Podcast appearances and mentions of Carl Hiaasen

Carl Hiaasen and John Seabrook are out with new books that draw from their personal experiences in order to tell distinctly American stories. First, many of the scenarios in the novel Fever Beach were inspired by Hiaasen's experience living in Florida. The book satirizes the white nationalist movement, following a ragtag militia that forms when its leader is kicked out of the Proud Boys. In today's episode, Hiaasen speaks with Here & Now's Robin Young about striking a balance between satire and reality. Then, New Jersey's Seabrook Farms was once called the biggest vegetable factory on earth. But the family that ran it – according to John Seabrook – was backstabbing, alcoholic, and ruthless. In The Spinach King, Seabrook tells the true story behind his family's empire. In today's episode, he joins NPR's Ari Shapiro for a conversation about the man behind Seabrook Farms, the violence that underlies large fortunes, and family betrayal.To listen to Book of the Day sponsor-free and support NPR's book coverage, sign up for Book of the Day+ at plus.npr.org/bookofthedayLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Send us a textThe Award-Winning Story of Illegal Drugs and Famous Baseball Stars On DVD and Digital Platforms on June 4, 2019"Another masterpiece of wild and woolly Floridiana from Florida's documentarian laureate." - Vincent Mancini, FILMDRUNKSome of the biggest U.S. sports stars come under harsh scrutiny in the eye-opening - and queasily funny -  SCREWBALL , which reveals the real story behind baseball's notorious drug scandal. The film, by award-winning documentarian Billy Corben, will be released on Greenwich Entertainment DVD and digital platforms on June 4, 2019.Recounting the high-profile doping scandal that rocked Major League Baseball, director Billy Corben (Cocaine Cowboys, Magic City Hustle) takes us into the surreal Miami underworld that provided performance-enhancing drugs to Alex Rodriguez, Manny Ramirez and other star players.They say South Florida is a sunny place for shady people and this is certainly true of steroid peddler Anthony Bosch and his most notorious client, Alex Rodriguez of the New York Yankees. While Bosch's medical credentials may be lacking, his storytelling skills are first-rate as he hilariously details the rise and fall of his "health clinic," including mob connections, financial chicanery, his cocaine habit and Rodriguez's eccentric behavior.The documentary plays like a madcap Floridian crime comedy in the vein of Elmore Leonard, Carl Hiaasen and the Coen Brothers while it raises serious questions about the ethics of professional sports. Powerful interests would be happy to let this story slip from memory, but SCREWBALL makes it unforgettable.(From 6-4-19)

Carl Hiaasen: gin & tonic (Barr Hill gin, tonic, lime wedge)Carl discusses the talented Vince Vaughn and how he will forever more inhabit the character Yancy, tells how his surroundings in Florida have changed so much since the time of his youth and why that has inspired him to make Florida a recurring ‘character' in his novels, reveals a time that he was nearly eaten by an alligator while floating on an inner tube, shares incredible personal stories with Jimmy Buffett and Warren Zevon, names the book that expanded for him what can be possible to do in a novel, and offers an important piece of advice especially if you live in Florida.

Catch up with the summer cultural calendar with this pledge-drive miniseries. Today, Jordan Lauf, producer for All Of It and its book club, Get Lit with All Of It, recommends some of the books coming out this summer.Some of the books on Jordan's list:Fever Beach by Carl Hiaasen (out now) The Antidote by Karen Russell (out now)Flashlight by Susan Choi (out June 3rd) King of Ashes by SA Cosby (June 10th) The Listeners by Maggie Stiefvater (June 3rd)A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst (July 8th) Baldwin– A Love Story by Nicholas Boggs (out August 19th) Audition by Katie Kitamura (Get Lit with All Of It selection, May 29)

The latest novel from Carl Hiaasen lampoons white supremacy, far-right extremism, dark money, billionaires, and our polarized culture, with Florida as the story's cultural backdrop. Hiaasen discusses the novel, titled Fever Beach ahead of a speaking engagement Thursday evening at the Strand.

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to novelist Carl Hiaasen, who has been spinning wild tales of heroes and villains in Florida for nearly 40 years. They talk about his new book, “Fever Beach,” and lots more — including his longtime friendship with Jimmy Buffett.

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David Shelley is Chief Executive Officer of the Hachette Book Group, which is home to seven publishing divisions – Basic Books Group; Grand Central Publishing; Hachette Audio; Little, Brown and Company; Little, Brown Books for Young Readers; Orbit; and Workman Running Press Group. He also serves as CEO of Hachette UK, the second largest UK publisher, with 12 autonomous divisions and over 50 imprints.  During his tenure, he published bestselling authors including Mitch Albom, Mark Billingham, Patricia Cornwell, Carl Hiaasen, Dennis Lehane, Val McDermid, and J.K Rowling. In 2015, he was named CEO of Orion and Little, Brown, and later appointed Group CEO of Hachette UK in 2018. In 2024, Lagardère tapped David to also oversee Hachette Book Group in the US as part of a new English-language management structure. He has since transformed the New York-based company, ushering in new imprints, high-profile hires, and boosting revenue and profit – HBG sales were up 7% over 2023—the biggest jump posted by any of the groups in Lagardère's publishing business.  David's leadership is defined by the company's four strategic business pillars: Understanding Consumers, Changing the Story, Owner Mentality and Growth Mindset. He fosters open communication with the 3,500 employees he leads across both sides of the Atlantic, cultivating a sense of community while aligning all business teams. David is an Officer and past President of the Publishers Association, a trustee of The Reading Agency, and a director of Tate Enterprises.

In Episode 242, Greg and Pam discuss Daphne, being busy, and colleges. Many thanks to TheKickassKnitter Peggy for the episode introduction! She is the host of Spinning on 2 Wheels. We would love to have YOU record and introduction to the show! You can find details in the Ravelry Group Pages or on our website here. Check out our group on Facebook! We would love to have you join us there. GIVEAWAY: Check out our MONTHLY giveaway just because our listeners are AWESOME! You can enter the monthly giveaway using this Google Form. SUPPORT THE SHOW KnitPicks & Crochet.com We are KnitPicks and Crochet.com (owned by KnitPicks) Affiliates! This means if you are going to shop at KnitPicks or Crochet.com, and start by clicking their names, the Unraveling Podcast will get a small commission at no extra cost to you! It's an easy way to support the podcast passively. (Note: links to specific yarns or products will appear like https://shrsl.com/3xzh0. These are correct and are custom links to track our account. They are safe!) Knitpicks Coupon Page * WeCrochet Coupon Page (Pam hasn't been able to find a page on crochet.com!) Patreon You can financially support Unraveling…a knitting podcast on Patreon! Monthly membership levels are available at Swatch ($1), Shawl ($3), and Sweater ($6) and come with rewards like early access to book club episodes, access to a quarterly Zoom call, discounts on all Knitting Daddy patterns, and holiday cards. Everything available via Patreon is extra, the show remains unchanged and free. Financial support through Patreon helps us cover expenses like web hosting, prizes, prize shipping, and equipment upgrades. ***Our next Patreon Zoom call will be on Sunday, June 22 at 3:30pm Eastern.*** NOTES Greg's Projects Greg finished working on a hat kit from Stunning String Studio that he picked up at the Carolina Fiber Fest. Greg is thinking about printing a tabletop swift. Pam's Project Pam worked on a pair of Fish Lips Kiss Heel socks by Sox Therapist using Must Stash Yarn in the Must Match Set. Pam worked on a Bias Garter Scarf using KnitPicks Swish Worsted. No pattern. Pam is making this for the Foster Care to Success Red Scarf Program. Pam started Recalibrate by Shana S. Cohen. She used PAKnitWit, Sarah Jordan's, blog post about Recalibrate math. She is using Robin's Promise, Madeleine Tosh, Twist Fiber Studio (no longer dyeing). Pam swatched for Choose Your Own Adventure Tee by Allyson Dykhuizen. She is using Juniper Moon Farms Zooey. She also mentioned the crocheted Kitchen Chair Cat Hammock she made. Book Club We continue the next book club book! We will be reading The Golden Thread: How Fabric Changed History by Kassia St. Clair. Share how you are will enjoy the book on social media with #UnravelingBookClub. Events It's here! It's time for the Knitting Bag of Tricks KAL. We will be working our way through Patty Lyons' Knitting Bag of Tricks and Knitting Bag of Tricks Workbook. You need both of these books together for the lessons! You can find ALL the details here. Miscellaneous Greg mentioned the Dungeons and Dragons: Honor Among Thieves movie. Pam mentioned her Hornshaw Woodworks tabletop swift. Pam mentioned Blue Bunny Mini Cones, the HBO show White Lotus and the book Squeeze Me by Carl Hiaasen. Pam mentioned the app 5 Calls. Pam mentioned historian Heather Cox Richardson. She is on Facebook and Substack. Greg can also be found talking about knitting and playing Dungeons & Dragons at Crits and Knits, which you might consider nominating for The AuDIAs, in the “Best D&D Actual Play” category. Affiliate Link Disclousure We are a KnitPicks Affiliate! This means that if you click on a KnitPicks link or Crochet.com, or the banner ad and make a purchase, we will receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This post contains affiliate links. That means that if you click on a link to Amazon and subsequently make a purchase, we'll receive a small commission from the sale. You pay the same, and the commissions will help cover our podcasting expenses. Our opinions are always our own. Find us all over the Internet Patreon: Unraveling…a knitting podcast Subscribe in iTunes: The Unraveling Podcast Podcast RSS Feed: Unraveling Podcast Facebook: Unraveling Podcast Instagram: @UnravelingPodcast Ravelry Group: Unraveling Podcast Greg is KnittingDaddy on Ravelry, @KnittingDaddy on Instagram, and also writes the KnittingDaddy blog. Pam is pammaher on Ravelry  and @pammaher on Instagram

