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Writers & Authors Episodes

April 7, 2022

Harold Sherrick

Harold Sherrick visits to talk about his book "A Pigs Tale" which tells the story of one of the most famous bootleg labels, Trade Mark of Quality.
Feb. 11, 2022

Jeff Slate

Songwriter, SiriusXM Volume host, and music-writer, Jeff Slate tells the whole story of his spat with Paul Simon, talks about why the Clash are massively underrated, what music will be remembered in 200 years and more.
Guest: Jeff Slate
Sept. 9, 2021

Gabrielle Basha

Gabrielle joins LP to talk about her work at the Joseph Campbell Foundation and breaks down Joseph Campbell's influence on the modern world, philosophy, writing, film, etc.
July 8, 2021

Dr. Richard Brent Turner

Richard Brent Turner is Professor in the Department of Religious Studies and the African American Studies Program at the University of Iowa.
June 17, 2021

Nettie Baker

Nettie Baker is the daughter of legendary rock n' roll drummer Ginger Baker (Cream, Blind Faith, Fela Kuti) and writer of "‘Tales Of A Rock Star’s Daughter." She stops by to talk about growing up with Ginger and her life since.
Guest: Nettie Baker
May 4, 2021

Nick Polizzi

Nick Polizzi stops by to talk about traditional/alternative healing practices with LP. Nick is a documentary filmmaker and filmmaker who has explored these subjects.
Guest: Nick Polizzi
April 20, 2021

David Page

David Page stops by to discuss his new book "Food Americana" which was released today. He shares the stories of some of the most famous American meals and makes LP super hungry in the process. Pizza, lobster rolls, oysters, bagels and more are discussed.
Guest: David Page
Feb. 23, 2021

Barrett Martin

Barrett Martin who's best known as the drummer for the Screaming Trees and Mad Season, sits down with guest host Jim Lane to talk about his new book.
Feb. 16, 2021

Dr. Lisette Garcia

Dr. Lissette Garcia stops by to discuss her new book, her 4 year silent meditation, social psychology, and her experience growing up in Texas along the Mexican border.
Jan. 26, 2021

Michaelangelo Matos

Michaelangelo Matos joined us for a live taping about his new book "Can't Slow Down: How 1984 Became Pop's Blockbuster Year".
Jan. 12, 2021

Michael F. Schein

Michael F. Schein is our first guest of 2021. This episode was recorded live in December 2020 to celebrate the launch of Michael's new book that comes out January 12, 2021.
Dec. 1, 2020

Hanif Abdurraqib

Poet and cultural critic Hanif Abdurraqib stops by to chat with LP about his podcast season on KCRW's Lost Notes, his writing, and his time in New Haven, CT and Columbus, OH.
Nov. 18, 2020

Dimitri Ehrlich

Dimitri Ehrlich joins LP to talk about how they've seen NYC evolve, mindfulness, writing for television, and their hip hop and rock n' roll experiences.
Nov. 2, 2020

J Scott Christianson

J. Scott Christianson joins LP to talk about all things AI, machine learning, morality in technology, and social media. Humans interact with AI in many unknown places and Scott breaks it down.
Aug. 25, 2020

Alan Goldfarb

On this episode, LP sits down for a chat with wine journalist, Alan Goldfarb. They discuss growing up in Brooklyn and the impact that sports writers he read as a kid had on his career.
Guest: Alan Goldfarb