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Episode ID:  35 Date:  Tue, Jun 30 2015 TBMepisode35.mp3 Teaser Text:  For the final episode of Two-Book, Dan sits down with the Roundtable of Gentlemen to talk about Dostoevsky's Notes from Underground. It's a delightful disaster of a book club. Ben Kissel Dan Wilbur Ed Larson Holden McNeely Jackie Zebrowski Marcus Parks For the final episode of Two-Book, Dan sits down with the Roundtable of Gentlemen read more

Episode ID:  34 Date:  Tue, Jun 16 2015 TBMAfterbirth.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan sticks his foot in his mouth several times while talking about babies, bodies, and excellent novel After Birth with author Elisa Albert and comedian Rob Stern. Dan Wilbur Elisa Albert Marcus Parks Rob Stern Elisa Albert Dan sticks his foot in his mouth several times while talking about babies, bodies, and excellent novel After Birth read more

Episode ID:  33 Date:  Tue, Jun 02 2015 TBMepisode34Final.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Brian Parise sits down with Dan and author Catie Disabato (The Ghost Network) to talk about pop music, Chicago, and postmodern meta-fiction, whatever that is. Brian Parise Catie Disabato Dan Wilbur Marcus Parks Comedian Brian Parise sits down with Dan and au read more

Episode ID:  32 Date:  Tue, May 19 2015 TBM33.mp3 Teaser Text:  Comedian Nick Vatterrott joins Dan and Marcus to talk about Sherlock Holmes, Ulysses, and dumb movies with writer Josh Cook (author of An Exaggerated Murder) Dan Wilbur Josh Cook Marcus Parks Nick Vatterott Josh Cook Comedian Nick Vatterrott joins Dan and Marcus to talk about Sherlock Holmes,  read more

Episode ID:  31 Date:  Tue, May 05 2015 TBMepisode32.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan talks to Laura van den Berg about her post-plague dystopic novel Find Me, and Maria Heinegg jumps in to do an erotic reading of the most erotic scene in the book. Dan Wilbur Laura van den Berg Marcus Parks Maria Heinegg Laura van den Berg Dan talks to Laura van den Berg about her p read more

Episode ID:  30 Date:  Tue, Apr 21 2015 TBMepisode31.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan sits down with comedian Zach Sims and Maria Dahvana Headley (author of the YA book Magonia) to talk about birds, fantasy, and how weird everyone was in school. Dan Wilbur Marcus Parks Maria Dahvana Headley Zach Sims Maria Dahvana Headley Dan sits down with comedian Zach Sims and Maria Dahvana Headley (author of the YA book Magonia) to talk about birds, fantasy, and how weird everyone was in school.

Episode ID:  29 Date:  Tue, Apr 07 2015 TBMepisode30.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan sits down with comedian Justy Dodge and author Catherine Lacey to discuss breakups, burnouts, New Zealand, and Lacey's beautiful novel Nobody Is Ever Missing. Catherine Lacey Dan Wilbur Justy Dodge Marcus Parks Catherine Lacey Dan sits down with comedian Justy Dodge and author Catherine Lacey to discuss breakups, burnouts, New Zealand, and Lacey's beautiful novelNobody Is Ever Missing.

Episode ID:  28 Date:  Tue, Mar 24 2015 TBMepisode29.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan and comedian Katie Hannigan sit down to discuss Megan Mayhew Bergman's Almost Famous Women. We discuss the horrors of New York City, the horrors of being not famous enough, and the horrors in our own brains that are discovered through journaling. Enjoy! Dan Wilbur Katie Hannigan Marcus Parks Megan Mayhew Bergman Dan and comedian Katie Hannigan sit down to discuss Megan Mayhew Bergman's Almost Famous Women read more

Episode ID:  27 Date:  Tue, Mar 10 2015 TBMepisode28.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan and Aparna Nancherla (Conan, Totally Biased) talk to author Matt Sumell about the sometimes likable character in his novel Making Nice. Aparna Nancherla Dan Wilbur Marcus Parks Matt Sumell Matt Sumell Dan and Aparna Nancherla (Conan, Totally Biased) talk to author Matt Sumell read more

Episode ID:  26 Date:  Tue, Feb 24 2015 TBMepisode27.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan finally proves he paid attention in college when he sits down with Will Chancellor (author of A Brave Man Seven Stories Tall) and comedian Kevin McCaffrey (Letterman, Vh1) to talk about the Odyssey, caves, water polo, and getting published. Dan Wilbur Kevin McCaffrey Mary Kelly Will Chancellor Will Chancellor Kevin McCaffrey Dan finally proves he paid attention in college when he sits down with Will Chancellor (author of A Brave Man Seven Stories Tall) and comedian Kevin McCaffrey (Letterman, Vh1) to talk about the Odyssey, caves, water polo, and getting published.

