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Episode 717: Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, Adrian Tomine, Joe Boyd
This week on “BETA,” …Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen join us to discuss their critically acclaimed HBO series, “Somebody Somewhere.” Also, best-selling graphic novelist Adrian Tomine, on his latest book, “Q & A,” finds him answering questions from his devoted fans. And legendary record producer and writer Joe Boyd takes us on a journey through…
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BETA Episode 707: Chef Dan Jacobs, Griffin Dunne, Kaliane Bradley
This week on “BETA,” Milwaukee chef Dan Jacobs shares his experience making it to the finals of Top Chef. Actor Griffin Dunne tells of his childhood experience in a Hollywood family and why he wanted to write his memoir, The Friday Afternoon Club. Author Kaliane Bradley talks about her debut novel and her unique twist…
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Episode 716: Mark Blake, Nora Lange, Charles Yu
This week on “BETA,” …music journalist Mark Blake on his latest book, “Dreams: The Many Lives of Fleetwood Mac.” And Nora Lange joins us to discuss her incredible debut novel, “US Fools.” Author Charles Yu also discusses adapting his novel Interior Chinatown into a mind-bending Hulu streaming series.
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BETA Episode 706: Chris Stein, Ian Nathan on “Mad Max”, Holly Wilson
This week on BETA, guitarist Chris Stein reflects on his pivotal role as a founding member of the rock band Blondie. Also, film writer Ian Nathan takes us on a post-apocalyptic tour of the Mad Max Cinematic Universe. And novelist Holly Wilson introduces us to one of the most intriguing female characters you’ll ever meet.
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Episode 715: JD McPherson, Jean Hanff Korelitz, Ian Nathan
Musician JD McPherson sits down with us to discuss his latest album – “Nite Owls.” Also, Jean Hanff Korelitz joins us to talk about the sequel to her best-selling novel, “The Plot.” It’s called…”The Sequel.” And one of our favorite film critics, Ian Nathan, returns to share his thoughts on Steven Spielberg’s movies.
