Podcast appearances and mentions of Don Winslow

In case you missed it: highlights from recent episodes, including Business Insider's Peter Kafka on the dismantling of the Washington Post; bestselling novelist Don Winslow on his political activism; and improv star Annie Sertich on the intersection of comedy and trauma.

Crime 101 Review: A $90M Crime Noir That Plays It Too SafeJose (Cupcake) and Mike (TheWilldaBeast) put Crime 101 (2026) under the microscope — Amazon's star-studded crime thriller adapted from Don Winslow's novel and directed by documentary filmmaker Bart Layton.

BAFTA-winning filmmaker Bart Layton (The Imposter, American Animals) joins Giles Alderson and Dom Lenoir to discuss his massive new crime thriller, Crime 101 (2026). In this deep-dive interview, Bart reveals how he assembled a powerhouse cast including Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Halle Berry, and Barry Keoghan. We discuss his process for adapting Don Winslow's novella, why he prefers 'character-driven tension' over CGI spectacle, and the technical challenges of filming high-speed car chases on the L.A. freeways.Whether you're a fan of Michael Mann-style thrillers or looking to learn how to bridge the gap between documentary and fiction, this is a masterclass you cannot miss. FOOD FOR THOUGHT documentary out NOW | Watch it FREE HERE. A documentary exploring the rapid growth and uptake of the veganlifestyle around the world. – And if you enjoyed the film, please take amoment to share & rate it on your favourite platforms. Every review& every comment helps us share the film's important message withmore people. Your support makes a difference! Help us out and Subscribe, listen and review us on iTunes, Spotify,or wherever you get your podcasts but more importantly, tell your pals about this podcast. Thank you! PODCAST MERCH Get your very own Tees, Hoodies, on-set water bottles, mugs and more MERCH. https://my-store-11604768.creator-spring.com/   COURSES Want to learn how to finish your film? Take our POST PRODUCTION COURSE https://cuttingroom.info/post-production-demystified/   PATREON Big thank you to: Serena Gardner Mark Hammett Lee Hutchings Marli J Monroe Karen Newman Want your name in the show notes or some great bonus material on filmmaking? Join our Patreon for bonus episodes, industry survival guides, and feedback on your film projects!   SUPPORT THE PODCAST Check out our full episode archive on how to make films at TheFilmmakersPodcast.com   CREDITS The Filmmakers Podcast is written and produced by Giles Alderson @gilesalderson Edited by @tobiasvees Logo and Banner Art by Lois Creative  Theme Music by John J. Harvey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Connelly, Stephen King, Don Winslow : c'est qui le patron ? Retrouvez Le Club Le Figaro Culture présenté par Jean-Christophe Buisson. Il reçoit Philippe Blanchet, Julie Malaure, Bruno Corty et Alexandra Schwartzbrod.Hébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Crime 101 is a 2026 crime thriller film written and directed by Bart Layton, based on the 2020 novella of the same name by Don Winslow. It stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte, and Halle Berry.The film premiered in London on January 28, 2026, and was released in the United States by Amazon MGM Studios and internationally by Sony Pictures Releasing International on February 13, 2026. It received positive reviews from critics and has currently grossed $29.8 million worldwide on a budget of $90 million.Disclaimer: The following may contain offensive language, adult humor, and/or content that some viewers may find offensive – The views and opinions expressed by any one speaker does not explicitly or necessarily reflect or represent those of Mark Radulich or W2M Network.Mark Radulich and his wacky podcast on all the things:https://linktr.ee/markkind76alsohttps://www.teepublic.com/user/radulich-in-broadcasting-networkFB Messenger: Mark Radulich LCSWTiktok: @markradulichtwitter: @MarkRadulichInstagram: markkind76RIBN Album Playlist: https://suno.com/playlist/91d704c9-d1ea-45a0-9ffe-5069497bad59 

CRIME 101 sees AMERICAN ANIMALS director Bart Layton hop back into the heist genre by adapting Don Winslow's novella about a high-level jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose meticulous style has allowed him to get away scot-free from a string of robberies along Cali's 101 freeway.However, his final score brings into the mix a set of monkey wrench characters: a morally troubled insurance saleswoman (Halle Berry), a chaotic and violent motorcycle-riding thief (Barry Keoghan) and an experienced, though disillusioned, cop: (Mark Ruffalo) the only one closing in on the jewel thief's tail.---Follow The Movies on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ & ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Letterboxd⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Throw a couple dollars in the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠tip jar!

Lucy Fenwick Elliott talks to director Bart Layton about his new film, Crime 101.  Set against the sun-bleached grit of Los Angeles, Crime 101 weaves the tale of an elusive jewel thief (Chris Hemsworth) whose string of heists along the 101 freeway have mystified police. When he eyes the score of a lifetime, his path crosses that of a disillusioned insurance broker (Halle Berry) who is facing her own crossroads. Convinced he has found a pattern, a relentless detective (Mark Ruffalo) is closing in, raising the stakes even higher. As the heist approaches, the line between hunter and hunted begins to blur, and all three are faced with life-defining choices–and the realization that there can be no turning back. Adapted from Don Winslow's acclaimed novella of the same name, the film is written and directed by Bart Layton (American Animals, The Imposter). Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte round out the cast.  Subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Follow us on Spotify. Find us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram with @picturehouses. Find our latest cinema listings at picturehouses.com.  Produced by Stripped Media. Thank you for listening. If you enjoy the show, please subscribe, rate, review and share with your friends. Vive le Cinema.

This week on Whiskey & Tequila Movie Review Podcast, we're here to break down the heist thriller Crime 101. Based on Don Winslow's gritty novella, it's a high-octane game of cat-and-mouse between a master thief and a relentless detective.

Crime 101 - based on a novella by Don Winslow - lands in cinemas this weekend. It's a crime saga but a surprisingly focused chaaracter drama, with interconeecting threads that lead to quite the convergence in the third act of this movie. This film is being adapted by Bart Layton, who made the critically acclaimed American Animals which I was also a big fan of. Unlike that though, he's now been given a big Hollywood production with big name movie stars and a much, much bigger budget. Does Crime 101 live up to his previously acclaimed work? Find out in this review!Crime 101:Directed by: Bart LaytonScreenplay by: Bart LaytonBased on the novella by: Don WinslowProduced by: Tim Bevan, Dimitri Doganis, Eric Fellner, Benjamin Grayson, Chris Hemsworth, Bart Layton, Shane Salerno, Derin SchlesingerExecutive Producers: Joely Fether, Amelia Granger, Peter Straughan, Bergen SwansonMusic by: Blanck MassDirector of Photography: Erik Alexander WilsonEdited by: Julian Hart, Jacob Secher SchulsingerCasting by: Avy KaufmanProduction Design by: Scott DouganCostume Design by: Jenny EaganCast: Chris Hemsworth, Halle Berry, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey HawkinsSynopsis: An elusive thief, eyeing his final score, encounters a disillusioned insurance broker at her own crossroads. As their paths intertwine, a relentless detective trails them hoping to thwart the multi-million dollar heist they are planning.

