The Artful Periscope – The Nimble Art of Storytelling
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Episode 75 – How Many Threads of Logic Lead Us to Revelations – Adam Sykes and Henry Hemming
May 09, 2024 04:59 - 1 hour - 142 MBHow many threads of logic lead us to revelations? On this episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with Adam Sykes, author of the thriller novel The Underhanded. In addition to being an author, Adam also had a long career in the U.S. Marine Corps, received a Silver Star and was a former CIA … Continue reading Episode 75 – How Many Threads of Logic Lead Us to Revelations – Adam Sykes and Henry Hemming →
Episode 74: How Many Threads are Woven Together Where the Sum of the Parts Exceed our Expectations? Authors Terry Hayes, James Grady and I. S. Berry
April 25, 2024 05:01 - 1 hour - 209 MBHow many threads are woven together where the sum of the parts exceed our expectations? On this episode, Larry welcomes three different authors. First, Terry Hayes discusses his newest book The Year of the Locust. They discuss the influence of epic poetry and epic storytelling, the complexity of writing stories about intelligence organizations, and … Continue reading Episode 74: How Many Threads are Woven Together Where the Sum of the Parts Exceed our Expectations? Authors Terry Hayes, Jame...
Episode 73 – How Many Threads Intersect and Impact the World of Sports and the History of a Country? Authors Ethan Scheiner and Jon Langmead
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBHow many threads intersect and impact the world of sports and the history of a country? On this episode, Larry invites author Ethan Scheiner to the show to discuss hisnewest bookThe Freedom to Win: A Cold War Story of the Courageous Hockey Team That Fought the Soviets for the Soul of Its People—And Olympic Gold. … Continue reading Episode 73 – How Many Threads Intersect and Impact the World of Sports and the History of a Country? Authors Ethan Scheiner and Jon Langmead →
Episode 73 – How Many Threads Intersect and Impact the World of Sports and the History of a Country? Authors Ethan Scheiner and John Langmead
April 12, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 146 MBHow many threads intersect and impact the world of sports and the history of a country? On this episode, Larry invites author Ethan Scheiner to the show to discuss hisnewest bookThe Freedom to Win: A Cold War Story of the Courageous Hockey Team That Fought the Soviets for the Soul of Its People—And Olympic Gold. … Continue reading Episode 73 – How Many Threads Intersect and Impact the World of Sports and the History of a Country? Authors Ethan Scheiner and John Langmead →
Episode 72 If Words are Threads in a Storyline, Where Do They Take Us – Author E.A. (Ed) Aymar, Bruce Borgos and Jeff Circle
March 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 222 MBIf words are threads in a storyline, where do they take us? This week on The Artful Periscope, Larry conducts a double interview with E.A.(Ed) Aymar, author of When She Left, and Bruce Borgos, author of The Bitter Past. Together, the group discusses what they enjoy the most about storytelling – strong characters, interesting subplots, … Continue reading Episode 72 If Words are Threads in a Storyline, Where Do They Take Us – Author E.A. (Ed) Aymar, Bruce Borgos and Jeff Circle →
Episode 72 If Words are Threads in a Storyline, Where Do They Take Us – Author E.A. (Ed) Aymar, Bruce Burgos and Jeff Circle
March 29, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 222 MBIf words are threads in a storyline, where do they take us? This week on The Artful Periscope, Larry conducts a double interview with E.A.(Ed) Aymar, author of When She Left, and Bruce Borgos, author of The Bitter Past. Together, the group discusses what they enjoy the most about storytelling – strong characters, interesting subplots, … Continue reading Episode 72 If Words are Threads in a Storyline, Where Do They Take Us – Author E.A. (Ed) Aymar, Bruce Burgos and Jeff Circle →
Episode 71 – How Many Threads are Brought Together in Criminal Justice Reform – Colleen P. Eren
March 15, 2024 05:00 - 53 minutes - 74.2 MBHow many threads are brought together in criminal justice reform? On this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope,,Larry sits down with Colleen P. Eren, Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice at William Paterson University and author of Reform Nation which discusses the First Step Act– a surprising piece of legislation signed off by Donald … Continue reading Episode 71 – How Many Threads are Brought Together in Criminal Justice Reform – Colleen P. Eren →
Episode 70 – How Many Threads Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the Basketball World – Rich Cohen & Michelle J. Manno
