Friday Morning Coffee host Caitlin Malcuit discusses the budget shortfalls facing libraries and how intrepid library lovers can support their local library by running a lemonade stand (with the help of For the People). As FTP's website suggests: "When life gives you book bans, let's make lemonade!" Sophie Gilbert, author and staff writer for The At…

Author Annie Harnett (Rabbit Cake, Unlikely Animals) returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about her latest novel The Road to Tender Hearts, out now from Ballantine Books. To learn more about Annie Hartnett, visit her official website. Also listen to our past conversations with the author in Episode 527 and Episode 262. Writer's Bone is prou…

Local Reading, Mass., author Amanda Rotondo sits down with Daniel Ford at the Writers' Collaborative Learning Center to chat about her book Place Names in Boston & Beyond: Tongue-Twisted Town Tales. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Charlotte Wood joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her book Stone Yard Devotional, which was shortlisted for the 2024 Booker Prize. To learn more about Charlotte Wood, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

Author Xhenet Aliu (Brass) joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her lates novel Everybody Says It's Everything. To learn more about Xhenet Aliu, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

on this episode we have writer Paul Hallgren to talk about his comic book series he has written title "SMARG". We talk to Paul about how he come up with the story of Smarg, his process of writing, and of course comic books as well. please visit PAUL HALLGREN'S WEB PAGE https://www.paulhallgrencomics.com/about follow PAUL HALLGREN on instagram https…

Host Caitlin Malcuit discusses National P.O. Soapbox Day and the “Hands Off USPS” teach-in events being held on Saturday, May 3. Learn how you can host your own event! Author and pop culture writer Andrew Buss then joins Daniel Ford to chat about his latest book I AM MCLOVIN: How Superbad Became the Biggest Comedy Hit of its Generation. Writer's Bo…

Author Sameer Pandya (Members Only) returns to the show to chat about his new novel Our Beautiful Boys. To learn more about Sameer Pandya, visit his official website. Also listen to our previous Friday Morning Coffee interview with the author. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.

on this episode we have actor Develle Grier. we talk is previous works, sports, movies, and of course Star Wars . visit Develle's IMDB https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10075254/ follow DEVELLE on instagram https://www.instagram.com/pesty_prophet/?locale=es_ES&hl=en check out Develle's profile https://database.castingfrontier.com/p/494151/ni7ntqys225pflr…

Author and poet Maggie Smith joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about The Tragically Hip...wait, no, that's not right.... She's here to discuss her new book Dear Writer: Pep Talks & Practical Advice for the Creative Life. To learn more about Maggie Smith, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voi…

Regular Friday Morning Coffee host Caitlin Malcuit has the week off, so fill-in host Daniel Ford starts the show by recommending Dreyer's English by Benjamin Dreyer if you're in need of grammar help or inspiration. Dreyer, retired managing editor and copy chief at Random House, also appeared on Daniel Paisner's As Told To podcast in Episode 80, whi…

Susan Morrison, articles editor at The New Yorker, sits down with Daniel Ford to discuss her debut book Lorne: The Man Who Invented Saturday Night Live. To learn more about Susan Morrison, explore her work at The New Yorker. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghos…

Author Erika T. Wurth (White Horse) joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her latest novel The Haunting of Room 904, out now from Flatiron Books. To learn more about Erika T. Wurth, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Pod…

on this episode we have filmmaker Josh Mruz, we talk about his latest projects, music, writing, and of course other films. Josh gives us a little info on a film him and crew are working and will begin shooting in April. Visit Josh Mruz web page https://www.joshmruz.com/ follow Josh on instagram https://www.instagram.com/drjohnmerch/ visit Josh IMDB…

On the latest Friday Morning Coffee, host Caitlin Malcuit discusses the ICE detention of Columbia graduate student and Palestinian rights activist Mahmoud Khalil. Author and poet Jeanette Horn then chats with Daniel Ford about her debut novel Play, With Knives. Resources: Justice for Mahmoud Khalil Crowdfund De-Arrest Primer Columbia University, Pr…

On this episode we have Kae Dusosky making her filmmaking debut with a documentary on cancer. She is producing and directing. We talk about how she got involved with this project, it development , and of course other films she enjoys interested in donating to fight cancer, donate here https://www.vranicure.org/ read host Nick Palodichuk's film revi…

Author and culture journalist Ashley Spencer joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book Disney High: The Untold Story of the Rise and Fall of Disney Channel's Tween Empire. To learn more about Ashley Spencer, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, A…

