Podcasts about phantom tollbooth

“So many things are possible just as long as you don’t know they’re impossible.”- Norton Juster, ‘The Phantom Tollbooth’ This quote reminds us that we need to believe in ourselves and all the possibilities in our lives. MeredithSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meg retraces her epic quest along Madison Avenue in 1980, searching for the perfect birthday gift. Jessica discusses the mini Baby Boom of the 80s and the emergence of the first Stroller Warriors.Please check out our website, follow us on Instagram, on Facebook, and...WRITE US A REVIEW HEREWe'd LOVE to hear from you! Let us know if you have any ideas for stories HEREThank you for listening!Love,Meg and Jessica

Harun Aur Kahaniyo Ka Samunder by Salman Rushdie (1990) vs The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster (1961)

We're fare-jumpers on Milo's journey through Dictionopolis, Digitopia and points beyond

  I am an award-winning author born in Brooklyn, New York. I grew up in Tampa, Florida. I attended Berkeley Preparatory School in Tampa and was a voracious reader from the time I was little, graduating quickly from books like The Phantom Tollbooth to authors such as Stephen King. I began writing young, including poetry and...

Jules Feiffer, illustrator of The Phantom Tollbooth, died last week at age 95. The Pulitzer Prize-winning author and cartoonist began drawing and writing for a living when he was 17. And just last year, Feiffer came out with his first graphic novel for middle grade readers. That book, Amazing Grapes, kicks off with a father's departure, which sets in motion a series of adventures across dimensions for his three children. In today's episode, we revisit a conversation between Feiffer and NPR's Scott Simon about how play became more central to the author's life as he grew older and the importance of "getting away with it."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

In this episode, Alan and Cat talk to author, comedian, and teacher Alex Jennings about New Orleans, music, the legend of Stagger Lee, the practice of signifying, The Phantom Tollbooth, the X-Men, and much more. If you'd like to support us you can give us a one time donation at Kofi or you can subscribe to our Patreon.  

Jules Feiffer has been drawing and writing for a living since he was 17 years old. Now 95, the illustrator behind The Phantom Tollbooth is out with his first graphic novel for middle grade readers. That book, Amazing Grapes, kicks off with a father's departure, which sets in motion a series of adventures across dimensions for his three children. A two-headed swan serves as the master of ceremonies for the story. In today's episode, Feiffer speaks with NPR's Scott Simon about how play has become more central to the author's life as he's grown older and about his writing process, which involves a lot of scribbling.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

BoJack Horseman's, Aparna Nancherla joins Joshua to talk about her favorite formative books "A House on Mango Street" and "The Phantom Tollbooth". The comedian, author, and actor delves into the struggles she faced with Imposter Syndrome while writing her memoir "Unreliable Narrator" about the very trials of that very Imposter Syndrome. She and Joshua explore how the end result to a story about yourself is not an end at all, and how an honest conclusion can be an open one. They share their mutual love of libraries and the prolific comedian pulls out a wide array of contemporary fiction and nonfiction from the tote bag she was given at the Miami Beach Book Fair, an unlikely festival for such a beach forward city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Todd is joined by Andy Goulding from Blue Print Review to look at the 1970 animated feature The Phantom Tollbooth.

The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what’s in between. Moisés Chiullán discusses Norton Juster’s The Phantom Tollbooth (1961). [We’ve re-issued this episode to correct an audio problem.] John McCoy with Moisés Chiullán.

The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what’s in between. Moisés Chiullán discusses Norton Juster’s The Phantom Tollbooth (1961). John McCoy with Moisés Chiullán.

The most important reason for going from one place to another is to see what’s in between. Moisés Chiullán discusses Norton Juster’s The Phantom Tollbooth (1961). [We’ve re-issued this episode to correct an audio problem.] John McCoy with Moisés Chiullán.

In today's podcast, escape in a time loop novel. We discuss Groundhog Day books and the comforting ways repeating time travel can charm us in our book stack.When we say "time loop," readers immediately react to this statement. Whether it is a no or a yes, Jessica and I have you covered in today's podcast. We discuss why repeating cycles of events work for us or don't and how some of the storytellers featured today nailed moving the time loop plot forward in new ways. Plus, I'm revealing a treasure trove of new time travel resources, including new time travel books, TV, and movies you can stream this weekend to explore a new world that won't break the bank. Our incredible super-expansion pack of time travel adventures is linked to today's show notes. These include a massive refresh on new time travel books, alternate realities, parallel lives, and explorations of parallel worlds and the multiverse. I hope it brings unlimited joy to your weekend, as was the intention of this creator who lovingly created these spaces for you. Meet Jessica BearakJessica is a lifelong book lover who embarked on her literary journey at three, immersing herself in childhood classics like “The Velveteen Rabbit” and “The Phantom Tollbooth."Jessica actively participates in two in-person book clubs and many online discussions regularly. She has been an invaluable member of the MomAdvice Book Club and joins us as a regular contributing voice.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! NEW Reading Resources: (AS PROMISED!):The Best Prime Reading Guide (10 FREE Books for March)Time Loop Books Giant Book List (14 Book Ideas)Books About Parallel Universes and Multiverse Book List (13 Book Ideas)Books About Alternate Realities or Parallel Lives You Will Love (12 Book Ideas)New Time Travel Books to Escape Real Life (20 Book Ideas)Better Than the Movies Movie List (FREE PRINTABLE)The Best Time Travel TV & Movies Streaming List (NEW)Best Lynn Painter Books (The Ultimate Guide) Other Show Mentions:Meet the NEW 2024 MomAdvice Book Club BooksThe Unseen World by Liz MooreThe Mindful Librarian SubstackThe Couch With Mary Carver PodcastTotally Killer on PrimeQuantum Leap (1989-1993)Quantum Leap rebootSarah Adler's Podcast Episode11/22/63 by Stephen KingAll Our Wrong Todays by Elan MastaiBlake CrouchThe 7 1/2 Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle by Stuart TurtonA Quantum Love Story by Mike ChenHere and Now and Then by Mike ChenAlex AwardsIf I See You Again Tomorrow by Robbie CouchSee You Yesterday by Rachel Lynn SolomonThe Do Over by Lynn PainterThe Sky Blues by Robbie CouchBlaine for the Win by Robbie CouchBetter Than The Movies by Lynn PainterThe Deja Glitch by Holly JamesThrough the Snow Globe by Annie RainsIn a Holidaze by Christina LaurenLove and Other Words by Christina LaurenThe Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna FreitasThe Possibilities by Yael Goldstein-LoveMaybe Next Time by Cesca MajorThe Best Lessons From Time Travel BooksBookshop.org pays a 10% commission on every sale and matches 10% to independent bookstores! Connect With Us:Get My Happy List NewsletterGet the Daily Kindle Deals NewsletterConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceConnect With Jessica on InstagramBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation) 

