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Episode 655: Jayne Anne Phillips, Author of Night Watch

Episode 655: Jayne Anne Phillips, Author of Night Watch

Newly minted Pulitzer Prize-winner Jayne Anne Phillips joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her novel Night Watch.

Episode 654: Deesha Dyer, Author of Undiplomatic

Episode 654: Deesha Dyer, Author of Undiplomatic

Former White House Social Secretary and advocate Deesha Dyer joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her book Undiplomatic

Episode 653: Tricia Romano, Author of The Freaks Came Out to Write

Episode 653: Tricia Romano, Author of The Freaks Came Out to Write

Author Tricia Romano joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book The Freaks Came Out To Write: The Definitive History of the Village Voice, the Radical Paper that Changed American Culture.

Episode 652: Mark Stevens, Author of The Fireballer

Episode 652: Mark Stevens, Author of The Fireballer

Author Mark Stevens joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his novel The Fireballer.

Episode 651: David L. Roll, Author of Ascent to Power

Episode 651: David L. Roll, Author of Ascent to Power

David L. Roll joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest book Ascent to Power.

Episode 650: Ned Benson, Writer/Director of 'The Greatest Hits'

Filmmaker and screenwriter Ned Benson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his new film "The Greatest Hits."

He chats about his screenwriting process, which has involved working with the likes of Jessica Chastain and Scarlet Johansson, how he rounded up the terrific ensemble cast for the “The Greatest Hits,” and his approach to collaborating with said cast as a director.

I really lucked out. I can’t tell you how extraordinary this group of actors is, not only in terms of just talent, because they’re all so talented, but they’re just such wonderful people. It was a familial experience.
— Ned Benson

 

Episode 649: Aime Alley Card, Author of The Tigerbelles

Episode 649: Aime Alley Card, Author of The Tigerbelles

Author Aime Alley Card stops by the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her book The Tigerbelles: Olympic Legends from Tennessee State.

Episode 648: Matt Gallagher, Author of Daybreak

Episode 648: Matt Gallagher, Author of Daybreak

Author Matt Gallagher returns to the show and talks with Daniel Ford about his new novel Daybreak and his reporting from Ukraine.

Episode 647: 2054 With Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis

Episode 647: 2054 With Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis

Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) return to the show and chat with Daniel Ford and NovelClass’ Dave Pezza about their new book 2054.

Episode 646: Crystal Hana Kim, Author of The Stone Home

Episode 646: Crystal Hana Kim, Author of The Stone Home

Acclaimed author Crystal Hana Kim returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her latest novel The Stone Home.

Episode 645: Keith O'Brien, Author of Charlie Hustle

Episode 645: Keith O'Brien, Author of Charlie Hustle

Author and journalist Keith O'Brien joins Daniel Ford for a special Opening Day 2024 episode!

Episode 643: William Dameron, Author of The Way Life Should Be

Episode 643: William Dameron, Author of The Way Life Should Be

Author William Dameron returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his debut novel The Way Life Should Be.

Episode 642: Mark Cecil, Author of Bunyan and Henry

Episode 642: Mark Cecil, Author of Bunyan and Henry

Author Mark Cecil joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his debut novel Bunyan and Henry; Or the Beautiful Destiny.

Episode 641: Morgan Parker, Author of You Get What You Pay For

Episode 641: Morgan Parker, Author of You Get What You Pay For

Acclaimed author, poet, and essayist Morgan Parker joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her new essay collection You Get What You Pay For.

Episode 640: Brad Listi, Author of Be Brief and Tell Them Everything

Episode 640: Brad Listi, Author of Be Brief and Tell Them Everything

Author and otherppl host Brad Listi joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his novel Be Brief and Tell Them Everything.

Episode 639: Deborah Jackson Taffa, Author of Whiskey Tender

Episode 639: Deborah Jackson Taffa, Author of Whiskey Tender

Author Deborah Jackson Taffa joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her memoir Whiskey Tender.

Episode 638: Sarah Tomlinson, Author of The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers

Episode 638: Sarah Tomlinson, Author of The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers

Author Sarah Tomlinson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut novel The Last Days of the Midnight Ramblers.

Episode 637: E.A. Aymar, Author of When She Left

Episode 637: E.A. Aymar, Author of When She Left

Author E.A. Aymar joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his latest thriller When She Left.

Episode 636: Rich Cohen, Author of When The Game Was War

Episode 636: Rich Cohen, Author of When The Game Was War

Author and journalist Rich Cohen joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his book When The Game Was War: The NBA’s Greatest Season.

Episode 635: Amy Jo Burns, Author of Mercury

Episode 635: Amy Jo Burns, Author of Mercury

Author Amy Jo Burns joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her latest novel Mercury.