The Inside Flap

By Dave Medicus, Laura Medicus, Andrew DowdComedy Arts

The Inside Flap episodes

April 25, 2024 Ep. 250 Wordle Streaks & Writer’s Retreats With Elly Griffiths
A fun chat with Elly Griffiths all about her new novel The Last Word, Wordle, writer’s retreats, and her cat’s posing problem. Plus – Dave botches a senior assassin assignment, Laura is ice cold at a banquet, and Andrew has a health care snafu. We also recommend: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, The Other Side of the Wall by Andrea Mara, and Unintended Cultivator by Eric Dontigney. Audiobook of the Week is Malignant by Anita Waller.
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1 hr 36 min
April 23, 2024 Snakes & Gators With Nick Medina
A fun chat with Nick Medina all about his new book Indian Burial Ground, pow wows, rattlesnakes, and using horror to make change. Plus – Dave’s docent interaction at the Denver Botanic Gardens leaves him puzzled.
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43 min
April 17, 2024 Ep. 249 Why Anthony Horowitz Won’t Drop Names
We’re joined by Anthony Horowitz for a fun chat all about his novel Close to Death, maps in books, name dropping, and playing fair with the reader. Plus – Dave is dismantling stages, Laura is cord cutting and Andrew is looking for schools. We also recommend: The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman, How to Solve … Continue reading Ep. 249 Why Anthony Horowitz Won’t Drop Names
1 hr 16 min
April 11, 2024 Ep. 248 Post-traumatic Piercings With Charlie Huston
A fun chat with Charlie Huston all about his novel Catchpenny, how his depression changed the book, 80s nostalgia, and why he shudders when he remembers the way he used to dress. Plus – Laura and Dave recap a hectic visit to CU Boulder and Andrew’s finally trying to get rid of some of the … Continue reading Ep. 248 Post-traumatic Piercings With Charlie Huston
1 hr 32 min
April 08, 2024 Unearthing History With Earl Swift
We’re joined by Earl Swift for a conversation about his new book Hell Put to Shame, the horrors of peonage, and forgotten history. Plus – Dave’s soundboard skills are put to the test at school and he fails. Yet again. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS
50 min
April 05, 2024 Twistin’ The Night Away With Mary Kubica
A fun chat with Mary Kubica all about her book She’s Not Sorry, Chicago running, and how the twist came first. Plus – Laura slaps bold paint on an historic house and gets some unsolicited advice from the neighbors ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS
43 min
April 03, 2024 Ep. 247 Rating Fast Food With Don Winslow
A fun chat with Don Winslow all about his new book City in Ruins, learning how to gamble from his grandmother, directing Shakespeare, and junk food. Plus- Dave encounters a character of a repairman, Laura rails against cat sweaters in public, and Andrew has sticker shock. We also recommend: Listen for the Lie by Amy … Continue reading Ep. 247 Rating Fast Food With Don Winslow
1 hr 32 min
March 29, 2024 Ep. 246 SNAKES ON A LANE! With Scott Carson
A fun chat with Scott Carson all about his new book Lost Man’s Lane, Napster, characters that take over, and his favorite day as a writer. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their trip to San Diego and Andrew finds out the all inclusive resort is not exactly all inclusive. We also recommend: James by … Continue reading Ep. 246 SNAKES ON A LANE! With Scott Carson
1 hr 14 min
March 24, 2024 Livin’ La Vida Puritan With Garrard Conley
A fun chat with Garrard Conley all about his book All the World Beside, humble pie, living the Puritan life, and why one might put flour on floorboards. Plus – Dave has an ice cream debacle. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS
54 min
March 15, 2024 Ep. 245 Cipher Crafting With Katherine Reay
Katherine Reay joins us to talk about her book The Berlin Letters, the ciphers she created for it, Berlin Wall history, and East German punk rock. Plus- Dave’s Urinetown set is fraught with hazards, Laura makes the New York Times, and Andrew goes to yet another animatronic convention. We also recommend: Plastic by Scott Guild, … Continue reading Ep. 245 Cipher Crafting With Katherine Reay
1 hr 29 min