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The Holiday Season is upon us! In Episode 222, we continue our annual tradition of sharing bookish holiday gift ideas. We've given these items to loved ones or treated ourselves to them (or received them as gifts!). We hope you find our ideas helpful. Since our last episode, we've had some fun biblio adventures. Two highlights: Chris took a leisurely drive through the back roads of Connecticut to Hickory Stick Bookshop in Washington Depot (the town that inspired the Gilmore Girls), and Emily participated in the Cherry Bombe member book club discussion of Ina Garten's memoir Be Ready When the Luck Happens, featuring Ina's co-writer Deborah Davis. In our “Just Read” segment, we discuss a gardening book, a YA novel, two picture books, and two novels, one a suspense thriller, the other literary fiction: Complete Starter Guide to Bonsai: Growing from Seed or Seedling--Wiring, Pruning, Care, and Display by David Squirer When We Flew Away: A Novel of Anne Frank Before the Diary by Alice Hoffman Fight of the Century: Alice Paul Battles Woodrow Wilson for the Vote by Barb Rosenstock, illustrated by Sarah Green I Am Book by Joren Cull Trouble Island by Sharon Short The Weekend by Charlotte Wood Emily also discusses two short stories she's read, “Johnny Christmas” by Ivy Pochoda from Eight Very Bad Nights: A Collection of Hanukkah Noir edited by Tod Goldberg and “Cat Brushing” from the collection Cat Brushing by Jane Campbell. Chris hasn't read Gregory Magquire's novel Wicked, but she's curious about it after seeing the new Wicked movie. Have you read it? Thanks as always for listening!
We welcome back best-selling crime novelist Tod Goldberg to talk about one of his favorite books, by one of his favorite authors. Daniel Woodrell's 2006 novel was the basis for the 2012 film of the same name, which netted Jennifer Lawrence an Oscar nomination at the age of 20. The movie is a pretty faithful adaptation of the novel, though the book's musical language and rich detail make it worth a read even for those who've seen the film. We talk about the book's fresh take on a familiar story structure--the "hero's quest"--and how it both fits and doesn't within the "crime" genre. We also talk to Tod about his own work, how he develops the plots of his novels, why he no longer gives readings, and lots more. Including our first-ever Book Fight blind item! You can learn more about Tod, and his many books, at his website: https://todgoldberg.com/ And check out the Hannukah noir anthology he recently edited for Penguin Random House, Eight Very Bad Nights. Thanks for listening!
Welcome to Episode 220 – It's another 10th episode, which means it's giveaway time! One lucky newsletter subscriber will win copies of The Gardener's Plot: A Mystery by Deborah J. Benoit and The Author's Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White. We send one newsletter per month, and it is free. Sign up on our website, and good luck! We also announce our Patreon giveaway for November: Eight Very Bad Nights: A Collection of Hanukkah Noir edited by Tod Goldberg. John Valeri, our Mystery Man, is back! He joins us to discuss Murder in the Smithsonian by Margaret Truman, which we buddy-read. John also shares some insider information that might shock Truman fans. Since the last episode, we've read several delightful romances, an eerie ghost story, a thought-provoking multigenerational novel, and a charming picture book: Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb The Dead Romantics by Ashley Poston Boyfriend Material by Alexis Hall The Rom-Commers by Katherine Center “Afterward: A Ghost Story for Christmas” or from the collection Tales of Men and Ghosts by Edith Wharton Real Americans by Rachel Khong What Feelings Do When No One's Looking by Tina Oziewicz, illustrated by Aleksandra Zajac and translated by Jennifer Croft We also had some wonderful Biblio Adventures, including stops at Breakwater Books and Bennett's Books and a great virtual event via the North Haven Memorial Library with Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone. As always, this episode has more books and adventures than we can list in this blurb. If you don't catch something while you're listening, check out the show notes on our website, where you'll find all the books and places we talk about listed, usually with links. Thank you for listening, and we wish you lots of Happy Reading!
Tonight the Authors reading from their novels are:Sam Wiebe - A Lonesome Place for DyingTod Goldberg - Gangsters Don't DieTrish Arrowsmith - Nursery's Rhyme Baron Birtcher - ReckoningAna Brazil - The Red-Hot Blues Chanteuse Lee Matthew Goldberg - Great GimmelmansSupport 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.
The pair of podcasters (who usually host this show) talk with New York Time bestselling author Tod Goldberg about their travails as Airbnb hosts, educators, and IT support pros. They also spill the tea on their upcoming true crime podcast "The Girl With The Same Name: The Cold Case of Jamie Stickle. Reported by Jaime Stickle." Which can be streamed on Spotify, and on all major podcasting platforms, including (but not limited to): Apple Podcasts, Pandora, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Youtube, Castbox, Pocket Casts, Radio Public, and Spreaker. -- Learn about our new True Crime podcast, "The Girl With The Same Name: The Cold Case of Jamie Stickle. Reported by Jaime Stickle" at: www.thegirlwiththesamename.com Follow the show on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/make_that_paper_podcast/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/makethatpaperpodcast/ Twitter: twitter.com/makethatpaperpc/ Follow Jaime on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jaimeparkerstickle/ Twitter: twitter.com/JaimeStickle Follow Jason on... Instagram: www.instagram.com/jjbeebstagram/ Twitter: twitter.com/jasonjackbeeber --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makethatpaperpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/makethatpaperpodcast/support
“I hate the Kansas City Chiefs with a passion reserved only for things that I love.” —Tod Goldberg In this episode of Deviate, Rolf shares his 2002 NPR “Savvy Traveler” dispatch about trying to watch the Super Bowl in Thailand (3:00); then he and Tod Goldberg discuss how they became NFL football fans as kids in the 1970s, and how this affected their fandom later in life (8:00); how it could be difficult in the days before the Internet for kids to find information about NFL teams and players, and which books they read about the early days of pro football (23:00); the origins of the San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs in upstart pro leagues, their more recent fortunes in the NFL, and how the last Chiefs Super Bowl appearance was nine months before Rolf was born (38:30); on watching Super Bowls from overseas and following the Chiefs (or 49ers) as adults, the strengths of the 2020 Chiefs and 49ers teams, and the emotional stakes of Super Bowl LIV (49:00); how the Chiefs have dominated the AFC in the four years since 2020, how this success has affected people's perception of them, and how the Chiefs' Midwesternness makes them different from other NFL dynasties (1:05:30); the role superstition plays in sports fandom, how some team fandom comes out of love for individual players, how fandom creates a leveling of social classes, and the merits of "fair weather" fandom (1:10:30). Novelist Tod Goldberg (@todgoldberg) is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, most notably the Gangsterland series of crime novels. He is also the director of the University of California-Riverside Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA. NFL games and players: Super Bowl LIV (2020 KC Chiefs versus SF 49ers NFL title game) Rolf Benirschke (San Diego Chargers placekicker in the 1980s) The Catch (touchdown reception in the 1981 NFC Championship Game) Christian “Nigerian Nightmare” Okoye (Chiefs fullback in the 1980s) Mike Mercer (NFL punter in the 1960s) Marshall Goldberg (Jewish Chicago Cardinals running back in the 1940s) 1934 NFL Championship Game, aka the “Sneakers Game” (title game) 1940 NFL Championship Game, (73-0 Bears-Giants title game) Steve Grogan (New England Patriots quarterback in the 1980s) Ed “Too Tall” Jones (Cowboys defensive end in the 1980s) Super Bowl IV (1970 Chiefs versus Vikings NFL title game) NFL Films: Super Bowl IV Highlights (sports documentary) Hank Stram (Chiefs coach from 1960-1974) Len Dawson (Chiefs quarterback in the 1960s and 1970s) Todd Blackledge (Chiefs 1983 draft-pick quarterback) Joe Montana (quarterback who won four Super Bowls with the 49ers) Super Bowl XLVII (2013 Ravens versus 49ers NFL title game) Patrick Mahomes (current Chiefs quarterback) Andy Reid (current Chiefs head coach) Jimmy Garoppolo (former 49ers quarterback) Super Bowl XVI (1981 49ers versus Bengals NFL title game) Jet Chip Wasp (pass play that helped the Chiefs win Super Bowl LIV) Other links: "Pandemic Love: A personal history of nostalgia" Deviate episode 142) Kumbh Mela (Indian Hindu pilgrimage celebrated every 12 years) Tod Goldberg on why sports is so emotionally affecting (Deviate episode) Matthew Zapruder (American poet and editor) West Coast offense (passing-oriented football strategy) Candlestick Park (former stadium that hosted San Francisco 49ers games) Tom Landry, Existentialist, Dead at 75, by Sarah Vowell (essay) Tecmo Bowl (1980s football video game) Sears Christmas Wish Book was great American literature (Deviate episode) Nerf (toy brand that made foam footballs) Championship: The NFL Title Games Plus Super Bowl, Jerry Izenberg (book) The Super Bowl Shuffle (rap song performed by the 1985 Chicago Bears) All-America Football Conference (professional football league from 1946-49) Los Angeles Dons (football team in the AAFC) American Football League (professional football league from 1960-69) Battle of New Orleans (1815 battle between British and US armies) Former Minnesota quarterback Joe Kapp gets in a fight (video) Lloyd C. A. Wells (pioneering scout for the Chiefs in the 1960s) Historically black colleges (pre-Civil Rights universities for African-Americans) Edgar Allen Poe (Baltimore poet whose poem inspired the Ravens mascot) 2014 American League Wild Card Game (Royals v. A's baseball game) "A Native American football team beat the 1927 NFL Giants" (Deviate episode) "How Mahomes Made 3rd & 15 Magic in Super Bowl LIV" (NFL Films doc) Ken Griffey Jr. (American baseball player) Lambeau Field (Sports stadium in Green Bay) Class: A Guide Through the American Status System, by Paul Fussell (book) 2015 World Series (baseball championship won by the Kansas City Royals) Golden State Warriors (NBA team based in San Francisco) The Deviate theme music comes from the title track of Cedar Van Tassel's 2017 album Lumber. Note: We don't host a “comments” section, but we're happy to hear your questions and insights via email, at deviate@rolfpotts.com.
