Donald Spoto on Joan Crawford
Donald Spoto turns his brilliant talent to the subject of Joan Crawford in his latest book: Possessed The Life Of Joan Crawford. This podcast has material not heard on the brodcast version! < previous
James Swanson Returns
In the follow-up to his bestseller Manhunt, James Swanson presents the story of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the Death Pageant for the slain Lincoln. < previous
Yunte Huang on Charlie Chan
Yunte Huang is this week’s guest. Yunte Huang has written a brilliant look at the character Charlie Chan and the real life man who inspired his creation. < previous
Jazz & Film Historian Gary Giddins
A double length interview with jazz critic and historian Gary Giddins. < previous
Roy Kinnard, Film Historian, On Flash Gordon
Roy Kinnard has written a history of the Flash Gordon movie serials. Join us for a fun conversation about these classic films. < previous
Legendary Singer-Songwriter Pamela Polland
Pamela Polland has released several albums over the years. She has also written songs for The Byrds, Linda Ronstadt, and Helen Reddy among others and has performed with Ry Cooder and Joe Cocker. Now she tells her story on From the Bookshelf! < previ
Larry Harmon, the Man Behind the Nose
Thomas Scott Mckenzie, the co-author of the late Larry Harmon’s autobiography, The Man Behind the Nose: Assassins, Astronauts, Cannibals, and Other Stupendous Tales, discusses the career of the man who was Bozo! < previous
The Karen Carpenter Story
Randy Schmidt discusses his superlative biography of the tragic superstar, Karen Carpenter. < previous
Tom De Haven on Superman
Tom De Haven, the novelist who wrote “It’s Superman” a few years ago returns to the Bookshelf to discuss his non-fiction history of the Man Of Steel. < previous
Henry Aaron by Howard Bryant
Howard Bryant discusses his great new book on baseball legend Henry Aaron. < previous