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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. 254 How To Write Off A European Vacation With...

The Inside Flap ·

2024/06/08

A fun chat with Kimberly Belle all about her new book The Paris Widow, blood antiquities, her love for Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, and finally getting to write a book set in Europe. Plus – Dave has a panic attack while swimming during a triathlon, Laura is a blubbering mess on the day of graduation, and … Continue reading Ep. 254 How To Write Off A European Vacation With Kimberly Belle

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Showering On The Road With Frank Figliuzzi

The Inside Flap ·

2024/05/30

We chat with Frank Figliuzzi all about his book Long Haul: Hunting the Highway Serial Killers, frustrated investigators, and the rough showering situation he faced while researching the book. Plus – Dave jinxes several student led productions. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Ep. 253 Ruth Ware Burns Her Own Book

The Inside Flap ·

2024/05/23

A fun chat with Ruth Ware all about her new book One Perfect Couple, her obsession with The Traitors, and why a character burns a copy of a Ruth Ware book. Plus – Dave and Andrew play mini golf and eat snow cones, and Laura is amused by an audio snafu at an elementary school … Continue reading Ep. 253 Ruth Ware Burns Her Own Book

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Searching For Flying Cars With J.D. Barker

The Inside Flap ·

2024/05/17

A fun chat with J.D. Barker all about his new book Behind a Closed Door, what he learned from working with James Patterson, the problem with chatGPT, and where all the flying cars we were promised are. Plus – an odd superstition plagues the crew at Laura’s job site. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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43:30

Linwood Barclay Doesn’t Need A Trigger Warning

The Inside Flap ·

2024/05/15

A fun chat with Linwood Barclay all about his new book I Will Ruin You, turning the screw on his characters, why trigger warnings should be eradicated, and the profession that makes for the most annoying car buyers. Plus – Dave spends hours working on the Wi-Fi and is MOST DISPLEASED! ITUNES – SPOTIFY – … Continue reading Linwood Barclay Doesn’t Need A Trigger Warning

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Ep. 252 Through The Looking Cam With Sarina Bowen

The Inside Flap ·

2024/05/09

We’re joined by Sarina Bowen for a fun chat all about her new novel The Five Year Lie, her experiences blowing glass, and the weird things we see through our security doorbell cams. Plus – Dave is verging on moral bankruptcy, Andrew joins a Zoom meeting without realizing the insulting name he’s signed in under, … Continue reading Ep. 252 Through The Looking Cam With Sarina Bowen

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93:18

A. Ashley Hoff Has No Wire Hangers

The Inside Flap ·

2024/05/01

We’re joined by A. Ashley Hoff for a fun chat all about With Love, Mommie Dearest: The Making of an Unintentional Camp Classic,Faye Dunaway’s perfectionism, and the origins of the phrase “not my first rodeo.” Plus – Dave encounters a sloooooooow driver, Laura attends a football game in the freezing rain, and Andrew’s kid is … Continue reading A. Ashley Hoff Has No Wire Hangers

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Ep. 250 Wordle Streaks & Writer’s Retreats With Elly...

The Inside Flap ·

2024/04/25

A fun chat with Elly Griffiths all about her new novel The Last Word, Wordle, writer’s retreats, and her cat’s posing problem. Plus – Dave botches a senior assassin assignment, Laura is ice cold at a banquet, and Andrew has a health care snafu. We also recommend: The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, The Other Side … Continue reading Ep. 250 Wordle Streaks & Writer’s Retreats With Elly Griffiths

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42:42

Snakes & Gators With Nick Medina

The Inside Flap ·

2024/04/23

A fun chat with Nick Medina all about his new book Indian Burial Ground, pow wows, rattlesnakes, and using horror to make change. Plus – Dave’s docent interaction at the Denver Botanic Gardens leaves him puzzled. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Ep. 249 Why Anthony Horowitz Won’t Drop Names

The Inside Flap ·

2024/04/17

We’re joined by Anthony Horowitz for a fun chat all about his novel Close to Death, maps in books, name dropping, and playing fair with the reader. Plus – Dave is dismantling stages, Laura is cord cutting and Andrew is looking for schools. We also recommend: The Lesser Dead by Christopher Buehlman, How to Solve … Continue reading Ep. 249 Why Anthony Horowitz Won’t Drop Names

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91:09

Post-traumatic Piercings With Charlie Huston

The Inside Flap ·

2024/04/11

A fun chat with Charlie Huston all about his novel Catchpenny, how his depression changed the book, 80s nostalgia, and why he shudders when he remembers the way he used to dress. Plus – Laura and Dave recap a hectic visit to CU Boulder and Andrew’s finally trying to get rid of some of the … Continue reading Post-traumatic Piercings With Charlie Huston

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49:07

Unearthing History With Earl Swift

The Inside Flap ·

2024/04/08

We’re joined by Earl Swift for a conversation about his new book Hell Put to Shame, the horrors of peonage, and forgotten history. Plus – Dave’s soundboard skills are put to the test at school and he fails. Yet again. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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42:02

Twistin’ The Night Away With Mary Kubica

The Inside Flap ·

2024/04/05

A fun chat with Mary Kubica all about her book She’s Not Sorry, Chicago running, and how the twist came first. Plus – Laura slaps bold paint on an historic house and gets some unsolicited advice from the neighbors ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Ep. 247 Rating Fast Food With Don Winslow

The Inside Flap ·

2024/04/03

A fun chat with Don Winslow all about his new book City in Ruins, learning how to gamble from his grandmother, directing Shakespeare, and junk food. Plus- Dave encounters a character of a repairman, Laura rails against cat sweaters in public, and Andrew has sticker shock. We also recommend: Listen for the Lie by Amy … Continue reading Ep. 247 Rating Fast Food With Don Winslow

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Ep. 246 SNAKES ON A LANE! With Scott Carson

The Inside Flap ·

2024/03/29

A fun chat with Scott Carson all about his new book Lost Man’s Lane, Napster, characters that take over, and his favorite day as a writer. Plus – Dave and Laura recap their trip to San Diego and Andrew finds out the all inclusive resort is not exactly all inclusive. We also recommend: James by … Continue reading Ep. 246 SNAKES ON A LANE! With Scott Carson

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53:28

Livin’ La Vida Puritan With Garrard Conley

The Inside Flap ·

2024/03/24

A fun chat with Garrard Conley all about his book All the World Beside, humble pie, living the Puritan life, and why one might put flour on floorboards. Plus – Dave has an ice cream debacle. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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Ep. 245 Cipher Crafting With Katherine Reay

The Inside Flap ·

2024/03/15

Katherine Reay joins us to talk about her book The Berlin Letters, the ciphers she created for it, Berlin Wall history, and East German punk rock. Plus- Dave’s Urinetown set is fraught with hazards, Laura makes the New York Times, and Andrew goes to yet another animatronic convention. We also recommend: Plastic by Scott Guild, … Continue reading Ep. 245 Cipher Crafting With Katherine Reay

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Pineapple On Pizza With Waubgeshig Rice

The Inside Flap ·

2024/03/01

A fun chat with Waubgeshig Rice all about his book Moon of the Turning Leaves, walking, getting lost down prepper YouTube rabbit holes, and why he couldn’t reveal all about Anishinaabe culture. Plus – Laura witnesses a strange new sport. ITUNES – SPOTIFY – GOOGLE PODCASTS

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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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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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