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

A fun chat with Rachel Van Dyken all about her new book Fallen Gods, her Norse heritage, the mafia, and sweater wearing cats. Plus – Dave once again embarrasses himself in class (several times), Laura is at Brassfest to support Dave and Sylvia, and Andrew’s students are complaining to the dean. We also recommend: What … Continue reading Ep. 312 Mythology & The Mafia With Rachel Van Dyken

We’re joined by Tod Goldberg for a fun chat all about his book Only Way Out, baseball memorabilia, the importance of book titles, and the time he got pulled over for singing. Plus – Dave has a freshman fiasco story and Laura has a parade critique.  We also recommend: Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr., … Continue reading Ep. 311 Tod Goldberg Chooses His Titles Wisely

A fun chat with Matthew Pearl all about his new book The Award, hot chocolate, astronauts, and the trouble with being surrounded by writers. Plus – Dave pays tribute to his Dad, Laura gets pulled over, and Andrew is spending more time working on his garage. We also recommend: Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, … Continue reading Ep. 310 Matthew Pearl Drinks Hot Chocolate

A fun chat with Elle Marr all about her new book The Lie She Wears, how she uses her theater background for writing, defending psychopaths, and her favorite musicals. Plus – Dave and Laura go to the theater. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

A fun chat with Ann Packer all about her new book Some Bright Nowhere, why she has no problem doing awful things to her characters, avoiding small talk, and the secret to her butterscotch pudding. Plus – Dave don’t get dressed up for no one. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

We’re joined by Karen White for a fun chat about her new book The Lady on Esplanade, creepy dolls, ghost encounters, and New Orleans potholes. Plus – Laura has a celebrity sighting at a Nuggets game, Dave gets feedback from his Principal, and Andrew has a massive Halloween. We also recommend: Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei, … Continue reading Ep. 309 – Dodging Potholes With Karen White