The Thriller Zone Podcast Episode SynopsisOn this exciting episode of The Thriller Zone, host David Temple welcomes author Todd Goldberg to discuss his latest novel, "Gangsters Don't Die." David introduces Todd as one of the funniest, most engaging, and educated authors to ever grace the podcast. They dive into a variety of topics, including Todd's prolific writing career, his fascination with gangsters, and the inspiration behind his characters.Todd shares that his interest in organized crime stems from growing up in Palm Springs, a city with a history of mob activity. He talks about the influence of his family's storytelling tradition and the cultural appreciation for reading and writing. Todd also reveals that he has received emails from people who have just gotten out of prison, expressing their appreciation for his book.The conversation takes an interesting turn as Todd discusses the moral ambiguity of his characters and the appeal of gangster stories. He believes that Americans are fascinated by organized crime because it represents the idea of getting away with breaking the rules. Todd also emphasizes the importance of character development and creating complex, multi-dimensional protagonists.David praises Todd's latest book, "Gangsters Don't Die," and highlights the gripping prologue and the morally conflicted protagonist, Sal Cupertine. He expresses his admiration for Todd's ability to make readers both despise and love the main character simultaneously.The discussion then shifts to Todd's career as a professor and his role in directing the low-residency MFA program at UC Riverside. Todd shares his philosophy of teaching and his goal of positioning his students for success in the writing business. He emphasizes the importance of treating writing as commerce and not settling for struggling as an artist.David and Todd briefly touch on Todd's previous podcast, Literary Disco, which was highly regarded in the literary world. They mention that the podcast is currently on hiatus but may return in the future.The episode concludes with David asking Todd for his best piece of writing advice. Todd shares a valuable lesson he learned from author Donald Westlake: a story is over when the reader could write the next page. He explains that this advice has shaped his approach to writing and has led him to constantly surprise readers and avoid predictability.Overall, this episode of The Thriller Zone provides listeners with an engaging and insightful conversation about Todd Goldberg's writing career, his fascination with gangsters, and his approach to storytelling.To learn more about Tod visit his website: TodGoldberg.com and purchase his book on Amazon here. Who knows, maybe Tod will give you a bonus prize when you mention you heard about his book while listening to The Thriller Zone Podcast.Listen: TheThrillerZone.com and ALL Podcast Channels. Watch: YouTube.com/thethrillerzone- - - - - -TIMESTAMPS:00:00:00 - Introduction and appreciation for the book from people who have just gotten out of prison00:01:25 - Todd Goldberg's head cold and his role as a director of a low residency MFA program00:02:07 - Todd Goldberg's surprise at not being on the podcast earlier00:03:13 - Todd Goldberg's thoughts on the talent of his family and the influence of his parents00:04:50 - Todd Goldberg's hope that his parents are proud00:05:40 - Todd Goldberg's excitement about being featured on Rising Stars month00:06:43 - Todd Goldberg's thoughts on the fascination with gangster stories and the appeal of getting away with it00:08:10 - Todd Goldberg's personal connection to the desert and his research on organized crime00:10:49 - Todd Goldberg's encounter with an actual gangster at a book signing00:14:57 - Todd Goldberg's reflection on the impact of his books and the changes in his career00:17:12 - Todd Goldberg's appreciation for the prologue and the significance of the first and last lines00:25:27 - Todd Goldberg's personal story about a friend with cancer and its influence on the character development in the book00:26:28 - Todd Goldberg's perspective on happy endings and the ambiguity of right and wrong00:27:48 - Todd Goldberg's belief in leaving endings open and allowing readers to create their own resolution00:29:30 - Todd Goldberg's discussion on the fascination with the dark side of human nature and the influence of cultural upbringing00:30:44 - Todd Goldberg's emphasis on resilience and fighting for what you love00:34:42 - Todd Goldberg's experience as a professor and his philosophy of treating writing as a business00:36:50 - Todd Goldberg's plans for the adaptation of "Gangsters Don't Die" into a screen project00:40:19 - Todd Goldberg's mention of the hiatus of the "Literary Disco" podcast and the continued friendship with co-hosts00:42:58 - Todd Goldberg's advice on writing endings from Donald Westlake00:48:54 - Closing remarks and gratitude from Todd Goldberg
True Crime Tuesday presents Gangsters Don't Die with New York Times Best Selling Author, Tod Goldberg! HE'S BACK!! And, he brings with him, the conclusion to the critically acclaimed Gangsterland series, "Gangsters Don't Die"! New York Times Best Selling Author, Tod Goldberg returns to True Crime Tuesday to give us a sneak peak of the new book, and fill us in on the final chapter of Rabbi David Cohen/Sal Cupertine to tease us on hpow this Rabbi/Mob hit man is going to try to navigate his way out of the life, but try to find his wife and son, who are in protective custody, all while confronting some very evil people from his past! Meanwhile, Native American kingpin Peaches Pocotillo has wrested control of Chicago's mob family while expanding his criminal empire in the west, and now seeks to settle an old score with Sal. These two antiheroes have a history that stretches back decades, and the blood feud between Peaches and Sal will lead them to a violent showdown deep in the heart of the low desert. We talk to Tod about character motivations, his mindset as he is finishing this nine year journey with these characters, his true touching story behind one of the characters in the book, and how you blow up Downtown Las Vegas (and scatter body parts for a mile radius), without harming a hair on anyone's head! PLUS: AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH BEER CITY BRUISER! Check out more about Tod here: http://todgoldberg.com/ Get the book, "Gangsters Don't Die" or the free Audible trial here: https://bit.ly/3GaB6II #crime #truecrime #truecrimeppodcasts #truecrimeradio #truecrimetuesday #timdennis #beercitybruiser #ringofhonorwrestiling #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #todgoldberg #gangstersdontdie #thelowdesert #gangsterland #gangsternation #palmspringsnoir #burnnotice #livingdeadgirl #thehouseofsecrets #simplify #characterdevelopment #salcupertine #rabbidavidcohen #peachespocotillo #murder #hitman #mobhits #chicagomob #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #defecatingonanopossum #sexcrimes #doingitatthecauseway #kumandgo
True Crime Tuesday presents Gangsters Don't Die with New York Times Best Selling Author, Tod Goldberg! HE'S BACK!! And, he brings with him, the conclusion to the critically acclaimed Gangsterland series, "Gangsters Don't Die"! New York Times Best Selling Author, Tod Goldberg returns to True Crime Tuesday to give us a sneak peak of the new book, and fill us in on the final chapter of Rabbi David Cohen/Sal Cupertine to tease us on hpow this Rabbi/Mob hit man is going to try to navigate his way out of the life, but try to find his wife and son, who are in protective custody, all while confronting some very evil people from his past! Meanwhile, Native American kingpin Peaches Pocotillo has wrested control of Chicago's mob family while expanding his criminal empire in the west, and now seeks to settle an old score with Sal. These two antiheroes have a history that stretches back decades, and the blood feud between Peaches and Sal will lead them to a violent showdown deep in the heart of the low desert. We talk to Tod about character motivations, his mindset as he is finishing this nine year journey with these characters, his true touching story behind one of the characters in the book, and how you blow up Downtown Las Vegas (and scatter body parts for a mile radius), without harming a hair on anyone's head! PLUS: AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH BEER CITY BRUISER! Check out more about Tod here: http://todgoldberg.com/ Get the book, "Gangsters Don't Die" or the free Audible trial here: https://bit.ly/3GaB6II #crime #truecrime #truecrimeppodcasts #truecrimeradio #truecrimetuesday #timdennis #beercitybruiser #ringofhonorwrestiling #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #todgoldberg #gangstersdontdie #thelowdesert #gangsterland #gangsternation #palmspringsnoir #burnnotice #livingdeadgirl #thehouseofsecrets #simplify #characterdevelopment #salcupertine #rabbidavidcohen #peachespocotillo #murder #hitman #mobhits #chicagomob #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes #defecatingonanopossum #sexcrimes #doingitatthecauseway #kumandgo
Patrick Millikin in conversation with Lee Goldberg and Tod Goldberg
Tod Goldberg returns to the podcast to catch up and to promote the 4th volume of his Gangsterland Trilogy (that is right 4 books in a trilogy, but that is how he rolls). The new book is Gangsters don't Die is a great end to the series (maybe). We had a wonderful discussion about the book, his process and how he is still not seen Bruce perform live! Check out his books here - https://todgoldberg.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A new 'Craftwork' episode, all about anti-heroes. My guest is Tod Goldberg, author of the novel Gangsters Don't Die, available from Counterpoint Press. Goldberg is the author of more than a dozen books, including Gangsterland, a finalist for the Hammett Prize; Gangster Nation; and The Low Desert: Gangster Stories, named a Southwest Book of the Year and a finalist for several literary prizes. He lives in Indio, California, where he directs the low-residency MFA in creative writing and writing for the performing arts at the University of California, Riverside. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Available where podcasts are available: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeart Radio, etc. Subscribe to Brad Listi's email newsletter. Support the show on Patreon Merch @otherppl Instagram YouTube TikTok Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tod Goldberg returns to the podcast to catch up and to promote the 4th volume of his Gangsterland Trilogy (that is right 4 books in a trilogy, but that is how he rolls). The new book is Gangsters don't Die is a great end to the series (maybe) and is available everywhere you purchase your books! We had a wonderful discussion about the book, his process and how he is still not seen Bruce perform live! Check out his books here - https://todgoldberg.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Big Conversations, Little Bar, Patrick Evans and Randy Florence are joined by New York Times best selling author, long time resident of the Coachella Valley, Professor at UCR and full time Facebook troll Tod Goldberg. Tod had a firsthand view of the many colorful characters that built the valley and he's talking! In his new book, Gangsters Don't Die, Tod writes one of the most incredible fiction characters you'll ever get to know, Rabbi David Cohen. And Tod gives us much more about the inspiration of this book, and the moments and people that formed his writing style.The Tan Man. The Bonanno crime family. Fuddruckers. Tod tells stories about them that will have you simultaneously laughing uncontrollably and also wanting to make sure you're not standing too close to him if there's ever a Mob convention in the Desert. Oh….and if you're a fan of Babe Ruth, you should listen to this episode with caution.