March 01, 2024 05:00 - 1 hour - 89.1 MBHow many threads take us behind the scenes of the basketball world? In this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope,Larry sits down with author Rich Cohen to discuss his latest book, When the Game was War: The NBA’s Greatest Season. The book chronicles the NBA season of 1987 and the basketball stars that dominated the … Continue reading Episode 70 – How Many Threads Takes Us Behind the Scenes of the Basketball World – Rich Cohen & Michelle J. Manno →
Episode 69 – How Many Threads Do Storytellers Weave Together? – Author S. J. Rozan
February 16, 2024 05:01 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBHow many threads do storytellers weave together? Joining Larry on the show is return guest S. J. Rozan to talk about her latest work Mayors of New York. S. J. shares that she has a love affair with New York City and wants to share that love with the reader. Larry asks if part of the … Continue reading Episode 69 – How Many Threads Do Storytellers Weave Together? – Author S. J. Rozan →
Episode 68 – How Are The Threads of Family History Interwoven into Storylines? – Author Stephen Hunter
February 02, 2024 05:00 - 55 minutes - 77 MBHow are the threads of family history interwoven into storylines? In this episode, Larry checks off his bucket list by being joined by Pulitzer prize winning author, Stephen Hunter to talk about his new work Front Sight. Larry and Stephen explore the origin of character names and “if you don’t get the name right, you don’t … Continue reading Episode 68 – How Are The Threads of Family History Interwoven into Storylines? – Author Stephen Hunter →
Episode 67 – How Many Threads Connect Us to Story Tellers Whether an Author or a Singer Songwriter? Author James Wolff and Singer Pete Mancini
January 20, 2024 08:40 - 59 minutes - 82.3 MBHow many threads connect us to story tellers whether an author or a singer/songwriter? In this episode, Larry chats with James Wolff author of the book The Man in the Corduroy Suit. Larry loves spy novels and asks how James picked his “pen name”. James shares what genre of book tickles his fancy and some of … Continue reading Episode 67 – How Many Threads Connect Us to Story Tellers Whether an Author or a Singer Songwriter? Author James Wolff and Singer Pete Mancini →
Episode 66 – How Many Threads Lead Us To Cultural Dissonance – Author Alma Katsu
January 13, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MBHow many threads lead us to cultural dissonance? In this installment of the podcast, Larry invites back to the program author Alma Katsu discussing her latest work The Fervor Larry asks how difficult is it to put a character into a crisis and how they work their way out of that situation? Alma discusses developing conflict … Continue reading Episode 66 – How Many Threads Lead Us To Cultural Dissonance – Author Alma Katsu →
Episode 65 – How Many Threads Connect Authors and What We Can Learn – Nelson and Alex DeMille
January 06, 2024 05:00 - 50 minutes - 70.1 MBHow many threads connect authors and what we can learn. On this episode are two amazing authors who really need no introduction. Nelson DeMille and his son Alex DeMille join the program to talk about their latest work Blood Lines. Larry asks what it is like to co-author a book with a fellow family member and … Continue reading Episode 65 – How Many Threads Connect Authors and What We Can Learn – Nelson and Alex DeMille →
Episode 64 In the World of Espionage, How Many Threads are Unwoven Author I. S. Berry
December 22, 2023 15:52 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBIn the world of espionage, how many threads are unwoven? In this installment of the podcast, Larry chats with author of the book The Peacock and the Sparrow, I. S. Berry. Larry talks of origin stories and asks when a child, where did the door open up to have a thought to be a writer? Ilana … Continue reading Episode 64 In the World of Espionage, How Many Threads are Unwoven Author I. S. Berry →
Episode 63 – In the World of Espionage How Many Threads are Frayed
November 03, 2023 05:30 - 51 minutes - 29.1 MBIn a world of espionage, how many threads are frayed? In this installment of the podcast, Larry speaks with Paul Vidich, author and 3 time guest on the show. He has penned the new novel Beirut Station. Larry and Paul speak about the parallels between the current crisis in Israel with Hamas and how timely his … Continue reading Episode 63 – In the World of Espionage How Many Threads are Frayed →
Episode 62 – In Relationships, How Many Threads are Unwoven? Joseph Ammendolea
