Episodes

  • Ep. 333 Getaway Day

    Ep. 333 Getaway Day
    Jun 29 2026
    On today’s show we recap a couple of weekend getaways and recommend Whistler by Ann Patchett, Rings of the Matriarch by S.D. McKittrick, and Small Ceremonies by Kyle Edwards. Audiobook of the Week is L.A. Confidential by James Ellroy. ITUNES – SPOTIFY
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    49 mins
  • Ep. 332 Crying At The Movies With Rob Hart

    Ep. 332 Crying At The Movies With Rob Hart
    Jun 21 2026
    A fun chat with Rob Hart all about his new book Three Hitmen and a Baby, how to find a snake expert, living in the age of surveillance, and crying at movies. Plus – Dave is roasted at school, Laura recaps the Mumford & Sons concert, and Andrew accidentally opens up his Father’s Day present … Continue reading Ep. 332 Crying At The Movies With Rob Hart
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Ep. 331 The Lost Art of Shorthand With Sarah Vaughn

    Ep. 331 The Lost Art of Shorthand With Sarah Vaughn
    Jun 14 2026
    A fun chat with Sarah Vaughn all about her new book Based on a True Story, courtroom theatrics, and her secret shorthand skill. Plus – Dave and Andrew take a trip to Portland, and Laura deals with pets. We also recommend: Legendborn by Tracy Deonn, The Lesser Devil by Christopher Ruocchio, and The Night Watcher … Continue reading Ep. 331 The Lost Art of Shorthand With Sarah Vaughn
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    1 hr and 38 mins
  • Ep. 330 Higher Math and MMA With Melinda Leigh

    Ep. 330 Higher Math and MMA With Melinda Leigh
    Jun 6 2026
    We’re joined by Melinda Leigh for a chat all about her book You Can Tell Me, Mixed Martial Arts training, being a math nerd, and how she didn’t start writing until her thirties. Plus – Laura’s work boundaries are tested and Andrew is sentimental over graduations. We also recommend: Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth, Seascraper … Continue reading Ep. 330 Higher Math and MMA With Melinda Leigh
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    58 mins
  • Ep. 329 Swifties and Shakespeare With Eloisa James

    Ep. 329 Swifties and Shakespeare With Eloisa James
    May 29 2026
    A fun chat with Eloisa James all about her new book The Last Lady B, Taylor Swift, Shakespeare, and her editor’s overzealous red pen. Plus- Dave misses out on a grand entrance, Laura endures a hot job site, and Andrew gets a smoker. We also recommend: The Radiant Dark by Alexandra Oliva, Short Cuts by … Continue reading Ep. 329 Swifties and Shakespeare With Eloisa James
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Ep. 328 Twinning With Christina Baker Kline

    Ep. 328 Twinning With Christina Baker Kline
    May 16 2026
    A fun chat with Christina Baker Kline all about her new book The Foursome, conjoined twins Chang and Eng Bunker, North Carolina, Civil War historians, and fact checkers. Plus- Dave’s students throw him under the bus, Laura can’t have cinnamon rolls in the house, and Andrew’s old dog is learning some new tricks. We also … Continue reading Ep. 328 Twinning With Christina Baker Kline
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    1 hr and 25 mins
  • Ep. 327 Bunnies & Board Games With Alexandra Andrews

    Ep. 327 Bunnies & Board Games With Alexandra Andrews
    May 8 2026
    A fun chat with Alexandra Andrews all about her new book The Fine Art of Lying, celebrity sightings, bunnies, and the insidious Candy Land board game. Plus- Dave is officially Unc to his students, Laura goes tub hopping in Georgia, and Andrew’s new neighbor is a Denver Broncos player. We also recommend: This Story Might … Continue reading Ep. 327 Bunnies & Board Games With Alexandra Andrews
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Ep. 326 Next Level Stuffies With John Twelve Hawks

    Ep. 326 Next Level Stuffies With John Twelve Hawks
    May 1 2026
    We’re joined today by John Twelve Hawks for a fun chat all about his new book Certainty, stuffed animals, talking dogs, and resurrection bots. Plus – Dave accidentally sets off a stink bomb at his school, Laura goes to a concert and is amazed at how many people know all the lyrics, and Andrew is … Continue reading Ep. 326 Next Level Stuffies With John Twelve Hawks
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    1 hr and 17 mins