Paul and Erin review two films set primarily around strip clubs. Our art pick is Atom Egoyan's 1994 web-of-life drama EXOTICA, and our trash pick is Andrew Bergman's 1996 Demi Moore comedy STRIPTEASE.

After we discovered the existence of a children's film based on a novel by Bad Monkey and Striptease author Carl Hiaasen, we just had to take a look. And what an array of surprises we found there... Presented by J.R. Southall, with Iain Martin

Russell Little was a boy from Amarillo, Texas who met the right woman and moved to Houston. He's also an attorney with over 40 years of practice experience in domestic and criminal law. While we do share some war stories and lawyer talk, among other things, our focus was on his two Amazon best sellers in the Mystery and Thriller category. Described as a combination of Elmore Leonard and Carl Hiaasen, Little weaves a tapestry of schemes, double crosses, corrupt lawyers, detecting and countermoves, all in the environment of Houston, Texas. There's crime. sex, hurricanes, and all manner of scenarios that you'll want to absorb before his third book comes out later this year. He's also a huge fan of The Expanse. Nuff said. 

NICK KOLAKOWSKI chats to Paul Burke about his new California PI novel WHERE THE BONES LIE, training wheels, heist novels, the private eye, voice versus pastiche and AI.WHERE THE BONES LIE: For Dash Fuller, Hollywood's underbelly is home. He's spent years making the film industry's worst secrets disappear, and it's left him a cynical burnout with a taste for bourbon and self-loathing.But when a young woman comes to him with a peculiar quest, Dash sees a chance at redemption. Madeline Ironwood is the daughter of Ken Ironwood, a notorious smuggler and murderer who disappeared 20 years ago. Ken's skeleton has just been discovered in a barrel at the bottom of a dried-up lake, and Madeline wants to know who killed him.Dash agrees to help, and as this desperate daughter and jaded cynic claw their way through a world of sun-bleached secrets, crooked cops, and Hollywood thugs, they soon uncover a conspiracy involving some of LA's most powerful people.Get ready for a fast-paced, darkly funny thriller with a twist you won't see coming.NICK KOLAKOWSKI lives and writes in NYC. His recent novels and novellas include Groundhog Slay (Crystal Lake Publishing), Payback is Forever (Shotgun Honey), and Boise Longpig Hunting Club (Down & Out Books). Nick grew up as a voracious reader of mystery and crime fiction, and his own writing is an attempt to pay homage to the best of the genre while also using it as a lens through which to view our weird, sometimes not-so-wonderful modern life. Recommendations: Ivy Pochoda Sing Her Down, Thomas Trang Dark Neon Dirt, Jordan Harper Everybody Knows.Mentions: James Wallis, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, Carl Hiaasen, James M Cain, Black Wings Has My Angel Elliot Chaze, Jordan Harper Everybody Knows, SA Cosby King of Ashes, Eryk Pruitt Something Bad Wrong.Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023 & 2025CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023 & 2024 & National Crime Reading Month& Newcastle Noir 2023 and 20242024 Slaughterfest,

How are book lovers combatting censorship in Florida? What does it take to thrive as a bookstore in the digital age? Today's guest is tackling those questions and much more! In this episode of Cut to the Chase: Podcast, Gregg chats with Mitchell Kaplan, a co-founder of Books & Books and the Miami Book Fair. Together, they explore the evolution of Miami from the turbulent days of the early 80s to its current cultural renaissance. Mitchell shares his journey from law school dropout to successful entrepreneur, opening a bookstore against the backdrop of a struggling Miami. In this discussion, you'll discover the keys to survival in the book industry amidst the rise of large chain stores and digital transformation. He also shines light on the importance of community engagement and cultural preservation in all communities. Plus, Mitchell shares his thoughts on combating book censorship, fostering a love of reading, and maintaining an independent spirit in a rapidly changing world. What to expect in this episode: Survival of Independent Bookstores: How Books & Books thrived against chains and Amazon by prioritizing ambiance, service, and community. Cultural Evolution in Miami: Learn about Miami's transformation from crisis to a thriving cultural and literary hub. Community as the Core: Hosting 400–600 events annually, Books & Books fosters literary culture through author engagements and its Literary Foundation. Combating Book Censorship in Florida: How Mitchell champions academic freedom, highlighting National Banned Book Week's role in resisting book bans. Diversification and Adaptation: Beyond books, Mitchell turns literature into film and shares insights from his podcast journey. Upcoming and Noteworthy Reads: Mitchell teases exciting new releases from South Florida authors like Dave Barry, Carl Hiaasen, and Brad Meltzer. Key Actionable Takeaways for Business Owners: Emphasize community engagement to build loyalty and support. Cultivate a unique ambiance and personalized service to differentiate from larger competitors. Embrace diversifying offerings and adapt to digital landscapes to stay relevant. You can always try exploring related ventures (similar to films for bookstores). Reinforce identity by upholding values like opposing censorship or unethical practices. Nurture strong, long-term client and staff relationships to enhance loyalty and brand strength. Support your local bookstores, authors, and filmmakers! Stay tuned for more updates, and don't miss our next deep dive on Cut to The Chase: Podcast with Gregg Goldfarb! Subscribe, rate, review, and share this episode of the Cut to the Chase: Podcast to stay ahead in your legal practice!   Resources: Visit the Books and Books website: https://shop.booksandbooks.com Connect with Mitchell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mitchell-kaplan-10a442a Follow him on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellakaplan Listen to The Literary Life with Mitchell Kaplan: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-literary-life-with-mitchell-kaplan/id1433854266 The Mazur Kaplan Company: https://www.mazurkaplan.com Chapman Partnership: https://chapmanpartnership.org This episode was produced and brought to you by Reignite Media.

