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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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79:44

Ep. 314 Ruth Mancini Can’t Stop Watching Frasier

The Inside Flap ·

2025/12/29

We’re joined by Ruth Mancini for a fun chat all about her new book The Day I Lost You, her career in the law, Ally McBeal, and her obsession with Frasier. Plus- Dave doesn’t know when to keep his mouth shut, Laura gets an unexpected house tour, and Andrew and his son dress like elves … Continue reading Ep. 314 Ruth Mancini Can’t Stop Watching Frasier

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99:04

Ep. 313 How To Write Fourteenth Century Poetry With...

The Inside Flap ·

2025/12/23

We’re joined by Connie Berry for a fun chat all about her new book A Grave Deception, writing 14th century poetry, and her inability to remember people’s names. Plus – Dave hurts his back at school, Laura visits family back East, and Andrew is disappointed at the Denver Nature and Science Museum Christmas event. We … Continue reading Ep. 313 How To Write Fourteenth Century Poetry With Connie Berry

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82:14

Ep. 312 Mythology & The Mafia With Rachel Van Dyken

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2025/12/14

A fun chat with Rachel Van Dyken all about her new book Fallen Gods, her Norse heritage, the mafia, and sweater wearing cats. Plus – Dave once again embarrasses himself in class (several times), Laura is at Brassfest to support Dave and Sylvia, and Andrew’s students are complaining to the dean. We also recommend: What … Continue reading Ep. 312 Mythology & The Mafia With Rachel Van Dyken

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Ep. 311 Tod Goldberg Chooses His Titles Wisely

The Inside Flap ·

2025/12/07

We’re joined by Tod Goldberg for a fun chat all about his book Only Way Out, baseball memorabilia, the importance of book titles, and the time he got pulled over for singing. Plus – Dave has a freshman fiasco story and Laura has a parade critique. We also recommend: Everything Matters! by Ron Currie Jr., … Continue reading Ep. 311 Tod Goldberg Chooses His Titles Wisely

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76:50

Ep. 310 Matthew Pearl Drinks Hot Chocolate

The Inside Flap ·

2025/12/02

A fun chat with Matthew Pearl all about his new book The Award, hot chocolate, astronauts, and the trouble with being surrounded by writers. Plus – Dave pays tribute to his Dad, Laura gets pulled over, and Andrew is spending more time working on his garage. We also recommend: Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber, … Continue reading Ep. 310 Matthew Pearl Drinks Hot Chocolate

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42:12

Defending Psychopaths With Elle Marr

The Inside Flap ·

2025/11/24

A fun chat with Elle Marr all about her new book The Lie She Wears, how she uses her theater background for writing, defending psychopaths, and her favorite musicals. Plus – Dave and Laura go to the theater. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

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40:43

Ann Packer Avoids Small Talk

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2025/11/16

A fun chat with Ann Packer all about her new book Some Bright Nowhere, why she has no problem doing awful things to her characters, avoiding small talk, and the secret to her butterscotch pudding. Plus – Dave don’t get dressed up for no one. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

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84:29

Ep. 309 – Dodging Potholes With Karen White

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2025/11/09

We’re joined by Karen White for a fun chat about her new book The Lady on Esplanade, creepy dolls, ghost encounters, and New Orleans potholes. Plus – Laura has a celebrity sighting at a Nuggets game, Dave gets feedback from his Principal, and Andrew has a massive Halloween. We also recommend: Saltcrop by Yume Kitasei, … Continue reading Ep. 309 – Dodging Potholes With Karen White

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74:21

Ep. 308 Mia Sheridan: Sometimes A Bear’s Gotta Eat

The Inside Flap ·

2025/11/06

A fun chat with Mia Sheridan all about her new book The Fix, man-eating bears, and how DIYing helps her writing. Plus – Dave’s school has too many fire drills, Laura is on the lonely girl diet, and Andrew’s got his hands full with middle schoolers. We also recommend: Play Nice by Rachel Harrison, Unbound … Continue reading Ep. 308 Mia Sheridan: Sometimes A Bear’s Gotta Eat

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40:24

How To Select The Perfect Narrator With Kelley Armstrong

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2025/10/27

A fun chat with Kelley Armstrong all about her new book The Haunting of Paynes Hollow, folklore, audiobook narrators, and bears. Plus – Dave has some wacky stories from his play. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

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44:56

Capri Sun Dictation With Trilina Pucci

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2025/10/22

A fun chat with Trilina Pucci all about her new book One Killer Night, the San Francisco 49ers, Capri Suns, and gummy worms. Plus – Dave’s students struggle with 80s music. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

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84:31

Ep. 307 How To Write A Book By Pranking Your Husband...

