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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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44:44

Time Portals And Speakeasies With Paulette Kennedy

The Inside Flap ·

2025/05/06

A fun chat with Paulette Kennedy all about her new book The Artist of Blackberry Grange, speakeasies, time portals, and finding inspiration from portrait paintings. Plus – Dave gets screamed at in his school’s bathroom. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

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101:12

Ep. 289 Dirtbag Facial Hair With Nat Cassidy

The Inside Flap ·

2025/04/25

A fun chat with Nat Cassiday all about his new book When the Wolf Comes Home, the importance of content warnings, shapeshifters, and his Lovecraftian one man show. Plus – Dave bungles PSAT proctoring, Laura has the best seat in the stadium (for once), and Andrew’s kid is the Easter Bunny. We also recommend: Dungeon … Continue reading Ep. 289 Dirtbag Facial Hair With Nat Cassidy

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101:00

Ep. 288 Having A Good Cry With Abbi Waxman

The Inside Flap ·

2025/04/17

We’re joined by Abbi Waxman for a fun chat all about her new book One Death at a Time, unnecessary birthing scenes, crying at Instagram reels, and why she loves a good Irish goodbye. Plus – Dave is shocked at his fellow teachers’ attitudes concerning AI, Laura goes under the knife, and Andrew has concerns … Continue reading Ep. 288 Having A Good Cry With Abbi Waxman

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96:54

Belinda Bauer Knows Why The Bird Shouldn’t Talk

The Inside Flap ·

2025/04/09

We’re joined by Belinda Bauer for a fun chat all about her new book The Impossible Thing, her habit of wearing watches that don’t work, her Call of Duty skills (or lake thereof), and making sure the bird doesn’t talk. Plus – Dave and Laura share more horror stories from Greece including another student injury … Continue reading Belinda Bauer Knows Why The Bird Shouldn’t Talk

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86:38

Hockey Fights and Plenty of Cursing With Bryan Gruley

The Inside Flap ·

2025/04/07

We’re joined by Bryan Gruley for a fun chat all about his new book Bitterfrost, hockey fights, Zambonis, and how he turned a bad reader review into an amazing T-shirt. Plus: Dave and Laura recap their disastrous Greek cruise ship experience and Andrew takes his kids to the movies. We also recommend: Tilt by Emma … Continue reading Hockey Fights and Plenty of Cursing With Bryan Gruley

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61:50

Mom Scams & Tradwives With Jesse Q. Sutanto

The Inside Flap ·

2025/04/03

We’re joined by Jesse Q Sutanto for a fun chat all about her new book Vera Wong’s Guide To Snooping (on a Dead Man), rage watching tradwife videos, village cooking, and how her mom getting scammed helped inspire the book. Plus – Dave & Laura take 64 students to Greece and have a LOT to … Continue reading Mom Scams & Tradwives With Jesse Q. Sutanto

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32:27

Searching for The TV Guide With Steve Cavanagh

The Inside Flap ·

2025/03/27

A fun chat with Steve Cavanagh all about his book Witness 8, eccentric characters, New York City police gangs, and his fondness for the late great TV Guide. Plus – Dave and Laura prepare for their trip to Greece with 64 students. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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80:24

Trouble In Paradise With Susan Meissner

The Inside Flap ·

2025/03/20

Susan Meissner joins us for a fun chat all about her book A Map To Paradise, the beginnings of the Cold War, McCarthyism, and the millions of people displaced by WWII. Plus: Dave misunderstands why he’s protesting, Laura raves about Sylvia’s African Dance class midterm, and Andrew is on vacation in Mexico. Again. We also … Continue reading Trouble In Paradise With Susan Meissner

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45:00

Wig Glue Shenanigans

The Inside Flap ·

2025/03/14

This week we recommend: Isola by Allegra Goodman, Stranded by A. K. Duboff, and Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live by Susan Morisson. Audiobook of the Week is What in the World by LeAnne Morgan. Plus – Dave’s students mistake wig glue for styling mousse, Laura spies Sylvia reading her Kindle while playing … Continue reading Wig Glue Shenanigans

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89:43

Best Of!

The Inside Flap ·

2025/03/08

We have a best of episode from March 12, 2022. C. J. Box joins us to chat about Joe Pickett, why he doesn’t save plot points for future books, the reason he spent some time as a food critic, and the delicacy that is the Rocky Mountain oyster. Plus – Dave gets no respect from … Continue reading Best Of!

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84:32

Ep. 283 Mars Bars, Coca-Cola and Hostage Negotiations...