Laura Schellhardt is a Chicago based playwright and adapter. Her original works include Air Guitar High, Auctioning the Ainsleys, The Apothecary's Daughter, The K of D, Courting Vampires, and Shapeshifters, among many others. Adaptations include The Phantom Tollbooth, The Outfit, and Creole Folktales. She is also the author of Screenwriting for Dummies. She's a two-time Jeff Award nominee and recipient of the AATE Distinguished Play Award, the New Play Frontier's residency, the TCG National Playwriting Residency, the Jerome Fellowship, the New Play Award from ACT in Seattle, and a Dramatist Guild Playwriting Fellowship. She has participated in the SoHo Rep Writer/Director Lab, the Women Playwrights Festival at SRC, the Kennedy Center's New Voices/New Visions Festival, the Bonderman TYA Symposium, the Ojai New Play Conference, the Denver Center New Play Summit, the Bay Area Theatre Festival, and the O'Neill National Playwright's Festival, among others. She received her graduate degree from Brown University, under Paula Vogel. She's a former Victory Gardens Resident Playwright and current member of Walkabout Playwrights Collective and she oversees the undergraduate play Schellhardt oversees the undergraduate playwriting program in the Department of Theatre at Northwestern University.   Key Takeaways We all hold many identities and their salience changes with time and context Privilege can be an obstacle when you're not aware of it but it can be a tool to empower others What you practice grows stronger, especially with how you talk to yourself and others What and how you give your attention is one of your most powerful tools  Effort > outcome and process > product There's a difference between safety and comfort and it is important to learn and grow in discomfort Authenticity is a series of choices based on your values and intentions Take yourself seriously but hold yourself lightly Make connections not impressions Guest's Media Recommendations: The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop: How To Decolonize the Creative Classroom by Felicia Rose Chavez (book) Creative Acts for Curious People by Sarah Stein Greenberg (book) __ Find Guest's work: https://communication.northwestern.edu/faculty/laura-schellhardt.html __ For more of Michael's work, visit our website www.incognitotheplay.com or follow us on Instagram @incognitotheplay __ Thanks to Ned Doheny for providing our podcast music! You can find him and his music on Spotify. Editing and co-production of this podcast by Emma Yarger. Email info@incognitotheplay.com with questions or comments about the show!

This is a discussion with Eddie Munster himself - Butch Patrick! Richard grew up watching Butch Patrick in just about everything from Shazam (1974), Lidsville (1971-72), The Phantom Tollbooth (1970), The Munsters (1964-66), and The Monkees 1967 Christmas episode. In that episode Butch plays Melvin Vandersnoot, a child of 10 going on 65 with no Christmas spirit. Of course, The Monkees change that by the end, and it's a heartwarming tale that Richard and Sarah watch every year on Christmas day. Butch Patrick shares behind-the-scenes stories of working as a child actor in all of these nostalgic series and films. We recommend watching the YouTube version of this show because Richard spent a long time editing in clips of the various stories he shares: https://youtu.be/GVqsOVH2m0E   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more videos and fun Shorts     Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986   The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes   Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures   Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows   Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.   Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

This is a discussion with Eddie Munster himself - Butch Patrick! Richard grew up watching Butch Patrick in just about everything from Shazam (1974), Lidsville (1971-72), The Phantom Tollbooth (1970), The Munsters (1964-66), and The Monkees 1967 Christmas episode. In that episode Butch plays Melvin Vandersnoot, a child of 10 going on 65 with no Christmas spirit. Of course, The Monkees change that by the end, and it's a heartwarming tale that Richard and Sarah watch every year on Christmas day. Butch Patrick shares behind-the-scenes stories of working as a child actor in all of these nostalgic series and films. We recommend watching the YouTube version of this show because Richard spent a long time editing in clips of the various stories he shares: https://youtu.be/GVqsOVH2m0E   Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for more videos and fun Shorts     Check out these SKYwalking NETwork Podcasts:   Classic Marvel Star Wars Comics - Delving into each issue of the Star Wars comic series 1977-1986   The Max EFX Podcast - Chronicling the 35-year Special Effects film career of Max Cervantes   Neverland Clubhouse - Two sisters, and best friends, sharing Disney adventures   Talking Apes - focusing on the original Planet of the Apes films and TV shows   Totally Tell Me Everything - Two ladies, one topic, three questions. Sarah Woloski and Bryn MacKinnon learn, share and grow.   Star Warsologies - A podcast about Science and Star Wars   SPONSORS   Small World Vacations is an official sponsor of Skywalking Through Neverland. Contact them for a no obligation price quote at www.smallworldvacations.com. Tell them Skywalking Through Neverland sent you.   SUPPORT THE SHOW   Find out how you can become a part of the Skywalking Force and unlock bonus content.   CONTACT US   Instagram: http://instagram.com/skywalkingpod   Twitter: https://twitter.com/SkywalkingPod   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/skywalkingthroughneverland   Send emails to share@skywalkingthroughneverland.com and follow us on Facebook.   If you dug this episode, click over to iTunes | Stitcher | YouTube and leave us a review!   Never Land on Alderaan!

Welcome to Episode 12 ‘Transmissions,' a Class Unity podcast. In this lighthearted episode we discuss the question of Leftoid Busywork. We open with an except from The Phantom Tollbooth (1970), an animated adaptation of the novel by the same name, by Norton Juster. In the clip, the young protagonist Milo meets a character named the […]

