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The Inside Flap

Dave Medicus, Laura Medicus, Andrew Dowd

A weekly literary podcast with author interviews, book recommendations, audiobook of the week, and entertaining anecdotes from the hosts.

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Ep. 244 Laughing At Horror Movies With Amanda Jayatissa

The Inside Flap ·

2024/02/23

We’re joined by Amanda Jayatissa for a fun chat all about her new book Island Witch, Sri Lankan ghost stories, horror movies, and why she wasn’t allowed to read Archie comics growing up. Plus – Dave’s sub gets a little too cozy in his room, Laura makes a discovery while vintage clothes shopping, and Andrew’s … Continue reading Ep. 244 Laughing At Horror Movies With Amanda Jayatissa

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85:45

Ep. 243 Taking Falls & Picking Locks With Gregg Hurwitz

The Inside Flap ·

2024/02/15

We’re joined by Gregg Hurwitz for a fun chat all about his book Lone Wolf, not writing with the reader in mind, cults, and his prowess at lock picking. Plus – Dave’s stage combat students are too realistic with their “injuries” and Laura encounters a bizarre Cupid. We also recommend: Fever House by Keith Rosson, … Continue reading Ep. 243 Taking Falls & Picking Locks With Gregg Hurwitz

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49:17

Ep. 242 Sweatin’ To The Oldies

The Inside Flap ·

2024/02/09

Dave is sweaty in class, Laura has a run-in with a nasty customer service agent, and Andrew gets a bizarre voice mail message from a telemarketer. Our recommendations are: Ask for Andrea by Noelle West Ihli, The Winter of Frankie Machine by Don Winslow, and From the Forest by L.E. Modesitt Jr. Audiobook of the … Continue reading Ep. 242 Sweatin’ To The Oldies

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95:35

Ep. 241 Always Go To The Source With Allison Brennan

The Inside Flap ·

2024/02/01

A fun chat with Allison Brennan all about her new book The Missing Witness, why it’s always best to interview people, and what’s wrong with her San Francisco Giants. Plus – Dave has a wacky ski adventure, Laura gets the skinny on her UPS driver, and Andrew witnesses a fracas in first class. We also … Continue reading Ep. 241 Always Go To The Source With Allison Brennan

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93:27

Ep. 240 Crime & Exfoliation With Janice Hallett

The Inside Flap ·

2024/01/25

A fun chat with Janice Hallett all about her new novel The Mysterious Case of the Alperton Angels, how she makes her writing difficult on herself, letting her characters breathe, and tips on exfoliation. Plus – Dave is back (and bewildered) in Andrew’s basement, Laura is into winter gardening, and Andrew is on warning at … Continue reading Ep. 240 Crime & Exfoliation With Janice Hallett

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83:52

Ep. 239 How To Play Fair With Benjamin Stevenson

The Inside Flap ·

2024/01/19

We’re joined by Benjamin Stevenson for a fun chat all about his new book Everyone on This Train Is a Suspect, meta fiction, fair play mysteries, and wannabe author detectives. We also recommend: Invisible Girl by Lisa Jewell, The Choice: Embrace the Possible by Edith Eger, and Asgards’ Fall by Robert Hinshaw. Audiobook of the … Continue reading Ep. 239 How To Play Fair With Benjamin Stevenson

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72:22

Ep. 238 Librarians Just Wanna Have Fun

The Inside Flap ·

2024/01/11

Denver librarian Amy Delpo joins us again to share her favorite reads of the past year. Plus – Dave gets his first massage in 20 years, Laura’s gobsmacked by her daughter’s hopes, and Andrew’s kids just can’t make it to school. Our recs this week are: The Last Devil to Die by Richard Osman, Zoey … Continue reading Ep. 238 Librarians Just Wanna Have Fun

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95:39

Ep. 237 Up On The Housetop With Amy Jo Burns

The Inside Flap ·

2024/01/04

A fun chat with Amy Jo Burns all about her new novel Mercury, being a theater kid, small towns, and what it was like coming from a family of roofers. Plus – Dave doesn’t wanna share swimming lanes, Laura turns into a nurse over break, and Andrew takes the family to Vegas for that traditional … Continue reading Ep. 237 Up On The Housetop With Amy Jo Burns

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64:29

Ep. 236 FBI Raids & Pinballing Down Mountains

The Inside Flap ·

2023/12/20

Dave pinballs his way down a mountain dodging trees and hunters, Laura ditches a concert at intermission, and Andrew watches the FBI raid his neighbor’s house. Our recommendations this week are: Those We Thought We Knew by David Joy, Build the Life You Want by Arthur C. Brooks & Oprah Winfrey, A Healer’s Way by … Continue reading Ep. 236 FBI Raids & Pinballing Down Mountains

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52:56

Ep. 235 Our Favorite Books of 2023

The Inside Flap ·

2023/12/13

Our favorite books of the year! Plus – Dave joins a community band, Laura embarrasses herself again with a big ol’ rip in her jeans, and Andrew stands inside an NBA shower stall. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS Laura’s Favorites: No Cure for Being Human by Kate Bowler The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton … Continue reading Ep. 235 Our Favorite Books of 2023

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83:50

Ep. 234 How To Take Delight In Your Characters’...

