Michael and Hannah take listener feedback about their first three episodes! They hear from Jack Reacher fans, get tips on how to finally tackle Moby Dick, and compare Tony and Tina’s to the Italian Wedding in the Old Neighborhood. They also introduce a new segment, “I Did It for the Tote.” Thanks to all our listeners for their extraordinary feedback!

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Books mentioned: The Deep End of the Ocean by Jacquelyn Mitchard; the Jack Reacher series by Lee Child; the Harry Bosch series by Michael Connelly; Moby Dick; the Southern Vampire series by Charlaine Harris; Better than Before by Gretchen Rubin, The Idiot by Elif Batuman.

Article discussed: Japan's Rent-a-Family Industry by Elif Batuman (New Yorker)

Song Discussed: Born under a Bad Sign by Albert King