Dive into the nostalgic world of 60s television with Butch Patrick, the child star who won hearts as Eddie Munster. Butch shares how he landed this iconic role and the unique experiences on the set of "The Munsters." He also takes us through his adventurous journey in other shows like "Lidsville," and his life beyond the small screen. Join us for a celebration of classic TV, personal growth, and unexpected turns in the life of a beloved childhood star.   Show Highlights: The Making of an Icon: Butch Patrick delves into his early career and how he landed the role of Eddie Munster. Behind the Scenes of "The Munsters": Insightful stories about the cast, production, and the show's impact. A Life Beyond the Camera: Exploring Butch's interests outside acting, including his passion for cars and comic cons. Overcoming Challenges: Butch opens up about his battle with addiction and his journey towards recovery. Keeping the Munster Spirit Alive: How Butch continues to engage with fans and preserve the legacy of the beloved show. The Phantom Tollbooth and The Monkees: Butch speaks about his roles in these classic projects, sharing unique perspectives and memories. An Encounter with Evil Knievel: A special story from Butch about his interaction with the famed stunt performer. This episode not only takes listeners down memory lane but also offers an inspiring look at how a childhood star navigated the complexities of fame and personal challenges.   You're going to love my conversation with Butch Patrick Munsters website Munsters merch Official Munsters Fan Group on Facebook Butch Patrick on Twitter Butch Patrick on Instagram Butch on YouTube   Follow Jeff Dwoskin (host): Jeff Dwoskin on Twitter The Jeff Dwoskin Show podcast on Twitter Podcast website Podcast on Instagram Join my mailing list Buy me a coffee (support the show) Subscribe to my Youtube channel (watch Crossing the Streams!) Yes, the show used to be called Live from Detroit: The Jeff Dwoskin Show Love the books I talk about on the show? Here is my Amazon store to shop.  

SUPPORT MY WORK through Patreon!I'm thrilled to introduce you to our new contributor voice to the Book Gang podcast. Jessica Bearak is likely a familiar voice to you because she is such a loyal participant in so many book club spaces around the web. It was such a treat to meet her IN PERSON earlier this year, and after having the best time discussing our books together, I asked if she could picture herself sharing the microphone with me.  Learn more about Jessica's reading life and the surprising destination I took her to when she visited that kickstarted our year together. We brainstormed many fun ideas for the days ahead but knew we needed to start things off with a magical hook.  What could be better to celebrate this occasion than a book stack filled with found family?  Today, we will dive into the concept of the found family trope and its significance in literature and our lives, especially around the holidays. From insights from past guests to the trivia we discovered about some of our favorite beloved stories, there is something for everyone in today's introductory episode. I hope you feel compelled to share this episode and support our new voice today. Check out our BONUS “found family” book list that includes our favorite historical fiction, middle-grade novels, and even a dark psychological thriller with this theme. EDITOR'S NOTE- Thank you to Lynda Cohen Loigman for the gorgeous chat on The Matchmaker's Gift (accidentally missing from this morning's intro!!)Meet Jessica BearakJessica is a lifelong book lover who embarked on her literary journey at three, immersing herself in childhood classics like "The Velveteen Rabbit" and "The Phantom Tollbooth." Jessica actively participates in two in-person book clubs and many online discussions regularly. She has been an invaluable member of the MomAdvice Book Club and joins us as a regular contributing voice.Mentioned in this episode:Joining the Patreon community is an affordable way to support the show and gain access to a wealth of resources, including access to our 2024 MomAdvice Book Club, the FULLY BOOKED buzzy new release show, exclusive author interviews, music playlists, and more! The 2023 MomAdvice Book Club Books (thank you to EVERY AUTHOR who participated!)The Memoirs of Stockholm Sven by Nathaniel Ian MillerThe 2024 MomAdvice Book Club Books AnnouncedFound Family Trope Books to Read Now (BONUS BOOK LIST)The Velveteen Rabbit by Margery WilliamsFrom The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E Frankweiler by E.L KonigsburgThe Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterEncyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Mysterious Handprints by Donald J Sobol (includes the story Encyclopedia Brown and the Case of the Fighter Kite)Public Library of Saint Joseph CountyWhat Chosen Family Means and How to Build Your OwnMatt Cain's Publishing Journey: The Secret Life of Albert EntwistleThe Secret Life of Albert Entwistle by Matt CainThe Magic of Old Hollywood BooksThe Sunshine Girls by Molly FaderThe Second Life of Mirielle West by Amanda SkenandoreBest Books About Hollywood to Get Swept AwayMoloka'i by Alan BrennertDaughter of Moloka'i by Alan BrennertVera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers by Jesse Q SutantoStrange Sally Diamond by Liz NugentHow to Use the Storygraph App For a Better Reading Life2023 Summer Reading GuideThe Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise by Dan GemeinhartCoyote Lost and Found by Dan GemeinhartThe Mostly True Story of Tanner and Louise by Colleen OakleyThe Spectacular Life Lessons from Books About Road TripsMosquitoland by David ArnoldThe Best Prime Reading Guide (FREE books, including The Second Life of Mirielle West)Amy's Interview with Nathaniel Ian MillerThe Happy Life of Isadora Bentley by Courtney Walsh Shop the above (Amazon) links or through my Book Gang Bookshop Page!! They pay a 10% commission on every sale and match 10% to independent bookstores.Connect With Us:Get My Happy List NewsletterConnect with Amy on Instagram, TikTok, or MomAdviceConnect With Jessica on InstagramJoin the MomAdvice Book ClubShop Our Bookish Shirts to support the showBuy Me a Coffee (for a one-time donation)

We had some big gaming news over the last week between EVO 2023 and Pokémon Presents, thus giving us something to feast on before Gamescon. Meanwhile there has been a lot of movement out of Hollywood, not necessarily on the strike front, but news nonetheless. Barbie made a billion in under 20 days, Disney+ is following in Netflix's footsteps, and while Max is pulling a pandemic Netflix. Lin Manuel Miranda wants to adapt a classic for the stage, and Pixar isn't worried about the future. We cap off the show with the best movies from the 1970s.

Karen Van Drie, Executive Director of Global Literature in Libraries Initiative, discusses why it's so important to read globally. During our conversation, she mentioned ALA's International Relations Round Table Series. She also mentioned the IB Curriculum. (Karen would like to make a correction to something she said during our conversation. It was Richmond, British Columbia, not Riverside that came to PPLD and told them to save seconds, minutes, and hours. She regrets that she couldn't remember the name of the translator of The Phantom Tollbooth, by Norm Juster. It was translated into Portuguese by Jorio Dauster. #NameTheTranslator )

