Best Adrian Fonseca Podcasts (2025)

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Jessica Francis Kane on her new novel, 'Fonseca' 29:49

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Fonseca" author Jessica Francis Kane about her love for Penelope Fitzgerald and her real-life relationship with Fitzgerald’s grown children.By Beth Golay

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Janice Graham on her new spy novel, 'Red Lily' 23:40

13d ago23:40

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Janice Graham's new novel, Red Lily, begins when her main character discovers that he's inherited an estate from his aunt's who just died. One problem, he thought she was already dead. And another problem, she's not dead at all. KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Graham about her novel set in the world of espionage.…

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Emily Adrian on her new novel, 'Seduction Theory' 13:10

20d ago13:10

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Emily Adrian about her book, Seduction Theory, which explores the limits of a marriage.By Beth Golay

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Ally Carter on 'The Blonde Who Came In from the Cold' 26:13

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Ally Carter about her love of all things spy, how her books have evolved, and what’s next for her.By Beth Golay

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Stephanie Wambugu on her debut novel, 'Lonely Crowds' 11:45

1M ago11:45

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Stephanie Wambugu about her debut novel, Lonely Crowds, which follows a decades-long friendship between Ruth and Maria, from childhood to adulthood.By Beth Golay

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Elif Shafak on her novel, 'There Are Rivers In the Sky' 37:15

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Elif Shafak about how "The Epic of Gilgamesh" in part inspired "There Are Rivers In the Sky," and the challenges of holding on to history.By Beth Golay

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Kate Russo on her new literary thriller, 'Until Alison' 15:01

1M ago15:01

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Kate Russo about her novel, from character development to craft.By Beth Golay

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Ayşegül Savaş on her new story collection, 'Long Distance' 15:23

2M ago15:23

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Beth Golay visits with Ayşegül Savaş about her collection of stories titled 'Long Distance,' which are all set in vibrant locales, and typically feature young people who are trying to figure things out, and who are as she puts it, “yearning for communion.”

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Amy McCulloch on her new novel, 'Runner 13' 16:47

2M ago16:47

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When writing thrillers, author Amy McCulloch likes to write about what she knows, whether it's climbing one of the world's tallest mountains, exploring Antartica, or the adventure that inspired her latest book, running an ultramarathon across the Sahara Desert. McCulloch recently spoke with KMUW's Beth Golay about the thriller, "Runner 13."…

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Megan Hunter on her new novel, 'Days of Light' 20:42

3M ago20:42

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Megan Hunter about the challenge of capturing one day per decade, and how Ivy finds meaning in her life in "Days of Light."By Beth Golay

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Maria Reva on her novel, 'Endling' 30:59

3M ago30:59

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Maria Reva about her characters and how she incorporates her own life into "Endling."By Beth Golay

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Tash Aw on his new novel, 'The South' 21:12

3M ago21:12

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Beth Golay recently spoke with author Tash Aw about "The South," which follows a family one summer as they move to an inherited farm in southern Malaysia.By Beth Golay

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Mary Morris on her new novel, 'The Red House' 26:47

4M ago26:47

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Mary Morris about her Italian travels that led to the book "The Red House," her own connections with the characters, and more.By Beth Golay

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We Have An American Pope? Pope Leo XIV, Who is He? 1:13:55

4M ago1:13:55

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the election of Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope! Who is Cardinal Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born missionary who rose from Peru to the Vatican? We’ll unpack his journey, his ties to Pope Francis’s vision, and what his papacy means for the Church and the world. Support the show Enjoy the content, wanna support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/adr…

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Pope Trump - Conclave - 100 Men vs 1 Gorilla 54:46

4M ago54:46

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Reflecting on the Donald Trump Pope Meme & Beyond. Join us for a serious discussion on the recent Trump pope meme, its timing, and why I believe it’s inappropriate yet people are making a bigger deal about it then it deserves. We’ll explore the political maneuvering within the conclave and what it reveals about what we can expect tomorrow. Plus, a …

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Relaunch - Sorry for Being Gone for So Long! 28:35

4M ago28:35

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Support the show Enjoy the content, wanna support? https://www.buymeacoffee.com/adrianfonseca Adrian Social Media IG: @ffonze Twitter: @AdrianFonze Facebook: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Adrian Fonseca YouTube: Catholic ConversationsBy Adrian Fonseca