October 28, 2023 06:00 - 52 minutes - 71.7 MBIn relationships, how many threads are unwoven? This this installment of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with Joseph Ammendolea, film director and owner of “I Like to Play with Toys” productions. Joseph recounts his childhood, his early filmmaking experiences at Hofstra University and how he finds actors for his projects. Then the discussion turns … Continue reading Episode 62 – In Relationships, How Many Threads are Unwoven? Joseph Ammendolea →
Episode 61 – How Many Threads Connect the Past to the Present – Nicci Gerard and Sean French
October 21, 2023 06:00 - 1 hour - 93.8 MBHow many threads connect the past to the present? In this installment of the podcast, Larry sits down with wife and husband writing team Nicci Gerard & Sean French to discuss their latest book The Favor. Together they examine the ethical dilemma at the center of the novel- how far would you go to do … Continue reading Episode 61 – How Many Threads Connect the Past to the Present – Nicci Gerard and Sean French →
Episode 60 – How Many Threads Connect the Relationships Between Mankind and the Horse? Author Fred M. Kray and Rory’s Island
October 09, 2023 18:20 - 50 minutes - 35.5 MBHow many threads connect the relationships between mankind and the horse? In this episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with author Fred M. Kray to discuss his latest book Broken: The Suspicious Death of Alydar and the End of Horse Racing’s Golden Age. Together they untangle the unsolved murder of Alydar, a famous … Continue reading Episode 60 – How Many Threads Connect the Relationships Between Mankind and the Horse? Author Fred M. Kray and Rory’s Island →
Episode 59 – How Many Threads Connect the Reader to the Crime Fiction Writers They Follow – Reed Farrel Coleman and Ben Crane
September 23, 2023 18:13 - 1 hour - 47.3 MBHow many threads connect the reader to the crime fiction writers that they follow. Larry was fortunate to have well known crime fiction writer Reed Farrel Coleman to talk about his latest work Sleepless City. Larry asks Reed how he defines Noir fiction to which he responds “french for black” which brings a chuckle. Some have … Continue reading Episode 59 – How Many Threads Connect the Reader to the Crime Fiction Writers They Follow – Reed Farrel Coleman and Ben Crane →
Episode 58 – How Many Threads Connect Us to What is Below the Surface Authors Peter Spiegelman and T. J. English
September 16, 2023 19:36 - 1 hour - 49.6 MBHow many threads connect us to what is below the surface? In this installment, Larry has a discussion with Peter Speigelman about his latest book A Secret About a Secret. Larry and Peter explore the story out side of the cover of the book, how the title draws the reader, and whether this book is … Continue reading Episode 58 – How Many Threads Connect Us to What is Below the Surface Authors Peter Spiegelman and T. J. English →
Episode 57 – How Many Threads Contribute to a Cascading Series of Events? – Authors Paul Moses and Julia Boyd
September 07, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 93.3 MBHow many threads contribute to a cascading series of events? On this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with author Paul Moses to discuss his latest book The Italian Squad. As a New York City historian, Paul sheds light on the forgotten work of Italian police officers of the NYPD who battled … Continue reading Episode 57 – How Many Threads Contribute to a Cascading Series of Events? – Authors Paul Moses and Julia Boyd →
Episode 56 – How Many Threads Take us Through the Ages? – Authors Bill Morris and Stacie Murphy
August 31, 2023 02:30 - 58 minutes - 80.2 MBHow many threads take us through the ages? On this installment of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with author Bill Morris to discuss his latest work, The Age of Astonishment. The book chronicles the long life of his grandfather, John Morris, and the historical events he lived through. Larry and Bill discuss the horrors … Continue reading Episode 56 – How Many Threads Take us Through the Ages? – Authors Bill Morris and Stacie Murphy →
Episode 55 – How Many Threads Connect the Good Actors with the Bad Actors, Even if Some of the Good Have Done Some Bad Things? – True Crime & Organized Crime Writer Michael Benson
August 24, 2023 06:02 - 58 minutes - 80.4 MBHow many threads connect the good actors with the bad actors, even if some of the good have done some bad things? In this episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry is joined by true crime and organized crime writer Michael Benson to discuss his latest work Gangsters vs. Nazis. Michael begins by recounting his childhood … Continue reading Episode 55 – How Many Threads Connect the Good Actors with the Bad Actors, Even if Some of the Good Have Done Some Bad Things? – True Crime & Organized Crime Wr...
