On this episode, Benjamin Gorman gabs with Doug the Producer about his #ChristmasList items: guests for the show, a #castle for a writer’s retreat, a #spaceelevator, #PeaceOnEarth, and blanket nests.

Today’s secret word is: #TaylorSwift

Guests Benjamin would like you help connecting with:

Hank and John Green

Roxanne Gay

Fonda Lee

N. K. Jemisin

Anthony Doerr

Marissa Meyer

Margaret Atwood

Rebecca Solnit

Ta-Nehisi Coates

Martha Wells

John Scalzi

Hugh Howey

Patrick Rothfuss

Nnedi Okarafor

Dolly Parton

Barack and Michelle Obama

Max Collins and John Siebels of Eve 6

Taylor Swift

Michael Ian Black

Griffin, Travis, Justin, Clint, and Dr. Sydnee McElroy

If you know how to get in touch with any of these folks, email [email protected]

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