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.”
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Episode 586: Savannah Conley, Singer-Songwriter
Episode 575: Heather Webb, Author of Strangers in the Night
Episode 556: Jonathan Abrams, Author of The Come Up
Episode 515: Christy Hallberg, Author of Searching for Jimmy Page
Episode 467: Julien Baker, "Little Oblivions"
Episode 421: Musician Peter Catucci and the Albums That Changed Our Lives
Episode 416: Lane Moore, Author of How to Be Alone
Episode 411: James Rollins Author of The Last Odyssey
Episode 315: Singer-Songwriter William Fitzsimmons
Episode 296: The Ensemble Author Aja Gabel
Episode 229: Professor Joe R. Lansdale Explains the Art of Showing Up
Joe R. Lansdale, Hap and Leonard creator and author of Rusty Puppy and Cold in July, makes his Writer’s Bone podcast debut!
Lansdale talks to Sean Tuohy about how East Texas influences his work, not always realizing the “ah ha” moments when they happen, and why half the battle for writers is showing up.
“You’re better at understanding why you do a certain thing when you’ve had greater space between it.”
To learn more about Joe R. Lansdale, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @joelansdale. Also read Sean’s first interview with the author.
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Episode 160: Folk Rock Artist Adeline Hotel
Adeline Hotel (aka songwriter Dan Knishkowy) talks to Robert Masiello and Sean Tuohy about how he got into songwriting, the genesis of the Adeline Hotel project, writing and recording “It's Alright, Just The Same,” and what he’s got planned for his next album.
To learn more about Adeline Hotel, visit the Bandcamp website, like the Facebook page, or follow @adelinehotel on Twitter.
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Episode 145: Country Music Artist and Author Kasey Lansdale
Kasey Lansdale, country music artist and author, talks to Sean Tuohy about how she’s always wanted to be an entertainer, what it’s like working with her father (author Joe R. Lansdale), and her new EP “Leave Her Wild.”
To learn more about Kasey Lansdale, visit her official website, like her Facebook page, subscribe to her YouTube channel, or follow her on Twitter @KaseyLansdale and Instagram @kaseylansdale.
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Episode 88: Author Brian Panowich
Brian Panowich (Photo credit: David Kernaghan)
Author Brian Panowich talks to Daniel Ford about his debut novel Bull Mountain.
To learn more about Brian Panowich, visit his official website, like his Facebook page, or follow him on Twitter @BPanowich. Also check out our original interview with the author, his contribution to The Writer’s Guide to Music., and our review of Bull Mountain in Bruce, Bourbon, and Books.