Author Eskor David Johnson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his novel Pay As You Go, which pubs in paperback on March 11 from McSweeney's. To learn more about Eskor David Johnson, visit his official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting …

on this episode we have actor TIC TREITLER. We talk about their works and process of acting. The experience of performing at the Guthrie in Minneapolis. We also talk about Sweden and of course, a little Shakespeare. Visit TIC TREITLER's IMDB page https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13508227/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk Follow TIC TREITLER'S on INSTAGRAM https://www.i…

On the latest Friday Morning Coffee episode, host Caitlin Malcuit discusses her memories of D.A.R.E. and debate over reinstating Brookline, Mass.’s school resource officer program. Author and historian Max Felker-Kantor then chats with Daniel Ford about his book DARE to Say No: Policing and the War on Drugs in Schools. To learn more about Max Felke…

Author Youssef Rakha joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his book The Dissenters. To learn more about Youssef Rakha, visit his official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and The Shit No One Tells You About Writing.…

on this episode we director/editor/writer/actor MATTHEW DANIEL FORD. what talk about his works and process of course as well as , Shakespeare of course and the marx bros. Follow MATTHEW DANIEL FORD on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sprinter24/ Follow MATTHEW on Letterbox https://letterboxd.com/sprinter24/ Like and Subscibe to KOOL FLIX youtube…

Author and historian Steven M. Gillon joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest book Presidents at War: How World War II Shaped a Generation of Presidents, from Eisenhower and JFK through Reagan and Bush. To learn more about Steven M. Gillon, visit his official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of…

one this episode we have documentary filmmaker, and short film creator SEAN SKINNER. We talk about his latest documentary "NO STARS" about the North Stars leaving Minnesota in the early 90's. We also talk his other documentaries and he experice doing camera for the news. visit Sean's film company page https://red23films.com/ CHECK OUT SEAN's DOCUME…

Host Caitlin Malcuit discusses the recent romance bookstore boom (we were on this early with The Ripped Bodice), including the newly opened Lovestruck Books in Cambridge's Harvard Square. She also gives a shout out to All She Wrote Books, owned by Christina Pascucci-Ciampa. Author B.K. Borison then chats with Daniel Ford about her latest novel Firs…

Author and sportswriter Mike Sielski joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his new book Magic in the Air: The Myth, the Mystery, and the Soul of the Slam Dunk. To learn more about Mike Sielski, read his work for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As …

on this episode we have film critic from the Cinema Dispatch and President of the Minnesota Film Critics Association HUNTER FRIESEN we talk about some of his reviews of films and what he does he do when hes not watching movies. Visit Hunter's web page https://www.cinemadispatch.com/ follow Hunter on instagram https://www.instagram.com/thecinemadisp…

Author Erin Crosby Eckstine joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her debut novel Junie. To learn more about Erin Crosby Eckstine, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and The Shit No One Tells You About Writing.…

Host Caitlin Malcuit discusses what citizens can do to take care of each other in light of President Trump's flurry of executive orders. Resources: Defend & Recruit American Immigration Lawyers Association Author and journalist Stephen B. Shepard then chats with Daniel Ford about his book Salinger's Soul: His Personal & Religious Odyssey. To learn …

Author Wes Browne (Hillbilly Hustle) returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his latest novel They All Fall the Same. To learn more about Wes Browne, visit his official website. Also listen to our last conversation with the author. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, …

on this episode we have Sebastain Pruitt on. We talk about his works, his process, and what next for him. We also talk a little Walking Dead you can email Sebastian Pruitt [email protected] visit Sebastain Pruitt's imdb https://www.imdb.com/name/nm12875982/ follow Sebastian Pruitt on instagram https://www.instagram.com/sebastian.pruitt/ P…

Edgar Award-winning author Erika Krouse (Tell Me Everything, Contenders) joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her short story collection Save Me, Stranger. To learn more abour Erika Krouse, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwr…

Author Maurice Carlos Ruffin returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his latest novel The American Daughters. To learn more about Maurice Carlos Ruffin, visit his official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and The Shit …

On the first Friday Morning Coffee of 2025, host Caitlin Malcuit discusses the Southern California wildfires. Poet Amanda Hawkins then chats with Daniel Ford about their debut collection When I Say the Bones I Mean the Bones. Resources: Cal Fire Current Emergency Incidents California Fire Safe Council NPR: "Inmates are fighting California wildfires…

