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August 19, 2012

Episode 97 — Oksana Marafioti

Oksana Marafioti is today’s guest. She’s the author of a new memoir called American Gypsy, now available from Farrar, Straus, & Giroux. Kirkus calls it Engaging . . . Marafioti describes with humor and introspection how the self-described ‘Split Nationality … Continue reading →

Episode 67 — Chloe Caldwell

Chloe Caldwell is today’s guest. She’s the author of a debut essay collection called Legs Get Led Astray, now available from Future Tense Books. Raves Cheryl Strayed: Chloe Caldwell’s Legs Get Led Astray is a scorching hot glitter box of youthful despair and … Continue reading →

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April 11, 2012

Episode 60 — Kris Saknussemm

Kris Saknussemm is the guest. His latest novel, Reverend America, is now available from Dark Coast Press. And the soundtrack to the book is now available at iTunes. From Booklist: Once upon a time, Mathias Gaspenny was a child preacher … Continue reading →

Episode 42 — Ben Tanzer

Ben Tanzer is the guest. He’s the author of several books, including 99 Problems, You Can Make Him Like You, and My Father’s House. He is also the proprietor of vast faux media empire. Michael Fitzgerald, author of Radiant Days, … Continue reading →

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February 5, 2012

Episode 41 — Claire Bidwell Smith

Claire Bidwell Smith is the guest. She’s the author of the memoir The Rules of Inheritance, available now from Hudson Street Press. Darin Strauss, the author of Half a Life, calls it “a perfectly crafted story — not about grief, … Continue reading →

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Tag Archives: alcohol

Episode 97 — Oksana Marafioti

Episode 67 — Chloe Caldwell

Episode 60 — Kris Saknussemm

Episode 42 — Ben Tanzer

Episode 41 — Claire Bidwell Smith

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