54 min

EP.4: Memoirs & Biographies - A conversation with James McGrath Morris and Phillip Smith Two Guys From Hollywood

    • Society & Culture

This week, join Alan and Joey as they discuss memoirs, biographies and the journey from concept to publication. Portraying immensely important historical figures accurately and fairly is a challenge for any writer, and no one knows more about this than the first guest joining the conversation - James McGrath Morris! James is an award-winning author who wrote the critically acclaimed book Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, the First Lady of the Black Press. Haven’t heard of her? You’re not alone, and this episode is going to change that! Later in the conversation they are joined by Phillip Smith, Joey’s childhood and lifelong best-friend. Phillip is a walking encyclopedia, and in this episode he shares his perspectives on not only Ethel Payne and the important work she did, but other historical figures that the general public doesn’t know about, and should! He also has some hot takes on the latest TV shows *ahem, Bridgerton* that you won’t want to miss. As always, we have a cocktail of the week! This week, enjoy THE MONA LISA, a delicious Italian twist on the margarita. Find the full recipe and more on @twoguysfromhollywood on Instagram, and @TGFHPodcast on Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!
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This week, join Alan and Joey as they discuss memoirs, biographies and the journey from concept to publication. Portraying immensely important historical figures accurately and fairly is a challenge for any writer, and no one knows more about this than the first guest joining the conversation - James McGrath Morris! James is an award-winning author who wrote the critically acclaimed book Eye on the Struggle: Ethel Payne, the First Lady of the Black Press. Haven’t heard of her? You’re not alone, and this episode is going to change that! Later in the conversation they are joined by Phillip Smith, Joey’s childhood and lifelong best-friend. Phillip is a walking encyclopedia, and in this episode he shares his perspectives on not only Ethel Payne and the important work she did, but other historical figures that the general public doesn’t know about, and should! He also has some hot takes on the latest TV shows *ahem, Bridgerton* that you won’t want to miss. As always, we have a cocktail of the week! This week, enjoy THE MONA LISA, a delicious Italian twist on the margarita. Find the full recipe and more on @twoguysfromhollywood on Instagram, and @TGFHPodcast on Twitter and Facebook. Cheers!
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54 min

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