Episode 54 – How Many Threads Can Reveal a Transformation from a Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete? – Author and Athlete Hilary Topper
August 17, 2023 06:02 - 1 hour - 84.9 MBHow many threads can reveal a transformation from a couch potato to endurance athlete? In this episode, Larry is live in studio with Hilary Topper to discuss her latest book From Couch to Endurance Athlete. As a mother, business owner and adjunct professor with very little time to herself, Hilary decided to take charge of … Continue reading Episode 54 – How Many Threads Can Reveal a Transformation from a Couch Potato to Endurance Athlete? – Author and Athlete Hilary Topper →
Episode 53 – How Many Threads Bring Strangers Together? – Authors James Grady and Jerry Stahl
August 11, 2023 01:49 - 59 minutes - 81.8 MBHow many threads bring strangers together? In this installment of The Artful Periscope, Larry is joined by James Grady, author of This Train. They discuss his debut book Six Days of the Condor and the experience of having it adapted into a Robert Redford movie, as well as methods for keeping thriller plots interesting and … Continue reading Episode 53 – How Many Threads Bring Strangers Together? – Authors James Grady and Jerry Stahl →
Episode 52 – How Many Threads Need to Align/Connect to Bring Us to a Journey to Freedom – Author David Goodrich and Rory Vecsey
July 27, 2023 03:34 - 38 minutes - 31.6 MBHow many threads need to align to take us on a journey to freedom? In this installment of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with David Goodrich to discuss his latest book On Freedom Row. Tracing the remaining landmarks of The Underground Railroad, David embarked on a 3,000 mile bike ride to uncover the hidden … Continue reading Episode 52 – How Many Threads Need to Align/Connect to Bring Us to a Journey to Freedom – Author David Goodrich and Rory Vecsey →
Episode 51 – How Many Threads Connect Us to the Past and Present? Author Bronwen McShea and Robert Hofler
July 13, 2023 06:30 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBHow many threats connect the past and present? In this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with Dr. Bronwen McShea to discuss her latest biography La Duchesse, which chronicles the forgotten life of Marie de Vignerot—Cardinal Richelieu’s niece and heiress. After years of research, Bronwen hopes to bring attention to Marie’s legacy … Continue reading Episode 51 – How Many Threads Connect Us to the Past and Present? Author Bronwen McShea and Robert Hofler →
Episode 50 – How Many Threads Lead Us to Discovery Author Guillermo Martinez and Rory Vecsey
June 30, 2023 06:30 - 41 minutes - 31 MBHow many threads lead us to discovery? In this edition of the Artful Periscope, Larry virtually visits Argentina to have a chat with Guillermo Martinez, the author of The Oxford Brotherhood. This gripping mystery follows the story of a mathematics student who gets caught up in a scandal involving the life of Alice in Wonderland … Continue reading Episode 50 – How Many Threads Lead Us to Discovery Author Guillermo Martinez and Rory Vecsey →
Episode 49 – How Many Threads Connect the Body and the Mind – James Hibbard
June 15, 2023 20:49 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBHow many threads connect the body and the mind? In this episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry sits down with UCI professional road cyclist and US Cycling team member James Hibbard to discuss his latest book, The Art of Cycling. With a background in both competitive sports and philosophy, Hibbard’s book illuminates the important connection … Continue reading Episode 49 – How Many Threads Connect the Body and the Mind – James Hibbard →
Episode 48 – How Many Threads Take Us to Places That Are Foreign? – Authors Nicholas Dawidoff and Mark Ebner
May 06, 2023 07:32 - 1 hour - 88.2 MBHow many threads take us to places that are foreign? Larry has a chat with author Nicholas Dawidoff regarding his most recent book The Other Side of Prospect: A Story of Violence. After eight years of research, over five hundred interviews and many trips to Nicholas’s hometown of New Haven in Connecticut, The Other Side … Continue reading Episode 48 – How Many Threads Take Us to Places That Are Foreign? – Authors Nicholas Dawidoff and Mark Ebner →