The Inside Flap ·

2025/10/10

We’re joined by Christa Carmen for a fun chat all about her new novel How to Fake a Haunting, ghost tours, horror movies, and how her husband falling asleep while watching TV gave her the idea for the book. Plus – Dave gets an unexpected gift, Laura learns the hard way she’s not a sourdough … Continue reading Ep. 307 How To Write A Book By Pranking Your Husband With Christa Carmen

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82:57

Crossing Swords With Sarah Hawley

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2025/10/04

We’re joined by Sarah Hawley for a fun chat all about her new book Princess of Blood, her intricately detailed world building process, and her experience in stage combat. Plus – Dave avoids small talk at all costs, Laura shares embarrassing stories about her family, and Andrew gets a new truck. Again. We also recommend: … Continue reading Crossing Swords With Sarah Hawley

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84:14

Ep. 305 Playing Possum With Jane Hamilton

The Inside Flap ·

2025/10/02

A fun chat with Jane Hamilton about her new book The Phoebe Variations, big families, housing Sigourney Weaver, and possums. Plus – Dave and Andrew have an eventful weekend in Baltimore, and Laura spends quality time with Sylvia at school. We also recommend: One Dark Night by Hannah Richell, The Wrong Hands by Mark Billingham, … Continue reading Ep. 305 Playing Possum With Jane Hamilton

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80:28

Ep. 304 Jeffery Deaver & Isabella Maldonado Can’t...

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2025/09/21

We’re joined by Jeffery Deaver and Isabella Maldonado for a fun chat all about their new book The Grave Artist, their prodigious output, and upping the serial killer game. We also recommend: The Lottery Ticket by CJ Williams, How Bad Things Can Get by Darcy Coates, and The King of Video Poker by Paolo Iacovelli. … Continue reading Ep. 304 Jeffery Deaver & Isabella Maldonado Can’t Stop Writing

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83:21

Ep. 303 Lou Berney Is A Smooth Criminal

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2025/09/12

A fun chat with Lou Berney all about his new book Crooks, seeing the world through a criminal lens, the OKC Thunder, and Judge Reinhold. Plus – Dave and Laura hit the Ikea for meatballs and more and Andrew takes too many kids to the Weird Al concert and there is a major incident. We … Continue reading Ep. 303 Lou Berney Is A Smooth Criminal

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39:10

Books Are Like A Box Of Chocolates With Joanne Harris

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2025/09/05

A fun chat with Joanne Harris all about her new book Vianne, why she wanted to revisit the Chocolat series, magic, and her least favorite thing about chocolate. Plus – Dave is smelly. ITUNES – SPOTIFY

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88:57

Driving In England With Claire Douglas

The Inside Flap ·

2025/08/30

A fun chat with Claire Douglas all about her new book The Wrong Sister, driving in England, creating twists, and how she uses an alarm to stay distraction free while writing. Plus – Dave learns a lot of names, Laura breaks down a marching band incident, and Andrew attends a monster mash. Again. We also … Continue reading Driving In England With Claire Douglas

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80:07

Ep 301 Eavesdropping With Gareth Brown

The Inside Flap ·

2025/08/22

We’re joined by Gareth Brown for a fun chat about his new book The Society of Unknowable Objects, competing against himself, his inability to focus on audiobooks, and the uncomfortable comment he overheard at a book club. Plus – Dave is mocked at his back to school faculty meeting, Laura sees a movie she will … Continue reading Ep 301 Eavesdropping With Gareth Brown

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79:45

Ep. 300 Dungeons & Dragons With M. W. Craven

The Inside Flap ·

2025/08/14

A fun chat with M. W. Craven all about his new book The Final Vow, why he reads his one star reviews, serial killer tropes, and Snakes & Ladders. Plus – Dave finds an ingenious way to avoid small talk with other teachers, Laura takes her daughter to lunch, and Andrew kicks off his new … Continue reading Ep. 300 Dungeons & Dragons With M. W. Craven

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