We're joined by Tod Goldberg, author of more than a dozen books, including Gangsterland and The Low Desert, to talk about what he learned about crime writing from Elmore Leonard. Plus, why are MFA programs still so often biased against writers of genre fiction? And what are the challenges of writing a series of novels with the same lead character? You can learn more about Tod, and his books, here: https://todgoldberg.com/ If you like the podcast, and would like more of it, we're releasing two bonus episodes a month to our Patreon subscribers, for only $5: https://www.patreon.com/BookFight
Tod Goldberg is the New York Times Bestselling author of over a dozen books and a beloved citizen of Literary Twitter. He is also the Director of the MFA program at the University of California, Riverside. Tod tells Gabe about what his grandfather, who just barely survived the pogroms in Ukraine, taught him about being Jewish. This interview is a portrait of the writer as a wild big-hearted force of nature. Visit Tod's website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram Buy Tod's novel Gangster Nation Read Tod Goldberg in Los Angeles Times Watch Tod on YouTube More episode resources and links Email Gabe Hudson: gabehudsonsays@gmail.com Follow Gabe on Twitter and Instagram Other episodes you may enjoy: Rebecca Makkai (author of The Great Believers) Tressie McMillan Cottom (NYT's columnist) Merve Emre (contributing writer at The New Yorker) Charles Yu (National Book Award Winner) About the Host: Gabe Hudson is the author of 2 books published from Knopf. His honors include being named one of Granta's “Best of Young American Novelists,” PEN/Hemingway Award Finalist, the Hodder Fellowship from Princeton University, the John Hawkes Prize in Fiction from Brown University, a fellowship from Humanities War & Peace Initiative at Columbia University, and Sue Kaufman Prize from the American Academy of Arts and Letters. His writing has appeared in Granta, The New Yorker, The Believer, McSweeney's, and The New York Times Magazine. He was Editor-at-Large for McSweeney's for 10+ years. He served in the Marine Corps. He teaches at Columbia University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 149 Notes and Links to Erika T. Wurth's Work On Episode 149 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Erika T. Wurth, and the two discuss, among other topics, her upbringing in Idaho Springs, CO, her family background and the multilingual environment in which she grew up, writers who have made her feel represented and inspired her, contemporary writers whose subject matter and craft propel her own work forward and thrill her as a reader, Stephen King and Dave Mustaine and their impacts on her, the importance (or lack thereof) of genre, research for White Horse, and key themes that permeate her exciting new book. Erika T. Wurth's literary-horror novel, White Horse, is with Flatiron/Macmillan. Her work has appeared or is forthcoming in numerous journals including Buzzfeed, Boulevard, Lithub, The Writer's Chronicle, and The Kenyon Review. She is a Kenyon and Sewanee fellow, and a narrative artist for the Meow Wolf Denver installation. She is represented by Rebecca Friedman (books) and Dana Spector, CAA (film). She is an urban Native of Apache/Chickasaw/Cherokee descent and was raised outside of Denver, where she lives with her partner, her two stepchildren, and her extremely fluffy dogs. Buy White Horse Erika Wurth's Website October 31, 2022: Crime Reads-Erika on "Writing Native Horror During a Horror Renaissance" From Oct., 2022: M.M. Kaufman Talks to Erika for Micro Podcast through LitHub At about 7:15, Pete shouts out great writers who have spoken highly of Erika At about 8:40, Erika explains her love of and connection with Dave Mustaine, highly featured in White Horse, and how he was a big part of her childhood At about 10:10-The two shout out “Hangar 18”-check it out! At about 12:00, Erika relates the story of trying to get a copy of her book to Dave Mustaine At about 12:45, Erika talks about growing up in Idaho Springs and her family background, as well as her relationships with language and reading growing up At about 19:00, Erika outlines muses and inspirations for her writing-including artists and writers like Of Feather and Bone, Jhumpa Lahiri, Holly Goddard Jones, and Sandra Cisneros At about 20:40, Erika speaks of ideas of representation regarding where she grew up and what she read growing up At about 23:50, Erika shouts out contemporary influences and inspirations like Brandon Hobson, Morgan Talty, Kelli Jo Ford, David Heska Wanbli Weiden, Silvia Moreno Garcia, Grady Hendrix, Stephen Graham Jones, P. Djèlí Clark, and Rebecca Roanhorse At about 26:10, Erika describes her process and path to becoming a writer At about 28:50, Erika recounts Stephen King's influence on her and her work At about 31:55, The two discuss Stephen King's “On Writing” and Pete provides Silvia Moreno Garcia's book cover blurb as Erika responds to Pete's question about the importance-or lack thereof, of genre-she cites S. A Barnes book At about 35:40, Pete cites a conversation with Tod Goldberg about his and Steph Cha's work being so good that genre is irrelevant; Erika cites Jane Cleland as a master At about 37:40, Pete wonders about the balance in the book between allegory and more logistical/plot concerns; Erika cites Cynthia Pelayo as a writer who finds a great balance At about 41:30, Pete lists some of the scariest scenes from his memory and why he has trouble sometimes with horror/fantasy/sci-fi and their underlying themes At about 43:15, Erika “pitches”/gives a summary of White Horse At about 44:10, Pete references the book's dedication and the two discuss ideas of “nerdom” At about 44:40, For those watching at home, Erika gives background on the bracelet that was the inspiration for an important object in the book At about 45:35, Erika responds to Pete's question about research done for the book-Erika especially highlights her investigating The Shining and its history and the inspirational hotel At about 47:30, Erika describes her crafting a coherent work and talks about structure and books that helped her organize her head At about 49:50, Pete lays out some of the book's key plot points and background, as well as homing in on key themes of traumatization and guilt At about 52:15, Erika gives background on the real-life White Horse and keys in on themes revolving around her main character's challenges At about 54:40, Pete and Erika discuss cycles of violence and trauma and what the book has to say about the idea of “hurt people hurt[ing] people” At about 58:10, Stephen Graham Jones is highlighted for his contributions to her book and for his all-around magnanimity At about 1:00:10, Ideas of the visceral/rational as mindsets and how they affects the book's main characters (Keri, especially) are discussed At about 1:01:35, Pete compliments Erika for her using place as a veritable character, and Erika expands upon the ways in which Keri shows her intelligence and respects Old Denver At about 1:04:30, Pete compliments the psychological thriller aspects At about 1:05:45, Erika shouts out places to buy the book and great support from Flatiron Books, as well as giving out social media info and exciting developments involving book At about 1:08:05, Erika describes her feelings as the book is published November 1 and shouts out a future project involving “New Denver” 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 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. Sign up now for The Chills at Will Podcast Patreon: it can be found at patreon.com/chillsatwillpodcastpeterriehl Check out the page that describes the benefits of a Patreon membership, including cool swag and bonus episode. Thanks in advance for supporting my one-man show, my DIY podcast and my extensive reading, research, editing, and promoting to keep this independent podcast pumping out high-quality content! 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. 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Jessica Garrison, Tod Goldberg, Paul Holes, Megan Cassidy What do crimes, real or fictional, reveal about human nature? Shedding light are legendary cold-case investigator Paul Holes (who helped solve the Golden State Killer case); Los Angeles Times investigative journalist Jessica Garrison (“The Devil's Harvest”) and bestselling fiction writer Tod Goldberg, with his collection of gangster tales, “The Low Desert.” In a conversation moderated by San Francisco Chronicle crime reporter Megan Cassidy, these authors will show us how scratching the surface of a crime uncovers an unforgettable story about ourselves.
True Crime Tuesday presents Gangster Stories From The Low Desert with New York Times Best Selling Author, Tod Goldberg! We have a real treat for you this week on True Crime Tuesday! Author Tod Goldberg joins the program to talk about his latest book of fictional short crime stories from the critically acclaimed Gangsterland series, The Low Desert! Tod discusses the motivations behind writing the book, the formula of the book, and the characters of the book. Tod talks about his own podcast, and how he and Tim have figured out the formula for the world's worst podcast, probably coming to a format close to you to make a bajillion dollars!! PLUS: AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH BEER CITY BRUISER! Check out more about Tod here: http://todgoldberg.com/ Get the book, "the Low Desert" or the free Audible trial here: https://amzn.to/3OIEMUp #crime #truecrime #truecrimeppodcasts #truecrimeradio #truecrimetuesday #timdennis #beercitybruiser #ringofhonorwrestiling #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #todgoldberg #thelowdesertgangsterstories #thelowdesert #gangsterland #gangsternation #palmspringsnoir #burnnotice #livingdeadgirl #thehouseofsecrets #simplify #characterdevelopment #salcupertine
True Crime Tuesday presents Gangster Stories From The Low Desert with New York Times Best Selling Author, Tod Goldberg! We have a real treat for you this week on True Crime Tuesday! Author Tod Goldberg joins the program to talk about his latest book of fictional short crime stories from the critically acclaimed Gangsterland series, The Low Desert! Tod discusses the motivations behind writing the book, the formula of the book, and the characters of the book. Tod talks about his own podcast, and how he and Tim have figured out the formula for the world's worst podcast, probably coming to a format close to you to make a bajillion dollars!! PLUS: AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH BEER CITY BRUISER! Check out more about Tod here: http://todgoldberg.com/ Get the book, "the Low Desert" or the free Audible trial here: https://amzn.to/3OIEMUp #crime #truecrime #truecrimeppodcasts #truecrimeradio #truecrimetuesday #timdennis #beercitybruiser #ringofhonorwrestiling #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #todgoldberg #thelowdesertgangsterstories #thelowdesert #gangsterland #gangsternation #palmspringsnoir #burnnotice #livingdeadgirl #thehouseofsecrets #simplify #characterdevelopment #salcupertine
With gimlet-eyed cool and razor-sharp wit, these spare, stylish stories from a master of modern crime fiction assemble a world of gangsters and con men, of do-gooders breaking bad and those caught in the crossfire. The uncle of an FBI agent spends his life as sheriff in different cities, living too close to the violent acts of men; a cocktail waitress moves through several desert towns trying to escape the unexplainable loss of an adopted daughter; a drug dealer with a penchant for karaoke meets a talkative lawyer and a silent clown in a Palm Springs bar.Witty, brutal, and fast-paced, these stories expand upon the saga of Chicago hitman-turned-Vegas-rabbi Sal Cupertine--first introduced in Gangsterland and continued in Gangster Nation--while revealing how the line between good and bad is often a mirage.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dante O'Donnell is white, gay and getting older every day. He has wasted his better years on starstruck dreams and the wrong men, so now he's working as a concierge for a vacation-rental outfit in Palm Springs, where the guests have far more baggage than what's packed in their suitcases. But when he finds a dead body floating in the swimming pool at one of his rentals, his own troubled past comes back to haunt him. So he turns for help to Jazz Friendly, a Black woman who, when she was a Palm Springs cop, nearly arrested him for murdering his husband, which he didn't do...not that he knows who did. Now Jazz is a struggling PI, her career derailed by racism. And with her marriage broken by booze, she's desperate to get custody of her kid. Dante and Jazz need each other to solve this murder...and to save themselves from personal and professional disaster."A wild romp through Palm Springs' glittery underbelly. Fast, funny, and thoroughly enjoyable. An instant classic.” Tod Goldberg, New York Times bestselling author of The Low Desert"Michael Craft delivers an irresistible high camp twist to the classic detective mystery. A fast-paced and captivating opening to a promising new series." J.D. Horn, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of The Line"A quick-witted, entertaining mystery loaded with Palm Springs atmosphere. Smart, sophisticated, and ingeniously plotted. I loved it." Ellen Byron, USA Today bestselling author of the Cajun Country MysteriesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Patrick Millikin in conversation with Dane Bahr and Tod Goldberg