"Crime 101" is a crime thriller film written and directed by Bart Layton. It is based on the 2020 novella of the same name by Don Winslow. The film stars Chris Hemsworth as jewel thief Mike Davis, whose heists along the 101 freeway have left the police baffled. When Mike sets his sights on the ultimate score, his plans intersect with those of insurance broker Sharon Colvin, played by Halle Berry. Detective Lou Lubesnick, played by Mark Ruffalo, believes he has cracked Mike's pattern and is determined to bring him down before the next job. The film also stars Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, and Nick Nolte. Layton was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which will open in theaters on February 13th from Amazon MGM Studios. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#1 New York Times and internationally bestselling author DON WINSLOW joins BOOKSTORM Podcast to discuss THE FINAL SCORE, his fantastic collection of six crime novellas! We talked with Don about all things crime 101 ... which happens to be the name of his upcoming feature film starring Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, and Halle Berry! What impels a person to cross the line into illegality ? Are those factors often very personal, like love or family? Are we all capable of criminality under the right circumstances? Is there an age where you no longer care about the consequences? Perhaps its more important the older you get to live consistent with who you are. We discuss it all - and wait until you hear which of the novellas had a semi-autobiographical element to it! Join us for a fabulous discussion with a living legend!You can find more of your favorite bestselling authors at BOOKSTORM Podcast! We're also on Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, and YouTube!

There's a particular kind of confidence required to make a modern Los Angeles heist movie without flinching at the shadow of “Heat.” It's the cinematic elephant in the room, the reference point that inevitably looms over any story involving meticulous thieves, dogged cops, and asphalt‑level tension. With “Crime 101,” filmmaker Bart Layton acknowledges that lineage without trying to wrestle it. Instead, he builds something adjacent: a grounded, contemporary crime film that uses the genre as a delivery system for deeper questions about identity, status, and obsession.Based on the novella by Don Winslow, “Crime 101” follows a precise, disciplined jewel thief (played by Chris Hemsworth) whose carefully calibrated life begins to fracture as an obsessive LAPD detective (played by Mark Ruffalo) closes in. Sound familiar "Heat" fans? Luckily, we also have other stories running parallel, like Halle Berry as Sharon, a woman boxed in by institutional disrespect and professional diminishment, slowly realizing that the systems she has played by were never designed to reward her. The ensemble is stacked with Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Nick Nolte, and more, but the film's real engine is tone: tense, patient, and uninterested in clean moral answers.READ MORE: ‘Nirvanna The Band The Show The Movie': Matt Johnson & Jay McCarrol On Time Travel, Friendship, The Show's 3rd Season, & Filming Without Permits [The Discourse Podcast]Joining The Discourse for two separate interviews, Layton, Hemsworth, and Berry dug into how “Crime 101” consciously avoids Hollywood shorthand while still delivering a propulsive, white‑knuckle ride.

In this episode of the Sisterhood of S.W.E.A.T., Linda is joined by Don Winslow, seven-time consecutive New York Times bestselling author whose crime novels explore power, corruption, loyalty, and consequence. Don discusses how crime fiction reflects reality, why Hollywood keeps betting big on his stories, and what happens when fiction gets uncomfortably close to the truth. Episode Highlights How Crime 101 sparked a nine-figure Hollywood bidding war Why crime fiction often reveals truths the news avoids The real-life systems that inspire Don Winslow's stories Power, corruption, and who ultimately pays the price Why crime novels have become a cultural warning system Rapid Takeaways Crime fiction reflects real power dynamics Fiction can reveal uncomfortable truths Systems matter more than villains Stories can function as warnings Connect with Don Winslow Official Website: https://donwinslow.net Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donwinslow/ Books (Amazon Author Page): https://www.amazon.com/Don-Winslow/e/B000AQ6VQI The Final Score (New Novel): https://donwinslow.net/books/the-final-score/ Crime 101 (Film – IMDb): https://www.imdb.com/title/tt18224088/

On this episode of 'Mehdi Unfiltered,' award-winning author Don Winslow speaks to Mehdi about the far-right threats that canceled part of his book tour - and also sounds off on the Democratic Party leadership's many failures.  SUBSCRIBE TO ZETEO TO SUPPORT INDEPENDENT AND UNFILTERED JOURNALISM: https://zeteo.com/subscribe WATCH, LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE TO 'WE'RE NOT KIDDING' ON SUBSTACK: https://zeteo.com/s/were-not-kidding-with-mehdi-and-friends FIND ZETEO: Twitter: https://twitter.com/zeteo_news Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zeteonews TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@zeteonews FIND MEHDI: Substack: https://substack.com/@mehdirhasan Twitter: https://twitter.com/@mehdirhasan Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@mehdirhasan TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mehdirhasan

Bestselling crime novelist Don Winslow on his winding career journey -- he once had to pawn his binoculars to afford spaghetti -- and turning away from a quiet retirement to take on Trump 2.0.

Acclaimed author and activist Don Winslow thought he would retire from writing after his last novel, "City in Ruin" came out in 2024.But this year, he marks his return to fiction with a collection of six novellas, "The Final Score."Thursday on Midday Edition, Winslow talks about exploring identity in his latest work, his decision to return to writing, and his advocacy in the current political moment.Then, KPBS' Beth Accomando sits down with the co-founder of Riot Productions to talk about their latest play, "Audition Sides," which tells a love story between two actors stuck in a callback audition.And finally, there is plenty to do in the arts this weekend. KPBS' Julia Dixon Evans shares all the events to check out, plus a preview of what to check out in "The Finest."Guests:Don Winslow, author and activist, "The Final Score"Sarah Alida LeClair, playwright and actress, "Audition Sides;" artistic director and founder, Riot ProductionsJulia Dixon Evans, arts reporter and host of "The Finest," KPBS