PopaHALLics #136 "Like a Rolling Stone"How does it feel, to be on your own, a complete unknown, or a Dracula clone? We discuss the new Bob Dylan biopic "A Complete Unknown" as well as the gothic horror film "Nosferatu." Spy Keira Knightley goes after her lover's killer in "Black Doves," and Vince Vaughn investigates a severed arm, not his, in "Bad Monkey."In Theaters:"A Complete Unknown," cowritten and directed by James Mangold. Timothee Chalamet and Edward Norton star in this look at Bob Dylan's early career, from his arrival in NYC tin 1961 to his infamously going electric at the Newport Folk Festival in 1965."Nosferatu," written and directed by Robert Eggers. In this remake of the 1922 film, itself inspired by Bram Stoker's novel "Dracula," the mysterious Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgard) terrorizes a German couple (Lily-Rose Depp and Nicholas Hoult). Willem Dafoe plays a Van Helsing-like character.Streaming:"Black Doves," Netflix. In this British thriller series, the wife (Knightley) of the Secretary of State for Defence learns that her secret identity as a spy is in danger after her lover is killed by London's underworld. An old friend, trigger man Sam (Ben Wishaw), is sent to protect her."Bad Monkey," Apple +. A motormouth, irreverent cop in the Florida Keys (Vaughn) becomes involved in a strange case involving an arm missing its body, unscrupulous developers in the Bahamas, and a beautiful, scary practitioner of Obeah. This black comedy crime drama is based on the novel by Carl Hiaasen. Click through the links to see what we're talking about.

After fishermen reel in a severed arm off of Key West, demoted police detective Andrew Yancy grows suspicious of the victim's young widow and her mysterious new boyfriend. Yancy thinks Eve's husband Nick might not be the victim of a boating accident, especially as more people wind up dead.Meanwhile, the couple have been scooping up property and displacing residents on the nearby island of Andros. Neville approaches the sultry Dragon Queen to put a curse on the speculators who stole his shack. Yancy and Neville's stories become intertwined, as the wisecracking detective wonders how far Eve will go to execute her plan.“Bad Monkey” from Apple TV+ stars Vince Vaughn as the fleet-footed and silver-tongued Yancy. Based on Carl Hiaasen's best seller, this part noir/part dark comedy features rat-a-tat-tat dialogue and a host of quirky characters. Can Yancy get his badge back, straighten out his love life, thwart a crooked cop and the neighborhood real estate agent, and bring the scheming couple to justice?OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "BAD MONKEY" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 12 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE.In Crime of the Week:  Lost in the mail. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.

Tanner Linsley, creator of TanStack Query and TanStack Router, continues expanding the Tanner-verse with a new TanStack Start framework. It's a full-stack React framework powered by TanStack Router, Vinxi, and Vite, and boasts all the mainstays of a JavaScript framework today, including SSR, streaming, server function support, RPCs, and more. With the release of the new Apple operating system, iOS 18, comes new updates to the Safari browser and its WebKit rendering engine. A couple notable highlights for Safari 18 are “distraction control” where users can hide distracting items on web pages like sign-in banners, cookie preference popups, and newsletter signup overlays, and iPhone mirroring and remote inspection.And the Astro team is at it again with the release of Astro 5.0 beta. This new release introduces the Astro Content Layer, a flexible, extensible way to interact with content in Astro, no matter where it comes from. And for the Fire Starters section of the show this week we learn more about the writingsuggestions attribute. News:Paige - TanStack StartJack - Astro 5.0 Beta ReleaseTJ - WebKit Features in Safari 18.0Bonus News:Next.js SaaS starterFire Starters:writingsuggestions attributeWhat Makes Us Happy this Week:Paige - Bad Monkey show and Carl Hiaasen books in generalJack - iOS 18 and Sony Alpha 7C II - Full-frame interchangeable Lens Hybrid CameraTJ - Bookshelves Thanks as always to our sponsor, the Blue Collar Coder channel on YouTube. You can join us in our Discord channel, explore our website and reach us via email, or Tweet us on X @front_end_fire.Front-end Fire websiteBlue Collar Coder on YouTubeBlue Collar Coder on DiscordReach out via emailTweet at us on X @front_end_fire

Florida's population has quintupled since writer Carl Hiaasen grew up near Fort Lauderdale in the '50s. As a former Miami Herald columnist and novelist, Hiaasen railed against, and made fun of, politicians and developers who he said were covering the state with concrete, and the tourists and retirees who just kept coming. Hiaasen's 2013 novel, Bad Monkey, a wacky murder mystery set in Key West COMMA is now a television series streaming on Apple TV +, starring Vince Vaughn.Also, we remember revered jazz historian, archivist and critic Dan Morgenstern, who died earlier this month. Critic-at-Large John Powers reviews Kate Atkinson's latest mystery novel, and TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new HBO series, The Penguin.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Florida's population has quintupled since writer Carl Hiaasen grew up near Fort Lauderdale in the '50s. As a former Miami Herald columnist and novelist, Hiaasen railed against, and made fun of, politicians and developers who he said were covering the state with concrete, and the tourists and retirees who just kept coming. Hiaasen's 2013 novel, Bad Monkey, a wacky murder mystery set in Key West COMMA is now a television series streaming on Apple TV +, starring Vince Vaughn.Also, we remember revered jazz historian, archivist and critic Dan Morgenstern, who died earlier this month. Critic-at-Large John Powers reviews Kate Atkinson's latest mystery novel, and TV critic David Bianculli reviews the new HBO series, The Penguin.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Original Release Date: Monday 2 September 2024    Description:     It's a Labor Day edition of YOUR Chillpak Hollywood Hour and Dean and Phil regale with tales of the labor they had to put into Labor Day Weekend, and discuss the history of the day itself. Phil rants about the truncating of summer before he and Dean revisit the following topics from last week: Edgar Bronfman Jr.'s 11th hour bid to take over Paramount, the cinematic legacy of the great leading man Alain Delon, and the nonlinear nature of Strange Darling. Many classic and recent films get appraised, including the Ryan Reynolds-starring If and the 2014 indie neo-noir Man From Reno. On the small screen, the new season of "Only Murders in the Building", the third season of "Slow Horses" and the rookie season of "Bad Monkey" all get discussed, as does the literary voice of author Carl Hiaasen. All that plus, Phil reveals some very interesting tidbits about his essays and podcasts at “The Voice of Los Feliz” (https://philleirness.substack.com).

We'd love to hear your thoughts on the podcast. Take the survey here or at wbur.org/survey. The support of the country's Black voters — a diverse group that has carried the party in incredibly tight races — is crucial for Democrats this fall. We touch base with two Black voters from South Carolina. Then, when President Biden bowed out and ended his campaign for reelection, he put his own ambitions aside. The New York Times' Robert Draper discusses Biden's legacy. And, author Carl Hiaasen talks about the Apple TV+ adaptation of his book "Bad Monkey.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

In the new Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey, a fishing boat in the Florida Keys pulls in a human arm, and a suspended detective is the only one who can crack the case. Created by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso) and starring Vince Vaughn, the series is a beachy, sun-drenched comedy-mystery with plenty of twists and turns as well as, yes, a monkey. But does it successfully capture the vibe of Carl Hiaasen's book that it's based on?Subscribe to Pop Culture Happy Hour Plus at plus.npr.org/happyhourLearn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

Today we discuss AppleTV+ and Bill Lawrence's new comedy based on Carl Hiaasen's 2013 novel, Bad Monkey. Like so many other 2024 series, this is a detective story.  The first two episodes, which dropped August 14th, follow Andrew Yancy, played by Vince Vaughn, as he investigates the mystery behind a severed human arm which is fished out of the Atlantic. Tune in as we discuss our observations, pros, cons, critical reception and ultimate rating. Welcome to Today's Episode!