Episode 106 Notes and Links to Daniel Olivas' Work On Episode 106 of The Chills at Will Podcast, Pete welcomes Daniel Olivas, and the two talk about…well, everything. They discuss, among other things, Daniel's childhood in Los Angeles, pochismo, formative and unforgettable reads, his family's stories, his work as a lawyer and his myriad writing and genres, the difference between fiction and nonfiction with regard to truth, as well as his just-released short story collection. Daniel A. Olivas is the author of ten books and editor of two anthologies. His books include How to Date a Flying Mexican: New and Collected Stories (University of Nevada Press, 2022), The King of Lighting Fixtures: Stories (University of Arizona Press, 2017), Crossing the Border: Collected Poems (Pact Press, 2017), and Things We Do Not Talk About: Exploring Latino/a Literature through Essays and Interviews (San Diego State University Press, 2014). Daniel's plays have been produced for the stage and readings by Playwrights' Arena, Circle X Theatre Company, and The Road Theatre Company. Widely anthologized, Daniel has written for many publications including the New York Times, The Guardian, El Paso Times, Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Review of Books, Huffington Post, High Country News, La Bloga, BOMB, and the Jewish Journal. Buy Daniel Olivas' How to Date a Flying Mexican Daniel Olivas' Website Buy Daniel Olivas' Books Daniel Olivas' Page at Los Angeles Review of Books Waiting for Godinez Play Information and Praise "Turning the Page"-Daniel's beautiful tribute to his father from Stanford Magazine At about 2:50, Daniel gives his family background, including his father's experiences with writing and education, as well as Daniel's schooling and educational experiences At about 10:10, Daniel responds to Pete's questions about writing and artistic influences for Daniel's father At about 11:40, Daniel talks about bilingualism in his family and a meaningful comment from his mother about his writing At about 16:30, Daniel talks about family roots in Ocotlán, Jalisco, and its influence on his writing At about 17:40, Daniel highlights his fictionalized city of Dos Cuentos and the ways in which he uses the city in his work At about 18:50, Daniel talks about early reviews of his story collection and the ways in which they often add “trigger warnings” and what those warnings reinforce for him At about 19:40, Pete asks Daniel about John Fante and Daniel talks about Fante as a great chronicler of the immigrant experiences At about 21:45, Pete and Daniel talk about shared roots in Jesuit high schools and Daniel gives background on connections to Father Greg Boyle At about 23:30, Daniel responds to Pete's questions about important texts that Daniel gravitated to, as Daniel talks about how long it took him to think about writing himself and being inspired by Juan Rulfo, Sandra Cisneros, and Rivera's And the Earth Did Not Devour Him, and laments missing taking a class with José Antonio Burciaga At about 26:00, Pete and Daniel fanboy over Villarreal's Pocho, and Daniel talks about the evolving meanings of “pocho” At about 29:40, Daniel talks about “shaming” over the ways that Mexican Catholic customs were manifested At about 32:25, shout out to Pete's beloved uncle At about 33:30, Pete wonders about turning points in Daniel's route to becoming a professional writer, including early publication with The Stanford Chaparral, and unfortunate grief bringing inspiration through his first novel dealing with joy and pain At about 40:30, Daniel details the publication of Assumption and Other Stories with Bilingual Press At about 41:15, Daniel talks about how his career trajectory and writing style may differ from what his work would have been like had he gone the MFA route; he also quotes Stewart Dybek At about 43:00, Daniel talks about keeping his work fresh At about 44:30, Daniel references an article he wrote for The Guardian upon the publication of American Dirt, as well as a telling quote from Luis Alberto Urrea At about 45:40, Daniel references two story from the recent collection that highlight the Trump years At about 47:15, Daniel responds to Pete's slight misunderstanding about the differences in writing for law and for fiction At about 50:25, Pete wonders if Daniel can point out any renderings of the law that have rung true for him At about 53:50, Pete references a chilling Law & Order episode, and Daniel talks about parallels to Trump and the events of recent years At about 58:50, Daniel talks about how he chose the stories for his latest collection and his mindset in choosing “old” and newer stories At about 1:01:05, Daniel talks about reading his work spanning so many years and judging any “evolution” in his writing At about 1:02:00, Daniel asks Pete his thoughts on whether Daniel's work reads as similar throughout the years At about 1:04:30, Daniel references “Later Days,” an early “cynical” story of his curated by Bruce Handy At about 1:07:30, Daniel recollects some interesting childhood reading and Daniel talks about the reading connection to his later writing At about 1:08:25, Pete points out connections between the reading histories of Tod Goldberg and Daniel At about 1:08:55, Daniel talks about the short story collection and its dedication and connections to Luis Alberto Urrea's Hummingbird's Daughter At about 1:11:20, Daniel talks about an upcoming article for Alta Journal discussing Natalie Diaz's “Postcolonial Love Poem” At about 1:12:20, Daniel says he'll accept any comparisons to Franz Kafka or Garcia Marquez, and talks about Dagoberto Gilb, A Parrot in the Oven by Victor Martinez, Borges, Yxta Maya Murray, and others as inspirations At about 1:15:25, Daniel makes a comparison between his work (especially with short stories) and the life of a character actor At about 1:17:20, Pete shouts out an incredible piece by Borges- “The Gospel According to Mark” At about 1:21:45, Daniel talks about storylines in his writing and ideas of morality At about 1:24:20, Daniel explains “political writing” that is overtly not political At about 1:25:05, Pete makes parallels between Toni Morrison's one short story's headlines At about 1:27:00, Pete highlights the skillful magical realism of the title short story, and Daniel explains the balance between the two parts of the phrase At about 1:31:00, Pete and Daniel discuss themes of agency for women, with Conchita as an example At about 1:34:00, Pete highlights a skillful line in the title story, and Daniel responds to Pete's questions about using second person and present tense At about 1:36:15, Daniel discusses the importance of prioritizing the title before getting into the story's nuts and bolts At about 1:38:25, Pete and Daniel discuss minimalism and dichos in Daniel's writing At about 1:45:00, Pete shouts out “Belen” as possibly his favorite story and compares Belen's situation to that of the the narrator in Antonya Nelson's “In the Land of Men” At about 1:47:00, Pete asks about the cool names used in the collection At about 1:49:40, Quezatcoatl is discussed as featured in the short story collection At about 1:51:20, Pete asks Daniel about a hilarious and deep turn-of-phrase in discussing evil and history, as Daniel discusses some awkward conversations with Hollywood types oversimplifying race for financial purposes At about 1:54:55, Daniel reads from the title story At about 1:59:45, Pete wonders about future projects for Daniel At about 2:02:00, Daniel talks about the events for the book's launch, and discusses a nice pre-release review from Buzzfeed 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 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 Episode 107 with Dr. Benjamin Gilmer, a family medicine physician in Fletcher, North Carolina. He is an Albert Schweitzer Fellow for Life and associate professor in the department of family medicine at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine at Chapel Hill, and his new book, The Other Dr. Gilmer, is a heart wrenching true story, with part of the story covered in a 2013 "This American Life" episode that has more than 10 million views to date. The episode airs on Thursday, March 3.
Well look at that, it's Halloween again. Remember when they said on the news or whatever how Halloween was finished, because this was no time for a holiday that, uh, remembers the dead? Tonight we're joined by New York Times-bestselling author Tod Goldberg, who has written such acclaimed desert crime thrillers as The Low Desert, Gangsterland, Gangster Nation, and Living Dead Girl. New spooky soundscapes by RedBlueBlackSilver. Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=26080998 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, including The Low Desert, Gangsterland, a finalist for the Hammett Prize, Gangster Nation, The House of Secrets, which he co-authored with Brad Meltzer, and Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He is also the co-host of the wildly popular podcast Literary Disco, named a top literary podcast by the Washington Post. He is a Professor of Creative Writing at the University of California, Riverside where he founded and directs the Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts. With gimlet-eyed cool and razor-sharp wit, the spare, stylish stories in The Low Desert assemble a world of gangsters and con men, of do-gooders breaking bad and those caught in the crossfire. The uncle of an FBI agent spends his life as sheriff in different cities, living too close to the violent acts of men; a cocktail waitress moves through several desert towns trying to escape the unexplainable loss of an adopted daughter; a drug dealer with a penchant for karaoke meets a talkative lawyer and a silent clown in a Palm Springs bar. Raymond Carver meets Elmore Leonard in this extraordinary collection of contemporary crime writing set in the critically acclaimed Gangsterland universe, a series called "gloriously original" by The New York Times Book Review.
Tod Goldberg, author of The Low Desert, a new collection of short fiction, talks with Barbara DeMarco-Barrett about the art, craft, and business of writing short stories. Download audio. (Broadcast date: August 11, 2021) Music by Travis Barrett.
Barbara DeMarco-Barrett is the editor Palm Springs Noir out now on Akashic Press. It features some great writers who have been on the show before like Janet Fitch, Tod Goldberg, […]
Accomplished authors turned co-writers Tess Gerritsen and Gary Braver talk their new collaboration, Choose Me. Willa C Richards on her debut novel The Comfort of Monsters. Also Palm Springs noir contributing authors Tod Goldberg, Janet Fitch and Barbara DeMarco-Barrett. Plus reviews of Razorblade Tears and Arsenic & Adobo. All music used by permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Blueprint by Jahzzar Hip Bone by Quincas Moreira Come and Get It! by Dan Lebowitz Magic In The Other by Brooklyn Cool Ella Vater by The Mini Vandals Finland by TrackTribe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Show Notes and Links to Tod Goldberg's Work and Allusions/Texts from Episode 59 On Episode 59, Pete talks with Tod Goldberg about his influences, his literary family, and his incredible run of commercially-successful and critically-acclaimed crime fiction. The two discuss all kinds of fun topics, from the singular settings that are part of his writing-The Salton Sea, Palm Springs, among others-Tod's research for such compelling and sometimes-despicable characters, crime fiction as a genre, and themes fleshed out in Tod's work. Much of the conversation revolves around Tod's most-recent publication, the stellar short story collection, The Low Desert. Also, Pete toes the line between just-the-right-number and too many Godfather/Mario Puzo references. TOD GOLDBERG is the author of more than a dozen books, including Gangsterland, a finalist for the Hammett Prize; The House of Secrets, which he coauthored with Brad Meltzer; and the crime-tinged novels Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Fake Liar Cheat, plus five novels in the popular Burn Notice series. He is also the author of the story collection Simplify, a 2006 finalist for the SCIBA Award for Fiction and winner of the Other Voices Short Story Collection Prize, and Other Resort Cities. His essays, journalism, and criticism have appeared in many publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Review of Books, Las Vegas Weekly, and Best American Essays, among many others, and have won five Nevada Press Association Awards. He lives in Indio, California, where he directs the Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Riverside. Buy The Low Desert by Tod Goldberg Buy any of Tod Goldberg's Work Here! Los Angeles Times Book Review of The Low Desert Starred Review of The Low Desert from Publishers Weekly Tod Goldberg's Burn Notice Book Series At about 4:35, Tod talks about the differences in publishing a book during the pandemic, as well as the future of the traditional book tour At about 6:25, Tod talks about his childhood relationship with the written word and his family business of writing At about 9:25, Tod talks about writing that has given him “chills at will”-The Maltese Falcon, “Diving into the Wreck” by Adrienne Rich, and “The Concord Hymn” by Ralph Emerson are mentioned (Tod recites the Emerson at 9:15-impressive!) At about 12:35, Tod talks about how his childhood dyslexia affected his learning style and the effects of the time period on his later life, including the ways in which he still sees the connection between sound and rhythm At about 15:20, Tod talks about how he saw writing as a path forward in his formative years, including Ms. Kaine, his teacher, giving him great encouragement and alternative assignments that helped him to improve his skills At about 19:30, Tod talks about his early novels and the success that came particularly with his second novel, Living Dead Girl At about 21:15, Pete talks about Mario Puzo's balancing act between commerce and art and the assumption by many that he had to have had a background in Mafia life to have written about it so expertly; Tod then discusses his research into/relationship with the often scary and immoral/amoral characters of his books, including the formative experience of watching a horrific boxing match that ended in a death and the sordid history of Palm Springs At about 25:40, Tod meditates on whether or not being labeled a “crime writer” is appropriate/desired for him, and uses Dennis Lehane's history as a crime novelist as a an example of the genre's freedom At about 26:40, Tod shouts out the incredible book by Steph Cha, Your House Will Pay, and its connection to genre At about 29:40, Tod and Pete discuss the way in which Tod “populates a universe” with repeat characters in his various books At about 31:00, Tod discusses the importance of the place in his work, including The Salton Sea and its interesting history At about 36:25, Tod and Pete talk about themes of identity and new beginnings/redemption, particularly through the character of Morris, Blake Webster (“Goon Number #4”-written in response to an entreaty by the great Lawrence Block), and Jacob Soboroff At about 42:20, Tod explains how the story “The Spare” serves as a pivot point for the Cupertine saga At about 44:40, Pete and Tod talk about the ironically beautiful last scene of “The Spare,” and its similarities to podcast godfather Tobias Wolff's “Bullet in the Brain” and how the author creates feelings of empathy for characters you wouldn't normally feel for At about 46:15, Tod discusses the pivotal and memorable character of Tanya in Low Desert and the ordinariness of evil, as seen in his short story collection and in the contemporary world At about 50:25, Tod discusses themes of faith and fate in his writing and what/who At about 55:20, Tod and Pete discuss themes of death and morality and “the world passing us by” At about 59:55, Tod introduces and reads the story “Palm Springs”-page 73 of The Low Desert At about 1:04:40, Tod talks about future projects, including Gangsterland, the tv version, At about 1:05:35, Tod talks about his April 2021 appearance at The LA Times Book Festival-video can be found here 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 Spotify, Stitcher, and on Amazon Music. Follow me on IG, where I'm @chillsatwillpodcast, or on Twitter, where I'm @chillsatwillpo1. You can find this episode and other episodes on “The Chills at Will Podcast” YouTube Channel. 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.