Buchempfehlungen sind eine Unmöglichkeit und zu unterlassen! Es gibt 170 Millionen Buchtitel, aktuell, und jedes Jahr kommen 2,2 Millionen hinzu. Es gibt 8,3 Milliarden Menschen auf der Welt und jeder ist dem anderen fremd. Wie kann man da auf die Idee kommen, jemand könne jemandem anderen halbwegs kompetent sagen, was er als nächstes lesen solle? Jeder weiß das und alle ignorieren es.Spätkapitalistischen Wirtschaftsunternehmen verzeiht man das Generve noch, ihr einziger Existenzgrund ist, Dir S**t zu verkaufen. Literaturnewsletter und -podcasts sind da schon grenzwertiger, wie viel Sendungsbewusstsein ist zu viel Sendungsbewusstsein? Jedes. Immerhin ist das Abonnement freiwillig. Aber Freunde sollten es besser wissen. Und dennoch empfiehlt unser ehemaliger Rezensent für das Studio B, Heiko Schramm, mir unerschrocken immer wieder Bücher, die sicher hervorragend, nützlich und vergnüglich sind, wenn man, sagen wir, vorhat, einen mittelgroßen Karibikstaat geheimdienstlich zu unterwandern oder, sicher auch nützlich zu wissen, als Außenminister der Vereinigten Staaten 3-Letter-Word-Agencies gegeneinander ausspielen möchte. Kurz, ich bin begeistert, es wärmt mir das Herz, dass mir zugetraut wird, den Nahostfriedensprozess entscheidend voranzubringen, aber mir fehlt einfach die Zeit, mich in die oft kiloschweren Werke einzuarbeiten; der Mord an JFK bleibt vorerst ungeklärt.Entsprechend erfreut und reserviert war ich, als Mr. Schramm mir vor meiner Exkursion nach Japan zwei Bücher auf die Leseliste setzte, die ich bitte in Asien beginnen möge. Kein “vielleicht”, kein “wenn es passt”, es war eine Anweisung, der ich besser Folge leiste. Immerhin waren die Titel japanisch, die Autoren bekannt:“Shibumi” von Trevanian (Das Pseudonym von Rodney William Whitaker, einem Mid-Century Bestsellerautor)und“Satori” von Don Winslow, genau dem, der Untertitel lautet “A Novel based on Trevanian's Shibumi” - interessant.“Shibumi” fängt spektakulär an. Heftig überzeichnetes CIA-Personal - der Veteran, Zigarre im Mundwinkel; der intrigierende Chef mit seinem an seinen Rockzipfeln hängenden Assistent, jedes Wort mitschreibend - werten eine “Aktion” aus. Auf einem Flughafen in Rom gab es eine Schießerei und wir verstehen die Worte, aber nicht wirklich den Zusammenhang - Geheimdienste halt. Zunächst werden zwei Israelis erschossen, dann die Schützen, die Japaner sind (?) aber irgendwie für die PLO arbeiten und dann doch für die CIA und wiederum von derselben erledigt werden, inklusive zwei, drei italienischen Kindern und Opas. Krass. Was geht ab?!Unklar. Was nicht an der Beschreibung liegt. Die ist brillant, vorstellbar, actionorientiert und trotz des vielen Blutes irgendwie fast “leicht”. Wir sehen das ganze aus den Augen der beteiligten Agenten, die das wiederum auf einem richtigen Zelluloidfilm sehen, aufgenommen von CIA-Agenten speziell für das Debriefing. Das gibt uns einen ersten Hinweis auf die Ära, in der wir uns befinden. Da ich wie immer komplett ahnungslos ins Buch gegangen bin, ist für mich noch unklar, wann es geschrieben wurde. Der erste Hinweis sind die sehr “Achtziger”-Meinungen des Veteranen-Agenten hinsichtlich des ihm zugeteilten Wingman. Dieser ist der Sohn eines Palästinenserführers, er wird im gesamten Buch als “Ziegenhüter” beschrieben werden. Das geht heute natürlich nicht mehr. Nicht weil heutzutage Rassismus gecancelt ist, sondern weil ein solch offensichtlicher Sarkasmus heute nicht mehr funktioniert. Entgegen der allgemeinen Annahme ist die Ursache aber nicht, dass wir jetzt alle supersensibel sind oder gar woke, sondern weil spätestens seit 9/11 antimuslimischer Rassismus hoffähig geworden ist und als Reaktion darauf ein solcher Sarkasmus gekennzeichnet werden muss, in rot, plus Warnung auf dem Cover und Herausgabe des Buches an Deutsche Linke nur gegen Ausweis. Trevanian, als Meister der Ironie, ist dankbarerweise in 2005 gestorben und musste den ganzen Quatsch nicht mehr miterleben, wir, als Leserinnen eines Buches aus 1981, müssen uns erst wieder einarbeiten. Die Ironie ist nicht nur an der offensichtlich übertriebenen Wortwahl zu erkennen, Trevanian legt seinem weltgewandten und weit rumgekommenen Haupthelden starke Thesen zu allen möglichen internationalen Akteuren in den Mund, jeder bekommt sein Fett weg.Bis der Japanschwerpunkt, wegen dessem mir das Buch ins Handgepäck beordert wurde, ins Spiel kommt, vergehen ein paar Seiten und zwar bis unser Protagonist, Mr. Hel (ein L) eingeführt wird. Das traf sich, kam doch auch ich erst recht spät in Japan zum Lesen und so koinzidierte die Jugend von Mr. Hel, als Sohn einer Russin und eines Deutschen, aufwachsend im Japan der späten 2. Weltkriegsjahre (mit den bekannten verheerenden Auswirkungen) mit meiner Reise durch die Stätten ebendieser Geschichte, kulminierend mit einem Besuch des Friedensmuseums in Hiroshima just zu dem Zeitpunkt, als im Buch die erste Liebe von Mr. Hel dahin zu ihren Eltern zurückkehrt, Anfang August 1945. Das wirkt.Beschrieben wird im Roman, seltsam schwebend zwischen Action und Betrachtung, die Suche eines weißen, kulturellen Japaners nach Shibumi. Shibumi ist eines dieser klassischen unübersetzbaren japanischen Worte, die darauf hinauslaufen, dass Du am Ende vor deinem Steingarten im Regen sitzt und meditierst.Bis er diesen Zustand findet, muss Nicolai Hel irgendwie Geld verdienen und, ausgebildet in exotischen Kampfkünsten, dem Brettspiel Go und gesegnet mit einer (minderen) Superpower, beschließt er, Terroristen zu jagen. Das macht er gegen Geld, aber, wenn es ihm in die Moral passt, auch Pro Bono. Dass er dabei einer erklecklichen Zahl von Akteuren auf die Füße tritt, kommt mit dem Terrain und, wie er selbst bemerkt, hat er eine Menge negatives Karma angehäuft. Zum Killen braucht es neben Geschick auch Glück und das hält nicht ewig, weshalb Nico mit fünfzig im Ruhestand ist und ein altes Schloss im Baskenland renovierend um einen japanischen Garten erweitert, was man so macht, als Auftragsmörder a.D. Aber natürlich ist das nicht das Ende des Romans, womit die Spoiler enden.Das alles ist genauso leicht geschrieben wie hier rezensiert, hier wird nicht viel ernst genommen und die Story eher zum Anlass, das ganze Geheimdienstgewerbe samt ihrer staatlichen Auftraggeber zu kommentieren, auszulachen, zu kritisieren und dass da niemand lebend rauskommt, dafür ist Rodney William Whitaker aka Trevanian bekannt. Man amüsiert sich köstlich, es erinnert, nicht nur wegen der epikuräischen Einschübe, an Simmels “Es muss nicht immer Kaviar sein” und im Stil ein bisschen an die “Neal Carey”-Serie von Don Winslow, die, na was für ein Zufall, zur selben Zeit rauskam. Deren Markenzeichen waren eingeschobene dutzendseitenlange Essays zu eher obskuren Themen (Chinesische Geschichte, Punks in London). Das macht Trevanian auch gern, hier in “Shibumi” ist es das Höhlenklettern, im Englischen so schön “Spelunking” genannt, dass bis zum letzten Seilknoten beschrieben wird. Trevanian schafft es dann gerade noch, den Essay zum Thema mit einem späten Plotpoint sinnvoll zu machen, aber selbst ohne dieses Kunststück ist dieser Stil ein sehr angenehmer Throwback in eine Zeit vor den formalistischen Serientrillern des industriellen Whodunnitzeitalters: alle Bücher 360 Seiten lang und genau bei 180 Seiten muss der Midpoint, die entscheidende Wendung, passiert sein. In “Shibumi” philosophiert der Autor zu dem Zeitpunkt noch gelassen über die Herkunft der Baskischen Sprache und wir freuen uns über die Unberechenbarkeit der Be- und Entschleunigung. Es ist alles ein bisschen japanisch. Ach né.Gleichzeitig ist es ein interessanter Blick in das Mindset der Achtzigerjahre und abgesehen von der nicht vorhandenen Scheu, Araber, Briten, Amis und alle anderen Drumrum ein bisschen aufs Klischéeis zu führen, ist es durchaus frappierend, wie viele der Aussagen zum Zustand der Politik hellseherisch wirken, bis man merkt, dass man das verkehrtherum sieht - ja, die Politik war schon immer korrupt, lange bevor Techbros dem Präsidenten einen Goldenen Ballsaal bauten, weil der so gut nach ihrer Pfeife tanzen kann.Ich sag: “Danke, Heiko, Top Treffer, Spitzenbuch!” und somit auch Nichtjapanreisenden empfohlen.Das sah um 2011 herum auch der große Don Winslow so. Irgendwann zwischen den brillanten beiden “Savages” Büchern (damals besprochen von Irmgard Lumpini) meinte old Don noch ein Buch einschieben zu müssen, das man heute gemeinhin als Fanfic definiert. Er schreibt in “Satori” die Geschichte von Nicholai Hel weiter, oder genauer, er füllt die Lücken in der Biografie, wie wir sie in “Shibumi” lasen. Und das macht zunächst durchaus Sinn, der Autor des Originals ist lange tot und die erfundene Figur damit verdammt zu einem einzigen Auftritt, was liegt näher als ihm einen weiteren zu geben, und warum nicht von Don Winslow, der, siehe oben, seine schriftstellerische Karriere in ähnlichem Stil begann.Leider/zum Glück, je nach Perspektive, hat sich Don Winslow stilistisch weiterentwickelt. Dramaturgisch sind seine Romane deutlich komplexer aber auch zielstrebiger geworden - etwas, was man von “Shibumi” nicht wirklich behaupten kann. Entsprechend groß ist der Bruch, wenn man “Satori” direkt im Anschluss liest. Wo Trevanian sich Zeit nimmt für einen Ausflug in Kommentare zur Weltpolitik oder die gefährliche Welt des Spelunking, füllt Don Winslow die Lücken im Lebenslauf des Nicolai Hel auf und es ist, sorry, “Malen nach Zahlen”. Wo Trevanian uns in Hel's Lebensgeschichte mit albernem Nonsens unterhält, zum Beispiel der Story, wie Hel zum “Lover der Stufe IV” wurde, inklusive der Beschreibung, was Stufe I bis III sind und wie man diese Skills als Waffe einsetzen kann - und ich muss nicht erklären, dass das alles lustiger Blödsinn ist - langweilt uns Don Winslow mit einer peinlichen Sexszene, die wohl in die Vita von Nico Hel passt, aber leider komplett das Sujet des Originalromans “intelligente Spionagekomödie” verfehlt. Das liegt natürlich daran, dass Don Winslow seit der Neal Carey Reihe ein brillanter Schriftsteller und Storyteller geworden ist, dabei aber an Humor eingebüßt hat. In seinen Spätwerken fallen mir ein paar Szenen mit Sean Callan und Stevie O'Leary, den Teenager-Gangstern aus Hell's Kitchen in “Tage der Toten” ein, die ein bisschen Slapstick machten, bis alles in ernsthaft blutigen Massakern versank und damit war Schluss mit Lustig.Genauso geht Don Winslow auch an “Shibumi” heran und das ist dann halt ziemlich langweilig, Fanfic halt, und ich bin nach einem Viertel im Buch ernsthaft gelangweilt und kann das alles nicht empfehlen.Dafür, wie gesagt, umso mehr Trevanians Original “Shibumi”, denn was wäre die Welt ohne Buchempfehlungen?! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lobundverriss.substack.com

