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May 27, 2012

Episode 73 — Elna Baker

Elna Baker is the guest. She’s the author of memoir The New York Regional Mormon Singles Halloween Dance, now available from Penguin. She’s also an accomplished performer, having appeared at The Moth, on This American Life, WTF, Studio 360, Radiolab, … 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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