In this bonus episode between seasons, host Rebecca Thandi Norman and producer Kate Krosschell answer listener questions, including Rebecca's favorite Christies, whether she reads anything else (spoiler: she does), and whether the show will ever cover film and TV adaptations. Mentioned in this episode:The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Justerhttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780394820378The Three Body Problem by Liu Cixinhttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9780765382030We Don't Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Modern Ireland by Fintan O'Toolehttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781631496530Dirtbag, Massachusetts by Isaac Fitzgeraldhttps://bookshop.org/a/87919/9781635573978Part two of the listener questions will be answered next episode. Stay tuned for Season 2, beginning in September 2023.Have feedback for us? We'd love to hear from you! Email teaandmurderpodcast@gmail.com. You can also follow us on Instagram at @teaandmurder. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to episode 10 of the BookTok Book Club Podcast. Today we are talking about Eclipse by Herman Steuernagel with Joshua Del Toro  @joshuabayardauthor We loved getting to know Joshua and learning a little bit more about how he fell in love with books. When he was very young, he hated reading because of his dyslexia. But when he was in fourth grade, he read The Phantom Tollbooth and he kept on devouring books ever since.  And of course, we always get excited about new books. Join us today as we discuss  Eclipse by Herman Steuernagel. This book is the opening story in Steuernagel's  new sci-fi thriller series. It charts the stories of two main characters, Django and Mikka. Django and Mikka's paths collide as they embark on a journey that will shape the fate of a civilization built on half-truths and the backs of others. Rumors of civil war circulate through the Syndicate's orbital empire, catching both Django and Mikka in the crossfire, where the stakes are far higher than they realize. Join us again next week and be sure to check out our previous episodes. Connect with us on Tiktok @cindygwrites, @cynthiagwrites and @aekingauthor  

Andrew Barth Feldman and Alex Boniello are a power duo who have most recently teamed up for "Foul Play", a new online murder mystery series that's reinventing how the internet works. The two share where and when their friendship began and why Andrew thinks the two of them are an unlikely pairing—one that works so well. The story behind Foul Play is an interesting one – listen in as they discuss how it all started, how much of it is improv, and how they accidentally found themselves developing an entirely new online technology for entertainment in the process. Alex and Andrew also share what it was like finding the right people for the project through vibe check alone, what makes "Foul Play" special, including not counting on any one person to be a star and allowing them to be exactly who they are and letting people do their thing, which isn't far from what motivates the two of them: doing what makes you happy and supporting other people. Andrew Barth Feldman is an American actor, singer, and songwriter. He rose to fame for his portrayal of the lead role in the Broadway musical "Dear Evan Hansen" at the age of 16, becoming the youngest actor to do so. Aside from his Broadway debut, Feldman has also appeared in several theater productions, including "Romeo and Juliet" at the Guthrie Theater and "The Phantom Tollbooth" at the Kennedy Center. He took a role in "High School Musical: The Musical: The Series" and starred in "Ratatouille: The TikTok Musical", "A Tourist's Guide to Love" on Netflix as well as in the upcoming comedy film, "No Hard Feelings". He has also performed at various events and benefits, including the Tony Awards and "The Jimmy Awards," where he won the Best Actor award. Feldman is also a talented songwriter, having written original music for "It Could Be Worse: The Musical" and "Normativity," two off-Broadway productions. He is a vocal advocate for mental health awareness and is passionate about using his platform to support various charitable causes. Alex Boniello is an American actor, singer, and musician who's won Tony Awards for co-producing “Hades Town”. He is known for his work on Broadway and off-Broadway productions, as well as in film and television. Boniello made his Broadway debut in 2011 as the understudy for the role of Moritz Stiefel in the musical "Spring Awakening". He later played the role of the voice of the skateboarder in the Broadway musical "American Idiot". In 2018, he originated the role of Connor Murphy in the Broadway production of "Dear Evan Hansen". His other stage credits include “21 Chump Street: The Musical”, “Cruel Intentions: The '90s Musical”, and “I Am Harvey Milk”. Aside from his work on stage, Boniello has also appeared in films such as "The Intern" and "Friendsgiving", and in television series such as "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt", “Ghosts” and "Jessica Jones". In addition to acting, Boniello is a musician and has released original music as a singer-songwriter. Alex will be seen in the upcoming follow-up to Disney's "Descendants" franchise. Andrew and Alex co-created and hosted Broadway Jackbox and Broadway Whodunit and recently, they have launched a new online murder mystery series called "Foul Play". Connect with Andrew and Alex: Watch Foul Play: foulplay.live Instagram: @alexboniello, @andrewbfeldman_, @foulplaymystery Twitter: @AlexBoniello, @andrewbfeldman TikTok: @andrewbfeldman_ Connect with The Theatre Podcast: Support us on Patreon: Patreon.com/TheTheatrePodcast Twitter & Instagram: @theatre_podcast TikTok: @thetheatrepodcast Facebook.com/OfficialTheatrePodcast TheTheatrePodcast.com Alan's personal Instagram: @alanseales Email me at feedback@thetheatrepodcast.com. I want to know what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cooper and Tanner discuss yet another beloved children's book. What's the cleverest joke in the book? What witty social commentary did the author throw in? How does this book reject the damaging, pure escapism of fantasy? All this, and more!SUPPORT US HERE:https://patreon.com/bookinit

Joey Cofone shares the lessons he's learned as an award-winning designer, the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, and the author of The Laws of Creativity, including why he's fascinated with the juxtaposition between skill and renown, how he worked with James Clear to design the Clear Habit Journal, why experimentation is Baronfig's most important value, how rock bottom taught him how to take risks, and so much more. “There's a stereotype of creatives, which is that they're just flying by the seat of their pants. I'm here to tell you that it's absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey Cofone EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/joey-cofone-playbook    FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/joey-cofone-playbook-transcript     CHAPTERS (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:01:08) - Wrestling with Skill vs Renown (00:02:57) - Why People Would Be Surprised at Joey Cofone's Daily Discipline (00:04:04) - Why Joey Cofone Has Been Tracking His Habits for 13 Years (00:05:21) - Joey Cofone's Favorite Baronfig Products (00:07:23) - How Joey Cofone and James Clear Designed the Clear Habit Journal (00:10:46) - The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone in 90 Seconds (00:12:51) - How Rock Bottom Taught Joey Cofone How to Take Risks (00:16:07) - Why the Most Important Value at Baronfig is Experimentation (00:22:08) - Joey Shares His Favorite Books Including Radical Candor and The Phantom Tollbooth (00:23:47) - Joey Cofone's Favorite Advice From His Barber and Malcom Gladwell (00:26:11) - How Joey Cofone Learns From Failure at Baronfig ABOUT THE GUEST Joey Cofone is the Founder & CEO of Baronfig and an award-winning designer and entrepreneur. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, Bon Appétit, Quartz, Mashable, Gizmodo, and Print, among others. Joey was named a New Visual Artist and, separately, Wunderkind designer by Print magazine. He strives to make work that appeals to curious minds—work that's beautiful, smart, and communicative. He believes that design is the least of a designer's worries, that story is at the heart of all tasks, and jumping off cliffs is the only way to grow.

