The Dinner Party Show

Christopher and Eric are so excited for the big changes that are afoot for The Dinner Party Show in 2016, they've gathered all their largely unqualified special correspondents for a very special take on The Night Before Christmas. 'The Night After Jordan' is destined to be a TDPS Christmas Classic. Have a listen and see if you agree!

As Christopher and Eric prepare to reveal BIG news about what's ahead for "The Dinner Party Show" in 2016, their largely unqualified staff of self-appointed experts and special correspondents close out the year with a uniquely cracked holiday party. Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand, relationship "expert" JoNell Samms, fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery - they're all on hand, along with some old favorites, to hear Christopher and Eric's much talked about announcement.

Favorites Month continues as Bryan Fuller and Patricia Nell Warren, two of Christopher and Eric's favorite guests, return for an all new livecast of The Dinner Party Show, this time to discuss their favorite books, movies and T.V. shows. It's all leading up to a special pre-Christmas announcement from Christopher and Eric at their TDPS Holiday Party on December 20th. Until then, the dubiously qualified experts and special correspondents for "The Dinner Party Show" offer their idiosyncratic holiday greetings in a manner you're not soon to forget.

Iconic author Anne Rice returns to kick off Favorites Month on "The Dinner Party Show." Plus, adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand contributes a predictably profane take on "The Night Before Christmas" and Christopher and Eric offer their spin on the week's outrageous headlines in The Not Report.

Dark Nights Fest 2015 concludes a month long celebration of Christopher's brand-new novella, Kiss The Flame. He and Eric are joined by "1001 Dark Nights" authors Lara Adrian, Shayla Black, Melissa Foster, Donna Grant, Alexandra Ivy, Lorelei James, Laura Kaye, Laura Wright and Rebecca Zanetti for a spirited discussion about the steamier side of romance. Better yet, you can shop each author's pick for their favorite romance novel of all time in our Favorites section starting at showtime, Sunday, November 29th, 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT.

Jennifer L. Armentrout talks with Christopher and Eric about writing romantic fiction, her new "1001 Dark Nights" novella "Dream of You" and her hashtag #UseSocialMediaForGood as the monthlong Kiss the Flame Month celebration of Christopher's brand-new erotic romance novella continues.

Christopher and Eric celebrate the release of "Kiss the Flame," a continuation of Christopher's series "The Desire Exchange"—which includes "The Flame" and "The Surrender Gate"—under the "1001 Dark Nights" erotic romance collaboration. Plus: dubiously qualified relationship expert Ms. JoNell Samms surprises Christopher with a lesson in fantasy versus reality.

New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren (the Beautiful Bastard series)—the writing team of Lauren Billings and Christina Hobbs—continue Kiss the Flame Month with tales of writing, publishing and loving contemporary romance. Plus, Christopher and Eric unload their annoyance on the week's most idiotic and exasperating news and headlines in The Not Report. Relationship expert Miss JoNell Samms has an interesting new method for celebrating the release of Christopher's latest erotic romance.

Lexi Blake (The Masters & Mercenaries Series) kicks off Kiss the Flame month as the bestselling author and electronic publishing pioneer discusses with Christopher and Eric the state of the publishing industry, self-promotion, electronic/indie publishing, her latest books and more, including an exclusive Q&A with one of the self-publishing experts she relies on for support and expertise.

The Write Murder Madness tribute to mystery and detective novels continues with iconic author Patricia Cornwell ("Depraved Heart"), inventor of the forensic thriller with her bestselling Kay Scarpetta series. Plus, "Ten Little Idiots" puts a satiric TDPS spin on Agatha Christie's classic detective novel.

The Write Murder Madness tribute to mystery and detective novels continues with bestselling author and electronic publishing pioneer Liliana Hart and her husband Scott Silverii, PhD, retired chief of police in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Plus, "Murder Most Fowl," an unusual fairy tale with a decidedly bloody ending, and Christopher and Eric unload their exasperation on the day's most idiotic and unusual headlines in "The Not Report."

You're the Guest: As they commemorate the October 1 publication of "Write Murder," Eric Shaw Quinn's brand-new murder mystery, Christopher and Eric invite the Party People to set the menu for the hour and respond to their calls and messages left on the Dinner Party Line at 323-PEZ-TDPS.

  Christopher and Eric celebrate the October 1st release of "Write Murder," Eric's brand-new murder mystery. Plus: adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand attempts a reconciliation with his nemesis, Eric Shaw Quinn, with predictably disastrous results in the concluding installment of "Jordan Ampersand Investigates."

Authors Jan Burke and Marcia Clark return for "Write Murder Madness" to discuss their favorite mystery and detective novels. Plus, adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand's ongoing effort to derail the publication of Eric Shaw Quinn's new novel "Write Murder" leads him to examine the mysteries of book signings in "Jordan Ampersand Investigates." And Christopher and Eric offer their exasperated take on current headlines in "The Not Report."