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Amanda Hess on her book, 'Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age' 22:53

4M ago22:53

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Amanda Hess, who works as a critic-at-large for the New York Times, where she writes about culture and the internet about her book, "Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age."By Beth Golay

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Annie Hartnett on her new novel, 'The Road to Tender Hearts' 34:37

4M ago34:37

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Annie Hartnett about the inspiration behind "The Road to Tender Hearts" and her unique voice that blends the true to life issues of loss and pain with a hint of magical realism.By Beth Golay

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Jo Harkin on her historical novel, 'The Pretender' 18:22

4M ago18:22

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When Jo Harkin was in the middle of writing a science fiction novel, she took a procrastination break to read a book about kings and queens. That’s when she came across the name Lambert Simnel in footnotes of British history, a known pretender to Henry VII’s throne. In her novel, "The Pretender," Harkin elevates Simnel from the footnotes to an imag…

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Andrew Porter on his new novel, 'The Imagined Life' 14:11

5M ago14:11

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How much do we really want to know about our parents' past lives? Author Andrew Porter recently told KMUW's Beth Golay that this is just one question addressed in his novel, "The Imagined Life."By Beth Golay

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Visiting poet Michael Prior on his two collections 'Model Disciple' and 'Burning Province' 24:13

5M ago24:13

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The Writing Now | Reading Now: Reading with visiting poet Michael Prior will begin at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 8th at the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University following a 5:30 pm reception.By Beth Golay

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Sarah Kay on her poetry collection, 'A Little Daylight Left' 35:33

5M ago35:33

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Sarah Kay about her new collection of poetry, A Little Daylight Left.By Beth Golay

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Ron Currie on his new novel, 'The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne' 24:17

5M ago24:17

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Ron Currie about "The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne." Currie will be at Watermark Books & Cafe for an author event on Friday, March 28th at 6 pm.By Beth Golay

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Evie Wyld on 'The Echoes' 16:34

6M ago16:34

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Evie Wyld about her novel, 'The Echoes,' which touches on the indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history in Australia.By Beth Golay

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Karen Russell on her new novel, 'The Antidote' 32:08

6M ago32:08

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Karen Russell about where her novel "The Antidote" began for her.By Beth Golay

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Nathaniel Ian Miller on his new novel, 'Red Dog Farm' 21:59

6M ago21:59

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Beth Golay recently poke with Nathaniel Ian Miller about the relationship dynamics in "Red Dog Farm," and how he accidentally wrote a second book set in a cold and remote environment.By Beth Golay

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Sophie Madeline Dess on her debut novel, 'What You Make of Me' 18:57

6M ago18:57

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Sophie Madeline Dess about the different artistic mediums featured in her debut novel, "What You Make of Me."By Beth Golay

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Eric Puchner on his new novel, 'Dream State' 17:13

6M ago17:13

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In his new novel, author Eric Puchner's "Dream State" explores the effects of climate change through a multi-generational saga. As he tells KMUW's Beth Golay, it begins when two people fall in love.By Beth Golay

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Tova Mirvis on her new novel, 'We Would Never' 17:05

7M ago17:05

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Tova Mirvis about her novel "We Would Never," inspired by the discovery of a true crime story.By Beth Golay

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Mischa Berlinski on Shakespeare, actors and 'Mona Acts Out' 23:49

7M ago23:49

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"Mona Acts Out" by Mischa Berlinski is a novel set in the world of theatre in New York City, specifically, Shakespearean theatre. KMUW's Beth Golay visited with Berlinski about his novel, and how the #MeToo movement affected his characters and his plot.By Beth Golay

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Lola Kirke on her new book, 'Wild West Village' 13:45

7M ago13:45

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Lola Kirke grew up feeling like an outsider in her larger-than-life family of creatives. In her new book titled "Wild West Village," she details some of the memories of growing up in that family, and, as she told KMUW's Beth Golay, how the experience influenced who she is today - an actress and country music singer.…

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Adam Ross on his new novel, 'Playworld' 32:39

