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January 16, 2013

Episode 140 — Rosie Schaap

Rosie Schaap is the guest. She is a contributor to This American Life and npr.org, and she writes the monthly “Drink” column for The New York Times Magazine. Her memoir, Drinking With Men, will be published on January 24, 2013 … Continue reading →

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August 26, 2012

Episode 99 — Elizabeth Ellen

Elizabeth Ellen is today’s guest. She’s the author of the chapbook Before You She Was a Pit Bull (Future Tense) and her latest book, Fast Machine, is a collection of her best work from the last decade. She lives in … Continue reading →

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March 21, 2012

Episode 54 — Jeff Ragsdale

Jeff Ragsdale is the guest. He’s the co-author, along with David Shields and Michael Logan, of Jeff, One Lonely Guy. Here’s what Bret Easton Ellis, author of American Psycho, has to say about it: You can either make fun of … Continue reading →

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February 19, 2012

Episode 45 — Adam Wilson

Adam Wilson is the guest. He’s the author of the debut novel Flatscreen, now available from Harper Perennial. Raves Sam Lipsyte: “Adam Wilson is a gutsy, funny, and often beautiful writer, and Flatscreen is one of the most hilarious and … Continue reading →

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January 8, 2012

Episode 33 — Rex Pickett

Rex Pickett is the guest. He’s the author of the novel Sideways, which was adapted for the screen by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor. The movie went on to win the Oscar for Best Adapted Screenplay, among many other awards, … Continue reading →

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Episode 140 — Rosie Schaap

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