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DVD: 54 Theatrical & Director's Cuts with Mark Christopher | Episode 54

In which the film theatrical film from 1998 and the Director's Cut from 2015 sit side-by-side for the first time, with hours of commentary from everyone involved. Purchas

THE SIMP with Roshan Sethi | Episode 53

In which the celebrated director of A Nice Indian Boy talks about his debut novel, reading nothing but classic literature, and how to champion equity on-screen. Hosted on

THE WESTERNERS with Megan Kate Nelson | Episode 52

The accalimed historian of the American west sheds new light on the people who helped expand the U.S. in its earliest days, and how we look at history and preserve legacy

PARKS AND REC with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong | Episode 51

In which the prolific television reporter takes a deep dive into the charming comedy series that has warmed our hearts all oer again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

MARILYN AND HER BOOKS by Gail Crowther | Episode 50

In which we get a cheeky snoop at Marilyn's bookshelf, her reading life, and those writers who influenced her artistic life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo

TAKE ME WITH YOU with Steven Rowley | Episode 49

In which the celebrated novelist returns to gab about book tour, sneaking in to see Ann Patchett, the movie business, and The Guncle for young readers. Hosted on Acast. S

THERE'S ONLY ONE SIN IN HOLLYWOOD with Rasheed Newson | Episode 48

In which the television writer and acclaimed author takes us to 1950's Hollywood for scandals and intrigue and murder on the backlot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva

THE OPEN ERA with Edward Schmit | Episode 47

In which the debut novelist talks about his MM sports romance set in the world of competitive tennis and the Bookstagram love. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

TWENTY YEARS TOGETHER with Tom Rob Smith | Episode 46

In which the best-selling novelist talks about London Spy, The Assasination of Gianni Versace and his first love story for readers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

THE TUXEDO SOCIETY with Paul Rudnick | Episode 45

In which the hilarious playrwight, screenwirter and novelist talks about his new book about an elite group of gay spies who are here to save the world. And snarkily! Host

ENORMOUS WINGS with Laurie Frankel | Episode 44

In which the NYT best-selling author talks about the TV adaptation process, homes for senior citizens and the 21st century family with all its delightful quirks. Hosted o

THIRTEEN PERFECT FUGITIVES with Geoffrey Kelly | Episode 43

In which the former FBI agent who spent 25 years investigating The Gardner Heist sets the record straight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GILDED AGE FASHION with Elizabeth L. Block | Episode 42

In which the historian returns to the pod to talk about her new book of more than 50 Gilded Age Fashions and the lives of the people who wore them. Hosted on Acast. See a

THE EPIC HISTORY OF MACARONI & CHEESE with Karima Moyer-Nocchi | Episode 41

In which the food historian talks about the first recorded macaroni & cheese and how the iconic dish has survived and changed across the centuries. Hosted on Acast. See a

FINDING HER EDGE with Jeff Norton | Episode 40

In which the showrunner of the hit Netflix series talks about finding IP for adaptation, the work of a showrunner, and how to film a show on the ice. Hosted on Acast. See

SO OLD, SO YOUNG with Grant Ginder | Episode 39

In which the novelist discusses his fifth novel, the sights and sounds of New York City in the early aughts, having his worked adapted for the screen, and the inspiration

NEVER MIND THE HAPPY: SHOWBIZ STORIES FROM A SORE WINNER with Marc Shaiman | Episode 38

In which the celebrated composer discusses his New York Times best-selling memoir from Beaches and Bette Midler to Broadway, and the ups and downs of a Hollywood career o

OPERA WARS with Caitlin Vincent | Episode 37

In which librettist and arts commentator, Caitlin Vincent shares her stories from the battle trenches of the Opera world and the fight for its (more approachable) future.

THE GREAT 2026 CULTURE PREVIEW with Boston Book Fanatic & Brett's Book Stack | Episode 36

In which famed Bookstagrammers @BostonBookFanatic and @Bretts.Book.Stack join John-Paul to gush about the 2026 titles that we can't wait to read (and in some cases, alrea

MARTIN SCORSESE with Ian Nathan | Episode 35

In which the film journalist walks us through the iconic canon of Scorsese's work, and the themes and actors which continue to make him one-of-a-kind. Hosted on Acast. Se