Hosted by Jane Pauley. In our cover story, Robert Costa previews this week's Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Also: David Martin talks with former national security adviser H.R. McMaster about his 13 months working in the Trump White House; Nancy Giles profiles actress Carol Kane, now starring in the film “Between the Temples”; Lesley Stahl interviews novelist Carl Hiaasen, whose bestseller “Bad Monkey” is now an Apple TV+ series; Ted Koppel examines why coal miners in Appalachia are suffering from black lung disease at increasingly younger ages; and Conor Knighton looks at efforts to protect and rescue wild donkeys.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Michelle Monaghan is an all-time favorite. Not only was she one of the very first guests on Collider Ladies Night back in 2019, but she's also an especially wonderful interview. She speaks of her work with great passion, and also deeply cherishes memories of her most influential scenes partners — and she has many of them. Yes, Vince Vaughn is on that list, but there's another member of the Bad Monkey ensemble who made an indelible impression on her as well.Based on Carl Hiaasen's bestselling novel, the Apple TV+ series Bad Monkey stars Vaughn as Andrew Yancy, a detective who got the boot from the Miami Police Department and sent to the Keys where he's further demoted to a health inspector. However, when a human arm is fished out of the water in the area, Yancy can't help himself; he's got to prove that this individual's death was no accident, but rather, a murder. Trouble is, he no longer has the resources and support to crack the case, and must sort through a string of unusual personalities to find answers. Complicating matters further for Yancy is Monaghan's character, Bonnie, a mysterious woman he had an affair with and keeps coming back to.In celebration of Bad Monkey's August 14 debut on Apple TV+, Monaghan returned to Ladies Night to dig into her collaboration with Vaughn and a few other past co-stars who heavily contributed to Monaghan's confidence in her craft and goals for the future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're going back into space this weekend with the latest film in the “Aliens” franchise. “Alien: Romulus is the seventh “Alien” film since 1979. It's unconnected to the other films and stars a brand-new cast.Jason Nathanson will tell you if it's worth your money. On streaming, the comedy “Jackpot” stars John Cena and Awkwafina, directed by Paul Feig, of “Bridesmaids” fame.Vince Vaughn stars in the new comedy “Bad Monkey,” from “Scrubs” and “Ted Lasso” showrunner Bill Lawrence, based on the Carl Hiaasen book.Also, Thursday was the memorial service for legendary comedian Bob Newhart. Jason was one of the invited guests, and he'll tell you if there were any good stories.

Tierisch tierisch ist das Motto der heutigen Podcast-Folge. Zu Beginn sprechen Holger, Roland, Michael und Rüdiger in großer Runde über die dritte Staffel von "The Bear" (5:30), die in den USA auf ein gespaltenes Echo gestoßen ist. Jetzt, wo die zehn neuen Folgen auch bei uns auf Disney+ zu sehen ist, versuchen wir zu ergründen, weshalb die gefeierte Serie auf einmal so viel Gegenwind bekommt und diskutieren, ob wir den dritten Gang der Restaurant-"Comedy" auch zurück in die Küche schicken oder mit Genuss verspeist haben. Vom Bär zum Affen kommen wir mit der neuen Apple-Serie von "Ted Lasso"-Macher Bill Lawrence. "Bad Monkey" (52:05) verfilmt eine Krimisatire von Carl Hiaasen mit Vince Vaughn in der Hauptrolle, und Hiaasen-Fan Holger hat hohe Erwartungen. Werden diese erfüllt? Und wie wirkt der Zehnteiler auf die Hiaasen-Unkundigen Michael und Rüdiger? Das Finale von "The Umbrella Academy" (35:00) hat zwar kein Tier im Titel aber bekanntlich mit Luther einen gorillaartigen Helden im Superhelden-Cast. Und wie wir im Gespräch feststellen haben die letzten sechs Folgen noch etwas tierisches: sie sind auf den Hund gekommen. Ein Abgesang auf eine einst sehr originelle und höchst unterhaltsame Serie. Cold-Open-Frage: "Was ist unsere schönste Erinnerung an die verstorbene Synchron-Legende Rainer Brandt?"

In der neuen Staffel von „The Bear“ auf Disney+ müssen sich Carmy und seine Belegschaft der Verantwortung eines eigenen Restaurants stellen. Auf Apple TV+ ermittelt Vince Vaughn als Gesundheitsinspektor der etwas anderen Art. Und in der Doku „Daughters“ auf Netflix geht es um die berührende Beziehung zwischen Männern, die im Gefängnis sitzen, und ihren Töchtern. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-the-bear-carl-hiaasens-bad-monkey-daughters

In der neuen Staffel von „The Bear“ auf Disney+ müssen sich Carmy und seine Belegschaft der Verantwortung eines eigenen Restaurants stellen. Auf Apple TV+ ermittelt Vince Vaughn als Gesundheitsinspektor der etwas anderen Art. Und in der Doku „Daughters“ auf Netflix geht es um die berührende Beziehung zwischen Männern, die im Gefängnis sitzen, und ihren Töchtern. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-the-bear-carl-hiaasens-bad-monkey-daughters

In der neuen Staffel von „The Bear“ auf Disney+ müssen sich Carmy und seine Belegschaft der Verantwortung eines eigenen Restaurants stellen. Auf Apple TV+ ermittelt Vince Vaughn als Gesundheitsinspektor der etwas anderen Art. Und in der Doku „Daughters“ auf Netflix geht es um die berührende Beziehung zwischen Männern, die im Gefängnis sitzen, und ihren Töchtern. Hier entlang geht's zu den Links unserer Werbepartner: https://detektor.fm/werbepartner/was-laeuft-heute >> Artikel zum Nachlesen: https://detektor.fm/kultur/was-laeuft-heute-the-bear-carl-hiaasens-bad-monkey-daughters

Diese Woche spricht der Eismann über "Red Eye", "Perfekt verpasst", "Tierische Kämpfe", "Carl Hiaasen's Bad Monkey", "Máxima" und "Ich bin ein Star - Showdown der Dschungel-Legenden". Pssst...: Abonnieren und Weitersagen ist erlaubt! (wir sagen's auch nicht weiter...) Abonnieren auf Spotify, Apple & Co sowie RSS-Feed: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dievorschau Kontakt: dievorschau@wunschliste.de Ein Service von http://www.wunschliste.de & http://www.fernsehserien.de Und hier geht's direkt zum TOHUWAPODCAST: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tohuwapodcast

Carl Hiaasen, celebrated author and journalist, joins us to discuss his illustrious career writing satirical novels and his long-standing column in the Miami Herald. In this episode, we explore Carl's journey from his college writing days to becoming a best-selling author known for his sharp wit. Carl shares insights into his early experiences writing for his college and local papers, the inspiration he draws from real-life events in Florida, and how his family and upbringing influenced his work. We delve into his unique approach to satire and his writing process. Carl discusses his personal experiences growing up and working in Florida, offering a glimpse into the world that shapes his stories. Join us for a captivating conversation about writing, family, and the art of satire with one of America's most beloved authors. Each week, Tim and Troy will sit down with interesting people to have thoughtful conversations. The guests will range from celebrities, athletes, academics, doctors, authors, and more. As Tim battles his ALS diagnosis, nothing is out of bounds and there will be nothing left unsaid. #NothingLeftUnsaid #TimGreen #podcast  SPONSORS ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io) for supporting this episode and powering Tim's voice. Barclay Damon: Thank you to my law firm, for supporting this episode (https://www.barclaydamon.com).  NurseCore: Thanks to NurseCore (https://www.nursecore.com) for supporting this episode. SOCIAL Website: https://tgnlu.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nlutimgreen  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TGNothingLeftUnsaid  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgnlu     AUDIO ONLY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhcANt7CSnYvgBlgxpVVa   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890  PERSONAL:  Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com  Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen.com 