Send us a textBurk worked on this film! We react to the trailer for Crime 101,  an upcoming crime film written and directed by Bart Layton. It is based on the 2010 novella of the same name by Don Winslow. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Barry Keoghan, Monica Barbaro, Corey Hawkins, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Nick Nolte, and Halle BerrySupport the show

We open the show with Sen. Chuck “You” Schumer (D-NY) starting to run out of new material for the fearporn train. On the flip side, Sen. Deb Fischer (R-NE) says it's far too early to panic and she said her constituents are okay waiting a bit to see how the Trump reciprocal tariff plan starts to unfold. This morning, President Trump even said he hates the initial pain, but is happy to see so many countries lining up to negotiate fair trade deals with the United States. Then, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins had a great one-liner for CNN's Jake Tapper, while she was discussing the issues with unfair trade in the agriculture sector. Next, I take a moment to discuss how soulless some influencers are in our own country. I use a tweet by NY Time best-selling author Don Winslow as an example. I follow that up with propaganda from former White House Deputy Press Secretary Andrew Bates. If Trump is really out to hurt the little guy and give all the breaks to his billionaire buddies, why did he hurt the stock market like he did? CNN's Harry Enten reveals more interesting polling, with the overall message being that Americans see Trump taking us in a different direction and feeling like he needs more ability to accomplish his agenda. The SCOTUS just pulled the rug out from under activist D.C. District Court Judge Boasberg. Then, in another ruling a California judge had his injunction stayed as it relates to Trump's team being able to fire probationary employees. We get a sound bite from the Village Idiot, Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) where she perfectly illustrates the Left's belief in the soft bigotry of low expectation. And, she did it with her fake accent, while pretending she was at a comedy club. We get a sneak peek at Ellie Cohanim, who might be on the short list to replace Elise Stefanik for UN Ambassador. She wants to “DOGE” the UN and root out their issues with antisemitism. Finally, President Trump is set to sign an Executive Order putting emphasis on keep our clean-burning coal plants going. Then I add my thoughts on the need for more new generation nuclear facilities. Please take a moment to rate and review the show and then share the episode on social media. You can find me on Facebook, X, Instagram, GETTR,  TRUTH Social and YouTube by searching for The Alan Sanders Show. And, consider becoming a sponsor of the show by visiting my Patreon page!!

From 2017 - best-selling author Don Winslow talks about his novel "The Force."

Political corruption turns Acapulco's first female police detective into a fugitive on the run . . . in Washington DC."A thrilling series" -- National Public RadioIn a derelict building for sale, Acapulco police detective Emilia Cruz stumbles on the body of a woman brutally shot to death. Incredibly, the victim was the sister of Acapulco's ambitious mayor, who is running for re-election against an opponent with deep pockets.Emilia's investigation is immediately under pressure for a fast result. The victim's ex-boyfriend has a suspiciously weak alibi but is the crime scene the key to finding the murderer? The building was once used for a secret Mexican government operation targeting a ruthless drug lord.Meanwhile, there's a conspiracy within the police department to force Emilia out.Before Emilia can save her job or arrest her prime suspect, she's sent on an errand of mercy to Washington, DC.There she becomes a fugitive hunted by killers masquerading as cops. Alone, desperate and on the run, Emilia turns for help to a man she once vowed to murder.He's her only chance to survive a deadly game of political intrigue on the wrong side of the border.From Acapulco's beaches to the streets of Washington, DC, the stakes couldn't be higher in this electrifying, page-turning thriller.2019 and 2020 Poison Cup award, Outstanding Series - CrimeMasters of America"Emilia is a character who is close to my heart" - MysterySequels"Amato brings her characters to life with her vivid writing style and sets them on the streets of a Mexico steeped in Catholicism and corruption" - OnlineBookClub.orgWith unflinching authenticity from the author's own espionage and counterdrug experience in Mexico and Central America, this is a female detective mystery series like no other.The Emilia Cruz series is for fans of international mystery and crime by Ian Rankin, Jo Nesbo, Ann Cleeves, Donna Leon and Liza Marklund, plus the Department Q series by Jussi Adler-Olsen. Fans of Don Winslow's cartel and border thrillers set in Mexico love the plots torn from the headlines of the Detective Emilia Cruz police series set in Acapulco.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

