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Withywindle is a whimsical interactive show for kids who love stories, words, and groan-worthy jokes and features your favorite authors and illustrators. Part book club, part game show it's your weekly adventure through the wild world of wordplay. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    • Apr 1, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
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    The Withywindle podcast is a delightful and entertaining show that has quickly become a favorite for me and my siblings. The hosts, David and Gram, bring so much humor and wit to each episode, making it a joy to listen to. We especially love the jokes and ongoing inside jokes that have become part of our family's vernacular. The book club aspect of the podcast is fantastic, introducing literary devices and deep conversations in a kid-friendly way. The author interviews have also been a highlight, as we have discovered many amazing books based on their recommendations. Overall, this podcast is pure silliness and entertainment that our whole family looks forward to.

    The best aspect of The Withywindle podcast is its ability to effortlessly introduce literary devices and deep conversation in a kid-friendly way. The hosts do an excellent job of making these concepts accessible and enjoyable for children while still teaching valuable lessons. This makes it an excellent resource for aspiring writers and voracious readers alike. Additionally, the ongoing jokes and sound effects add an extra layer of fun to each episode, making it engaging for listeners of all ages. We also appreciate the author interviews, which have allowed us to discover new books and authors that we may not have encountered otherwise.

    One possible downside of the podcast is that there have been times when episodes are released late. While this is understandable as life can be unpredictable, it can be disappointing for eager listeners who are eagerly awaiting new content. However, this minor inconvenience does not detract from the overall enjoyment of the podcast.

    In conclusion, The Withywindle podcast is a fantastic source of entertainment for the whole family. It seamlessly combines literary discussions with humor and silliness, creating a truly unique listening experience. Whether you're looking for a book club for kids or author interviews, this podcast has something for everyone. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys literature and loves to laugh.



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    Season 7 is coming soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2024 3:22


    Season 7 is coming soon . . . but Graeme is missing . . . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    6.9: The Questionpalooza 6!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 107:49


    Withywindle is back with one more episode of season 6 and, as is our custom, we're answering your questions! Plus we have two listeners stories, a Christmas-themed snack time, and more. So hit that play button and tune in as we discuss things like the nature of s'mores, cereal, animals, sauces at Chick-fil-a, and MUCH more. Happy listening! Looking for a poster? Shop Here.This episode is brought to you by Read Aloud Revival's Christmas School! Click here to learn more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    6.8: Logan Green Sounds Off

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 103:39


    If you've been listening to this podcast for a while, you have heard us talk about (or, well, to) our editor Logan Green from time to time. Well this week he's our very special guest on the show. He joined us to answer questions about audio editing, his favorite books, his opinion of Graeme, and much more. So hit play and tune in to all the nonsense! Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    6.7: Anna James Wanders into Our Bookish Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 109:54


    Anna James is a number of cool things: She's the author of the Pages and Co. books, she's English (and therefore a tea drinker), she's a fan of the Lord of the Rings, and now she can add “guest on Withywindle” to the list! So click that play button and tune in to our conversation with her about snacks, books, writing, and wandering. Plus, there's all the usual nonsense! Happy listening . . . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    6.6: Andrew Peterson Ambles Over

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 113:22


    Andrew Peterson is back—and he's a got a brand new Wingfeather-themed book out today! What an honor to have him back on the show! So join us for another delightful episode full of all the Withywindle nonsense alongside a great conversation with a talented and gracious author. Happy listening!Want to order Andrew's new book, A Guide to Glipwood Forest, through our bookshop, Goldberry Books? You can do that here! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn more about their beautiful new picture books. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    6.5: It's a LIVE episode with the miraculous Kate Albus!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 76:19


    Recently, Kate Albus, author of A Place to Hang the Moon and Nothing Else but Miracles joined us for a delightful live recording of Withywindle that featured plenty of conversation about snacks, good books, and fun nonsense—all with a live audience! It was a great time and this episode is the result of that time together. We hope you like it . . . Happy listening! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn more about their beautiful new picture books.Plus, don't forget to dress up as your favorite character from Aesop's Fables as part of the customs contest sponsored by CiRCE Books! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    6.4: Scott Chantler is Dubbed Knight of the Withywindle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 100:32


