Remy Stern on the Infomercial
Remy Stern’s But Wait There’s More is a fascinating and funny look at the crazy infomercial world. Listen to our funny and fascinating conversation on this week’s show! < previous
Remembering James D. Houston
The world lost a fine writer and educator with the death of James D. Houston on April 16, 2009. From the Bookshelf lost a great and dear friend. This week we remember Jim Houston with this interview from last year. < previous
Live Through This
Debra Gwartney is the guest. Her book, Live Through This, is the harrowing memoir of a mother dealing with two runaway daughters. < previous
Barbie and Ruth
Robin Gerber visits From the Bookshelf to discuss her latest book, a biography of the remarkable Ruth Handler, the woman who created Barbie and built a toy empire. < previous
Tom Santopietro on The Voice
Tom Santopietro and Gary review the film career of The Chairman of the Board and discuss Tom’s great new book Sinatra In Hollywood . < previous
James L. Swanson: Manhunt
A special archive edition features our interview with James L. Swanson, author of the exciting Manhunt: The 12-Day Chase For Lincoln’s Killer! < previous
Animals Make Us Human
Temple Grandin is this week’s guest. She discusses her new book Animals Make Us Human, and what it’s like to be portrayed on film by Claire Danes! < previous
Alex the Parrot
Dr. Irene M. Pepperberg discusses her work with Alex, an African Grey Parrot who could not only talk, but also understand what he was saying and why he was saying it. Visit The Alex Foundation. < previous
Robert Wagner
Robert Wagner listens intently while I regale him with stories of my past. (Kidding! Dr. Evil’s Number Two does all the regaling.) < previous
Anthony Rudel on the Origins of Radio
Anthony Rudel discusses his informative little book on the history of radio. < previous