Welcome back to Another Great Day! Join our hosts Chris and Aaron as they discuss the Thesaurus, tell some terrible jokes, and discuss our favorite words. Finally, we'll end the show by discussing the daily word of wisdom. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/anothergreatday/message

Joey Cofone shares the lessons he's learned as an award-winning designer, the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, and the author of The Laws of Creativity, including why he's fascinated with the juxtaposition between skill and renown, how he worked with James Clear to design the Clear Habit Journal, why experimentation is Baronfig's most important value, how rock bottom taught him how to take risks, and so much more. “There's a stereotype of creatives, which is that they're just flying by the seat of their pants. I'm here to tell you that it's absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey Cofone EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/joey-cofone-playbook    FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/joey-cofone-playbook-transcript     CHAPTERS (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:01:08) - Wrestling with Skill vs Renown (00:02:57) - Why People Would Be Surprised at Joey Cofone's Daily Discipline (00:04:04) - Why Joey Cofone Has Been Tracking His Habits for 13 Years (00:05:21) - Joey Cofone's Favorite Baronfig Products (00:07:23) - How Joey Cofone and James Clear Designed the Clear Habit Journal (00:10:46) - The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone in 90 Seconds (00:12:51) - How Rock Bottom Taught Joey Cofone How to Take Risks (00:16:07) - Why the Most Important Value at Baronfig is Experimentation (00:22:08) - Joey Shares His Favorite Books Including Radical Candor and The Phantom Tollbooth (00:23:47) - Joey Cofone's Favorite Advice From His Barber and Malcom Gladwell (00:26:11) - How Joey Cofone Learns From Failure at Baronfig ABOUT THE GUEST Joey Cofone is the Founder & CEO of Baronfig and an award-winning designer and entrepreneur. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, Bon Appétit, Quartz, Mashable, Gizmodo, and Print, among others. Joey was named a New Visual Artist and, separately, Wunderkind designer by Print magazine. He strives to make work that appeals to curious minds—work that's beautiful, smart, and communicative. He believes that design is the least of a designer's worries, that story is at the heart of all tasks, and jumping off cliffs is the only way to grow.

Jayson introduces Jon to another one of his childhood movies because this is cheaper than therapy. The two try to remember history, discuss the title of the movie, and Jon makes a lot of references that he needs to explain. The two had another decent this episode.Jayson's Instagram: @jaysonlkerrPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comInstagram: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodFacebook: @butasongpodNext episode: Liza with a Z!

Jon is joined by one-third of Three Films and a Podcast, Ben, who is making is debut as a guest on this podcast. He and Jon talk all things Christopher Guest, their love of this movie (even though Jon has some not-so-shocking news) and get into the music industry a bit. Also, Jon surprises Ben with a future guest spot.Three Films and a Podcast Link: https://linktr.ee/threefilmspod24 Minutes of A24 Instagram: @24minutesofa24Ben's Instagram: @bennyburritoPodcast Socials -Email: butasongpod@gmail.comInstagram: @butasongpodTwitter: @butasongpodFacebook: @butasongpodNext episode: The Phantom Tollbooth!

Our adventure with Harry Potter continues as a mysterious letter has made its way through the mail slot of #4 Privet Dr. For the first time in his short and miserable life, Harry feels as though there is something more out there than the dismal existence he's resigned himself to... but Uncle Vernon is doing everything within his power to keep the letters from Harrys hands Join us as we turn the page into Harry Potter's journey beyond the Phantom Tollbooth! Hosts: Mr. Castle - @blackdragontavern Lady Fae - @FaeFoxArt

Joey Cofone shares the lessons he's learned as an award-winning designer, the Founder & CEO of Baronfig, and the author of The Laws of Creativity, including why he's fascinated with the juxtaposition between skill and renown, how he worked with James Clear to design the Clear Habit Journal, why experimentation is Baronfig's most important value, how rock bottom taught him how to take risks, and so much more. “There's a stereotype of creatives, which is that they're just flying by the seat of their pants. I'm here to tell you that it's absolutely not true. We need to separate that from what creativity is. We need to decouple this ridiculous stereotype so that more people can blossom creatively.” — Joey Cofone EPISODE GUIDE (LINKS, QUOTES, NOTES, AND BOOKS MENTIONED) https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/joey-cofone-playbook    FULL TEXT TRANSCRIPT https://www.danielscrivner.com/notes/joey-cofone-playbook-transcript     CHAPTERS (00:00:00) - Introduction (00:01:08) - Wrestling with Skill vs Renown (00:02:57) - Why People Would Be Surprised at Joey Cofone's Daily Discipline (00:04:04) - Why Joey Cofone Has Been Tracking His Habits for 13 Years (00:05:21) - Joey Cofone's Favorite Baronfig Products (00:07:23) - How Joey Cofone and James Clear Designed the Clear Habit Journal (00:10:46) - The Laws of Creativity by Joey Cofone in 90 Seconds (00:12:51) - How Rock Bottom Taught Joey Cofone How to Take Risks (00:16:07) - Why the Most Important Value at Baronfig is Experimentation (00:22:08) - Joey Shares His Favorite Books Including Radical Candor and The Phantom Tollbooth (00:23:47) - Joey Cofone's Favorite Advice From His Barber and Malcom Gladwell (00:26:11) - How Joey Cofone Learns From Failure at Baronfig ABOUT THE GUEST Joey Cofone is the Founder & CEO of Baronfig and an award-winning designer and entrepreneur. His work has been featured in Fast Company, Bloomberg, New York Magazine, Bon Appétit, Quartz, Mashable, Gizmodo, and Print, among others. Joey was named a New Visual Artist and, separately, Wunderkind designer by Print magazine. He strives to make work that appeals to curious minds—work that's beautiful, smart, and communicative. He believes that design is the least of a designer's worries, that story is at the heart of all tasks, and jumping off cliffs is the only way to grow.

Join our hosts Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they discuss THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH by Norton Juster, illustrated by Jules Feiffer, and chat about their recent reading. For our next episode, we will discuss Kate Zambreno's TO WRITE AS IF ALREADY DEAD. Read along with us if you like! Click here for a full list of books discussed. Visit us online at onebrightbook.com. Browse our bookshelves at Bookshop.org. Comments? Write us at onebrightmail at gmail Find us on Twitter at @pod_bright Frances: @nonsuchbook Dorian: @ds228 Rebecca: @ofbooksandbikes Dorian blogs at https://eigermonchjungfrau.blog/ Rebecca writes a newsletter at https://readingindie.substack.com/ Our theme music was composed and performed by Owen Maitzen. You can find more of his music here: https://soundcloud.com/omaitzen.

