjoy.

Graham on Twitter: https://twitter.com/grahamjirvin

Graham on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_gram_irvin/

Pre-order Graham's forthcoming book, I Have A Gun: https://rejectionletters.bigcartel.com/product/i-have-a-gun-by-graham-irvin

Keenan O'Meara is a singular musical talent. He's the greatest living guitarist; he's a singer songwriter with a voice like an angel. He joined me for one of the most magical conversations of the 21st Century right after he returned home from a European tour. We talked about music; we talked about sports; we talked about taxes. We are great friends and shared our love for the world. Enjoy.

Keenan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/keenanomeara

Keenan on IG: https://www.instagram.com/keenanomeara/

Dani is a wonderful friend of mine. She happens to be a talented artist. She is also a consummate outdoorswoman - a bear guide in Yellowstone & Alaska, a dog musher in the wilds of Colorado - and an incredibly intelligent and funny person. We have a relaxed chat about movies, her outdoor adventures, & more.

Dani on Twitter: https://twitter.com/dragonkazooie

I'm joined by Dr. Steven Powell, author of Love Me Fierce In Danger: The Life Of James Ellroy, and Los Angeles noir scribe Andrew Miller, author of the forthcoming novel Namaste Mart Confidential, to talk about the life and work of Canadian-American noir author Ross Macdonald. We discuss the books The Instant Enemy & The Drowning Pool, as well as the Hollywood adaption of The Drowning Pool starring Paul Newman from 1975.

Steven Powell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EllroyReader

Andrew Miller on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AndyMiller1313

Andrew Miller on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andy.miller.131313/

Steven Powell's blog: https://venetianvase.co.uk/

Andrew Miller's website: https://www.andrewmillerauthor.com/

God bless this wonderful guest. Woke Beyond is an extraordinary human personality. He & I have the most unbelievable conversation about geography, latino identity, being a music nerd, politics & more. Thank you, Woke Beyond. And thank you listener.

Woke Beyond on Twitter: https://twitter.com/WokeBeyond

Woke Beyond on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/woke_beyond/

The greatest living crime writer, Max Thrax, and the funniest man alive, Howling Mutant, join me for a vast exploration of the great novel by James M. Cain, The Postman Always Rings Twice, and its two Hollywood adaptations from 1946 & 1981. We also get into a conversation about the 1935 John Ford classic The Informer, Irishness, Thomas777, and more! You won't wanna miss!

XOXO, Brendan

Max Thrax on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ThraxMaximilian

Pre-order Max's book, God Is A Killer Alpha Edition: https://bit.ly/47ynOB5

Howling Mutant on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Howlingmutant0

Puella's intellect and charm is unsurpassed. Her reputation, thus far, has been made as a Twitter personality - but I suspect that even greater fortunes await her; as a woman, as an artist, as a thinker. I had a wonderful conversation with her: about sports, about love, about Chili's. She was funny, I was funny - and the whole thing has a poignancy to it that you won't be able to deny.

I hope you all enjoy. Thank you, Puella, for your time.

God bless us, everyone.

Puella on Twitter: https://twitter.com/basementwife02

Trout Fish is a Southern Gentleman dwelling in the great city of Richmond, VA. He's a writer, a poet, a musician - he makes beautiful music. And he inspires me on this episode of Tales From The Mall - we talk a lot about creativity, and Metallica, and religion. We have a blast and you will too. Many thanks to Trout.

Trout on Twitter: https://twitter.com/troutfishfarms

Trout's Insta: https://www.instagram.com/_troutfish/

Trout's music: https://soundcloud.com/troutfishfarms

Trout's website: https://troutfish.org/