8M ago32:39

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In his new coming-of-age novel, Playworld, author Adam Ross writes about a child actor who must also deal with school, young crushes, adults behaving badly, and the many challenges that come with being a teenage. As he told KMUW's Beth Golay, this fictional account rhymes with his own life.By Beth Golay

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Adam Haslett on his new novel, 'Mothers and Sons' 20:22

8M ago20:22

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Pulitzer Prize–finalist Adam Haslett has a new novel out today titled, Mothers and Sons. The book explores grief, immigration, sexuality and politics.By Beth Golay

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Philip Nel on 'How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic' 26:46

8M ago26:46

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Philip Nel about the structure of his new book "How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic," as well as some of the historical context surrounding the book’s publication.By Beth Golay

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Lily Tuck on her new book, 'The Rest is Memory' 10:40

9M ago10:40

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National Book Award-winner Lily Tuck has a new novel out that's a haunting blend of fact with fiction. KMUW's Beth Golay recently spoke with Tuck about the piece of history that served as inspiration for her book.By Beth Golay

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Jane Pek on 'The Rivals' - the second book in her mystery series 20:56

9M ago20:56

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Jane Pek about her mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Claudia Lin.By Beth Golay

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Juhea Kim on her sophomore novel, 'City of Night Birds' 25:21

9M ago25:21

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KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Juhea Kim about her sophomore novel, City of Night Birds, set in the complex world of the Russian ballet.By Beth Golay

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Billy Collins on his new poetry collection, 'Water, Water' 24:42

10M ago24:42

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Beth Golay recently spoke with two-time US Poet Laureate Billy Collins about his new poetry collection, "Water, Water."By Beth Golay

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Melanie Cheng on her novel 'The Burrow' 25:47

10M ago25:47

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KMUW's Beth Golay visits with author Melanie Cheng about her novel, 'The Burrow,' a beautiful look at a family dealing with grief.By Beth Golay

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Sy Montgomery on her new book, 'What the Chicken Knows' 15:33

10M ago15:33

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Sy Montgomery about what we should know about the world’s most familiar bird, and what the bird actually knows.By Beth Golay

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Holly Wilson on her debut novel, 'Kittentits' 23:29

10M ago23:29

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Holly Wilson will be at the Ulrich Museum on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 5:30 pm for the Writing Now Reading Now program.By Beth Golay

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Anna Montague on her debut novel, 'How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?' 17:02

10M ago17:02

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Anna Montague about her debut novel "How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Ecklund?" and the complexities of grief, friendship, and self-discovery explored through the lens of a therapist.By Beth Golay

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Charles Baxter on his new book, 'Blood Test: A Comedy' 20:12

11M ago20:12

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Charles Baxter about comedic writing and some of the real world businesses that predict our future actions in order to make money.By Beth Golay

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Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin on their new book for young readers, 'The Bletchley Riddle' 21:31

11M ago21:31

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin about "The Bletchley Riddle," their first collaboration with each other.By Beth Golay

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Sarah Smarsh on her collection of essays, 'Bone of the Bone' 20:13

11M ago20:13

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Bone of the Bone" author Sarah Smarsh.By Beth Golay

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Lauren Elkin on her novel, 'Scaffolding' 20:45

12M ago20:45

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Scaffolding" author, Lauren Elkin, about exploring grief, desire, love and fidelity.By Beth Golay

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Melissa Petro on her book, 'Shame on You: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification' 22:35

12M ago22:35

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Shame on You" author Melissa Petro about her experience with shame and the unique ways women experience different forms of shame in her book.By Beth Golay

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Colm Tóibín on his new book of essays, 'On James Baldwin' 29:48

12M ago29:48

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On what would have been James Baldwin's 100th birthday, KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Colm Tóibín about his new collection of essays, "On James Baldwin."By Beth Golay

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Coco Mellors on her new novel, 'Blue Sisters' 22:28

12M ago22:28

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KMUW's Beth Golay speaks with author Coco Mellors about family, grief and addiction in her novel 'Blue Sisters'.By Beth Golay

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Amanda Jones on being 'That Librarian' 21:10

1y ago21:10

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When school librarian, Amanda Jones, spoke out against censorship at a public library board meeting in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, she had no idea she would later see her own image in a targeted attack on social media.By Beth Golay