The Inside Flap ·

2023/12/08

We chat with Tracy Clark all about her book Fall, never having a plan, corruption in Chicago, and taking delight in her characters’ misfortunes. Plus – Dave takes the heat, Laura is embarrassed in public, and Andrew can’t pose. We also recommend: Out There by Kate Folk, The Collected Regrets of Clover by Mikki Brammer, … Continue reading Ep. 234 How To Take Delight In Your Characters’ Misfortunes With Tracy Clark

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86:46

Ep. 233 How To Turn Any Place Into A Murder Scene...

The Inside Flap ·

2023/12/01

A fun chat with Jillian Cantor all about her book The Fiction Writer, turning everything into a murder scene, her obsession with lists, and how no one really owns any story. Plus- Dave and Laura recap their New Orleans trip and Andrew gets a new electric truck. We also recommend: Let Us Descend by Jesmyn … Continue reading Ep. 233 How To Turn Any Place Into A Murder Scene With Jillian Cantor

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97:13

Ep. 232 Running Solo With Christina Henry

The Inside Flap ·

2023/11/18

We’re joined by Christina Henry for a fun chat all about her book Good Girls Don’t Die, playing with genres, her disdain for Brad Pitt, and why she prefers running alone. Plus – Dave has Freshmen shell shock, Laura is puzzled over mic technique, and Andrew gets a new truck. Again. We also recommend: Parting … Continue reading Ep. 232 Running Solo With Christina Henry

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80:37

Ep. 231 How To Write Anywhere With Gilly Macmillan

The Inside Flap ·

2023/11/11

A fun chat with Gilly Macmillan all about her new thriller The Manor House, her grandmother’s journal, Goodfellas, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, and the reason why people don’t recognize themselves in the characters she writes. Plus – Dave wraps up his play, Laura is bitten by her cat, and Andrew discovers AI image creation. We also … Continue reading Ep. 231 How To Write Anywhere With Gilly Macmillan

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91:13

Ep. 230 Cutting Into Books With Edward Carey

The Inside Flap ·

2023/11/01

We’re joined by Edward Carey for a fun chat all about his book Edith Holler, living in a theater in Romania, English pantomimes, and why it’s okay to cut into his book with a pair of scissors. Plus – Dave can’t stop worrying about flooding the black box theater, Laura runs into some drunky drunks … Continue reading Ep. 230 Cutting Into Books With Edward Carey

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Ep. 229 Bickering At The Movies With Matt Singer

The Inside Flap ·

2023/10/28

We’re joined by Matt Singer for a fun chat all about his book Opposable Thumbs: How Siskel and Ebert Changed the Movies, Siskel and Ebert’s heated rivalry, Siskel’s pranks, and why Siskel had a hard time introducing Ebert. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their weekend trip to Maryland, and Andrew has enough animatronics to … Continue reading Ep. 229 Bickering At The Movies With Matt Singer

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45:23

Angels & Cannibals With Hailey Piper

The Inside Flap ·

2023/10/21

A fun chat with Hailey Piper all about her new book Cruel Angels Past Sundown, Splatter Westerns, angels, cannibals and swordplay. Plus – Dave’s students spy on him. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – STITCHER HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! For all your shopping needs use our IndieBound link It doesn’t cost you a cent and helps … Continue reading Angels & Cannibals With Hailey Piper

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44:19

Reining In The Goofy With Kasey & Joe R. Lansdale

The Inside Flap ·

2023/10/13

A fun chat with Kasey Landsdale and Joe R. Lansdale all about their new comic series The Case of the Bleeding Wall, magical potions, Joe’s lifelong obsession with comic books, and how they had to rein in the goofiness while writing. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – STITCHER HOW TO SUPPORT THE SHOW! For all your shopping … Continue reading Reining In The Goofy With Kasey & Joe R. Lansdale

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47:45

It’s Prime Time With Jean-Jacques Taylor

The Inside Flap ·

2023/10/11

A fun chat with Jean-Jacques Taylor all about his book Coach Prime: Deion Sanders and the Making of Men, how to talk to professional athletes, Deion’s relationship with his father, and Deion’s surprising frugality. Plus – Dave is sweaty and locked out of his classroom again. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – STITCHER HOW TO SUPPORT THE … Continue reading It’s Prime Time With Jean-Jacques Taylor

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96:34

Ep. 228 – True Crime In Idaho With J. Reuben Appelman

The Inside Flap ·

2023/10/06

We chat with J. Reuben Appelman about his book While Idaho Slept, finding meaning in the true crime genre, the heroes that came out of the case, and the influence of social media. Plus – Dave is feeling disrespected at work, Laura discovers a new (renowned) country music singer, and Andrew pulls up the rear … Continue reading Ep. 228 – True Crime In Idaho With J. Reuben Appelman

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