106 episodes
Book(ish) with George Dimarelos George Dimarelos
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5.0 • 23 Ratings
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The show where George Dimarelos asks a new guest each week "What's your story and what does it say about you?"
Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always interesting.
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Tom Ballard & The Mysteries of Harris Burdick: spoiling Christmas, writing longhand, and the point of political comedy
On this episode of Book(ish) I sit down with comedian and recent author Tom Ballard to talk The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg. Our chat includes accidentally telling Tom Santa isn't real, how he approaches writing, and the purpose of political comedy. Enjoy!
You can find Tom on Twitter, Instagram, and his website.
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James Weir & I Was Told There'd Be Cake: tabloidification, the new theatre review, and retro 2009 chic
On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with journalist and author James Weir to talk I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloan Crosley. Our conversation includes the invention of a horrible new word, how cultural commentary stays the same even though the culture changes, and watching the youths and reporting back to the oldies. Enjoy!
Books mentioned:
I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloan Crosley
The Dressmaker by Rosalie Ham
Today Will Be Different by Maria Semple
You can find James at his website or on Twitter and Instagram.
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You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.
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Craig Silvey & To Kill a Mockingbird: Harper Lee's draft, wrestling the muse, and the filming trenches
On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with author Craig Silvey to talk To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Our chat includes the problematic Mockingbird prequel, slogging through your work to hear the muse, and the excitement and stress of working in film. Enjoy!
You can follow Craig on his website and Instagram.
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You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.
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Jillian Glover & Happy City: what people really want, NIMBYs vs YIMBYs, and people who hate parks
On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with urbanist Jillian Glover to discuss Happy City by Charles Montgomery. Our conversation includes what people say they want vs what they really want, how to make dense living work, and people who hate the sound of children playing. Enjoy!
You can follow Jillian on twitter or her blog.
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Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here.
You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.
Want to help support the show?
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Gregory Ladner & Flowers for Mrs Harris: Melbourne fashion, antiques over travel, and a polite amount of revenge
On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with designer and renaissance man Gregory Ladner to talk Flowers for Mrs Harris by Paul Gallico. Our conversation includes weighing in Melbournes fashion sense, focussing on antiques over travel in your youth, and enjoying the chance to get a little bit of revenge. Enjoy!
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Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram.
Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here.
You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.
Want to help support the show?
Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch
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Travis Larcombe & As Beautiful As Any Other: author friends, sharing stories, and emotional support beers
This week on Book(ish) I speak to activist Travis Larcombe about As Beautiful As Any Other: A memoir of my body by Kaya Wilson. Our conversation incudes being friends with the author of a very personal memoir, sharing stories to know you exist, and needing 10-15 beers to let the emotions flow. Enjoy!
Follow Queerstories here.
Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram.
Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here.
You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073.
Want to help support the show?
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Customer Reviews
A brilliant podcast
George is a brilliant host. It's a great way to get an insight into wonderful books but also has comedy, philosophy and just great conversation all mixed in.
Bueno
This podcast is EXCELLENT. George always manages to get people to unpack their connection to certain stories and characters, and I always come away with a deeper appreciation of the books that come up in discussion. A bangin' series for anyone who loves Books (TM), Sanspants, or both <3
Sold!
One down and hooked, love it and can’t wait for the next ep. Banger of an intro track 🤙🏼 and perfect run time to fill in an iso-hour here or there. Bring it on.