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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 627: BLKBOK

Episode 627: BLKBOK

Artist, pianist, and composer BLKBOK joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest album "9."

Episode 621: Meredith Lane & Peter Catucci

Episode 621: Meredith Lane & Peter Catucci

Up-and-coming singer-songwriter Meredith Lane, industry veteran Peter Catucci, and Cat TV’s Caitlin Malcuit headline this special music episode.

Episode 586: Savannah Conley, Singer-Songwriter

Episode 586: Savannah Conley, Singer-Songwriter

Singer-songwriter Savannah Conley joins Daniel Ford on the show to talk about her album "Playing the Part of You Is Me."

Episode 575: Heather Webb, Author of Strangers in the Night

Episode 575: Heather Webb, Author of Strangers in the Night

Author Heather Webb joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her latest book Strangers in the Night.

Episode 556: Jonathan Abrams, Author of The Come Up

Episode 556: Jonathan Abrams, Author of The Come Up

Author and journalist Jonathan Abrams returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about his latest book The Come Up: An Oral History of the Rise of Hip-Hop.

Episode 515: Christy Hallberg, Author of Searching for Jimmy Page

Episode 515: Christy Hallberg, Author of Searching for Jimmy Page

Author Christy Hallberg joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her award-winning debut Searching for Jimmy Page.

Episode 467: Julien Baker, "Little Oblivions"

Episode 467: Julien Baker, "Little Oblivions"

Singer-songwriter Julien Baker joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her third album "Little Oblivions."

Episode 421: Musician Peter Catucci and the Albums That Changed Our Lives

Episode 421: Musician Peter Catucci and the Albums That Changed Our Lives

Our guest today is musician Peter Catucci, who has carved a pretty incredible career in the music industry since he started groovin’ in the early 1960s.

Episode 416: Lane Moore, Author of How to Be Alone

Episode 416: Lane Moore, Author of How to Be Alone

Comedian, musician, and author Lane Moore joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book How to Be Alone: If You Want To, and Even If You Don't.

Episode 411: James Rollins Author of The Last Odyssey

Episode 411: James Rollins Author of The Last Odyssey

Author James Rollins, one of our favorite guests, returns to the show and talks to Sean Tuohy about his new Sigma Force novel The Last Odyssey.

Episode 315: Singer-Songwriter William Fitzsimmons

Episode 315: Singer-Songwriter William Fitzsimmons

Singer-songwriter William Fitzsimmons talks to Daniel Ford about his new album “Mission Bell,” which drops Sept. 21.

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.
— Joe R. Lansdale

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.

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

Today's episode is brought to you by Scrivener. Scrivener combines all the writing tools you need to craft your first draft, from nascent notion to final full stop. Visit the app's official website for more details.

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.”

Photo credit: Alex Huggan

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.

The Writer's Bone Podcast Archives

Episode 88: Author Brian Panowich

Brian Panowich (Photo credit: David Kernaghan)

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.

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