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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. 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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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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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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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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Ep. 275 Giving Back With Jane Corry

The Inside Flap ·

2024/12/19

A fun chat with Jane Corry all about her new book I Died on a Tuesday, swimming in the sea, where the title came from, and her experiences teaching writing to prison inmates. Plus – Dave is rattled while getting observed while teaching, Laura has a slight case of road rage, and Andrew visits and … Continue reading Ep. 275 Giving Back With Jane Corry

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How To Use Titles To Scare Your Husband With Darby Kane

The Inside Flap ·

2024/12/13

A fun chat with Darby Kane all about her new book What the Wife Knew, writing in first person for the first time, and the surprising assist she got to start her career. Plus – Dave and Andrew recap their trip to Las Vegas and Laura’s dog brings her an unexpected “present.” We also recommend: … Continue reading How To Use Titles To Scare Your Husband With Darby Kane

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55:21

We Need More Batman With Victor Methos

The Inside Flap ·

2024/12/06

A fun chat with Victor Methos all about his new book The Silent Watcher, doing standup, Joseph Campbell, and his obsession with Batman. Plus – Laura has a bizarre encounter at the vet’s office. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Ep. 273 It All Started With Castro With T. J. English

The Inside Flap ·

2024/12/01

We’re joined by T. J. English for a fun chat all about his new book The Last Kilo: Willy Falcon and the Cocaine Empire That Seduced America, how the anti Castro movement started it all, and how he scored exclusive interviews with Willy Falcon. Plus – Dave watches his team get destroyed live, Laura recaps … Continue reading Ep. 273 It All Started With Castro With T. J. English

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63:57

G. T. Karber And The Trouble With The Hardy Boys

The Inside Flap ·

2024/11/23

A fun chat with G. T. Karber all about his new book Murdle: The School of Mystery, being asked to solve puzzles by strangers, bingo daubers, the fallacy with constellations, and the ineptitude of the Hardy Boys. Plus – Dave & Laura recap their Big Noon experience. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Ep. 272 Fly Eagles Fly With Graham Brown

The Inside Flap ·

2024/11/17

A fun chat with Graham Brown all about his new book Clive Cussler Desolation Code, merging human intelligence with machines, the Eagles, and the shark attack capital of the world. Plus – Dave & Laura take in a CU basketball game and Andrew is FED UP with Apple. We also recommend: A Deadly Education by … Continue reading Ep. 272 Fly Eagles Fly With Graham Brown

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Ep. 271 Fifty Shades Of Plaid With Lauren Willig,...

The Inside Flap ·

2024/11/07

A fun chat with Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White all about their new book The Author’s Guide to Murder, pantaboots, prosecco, and why they will never divulge who wrote for which characters. Plus – Dave possibly commits election fraud while striking his set, Laura nurses their daughter, and Andrew is outraged at StubHub. … Continue reading Ep. 271 Fifty Shades Of Plaid With Lauren Willig, Beatriz Williams & Karen White

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Lou Berney Doesn’t Wear Short Shorts

The Inside Flap ·

2024/10/31

A fun conversation with Lou Berney all about his new book Double Barrel Bluff, short shorts, bats, and which actor is the king of sports movies. Plus – Dave’s production of Sweeney Todd gets interrupted by a fire alarm. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Peter James Lunches With The Queen

The Inside Flap ·

2024/10/24

A fun chat with Peter James all about his new book One of Us is Dead, hanging out with Queen Camilla, getting detained by police in Moscow while out for a run, and what it was like to get an idea from someone he could actually use. Plus – Dave recaps the misadventures of building … Continue reading Peter James Lunches With The Queen

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Ep. 270 Chatting In Church With CJ Leede

The Inside Flap ·

2024/10/17

We’re joined by CJ Leede for a fun chat all about her new book American Rapture, viruses and spending lots of time in church as a kid. Plus – Dave recaps his family’s visit, Laura encounters some unruly football fans, and Andrew is setting up a haunted house. We also recommend: Nothing But the Bones … Continue reading Ep. 270 Chatting In Church With CJ Leede

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Wasting Fire Extinguishers With Jason Rekulak

The Inside Flap ·

2024/10/09

A fun chat with Jason Rekulak all about his new thriller The Last One at the Wedding, pestering his UPS driver, wasting fire extinguishers, and his propensity for watching people. Plus – Dave’s building engineer is snooping around his sets again…. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Ep. 269 How To Write A Last Minute Epilogue With Rose...

The Inside Flap ·

2024/10/04

A fun chat with Rose Carlyle all about her new book No One Will Know, whale songs, swimming with sharks, and last minute epilogues. Plus – Dave rails against cyclists, Laura can’t rely on painters, and Andrew is just very busy. We also recommend: The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl, The Artifact by David … Continue reading Ep. 269 How To Write A Last Minute Epilogue With Rose Carlyle

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Ep. 268 How To Crash A Wedding With Alison Gaylin

The Inside Flap ·

2024/09/27

A fun chat with Alison Gaylin all about her new book Robert B. Parker’s Buzz Kill, energy drinks, and crashing David Hasselhoff’s wedding for Star Magazine. Plus – Dave is back on the picket line, Laura gets competitive at puppy kindergarten, and Andrew sinks even more money into his ill-fated clarinet collection. We also recommend: … Continue reading Ep. 268 How To Crash A Wedding With Alison Gaylin

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Ep. 267 Catchin’ Some Tasty Waves With Matt Murphy

The Inside Flap ·

2024/09/24

A fun chat with Matt Murphy all about his book The Book of Murder, surfing, being there for the victims, and what it’s like having to work closely with serial killers in the courtroom. Plus – Dave’s late, Laura’s early, and Andrew keeps copious quantities of booze on his kitchen counter. We also recommend: The … Continue reading Ep. 267 Catchin’ Some Tasty Waves With Matt Murphy

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