    Scott Chantler is the author/illustrator of many books, most recently the delightful graphic novel Squire and Knight. Well this week he adds "guest on Withywindle” to his long list of accolades so that's probably just about the highest honor of his career (ha!). There's talk about food and favorite books and a quiz, plus all the usual nonsense you get on this podcast. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

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    6.3: Carolyn Leiloglou Artfully Steals the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2023 91:38


    Welcome back to a new episode of Withywindle, filled with all kinds of delightful nonsense, including all the usual whimsey (and snacks). But this week also features art heists. And Carolyn Leiloglou, who knows a lot about art and, as it turns out, art heists! Happy listening!This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn more about their beautiful new picture books.Plus, don't forget to dress up as your favorite character from Aesop's Fables as part of the customs contest sponsored by CiRCE Books! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    6.2: Dave Eggers?! Impossible (But True)!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 97:10


    This week the one-and-only Dave Eggers (author of one of our favorite books of the year) joins the show, so hit that play button and great ready for a great, wide-ranging conversation to go along with all of the normal shenanigans on an episode of Withywindle. Happy listening! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn more about their beautiful new picture books. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    6.1: Mac Barnett Launches Season Six!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 92:56


    Welcome back to Withywindle and thanks for tuning into season six! This season will include a few tweaks, but it will still be full of the same jokes, stories, snacks, guests, riddles, and word play you're used to! Here in season six, episode one (aka, episode 50!), storyteller Mac Barnett joins the show and proves himself to be a really fun guy to hang out with in addition to being a really talented author. So hit that play button and get ready for the nonsense! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    Season 6 is Coming Soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 3:14


    Season 6 is coming soon, with plenty of guest interviews and all the jokes, riddles, stories,and snacks you've come to expect. But first the guys need to make it back to land... This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    Hear Ye, Hear Ye!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 2:23


    Just two days remain before the deadline to order the robes of Nonsensia (errr, Withywindle T-shirts), so don't wait. Here's two minutes of nonsense to remind you. And here is the link: This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    5.9 Questionpa5za!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 97:15


    After a brief delay, for which we apologize, we're back with the final episode of season 5: Questionpa5za, in which we answer many questions from our wonderful listeners. Buckle up; this is a wild one. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    In Which We Read Four of Your Stories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 66:05


    For the last few seasons we have been receiving some truly delightful short stories, written by listeners of this podcast. In this very special episode, we share four of them (complete with sound-effects). So grab a snack and tune in because we assure you: hijinks are just around the corner! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    5.7 John Erickson Says Howdy

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2023 82:06


    John Erickson is a real, bonafide Cowboy from Texas who lives on a cattle ranch. He also most famous for the Hank the Cowdog books, which we know many of you love. So click that play button and settle in for some Cowboy talk (as well as all the other good stuff you'll typically find a Withywindle episode!). If you want to pre-order a copy of the King Arthur book we discussed on the show today you can do so here.And here is where you can sign up for the newsletter and/or leave a comment! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

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    5.6 Sarah Mackenzie Enlivens Things

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 94:32


    Sarah Mackenzie is an advocate for all things children's books, first with her podcast, The Read Aloud Revival, but now also through her publishing imprint, Waxwing Books, through which she has published her first picture book, A Little More Beautiful. It's a delightful book and we're very excited that she joined us for this week's author conversation. We chatted about roller coasters, baked potatoes, and books, of course. So click play and buckle up for another wonderful Withywindle ride. (Bonus: this episode features English snacks.) Happy listening! If you want to pre-order a copy of the King Arthur book we discussed on the show today you can do so here.And here is where you can sign up for the newsletter and/or leave a comment! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    5.5: It's Not a Fable, Brandon Mull Is Our Guest This Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 84:47


    Brandon Mull is the author of many books for children, perhaps most notably the Fablehaven books, but he's very interested in stories of all kinds—and snacks—so it only makes sense that he came on Withwyindle to discuss both. So sit back, hit play, and check out our conversation with him, plus all the usual nonsense an episode typically includes! Thanks for listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

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    5.4: Jasmine Warga Lands on Planet Withywindle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 85:25


    Jasmine Warga is the award-winning author of middle grade and YA novels including, most recently, A Rover's Story, the journey of a fictional mars rover named Resilience. This week, however, she ventures on to planet Withwyindle to share her favorite snacks, dig into her knowledge of a real planet, and explore her thoughts on a variety of other topics. Plus, this episode has Lazy Words, Riddle Time, Story Time, and more. All in all, it's full of the usual delightful (non)nonsense Withywindle is known for. Happy listening, friends! If you want to pre-order a copy of the King Arthur book we discussed on the show today you can do so here.And here is Out of the Shadow World.And here is where you can sign up for the newsletter and/or leave a comment! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    5.3: Daniel Nayeri Dreams Big