Crime novelist Tod Goldberg has made a career of writing about bad people behaving badly. A New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, including the popular “Burn Notice” series, his work has been published in a dozen languages all over the world. In addition to exploring the dark side of glitzy cities in his novels, he serves as director of UC Riverside's low-residency MFA program where he is a professor of creative writing. He is also co-host of the popular podcast “Literary Disco” with writer Julia Pistell and actor Rider Strong. Goldberg's latest book is “The Low Desert: Gangster Stories,” a collection of short stories expanding upon the universe of his acclaimed “Gangsterland” series. Set mostly in Goldberg's own backyard of the Coachella Valley, his new book explores the noirish underbelly of California's inland desert. UCR Magazine Associate Editor Jessica Weber caught up with Goldberg to talk about falling in love with crime fiction, the secret world behind the palm trees and fancy desert resorts of Southern California, and why we sometimes root for the bad guy. Listen in for the lowdown on “The Low Desert.”
New York Times bestselling author Tod Goldberg continues talking with Randy Florence and further delves into his newest book, The Low Desert. They also share a mutual worst moment as fans of the Oakland Athletic's baseball club.
Crime, the Salton Sea, clowns with guns……New York Times Bestselling writer, Tod Goldberg, joins the Coachella Valley Chronicles with Randy Florence this week. We explore Tod and his over-achieving family, how he came to understand the seedy underside of the desert, and how he turned those into some of the most intensely satisfying stories you'll read! https://www.amazon.com/Tod-Goldberg/e/B001IQWFIA?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1616711939&sr=1-3 (Click Here to See and Order Books by Tod Goldberg) http://todgoldberg.com/ (Tod's Website) https://lithub.com/story-type/literary-disco/ (Literary Disco Podcast)
Tod Goldberg is the guest. His critically acclaimed new story collection, The Low Desert, is available from Counterpoint. This is Tod's third time on the program. He first appeared in Episode 320 on October 12, 2014, and again in Episode 488, on October 18, 2017. Goldberg is the author of more than a dozen books, including Gangsterland, a finalist for the Hammett Prize; Gangster Nation; The House of Secrets, which he coauthored with Brad Meltzer; and the crime-tinged novels Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, and Fake Liar Cheat, plus five novels in the popular Burn Notice series. He is also the author of the story collection Simplify, a 2006 finalist for the SCIBA Award for Fiction and winner of the Other Voices Short Story Collection Prize, and Other Resort Cities. His essays, journalism, and criticism have appeared in many publications, including the Los Angeles Times, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Review of Books, Las Vegas Weekly, and Best American Essays, among many others, and have won five Nevada Press Association Awards. He lives in Indio, California, where he directs the Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Riverside. *** Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers. Launched in 2011. Books. Literature. Writing. Publishing. Authors. Screenwriters. Life. Death. Etc. Support the show on Patreon Merch www.otherppl.com @otherppl Instagram YouTube Email the show: letters [at] otherppl [dot] com The podcast is a proud affiliate partner of Bookshop, working to support local, independent bookstores. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, the Crew goes behind the scenes with Tod Goldberg. Tod is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, including The Low Desert, Gangsterland (a finalist for the Hammett Prize), Gangster Nation, The House of Secrets (which he co-authored with Brad Meltzer), Living Dead Girl (a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize), and the popular Burn Notice series. His books have been published in a dozen languages and around the world and were twice named a finalist for the VN international Thriller of the Year Award. Tod Goldberg holds an MFA in Creative Writing & Literature from Bennington College and is a Professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside where he directs the Low Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel and leave a comment. And if you want to learn more about the guys from The Crew or see additional author interviews, visit us at http://www.thecrewreviews.com Follow us on social media: Twitter| https://twitter.com/CREWbookreviews Instagram| https://www.instagram.com/thecrewreviews/ Facebook| https://www.facebook.com/thecrewreviews/
Host Alex Zatarain sits down with New York Times Best Seller Tod Goldberg on the very first edition of Candidly Human. The show's inaugural episode goes into Tod's writing, his work at UC Riverside and overcoming obstacles.
With gimlet-eyed cool and razor-sharp wit, these spare, stylish stories from master of modern crime fiction Tod Goldberg assemble a world of gangsters and con men, of do-gooders breaking bad and those caught in the crossfire. The uncle of an FBI agent spends his life as sheriff in different cities, living too close to the violent acts of men; a cocktail waitress moves through several desert towns trying to escape the unexplainable loss of an adopted daughter; a drug dealer with a penchant for karaoke meets a talkative lawyer and a silent clown in a Palm Springs bar. Witty, brutal, and fast-paced, these stories expand upon the saga of Chicago hitman-turned-Vegas-rabbi Sal Cupertine–first introduced in Gangsterland and continued in Gangster Nation–while revealing how the line between good and bad is often a mirage. Goldberg discusses The Low Desert with Mark Haskell Smith. This episode was recorded on February 24, 2021 during a live Crowdcast event hosted by Skylight Books. Visit us at www.crowdcast.io/skylightbooks to RSVP for future events. _______________________________________________ Produced by Maddie Gobbo & Michael Kowaleski Theme: "I Love All My Friends," an unreleased demo by Fragile Gang. Visit https://www.skylightbooks.com/event for future offerings from the Skylight Books Events team.
Tod Goldberg is an American author and journalist best known for his novels Gangster Nation, Gangsterland and Living Dead Girl, the popular "Burn Notice" series and the short story collection The Low Desert: Gangster Stories.
Patrick Millikin in conversation with Tod Goldberg
Travis and Greg have a fun time talkin with literary and podcasting power house, New York Times Best Selling Author
Tod Goldberg is the author of The Low Desert. His other books include Gangsterland and Gangster Nation and he runs the Low Residency Creative Writing MFA program at UC Riverside. […]
Tod Goldberg is a podcaster, a writer, and a Springsteen fan. He joins Jesse to talk Bruce, his writing and the extended family that is mystery writers. His latest book due out on 2/2/21 The Low Desert. It’s a good one, please check it out. http://todgoldberg.com/ https://www.literarydisco.com/
Tod Goldberg is the New York Times bestselling author of over a dozen books, including The Low Desert, Gangsterland (a finalist for the Hammett Prize), Gangster Nation, The House of Secrets (which he co-authored with Brad Meltzer), Living Dead Girl (a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize), and the popular Burn Notice series. His books have been published in a dozen languages and around the world and were twice named a finalist for the VN international Thriller of the Year Award. His short fiction has been collected in three volumes — Simplify, which won the Other Voices Book Prize and was a finalist for the SCBA Award, Other Resort Cities, and his latest book, The Low Desert: Gangster Stories — and has been widely anthologized. His essays, journalism, and criticism have appeared in numerous publications, including the Los Angeles Times, USA Today, and the Wall Street Journal, among countless other publications and anthologies, and have earned five Nevada Press Association Awards for excellence, while his essay “When They Let Them Bleed” was selected for Best American Essays. For his body of work, Tod was honored with the Silver Pen Award from the Nevada Writers Hall of Fame. In addition to his work on the page, Tod is also the cohost of the podcast Literary Disco, along with Julia Pistell & Rider Strong, which has been named a top podcast by the Washington Post, The Guardian, Mashable, and even Good Housekeeping (among many others). He is also the co-host, along with essayist Maggie Downs, of Open Book on KCOD Coachella FM, the leading public radio station in the Coachella Valley. Tod Goldberg holds an MFA in Creative Writing & Literature from Bennington College and is a Professor of creative writing at the University of California, Riverside where he directs the Low Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts. He lives in Indio, CA with his wife, the beauty writer Wendy Duren. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
Getting the New Year underway in fine fashion, as Judd enjoys a visit with desert-based, New York Times best-selling author, Tod Goldberg; join in to hear about Tod's new book, "The Low Desert: Gangster Stories."And to honor the onset of the desert's golf peak-season, Judd provides his "Ten Courses I Want You to Play."