Florida Keys Film Commissioner Chad Newman joins Gwen to talk about Hollywood's long-term relationship with the Keys.   The much-anticipated Bad Monkey, based on the Carl Hiaasen novel, was shot in Key West. Starring Vince Vaughn and produced by Bill Lawrence (Ted Lasso, Shrinking), the 10-episode comedy series premieres Aug. 14 on Apple TV. Key West Side Tracks is produced by the Keys Weekly Newspapers, a locally owned and operated news organization with the largest print circulation in the Keys.  keysweekly.com    See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

STIG ABELL chats to Paul Burke about his new crime novel DEATH IN A LONELY PLACE, rural idyll as vest of Vipers, identity, writing a series, love of genre fiction and how crime fiction is a tonic for the soul.DEATH IN A LONELY PLACE In a quiet village, darkness is closing in…A rural paradise…Detective Jake Jackson moved to the countryside for a quieter life. And he finally seems to have his wish – spending his days immersed in nature, and his evenings lazing by the fire.A terrifying secret…But the return of an old case shatters the calm, and pulls him into the shadowy world of a secretive group serving the extravagant whims of the elite.An enemy closes in…As the web around Jake tightens, he must determine who he can really trust in his small community. Or else he will learn just how far the elite will go to protect their secrets.STIG ABELL believes that discovering a crime fiction series to enjoy is one of the great pleasures in life. His first novel, Death Under A Little Sky, introduced Jake Jackson and his attempt to get away from his former life in the beautiful area around Little Sky. This book is the second in the series, and Stig is absolutely delighted that there are more on the way. Away from books, he co-presents the breakfast show on Times Radio, a station he helped to launch in 2020. Before that he was a regular presenter on Radio 4's Front Row and was the editor and publisher of the Times Literary Supplement. He lives in London with his wife, three children and two independent-minded cats called Boo and Ninja (his children named them, obviously).Recommendations Dorothy L Sayers, NGAIO MARSH, Carl Hiaasen, John D Mac Donald, Abigail Dean, Jane Casey, Noted: PD James, Ellis Peters, Elmore Leonard, James Lee Burke, James Ellroy, Colin Dexter. Paul Burke writes for Monocle Magazine, Crime Time, Crime Fiction Lover and the European Literature Network. He is also a CWA Historical Dagger Judge 2023. An Encyclopedia of  Spy Fiction will be out in 2025.Music courtesy of  Guy Hale KILLING ME SOFTLY - MIKE ZITO featuring Kid Anderson. GUY HALE Produced by Junkyard DogCrime TimeCrime Time FM is the official podcast ofGwyl Crime Cymru Festival 2023CrimeFest 2023CWA Daggers 2023& Newcastle Noir 20232024??

Recorded on January 24, 2024 Book Talk starts at 19:28 Our Fall Sweater KAL has ended!  Please stayed tuned to the end of the episode to find out if you won a prize.  We had 107 completed sweaters - way to go! Our Summer Tops KAL will run February 1 to June 1, 2024.  It needs to be an adult-sized top that you consider to be appropriate for use in the summer, and we will the parameters of that to you.  Come chat with us about summer tops on our KAL thread, and check out our Summer Tops bundle for pattern ideas!   Events Tracie and Barb will  NoCKRs - April 25-28, 2024 at the St Francis Retreat Center in San Juan Bautista, CA.  The retreat is full but you can still get on the waiting list!   KNITTING Barb Finished: Bankhead Hat #27 by Susie Gourley   Tracie finished: Socks to match my Archer in Dizzy Blonde Studios Dizzy Color in Delete and Lisa Souza Dyeworks Deluxe Sock in Cornflower   Barb working on: Colourwheel DK 1 Ball Scarf by Sirdar, using a Sirdar Colourwheel in the Follow the Rainbow Colorway Cheeky Cables Socks  by Mary Lukas using Universal Yarns Zesty Sock in the Pearl colorway Velvet Pullover by Claudia Quintinilla/Ewe Knit Toronto, using  Serendipidye Kings Mountain Fingering in the Piccadilly colorway, Invictus Yarn Adventure in the Don't Look Under the Lilacs colorway, Invictus Yarns Master of my Feet in the Adagio and the Bobby color ways   Barb has cast on: Bankhead Hat #28 CAPROCK tee by Yamagata using Araucania Ollagua   Tracie has cast on: Beginner's Rainbow Rabbit by Claire Garland in periwinkle Tahki Linguine from the NYFR destash   She continues to work on: Jen by Josée Paquin in Marianated Yarns Scrumptious HT in Sea of Glass and Indigo Bunting, Laneras Barefoot in Coral and Invictus Yarns Unconquerable Sole BFL in the Powerful colorway Fresh Favorite Tee by Christen Clement Designs in Queen City Yarn Coleman in the Maple colorway Fiddly Bits Cowl by Jana Pihota using fingering scraps   BOOKS Barb read: Impossible Things Before Breakfast: Adventures in the Ordinary by Rebecca Front - 4 stars 56 Days by Catherine Ryan Howard - 3 stars Prom Mom - by Laura Lipman - 5 stars Last Dance, Last Chance and Other True Cases (Crime Files #8) by Ann Rule - 4 stars High Country (Anna Pigeon #12) by Nevada Barr - 5 stars   Tracie read: Wham! George Michael and Me by Andrew Ridgeley - 4.5 stars Wrecker by Carl Hiaasen - 3 stars 13 1/2 by Nevada Barr - 3 stars Bunny by Mona Awad - 3 stars Deadly Pretender: the Double Life of David Miller by Karen Kingsbury   Tracie recommends the TV show Jury Duty on Prime Video/FreeVee

Award-winning Florida columnist and novelist Carl Hiaasen joins Britt Myers and Mandy Miles on the latest episode of the Florida Keys Weekly Podcast. Following the release of his latest young-adult book, "Wrecker," which takes place in Key West, and just weeks before he joins the Key West Literary Seminar's panel of distinguished Florida writers, Hiaasen talks to us about his 30+ years covering South Florida and the Keys. He has exposed corruption, shamed elected officials and worked feverishly to protect our fragile ecosystems. And he's done it all with an acerbic wit and incomparable irreverence. Carl Hiaasen has covered everything in Florida from the '80s cocaine wars to today's culture wars and now he's in Key West with us recalling the best and worst of times.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the US, the majority of oral maxillofacial surgeons work in private practice settings, where anesthesia is a mainstay of their practice. This has led to the development of strict in-office anesthesia models, evaluations, and guidelines. Joining us to offer his perspective on preparing for in-office anesthesia evaluations, emergency drills, and more is Dr. Dean DeLuke, an oral maxillofacial surgeon practicing in Richmond, Virginia, and a professor in the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Dentistry. In today's episode, Dr. DeLuke highlights the importance of being well-organized, doing regular emergency drills, empowering your staff as vital members of your team, building relationships with your local emergency response team, and more. For tips to enhance your in-office anesthesia safety, skills, administration, and monitoring, tune in today!Key Points From This Episode:Outlining the purpose of in-office anesthesia evaluations.New regulations in the anesthesia space, including quarterly mock emergency drills.Tips for preparing your team for an in-office anesthesia evaluation.Guidelines for organizing your emergency drug kit.Common anesthesia mistakes and how to avoid them.Practical resources and recommendations for surgeons doing daily anesthetics.Challenges presented by GLP-1 receptor agonist drugs and how to navigate them.Responding to anesthesia complications related to obesity and other comorbidities.Recommended reads, things to watch, and more!Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Dr. Dean DeLuke — https://dentistry.vcu.edu/contacts/profile/dean-deluke/Dr. Dean DeLuke on LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/dean-deluke-631b1b19/Dr. Dean DeLuke Email — dmdeluke@vcu.eduOMSNIC — https://www.omsnic.com/American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons (AAOMS) — https://myoms.org/Dr. Robert C. Bosack — https://www.bosack.net/Carl Hiaasen — https://carlhiaasen.com/Bad Monkey — https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00AP2VR8WThe In-Between — https://www.amazon.com/dp/059349993XEveryday Oral Surgery Website — https://www.everydayoralsurgery.com/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/everydayoralsurgery/ Everyday Oral Surgery on Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/EverydayOralSurgery/Dr. Grant Stucki Email — grantstucki@gmail.comDr. Grant Stucki Phone — 720-441-6059KLS Martin — https://www.klsmartin.com/