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 97:50


    This isn't Daniel Nayeri's first time on the Withywindle podcast, but it's a fresh experience every time you get to chat with someone as fun and insightful as he is, so we're very excited to have him back on to discuss his new book (and fooooood, of course). Plus, we've got more lazy words, silly jokes, snacks, stories, riddles, and all the rest of the nonsense! Thanks for tuning in yet again! If you want to pre-order a copy of the King Arthur book we discussed on the show today you can do so here.And here is Out of the Shadow World.And here is where you can sign up for the newsletter and/or leave a comment! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    5.2: Hats Off to Jon Klassen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 98:01


    Jon Klassen is one of the greatest visual storytellers out there right now. The illustrator of many wonderful books—from pictures books to middle grade novels—he's someone we have wanted to have on the show for a long time, and now our dreams are coming true! As usual this episode has plenty of other good stuff like jokes and riddles and snacks and stories and lazy words. So press that play button and enjoy! Happy listening! If you want to pre-order a copy of the King Arthur book we discussed on the show today you can do so here.And here is Out of the Shadow World.And here is where you can sign up for the newsletter and/or leave a comment! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    5.1: Margi Preus Leads the Way!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 98:27


    We're back! It's finally time for season five! Our guest is Margi Preus! Margi Preus is an author of many wonderful middle grade novels as well as a number of delightful children's books, and in this episode she comes on to talk about her favorite fairy tales and much, much more. Of course, this episode also features jokes, lazy words, snacks, story time and much more! Happy listening and thanks for tuning in to another season of Withywindle!If you want to pre-order a copy of the King Arthur book we discussed on the show today you can do so here. And here is Out of the Shadow World. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

    Season 5 is coming soon!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 5:00


    Hear ye! Hear ye! Season five of withywindle is coming April 10. Get ready. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Andrew Peterson and Chris Wall Join Forces!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2022 84:00


    This week on Withywindle we talk to author Andrew Peterson and TV producer Chris Wall about their collaboration on the new animated series of Peterson's "Wingfeather" books! You had a ton of great questions and we had a great time chatting with them! Be sure to check out episode one, available now at Angel.com and on Youtube! Of course, this episode also features all the usual nonsense. Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Thanksgiving Minisode!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2022 30:41


    It's not a full episode, but this week we're bringing you a special Thanksgiving-theme Q&A, perfect for those holiday road trips, cooking sessions, or chore times! Happy thanksgiving from all of us at Withywindle! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Ben Hatke Rides Again

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 90:07


    The great Ben Hatke is back! That's right, the author of the Zita the Space Girl and Mighty Jack books joins us to discuss what he is he's working on now; whether his opinion on Cheetos has changed; and all kinds of things related to graphic novels, illustrations, and storytelling. Plus we have story time, snack time, riddle time, and lazy words! Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    The Unusual Episode with the Surprise Guest

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2022 84:18


    We admit it, this is an unusual one. We have a surprise guest (it's a surprise even to him!) . . . we have a bizarre and hilarious story . . .and then there's the nonsense, of course! Thanks for listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Vesper Stamper Illustrates Her Point

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 102:31


    Vesper Stamper is an illustrator and writer who has a new book out now, and this week she is also a special guest on this silly podcast. What a month for her. Of course this episode also features plenty of great nonsense, too with all the usual segments. enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Pam Munoz Ryan Says Hello

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2022 90:53


    This week's guest, Pam Munoz Ryan, is the author of books like Echo, Esperanza Rising, and Solimar, and we're so excited that she was willing to add "guest on Withywindle" to her biography. And, of course, we also have all the usual segments, so click that play button and get ready for plenty of nonsense! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Down the Rabbit Trails with Jonny Jimison

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2022 76:58


    Jonny Jimison is an illustrator known for his graphic novels, The Dragon Lord Saga, but this week he can officially be known as special guest on Withywindle! Plus, we've got all the usual stuff (including another fake a read). So buckle up. This one's full of nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alan Gratz Forms an Alliance with Withywindle