À quelques jours des élections présidentielles aux États-Unis, je vous propose de réécouter le romancier américain Don Winslow, auteur à succès qui mène une croisade anti-Trump et qui a décidé d'arrêter d'écrire pour se consacrer à ce combat. Un entretien exceptionnel donc où, pour la dernière fois, il parle de ses livres. (Rediffusion) Don Winslow est l'auteur de vingt-deux best-sellers internationaux, dont Corruption, Savages adapté au cinéma par Oliver Stone, ou encore L'hiver de Frankie Machine. Sa trilogie de La griffe du chien, Cartel et La frontière est en cours d'adaptation série par la chaîne FX. Il vit aujourd'hui entre la Californie et le Rhode Island. À 70 ans, l'écrivain américain annonce se retirer de la vie littéraire avec son ultime roman La cité sous les cendres, un magnifique chant du cygne.« Danny Ryan est riche. Riche au-delà de ce qu'il aurait pu imaginer. L'ancien docker, soldat de la mafia irlandaise et fugitif, est désormais un homme d'affaires respecté, un magnat des casinos de Las Vegas et un partenaire silencieux dans un groupe qui possède deux somptueux hôtels. Danny a tout : une splendide maison, un enfant qu'il adore, une femme dont il pourrait même tomber amoureux. La vie est belle. Mais Danny va trop loin.Lorsqu'il tente d'acheter un vieil hôtel sur un terrain de premier ordre avec l'intention de construire le complexe de ses rêves, il déclenche une guerre contre un propriétaire de casino rival avec de sombres relations. Pour sauver sa vie et ceux qu'il aime, Danny doit redevenir le combattant impitoyable qu'il était autrefois – et qu'il ne voulait plus jamais être.Après les deux premiers tomes de la trilogie explosive du maître du polar Don Winslow, voici le troisième volume aussi épique et ambitieux, La cité sous les cendres, livre annoncé comme le dernier dans la carrière de son brillant auteur. Un événement. »Présentation des éditions Harper Collins.Traduit de l'anglais (États-Unis) par Jean Esch.

Bestselling author Don Winslow joins us to discuss his new novel, City in Ruins, which he says is the last of his career. GUEST:  Don Winslow: Bestselling author whose new book is City in Ruins Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.  Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show, which originally aired on April 3, 2024.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a very special Abyss episode: sequels! The gang sits down to discuss horror fiction sequels and ask why don't we see more of them. Before this deep dive they chat about Josh Malerman's Incidents Around the House, Chronicles of the Black Company by Glen Cook, Moses Ose Utomi's The Lies of the Ajungo and The Truth of the Aleke, City in Ruins by Don Winslow, Longlegs, The Haunted Bath, and Haunted Reels: Tales From the Minds of Professional Filmmakers. Now get ready for the gang to be serious!!!

Buy the audiobook: bookpass.com | Listen in your podcast app—in just two clicks. No new app to install.Following Jurassic Park, Michael Crichton Started Another Masterpiece—James Patterson Just Finished ItThe biggest thriller of the year: A history-making eruption is about to destroy the Big Island of Hawaii. But a secret held for decades by the US military is far more terrifying than any volcano.“Eruption is an epic thriller…fast-paced and deeply considered…a cinematic story rooted in science and infused with plenty of heart, tackling big themes like love and loss.”–Time“Breathtaking and brilliant! Eruption gives us everything we want in a thriller: huge scale, huge stakes, fascinating details and characters so real we feel we've known them all our lives. Bravo!”—Jeffery Deaver, author of The Bone Collector and creator of the Colter Shaw character on CBS's Tracker"The first summer blockbuster masterpiece… as thrilling and jaw-dropping as Jurassic Park."—Don Winslow, #1 internationally bestselling author of The Cartel and City on FireThe master of the techno-blockbuster joins forces with the master of the modern thriller to create the most anticipated mega bestseller in years. Michael Crichton, creator of Jurassic Park, ER, Twister, and Westworld, had a passion project he'd been pursuing for years, ahead of his untimely passing in 2008. Knowing how special it was, his wife, Sherri Crichton, held back his notes and the partial manuscript until she found the right author to complete it: James Patterson, the world's most popular storyteller.***Learn more: bookpass.com DISCLAIMER: Please note, this is an independent podcast episode not affiliated with, endorsed by, or produced in conjunction with the host podcast feed or any of its media entities. The views and opinions expressed in this episode are solely those of the creators and guests. For any concerns, please reach out to team@podroll.fm.

On today's 185th episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews New York Times bestselling author Meg Gardner. They discuss a wide variety of topics, including Meg's collaboration with Michael Mann on Heat 2, her writing process, and her latest book, Shadowheart.They also deep-dive Meg's other books, as well as discussing Meg's experiences with research, and the challenges of writing a sequel to a popular movie. A terrific insight comes when Meg discusses researching dark and disturbing subjects, which can be challenging, but Meg balances it by finding joy in other activities and maintaining a positive mindset.The conversation is filled with humor and insights into Meg's writing journey, and as is the case of her third appearance, Meg entertains in a truly engaging way.To learn more visit: MegGardiner.comWATCH & SUBSCRIBE to our channel at YouTube.com/thethrillerzoneSIGN UP & JOIN us on our website at TheThrillerZone.com FOLLOW us on X.com/thethrillerzone, Instagram.com/thethrillerzone & Facebook.com/thethrillerzone LISTEN to us on ALL the popular Podcast Channels like: ApplePodcasts @ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thriller-zone/id1577303372Spotify @ https://open.spotify.com/show/4f5vHVcT6DvXpZJ8nopIAU?si=6823127df7044420iHeartRadio @ https://www.iheart.com/podcast/338-the-thriller-zone-107694289Chapters00:00 Introduction and Welcome02:37 Talking about Art and Getting Started03:19 Collaborating with Michael Mann on Heat 205:13 Recovering from a House Fire06:12 Congratulating Meg on Her Collaboration with Michael Mann07:37 Geeking Out over Jeopardy08:40 Favorite Crime Headlines09:59 Talking about Meg's New Book, Shadowheart11:17 Upcoming Book Tour12:15 Praising Meg's Writing13:12 Discussing Meg's Writing StyleMeg Gardner, interview, collaboration, Michael Mann, Heat 2, writing process, research, Shadowheart, The Thriller Zone, David Temple (00:00) - (00:18) - Introduction and Welcome (02:55) - Talking about Art and Getting Started (03:37) - Collaborating with Michael Mann on Heat 2 (05:31) - Recovering from a House Fire (06:30) - Congratulating Meg on Her Collaboration with Michael Mann (07:55) - Geeking Out over Jeopardy (08:58) - Favorite Crime Headlines (10:17) - Talking about Meg's New Book, Shadowheart (11:35) - Upcoming Book Tour (12:33) - Praising Meg's Writing (13:30) - Discussing Meg's Writing Style The Story Factory is an entertainment company representing some of the best authors in the business.

On today's 182nd episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple interviews #1 International bestselling author John Katzenbach about his book Jack's Boys. They discuss the nature of storytelling in thrillers and the importance of creating complete and psychologically attuned characters. Katzenbach also shares how his experience as a criminal court reporter influenced his fiction writing. John also talks about growing up in the shadow of his father, former US Attorney General Nicholas Katzenbach, and how it shaped his perspective on government and history. The conversation touches on various topics, including the making of three of John's books that were made into the movies: THE MEAN SEASON, starring Kurt Russell and Mariel Hemingway, JUST CAUSE, starring Sean Connery, Laurence Fishburne and Ed Harris; and HART'S WAR, starring Bruce Willis and Colin Farrell.David and John discuss other topics such as the impact of climate change in Miami, some of their favorite movies and movie stars, plus the inspiration behind the story, Jack's Boys, the importance of accuracy in thrillers, and the differences in reader reactions across different cultures.Finally, the two men touch on the use of references to music and films in Katzenbach's writing, and their conversation ends with Katzenbach sharing his advice for writers.Learn more at JohnKatzenbach.com, TheThrillerZone.com and be sure to subscribe to YouTube.com/thethrillerzone, as well as follow this podcast on X, Instagram and Facebook @thethrillerzone. The Story Factory is an entertainment company representing some of the best authors in the business.

