Podcast appearances and mentions of Author J Ryan

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New York Times bestselling author, J. Ryan Stradal, spoke to me about the unsurpassed passive aggressiveness of Midwesterners, writing about the restaurant industry during the pandemic, and his latest novel SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE LAKESIDE SUPPER CLUB. J. Ryan Stradal is the award-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest and national bestseller The Lager Queen of Minnesota, named one of the year's best books by NPR, USA Today, Booklist, and many others. His latest novel is Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club, described as “... a sharp and poignant tale of a couple from two different restaurant families in rural Minnesota – one has inherited her grandparents' old-fashioned supper club, and the other is heir to a chain of homestyle diners (known for putting those supper clubs out of business).” The book was named An Amazon Best Book of April 2023. New York Times bestselling author Roxane Gay said of the novel, “This is a perfect book.” And in a starred review, Kirkus called it, “A loving ode to supper clubs, the Midwest, and the people there who try their best to make life worth living.” J. Ryan Stradal has also worked extensively in TV, story editing and producing shows for VH-1, MTV, ABC, FOX, TLC, A&E, Discovery, and History. Working primarily for Original Productions from 2008 to 2014, he was the senior story producer on “Deadliest Catch” and “Ice Road Truckers” and a supervising producer on "Storage Wars," and “Storage Wars: Texas.” [Discover The Writer Files Extra: Get 'The Writer Files' Podcast Delivered Straight to Your Inbox at writerfiles.fm] [If you're a fan of The Writer Files, please click FOLLOW to automatically see new interviews. And drop us a rating or a review wherever you listen] In this file, J. Ryan Stradal and I discussed:  What it was like during the sunset of the halcyon days at MTV and VH1 Producing a popular reality TV show in the Canadian Arctic How he wrote a novel in the margins of editing Storage Wars  The unique dining experience of a Midwestern supper club Why writers need to ditch perfection And a lot more! Show Notes: jryanstradal.com Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club by J. Ryan Stradal (Amazon) J. Ryan Stradal Amazon Author Page J. Ryan Stradal on Instagram J. Ryan Stradal on Twitter Kelton Reid on Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AViD Author J. Ryan Stradal joins host Aaron Gernes on the latest episode of the DMPL Podcast. Stradal will be at the Central Library on Monday, May 1, at 7 PM for the program. During the podcast, Stradal talks about what he misses about the midwest, the Succession-esque struggles of family business, and how the first chapter in Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club was inspired by emotional events that occurred in his own life. Show Notes AViD Presents: J. Ryan Stradal J. Ryan's Books Saturday Night at the Lakeside Supper Club (2023) The Lager Queen of Minnesota (2019) Kitchens of the Great Midwest (2015) J. Ryan's Suggestions: The Overstory, by Richard Powers They're Going to Love You, by Meg Howrey The Crow Valley Karaoke Championships, by Ali Bryan  

Bestselling author J. Ryan Stradal discusses his newest novel, a family drama called The Lager Queen of Minnesota. It depicts how midwestern values, hard work, fate and some world-class beer helped a group of women succeed in a man’s world of beermaking. Our host Ann Bocock sits down with J. Ryan Stradal to talk about the strong resilient women in his life and how his mother is a source of inspiration for his books. He also explains the misrepresentation of the Midwest in media and his goal to accurately portray his hometown. While doing research for his novel, Stradal toured through Midwestern breweries and talks about the female brewmasters he met along the way. In addition to his family drama, Stradal wrote Kitchens of the Great Midwest and discusses the unifying role of food in his books. Get all the details on this week’s episode of GO Between the Covers! Connect with J. Ryan Stradal: Twitter, Instagram: @jryanstradal Facebook: @stradal Website: http://www.jryanstradal.com And connect with us! https://www.southfloridapbs.org/gobtc/ Facebook: @BetweenTheCoversSouthFloridaPBS Twitter: @WPBT2, @WXELTV

It starts with the unequal distribution of inheritance through the sale of a family farm. It ends with two sisters and a granddaughter finding peace in their passion for brewing beer. The women in this story are devoted to their craft, although not always to each other. Their journey will resonate with families of any background in any part of the world. Beer lovers will appreciate the attention to detail author J. Ryan Stradal brings to this novel, in which he pays tribute to his native Minnesota from his adopted home of Los Angeles. His ingrained love for family and tradition is gently blended with humor and a deep understanding of the grieving process. In “The Lager Queen of Minnesota,” Stradal has developed a story that draws us in and reminds us of what is truly important. What comes through in this interview, as in his writing, is Stradal’s appreciation of his roots. Blood is thicker than water, and apparently, so is beer.