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2022 97:15


    This week's guest, Alan Gratz, is the New York Times bestselling author of seventeen novels for young readers, including Ground Zero, Refugee, Allies,Grenade, Prisoner B-3087, Projekt 1065, and Ban This Book. As always, this episode also features snacks, lazy words, riddles, and more nonsense. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Alyssa Colman Gilds Our Show with Her Presence

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2022 79:46


    Alyssa Colman is the author of heartwarming stories with a classic feel, including middle grade fantasies, THE GILDED GIRL and THE TARNISHED GARDEN, and this week she adds "Guest on Withywindle" to that resume. She is a lot of fun and we had a great time chatting with her. Plus, story time, snack time, lazy words, and riddle time. Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Gary Schmidt Gets Things Started

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 90:14


    Withywindle is back with a whole new season, featuring wonderful guests, lots of stories, and plenty of nonsense! This week, the great Gary Schmidt coms on to talk about writing stories about difficult things, plus lazy words is back, and we introduce a new segment! Happy listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Season 4 is Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 5:23


    Season four of Withywindle is almost here . . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Questionpa3za Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2022 69:32


    At long last, we are back with one more episode of season three! This time Karina Yan Glaser joins us to answer your questions about all kinds of topics. Happy listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Questionpa3za Part 1!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2022 54:18


    Every time we ask for questions you guys deliver! That's right, it's another fun Q&A episode in which we answer your questions about all kinds of things. In fact, we got so many good questions we're doing this in two parts. Here in the first, Graeme and David answer your questions. In part two, special guest Karina Yan Glaser will be coming on (but more on that later). So click play and get ready for the nonsense! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Ken Priebe Animates Your Ears

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 98:17


    Ken Priebe is an animator, illustrator, and author whose new book is a mystery in which a Goblin king is killed and readers get to figure out whodunit. It's a super fun book with a great interactive puzzle and you should read it. But first, check out our conversation with Ken! We talked about snacks and Canada and illustrating and, well, goblins (of course), and a bunch of other miscellaneous topics. Plus: As usual, this episode includes snack time, riddle time, book talk, and another edition of Lazy Words! Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Adam Gidwitz Gets Fairly Grimm

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2022 87:35


    Adam Gidwitz is a wonderful storyteller. In fact, he tells stories in books, on TV, and on his very own podcast called Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest. Today, though, he adds "guest on Withywindle" to that long resume! He joined us to talk about his favorite snacks, his favorite books, and his favorite fairy tales. Plus, as always, this episode has plenty of joking, riddling, Lazy word-ing, and much more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Katherine Arden Brings Some Spooky By the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2022 85:49


    This week's guest, Katherine Arden, likes to write spooky stories for kids of all ages, so in this episode she talks about how she does that, some of her favorite scary books, and a creepy character who lives in her house. This episode also has a Lazy Word, some bad jokes, book talk, and Riddle Time. So, you know, it's another episode of Withywindle! Thanks for tuning in. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Laurel Snyder Brings Endless Laughter Ever After

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2022 82:10


    Laurel Snyder is a best-selling and very successful author and illustrator, but does anything compare to getting to be a guest on Withywindle? Actually, you know what, don't answer that. Either way, Laurel joined the podcast this week to talk about writing, drawing, reading, trolls, snacks, and much more. And of course, as always, this episode also features Lazy Words, Riddle Time, and some truly terrible jokes. Enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    John Hendrix Goes Undercover . . . as himself . . .

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 90:00


    John Hendrix is a best-selling and award-winning author and illustrator of many books, including The Faithful Spy: Dietrich Bonhoeffer and the Plot to Kill Hitler, a really great historical graphic novel, and this week he comes by to uncover some secrets about himself. We had a great time chatting with him and hope you enjoy listening! Plus, as always, we've got jokes, riddles, snack time, book time, and another edition of Laaazzzzyyyyy Words. Happy listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Daniel Nayeri Bakes Up Some Laughs

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2022 95:48


    Daniel Nayeri is the author of Everything Sad is Untrue, which is great and all (and it is great), but he also worked as a chocolatier once upon a time, which means he made chocolate, which also means he fits in perfectly on Withywindle. We do like our snacks and we learned so much about chocolate on this episode! And all kinds of other stuff, too. Plus, as usual we told jokes, talked about lazy words, discussed The Phantom Tollbooth, and shared another riddle. So pull up a chair or plop into a beanbag or settle into your spot in your car (or whatever) and hit that play button and get ready for a good time on this week's episode of Withywindle! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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    Remy Wilkins Strays by the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2022 87:50


