Andrew Zaleski couldn’t stop snoring. Fed up, he did what any good journalist would do: He started digging. On this episode of How To!, Andrew tells Courtney Martin about his investigation into sawing logs, his experiments with anti-snoring devices, and what he learned from sleep experts while reporting his recent story for Slate.
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Culture Gabfest: Wicked Triple Feature Edition
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What Podcasters and TV Writers Can Learn From Each Other
What are the similarities and differences when it comes to working in film versus working in podcasting? What lessons can we take from filmmaking into the audio space, and vice versa?
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Bonus: The Worst Celebrity Self-Help Books
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Bonus: The Secret Life of a Celebrity Ghostwriter
Kristen and Jolenta talk to Tracey Lewis-Giggetts about being a celebrity ghostwriter. Join the By The Book Patreon Community! For $5 per month, you receive a new book summary, including all the rules we live by, each week. For $10 per month, you receive that PLUS a weekly affirm ... Show More
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