  The all-new fourth season of "The Dinner Party Show" continues with a celebration of mysteries, featuring author, actor and filmmaker John Wilder ("Nobody Dies in Hollywood"), as Christopher and Eric celebrate the pending publication of Eric's new novel "Write Murder." Plus, adorably incompetent critic-at-large "Jordan Ampersand" continues his attempts to derail the publication of "Write Murder" in "Jordan Ampersand Investigates."

#Hannibalism! The ALL-NEW fourth season of "The Dinner Party Show" premieres with special guest Bryan Fuller ("Hannibal"). Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand debuts his latest series, "Jordan Ampersand Investigates," in an attempt to derail co-host Eric Shaw Quinn's plans to publish his new novel "Write Murder." Plus, Christopher and Eric catch up after the summer hiatus and offer their take on idiotic and exasperating events in the news.

The sixth edition of the TDPS Summer Sampler series celebrates a new menu of Christopher and Eric's favorite books, music, gadgets and other products and reviews the favorites of past guests including Marc Andreyko, Steve Berry, Lexi Blake, Jan Burke, Ted Casablanca, Marcia Clark, Jackie Collins, Bryan Fuller, Gregg Hurwitz, Ted Johnson, Julie Kenner, Leslie S. Klinger, Alec Mapa, Jack Morrissey, Anne Rice, Tony Sweet and Tim Williams.

The fifth installment of the TDPS Summer Sampler is all about "The Dinner Party Show" and highlights some of Christopher and Eric's favorite outrageous moments from the past three seasons featuring Jan Burke, Marcia Clark, Caprice Crane, Patricia Cornwell, Pauly David, Greg Hurwitz, Alec Mapa, Ed Marco, Armistead Maupin, Jack Morrissey, Anne Rice, Tony Sweet and Ann Walker.

The fourth installment of the TDPS Summer Sampler turns the "1001 Dark Nights" Author Spotlight on Elisabeth Naughton. Plus, R-rated thoughts on sex, romance and relationships from Laura Benanti, Jackie Collins, novelist Heather Graham, Chad Hodge, Jenny Johnson, Alec Mapa, Anne Rice, Tony Sweet and Ann Walker.

The third installment of the TDPS Summer Sampler features a new "1001 Dark Nights" Author Spotlight on Larissa Ione. Plus: tips, tricks and secrets about books and writing and the publishing industry from Ted Casablanca, Jackie Collins, Patricia Cornwell, Kami Garcia, Armistead Maupin, Anne Rice, MJ Rose, Dan Savage, Margaret Stohl and Patricia Nell Warren.

The second installment of the TDPS Summer Sampler features a new interview with Jackie Collins dishing about her role in "Sharknado 3: Oh, Hell No." Plus: juicy gossip and insider-information about Hollywood with Shoshana Bean, Laura Benanti, Marcia Clark, Jackie Collins, Blake Crouch, Barrett Foa, Bryan Fuller, Terry Hayes, Chad Hodge, Ted Johnson, Heather Matarazzo, Jack Morrissey and Tim Williams.

The TDPS Summer Sampler Series kicks off with "Out & Proud" featuring poignant, thoughtful and hilarious reflections on self-acceptance and self-discovery from Calpernia Addams, Chaz Bono, Alec Mapa and Jamie Hebert, Armistead Maupin, Miss Coco Peru, Dan Savage and Patricia Nell Warren. Plus: An all-new interview with Robert L Camina, director of the powerful new documentary, narrated by Christopher, "Upstairs Inferno."

Win a signed copy of the sexy new novel from Jackie Collins by taking part in a special contest on The Dinner Party Show's Facebook page during this encore presentation, 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT on Sunday, July 5, 2015. JoNell Samms, dubiously qualified expert on relationships (and taxidermy), for "The Dinner Party Show" celebrates the holiday from center court of the worst mall in America, located in the deep, deep South. Scheduled guests include bombastic evangelist Rev. Graham Craquers, obliviously offensive critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand and clueless travel "expert" Tanya Lee Musgrave.

Bestselling author and raconteur Jackie Collins returns to discuss "The Santangelos," featuring her iconic heroine Lucky Santangelo, and responds to listener questions and comments. Plus, Christopher and Eric discuss the cancellation of NBC's "Hannibal" and their summer hiatus plans and celebrate the Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage.

Christopher and Eric interrupt their regularly scheduled programming for this special breaking news bulletin from fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery! Once again, our highest court has ruled against bigotry and equality has been declared the law of the land. Now it's time to just f**ing dance!

