A fun chat with Elizabeth Day all about her new book One of Us, her favorite reality TV shows (all of them), her interesting journaling technique, and the greatness that is The Cheesecake Factory. Plus – Dave witnesses shocking behavior in the men’s bathroom at the gym, Laura questions her chosen profession, and Andrew strays … Continue reading How To Tend Bar For Andy Cohen With Elizabeth Day

A fun chat with Kate Quinn all about her new book The Astral Library, living inside of books, dream libraries, and dragons. Plus – Dave & Laura have an interesting lunch with friends, and Andrew almost passes out while teaching. We also recommend: All Involved by Ryan Gattis, It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica, and … Continue reading Ep. 321 How To Live Inside A Book With Kate Quinn

A fun chat with Will Dean all about his new book Adrift, the importance of first lines, chopping wood for exercise, and his unique writing process. Plus- Dave finally has someone comment on his work email icon after 10 years, Laura has to quit listening to self help podcasts because they were NOT HELPING, and … Continue reading Ep. 320 Chopping Wood With Will Dean

We’re joined by James Rollins for a fun chat about his new book Trust No One, the importance of routines, witches, talking to strangers, and writing off vacations. Plus- Dave’s co-worker infiltrates a rehearsal, Laura complains about Dave’s hiking, and Andrew’s student demands a grade of 100%. We also recommend: Box Full of Darkness by … Continue reading Ep. 319 How To Write Off A Vacation With James Rollins

A fun chat with Saundra Mitchell all about her new book This Side of Gone, culture shock, and scary highways. Plus – Dave’s not showering and his classroom smells, Laura is looking at points north, and Andrew takes a trip to the ER. We also recommend: The Cut by Chris Brookmyre, The Unselected Journals of … Continue reading Ep. 318 Culture Shock and Freaky Freeways With Saundra Mitchell

We’re joined by Lynn Cullen for a fun chat all about her book When We Were Brilliant, the allure of Marilyn Monroe, her photographer Eve Arnold, and her intriguing relationship with Joe DiMaggio. Plus – Dave has a panini adventure, Laura hits the gym with a friend, and Andrew’s students find out about his snoring … Continue reading Ep. 317 Marilyn Monroe’s Favorite Photographer With Lynn Cullen

A fun chat with Jenna Blum all about her new book Murder Your Darlings, Tuesdays, stalkers, and what it’s really like being a writer. Plus – Dave records Andrew’s snoring, Laura is puzzled by a machine at the gym, and Andrew’s students go crazy with paper airplanes. We also recommend: Angel Down by Daniel Kraus, … Continue reading Ep. 316 Tuesdays With Jenna Blum

A fun chat with Wendy Walker all about her new book Blade, her experience as a competitive figure skater, fear training, and pushy skate parents. Plus – Dave is a big loser, Laura talks Dave’s mother into getting a self driving car, and Andrew’s dog breaks out of their hotel room. We also share our … Continue reading Ep. 315 Wendy Walker Is On Thin Ice & We Share Our Favorite Books of 2025

We’re joined by Ruth Mancini for a fun chat all about her new book The Day I Lost You, her career in the law, Ally McBeal, and her obsession with Frasier. Plus- Dave doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut, Laura gets an unexpected house tour, and Andrew and his son dress like elves … Continue reading Ep. 314 Ruth Mancini Can’t Stop Watching Frasier

We’re joined by Connie Berry for a fun chat all about her new book A Grave Deception, writing 14th century poetry, and her inability to remember people’s names. Plus – Dave hurts his back at school, Laura visits family back East, and Andrew is disappointed at the Denver Nature and Science Museum Christmas event. We … Continue reading Ep. 313 How To Write Fourteenth Century Poetry With Connie Berry