Comedy
We’re BACK! After a bit of an unexpected hiatus, we return to the airwaves with a great group of comedians and a fine crop of books to discuss. Joining us for our return is JJ Whitehead, taking a break from his record setting* tour with Jim Jeffries, who brings us a great new book out of Scotland, the funny sci-fi romp Carpet Diem: Or, How To Save The World By Accident by Justin Lee Anderson. We stay in Scotland for our next book as well, the now classic Trainspotting by Ervine Welsh, brought to us by comedian/ musician Miguel Fierro. While most people are familiar with the film version, Miguel makes a strong case for why “the book is better”, as it so often is. Not to be pinned down to one choice, however, Miguel doubles down with book number two, “The Life Changing Art of Tidying Up…” by Marie Kondo. Not as exciting as Trainspotting, perhaps, but much more useful, this may be the book you need to help you get your act, and your apartment, together at last. Finally, we have a special visitor from New York, the comedian/writer Kevin Avery, who took time away from “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” to bring us the fascinating best seller 11/22/63 by Steven King. A time traveling adventure that shows us an alternate timeline of our recent history, this book is soon to become a TV miniseries starring James Franco. Great comedians, great books. Give it a listen! *Alcohol Sales Record! JJ Whitehead: Carpet Diem: Or, How To Save The World By Accident by Justin Lee Anderson - Wild Wolf - ISBN 978-1-907954-43-6 Kevin Avery: 11/22/63 by Steven King - Scribner - ISBN 978-1-4516-2728-2 Miguel Fierro: Trainspotting by Ervine Welsh - Secker & Warburg - ISBN 0-7493-9606-7 The Life-Changing Magic Of Tidying Up: The Japanese Art Of Decluttering And Organizing - By Marie Kondo - 10 Speed Press ISBN 1607747308