Author Erika Swyler joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her new novel We Lived on the Horizon (out now from Atria Books). To learn more about Erika Swyler, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and The Shit No On…

Hannah Bos and Paul Thureen, creators of "Somebody Somewhere" on HBO, talk with Daniel Ford about crafting a show with comedian and actress Bridget Everett, how they assembled the perfect ensemble cast, and some of their favorite moments from the series. To learn more about Hannah Bos, visit her official website. Also follow Paul Thureen on Instagr…

on this episode host Nick Palodichuk with guest , film critic Kyle Goethe go over their list top ten best films of 2024 like, and subscribe to their youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIMugsOa1GscyD7oBQmcsCQ visit Kyle's web sight for reviews https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIMugsOa1GscyD7oBQmcsCQ follow NIck Palodichuk on instagram …

Host Caitlin Malcuit brews up one more Friday Morning Coffee for 2024 and encourages listeners to "keep reading and keep fighting." Author Sara B. Franklin then joins Daniel Ford to chat about her book The Editor: How Publishing Legend Judith Jones Shaped Culture in America. To learn more about Sara B. Franklin, visit her official website. Writer's…

on this episode we have voice actor Kalin BIrkel on. We talk about her latest projects, as well as her process and inspirations. Oh, and of course her favorite hobby- traveling. please visit Kalin's web site https://www.kalinbirkel.com/ you can email Kalin at [email protected] you can follow Kalin on instagram https://www.instagram.com/ka…

Activist and author Brea Baker closes out our 2024 with an in-depth conversation about her book Rooted: The American Legacy of Land Theft and the Modern Movement for Black Land Ownership. To learn more about Brea Baker, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcas…

Author and journalist Melissa Ludtke joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book Locker Room Talk: A Woman’s Struggle to Get Inside. To learn more about Melissa Ludtke, visit her official website. Photo credit: Stan Grossfeld Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, Authors for Voices of Color Auction, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: T…

On the latest Friday Morning Coffee episode, host Caitlin Malcuit discusses how intimate partner violence was a factor in Sylvia Plath's suicide and how it continues to be a major public health crisis. She also highlights a WBZ News story featuring Dr. Bharti Khurana, founder and director of the Trauma Imaging Research and Innovation Center, and he…

Author Shaun Hamill returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his book The Dissonance. To learn more about Shaun Hamill, visit his official website. Also listen to his conversation with author Rachel Harrison in Episode 438. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, The Stacks Podcast, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and The …

on this episode we have actress Sam Wren Vincent, the star of the full feature indie horror film "SOLITUDE", which is several film festivals right now. We talk with her about her process of acting, how she took on the role of Kara in "Solitude" we of course, talk about her inspirations of actors and favorite films that inspired to go into acting as…

Traci Thomas gives Daniel Ford a behind-the-scenes look at The Stacks podcast and the incredible community she's fostered. To learn more about Traci Thomas and The Stacks, visit her official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and The Shit No One Tells You About Writing.…

on this episode we have screenwriter Chelsie Knight. She is on to talk about her latest work. A full feature comedy screenplay titled " WATER SKI". She is out looking for people interested in producing or being part of film project. We also talk about her process of writing, her inspirations of writing. and other writing tips. if you interested in …

Author and anthropologist Jason De León joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his book Soldiers and Kings: Survival and Hope in the World of Human Smuggling and his work with the Undocumented Migration Project. To learn more about Jason De León, visit his official website. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, As Told To: The Ghostwrit…

On the latest Friday Morning Coffee, host Caitlin Malcuit discusses various initiatives by public libraries in Massachusetts during the past year, including cat photos replacing late fees and hiring social workers, and how they're evolving into multi-service community centers. Author and screenwriter Gary Goldstein then joins Daniel Ford to chat ab…

Author and New York Times television editor Jeremy Egner chats with Daniel Ford about his book Believe: The Untold Story Behind Ted Lasso, the Show That Kicked Its Way into Our Hearts. To learn more about Jeremy Egner, read his work with The New York Times. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm, As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast, and Th…

Authors and journalists Toluse Olorunnipa and Robert Samuels join Daniel Ford on the show to discuss their Pulitzer Prize-winning book His Name Is George Floyd: One Man's Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice. Toluse Olorunnipa is the White House Bureau Chief of The Washington Post. He joined The Post in 2019 and has covered the last three presi…