The Inside Flap ·

2025/02/26

A fun chat with Gillian McAllister all about her new book Famous Last Words, negotiating with hostages and toddlers, Mars bars, writing at night, and the insane amount of words that end up in the trash while she’s writing. Plus – Dave is heckled by several comedians, Laura takes a tumble, and Andrew negotiates with … Continue reading Ep. 283 Mars Bars, Coca-Cola and Hostage Negotiations With Gillian McAllister

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83:22

Ep. 282 Mice Plagues! With Charlotte Wood

The Inside Flap ·

2025/02/20

A fun chat with Charlotte Wood all about her new book Stone Yard Devotional, the appeal of escaping society, mice plagues, and learning to sit in silence. Plus – Dave’s music struggles, Laura’s puppy struggles, and Andrew is on holiday in Mexico. Woo. Hoo. We also recommend: The Mayors of New York by S. J. … Continue reading Ep. 282 Mice Plagues! With Charlotte Wood

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69:42

Why You Can’t Kill A Cat With Gregg Hurwitz

The Inside Flap ·

2025/02/12

We’re joined by Gregg Hurwitz for a fun chat all about his new book Nemesis, his favorite Orphan X commandment, how writing is like an illness, and the two things you can never do in your novel. Plus – Dave is shocked by what his doctor does in the examination room, Laura is getting knocked … Continue reading Why You Can’t Kill A Cat With Gregg Hurwitz

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45:54

Why You Can’t Give Yourself A Nickname With...

The Inside Flap ·

2025/02/10

We’re joined by Christopher Farnsworth for a fun chat all about his new book Robert B. Parker’s Buried Secrets, nicknames, hoarding, and what it was like discovering a dead body. Plus – Dave is almost run over by an officer on the go. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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77:31

Ep. 280 How To Pack A Tuba Case With Carter Wilson

The Inside Flap ·

2025/01/30

A fun chat with Carter Wilson all about his new book Tell Me What You Did, creative uses of tuba cases, talk radio, and how to be anonymously famous. Plus – Dave has a shower incident, Laura receives some poorly timed scary news, and Andrew brings gold into his classroom. We also recommend: Tom Savage … Continue reading Ep. 280 How To Pack A Tuba Case With Carter Wilson

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Ep. 279 How To Use A Space Blanket With Joseph Finder

The Inside Flap ·

2025/01/24

A fun chat with Joseph Finder all about his new book The Oligarch’s Daughter, survival techniques, axe throwing, hitchhiking, and the secret power of the space blanket. Plus – Dave recaps his travels to Spain, Laura is shocked by Dave’s reaction to her face, and Andrew has a new congressperson. We also recommend: Skin Deep … Continue reading Ep. 279 How To Use A Space Blanket With Joseph Finder

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78:32

Ep. 278 How To Buy Dynamite In Bulk With Brad Meltzer

The Inside Flap ·

2025/01/14

A fun chat with Brad Meltzer all about his new book The JFK Conspiracy: The Secret Plot to Kill Kennedy―and Why It Failed, JFK as war hero, Jacqueline Kennedy’s friendship with her secret service agent, and the monster who almost killed Kennedy. Plus – Dave’s students have to undo all the “work” the actors did, … Continue reading Ep. 278 How To Buy Dynamite In Bulk With Brad Meltzer

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69:06

What Makes A Writer Dangerous With Heather O’Neill

The Inside Flap ·

2025/01/12

We’re joined by Heather O’Neill for a fun chat all about her new book The Capital of Dreams, why writers are dangerous, and the surprising reaction her daughter had to the mother character in the book. Plus – Dave takes multiple pies to the face, Laura’s father battles his Alexa, and Andrew is back and … Continue reading What Makes A Writer Dangerous With Heather O’Neill

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47:41

Singapore Slings & Citizen Spies With Barbara Nickless

The Inside Flap ·

2025/01/07

A fun chat with Barbara Nickless all about her new book The Drowning Game, Singapore slings, and why she was compelled to hire a fact checker. Plus – Dave & Laura battle their coffee pot and lose to vinegar. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Ep. 276 Our Favorite Books of 2024

The Inside Flap ·

2024/12/27

We unveil our favorite reads of 2024! Plus – Dave and Laura’s neighbors cut off their WiFi for a week, Dave fails in front of the Heisman, and Andrew’s on vacation with a ton of spiders. Laura’s picks: The Women by Kristin Hannah Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera The Bright Sword by Lev … Continue reading Ep. 276 Our Favorite Books of 2024

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