Episode ID:  25 Date:  Tue, Feb 10 2015 TBMepisode26.mp3 Teaser Text:  Sarah Gerard (author of the novel Binary Star) joins Dan, Marcus and comedian Matt Maragno to talk about eating disorders, alcoholism, and addictions of all kinds. Warning: the topics discussed are pretty heavy, but everyone comes out of the discussion feeling all right. We hope you will too. Dan Wilbur Marcus Parks Matt Maragno Sarah Gerard Sarah Gerard (author of the novel Binary Star) joins Dan, Marcus and comedian Matt Maragno to talk about read more

Episode ID:  24 Date:  Tue, Jan 27 2015 TBMepisode25.mp3 Teaser Text:  What is literary fiction? This is one of the many questions we fail to answer on this episode because we're too busy talking about vaginas. Dan, Marcus, and comedian Jackie Kashian (Conan, The Dork Forest podcast) join author Porochista Khakpour for a wild, pro-devil-on-the-shoulder discussion of her novel The Last Illusion. Dan Wilbur Jackie Kashian Marcus Parks Porochista Khakpour What is literary fiction? This is one of the many questions we fail to answer on this episode because we're too busy talking about vaginas. read more

Episode ID:  23 Date:  Tue, Dec 30 2014 TBMepisode24.mp3 Teaser Text:  National Book Award Finalist Emily St. John Mandel (author of Station Eleven) and comedian Josh Gondelman (Last Week Tonight) sit with Dan and Marcus to talk about the end of the world and what cultural artifacts to keep in the post-apocalyptic world. Dan Wilbur Josh Gondelman Marcus Parks Emily St. John Mandel National Book Award Finalist Emily St. read more

Episode ID:  22 Date:  Tue, Dec 16 2014 TBMepisode21.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan talks with Justin Taylor about his funny/sad/exciting new short story collection Flings. Comedian Peggy O'Leary (host of Hard, Lonely & Vicious podcast) opens up about her teenage life and sparks a debate about what makes fiction worthwhile. Dan Wilbur Justin Taylor Marcus Parks Peggy O'Leary Justin Taylor Dan talks with Justin Taylor about his funny/ read more

Episode ID:  21 Date:  Wed, Dec 03 2014 TBMepisode23.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan sits down with comedian Ross Hyzer (comedian and cohost of the LIVE Two-Book Minimum show) an interviews Mallory Ortberg (author of Texts from Jane Eyre and co-creator of the-toast.net) about literary dickheads and writing comedy for the Internet. Dan Wilbur Marcus Parks Ross Hyzer Mallory Ortberg Dan sits down with comedian Ross Hyzer (comedian and cohost of the LIVE Two-Book Minimum show) an interviews Mallory Ortberg (author of Texts from Jane Eyre and co-creator of the-toast.net read more

Episode ID:  20 Date:  Tue, Nov 18 2014 TBMepisode20.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan sits down with Jason Porter to discuss his novel Why Are You So Sad? with one of the saddest (but also funniest) comics in New York City, Subhah Argarwal. They try to keep things light, but things quickly take a turn. Dan Wilbur Jason Porter Marcus Parks Subhah Argarwal Dan sits down with Jason Porter to discuss his n read more

Episode ID:  19 Date:  Tue, Nov 04 2014 TBMepisode18.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan talks with Luke Goebel (author of 14 Stories None of Them Are Yours) about exes, anger, and why his book isn't about either- all while he's driving a car! Comedian Myka Fox joins to talk podcasts/comedy as well. Dan Wilbur Marcus Parks Myka Fox Luke Goebel Dan talks with Luke Goebel (author of 14 Stories None of Them Are Yours) about exes, anger, and why his book isn't about either- all while he's driving a car! Comedian Myka Fox joins to talk podcasts/comedy as well.

Episode ID:  18 Date:  Tue, Oct 21 2014 TBMepisode19.mp3 Teaser Text:  Dan sits down with author and academic gossip/media historian Anne Helen Petersen to talk about her book Scandals of Classic Hollywood, the sad byproducts of fame, and whether or not Gone Girl is misogynistic. Plus, classic comedy nerd Ken Schultz gives us the scoop on the saddest comics. Dan Wilbur Marcus Parks Ken Schultz Anne Helen Petersen Dan sits down with author and academic gossip/media historian Anne Helen Petersen to talk about her book Scandals of Classic Hollywood, the sad byproducts of fame, and whether or not Gone Girl is misogynistic. read more

Episode ID:  17 Date:  Tue, Oct 07 2014 TBMepisode17.mp3 Teaser Text:  Lars Iyer (author of Wittengenstein Jr.) sits down with Dan, Marcus, and Alison Leiby (comedian/author of Lean Over) to discuss philosophy, teaching, drinking, and confusing children about how the world actually works. Alison Lieby Dan Wilbur Lars Iyer Marcus Parks Lars Iyer (author of Wittengenstein Jr.) sits down with read more

Episode ID:  16 Date:  Tue, Sep 23 2014 TBMepisode16.mp3 Teaser Text:  Rebecca Lee (author of Bobcat and Other Stories) talks to Dan, Marcus and Jake Young (Dorkly, cohost of the Nerd of Mouth podcast) to discuss short stories, dinner parties, and never talking to anyone. Dan Wilbur Jake Young Marcus Parks Rebecca Lee Rebecca Lee (author of Bobcat and Other Stories) talks to Dan, Marcus and Jake Young (Dorkly, cohost of the Nerd of Mouth podcast) to discuss short stories, dinner parties, and never talking to anyone.