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In this special live episode, Mr. Bunn is joined by a pair of amazing writers. First, political columnist Tyler D. Rowbottom (Ryan Perez) discusses his transformation from traditional conservative to Trump-era Alt-right troll. Then horror novelist Gerry Ladelman (Josh Fadem) talks about his all-consuming love of the adjective, and his unquenchable thirst for description. It was an exciting evening of rousing banter and repartee that can best be described as crispity and crunchity. 

A mild apology goes out to sonnet writer Gordon Hender-Limbs, but when American treasure Kelsey Grammer (Jon Daly) comes a-callin’, well Mr. Hender-Limbs, you will be bumped. Every. Single. Time. Old friends Richard and Kelsey chat about all things Grammer from his vast wealth, to his conservative politics, to of course Dr. Frasier Crane. Graced with that classic Grammer baritone, this interview is a salad tossin’ good time! 

Richard is honored to be joined by esteemed author Susan Orlean. Yes, Susan Orlean! They discuss how she got her start in writing and some of her works including best-seller The Orchid Thief and its subsequent adaptation into the Meryl Streep, Nicolas Cage film Adaptation. Our eternal thanks to Susan for coming on and classing up the program!

Acclaimed children’s author Dr. Gluebb Esquire (Scott Aukerman) sits down with Richard for a writerly talk. They discuss his works and his inspirations. Always the consummate professional, the Doctor (not a real doctor) sees the interview through despite recent family crises. Pats on the head for all! 

Richard treks cross-country to Maine for an exclusive interview with lighthouse tourism pamphlet writer Ichabod “Gordie” Bradbury (Ryan Gaul). In this spirited discussion the salty old New Englander gives Richard a peek into the interesting, often spooky world of lighthouses, and a taste of Gordie’s elegant pamphlet prose.

Mr. Write is joined by Joe Pesci’s twin brother and former mafia killer, Sloseph “Slow” Pesci (Bobby Moynihan) to discuss his new memoir. Richard talks with the first time author about his mafia days, his brush with acting, and his stint in witness protection. You won’t want to fuhgettabout remembering to listen to this great chat! 

In this special episode recorded live at the UCB Theatre in Los Angeles, Richard Bunn is joined by a pair of amazing writers, Manny Rubbertoes (Punam Patel) and Dr. Darnell Chauncy (Brendan Jennings). Manny shares how she was able to overcome the childhood experience of being bullied, through the power of the 'Yo Mama' joke. She treats the audience to excerpts from her memoir as well has her joke book, Yo Mama, No Mama. While Dr. Chauncy will certainly never be Poet Laureate, he is the current Poet Larroquette (awarded by actor John Larroquette) so that's something. Bunn and his dear old friend take a walk down memory lane from Dr. Chauncy's seminal book of poetry Whispers on through his latest work I've Walked A Million Steps And A Million Steps Later I'm Right Back Where I Started. Oh Boy!

Actor, comedian, and writer from Saturday Night Live, Mike O'Brien joins Richard in spirited writerly discussion. The two pensmiths go head-to-head in the Sentence Game and, as always, offer invaluable feedback to a new writer in the "Write-In" segment.

It's Richard on Richard action as disgraced former Sports Illustrated For Kids columnist, Richard Benjamin (Tim Baltz) joins Mr. Write. The longtime comrades-in-words talk shop and discuss Mr. Benjamin's many new projects.

Richard talks all things writing with TV writer and producer Brad Morris (Cougartown, Bajillion Dollar Propertie$). The scribes pay homage to the Speak 'N Spell and as always Richard guides his guest through the Bunn Process.

Richard sits down with the etiquette columnist from Women's Time magazine, Carmella Pointe (Lauren Lapkus). Listeners this week will get some free manners advice from Carmella as well as a peek into some of her earlier, racier writing.

Richard chats with Andy St. Clair, a writer for the ABC sitcom Dr. Ken. Richard shares some work from an aspiring writer in the “Write-In” segment and he walks Andy through the Bunn Technique for Writers and Writing.