We’re talking about Secrets to Longevity & Diabetes with musical inspiration from Dionne Warwick. Living longer and increasing your life expectancy with diabetes doesn't have to be a chore. From flossing your teeth daily to getting a good night’s sleep, there are simple things you can do to help you live long, happy and healthy life. Dionne Warwick has enjoyed a tremendously long career as a singer.  She ranks second to Aretha Franklin as the most charted female vocalist with 69 singles making the Billboard Hot 100 during the rock era (1955–1999). Dionne Warwick once explained her longevity to Jet magazine, saying, "I really attribute it to remaining who I am and not jumping ship, being completely cognizant of what the people ... are accustomed to hearing from me.” Guests include The Lager Queen of Minnesota and Kitchens of the Great Midwest Author J. Ryan Stradal, Deborah Greenwood PhD, RN, BC-ADM, CDE, FAADE, Fonzi Thornton, Rachel Stahl MS, RD, CDN, CDE, and Lorraine Brooks. Throughout the podcast we will be featuring music from Dionne Warwick’s ‘Dionne’ album featuring I'll Never Love This Way Again and Deja Vu courtesy of SONY Music.

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek has some features on how the Chicago-area arts community is responding to the COVID-19 situation. Gary has the story of a Chicago theater company that's using technology to reach audiences even when people are staying at home. Gary also has a feature about a group of Chicago creatives who have come together to raise money for their fellow artists in this moment of crisis. The Dueling Critics, Kerry Reid and Jonathan Abarbanel, stop by to talk about some of the women who helped shape Chicago theater over the years. Gary looks at some of the ways movies studios are releasing their new films. And a conversation with author J. Ryan Stradal about his book, THE LAGER QUEEN OF MINNESOTA.

Author J. Ryan Stradal continues the conversation in discussing his baby, the fictional brewery, Artemis, featured in his 2nd novel, The Lager Queen of Minnesota. He dives deep in how a beer can tell a lot about a character as well as provides sage advice to up and coming writers.

Author J. Ryan Stradal of acclaimed books, Kitchens of the Great Midwest, and The Lager Queen of Minnesota, chats about the fictional brewery in his latest novel, Artemis Brewery.

In today’s spoiler-free mini-episode, I (Kaytee) am chatting with J. Ryan Stradal, author of The Lager Queen of Minnesota (his new release) and Kitchens of the Great Midwest (his previous release that I loved!). This minisode is full of midwest charm and belly laughs. I hope you love it. In this “minisode”, Kaytee and J. Ryan are talking about beer, and family, and Minnesota, and middle-class America. We talk about mentors and the writing life, and which pies are our favorites. We’re also getting a little bit silly regarding the “research” required to write a really good book about beer. And, as always, we’ll end with a book he wants to press into your hands, readers! Minisode shownotes are not timestamped, but linked titles are below for you to peruse. The Lager Queen of Minneosta by J Ryan Stradal Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J Ryan Stradal The Pink Boots Society The Wanderers by Meg Howrey Connect with J. Ryan: jryanstradal.com is his website, or email him at kitchens.midwest@gmail.com  

Ryan and Jacob sit down over beers with New York Times best-selling author of "Kitchens of the Great Midwest" J. Ryan Stradal to discuss dessert bars, answer reader questions from last month's Book Squad, talk about Jacob meeting J. Ryan at his first public reading, and hear Ryan’s predictions for Los Angeles sportball teams. Full episode up now wherever you consume podcasts! Listen to "The Augustus McKinnon Story" here: https://gorskypress.bandcamp.com/album/j-ryan-stradal-reads-the-augustus-mackinnon-story And don't forget to sign up for the Patreon to see what you're hearing and get tons more exclusive content at www.patreon.com/dyinginthehollywoodhills

This week on Eat Your Words, host Cathy Erway welcomes author J. Ryan Stradal, whose first novel, Kitchens of the Great Midwest, was published by on July 28th, 2015, and reached the New York Times Hardcover Best Seller list at #19 on its third week of release. In April 2016, the American Booksellers Association named Kitchens the Indies Choice Book of the Year Award – Adult Debut Winner.