 The Buddies take their first foray into criminal enterprises, in City on Fire by Don Winslow. The book follows the Irish and Italian mobs as they fight for control of Providence, Rhode Island in the 1980s. Unfortunately, City on Fire did create some tension between the Buddies who have Irish and Italian ancestry, respectively. They got into arguing/chatting about, the negatives of loyal friends, nepotism, and having the name Pam. So pick up this crime/mob-thriller and join us for this weeks episode. And remember, ‘don't ever take sides with anyone against the family/Buddies'. Intro (0:00-2:41)Stock Up/Down (2:42-21:26)Favorite Scene/Character (21:27-26:00)Love/Hate (26:01-33:35)Listener Email (33:36-35:02)Casting the Movie (35:03-36:47)Conclusion (36:48-39:44)NEXT BOOK: Golden Son (Red Rising Book 2) by Pierce Brown

The Buddies were lucky enough to sit down with Don Silver, author of the newly released coming-of-age thriller, Scorched. The book follows 15-year old Jonas Shore and the many ups-and-downs he experiences as a youth and the impacts it has later in his life. The Buddies chatted with Don about stepping into the shoes of a high schooler again, music influences, and how he possibly manages to write a book of this caliber without an outline. This book is hot off the presses (just released on May 7th), it's so hot you may get… Scorched. So go pick it up now and join for an interview and discussion about the book!Intro (0:00-2:19)Interview with Author Don Silver (2:20-29:44)Stock Up/Down (29:45-53:43)Love/Hate (53:44-59:55)Conclusion (59:56-1:01:37) NEXT BOOK: City on Fire by Don Winslow

durée : 00:24:33 - L'invité de 8h20 : le grand entretien - À 8h20, l'écrivain américain Don Winslow est l'invité du Grand Entretien. Le maitre du polar publie "La Cité sous les cendres" (Harper Collins). - invités : Don Winslow - Don Winslow : Écrivain

CITY IN RUINS, Don Winslow's bold and genre-defining epic of honor, violence, love, and revenge, explores how the sins of the past continue to haunt the present and is the enthralling conclusion to a trilogy that has been decades in the making. With piercing insight, narrative prowess, and a masterful ability to blend imagination and literary allusion, New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow delivers the thrilling resolution his fans have eagerly anticipated.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/arroe-collins-unplugged-totally-uncut--994165/support.

Join hosts Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including AI that will create audiobooks for foreign titles, Don Winslow's retirement, and how "no one buys books." Then, stick around for a chat with AutoCrit's Daniel Kaplan! AutoCrit began humbly as the brainchild of an unpublished writer with dreams of becoming an author. She faced a common problem: how could she get expert, unbiased feedback on her writing without breaking the bank? Writers' groups, critique partners, and other beta readers weren't at the expert level, and friends and family weren't unbiased. Getting feedback took time, and the quality of the feedback was hit-or-miss. Hiring a professional editor was an expensive investment, especially for early, unpolished drafts. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/writersink/support

Danny Ryan doesn't see himself as ambitious — which is surprising, seeing as he's both stolen and made millions. But in his mind, he's just an average guy trying to survive in a world that would rather he not. Ryan is the central character of Don Winslow's sweeping crime trilogy that draws parallels to movies like “The Godfather” and “Goodfellas.” Readers first met Ryan as a mid-level Irish-American mobster in New England in “City on Fire,” which came out in 2022. One year later, Winslow released “City on Dreams,” which follows Ryan to Hollywood. And now, in 2024, Ryan is a Las Vegas casino mogul struggling to leave his life of crime in “City in Ruins.” It brings both the series and Winslow's writing career to a close.But not before he joins host Kerri Miller one more time on Big Books and Bold Ideas. Don't miss this warm and intimate conversation that pulls at the fascinating threads of Winslow's past — including his years spent as a Shakespeare director at Oxford, his stint as a private investigator and his abiding love of Africa. They also talk about how surfing taught Winslow to trust the writing process, why it took him 30 years to write the Danny Ryan series, and why he is confident that “City in Ruins” is his last book. Guest: Don Winslow has written 21 novels, including “The Border, “The Force, and “Savages.” His new book, “City in Ruins” completes his Danny Ryan trilogy and his writing career. Subscribe to Big Books and Bold Ideas with Kerri Miller on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RSS or anywhere you get your podcasts.Subscribe to the Thread newsletter for the latest book and author news and must-read recommendations.

Today on The Neil Haley Show, Neil "The Media Giant" Haley interviews Don Winslow. City on Fire was the most acclaimed crime novel of 2021. The book was named to more best books of the year lists than any other novel and was named Best Book of the Year by Amazon. City of Dreams, which won widespread acclaim and was also named a Best Book of the Year by Amazon. After publishing fifteen acclaimed crime novels, not one of which made the New York Times Bestseller List, Winslow had seven consecutive New York Times bestsellers –Savages, The Kings of Cool, The Cartel, The Force, The Border, City on Fire and City of Dreams – and three New York Times Best Books of the Year. Winslow's short storyCrime 101 ignited a recent $100m bidding war that Amazon recently won. Winslow has also won major writing awards in almost every major country in the world and become a major bestselling author with multiple #1 internationally bestselling novels all over the world. Winslow's novels have attracted the attention of filmmakers and actors. The film rights to the City on Fire trilogy were purchased by Sony for more than $5 million and Austin Butler is set to star. Crime 101 has Chris Hemsworth and Pedro Pascal attached.    / donwinslow  

4/12/24 - Hour 3 Rich and the guys debate which NFL QB will be the next to win his first Super Bowl. In ‘What's More Likely' Rich weighs in on the building NFL Draft intrigue, a possible Tom Brady unretirement, Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa, Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott, Knicks, Celtics, Kentucky and Arkansas hoops, the Masters and more. Bestselling author Don Winslow joins Rich in-studio to discuss his final book ‘City in Ruins,' the ignominious beginning of what became his illustrious career, why the Shohei Ohtani/Ippei Mizuhara gambling scandal is stranger than fiction, why ‘Bull Durham' is his all-time favorite sports movie, and more. Please check out other RES productions: Overreaction Monday: http://apple.co/overreactionmonday  What the Football with Suzy Shuster and Amy Trask: http://apple.co/whatthefootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On April 11, 2024, OJ SIMPSON passed away from prostate cancer at the age of 76; we take a look back at his contentious life. Plus, an interview with true crime novelist, DON WINSLOW, who's last book in the Danny Ryan trilogy (and last book he'll write, ever), City on Fire, is available now.EPISODE NOTES AND DISCLAIMERS:https://www.vulture.com/2016/01/oj-simpson-crimes-misdemeanors-timeline.htmlhttps://variety.com/2024/film/obituaries-people-news/oj-simpson-dead-cancer-1235967744/https://www.yahoo.com/news/oj-simpson-death-latest-reactions-151315701.html?fr=yhssrp_catchallhttps://twitter.com/donwinslowhttps://www.donwinslow.com/biohttps://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241836260/don-winslow-ends-trilogy-and-his-writing-career-with-final-novel-city-in-ruinshttps://www.meritstreetmedia.com/shows/crime-stories-with-nancy-graceUSE CODE OUTLIER FOR 50% YOUR FIRST MONTH FOR THE LIT AND LEAN WORKOUT:https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lit-lean/id6478508602 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barbara Peters in conversation with Don Winslow

Bakari is joined by author Don Winslow, who is best known for his crime novels. Winslow talks about why he uses his voice in politics, specifically against Donald Trump (06:26). He also discusses his newest book, 'City in Ruins' (08:14). Winslow also goes in-depth about the parallels between his book 'Savages' and the movie, which was directed by Oliver Stone (15:08). Host: Bakari Sellers Guest: Don Winslow Producer: Clifford Augustin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Don Winslow discusses plans to retire and his last novel, 'City in Ruins.'

durée : 00:07:14 - La chronique de Juliette Arnaud - par : Juliette ARNAUD - Alors que le gouvernement a lancé l'opération "Place Nette XXL" contre le trafic de drogue, la juge d'instruction du pôle criminalité du tribunal de Marseille a dit craindre de "perdre la guerre contre les trafiquants”. Cette guerre, Juliette la connaît : celle de La Griffe du chien de Don Winslow.

