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Sarah Landenwich's The Fire Concerto -- Out in Paperback Next Week
To celebrate, here's my conversation with her. We discuss: her writing and walking habits; her persistence in finding an agent; and rediscovering…
 • Russell Smith
59:30
Bryan McGrath on Leadership in the Navy, Writing, Retirement, and His 'Own Walden'
Why "Relentless Excellence" became his command philosophy
 • Russell Smith and Bryan McGrath
1:25:25
A Conversation with Sophia and Sarah Boese of Louisville Tea Company
On tea regions and types, why we drink tea, the beauty of kintsugi, and my favorite teas
 • Russell Smith
56:02
A Conversation With Writer and Lay Zen Teacher Sara Campbell
On modern community; the writers who inspired her; becoming a Lay Zen teacher; what students owe a teacher and what she owes them; and why we must stay…
 • Russell Smith and Sara Campbell
1:08:50
We Play for the Sheer Joy of Play
Katy Bowser Hutson discusses her upcoming book, Play Book; why adults need play; and how play and philosophy are "kissing cousins"
 • Russell Smith and Katy Bowser Hutson
56:59
A Conversation With Debut Novelist Sarah Landenwich
On her book The Fire Concerto; her writing -- and walking -- habits; her persistence in finding an agent; and loving the genius of forgotten female…
 • Russell Smith
59:30
Having a Disability Doesn't Mean My Life is Sad
Geoff Cook powers through a challenging illness, two surgeries, a long job search, and moving back home....and keeps going
 • Russell Smith and Geoff Cook
1:18:28
I Want to be the Best Version of Myself
Geoff Cook talks marketing, living with a disability in America, traveling with a wheelchair, and overrated athletes
 • Russell Smith and Geoff Cook
51:21
Egyptian-American Author Sherry Shenoda Discusses Her Book of Poetry, Mummy Eaters
On place, identity, language, heritage, desecration...and the special bond between grandmothers and granddaughters
 • Russell Smith
46:18
The Greatest Soldier Eisenhower Ever Knew
Steven Rabalais examines to stellar life and profound influence of Major General Fox Conner
 • Russell Smith
57:19
An Interview With Famed Clothier Herb Melton of the Tom James Company
"I dress up so people see that they matter to me"
 • Russell Smith
41:35
Ornithologist Sophie Osborn on the Joys, Trials, Trails, and Tears of Saving Endangered Birds
"I always felt like I was doing something of value and importance"
 • Russell Smith and Sophie A. H. Osborn
35:39
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