Book(ish) with George Dimarelos

George Dimarelos

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2022-12-20

    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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 2022-12-06

    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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 2022-11-29

    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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 2022-11-22

    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. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 2022-11-15

    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! A Boy and his Bear is available Australia-wide or buy it online. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 2022-11-08

    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? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. 2022-11-03

    Eva Rodriguez Rodriguez & Range: double surnames, range benefits, and NASA crowdsourcing

    On this episode of Book(ish) I sit down with Eva Rodriguez Rodriguez to talk Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. Our conversation includes having twice the surnames of most people, the many benefits of personal and professional range, and how NASA uses crowdsourcing to solve difficult problems. Find Eva on Linkedin. 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. 2022-10-25

    Full Circle & Dr. Niraj Lal: flying emus, systemic technology, and fighting hopelessness

    On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with science presenter and childrens author Dr Niraj Lal to talk Full Circle by Scott Ludlam. Our conversation includes how bicycle couriering and tuna fishing helps appreciate science communication, the way systems influence technology and science, and what to do to fight a feeling of hopelessness. Enjoy! Books discussed Full circle by Scott Ludlam Henry the Flying Emu by Niraj Lal The Order of Time by Carlo Rovelli Brave New World by Aldous Huxley 1984 by George Orwell The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar by Roald Dahl Follow Niraj on Twitter and buy his book 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? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Skapad av
    George Dimarelos
  • Aktiva år
    2020 - 2022
  • Avsnitt
    106
  • Åldersgräns
    Vuxet innehåll
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    © George Dimarelos
  • Programmets webbplats
    Book(ish) with George Dimarelos
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