IMPROVED AUDIO REMIX CRIMINAL BECOMES RABBI : Tod Goldberg wrote it as fiction in Gangsterland and Gangster Nation, and Mark Borovitz lived it for real in Holy Thief Fiction meets real life--Mark Borovitz was a mobster, gangster, con man, gambler, thief, and a drunk. He is now the rabbi at Beit T'Shuvah in Los Angeles, the House of Return, a rehabilitation facility for addicts of all kinds. Tod Goldberg wrote Gangsterland and Gangster Nation about a mobster who hides out as a Rabbi in Las Vegas. Now a real mobster turned Rabbi and Tod Goldberg come together to compare fiction with reality. “GANGSTER NATION punches even harder than the excellent GANGSTERLAND did: against the backdrop of 9/11, everybody’s roughed-up and bleeding, and nobody’s hiding it well. Tod Goldberg’s weird world is getting THE SOPRANOS-good, and THE SOPRANOS-funny: he can hit you high, low, or straight in the gut. Meshugener wiseguys. It’ll make you a better killer – and a better rabbi.” — Bill Beverly, award-winning author of Dodgers. “Tod Goldberg’s brilliant Gangster Nation is hilarious, complex, and a total page-turner. It’s also a little insane, in the best possible way.” —Lisa Lutz, New York Times bestselling author of The Passenger --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/burl-barer/support
The delightful Tod Goldberg talks about his first of a series of gangster novels, Gangsterland, where our protagonist Sal Cupertino, a mafia hit man in Chicago, is forced to move to Vegas and become a mafia rabbi. Also, working for the mob as a teen at the pool at a Palm Springs resort. If you had to kill a guy, taking a short story and turning it into three substantial novels & organized crime vs organized religion. Gangsterland is a comic crime novel with serious overtones, and a very compelling read. Tod is still owed $167 by a man named Tan Man. @TodGoldberg @ComicsBookClub
In this episode of the Make That Paper Podcast hosts Jaime Parker Stickle and Jason Beeber talk to New York Times Best-Selling Author Tod Goldberg about writing Infomercials, publishing a coupon book, and how a nice Jewish boy ended up working security at a Louis Farrakhan rally. http://todgoldberg.com/ http://cadesertarts.org/2020/05/tod-goldbergs-essay-on-sheltering-in-place-wins-cdac-grant/
Rolf and Tod Goldberg unpack their youthful fixation with the band Jane's Addiction
Rolf and Tod Goldberg recall the joys of the old Sears holiday catalog
This week marks the return of Literary Disco’s classic games! First, Rider presents Judge a Book By Its Cover, where he reads the first lines of a book and Julia and Tod must guess what the book is with no other context. Then, Tod presents Rock Paper Scissors, where Rider and Julia must decide what is a real poem, lyrics from a pop song, lines from a Jim Morrison song, or a poem written by our very own Tod Goldberg. Finally, Julia presents Bookshelf Roulette, where each host must run to his or her bookshelf and choose one book to discuss. Let the games begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
COMPACT DISC-USION: “It’s too late to podcast here we go” (1989) When most people talk about the Replacements, they tend to focus on “Let It Be” or “Tim” or the Keanu Reeves movie where he lives on a houseboat. But today, Bob and Tim are dissecting a less raved about album (and not just because of its 30th anniversary re-release). “Don’t Tell A Soul” introduced Tim to the most impactive band of his adolescence. But will this re-listen reveal it to be the least Replacements offering The Replacements ever offered? Wax up that hair and paint those shoes because you have to wear something to the midlife crisis. 00:00:00 PRE-SHOW PRATTLE - a hesitant hot take00:00:46 THE BAND WHO? - and referencing THIS EPISODE00:06:18 THE CD IS . . . DON’T TELL A SOUL - Tim’s introduction to the Replacements is not “Tim”00:10:41 TALENT SHOW - well polished amateurs00:15:41 BACK TO BACK - angsty anthems-a-go-go00:21:48 WE’LL INHERIT THE EARTH - an inclusive indifference00:27:44 ACHIN’ TO BE - this song gets not getting me00:35:08 THEY’RE BLIND - actin’ to be that last track00:36:47 ANYWHERE (IS BETTER THAN HERE) - what’s this an anthem for?00:43:26 ASKING ME LIES - a brief chance to talk about “Left Of The Dial”00:46:09 I’LL BE YOU - Tim’s Pop Culture origin story00:56:38 I WON’T - and Tim repeats a joke from EPISODE 03300:57:50 ROCK AND ROLL GHOST - Breaking Band01:01:57 DARLIN’ ONE - a coda of interpretation01:05:58 DO TELL A SOUL - and retooling the albums01:08:30 CLOSINGS - contacts, plugs and no catch phrase 01:11:09 BONUS FEATURE - Marcel has a nameHear what could have been (and sort of was) with the MATT WALLACE MIX OF TALENT SHOW as featured on the recently released Replacement’s Box Set DEAD MAN’S POP. Wonder if this slick, late 80s video shtick is some sort of clever joke with the ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO TO I’LL BE YOU.Sympathize, for once, with Kurt Loder as he struggles through this 1989 MTV INTERVIEW WITH PAUL WESTERBERG AND TOMMY STINSON.Catch Paul Westerberg contemplating that solo career with the ORIGINAL MUSIC VIDEO TO ACHIN’ TO BE.Look back at the last time the band was looking back with THE WORLD’S MOST UNSATISFIED BAND by Bob Mehr, originally published in SPIN magazine, May 2008.And, finally, witness a fan base aging a little less gracefully with Tod Goldberg’s WHY DO PEOPLE KEEP WRITING ABOUT THE REPLACEMENTS, A BAND THAT NEVER QUITE HAPPENED originally published in July 1st 2018 edition on the LA Times.The use of audio and video clips linked from YOUTUBE are for educational purposes and without the expressed permission of their legal holding companies. All rights remain with with their original distributor.This episode of 20TH CENTURY POP! was recorded by CAST, an online audio platform that lets you create and record a multi-guest podcast straight from your web-browser. It was then mastered by AUPHONIC, a web-based post-production service that makes it sound like Bob and Tim are worth listening to. Check out both sights for trial and subscription information.MUSIC FEATURED IN TODAY’S EPISODE:“Super Poupi” (opening theme) and "Poupi Great Adventures: The Arcade Game" (closing theme) performed by Komiku from the 2018 album POUPI'S INCREDIBLE ADVENTURES available at Freemusicarchives.org. Cleared for public domain use through Creative Commons under a CCO 1.0 Universal License. Subscribe to 20TH CENTURY POP! on APPLE PODCASTS, STITCHER and ANDROID or stream it at www.20popcast.com.Like, share and reminisce with 20TH CENTURY POP! on FACEBOOKFollow whats not 20th Century Fox with 20TH CENTURY POP! @20popcast on TWITTER.And crop a square snapshot with 20TH CENTURY POP @20popcast on INSTAGRAM.Contact the show with any questions, suggestions or possible topics at 20popcast@gmail.com or with #20popcast on Twitter.Follow ROBERT CANNING @rhcanning on TWITTER. Read his web-comic on Twitter @ExaggeratedMy and his music blog at superultramegamix.wordpress.com. Follow TIM BLEVINS @subcultist on TWITTER and as @subcultist on INSTAGRAM. Read his weekly bog NOT A HOLOGRAM right on the main website of www.20popcast.com.20TH CENTURY POP! will return next week with a wild and crazy … poster?This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
In Mark Haines’s former life, he was an evangelical youth pastor, a role model, and a family man—until he abandoned his wife, his daughter, and his beliefs. Now he’s marking time between sunny days surfing and dark nights working security at an industrial complex. His isolation is broken when Cindy, a charming twenty-two-year old drifter he sees hitchhiking on the Pacific Coast Highway, hustles him for a breakfast and a place to crash—two cynical kindred spirits. Then his co-worker is murdered in a robbery gone wrong and Cindy disappears on the same night. Haines knows he should let it go and return to his safe life of solitude. Instead, he’s driven to find out where Cindy went, under stranger and stranger circumstances. Soon Mark is chasing leads, each one taking him back into a world where his old life came crashing down—into the seedier side of southern California’s drug trade and ultimately into the secrets of an Evangelical megachurch where his past and his future are about to converge. What begins as an investigation becomes a haunting mystery and a psychological journey both for Mark, and for the elusive young stranger he won’t let get away. Set in the early 2000s, The Churchgoer is a gripping noir, a quiet subversion of the genre, and a powerful meditation on belief, morality, and the nature of evil in contemporary life. Author Patrick Coleman is in conversation with Ted Goldberg, author of the novel Gangster Nation.
Stub is the umpire's chair this week spinning a playlist called "Let's Twist Again For The First Time," full of songs with ACTUAL twists! He & Kern welcome back VERY SPECIAL GUEST Tod Goldberg-who is either a glutton for punishment or enjoys being the smartest guy in the One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer studio. This week's playlist includes: Testify - Common Babies - Pulp Norwegian Wood - The Beatles All I Wanna Do Is Make Love To You - Heart The Gift - Velvet Underground Stan - Eminem, Dido He Stopped Loving Her Today - George Jones Remember—One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer is a drinking game you can play along with at home. Full details and rules available at www.onebourbononechard.com If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please Please PLEASE rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. It helps other lushes like you find our podcast and to build our community. If you rate and review us and we ever meet you, we'll buy you one bourbon, one chard, or one beer (our choice). Also, please support the show by donating to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/onebourbononechard
No better way to start the new month than with some of Literary Disco’s classic book games. First, Rider presents “Judge a Book By Its Cover,” where he reads the first lines of a book and Julia and Tod must guess what the book is with no other context. Then, Tod presents a new game, Rock Paper Scissors, where Rider and Julia must decide what is a real poem, lyrics from a pop song, lines from a Rupi poem, or a poem written by our very own Tod Goldberg. Let the games begin! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It’s been two years since the events of Gangsterland, when legendary Chicago hitman Sal Cupertine disappeared into the guise of Las Vegas Rabbi David Cohen. Now, in September of 2001, everything’s coming up gold for David—but Sal wants out. He only needs to make it through the High Holidays, and he’ll have enough money to slip away, grab his wife and kid, and start fresh. Across the country, former FBI agent Matthew Drew is now running security for an Indian Casino outside of Milwaukee, spending his off-time stalking members of The Family, looking for vengeance for the murder of his former partner. So when Sal’s cousin stumbles into the casino one night, Matthew takes the law into his own hands— again—touching off a series of events that will have Rabbi Cohen running for his life, trapped in Las Vegas, with the law, society, and the post-9/11 world closing in around him. With the wit and gritty glamour that defines his writing, Tod Goldberg traces how the things we most value in our lives—home, health, even our spiritual lives—have been built on the enterprises of criminals. Mr. Goldberg is joined by David L. Ulin, author of Ear to the Ground.
