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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. 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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Ep. 227 Losing At Scrabble With Beth O’Leary

The Inside Flap ·

2023/09/29

A fun chat with Beth O’Leary about her book The Wake-Up Call, being an inefficient writer, poor Scrabble play, and why she loves reality TV. Plus – Dave is puzzled by a new teacher’s shady shenanigans, Nelson the dog gets sprayed by a skunk, and Andrew undergoes needle treatment. We also recommend: Half a Soul … Continue reading Ep. 227 Losing At Scrabble With Beth O’Leary

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57:31

Once Upon A Crime With Cara Hunter

The Inside Flap ·

2023/09/26

A fun chat with Cara Hunter all about her new book Murder in the Family, her obsession with true crime, the Easy Rider soundtrack, and why she put pictures of her friends in her book. Plus – Dave attends a Theatre teacher conference where it breaks bad in a hurry. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – STITCHER … Continue reading Once Upon A Crime With Cara Hunter

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102:38

Ep. 226 How (Not) To Tail Someone With Lou Berney

The Inside Flap ·

2023/09/21

A fun chat with Lou Berney all about his new book Dark Ride, Linda Ronstadt posters, his favorite baseball movie, and the difficulties of tailing other cars. Plus – Dave does a triathlon relay, Laura has a fire alarm nightmare, and Andrew gets a shot in the neck. We also recommend: The Handyman Method by … Continue reading Ep. 226 How (Not) To Tail Someone With Lou Berney

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Ep. 225 Writing Novels In Pools On Phones With Meg Cabot

The Inside Flap ·

2023/09/13

A fun conversation with Meg Cabot all about her new book Enchanted To Meet You, her witchy relatives, running out of names, her winless trivia team, and how she wrote the book on her phone in the pool. Plus – Dave is a disaster in class, Laura’s cat sounds like an evil robot, and Andrew’s … Continue reading Ep. 225 Writing Novels In Pools On Phones With Meg Cabot

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Ep. 224 Pulling An All-Knighter With Yasmin Angoe

The Inside Flap ·

2023/09/07

We’re joined by Yasmin Angoe for a fun chat about her new book It Ends With Knight, getting in character to write, the darker side of Charleston, and that time when she asked her daughter to hold her hostage. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their trip to Salida and Andrew’s up to his ghoulish … Continue reading Ep. 224 Pulling An All-Knighter With Yasmin Angoe

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Ep. 223 How To Sit In Line And Get Paid For It With...

The Inside Flap ·

2023/08/31

A fun chat with Samantha Young about her new book The Love Plot, line sitters, dressing her characters, and the delights of hot chocolate. Plus – Dave’s students think he looks like a crazed muppet, Laura has thoughts on Jagged Little Pill, and Andrew is busted playing possum. We also recommend: A Judgment in Stone … Continue reading Ep. 223 How To Sit In Line And Get Paid For It With Samantha Young

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Ep. 222 Vamping It Up With Isabel Cañas

The Inside Flap ·

2023/08/24

A fun chat with Isabel Cañas all about her new novel Vampires of El Norte, map study, book covers, and coming from a family of storytellers. Plus – Dave is in character for the first day of school, Laura has neighbor drama to report, and Andrew falls off a ladder. We also recommend: Louisiana Longshot … Continue reading Ep. 222 Vamping It Up With Isabel Cañas

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Ep 221 How To Write A Fan Letter With James Byrne

The Inside Flap ·

2023/08/17

We’re joined by James Byrne for a fun chat all about his book Deadlock, showtunes, writing fan letters to authors, picking locks, and why you should always cast your manuscript. Plus – Dave is back at school and has a bout of social anxiety, Laura is puzzled by the Ziggy Marley show, and Andrew needs … Continue reading Ep 221 How To Write A Fan Letter With James Byrne

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94:07

Ep. 220 Notes & Jokes With Mhairi McFarlane

The Inside Flap ·

2023/08/10

A fun chat with Mhairi McFarlane all about her new rom-com Between Us, writing about writers, David Simon, her notes & jokes file, fake clairvoyants, sealioning, and how she’s always in harvesting mode. Plus- Dave goes running in Nashville and is most displeased, Laura is taken aback at Sylvia’s new school uniform, and Andrew’s kids … Continue reading Ep. 220 Notes & Jokes With Mhairi McFarlane

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