The American Library Association found that the number of books facing challenges for censorship is up 20 percent for the first eight months of this year compared to 2022. That includes more than 800 books in school districts across 37 states. More than 300 books were removed from Florida schools last year, according to a list released by the Florida Department of Education. Some of those books, written by author Carl Hiaasen, who knows this landscape too well. The longtime Miami Herald national columnist and author has witnessed several of his books be removed from schools, prisons, and libraries. He's already had several events canceled on the nationwide tour of his latest young adult book, "Wrecker."We discuss the banned book environment, and the impact these bans have on students and libraries nationwide. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find out how to connect with us by visiting our website.

According to Amazon, Tom Shroder is an award-winning journalist, editor, and author. His most recent book, "The Most Famous Writer Who Ever Lived: A True Story of My Family," an investigation into the life of his grandfather, Pulitzer Prize winning author MacKinlay Kantor. Book critic Susan Cheever said, "In writing a history that is also a meditation on writing, Shroder has created a book that is as useful as it is fascinating." Shroder is also the author of "Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy, and the Power to Heal," selected as a Washington Post notable book of 2014. His earlier book, the best-selling "Old Souls," is a classic study of the intersection between mysticism and science.Shroder is also co-author, with former oil rig captain John Konrad, of "Fire on the Horizon,the Untold Story of the Gulf Oil Disaster." Sebastian Junger, author of "War" and "The Perfect Storm," says of Fire on the Horizon, "It's one of the best disaster books I've ever read.. . I tore through it like a novel, but with the queasy knowledge that the whole damn thing is true. A phenomenal feat of journalism."As editor of The Washington Post Magazine, he conceived and edited two Pulitzer Prize-winning feature stories. His most recent editing project, "Overwhemed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has the Time," by Brigid Schulte, was a New York Times bestseller.In addition to being an author and editor of narrative journalism, Shroder is one of the foremost editors of humor in the country. He has edited humor columns by Dave Barry, Gene Weingarten and Tony Kornheiser, as well as conceived and launched the internationally syndicated comic strip, Cul de Sac, by Richard Thompson. With humorist Barry and novelists Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard, he concocted and edited "Naked Came the Manatee," a satirical serial novel.Shroder was born in New York City in 1954, the son of a novelist and a builder, and the grandson of MacKinlay Kantor, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his civil war novel "Andersonville." Shroder attended the University of Florida where he became Editor of the 22,000 circulation student daily newspaper despite the fact that he was an anthropology major (an affront for which the university's journalism faculty was slow to forgive him). After graduation in 1976, he wrote national award-winning features for the Fort Myers News Press, the Tallahassee Democrat, The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Miami Herald. At the Herald he became editor of Tropic magazine, which earned two Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure.Shroder is also known for his creation, along with Barry and Weingarten, of the Tropic Hunt, which has become the Herald Hunt in Miami and the Post Hunt in Washington, a mass-participation puzzle attended by thousands each year.

From renowned veterinarian Dr. Doug Mader comes a stirring account of his fight to protect his animal patients and human staff amid the dangerous realities of inner-city life and the Los Angeles riots—and a celebration of the remarkable human-animal bond. The life of a veterinarian is challenging: keeping up with advances in medical care, making difficult decisions about people's beloved companions, and, in Dr. Doug Mader's case, navigating the social unrest in Los Angeles in the early 1990s. As one of the few exotic animal experts in California, he was just as likely to be treating a lion as a house cat.  The Vet at Noah's Ark: Stories of Survival from an Inner-City Animal Hospital follows Dr. Mader and his staff over the course of a year at Noah's Ark Veterinary Hospital, an inner-city LA area veterinary hospital where Dr. Mader treats not only dogs and cats, but also emus, skunks, snakes, foxes, monkeys, and a host of other exotic animals. This real life drama is set against the backdrop of the trial of four police officers in the Rodney King case, as well as the violent aftermath following their acquittal. This is a book about survival, both of the pets that Dr. Mader and his staff try to save on a daily basis, as well as the staff themselves. Living in the harsh reality of the city, surrounded by gangs, drugs, violence, traffic, smog, and deadly riots, they must overcome and rise above, for their own survival and that of the animals who need them. This awe-inspiring account is told through Dr. Mader's riveting storytelling―as Carl Hiaasen writes, "Doug is fearless and dedicated," and "a damn good storyteller."

In 1953, Carl Hiaasen was born in Ft Lauderdale, Florida. A period of time when kids could hang out in wooded areas chasing things that kids chase. Many days were spent on bikes with fishing rods, well before the boom of growth. Their fun house would soon be transformed into parking lots and buildings, a solid reason for his irreverent thoughts. He and his best friend, Bob Branham, soon learned how to navigate around Biscayne Bay chasing their beloved bonefish. “Carl always wrote," said Bob, and would test those waters with a newsletter in school. His classmates liked it and the fire was lit. Throughout his career he became a prolific author and journalist. With thirty one books and forty six years at the Miami Herald, he'd see it all as a writer. He'd amass numerous awards for both skills sets. Two of his books, Hoot and Strip Tease, became movies and Bad Monkey is now being adapted into a series for Apple TV. When I asked the great Tom McGuane to speak of Carl's work he said, "Carl Hiaasen is a great American writer, a comic genius and fearless journalist. He has made South Florida a world map of human folly, malicious schemes and indifference to the common good. In his novels there's usually a decent survivor of this milieu to remind us that it doesn't have to be this way, that there is hope, and that constant vigilance against the insane and corrupt is an indispensable tool for life in America.” Carl grew up fishing as often as he could, usually with his good friend Bob Branham. They both became two of some of the best bone fishermen in the Keys. Carl has won probably the most prestigious bonefish fly tournament in the world, “The Fall Fly," six times, and won the Bonefish All Tackle Tournament four times with good friend and guide, Capt. Tim Klein. The trump card is that Carl Hiaasen is one of the kindest people you'll ever meet! We hope you enjoy this remarkable man's story...