Bryan Fuller, the creator of NBC's "Hannibal," returns to conclude our monthlong #Hannibalism celebration and the winner of a special Red Dragon print featured on the show is revealed. Plus, critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand speaks out against "dumb-shaming" and a brand-new advertiser debuts a preview for "Crown of Daggers," which is (probably) not a "Game of Thrones" ripoff.

Bestselling authors Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl return for a third helping of #Hannibalism, celebrating NBC's "Hannibal," and to discuss the latest installment in their popular "Dangerous Creatures" series.

Bryan Fuller returns to discuss NBC's "Hannibal," and a second helping of #Hannibalism, with prolific character actor and FullerVerse fan-favorite Beth Grant. Meanwhile, dubiously qualified relationship expert JoNell Samms offers advice to a listener named "H. Lecter," and a brand-new advertiser debuts a preview for "House Shockers," the reality show featuring entrepreneurs forced to run their small businesses from homes that weren't designed for them. This week, a pair of Beanie Baby dealers are forced to work from a house with a very unusual dungeon.

#Hannibalism descends as Christopher and Eric welcome filmmaker Bryan Fuller back to the banquet table to dissect the third season of NBC's hit drama series "Hannibal." Meanwhile, adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand attempts to discern whether the gorier elements of "Hannibal" are true-to-life, and a brand-new advertiser debuts the trailer for "True Horror," a bone-chilling tale of the current Republican presidential nomination candidates.

In an all new livecast, Christopher and Eric ask you, their beloved Party People, to discuss the most anticipated movies of summer 2015. The Party Line (323-PEZ-TDPS) is always open for your voicemails. Plus, the hosts talk books and conventions, demolish the idiotic and unusual in the headlines and debut a new edition of Christopher & Eric's Favorites.

Armistead Maupin joins Christopher and Eric for an intimate and lively conversation about his latest novel, the final installment in his beloved TALES OF THE CITY series, THE DAYS OF ANNA MADRIGAL. Along the way Armistead answers questions from the Party People and shares witty, nostalgic tales of his storied career. Christopher and Eric agree; this episode is one of their finest.

Ahead of the Romantic Times Booklovers convention in Dallas, bestselling authors Lexi Blake (“Dungeon Games: A Masters and Mercenaries Novella”) and Julie Kenner (“Caress of Pleasure: A Dark Pleasures Novella”) join “The Dinner Party Show” to discuss erotic romance, the importance of swag, the impact of the digital revolution on publishing and the “1001 Dark Nights” series.

Filmmaker Chad Hodge returns to "The Dinner Party Show" with author Blake Crouch to talk up their event series on Fox TV, “Wayward Pines," based on Blake's wildly popular series of novels. Advertiser spotlights include "Multiple Personality Disorder Detective Agency" and "Audiobook Bestsellers: The Tardackian Prophecy." And Christopher and Eric dish and dissect the idiotic and unusual in the headlines.

Singer and renowned raconteur Sam Harris chats with Christopher and Eric about his storied career, from winning "Star Search" in its very first season to his Tony-nominated work on Broadway and his recent memoir, "Ham: Slices of a Life: True LifeTales" (Gallery Books) Also, an installment of "Doing Authors!" goes very, very wrong when adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand gets involved with Eric's attempts to promote the pending release of his new novel "Ghost Story." Plus, a new advertiser debuts the promo for disaffected hipster superhero "Whatever Man!"

Actor and activist Heather Matarazzo ("Welcome to the Dollhouse," "The L Word," "The Princess Diaries," the upcoming Tina Fey/Amy Poehler comedy "Sisters") visits the studio to chat with Christopher and Eric and answer questions from the Party People. An episode of "Book Talk," broadcast live from Persnickety College, goes embarrassingly awry. And a brand-new advertiser debuts: Who's Cheated?, the board game designed for the person who doesn't actually want to play a board game but still wants their family to think they're participating!

Actor and activist Heather Matarazzo ("Welcome to the Dollhouse," "The L Word," "The Princess Diaries," the upcoming Tina Fey/Amy Poehler comedy "Sisters") visits the studio to chat with Christopher and Eric and answer questions from the Party People. An episode of "Book Talk," broadcast live from Persnickety College, goes embarrassingly awry. And a brand-new advertiser debuts: Who's Cheated?, the board game designed for the person who doesn't actually want to play a board game but still wants their family to think they're participating!

Christopher and Eric debate the ideal Spring Break scenario and play messages from the Party People left on the Dinner Party Line at 323-PEZ-TDPS. Adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand tangles with drunk straight girls during a disastrous on-location report from Florida. And a new advertiser debuts: 'Tastrophe, the soft drink flavored with adolescent stupidity blended especially for Spring Break!

