The Swans Pod

Overview of the fifth episode of the FX Feud series Capote vs The Swans and insights as Truman struggles with the fallout from his hit piece in Esquire Magazine, Le Cote Basque 1965.

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Author and cultural historian Maureen Footer joins me to talk about her beautiful book George Stacey and the Creation of American Chic.

Overview of the fourth episode of the FX Feud series Capote vs The Swans and insights as Babe Paley’s health worsens and Truman struggles to restore lost friendships.

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New York Times Best Selling Author Melanie Benjamin joins me to talk about her uber successful book Swans of Fifth Avenue.

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Overview of the third episode of the FX Feud series Capote vs The Swans and background info as preparations are made for Capote’s Black & White Ball.

Award Winning Author Deborah Davis joins me to talk about her book Party of the Century: The Fabulous Story of Truman Capote and his Black and White Ball.

A quick review of the second episode of the FX Feud series Capote vs The Swans and background info as the storyline progresses.

New York society legend David Patrick Columbia of New York Social Diary joins me to discuss his personal experience with Capote, the essence of New York social elite during that era, and wonderful background details that highlight the real life personalities as portrayed in the FX series. Go to The Swans Pod on Instagram for photos and detailed info on everything in this episode and much more!

Along with a quick review of the premiere FX episode and some background info into the real life personalities, Laurence Leamer joins us to discuss the new FX Feud series based on his book Capote’s Swans as well as insight into the mind of the famous writer, his self-destruction, being a swan, meeting director Gus Van Sant and big news on his latest book.