Will Storr is a former journalist and author. He is the author of several books, the most recent of which is "The Status Game: On Human Life and How to Play It." www.thescienceofstorytelling.com
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Jun 2022
Charles Elton, author of 'Cimino' & Alan Shipnuck, author of 'Phil'
<p>BONUS FRIDAY EPISODE:
Kirk has two interviews with the authors of books he's recommended on the show.
Charles Elton, author of 'Cimino: The Deer Hunter, Heaven’s Gate, and the Price of a Vision' & Alan Shipnuck, author of 'Phil:The Rip-Roaring (and Unauthorized!) Biography o ... Show More
1h 53m
Apr 2021
The Sunday Read: ‘The Ghost Writer’
<p>The author Philip Roth, who died in 2018, was not sure whether he wanted to be the subject of a biography. In the end, he decided that he wanted to be known and understood.</p><p>His search for a biographer was long and fraught — Mr. Roth parted ways with two, courted one and ... Show More
27m 57s
Dec 2016
'Pig-killing day' by David Szalay
'It is over before either of us has really understood what is happening.' David Szalay, whose novel 'All That Man Is' was shortlisted for the 2016 Man Booker Prize, reads his short story, specially written for the FT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
37m 15s
Jun 2023
Episode 1445 - Ben Kingsley
Ben Kingsley believes his job is to reflect truth and in order to do that he keeps many voices in his heart and mind. Those voices include Steven Spielberg, Otto Frank, Elie Wiesel, Rajmohan Gandhi, and others who gave him gifts of wisdom and encouragement as he performed some of ... Show More
1h 16m
Sep 2019
#216 Rhik Samadder: Life Writing & Truth Telling
Today's guest is Rhik Samadder: a writer, actor and broadcaster. He has a regular column with The Guardian and created their cult ‘Inspect a Gadget ’ feature. He has written for The Observer, Men’s Health and Prospect magazine, as well as being a guest, presenter and host on vari ... Show More
26m 36s