Writers & Authors Episodes
May 8, 2025
Craig Mod: Things Become Things That Last
Craig Mod, author of Things Become Other Things, explains how his love of independent publishing remains uncompromised despite a book deal with Random House and why books represent the perfect focused technology in an age of constant digital distraction.
March 6, 2025
Cary Baker: Adventures in Busking and Street Music
Through a hundred interviews and decades of observation, Baker's busking chronicle, Down on the Corner, reveals how the distance between Grammy-winning stages and subway platforms may be shorter than we imagine.
Jan. 16, 2025
Jonathon Grasse: the life & music of Eric Dolphy
The music scholar and author discusses Jazz Revolutionary, his groundbreaking biography of Eric Dolphy, and how the revolutionary multi-instrumentalist navigated artistic boundaries from 1940s Los Angeles to the avant-garde jazz scene of the early 1960s.
Jan. 2, 2025
Paul de Barros: chronicling Marian McPartland's life in jazz
The acclaimed jazz critic discusses his updated biography of Marian McPartland, revealing how the Piano Jazz host's complex personality and vast musical connections created both challenges and opportunities in documenting her remarkable life.
Dec. 19, 2024
Christoph Dallach: krautrock origins from schlager to synthesizers
The veteran music journalist joins the podcast to discuss his book Neu Klang: The Definitive History of Krautrock and how a disparate group of musicians shaped a distinctly German sound in the shadow of World War II.
Oct. 31, 2024
Erik Davis: the beatification of blotter art
The author and 'countercultural icon' discusses his latest book, Blotter: The Untold Story of an Acid Medium, which details a fascinating intersection between art and the illicit drug market.
June 13, 2024
Jeff Slate: tales from a rock 'n' roll troubadour
The storied musician, songwriter, and music journalist talks about recording his album The Last Day of Summer during the pandemic, his approach to interviewing artists, and his friendships with some of his musical heroes.
May 9, 2024
R.U. Sirius: inside the mind of a cyberdelic shaman
In our special 200th episode, the former editor of the seminal magazine Mondo 2000 opens up about his musical activities, how his view of technology has changed, and his enduring curiosity about the chaos all around us.
Nov. 16, 2023
Tea Krulos explores hidden subcultures in American society
The author grapples with the unknown and the extraordinary in his many books, which include Heroes In The Night, American Madness, and Monster Hunters.
Nov. 9, 2023
Benjamin Koppel plays jazz with a novelist's narrative
Saxophonist Benjamin Koppel talks about Perspective, his latest album with KCB Collective, and how his collaborators in jazz are part of a family.
Nov. 2, 2023
On Minimalism: Kerry O'Brien and William Robin in conversation
Authors and musicologists O'Brien and Robin discuss On Minimalism, their comprehensive book on the history of minimalist music.
Oct. 19, 2023
Seth Godin and The Song of Significance
The influential author, entrepreneur, and teacher digs into the empowering and empathic team-building themes of his latest book.
Oct. 5, 2023
Gabriel Kennedy leads us into the Chapel Perilous
A deep dive into the life and thought crimes of Robert Anton Wilson, the subject of Gabriel Kennedy's forthcoming book.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.