Christopher Paolini drops by the Story Craft Cafe again to talk about his new releases this year, a sci fi thriller follow up called Fractal Noise, as well as his return this fall to the world of Eragon.  Christopher was homeschooled by his parents. As a child, he often wrote short stories and poems, made frequent trips to the library, and read widely. Some of his favorite books were Bruce Coville's Jeremy Thatcher, Dragon Hatcher, Frank Herbert's Dune, and Raymond E. Feist's Magician (now available in volumes one and two), as well as books by Anne McCaffrey, Jane Yolen, Brian Jacques, E.R. Eddison, David Eddings, and Ursula K. Le Guin. The idea of Eragon began as the daydreams of a teen. Christopher's love for the magic of stories led him to craft a novel that he would enjoy reading. The project began as a hobby, a personal challenge; he never intended it to be published. Before he began writing Eragon, he plotted out the entire adventure. He found that doing some of the same things as his characters allowed him to better understand their world, as well as to think of descriptions that otherwise would not have occured to him. To this end he forged his own knives and swords, made chain mail, spun wool, camped in the Beartooth Mountains, made his own bow, built survival shelters, learned to track game, fletched arrows, felled trees, hiked, and camped. In short, the books embody a great deal of his experience of living in Montana. His work also combined elements gathered from research and from his imagination. He read a huge amount of folklore while growing up, ranging from the Brothers Grimm to Beowulf, Nordic sagas, and the Aeneid, along with contemporary fantasy and science fiction. In addition, he learned about weaponry, food, clothing, and customs from the Middle Ages, which is roughly the era he envisioned Eragon living in. Armed with that information, he daydreamed the scenes with his characters. Then he took pen to paper and tried to recreate those images with words. Christopher was fifteen when he wrote the first draft of Eragon. He took a second year to revise the book, and then gave it to his parents to read. The family decided to self-publish the book and spent a third year preparing the manuscript for publication: copyediting, proofreading, designing a cover, typesetting the manuscript, and creating marketing materials. During this time Christopher drew the map for Eragon, as well as the dragon eye for the book cover (which now appears inside the Knopf hardcover edition). The manuscript was sent to press and the first books arrived in November 2001. The Paolini family spent the next year promoting the book at libraries, bookstores, and schools in 2002 and early 2003. In summer 2002, author Carl Hiaasen, whose stepson had read a copy of the self-published book while on vacation in Montana, brought Eragon to the attention of his publisher, Alfred A. Knopf Books For Young Readers, an imprint of Random House Children's Books. Michelle Frey, executive editor at Knopf, contacted Christopher and his family to ask if they might be interested in having Knopf publish Eragon. The answer was yes, and after another round of editing, Knopf published Eragon in August 2003. The book immediately became a New York Times Best Seller. https://youtube.com/live/qzyaqkPntK0  

Iain and J.R. go looking for the Donald Trump allusions (and find one that's really on the nose) in Andrew Bergman's less than stellar 1996 adaptation of Carl Hiaasen's Striptease - in what becomes the accidental first instalment in a series of reviews of entertainingly underperforming movies This episode presented by: J.R. Southall With: Iain Martin

Guest Info/Bio: This week's guest is part one with author/journalist, Tom Shroder. Tom Shroder has been an award-winning journalist, writer and editor for nearly 40 years. He is the author of Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy and the Power to Heal (2014); a mind-altering account of the resurgent research into the medical use of psychedelic drugs, co-author of Fire on the Horizon: the Untold Story of the Gulf Oil Disaster (2011), and sole author of Old Souls: Compelling Evidence From Children Who Remember Past Lives(1999), a classic study of the border between science and mysticism. His 2016 memoir, The Most Famous Writer Who Ever Lived: A True Story of My Family chronicles his search to discover the truth of the life of his grandfather, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist MacKinlay Kantor. His ghost-written books include The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior by Robert O'Neill, which spent seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle against DuPont, by Robert Bilott, the true story behind the movie Dark Waters, staring Mark Rufallo.As editor of The Washington Post Magazine between 2001 and 2009 he oversaw staff writer Gene Weingarten's two Pulitzer Prize-winning feature stories, Fiddler in the Subway (2008) and Fatal Distraction (2010). As an independent editor he has edited such New York Times bestsellers as Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One has the Time by Brigid Schulte and Top Secret America by Dana Priest and William Arkin.Shroder's The Hunt for Bin Laden (2011) based on 15 years of reporting by The Washington Post, became the #1-selling Kindle Single on Amazon.com. Shroder is also known for co-creating the Tropic Hunt, a mass-participation puzzle attended by thousands, which has become The Washington Post Hunt in Washington.In addition to being an author and editor of narrative journalism, Shroder is one of the foremost editors of humor in the country. He has edited humor columns by Dave Barry, Gene Weingarten and Tony Kornheiser, as well as conceived and launched the internationally syndicated comic strip, Cul de Sac, by Richard Thompson. With humorist Barry and novelists Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard, he concocted and edited “Naked Came the Manatee,” a satirical serial novel that became a New York Times bestseller.Shroder was born in New York City in 1954, the son of a novelist and a builder, and the grandson of MacKinlay Kantor, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his civil war novel “Andersonville.” Shroder attended the University of Florida where he became Editor of the 22,000 circulation student daily newspaper despite the fact that he was an anthropology major (an affront for which the university's journalism faculty was slow to forgive him). After graduation in 1976, he wrote national award-winning features for the Fort Myers News Press, the Tallahassee Democrat, The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Miami Herald. At the Herald he became editor of Tropic magazine, which earned two Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure.Guest Links:https://tomshroder.com/ Facebook: @tomshroderTwitter: @tomshroderStay on top of all the latest by following the show at:Instagram: @thefromthevoidpodastFacebook: @thefromthevoidpodcastTwitter: @thefromthevoidpodcast The From the Void Podcast is written, edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-the-void-podcast/donations

Guest Info/Bio: This week's guest is part one with author/journalist, Tom Shroder. Tom Shroder has been an award-winning journalist, writer and editor for nearly 40 years. He is the author of Acid Test: LSD, Ecstasy and the Power to Heal (2014); a mind-altering account of the resurgent research into the medical use of psychedelic drugs, co-author of Fire on the Horizon: the Untold Story of the Gulf Oil Disaster (2011), and sole author of Old Souls: Compelling Evidence From Children Who Remember Past Lives(1999), a classic study of the border between science and mysticism. His 2016 memoir, The Most Famous Writer Who Ever Lived: A True Story of My Family chronicles his search to discover the truth of the life of his grandfather, Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist MacKinlay Kantor. His ghost-written books include The Operator: Firing the Shots that Killed Osama bin Laden and My Years as a SEAL Team Warrior by Robert O'Neill, which spent seven weeks on the New York Times bestseller list and Exposure: Poisoned Water, Corporate Greed, and One Lawyer's Twenty-Year Battle against DuPont, by Robert Bilott, the true story behind the movie Dark Waters, staring Mark Rufallo.As editor of The Washington Post Magazine between 2001 and 2009 he oversaw staff writer Gene Weingarten's two Pulitzer Prize-winning feature stories, Fiddler in the Subway (2008) and Fatal Distraction (2010). As an independent editor he has edited such New York Times bestsellers as Overwhelmed: Work, Love and Play When No One has the Time by Brigid Schulte and Top Secret America by Dana Priest and William Arkin.Shroder's The Hunt for Bin Laden (2011) based on 15 years of reporting by The Washington Post, became the #1-selling Kindle Single on Amazon.com. Shroder is also known for co-creating the Tropic Hunt, a mass-participation puzzle attended by thousands, which has become The Washington Post Hunt in Washington.In addition to being an author and editor of narrative journalism, Shroder is one of the foremost editors of humor in the country. He has edited humor columns by Dave Barry, Gene Weingarten and Tony Kornheiser, as well as conceived and launched the internationally syndicated comic strip, Cul de Sac, by Richard Thompson. With humorist Barry and novelists Carl Hiaasen and Elmore Leonard, he concocted and edited “Naked Came the Manatee,” a satirical serial novel that became a New York Times bestseller.Shroder was born in New York City in 1954, the son of a novelist and a builder, and the grandson of MacKinlay Kantor, who won the Pulitzer Prize for his civil war novel “Andersonville.” Shroder attended the University of Florida where he became Editor of the 22,000 circulation student daily newspaper despite the fact that he was an anthropology major (an affront for which the university's journalism faculty was slow to forgive him). After graduation in 1976, he wrote national award-winning features for the Fort Myers News Press, the Tallahassee Democrat, The Cincinnati Enquirer and the Miami Herald. At the Herald he became editor of Tropic magazine, which earned two Pulitzer Prizes during his tenure.Guest Links:https://tomshroder.com/ Facebook: @tomshroderTwitter: @tomshroderStay on top of all the latest by following the show at:Instagram: @thefromthevoidpodastFacebook: @thefromthevoidpodcastTwitter: @thefromthevoidpodcast The From the Void Podcast is written, edited, mixed, and produced by John Williamson. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/from-the-void-podcast/donations

