Episode List

Peter Ames Carlin

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Peter Ames Carlin
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Rock historian Peter Ames Carlin discusses his new book, The Name Of This Band Is R.E.M.

David Browne

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
David Browne
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Music historian David Browne discusses his latest book, Talkin’ Greenwich Village: The Heady Rise and Slow Fall of America’s Bohemian Music Capitol.

Drew Friedman

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Drew Friedman
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Artist Drew Friedman discusses his career, his latest collection, Schtick Figures, and a new documentary about him called Drew Friedman: The Vermeer of the Borscht Belt.

Richard Esposito

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Richard Esposito
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Award winning journalist Richard Esposito discusses his new book, Jimmy Breslin: The Man Who Told The Truth.

William Cooper Returns

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
William Cooper Returns
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William Cooper returns to discuss the 2024 election. His book is How America Works…And Why It Doesn’t.

Burt Kearns ~ Tim Marx

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Burt Kearns ~ Tim Marx
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Popular culture historian Burt Kearns tells the story of Shemp Howard of The Three Stooges. Then Tim Marx, adopted son of Zeppo Marx, shares memories of growing up in Hollywood.

Robert S. Bader

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Robert S. Bader
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Marx Brothers Historian Robert S. Bader returns to discuss his new book, Zeppo: The Reluctant Marx Brother.

Marcia Clark

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Marcia Clark
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Marcia Clark returns to discus her new true crime book, Trial By Ambush: Murder, Injustice, and the Truth About the Case Of Barbara Graham

Tripp Whetsell

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Tripp Whetsell
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Culture historian Tripp Whetsell discusses his now book, Norman Lear: His Life And Times. Plus Lissa Warren with a book recommendation.

Kelly Weill – Liz Pollock

Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Gary Shapiro’s From the Bookshelf
Kelly Weill – Liz Pollock
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Investigate reporter Kelly Weill discusses Off The Edge: Flat Earthers, Conspiracy Culture, and Why People Will Believe Anything. Then Liz Pollock on her book, Lost Restaurants Of Santa Cruz County.