Thecuriousmanspodcast Matt Crawford

Matt Crawford speaks with author Fred Waitzkin about his novel, Anything Is Good.

Matt Crawford speaks with photographer and author Robert Monroe about his novel Bungalow Terrace.

Matt Crawford speaks with journalist and author Francis Barry about his book, Back Roads and Better Angels: A Journey into the Heart of American Democracy. Are we as a nation truly as divided as portrayed? If you watch the news you my seem to believe so. Barry took to the road during the pandemic to see what was at the heart of the issue. Miles traveled and many interviews seem to tell a different tale. We have a great conversation about wat he expierienced and so much more. Please give a listen and start your own conversation.

Matt Crawford speaks with journalists and authors Louise Story and Ebony Reed about their book, Fifteen Cents On The Dollar: How Americans Made the Black White Wealth Gap. How is it that today, black American's overall wealth is fifteen cents on the dollar compared with white Americans. Story and Reed took the deep dive and did the research for us. With easily accessible data points and more importantly, personal stories of those living these circumstances, this is a book that will call you to action.

Matt Crawford speaks with author Scott Ryan about his book, The Last Decade of Cinema. What made the 90's such a pivotal moment in cinematic history and will we ever get there again? Ryan and I discuss the movies he chose, why he chose them and their impact on our culture. We also just have a blast talking about these movies in our own lives and how they transcend generations. Buy this book and give it a read, you will be happy you did folks!

Matt Crawford speaks with author Jason Bell about his book, Cracking the Nazi Code. For those that think history is boring this is the book to read. Bell uncovers just declassified information about Winthrop Bell, also known as agent A12. A true Renaissance man Agent A12 uncovered the Nazis before they even had that moniker and also broke Hitler's final solution to the world years before the start of WWII. A truly unbelievable piece of history, this book reads like a spy novel.