Episode 47 – How Many Threads are Woven to Create and Execute a Play: “Eleanor and Alice”
April 25, 2023 06:22 - 1 hour - 50.1 MBHow many threads are woven to created and execute a Play. After attending the play Eleanor and Alice, Larry is joined by the playwright Ellen Abrams, Director Frances Hill, Actress Trezana Beverly (who plays Eleanor Roosevelt), and Mary Bacon (who plays Alice Roosevelt). The play is in 8 acts and follows these two iconic wives through … Continue reading Episode 47 – How Many Threads are Woven to Create and Execute a Play: “Eleanor and Alice” →
Episode 46 – How Many Threads Connect Puffs of Smoke? Author and Federal Prosecutor Lis Wiehl
April 22, 2023 09:11 - 55 minutes - 41.6 MBHow many threads connect puffs of smoke? In this week’s episode of The Artful Periscope, Larry interviews legal analyst and federal prosecutor Lis Wiehl, who sheds light on the shadowy life of FBI spy Robert Hanssen while discussing her new book A Spy in Plain Sight. Wiehl discusses the experience of growing up as the … Continue reading Episode 46 – How Many Threads Connect Puffs of Smoke? Author and Federal Prosecutor Lis Wiehl →
Episode 45 – How does the writer weave the threads to tell their story? Authors Peter Blauner and Vona Groarke
April 08, 2023 10:15 - 1 hour - 85.5 MBHow does the writer weave the threads to tell their story? In this installment of the podcast, Larry sits down with author and friend of the podcast, Peter Blauner. Peter and Larry discusses his latest book Picture in the Sand. Blauner discusses his research into the political situation of 1950s Egypt (and the surprising connection … Continue reading Episode 45 – How does the writer weave the threads to tell their story? Authors Peter Blauner and Vona Groarke →
Episode 44 – How Many Threads Are Hidden in the World of Intelligence – Alma Katsu Red London
March 25, 2023 21:08 - 55 minutes - 45.6 MBHow many threads are hidden in the world of intelligence. In this installment of the podcast, Larry has an insightful conversation with the author of Red London, Alma Katsu. Larry inquires about Alma’s past employment working in the shadow world of United States intelligence gathering, how the war in Ukraine effected her creative process mid stream … Continue reading Episode 44 – How Many Threads Are Hidden in the World of Intelligence – Alma Katsu Red London →
Episode 43: How many threads connect the residents to a building? Author Jenni Fagan
March 11, 2023 02:00 - 53 minutes - 39.9 MBHow many threads connect the residents to a building? In this episode, Larry chats with author Jenni Fagan to discuss her latest book Luckenbooth. Jenny describes her life growing up in the Scottish foster care system, the empowerment writing gave her when she didn’t have a voice and how switching between homes gave her a … Continue reading Episode 43: How many threads connect the residents to a building? Author Jenni Fagan →
Episode 42: How Many Threads Connect us to Iconic Figures? Author Timothy Christian & Thomas Maier
February 25, 2023 02:00 - 1 hour - 91 MBHow many threads connect us to iconic figures? On this installment of the podcast, Larry ponders Hemingway with author Timothy Christian to discuss his new book Hemingway’s Widow. Hemingway’s Widow sheds light on the fascinating life of Hemingway’s fourth wife Mary Walsh, who had often been maligned by historians. Timothy and Larry discuss Mary’s influence … Continue reading Episode 42: How Many Threads Connect us to Iconic Figures? Author Timothy Christian & Thomas Maier →
Episode 41: How Many Threads Connect a Community to their Own Paramedics? Author Kevin Hazzard and Paramedic John Moon
February 11, 2023 02:00 - 57 minutes - 78.5 MBHow many threads connect a doctor to the development of CPR and how many threads connect a community to their own paramedics? Larry is joined by author Kevin Hazzard and paramedic John Moon to discuss American Sirens: The Incredible Story of the Black Men Who Became America’s First Paramedics to delve into this incredible story of an … Continue reading Episode 41: How Many Threads Connect a Community to their Own Paramedics? Author Kevin Hazzard and Paramedic John Moon →