Don Winslow is a 7 time New York Times best selling author.  His series of City on Fire, City of Dreams, and NOW City in Ruins has taken 30 years to come together. Don joined AFTER HOURS to discuss City in Ruins, confirm that it will be his last book.  Winslow discussed what else he has been involved in, and what he looks to do next. He also talked about his involvement when his books are turned into films/series. Find CITY IN RUINS wherever books are sold.

Bestselling author Don Winslow joins us to discuss his new novel, City in Ruins, which he says is the last of his career. GUEST:  Don Winslow: Bestselling author, whose new book, City in Ruins, is out this week Join the conversation on Facebook and Twitter. Subscribe to The Noseletter, an email compendium of merriment, secrets, and ancient wisdom brought to you by The Colin McEnroe Show. The Colin McEnroe Show is available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Amazon Music, TuneIn, Listen Notes, or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.  Colin McEnroe and Cat Pastor contributed to this show.Support the show: http://www.wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A fun chat with Don Winslow all about his new book City in Ruins, learning how to gamble from his grandmother, directing Shakespeare, and junk food. Plus- Dave encounters a character of a repairman, Laura rails against cat sweaters in public, and Andrew has sticker shock. We also recommend: Listen for the Lie by Amy … Continue reading Ep. 247 Rating Fast Food With Don Winslow

Fans of Don Winslow are—understandably—in denial that City in Ruins is his final crime fiction novel. But if it’s true, if Don has put away the keyboard to devote himself to political activism, City in Ruins, the third and final installment of his Danny Ryan trilogy, just might prove that he saved the best for... Read more »

Trump posted the reduced $175 Million bond in the civil fraud appeal, while Judge Juan Merchan expanded Trump' partial gag order in the New York hush money case to protect family members of people involved with the court, including the judge's own family. Meanwhile, Donald Trump 's social media company reported losses of more then $58 million, leading to Trump Media stock to fall more than 21%. Plus, the "Church of Trump," how the former president is using Christianity in his campaign. Kristy Greenberg, George Conway, Akayla Gardner, Dan Nathan, Matthew Goldstein, Michael Bender, Stuart Stevens, and Don Winslow break it down.

Following City on Fire and City of Dreams, City in Ruins is the explosive, impossible to put down conclusion to New York Times bestselling author Don Winslow's epic, genre-defining crime trilogy and the final book of Winslow's extraordinary career.Sometimes you have to become what you hate to protect what you love.Danny Ryan is rich.Beyond his wildest dreams rich.The former dock worker, Irish mob soldier and fugitive from the law is now a respected businessman – a Las Vegas casino mogul and billionaire silent partner in a group that owns two lavish hotels. Finally, Danny has it all: a beautiful house, a child he adores, a woman he might even fall in love with.Life is good.But then Danny reaches too far.When he tries to buy an old hotel on a prime piece of real estate with plans to build his dream resort, he triggers a war against Las Vegas power brokers, a powerful FBI agent bent on revenge and a rival casino owner with dark connections of his own.Danny thought he had buried his past, but now it reaches up to him from the grave to pull him down. Old enemies surface, and when they come for Danny they vow to take everything – not only his empire, not just his life, but all that he holds dear, including his son.To save his life and everything he loves, Danny must become the ruthless fighter he once was – and never wanted to be again.Ranging from the gritty back rooms of Providence, RI to the power corridors of Washington, DC and Wall Street to the golden casinos of Las Vegas, City in Ruins is an epic crime novel of love and hate, ambition and desperation, vengeance and compassion.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/houseofmysteryradio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's 175th Episode of The Thriller Zone, now in our 6th Season, we're happy to invite Don Winslow into our home for a face-to-face interview that, as you'll quickly notice, is truly a one of a kind opportunity for this host, and for you as an audience member.Don, as you may know, is a renowned thriller writer who has decades of experience as a seasoned writer, creating one hit after another. Today, Don discusses his journey as an author and the challenges he faced in the publishing industry. Despite initial rejections and being labeled a cult writer, Winslow persevered and eventually achieved success. He credits his partnership with agent Shane Salerno as a turning point in his career. Together, they started a rebellion against the limitations imposed by publishers and Hollywood. In our in-depth conversation, Winslow reflects on the impact of his mother, a librarian, who instilled in him a love for books and the belief that he could achieve anything. He also shares his thoughts on retirement and the future of the publishing industry. Digging deeper and opening up, Don reveals the evolution of storytelling and the impact of technology and AI on the industry. He emphasizes the authenticity of human communication and the importance of bringing heart and soul to writing. As our show begins to wrap, Don allows us an inside peek, as he shares advice for aspiring writers, encouraging them to never give up and set doable writing goals. He reflects on the emotional impact of his City Trilogy, which includes City On Fire, City Of Dreams and City In Ruins, as well as the upcoming film adaptation, and concludes by discussing his future plans, including his commitment to fighting against neo-fascism and—on a much lighter note—spending more time with his wife, Jean.All in all, this will stand out as one of the very finest episodes of The Thriller Zone since I launched the podcast nearly three years ago. I'm your host, David Temple, now let's meet the man of the hour, my friend Don Winslow here in TheThrillerZone.comTo learn more visit: DonWinslow.com and purchase his book #CityInRuins wherever you buy your books!* * * * *Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background02:22 Early Days and Challenges06:03 The Turning Point09:25 Dealing with Rejection13:19 Meeting Shane Salerno22:57 The Moment of Confidence26:41 Retirement and Future Plans32:13 The Publishing Industry Today35:13 The Evolution of Storytelling36:10 The Impact of Technology and AI37:31 The Authenticity of Human Communication38:29 Advice for Aspiring Writers40:57 Setting Doable Writing Goals45:12 The Emotional Impact of the City Trilogy47:09 Film Adaptation of the City Trilogy49:32 Austin Butler as Danny in the Film Adaptation52:51 Overview of the City Trilogy56:13 The Emotional Impact of the Epilogue59:05 Reflecting on Gratitude and the Writing Journey01:04:35 Opening Line and Takeaway for a Writing Class01:08:10 Future Plans and Priorities TakeawaysDon't give up on your dreams, even in the face of rejection and setbacks.Success often comes after years of hard work and perseverance.Having a supportive partner or mentor can make a significant difference in your career.The publishing industry is evolving, but books and storytelling will always have a place in society. The storytelling industry has evolved throughout history, with changes in platforms & technology, but the desire for stories remains constant.Artificial intelligence may never be able to replicate the authenticity and emotional impact of human communication in storytelling.Aspiring writers should never give up and set doable writing goals to make progress.The City trilogy by Don Winslow which includes City On Fire, City Of Dreams & City In Ruins, explores timeless themes from classical literature in a modern setting, with a focus on character development and emotional depth. (00:00) - (00:15) - Chapter 2 (00:15) - Introduction and Background (02:37) - Early Days and Challenges (06:18) - The Turning Point (09:40) - Dealing with Rejection (13:34) - Meeting Shane Salerno (23:12) - The Moment of Confidence (26:56) - Retirement and Future Plans (33:07) - The Publishing Industry Today (36:07) - The Evolution of Storytelling (37:04) - The Impact of Technology and AI (38:25) - The Authenticity of Human Communication (39:23) - Advice for Aspiring Writers (41:51) - Setting Doable Writing Goals (46:06) - The Emotional Impact of the City Trilogy (48:03) - Film Adaptation of the City Trilogy (50:26) - Austin Butler as Danny in the Film Adaptation (53:45) - Overview of the City Trilogy (57:07) - The Emotional Impact of the Epilogue (59:59) - Reflecting on Gratitude and the Writing Journey (01:05:29) - Opening Line and Takeaway for a Writing Class (01:09:04) - Future Plans and Priorities The Thriller Zone with David Temple is sponsored in part by Blackstone Publishing.