The next chapter beyond the Phantom Tollbooth of Harry Potter. Harry has an odd run of good fortune. But we had better not get our hopes up, our unfortunate hero is not out of the woods just yet. Thank you for your support! Happy listening adventurers!

Join our hosts Frances, Dorian, and Rebecca as they discuss THE HOUSE OF MIRTH by Edith Wharton and chat about their current reading. For our next episode, we will discuss THE PHANTOM TOLLBOOTH by Norton Juster and illustrated by Jules Feiffer. Read along with us if you like! Books mentioned: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton The Age of Innocence by Edith Wharton The Custom of the Country by Edith Wharton Summer by Edith Wharton Old New York by Edith Wharton Edith Wharton by Hermione Lee Edith Wharton by R.W.B. Lewis The Reef by Edith Wharton The Awakening by Kate Chopin Lolly Willowes by Sylvia Townsend Warner The Sun Also Rises by Ernest Hemingway Washington Square by Henry James Five Little Indians by Michelle Good Happening by Annie Ernaux, translated by Tanya Leslie The Longcut by Emily Hall Treacle Walker by Alan Garner After Sappho by Selby Wynn Schwartz Post After Post-Mortem by E.C.R. Lorac A Murder Too Many by E.X. Ferrars Smoke Without Fire by E.X. Ferrars The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton Juster, illustrated Jules Feiffer Visit us online at onebrightbook.com. Browse our bookshelves at Bookshop.org. Comments? Write us at onebrightmail at gmail Find us on Twitter at @pod_bright Frances: @nonsuchbook Dorian: @ds228 Rebecca: @ofbooksandbikes Dorian blogs at https://eigermonchjungfrau.blog/ Rebecca writes a newsletter at https://readingindie.substack.com/ Our theme music was composed and performed by Owen Maitzen. You can find more of his music here: https://soundcloud.com/omaitzen.

Don't miss out on the next WeAreLATech podcast episode, get notified by signing up here http://wearelatech.com/podcastWelcome to WeAreLATech's Los Angeles Tech Community Spotlight!   “Elizabeth Dell of Amorus”     WeAreLATech Podcast is a WeAreTech.fm production.To support our podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/believe To be featured on the podcast go to http://wearelatech.com/feature-your-la-startup/Want to be featured in the WeAreLATech Community? Create your profile here http://wearelatech.com/communityHost,Espree Devorahttps://twitter.com/espreedevorahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/espreeGuest,Elizabeth Dellhttps://twitter.com/elizabethdellhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-dell-8719021/Listener Spotlight, Abel Hernandez https://www.instagram.com/abelproductFor a calendar of all LA Startup events go to, http://WeAreLATech.comTo further immerse yourself into the LA Tech community go to http://wearelatech.com/vipLinks Mentioned:Amorus, https://www.amorus.netB-Girl, https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0964179/?ref_=tt_urvSlack, https://slack.comBumble, https://bumble.comLACI, https://grantsforus.io/type-of-eligible-entity/business/lacis-founders-business-accelerator-program-california/The Phantom Tollbooth, https://www.amazon.com/Phantom-Tollbooth-Norton-Juster/dp/0394820371People Mentioned:Rob Ryan, https://www.linkedin.com/in/robryan/Richard Branson, https://www.linkedin.com/in/rbranson/Frances Tang, https://www.linkedin.com/in/francestang/Credits:Produced and Hosted by Espree Devora, http://espreedevora.comStory Produced, Edited and Mastered by Cory Jennings, https://www.coryjennings.com/Production and Voiceover by Adam Carroll, http://www.ariacreative.ca/Team support by Janice GeronimoMusic by Jay Huffman, https://soundcloud.com/jayhuffmanShort Title: Elizabeth Dell of Amorus 

Good News: Major drops in the cost of renewable energy implies potential for progress in the fight agains climate change! Link HERE. The Good Word: A truly profound quote from the classic book, The Phantom Tollbooth. Good To Know: An impressive statistic about ice cream in American households. Good News: NASA is helping to research […]

Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Norton Juster's 1961 children's classic The Phantom Tollbooth. Topics include tasty letters, apathy and ignorance, and the sheer joy of reading, learning, and knowledge. This week's drink: Sunny Side of the Street via ThrillistINGREDIENTS1 pouch Capri Sun1 oz. white rum0.25 oz. Maraschino0.5 oz. lemon juiceLemon wedge, for garnishDIRECTIONSCut open the Capri Sun packet horizontally along the top seam. (Don't worry about leaving a jagged edge, as the drink is served with the attached straw.)Pour out 2.5 oz. (or take as a shot - you know you want to)Combine remaining juice with the rest of the liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice and shakeStrain back into open Capri Sun pouch and serve with attached straw. Garnish with lemon wedge.Current Reads and Recommendations:Nothing to report this week, but stay tuned for next week's bonus ep for a BIG discussion on childhood favorites!Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss The School for Good Mothers by Jessamine ChanHere is the cocktail recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!Bad Thoughts via Tipsy BartenderINGREDIENTS1 ½ oz reposado tequila½ oz bergamot orange liqueur2 dashes Peychaud's bitters2 dashes aromatic bittersAbsinthe sprayGarnish: grapefruit peelINSTRUCTIONSChill a rocks glass with crushed ice or put it in the freezerCombine ingredients in a mixing beaker and stir well with iceStrain mix into the chilled serving glass and garnish with a grapefruit peel

In this week's bonus episode, Kayla and Taylor discuss the history of the Anglo-Saxon wars (spoiler alert: there's a lot of fighting), and give an overview of the Arthurian legends that continue to inspire retellings today.This week's drink: choose your favorite English ale! Taylor is drinking North Coast Old Stock Ale Books, etc. discussed in this episode:Le Morte d'Arthur by Sir Thomas MaloryThe Once and Future King by T.H. WhiteThe Mists of Avalon by Marion Zimmer BradleyThe Merlin Chronicles by Mary StewartCursed by Thomas Wheeler and Frank MIllerThe Guinevere Deception by Kiersten WhiteAvalon High by Meg CabotOnce & Future and Sword in the Stars by A.R. Capetta and Cory McCarthy Taylor's sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anglo-Saxon_warfare Kayla's sources:https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/encyclopedias-almanacs-transcripts-and-maps/arthurian-legends#:~:text=The%20Arthurian%20legends%20are%20stories,little%20to%20do%20with%20history. https://www.epicreads.com/blog/arthurian-legend-books/ Follow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next week as we discuss The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterHere is the cocktail recipe for next week's episode if you want to drink along with us!Sunny Side of the Street via ThrillistINGREDIENTS1 pouch Capri Sun1 oz. white rum0.25 oz. Maraschino0.5 oz. lemon juiceLemon wedge, for garnishDIRECTIONSCut open the Capri Sun packet horizontally along the top seam. (Don't worry about leaving a jagged edge, as the drink is served with the attached straw.)