    Remy Wilkins is the author of two middle grade novels, Strays and Hush, Hush, but this week he is the author of a guest appearance on Withywindle, which everyone knows is quite the adventure. We had a great time chatting with him. Of course, we also had all the usual segments, too, so get ready for more conversation about The Phantom Tollbooth, Lazy Words, and riddles! Happy listening. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Tim Probert Lights the Way

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 74:16


    The great Tim Probert is the author of the Lightfall books, which are some of our favorite graphic novels, but this week he puts on another hat: guest on Withywindle where he joined us to talk about making books and eating snacks, since that's what we talk about on this podcast. Plus, the guys dig into The Phantom Tollbooth, share another lazy word, talk about fruit, and much more. Thanks for listening! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Kate DiCamillo Steals the Show

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2022 81:55


    We're bbbbbbaaaaaacccccckkkkkkkkk! Welcome to season 3 of Withywindle! Here in episode 3.1 the guys have a wonderful chat with the brilliant Kate DiCamillo, introduce a new segment involving the word world, reconvene for snack time, share a riddle, and bring all sorts of nonsense for your listening pleasure. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Season 3 Is Almost Here!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2022 4:48


    Ten episodes. Ten guests. Ten snack times. Ten jokes. Well Twenty Jokes. 10 discussions about a book. Did we mention ten snack times? That's right. Withywindle is coming back April 1st with season 3 and we're planning on it being better than (or at least just as good as) ever. Fingers crossed. Anyway, talk to you soon and in the meantime, here's a trailer. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    QuestionpaTWOza

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 77:38


    Here we are at the end of season two! Sad day. But on the bright side, it's time for another questionpalooza and we've got a very special guest joining us (again) to help answer some questions. Yep, Samuel Dennison Smitherton is here as our very special guest! So prepare yourself for some witty repartee (good word!) and some curious conversation. Nonsense here we come! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Ben Hatke Hits the Bullseye

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 10, 2021 83:12


    You know Ben Hatke as the author of such beloved books as Zita the Space Girl, Mighty Jack and the Goblin King, and many others. Well, now you can also know him as Ben Hatke, guest on that one podcast you listen to. Yes, that is right: Ben Hatke joined the show this week. Oh yeah, there's also joke time, snack time, riddle time, and book time. Plenty of time for all the usual segments. Buckle up and listen! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Astrid Sheckels Bears with Us

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2021 85:26


    Astrid Sheckels is a talented children's book author and illustrator and she joins the show this week to discuss foxes, bears, drawing foxes and bears, delicious food, advice for young artists, and much more. Of course, there's also jokes, riddles, and Charlotte's Web. Welcome back to Withywindle! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Kate Milford Swoops By

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2021 80:59


    This week, Kate Milford joins the show, plus the guys talk about Charlotte's Webb, tell jokes, talk about Thanksgiving food, and much more. Kate Milford is the New York Times bestselling author of Greenglass House, as well as its sequel, Ghosts of Greenglass House, and five other books set in the same world: The Boneshaker, The Broken Lands, The Left-Handed Fate, the crowdfunded companion book, The Kairos Mechanism, and Bluecrowne, which also began life on Kickstarter but has been reissued in a newly expanded hardcover version from Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. The newest book is The Raconteurs Commonplace Book and is available now wherever books are sold. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Where Grace Lin Meets the Withywindle Gang

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2021 74:51


    Grace Lin is the award-winning and best-selling author/illustrator of The Year of the Dog, Where the Mountain Meets the Moon, When the Star Turned to Silver, Dumpling Days, and many other books. And on this week's episode she joins the guys to talk about her favorite books, her inspirations, and moon-stuff. Oh, and there's plenty of joke time, snack time, and riddle time, too. Let's get on with the nonsense! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

    Jonathan Auxier Makes Us Laugh

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 81:47


    Jonathan Auxier is the author of such books as Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes and The Night Gardener, among others, and he joined the guys this week to discuss his favorite books, his inspiration, his taste in food, and much more. Of course, this episode also includes jokes, riddle time, snack time, and all kinds of shenanigans. Hope you enjoy! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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