In Episode 162, Leigh Stein (author and journalist) joins me to jump into the world of BookTok, the bookish corner of TikTok. We talk about what early elements started this sensation, how creators and their content are different on this platform, and the main audience engaging with the app's evolving algorithm. We also discuss the continuing gap in marketing and authentic social media content, and how we think publishers could address this issue. (Did we solve it?!) Plus, Leigh shares some great book recommendations! This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights Leigh kicks off our discussion by defining BookTok and tracing its rapid rise to phenomenon status. We talk about BookTok's current and future trajectory. Leigh brings in some sales stats for the top BookTok authors. We talk about the way younger and younger readers are being drawn to the bookshelves. The appeal of BookTok versus Bookstagram as recommendation media versus social media. The percentage of Gen Z and Millennials that find their next book on BookTok. Addressing the bigger criticisms of TikTok. How the type of content on BookTok differs from the type of content on Bookstagram. The genres that perform the best on BookTok. We talk about the profound impact of BookTok on the publishing industry and how it's reshaping traditional media coverage. The marketing risk of trying to find the balance between authenticity and effective promotion on BookTok. Leigh shares some awesome tips for authors trying to engage with the BookTok community. Leigh's Book Recommendations [39:59] Two OLD Books She Loves Verity by Colleen Hoover | Amazon | Bookshop.org [40:19] Vladimir by Julia May Jonas | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [41:51] Other Books Mentioned It Ends with Us by Colleen Hoover [40:36] Lolita by Vladimir Nabokov [42:33] Two NEW Books She Loves Y / N by Esther Yi | Amazon | Bookshop.org [43:59] Big Swiss by Jen Beagin | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:10] One Book She DIDN'T Love Lessons in Chemistry by Bonnie Garmus | Amazon | Bookshop.org [47:41] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About Victim by Andrew Boryga (March 12, 2024) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [49:54] Other Books Mentioned Yellowface by R. F. Kuang [50:09] Self Care by Leigh Stein [50:45] Last 5-Star Book Leigh Read Birnam Wood by Eleanor Catton | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:10] Other Books Mentioned The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller [4:49] The Lightning Thief (Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Book 1) by Rick Riordan [5:02] Lapvona by Ottessa Moshfegh [21:54] Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow by Gabrielle Zevin [23:26] Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner [23:36] Lonesome Dove by Larry McMurtry [23:54] A Certain Hunger by Chelsea G. Summers [24:50] City on Fire by Don Winslow [29:14] Diary of a Void by Emi Yagi [30:55] Emotional Labor by Rose Hackman [37:57] My Year of Rest and Relaxation by Ottessa Moshfegh [38:39] Other Links LitHub | BookTok is Good, Actually: On the Undersung Joys of a Vast and Multifarious Platform by Leigh Stein YouTube | Simon & Schuster: How 2022's Hottest Cover Was Created About Leigh Stein Website | Instagram | Substack | TikTok  Leigh Stein is a writer interested in what the internet is doing to our identities, relationships, and politics. She is the author of five books, including the critically acclaimed satirical novel Self Care and the poetry collection What to Miss When. Her nonfiction writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Washington Post, the New Yorker online, and more. She was co-founder and executive director of Out of the Binders/BinderCon, a feminist literary nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the careers of women and gender variant writers.

Dave is sweaty in class, Laura has a run-in with a nasty customer service agent, and Andrew gets a bizarre voice mail message from a telemarketer. Our recommendations are: Ask for Andrea by Noelle West Ihli, The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow, and From the Forest by L.E.  Modesitt Jr. Audiobook of the … Continue reading Ep. 242 Sweatin’ To The Oldies

In this 163rd and FINAL episode of 2023's podcast The Thriller Zone, David & Tammy Temple discuss their top 10 books, films, and TV shows of the year. The dynamic duo begin by introducing the show by setting the holiday mood. Next, they dive into their top 10 lists, starting with their favorite Television Shows and favorite Feature Films. Tammy also brings up favorite documentaries of the year. And finally, and the "real reason" for the show, Dave & Tammy share their Top 10 Favorite Books of the year, as well as some of their favorite authors. Along the way, they recommend books by Don Winslow, Todd Goldberg, Chris Hauty, Tess Gerritsen, TJ Newman, William Landay, Robert Dugoni, Lee Goldberg, Lou Berney, and debut authors Jack Stewart, Bruce Borges, and T.R. Hendrix, as well as authors with whom they've become close friends, including Chris Hauty and Steve Stratton, to name a few.They also mention upcoming books they're excited to read, then the conversation concludes with reflections on their respective gratitude for things they have in their lives, and the show wraps by Dave & Tammy sharing their well wishes for the New Year.To learn more and to follow The Thriller Zone, be sure to visit: TheThrillerZone.com, Subscribe to YouTube.com/thethrillerzone, Follow #TheTZ on X/Twitter, Instagram & Facebook @thethrillerzone  Y'all have a great rest of the holidays, please celebrate the New Year in (safe) style, and we'll see you for SEASON SEVEN of The Thriller Zone with More Interviews, More High-profile Authors, More Debut Authors, More Podcast Features, More Giveaways, and MORE Face-to-face Interviews with All The Best Thriller Writers In The World.Cheers!Chapters00:00 Introduction and Setting01:16 Top 10 Books, Films, and TV Shows05:19 Television Shows13:49 Films25:02 Documentaries51:27 Books55:04 Introduction and Book Recommendations59:13 Praise for TJ Newman and William Landay01:00:08 Discussion of Robert Dugoni and Lee Goldberg01:01:30 Lou Berney's Novels01:04:17 Don Winslow's Trilogy01:06:14 Todd Goldberg's "Gangsters Don't Die"01:07:10 Chris Hauty's "Devil You Know"01:09:01 Tess Gerritsen's "The Spy Coast"01:09:30 Debut Authors: Jack Stewart, Bruce Borges, and T.R. Hendrix01:12:30 Most Original Book: "Murder and Hacksford" by Rick Blywise01:17:35 Upcoming Books to Read01:20:52 Gratitude and Reflection on the Year01:28:46 Closing Remarks and New Year Wishes BUY the thriller, KILLING REBECCA, from KJ North; it's the novel that started the series. It's available on Amazon here. FOLLOW The Thriller Zone Podcast on YouTube, X/Twitter & Instagram @thethrillerzone BUY the latest thriller, SHADOW SANCTION, by Steve Stratton; it's the follow-up to his debut Shadow Tier. It's available on Amazon here.