Kayla and Taylor discuss the themes and major beats of Kazuo Ishiguro's 2016 novel The Buried Giant. Topics include the importance of remembering, Dragon Truthers, and the real purpose of the boatman.This week's drink: a hearty English/British ale! Taylor is drinking North Coast Old Stock AleCurrent Reads and Recommendations:Iron Widow by Xiran Jay ZhaoThe Cartographers by Peng ShepherdNever Let Me Go by Kazuo IshiguroFollow us on Instagram @literatureandlibationspod.Visit our website: literatureandlibationspod.com to submit feedback, questions, or your own takes on what we are reading. You can also see what we are reading for future episodes! You can email us at literatureandlibationspod@gmail.com.Please leave us a review and/or rating! It really helps others find our podcast…and it makes us happy!Purchase books via bookshop.org or check them out from your local public library. Join us next time as we discuss The Phantom Tollbooth by Norton JusterHere is the cocktail recipe for the upcoming episode if you want to drink along with us!Sunny Side of the Street via ThrillistINGREDIENTS1 pouch Capri Sun1 oz. white rum0.25 oz. Maraschino0.5 oz. lemon juiceLemon wedge, for garnishDIRECTIONSCut open the Capri Sun packet horizontally along the top seam. (Don't worry about leaving a jagged edge, as the drink is served with the attached straw.)Pour out 2.5 oz. (or take as a shot - you know you want to)Combine remaining juice with the rest of the liquid ingredients in a shaker with ice and shakeStrain back into open Capri Sun pouch and serve with attached straw. Garnish with lemon wedge.

Dan & Paul chat with award-winning comic creator Kieron Gillen on his new DIE RPG. Kieron Gillen is one of our favorite comic authors working today -- he's written series for the X-Men, Avengers, Eternals, Star Wars, Warhammer, Starcraft, and many more. He's also worked as a game journalist and co-founded the site Rock Paper Shotgun. Now, on the tail of his recent 20-issue fantasy series, DIE, he breaks new ground with his own RPG set in that world, years in the making, and currently funding on Kickstarter. DIE is a tabletop roleplaying game about fantasy versus reality, and poses the question of why we play games at all. The comic it's based upon is occasionally jokingly described as “goth Jumanji”; DIE the RPG is designed from the ground up to let a group of players make their own personal version of the comic. In DIE you play a group of authentically flawed people from the real world who gather together to play an RPG and are dragged into a fantasy realm. They then have to find their way home… or not. “A deliciously dark Phantom Tollbooth-like journey told through a lens of broken humanity and a deconstruction of the role-playing game's roots. I am entranced."Matthew Mercer, Critical Role Back the DIE RPG on KickstarterWatch a DIE actual-play sessionBuy the DIE comic seriesFollow Kieron on Twitter Wandering DMs Paul Siegel and Dan “Delta” Collins host thoughtful discussions on D&D and other TTRPGs every week. Comparing the pros and cons of every edition from the 1974 Original D&D little brown books to cutting-edge releases for 5E D&D today, we broadcast live on YouTube and Twitch so we can take viewer questions and comments on the topic of the day. Live every Sunday at 1 PM Eastern time.

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

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

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

This week James talks government cover-up and conspiracy theories while Kenny talk about a children's book. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/kenny-james65/message