This is a bonus WCCS chat show! We invited #ChrisMcDonald back onto the show to celebrate the release of his new book, #LittleGhost. Chris McDonald is the author A Wash of Black, the first in the DI Erika Piper series, as well as Whispers In The Dark and Stonebridge Mysteries. He has also recently dabbled in writing cosy crimes, as a remedy for the darkness.LITTLE GHOST:Irving Ash is a private investigator down on his luck. His life's in the gutter and work has dried up. With bills mounting, he's forced to take a job working security detail at a porn studio.He's barely started the job when the porn company's highest earning star, Brandi Dyvine, goes missing. Irving can't resist digging deeper into her disappearance, and trails Brandi through the dive bars and deadly streets of Denver—the Mile High City.A dark #noir, in the classic style, with a taste of Raymond Chandler, Dashiel Hammett and Ross MacDonald."Pacy, punchy and thoroughly entertaining. Irving Ash is Sam Spade for the 21st century." —Marion Tod"Packed with dive bars, dirty movies and plenty of dead bodies, it reminded me of the great Carl Hiaasen at his best." —Dan Malakin"Little Ghost is McDonald cracking his knuckles and displaying his real writing chops. Mature while edgy, brutal yet poignant, punchy yet elegant. A real stand-out crime novel." —Stephen J. GoldsHe is a full time teacher, husband, father to two beautiful girls and a regular voice on The Blood Brothers Podcast. He is a fan of 5-a-side football, heavy metal and dogs.______________________________________Find out more: www.TheWritingCommunityChatShow.ComTHE WCCS – TOGETHER AS ONE, WE GET IT DONE!If you would like to advertise your #book on the show, to enroll in a book launch interview, or to have a WCCS social media shout out, visit here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCSFOLLOW US► Our website – https://www.thewritingcommunitychatshow.com► Universal link – https://linktr.ee/TheWCCS► Buy the show a coffee – https://www.buymeacoffee.com/TheWCCS► Use hashtag TheWritingCommunityChatShow or TheWCCS on social media to keep us current. This show will only succeed with your support!► Support us through Patreon – https://www.patreon.com/WCCS► For our FIVERR affiliate link click here (we will earn a little from you signing up through our link and more if you use the service. We back this service and have used it with great results! – https://fvrr.co/32SB6cs► For our PRO #WRITING AID affiliate link click here – https://prowritingaid.com/?afid=15286

Bigmouth bass, seductive women, televangelists, and cold-blooded murder. What have they all got in common? Gene and Willow have to tour the Sunshine State to get to the bottom of this mystery, and maybe eat some roadkill along the way.   Have a suggestion for what we should read next? Want to warn us away from your favorite book? Email bookstabberpodcast@gmail.com

In this episode of The Healers Café, Manon Bolliger (facilitator and retired naturopath with 30+ years of practice) speaks with CJ Williams about the importance of looking after wildlife and protecting the environment. For the transcript and full story go to: https://www.drmanonbolliger.com/CJ-Williams      Highlights from today's episode include: CJ Williams some of the messages in there really brought it home to me about this need, and the lack, if you like, or the lack of education, our children do get in the regular curriculum. To know more about this, and actually, as I've got more into it, I'm actually astounded by not only the lack of knowledge within children, but also adults as well about animal species   CJ Williams But more than that, I think a lot of them do stress the importance of the work in terms of yeah, nothing is being done about this to educate kids. And, the main point about the whole message is for children to learn about it, whilst they're having fun. So, to play a board game with their family is a positive thing anyway because it gets them off the screens, which there's always too much   CJ Williams And it is some of that as well, of course, but that really at the end of the day, if one reader, one child can become a zoologist or, or a conservationist, hopefully a marine biologist, as a result of being inspired by reading my stories, then that will be it for me that that I will be satisfied, you know, so, that will have sort of complete the healing process, if you like from someone who has come full circle from being like you said, you know, naturally aware of the importance of nature and the other species and everything surrounding us to go into a different world and then coming back again into recognizing the importance of that.   ABOUT CJ WILLIAMS CJ Williams is one of six siblings and is a former City of London trader, who was also an independent headhunter in financial markets. He came up with his brand altogether, which he will establish as a recognized player in the educational technology sector. His ultimate aim is to fund a charity called RACE - Raising Awareness in Children of the Environment. As a parent, grandfather and country boy at heart, he is passionate about looking after the countryside and ongoing green issues, to Save The Planet. His inspiration originally came from the likes of Carl Hiaasen, the investigative journalist and hilarious author, the respected conservationist Rachel Carson and, more recently David Wallace-Wells as well as the brilliant Sir David Attenborough, of course. He has three sons by wife Justine: Oliver, Jack and Hugh, and they are grandparents to Louie, Ella and Freddie. He wants to help parents reclaim their children from screens with the launch of his book series and a double-sided, fun and fast family board game with a wildlife and environment protection theme, for two to four players from the age of 4 to 104 called Planet B Race all about animals - their habitat, bodies, diet and threats and good and bad things impacting the environment. He has collaborated with a number of people on the project, including talented illustrators Milli-Jane Pooley and Nadja Vorovich, Jay at developer TJ Technology, Olivia Gibbs at Innovative, Terry Burns and editor Marcy Pusey. CJ would love to hear from people who are interested in becoming trustees of his charity - conservationists and people with previous experience on boards, for example. Core purpose/passion: My passions of nature and writing enable me to do what I truly love to spread the word. –  Website | Facebook | LinkedIn |  Instagram |   ABOUT MANON BOLLIGER As a recently De-Registered board-certified naturopathic physician & in practice since 1992, I've seen an average of 150 patients per week and have helped people ranging from rural farmers in Nova Scotia to stressed out CEOs in Toronto to tri-athletes here in Vancouver. My resolve to educate, empower and engage people to take charge of their own health is evident in my best-selling books:  'What Patients Don't Say if Doctors Don't Ask: The Mindful Patient-Doctor Relationship' and 'A Healer in Every Household: Simple Solutions for Stress'.  I also teach BowenFirst™ Therapy through Bowen College and hold transformational workshops to achieve these goals. So, when I share with you that LISTENING to Your body is a game changer in the healing process, I am speaking from expertise and direct experience". Mission: A Healer in Every Household!     ABOUT THE HEALERS CAFÉ:   Manon's show is the #1 show for medical practitioners and holistic healers to have heart to heart conversations about their day to day lives Follow the podcast on social media! FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehealerscafe   Follow on Social – Facebook | Instagram |  LinkedIn  |  YouTube  |  Twitter | Linktr.ee | Rumble   * De-Registered, revoked & retired naturopathic physician after 30 years of practice in healthcare. Now resourceful & resolved to share with you all the tools to take care of your health & vitality!   Remember to subscribe if you like our videos. Click the bell if you want to be one of the first people notified of a new release.

This is a book talk about Chomp by Carl Hiaasen

On Episode 191, Alli and her guests finally explore the wacky world of Carl Hiaasen as it's written in the 2003 Newbery Honor-winning novel Hoot. They chat about environmental advocacy, adults in kid lit, depictions of police institutions, and the importance of making kids feel respected by the books they read.Rachael Lippincott and Alyson Derrick are co-authors of the New York Times bestselling novel She Gets the Girl. Rachael is also the author of The Lucky List and the co-author of Five Feet Apart and All This Time. They live in Pittsburgh with their dog, Hank. Follow them on Instagram (@rachaellippincott | @whoisalysonanyway) and TikTok (@alysonandrachael).