Christopher and Eric debate the ideal Spring Break scenario and play messages from the Party People left on the Dinner Party Line at 323-PEZ-TDPS. Adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand tangles with drunk straight girls during a disastrous on-location report from Florida. And a new advertiser debuts: 'Tastrophe, the soft drink flavored with adolescent stupidity blended especially for Spring Break!

Self-professed film geek and Hollywood historian Jack Morrissey returns to discuss modern movie classics with Christopher and Eric—current and recent films they believe will stand the test of time. PLUS: fairly deranged newsman Breck Artery's infamous exposé of Peter Cottontail, Christopher bids farewell to his cats and the debut of a brand-new feature: Christopher & Eric's Favorites!

Self-professed film geek and Hollywood historian Jack Morrissey returns to discuss modern movie classics with Christopher and Eric—current and recent films they believe will stand the test of time. PLUS: fairly deranged newsman Breck Artery's infamous exposé of Peter Cottontail, Christopher bids farewell to his cats and the debut of a brand-new feature: Christopher & Eric's Favorites!

Filmmaker and friend of "The Dinner Party Show" Adam Robitel reveals secrets about his creepy new horror film "The Taking of Deborah Logan." Bestselling author Kristen Proby ("Easy With You") submits to our infamous "1001 Dark Nights" Author Spotlight. And fairly deranged newsman Breck Artery attempts to unravel the bizarre secrets behind the Iowa caucuses.

Filmmaker and friend of "The Dinner Party Show" Adam Robitel reveals secrets about his creepy new horror film "The Taking of Deborah Logan." Bestselling author Kristen Proby ("Easy With You") submits to our infamous "1001 Dark Nights" Author Spotlight. And fairly deranged newsman Breck Artery attempts to unravel the bizarre secrets behind the Iowa caucuses.

Bestselling author MJ Rose returns to discuss the state of the publishing industry as well as her latest book, "The Witch of Painted Sorrows." Plus: befuddled critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand attempts to solve California's water crisis. And a crotchety new advertiser debuts: CARP, the Curmudgeon's Association of Retired Persons.

Bestselling author MJ Rose returns to discuss the state of the publishing industry as well as her latest book, "The Witch of Painted Sorrows." Plus: befuddled critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand attempts to solve California's water crisis. And a crotchety new advertiser debuts: CARP, the Curmudgeon's Association of Retired Persons.

Christopher and Eric fight over whose birthday should be celebrated first and for how long. The Party People compete to leave the most inappropriate birthday greeting on the show's Party Line (323-PEZ-TDPS) The show's special correspondents offer birthday greetings ranging from the celebratory to the insulting.

Christopher and Eric fight over whose birthday should be celebrated first and for how long. The Party People compete to leave the most inappropriate birthday greeting on the show's Party Line (323-PEZ-TDPS) The show's special correspondents offer birthday greetings ranging from the celebratory to the insulting.

Christopher and Eric are joined by Heather Graham, the New York Times bestselling author of over 100 novels, for a lively discussion of “aging passionately”. How do you keep the fire burning in the oven when there's snow on the roof? It's one thing to age gracefully. But maintaining your passion for love, family and work as you grow older is quite another. There are some surprising answers and some surprising admissions in this thoughtful episode of The Dinner Party Show. Relationship expert JoNell Samms takes us to center court at the Poison Creek Mall for a glimpse of her take on the issue as well.

Christopher and Eric are joined by Heather Graham, the New York Times bestselling author of over 100 novels, for a lively discussion of “aging passionately”. How do you keep the fire burning in the oven when there's snow on the roof? It's one thing to age gracefully. But maintaining your passion for love, family and work as you grow older is quite another. There are some surprising answers and some surprising admissions in this thoughtful episode of The Dinner Party Show. Relationship expert JoNell Samms takes us to center court at the Poison Creek Mall for a glimpse of her take on the issue as well.

Jackie Collins, the legendary novelist who redefined Hollywood glamour, joins Christopher and Eric for this fabulous livecast, and the guys are practically besides themselves with excitement the whole time. Jackie shares her advice on writing, social media and meeting men on Grindr. Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand tries to get in on the action as well.

Jackie Collins, the legendary novelist who redefined Hollywood glamour, joins Christopher and Eric for this fabulous livecast, and the guys are practically besides themselves with excitement the whole time. Jackie shares her advice on writing, social media and meeting men on Grindr. Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand tries to get in on the action as well.

Romance Month continues on The Dinner Party Show. Relationship expert Miss JoNell Samms returns to dress up this encore presentation of one of her old classics with an all new introduction featuring a friend she met on the Internet. A friend who uses hand puppets to give live readings of erotic romance novels. JoNell. The Internet. Puppets who like to touch things. What could possibly go wrong? Find out in this podcast.