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Patrick Rothfuss on fantasy writing, Blake Geoffrion on hockey career

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Blake Geoffrion poses in front of several of his previous jerseys after signing with the Nashville Predators
Blake Geoffrion tries on his Nashville Predators jersey in front of some of his older jerseys after signing his contract with the NHL hockey team in 2010, in Nashville, Tenn. Geoffrion is the first Tennessean drafted by an NHL team, and is the fourth generation of his family set to play in the NHL. His great-grandfather, Howie Morenz, and grandfather, “Boom Boom” Geoffrion, are both members of the Hockey Hall of Fame. His father, Danny, also played in the NHL. Mark Humphrey/AP Photo

Wisconsin author Pat Rothfuss discusses his new novella and his love of the fantasy genre. Also, Wisconsin hockey great Blake Geoffrion talks with us about his career and the injury that ended his time in the sport.

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  • Wisconsin author Patrick Rothfuss returns with a new book

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    The Wisconsin-born author of the popular “Kingkiller Chronicle” fantasy series talks with us about his latest release, “The Narrow Road Between Desires,” as well as his interests and influences from folklore and fairy tales.

  • Wisconsin hockey great Blake Geoffrion and biographer consider his life on ice

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    We talk with the author of a new book about Badger hockey star Blake Geoffrion and the collegiate-professional hockey dynamic, and we hear from Geoffrion himself.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
  • Tim Peterson Producer
  • Patrick Rothfuss Guest
  • Blake Geoffrion Guest
  • Sam Jefferies Guest

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