Deborah Tannen, author of the hugely influential best seller, You Just Don’t Understand, swaps stories with Alan about conversations that went wrong; and talks about her new book, Finding My Father: His Century-Long Journey from World War I Warsaw and My Quest to Follow
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Aug 25
Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda: Season 35 Trailer
Alan and executive producer Graham Chedd introduce season 35 of Clear and Vivid. Topics include how music inspires daydreams, the mind games of championship tennis, a year living with robots, the challenges of an expert witness and the sheer joy of joy. Hosted by Simplecast, an A ... Show More
33m 47s
Oct 2020
163. No Stranger to Pesto with Deborah Frances-White
This week on Fortunately, comedian and podcaster Deborah Frances-White joins Fi and Jane. The host of The Guilty Feminist talks to them about how to let movies write themselves, growing up in Australia , famous 'Pauls' and how we would all fare in WW1. Before Deborah beamed in, J ... Show More
51m 3s
Jun 2021
A Historic Review of the 90 Day Fiancé Pilot (w/ Ann Leary)
Devin and Carolina are joined by New York Times best selling author Ann Leary (The Good House, The Children, Outtakes from a Marriage, An Innocent, A Broad) to discuss being Devin’s mom, true crime YouTube Channels, Ann’s underrated career as an independent film auteur, Carolina’ ... Show More
50m 57s
Oct 2024
Have We Missed The Message? with Ta-Nehisi Coates
<p>Bestselling author Ta-Nehisi Coates joins Trevor and Christiana to discuss his new book about how the stories we tell, and the ones we don’t, shape our realities. They also unpack the jaw-dropping CBS interview that followed the book’s release, and our elusive search as a peop ... Show More
1h 8m
Mar 2024
The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros (with special guest, Dad!)
<p>Ellen and Mom are joined by Dad to talk to about the tragedy, trauma, and torn up checks in The Last Letter by Rebecca Yarros! Plus, we test our knowledge of each other and get some military perspective. <br/><br/>Come hang out with us! <br/>Twitter/Instagram: @notyourmomsro ... Show More
2h 12m
May 2024
383: Coffee with Mom—Nude Sunbathing with America's Grandmother
<p class="MsoNormal">The three-time NYT bestselling author, a.k.a. Mike's mom, talks the chosen frozen on Easter Sunday, speaking in tongues, the Key Bridge tragedy, Fort McHenry and Ranger Vince, our expanding universe, great illusionists, and how Peggy gets her vitamin D—doctor ... Show More
45m 19s
May 2022
249: Coffee with Mom—Sometimes When He Goes Stinky He Forgets to Hold Mr. Beeper Down and Winkles on the Wall with Peggy Rowe
<div>Two-time NYT bestselling author, Peggy Rowe stops by to discuss her upcoming third book, how not to tape your students to a chair, and what it's like to give your best friend's eulogy. </div>
1h 17m