Episode 40: How Many Threads are at the Intersection of Comedy that Binds Us Michael Seth Starr & The Biography of Don Rickles
February 01, 2023 12:27 - 1 hour - 105 MBHow many threads are at the intersection of comedy that binds us? Larry is joined by Michael Seth Starr, the author of Don Rickles: Merchant of Venom. Michael and Larry explore the life of Don, from his humble beginnings growing up in Queens, New York, his service in the Navy during World War II and his subsequent … Continue reading Episode 40: How Many Threads are at the Intersection of Comedy that Binds Us Michael Seth Starr & The Biography of Don Rickles →
Episode 39: How Many Threads Intersect the Lives of Many? Author Joseph Kanon and Writer Kevin Baker
January 06, 2023 07:59 - 1 hour - 85.6 MBHow many threads intersect the lives of many? In this episode, Larry sits down with author Joseph Kanon to discuss his latest book The Berlin Exchange. Joseph shares his experience switching from working in the publishing industry to becoming a published author, spy swaps in fiction and the harrowing reality of those living in East … Continue reading Episode 39: How Many Threads Intersect the Lives of Many? Author Joseph Kanon and Writer Kevin Baker →
Episode 38 How Many Threads Connect Us to a Voyage of Exploration and Discovery: Author Thomas Chaffin and Singer Songwriter Nico Padden
December 23, 2022 07:59 - 55 minutes - 76.1 MBHow many threads connect us to a voyage of exploration and discovery? In this installment, Larry chats with author Tom Chaffin to discuss his latest biography Odyssey: Young Charles Darwin, The Beagle, and the Voyage that Changed the World. They discuss the strange path Charles Darwin walked from dropping out of medical school to becoming … Continue reading Episode 38 How Many Threads Connect Us to a Voyage of Exploration and Discovery: Author Thomas Chaffin and Singer Songwriter Nico Padden →
Episode 37 – How Many Threads Connect Us Through the Generations – Author Neal Wooten and Singer Songwriter Audrey Jones
November 25, 2022 07:00 - 59 minutes - 82.6 MBHow many threads connect us through the generations. This episode brings us two talented individuals who both are storytellers. First Larry speaks with Neal Wooten, author of the book With the Devil’s Help, a book that Larry can foresee as a 3 act play. Larry speaks to Neal about his early life growing up, how he … Continue reading Episode 37 – How Many Threads Connect Us Through the Generations – Author Neal Wooten and Singer Songwriter Audrey Jones →
Episode 36 – What Are the Threads that Connect us to a True Path? Authors John Searles and Michael Branch
November 11, 2022 18:53 - 1 hour - 83.9 MBWhat are the threads that connect us to a true path? In this installment of the podcast, Larry is joined by author John Searles to discuss his new book, Her Last Affair. Searles recounts his childhood being bullied for being gay, his love of the library and the books he read while going on long summer … Continue reading Episode 36 – What Are the Threads that Connect us to a True Path? Authors John Searles and Michael Branch →
Episode 35 – How Many Threads Lead Us to Discovery? Author S.D. Sykes, Deborah Spector and Rory’s Island
October 28, 2022 07:30 - 1 hour - 83.8 MBHow many threads lead us to discovery? In this episode Larry chats with S.D. Sykes, author of The Good Death, a mystery novel which takes place in Middle Ages England. S.D. Sykes brings us behind the scenes to paint a picture of discussing the challenges of writing protagonists living in different times, what was considered a … Continue reading Episode 35 – How Many Threads Lead Us to Discovery? Author S.D. Sykes, Deborah Spector and Rory’s Island →
Episode 34 – How Many Threads Connect to Challenges and Obstacles? Author Jim Kempton and Para-Athelete Todd Schaffhauser
