Paige Lewis' first novel is called "Canon," and it’s a real pleasure. Thoughtful, idiosyncratic and epic, and very funny. Paige is also the author of the poetry collection "Space Struck" and coeditor of "Another Last Call: Poems on Addiction and Deliverance." Paige also teaches at the University of Iowa, so we appreciate them making the trip.

Our next show is at FitzGerald's on Aug. 20. It's a Dinner Party, with chef John Manion and music from Gia Margaret.

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We saw Friko perform a sold-out album release show at Metro and had been looking forward to having them on The Interview Show ever since. They didn't disappoint.

We hope you'll enjoy this brief convo with all four members of the Chicago-based band, along with a performance of "Seven Degrees," a song on their wonderful second album, "Something Worth Waiting For."

It's taken from our show at The Hideout, June 12, 2026. Thank you to everyone at The Hideout, including Keith on sound. Thanks as well to Todd Tue for the photos of the night, Marco Morales for putting this podcast together and David Nagler for our theme music. As well as to everyone who came out to the show.

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Hi there. Well, I loved this conversation with Richard Osman. The author of "The Thursday Murder Club Mystery" series, including the latest one, "The Impossible Fortune," was as funny and as warm as his books. We also talked about his pre-author days as a quiz show (using the UK term out of respect) creator/producer/host in England.

Big thanks to The Book Cellar for inviting me to moderate, City Winery for their hospitality, the great audience and Pamela Dorman Books/Viking. I highly recommend these books! And that you share this podcast episode. Happy holidays!

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