Episode 14 is here with Hilary Davidson, Andrew Nette, Ivy Pochoda and Scott Adlerberg. With special visits from Hollie Overton and Tod Goldberg. Plus, the Malmons go to Planet ComicCon in Kansas City and our Unpanel is all about anthologies. All music is used with permission under the creative commons license. Music in this episode includes: Real Swing Shet by Menage Quad Swing 39 by Latche Swing Ground Cayenne by The Good Lawdz Papa cocodrilo BY Electronica animal Well And Good by Podington Bear Run In The Night by The Good Lawdz Slotcar by Podington Bear Hungaria by Latche Swing
Plotting murder, and the emotional impact of sports
The Sears Wish Book was (truly) great American literature
Quitting your smartphone, and the merits of magic mushrooms
The Disaster Artist, bogus authenticity, and thrash metal
Introversion, finding mentors, and mountaineering's Glass Ceiling
On black/white and gay/straight male friendships
How to create a successful podcast
Optimizing creativity, discipline, and throwing out quality work
Brad Listi talks with Tod Goldberg, New York Times bestselling novelist and author of GANGSTER NATION, available now from Counterpoint Press. Goldberg's other books include Gangsterland (Counterpoint), a finalist for the Hammett Prize, and Living Dead Girl (Soho Press), a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize. He is the director of the Low Residency MFA Program in Creative Writing and Writing for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Riverside. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Katie and Rincey use the news about the upcoming Tana French BBC adaptation to fawn over her books. This episode is sponsored by Gangster Nation by Tod Goldberg and Lit Chat.
Stub is back in the umpire's chair this week, spinning an uncomfortably hilarious playlist about self-gratification titled "Love The One You're With" that both Kern and VERY SPECIAL GUEST Tod Goldberg (best-selling author, Literary Disco podcast) find simultaneously sad and amusing. This week's playlist includes: Divinyls - I Touch Myself Buzzcocks - Orgasm Addict The Who - Pictures Of Lily Cyndi Lauper - She Bop Rosie - Jackson Browne My Ding-A-Ling - Chuck Berry Love Myself - Hailee Steinfeld Here Without You - 3 Doors Down Blister In The Sun - Violent Femmes Remember -- One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer is a drinking game you can play along with at home. Full details and rules available at www.onebourbononechard.com If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please please please rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. We really appreciate it as it helps other lushes just like you find our podcast and helps build our community. If you rate and review us and we ever meet you, we'll buy you one bourbon, one chard, or one beer (our choice). Also, please support the show by donating to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/onebourbononechard
There is no One Bourbon One Chard podcast this week...BOOM! SURPRISE TWIST! That is the theme of Kern's expertly crafted playlist this week -- songs that all contain surprise twists in them -- even though this week's VERY SPECIAL GUEST Tod Goldberg (best-selling author, Literary Disco podcast) disputes most of the twists as not actually twists, and Stub tags along for the ride to pile on Kern's decision-making as well. This may be our best episode yet! This week's playlist includes: Glamour Boys - Living Colour The Legend of Wooley Swamp - The Charlie Daniels Band Crazy Mary - Pearl Jam Sort of Haunted House - Too Much Joy Sometime Around Midnight - Tee Airborne Toxic Event Empty Cans - The Streets Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes Com Sail Away - Styx Paradise by the Dashboard Light - Meat Loaf Remember -- One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer is a drinking game you can play along with at home. Full details and rules available at www.onebourbononechard.com If you find yourself liking, singing along to, or playing along with One Bourbon, One Chard, or One Beer, please please please rate and review us on iTunes, Stitcher, Soundcloud, or wherever you found our podcast. We really appreciate it as it helps other lushes just like you find our podcast and helps build our community. If you rate and review us and we ever meet you, we'll buy you one bourbon, one chard, or one beer (our choice). Also, please support the show by donating to our Patreon page: www.patreon.com/onebourbononechard
#1 New York Times bestselling author and TV host of Decoded on the History Channel Brad Meltzer joins us again with his new thriller House of Secrets. With a literal foot in the door of government agencies Brad has insight like no other concerning conspiracy theories and possible terrorist strategies. Brad speaks about collaborating with Tod Goldberg on House of Secrets and what each writer brought to the table. He also describes why he chose a female heroine to be the protagonist for this story. And speaking of stories, Brad now offers live readings on Facebook - bringing back the art of storytelling on a Sunday night. Last but not least learn about the relationship between George Washington and Benedict Arnold. Was it all that it seemed? To find out much more about what Brad has to offer for both adults and children with his books please stop by www.bradmeltzer.com. And don't forget to visit www.acloserlookradio.com for more fascinating interviews!
The best-selling authors of House of Secrets discuss what each of them brings to their co-writing, learning from each other, comic books, and more.
Episode Overview For today's episode, Adam sits down with New York Times Bestselling author Brad Meltzer. His latest book House of Secrets, which traces a conspiracy theory related to Benedict Arnold, was a collaborative effort with Tod Goldberg. In this interview, Brad shares the experience of creating their strong woman character Hazel and the positive opportunity of writing with someone else. Along with his well-known thriller, Brad is the author behind the I Am.../Ordinary People Change the World juvenile collection and comics for younger audiences. Say Hello! Find OverDrive on Facebook at OverDriveforLibraries and Twitter at @OverDriveLibs. Email us directly at feedback@overdrive.com Music "Buddy" provided royalty free from www.bensound.com Podcast Overview We're not just book nerds: we're professional book nerds and the staff librarians who work at OverDrive, the leading app for eBooks and audiobooks available through public libraries and schools. Hear about the best books we've read, get personalized recommendations, and learn about the hottest books coming out that we can't wait to dive into. For more great reads, find OverDrive on Facebook and Twitter.
Two great books that deserve your attention are featured in today's Word Balloon Conversations. If you want to buy them consider doing your Amazon Shopping thru the Word Balloon Portal, where I get a few pennies on the dollar of your amazon purchases.First Up Brad Meltzer is back talking about THE HOUSE OF SECRETS his new thriller co-written with Tod Goldberg is another great action adventure with a new female hero who is trying to uncover the secrets behind history and her own life. Of course we talk to about DC Rebirth, and Brad's TV shows decoded and Lost History. The Comic Book Historian Bill Schelly talks about his expanded biography OTTO BINDER THE LIFE AND WORK OF A COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION VISIONARY . Binder wrote many Shazam Captain Marvel stories in the 40's for Fawcett including the creation of Mary Marvel and the Marvel family. He also wrote the epic Monster Society Of Evil story and created Mr Tawny the Talking Tiger, Mister Mind and many other classic Marvel stories. Then Otto went to work for DC in the 50's creating Supergirl, The Bottled City Of Kandor, The Legion Of Super Heroes and many other significant parts of the Superman Mythos.
Two great books that deserve your attention are featured in today's Word Balloon Conversations. If you want to buy them consider doing your Amazon Shopping thru the Word Balloon Portal, where I get a few pennies on the dollar of your amazon purchases.First Up Brad Meltzer is back talking about THE HOUSE OF SECRETS his new thriller co-written with Tod Goldberg is another great action adventure with a new female hero who is trying to uncover the secrets behind history and her own life. Of course we talk to about DC Rebirth, and Brad's TV shows decoded and Lost History. The Comic Book Historian Bill Schelly talks about his expanded biography OTTO BINDER THE LIFE AND WORK OF A COMIC BOOK AND SCIENCE FICTION VISIONARY . Binder wrote many Shazam Captain Marvel stories in the 40's for Fawcett including the creation of Mary Marvel and the Marvel family. He also wrote the epic Monster Society Of Evil story and created Mr Tawny the Talking Tiger, Mister Mind and many other classic Marvel stories. Then Otto went to work for DC in the 50's creating Supergirl, The Bottled City Of Kandor, The Legion Of Super Heroes and many other significant parts of the Superman Mythos.
Brief Encounters (W.W. Norton)What anthology could unite the work of such distinct writers as Paul Auster, Julian Barnes, Marvin Bell, Sven Birkerts, Meghan Daum, Stuart Dybek, Patricia Hampl, Pico Iyer, Leslie Jamison, Phillip Lopate, Naomi Shihab Nye, and Lawrence Weschler? What anthology could successfully blend literary forms as varied as memoir, aesthetic critique, political and social commentary, slice-of-life observation, conjecture, fragment, and contemplation? What anthology could so deeply and steadily plumb the mysteries of human experience in two or three or five page bursts? For the late Judith Kitchen, editor of such seminal anthologies as Short Takes, In Short, and In Brief, "flash" nonfiction—the "short"—was an ideal tool with which to describe and interrogate our fragmented world. Sharpened to a point, these essays sounded a resonance that owed as much to poetry as to the familiar pleasures of large-scale creative nonfiction. Now, in Brief Encounters: A Collection of Contemporary Nonfiction, Kitchen and her co-editor, Dinah Lenney, present nearly eighty new selections, many of which have never been published before, having been written expressly for this anthology. Taken together, as a curated gallery of impressions and experiences, the essays in Brief Encounters exist in dialogue with each other: arguing, agreeing, contradicting, commiserating, reflecting. Like Walt Whitman, the anthology is large and contains multitudes. Certain themes, however, weave their way throughout the whole: the nature of family, the influence of childhood, the centrality of place, and the role of memory. In Lynne Sharon Schwartz's "The Renaissance," for example, the author remembers her relationship with her mother, tracing her own adolescent route from intimacy to contempt. In "The Fan," Eduardo Galeano dramatizes the communal devotions of the soccer fan. And in "There Are Distances Between Us," Roxanne Gay considers the seemingly impossible and illogical demands of love. What binds these and many other disparate essays together is the ways in which they enrich, color, and shade each other, the manner in which they take on new properties and dimensions when read in conjunction. Dinah Lenney is the author of The Object Parade and Bigger than Life, and, with Judith Kitchen, edited, Brief Encounters: A Collection of Contemporary Nonfiction. She serves as core faculty in the Bennington Writing Seminars and the Rainier Writing Workshop, and as the nonfiction editor at Los Angeles Review of Books.Emily Rapp Black is the author of Poster Child: A Memoir, and The Still Point of the Turning World, which was a New York Times bestseller. Her work has appeared in Salon, Slate, the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Boston Globe, Redbook, O the Oprah Magazine, and other publications. She lives in Palm Springs and teaches in the UCR Palm Desert MFA Program in Writing and the Performing Arts.Chris Daley’s work has appeared in the Los Angeles Times, the Los Angeles Review of Books, DUM DUM ZINE, and The Collagist, where “Thoughts on Time After Viewing Christian Marclay's ‘The Clock’” first appeared. She teaches academic writing at the California Institute of Technology and, as Co-Director of Writing Workshops Los Angeles, offers creative nonfiction workshops for students at all levels. Chris has a Ph.D. in English from the City University of New York Graduate Center. Amy Gerstler is a writer of poetry, nonfiction and journalism. Her book of poems include Scattered at Sea (Penguin, 2015), and Dearest Creature (Penguin, 2009) which was named a New York Times Notable Book, and was short listed for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize in Poetry. Her previous twelve books include Ghost Girl, Medicine, Crown of Weeds, Nerve Storm, and Bitter Angel, which won a National Book Critics Circle Award in poetry. She was the 2010 guest editor of the yearly anthology Best American Poetry. Her work has appeared in a variety of magazines and anthologies, including The New Yorker, Paris Review, American Poetry Review, Poetry several volumes of Best American Poetry and The Norton Anthology of Postmodern American Poetry. She currently teaches in the MFA Writing Program at the University of California at Irvine.Tod Goldberg is the author of a dozen books, including, most recently, Gangsterland. His nonfiction, criticism, and essays have appeared widely, including in the Los Angeles Times, Wall Street Journal, and Best American Essays. He lives in Indio, CA where he directs the Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Riverside. Jim Krusoe has published five novels and two books of stories, Blood Lake and Abductions. His first novel, Iceland, was published by Dalkey Archive Press in 2002. Since then, Tin House Books has published Girl Factory, Erased, Toward You,and Parsifal. Jim teaches writing at Santa Monica College as well as in Antioch's MFA Creative Writing Program. He has also published five books of poems. His latest novel, The Sleep Garden, is due out this winter from Tin House.