Episode 93 Notes and Links to Steph Cha's Work          On Episode 93 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Steph Cha, as the two discuss her work as an “Elite Yelper,” book reviewer, mystery writer, and award-winning novelist. The two discuss, among other topics, her early relationship with words, her inspiration for food writing and Yelp-ing, as well as her mystery writing and its connections to escape and/or reality. The two finish by discussing the historical fiction/mystery/character-driven modern classic Your House Will Pay and its vivid characters and prose.       Steph Cha is the author of Your House Will Pay, winner of the Los Angeles Times Book Prize and the California Book Award, and the Juniper Song crime trilogy. She's a critic whose work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and the Los Angeles Review of Books, where she served as noir editor, and is the current series editor of the Best American Mystery & Suspense anthology. A native of the San Fernando Valley, she lives in Los Angeles with her family.   Buy Steph Cha's Your House Will Pay   Buy Steph Cha's Follow Her Home   Buy Steph Cha's Dead Soon Enough: A Juniper Song Mystery   Buy Steph Cha's Beware Beware: A Juniper Song Mystery   Review: Kirkus Review for Beware Beware   Los Angeles Times Review of Books Review for Your House Will Pay   Your House Will Pay: A Conversation with Author Steph Cha on Race Relations-hosted by LA Public Library   The Rumpus Interview with Steph Cha from 2015    Steph Cha's Yelp Reviews     At about 1:40, Steph talks about growing up in the San Fernando Valley and her early love of reading, as well as interesting anecdotes about her mother's role in encouraging her reading   At about 5:30, Steph discusses her relationship with bilingualism, growing up with Korean as her first language   At about 7:00, Steph outlines her early reading loves, including reading Jane Eyre at eight or nine and The Phantom Tollbooth, among others; she relates a funny early reading of Catch 22 and her voracious appetite for manga   At about 11:20, Steph is asked about representation in what she read as a adolescent, and she talks about what she was used to missing   At about 12:15, Steph talks about Maurene Goo and her standout work that makes Steph wish she had been able to read such work when she was a kid   At about 13:15, Pete asks Steph about inspiring writers and “ ‘Eureka' moments in her writing career path, including examples of what to and what not to do   At about 16:50, Pete wonders how law school and her high-level Stanford and Ivy League education informed her later writing   At about 19:55, Steph talks about any connections between her and a protagonist of Your House Will Pay   At about 21:00, Steph talks about her prolific Yelp reviews and the Yelp-ing lifestyle    At about 22:00, Steph recounts an incredible anecdote that coincides with the early days of the legendary Kogi food truck   At about 24:00, Steph talks about her early work with Yelp and how it connected to other work and life events   At about 26:30, Pete asks for a few LA taco recs-Steph mentions Tacos 1986, Guisado's, and Mexicali, among so many others   At about 28:20, Steph talks about her days working with the legendary writer, the late Jonathan Gold    At about 33:00, Steph and Pete discuss Jonathan Gold's sense of generosity and how she was a scout with young standouts like Javier Cabral   At about 35:50, Pete asks Steph if there is ever a need or a benefit to “ripping” a book or restaurant in a review if the quality is low   At about 38:50, Steph discusses tropes and themes from her noir writing, as well as the seeds for her Juniper Song trilogy    At about 42:40, Pete wonders about the balance between realism and “escape” in Steph's writing, in her mysteries and in Your House Will Pay   At about 44:20, Pete and Steph discuss her masterful usage of Los Angeles as almost a character in its own right in her writing   At about 46:50, Pete recounts his visceral experience at reading the marvelous and profound Your House Will Pay   At about 47:30, Steph's son joins the chat!   At about 47:45, Pete and Steph discuss two marvelous works that have informed their reading and knowledge of the events regarding the 1992 Rebellion and Latasha Harlins' murder, Anna Deavere Smith's Twilight: Los Angeles, and Brenda Stevenson's The Contested Murder of Latasha Harlins   At about 48:10, Steph discusses the seeds for Your House Will Pay   At about 49:50, Steph explains why and when she uses “Uprising”/ “Riot”/ “Rebellion” with regard to the events of 1992 after Rodney King's police beating and in the book   At about 51:35, Pete inquires into the background on the book's title and the use of “house”; she references a 1985 rap song that gave her the title-Toddy Tee's “Batterram”   At about 52:30, Steph explains how Your House Will Pay, being her fourth book, plays with and avoids the “white gaze”   At about 54:30, Pete wonders about Steph's writing process regarding the book's flashbacks and nonlinear narrative   At about 57:00, Pete and Steph discuss the memorable main characters of the book and their significance, including LaTasha Harlins and the infamous Soon Ja Du   At about 59:45, Pete's compliments about Steph's book bring up a discussion of how topical the so-called “history” of the ‘92 Uprising and Lastasha Harlins are-”how cyclical violence is”   At about 1:01:40, Pete wonders about any evolution of the characters of the book, especially Grace and Shawn   At about 1:03:45, Pete and Steph discuss salient and profound themes from the book and Pete wonders about some positive feedback that stands out for Steph At about 1:07:35, Steph discusses upcoming projects and works-in-progress, including some screenwriting (!)   You can now subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, and leave me a five-star review. You can also ask for the podcast by name using Alexa, and find the pod on Stitcher, Spotify, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can watch this and other episodes on YouTube-watch and subscribe to The Chills at Will Podcast Channel. Please subscribe to both my YouTube Channel and my podcast while you're checking out this episode.  This is a passion project of mine, a DIY operation, and I'd love for your help in promoting what I'm convinced is a unique and spirited look at an often-ignored art form. The intro song for The Chills at Will Podcast is “Wind Down” (Instrumental Version), and the other song played on this episode was “Hoops” (Instrumental)” by Matt Weidauer, and both songs are used through ArchesAudio.com. Please tune in for the next episode, a conversation with Sara Borjas. SARA BORJAS is a Xicanx pocha, is from the Americas before it was stolen and its people were colonized, and is a Fresno poet. Her debut collection of poetry, Heart Like a Window, Mouth Like a Cliff was published by Noemi Press in 2019 and won a 2020 American Book Award. Sara was named one of Poets & Writers 2019 Debut Poets, is a 2017 CantoMundo Fellow, and the recipient of the 2014 Blue Mesa Poetry Prize. She teaches innovative undergraduates at UC Riverside, believes that all Black lives matter and will resist white supremacy until Black liberation is realized, lives in Los Angeles, and stays rooted in Fresno. The episode with Sara Borjas will air on December 7.  

When I learned about Nicolas C. Day's middle-grade book, Into the Great Marinara, I had no idea what to expect.  However, there's absolutely no way I could have imagined a story about a boy with control issues falling face-first into a plate of spaghetti and landing in a world where he had to confront his own erroneous ideas about God!  In this episode, we chat about the book, Nicolas' writing process, and more. Note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Spaghetti Dragons and Apologetics? They Should Terrify and Delight You. When I showed the cover and synopsis of Into the Great Marinara to a couple of friends, they both had the same reaction.  "So, it's Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs but Christian?" Okay, so that's not really the story, but there's something to it.  Nicolas C. Day says it's more like, "Lord of the Rings meets The Phantom Tollbooth in an Italian restaurant." But seriously, how hilarious is that? He got the idea for the book because of some atheistic comment about some Spaghetti god (or was it dragon?)  I can't remember. But apparently, this is a thing. So, we have a story about a kid who ends up in this "spaghetti world" where pasta fight for the "Chef" against a spaghetti dragon.  Now, I know... this sounds ridiculous.  I won't pretend it doesn't. But what I read of it didn't feel as crazy as this comes off.  I'm probably making it sound much more bizarre than it really is. But then again... maybe not.  After all, isn't that what is so delightful about middle-grade?  It can tell a brilliant story with a deep message without ever taking itself too seriously.   But Nicolas C. Day hasn't just written "this spaghetti book."  No, there are plans to make it a series and he has plans for more!  How about YA fairies?  Yeah.  He's talking about making those a thing!  EEEP! Oh, and the book I recommended to him from Episode 6?  W. A. Fulkerson--not Fulkner.  Oy! Into the Great Marinara by Nicolas C. Day Tanner loves baseball, but he's not a big fan of being bossed around by those in charge: his parents, his baseball coach, God—who, if he exists, surely doesn't have time to spend on a small-town middle-schooler. But Tanner finds his world rocked when he is sucked into a bowl of leftover spaghetti and shot into a land of talking pasta who carry swords and spears—all of whom believe in a mysterious higher power they call “Chef.” Their world is under attack by a giant spaghetti dragon, and they seem to think Tanner is the one sent to save them. Tanner is faced with hard decisions. Is this “Chef” actually God, and does He really exist? If so, is Tanner going to act according to his own devices to find a way home, or put his faith in the master recipe-maker and follow his cooked-up plan. You can find out more about Nicolas on his WEBSITE or follow him on Instagram. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple  Castbox  Google Play Libsyn  RSS Spotify Stitcher Amazon and more!

This is the case for the Phantom Tollbooth, in this new format Matty sits down to talk about one of their particularly nostalgic childhood movies, The Phantom Tollbooth from the amazing mind of chuck jones and why you should give it a visit.