The Swans Pod

The Swans Pod

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The Swans Pod episodes

  • Episode 5 Recap | Author Maureen Footer Talks About Babe Paley’s Decorator George Stacey
    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.
    Go to The Swans Pod on Instagram (link below) for photos and detailed info on everything in this episode and much more!
    Author and cultural historian Maureen Footer joins me to talk about her beautiful book George Stacey and the Creation of American Chic.
    31 min
  • Episode 4 Recap | Melanie Benjamin, Author of NY Times Best Seller Swans of Fifth Avenue
    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.
    Go to The Swans Pod on Instagram (link below) for photos and detailed info on everything in this episode and much more!
    New York Times Best Selling Author Melanie Benjamin joins me to talk about her uber successful book Swans of Fifth Avenue.
    27 min
  • Episode 3 Recap | Deborah Davis, Author of The Party of The Century
    Warning ⚠️ Light Spoiler Alert: Fact vs Fiction in Episode
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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.
    30 min
  • Episode 2 Recap | David Patrick Columbia, Founder of New York Social Diary
    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!
    27 min

About The Swans Pod

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The Swans Pod is the companion podcast of the original FX series FEUD: Capote vs. The Swans. Join host Jill Laurence each week as she talks to creatives and crew behind the series as well as notable thought leaders who share their perspective on, and personal connection to, the real life characters portrayed. Learn about the culture, style and scandalous personalities of the era at a pivotal time in NYC history.