Dragonfish (W. W. Norton & Company)Robert, a rugged Oakland cop, still can’t let go of Suzy, the mysterious Vietnamese wife who left him. Now she’s disappeared from her new husband, Sonny, a dangerous Vietnamese smuggler and gambler who blackmails Robert into finding her for him. Pursuing Suzy through the glitzy gambling dens of Las Vegas, Robert finds himself chasing the past that haunts Suzy—one that extends back to a refugee camp in Malaysia after the fall of Saigon and to her daughter, Mai, abandoned long ago, now a steely professional poker player. The dangerous legacy of Suzy’s guilt threatens to immolate them all.Taut, cinematic storytelling, vivid dialogue, and mesmerizing atmosphere combine here with beautiful, original prose. Some aspects of Tran’s own life are present in Dragonfish. He was born on September 17, 1975, six months after the fall of Saigon. In 1980—like the novel’s characters Suzy and her daughter Mai—Vu Tran, with his mother and sister, escaped Vietnam by boat and ended up in the refugee camps on Pulau Bidong. They spent four months there until Tran’s father sponsored them and they moved to the United States. Their reunion in Tulsa, Oklahoma—where Tran would grow up—was where he met his father for the first time. “On the pure joyous level of great storytelling, Dragonfish is a top notch mystery; but it also deals with so goddamn much: the ramifications of war and the perils of assimilation, the impossibility of straddling two cultures and belonging to none, the limitations of the past, grief, lost lovers, gambling, ghosts, and Vegas, baby, Vegas. Note-perfect. Heartbreaking. Profound. Dragonfish is a polished dagger of a novel that will cut out your heart." -- Charles Bock, New York Times bestselling author of Beautiful Children“A haunting, beautifully written novel, almost more ghost story than thriller, as Tran explores the world of refugees, immigrants, and the long hold the past and its dead hold on the present.” – Sara Paretsky, New York Times bestselling author of the V. I. Warshawski novels"Dragonfish is a novel about identity, exile and the chains of memory wrapped in the muscle of a thriller. The suspense kept me turning the pages, but the beautiful writing and aching sense of loss remained with me long after I reached the end.” -- Lisa Brackmann, New York Times bestselling author of Rock Paper Tiger and Dragon Day“Is this an immigrant saga disguised as a crime novel? Or a smart thriller that just happens to be set in the Vietnamese immigrant community in Las Vegas? It’s both -- but what matters is that Vu Tran has written a debut novel of uncommon artistry, about a group of Vietnamese Americans and the history of love, violence, and sacrifice that binds them together and tears them apart.” – Tom Perrotta, New York Times-bestselling author of Nine Inches and Little Children“Vu Tran's spellbinding debut novel had me turning pages late into the night. I was drawn in partly by the book's utterly engrossing plot, partly by its vivid portrayal of a pitiless and dangerous Las Vegas, but mostly by its lovingly interwoven themes of loss, longing, renewal, and cultural memory.” – Tim O’Brien, winner of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize for Lifetime Achievement“Vu Tran’s Dragonfish is that rare hybrid marvel—a literary thriller, a narrative of migration and loss that upends the conventions of any form. Tran draws the reader into an exquisitely rendered world of violence and heartbreak, loss and love that is impossible to forget.” – Dinaw Mengestu, author of The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears and How to Read the Air“Sometimes it's creepy, like a really fine noir novel. Other times it's heartbreaking, as when it dives deep into the anguish of Vietnamese refugees. But either way, Dragonfish is absolutely gripping. Vu Tran has written a terrific novel.” – Tom Bissell, author of The Father of All Things: A Marine, His Son, and the Legacy of VietnamVu Tran is the winner of a Whiting Award recognizing “exceptional talent and promise,” and he teaches creative writing at the University of Chicago. In 2008, Tran was asked to contribute a short story about Chinatown to the Las Vegas Noir anthology (Akashic Books). After “This Or Any Desert” was included in the 2009 Best American Mystery Stories, he found himself still intensely drawn to the four main characters—Robert, Suzy, Sonny, and Sonny Jr.. In particular, he thought it would be interesting to apply elements of his own life to their backstories. Tran expanded the story and devised Suzy’s letters, the novel’s secondary narrative, which provides a riveting literary and emotional contrast to the crime narrative.Tod Goldberg is the author of several books of fiction, including the novels Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Fake Liar Cheat and the popular Burn Notice series, as well as two collections of short stories, Simplifyand Other Resort Cities. His essays, nonfiction, and journalism have appeared widely, including, most recently, in Best American Essays 2013. His latest novel, Gangsterland, was release in fall 2014. Tod Goldberg holds an MFA in Creative Writing and Literature from Bennington College and lives in Indio, CA where he directs the Low Residency MFA program in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts at the University of California, Riverside.
All This Life (Soft Skull Press) Morning rush hour on the Golden Gate Bridge. Amidst the river of metal and glass a shocking event occurs, leaving those who witnessed it desperately looking for answers, most notably one man and his son Jake, who captured the event and uploaded it to the internet for all the world to experience. As the media swarms over the story, Jake will face the ramifications of his actions as he learns the perils of our modern disconnect between the real world and the world we create on line. In land-locked Arizona, as the entire country learns of the event, Sara views Jake's video just before witnessing a horrible event of her own: her boyfriend's posting of their intimate sex tape. As word of the tape leaks out, making her an instant pariah, Sara needs to escape the small town's persecution of her careless action. Along with Rodney, an old boyfriend injured long ago in a freak accident that destroyed his parents' marriage, she must run faster than the internet trolls seeking to punish her for her indiscretions. Sara and Rodney will reunite with his estranged mother, Kat, now in danger from a new man in her life who may not be who he - or his online profiles - claim to be, a dangerous avatar in human form. With a wide cast of characters and an exciting pace that mimics the speed of our modern, all-too-connected lives, All This Life examines the dangerous intersection of reality and the imaginary, where coding and technology seek to highlight and augment our already flawed human connections. Using his trademark talent for creating memorable characters, with a deep insight into language and how it can be twisted to alter reality, Joshua Mohr returns with his most contemporary and insightful novel yet. Joshua Mohr is the author of the novels Termite Parade (a New York Times Book Review Editor's Choice selection), Some Things That Meant the World to Me (one of O magazine's Top 10 Reads of 2009 and a San Francisco Chronicle bestseller), Damascus, and Fight Song, all published to much critical acclaim. Mohr teaches in the MFA program at the University of San Francisco. Tod Goldberg is the author of the crime-tinged novels Living Dead Girl (a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize),Fake Liar Cheat, and the popular Burn Notice series. His essay "When They Let Them Bleed," first published by Hobart, was selected by Cheryl Strayed for inclusion in The Best American Essays 2013. He is also the author of the story collectionsSimplify, a 2006 finalist for the SCIBA Award for Fiction and winner of the Other Voices Short Story Collection Prize.
Colin Marshall talks with Tod Goldberg, author of such novels as Fake Liar Cheat and Living Dead Girl and several books based on the television series Burn Notice. His latest novel Gangsterland sends a ruthless Chicago mafia hitman out into the Jewish community of suburban Las Vegas, where he must start a new life under a new identity — the identity of a rabbi.
Tod Goldberg is the guest. His new novel Gangsterland is now available from Counterpoint Press. Kirkus, in a starred review, says “Clearly influenced by the great Elmore Leonard, Goldberg puts his own dry comic spin on the material…Clever plotting, a colorful cast of characters, and priceless situations make this comedic crime novel an instant classic.” And Publishers Weekly, in a starred review, says "Goldberg injects Talmudic wisdom and a hint of Springsteen into the workings of organized crime and FBI investigative techniques and makes it all work splendidly." Monologue topics: bothersome phrases, I wish there was something I could do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're joined by Tod Goldberg and Julia Pistell, of Literary Disco, to talk bedouin poetry tents, writer costumes, Val Kilmer as Mark Twain, and which small presses sound most like metal bands.
Black Clock 12 Richard Rayner, Nina Revoyr, Samantha Dunn, Tod Goldberg, Paul Cullum, and Skylight's own Monica Carter -- six contributors to the latest issue of this great literary journal -- will read from their selected pieces. Born in England, Richard Rayner now lives in Los Angeles. His books include the nonfiction book A Bright and Guilty Place, the memoir The Blue Suit and the novels The Cloud Sketcher, L.A. Without a Map, and Murder Book. His work has appeared in the New Yorker, the New York Times, and many other publications. Nina Revoyr is the author of three novels, including Southland, a Los Angeles Times "Best Book of 2003," and The Age of Dreaming, a finalist for the 2008 Los Angeles Times Book Prize. Her new novel, Wingshooters, will be published in 2011. Samantha Dunn is the author of several books, including the novel Failing Paris and the memoir Not By Accident: Reconstructing a Careless Life. She teaches in the UCLA Writers Program. Tod Goldberg is the author of seven books of fiction, including the novels Living Dead Girl, a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, Fake Liar Cheat, and the popular Burn Notice series, as well as the short story collections Simplify and, most recently, Other Resort Cities. He lives in La Quinta, CA, where he directs UC-Riverside's low residency MFA program in Creative Writing & Writing for the Performing Arts. Paul Cullum is a freelance writer living in the Silver Lake region of Los Angeles. He has written extensively for the L.A. Weekly, New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Variety, the Hollywood Reporter, Stop Smiling, Arthur, and hundreds of tiny magazines that pay comically little. His Los Angeles Times West Magazine story on the Mexican Midget Rodeo was anthologized in The Best American Sports Writing 2007, published by Houghton Mifflin. His essay "Why I Hate Sports" is his first for Black Clock. Monica Carter, a 2010 PEN USA Emerging Voices Fellow and 2010 Lambda Emerging LGBT Voices Fellow, has also been published in Pale Fire. She is working on her novel, Eating the Apple, set in 1930s Manhattan, which tells the story of an aging, alcoholic lesbian writer caught in a love triangle. THIS EVENT WAS RECORDED LIVE AT SKYLIGHT BOOKS SEPTEMBER 19, 2010.
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