October 14, 2022 09:04 - 1 hour - 87.1 MBHow many threads connect to challenges and obstacles? In this episode Larry sits down with author Jim Kempton to discuss his new book Women on Waves. Jim delves into the long history of women in surfing, the great Bethany Hamilton and the film Soul Surfer. Jim also reveals some unexpected surfing celebrities such as Agatha Christie … Continue reading Episode 34 – How Many Threads Connect to Challenges and Obstacles? Author Jim Kempton and Para-Athelete Todd Schaffhauser →
Episode 33 – What is the thread that connects us to complex characters? Authors Julian Rubenstein and Ellen Meister
September 30, 2022 07:58 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBWhat is the thread that connects us to complex characters? It’s an “alumni” episode! Larry chats with previous guests Julian Rubenstein and Ellen Meister. Julian discusses his non-fiction work, The Holly: Five Bullets, One Gun and the Struggle to Save an American Neighborhood. and what it is like as an outsider to the community he … Continue reading Episode 33 – What is the thread that connects us to complex characters? Authors Julian Rubenstein and Ellen Meister →
Episode 32 – How Many Threads Lead Us to Understand Men in Power? – Author Mark Arsenault & rReporter S.J. Peddie
September 15, 2022 13:15 - 1 hour - 85.9 MBHow many threads lead us to understand men in power? This week, Larry sits with author and Boston Globe journalist Mark Arsenault about his new book The Imposter’s War: The Press, Propaganda, and the Newsman Who Battled for the Minds of America. The book centers on John Rathom, a journalist known for his World War … Continue reading Episode 32 – How Many Threads Lead Us to Understand Men in Power? – Author Mark Arsenault & rReporter S.J. Peddie →
Episode 31 – How Many Threads Connect Us to Lies and Deception? – Author Paul Vidich
September 01, 2022 04:00 - 52 minutes - 72.3 MBHow many threads connect us to lies and deception? In this episode, Larry sits down with author Paul Vidich to discuss his new book The Matchmaker: A Spy in Berlin. Larry and Paul discuss the difficulties and intrigue of the spy biz along with the allure of setting thrillers in Cold War Berlin along with … Continue reading Episode 31 – How Many Threads Connect Us to Lies and Deception? – Author Paul Vidich →
Episode 30 – How Many Threads Connect Us to the Past, Present, and the Future? Dr.Simon Morden, author of The Red Planet
August 18, 2022 20:46 - 51 minutes - 76.4 MBHow many threads connect us to the past,the present, and the future? Larry steps into the unknown and speaks with Dr.Simon Morden, author of The Red Planet: A Natural History of Mars. Larry broaches the topics of The God Particle, TheBig Bang Theory and the significance of theJames Webb Telescope. Dr. Morton then discusses the … Continue reading Episode 30 – How Many Threads Connect Us to the Past, Present, and the Future? Dr.Simon Morden, author of The Red Planet →
Episode 29 – How Many Threads Lead Us to the Conviction of an Innocent Man? Charlies Bosworth Jr. & Joel Schwartz
July 24, 2022 16:14 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBHow many threads lead us to the conviction of an innocent man? This week Larry Davidson sits down with author Charles Bosworth Jr. and defense attorney Joel Schwartz to talk about their collaborative book Bone Deep: Untangling the Betsy Faria Murder Case. Bone Deep recounts the unjust conviction of Russell Faria and Joel’s fight to … Continue reading Episode 29 – How Many Threads Lead Us to the Conviction of an Innocent Man? Charlies Bosworth Jr. & Joel Schwartz →
Episode 28 – How Many Threads Connect Us to a Journey – S.J. Rozan & Tom Clavin
June 08, 2022 14:58 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBHow many threads connect us to a journey? S. J. Rozan joins the program along with her feline companion to speak about her latest work Family Business, a work nominated for the G.P Putnam’s Sons Sue Grafton Memorial Award. Along with articulating the complexities of Chinatown, the Tong organized crime family, and the hierarchy of … Continue reading Episode 28 – How Many Threads Connect Us to a Journey – S.J. Rozan & Tom Clavin →