Shows
San Francisco News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!chasing johnny appleseed across america
Isaac Fitzgerald hits the road chasing the myth of Johnny Appleseed, starting with a disappointing apple statue in Massachusetts, but quickly pivots into a wild, heartfelt year-long journey across America. From Pennsylvania to Indiana, he visits monuments, trees, and gravestones tied to the folk hero — many of which are steeped in questionable history. But it’s the unexpected conversations with strangers at roadside bars that truly shape his quest, revealing fragments of the American story — and maybe even pieces of himself. Documenting it all in his new book, American Rambler, Fitzgerald delivers a funny, insightful, and ultimately hopeful tale of a m...
2026-06-0201 min
Politics and Prose PresentsIsaac Fitzgerald — American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed - with Ben SmithNew York Times bestselling author Isaac Fitzgerald sets off to the heart of America, following the path of the legendary Johnny Appleseed on an epic journey that both takes him far from home and brings him closer to it.“It’s a difficult thing, to separate legend from story from memory from fact.”As a child, Isaac Fitzgerald was always captivated by Johnny Appleseed, drawn by family ties to the legend, his father’s larger-than-life stories, and a shared restlessness to leave home and discover what lies beyond. In American Rambler, he sets out, walking from Massachusetts to Indiana...
2026-05-2449 min
Poured OverIsaac Fitzgerald on AMERICAN RAMBLER American Rambler by Isaac Fitzgerald weaves memory, history and personal anecdotes in one unforgettable journey. Isaac joined us live in Philly to talk about writing on the go, walking the Johnny Appleseed trail, coming of age, exploration, faith and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed by Isaac Fitzgerald
2026-05-2153 min
Say MoreIsaac Fitzgerald and Johnny Appleseed are Massachusetts Dirtbags.American legend Johnny Appleseed was from here. He hailed from North Central Massachusetts, just a couple miles down the road from Isaac Fitzgerald, a contemporary writer whose first memoir “Dirtbag, Massachusetts” told the story of his misspent youth in the teenage pregnancy capital of the state. This week on Say More, Fitzgerald joins Anna Kusmer to discuss his new book, “American Rambler” which follows the footsteps of Appleseed from New England to Indiana, in search of nature, camaraderie, and some truths about America. Email us at saymore@globe.com.
To read Isaac's piece in the Boston Globe, cl...
2026-05-2131 min
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 527: Isaac Fitzgerald says the Truth is a Block of Wood"I say this all the time, and I'll say it again: the truth is a block of wood, and I know the sculpture I carve out of that block of wood looks different than the sculpture my mother carves out of that block of wood, right? But the truth — the block of wood — is what what happens, but the art we make out of that is up to us," says Isaac Fitzgerald, author of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed.We’ve got Isaac Fitzgerald returning to the podcast. He’s going to be at Powells...
2026-05-151h 15
The Atlas Obscura PodcastWalking the Johnny Appleseed Trail with Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald grew up taking long walks with his father in rural Massachusetts. And on those walks, his father told him stories about legendary figures like Johnny Appleseed. As an adult, Isaac decided to retrace his path, and learn the true story behind this mythical character he’d grown up with.
Isaac is the author of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed
. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2026-05-1429 min
Voice of the ArtsPittsburgh Arts & Lectures Announces Their 2026-2027 Season!Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures recently announced its 2026-2027 season! Executive Director Sony Ton-Aime joined Anna Singer live on the QED Afternoon Show to talk about the series and other upcoming lectures.
There are four upcoming June lectures, featuring Winchester Thurston alum Alec Karakatsanis, Michael Lowenthal (Place Envy), Lisa Olszak Zumstein (The Brady's Bend Flood of 1980), and Isaac Fitzgerald (American Rambler). The first three are free to attend. The ticket cost to Isaac Fitzgerald's lecture includes a copy of American Rambler.
George Saunders opens the 2026-2027 season on September 14th, 2026. The series features 10 evenings connecting award-winning authors...
2026-05-1314 min
The Chills at Will PodcastEpisode 342 with Isaac Fitzgerald, Author of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed, and Master of the Sacred and the Profane, the Quotidian and Spectacular, and the Softly ResonantNotes and Links to Isaac Fitzgerald’s Work
Isaac Fitzgerald is the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts (winner of a New England Book Award and the New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Book of the Year Award). He appears frequently on The Today Show and is also the author of the bestselling children’s book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos (winner of an IACP Award). His writing has appeared in The...
2026-05-131h 05
Adriana Trigiani's You Are What You ReadIsaac Fitzgerald: American RamblerOn this week’s episode of You Are What You Read, we are so excited to welcome Isaac Fitzgerald with his new memoir, American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed. Isaac is the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts and the children’s book How to Be a Pirate. He has also co-authored the books Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos. Isaac appears frequently on The Today Show—you might have seen us with Isaac earlier this year with 2026 book recs and on Jenna Bush Hager’s Open...
2026-05-1245 min
We Own This TownIn the Way of Johnny Appleseed w/ Isaac Fitzgerald
Isaac Fitzgerald, author of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed (Penguin Random House), stops by the pod to talk about the historic figure of John Champan, Isaac’s own complex familial relationship with the outdoors, faith, and American legends. How did apples become a symbol of Americana? Bars and stadiums, and churches? Isaac’s first time getting ducked, a tradition as American as apple cider.
• Isaac’s: Instagram | Website
• Purchase a copy of American Rambler (out May 12!)
• Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional (2022)
• Johnny Appleseed
• The Epic Romance of Saeed Jones and Isaac Fitzgerald
...
2026-05-111h 03Who's Gonna Be There?In the Way of Johnny Appleseed w/ Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald, author of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed (Penguin Random House), stops by the pod to talk about the historic figure of John Champan, Isaac’s own complex familial relationship with the outdoors, faith, and American legends. How did apples become a symbol of Americana? Bars and stadiums, and churches? Isaac’s first time getting ducked, a tradition as American as apple cider.
• Isaac’s: Instagram | Website
• Purchase a copy of American Rambler (out May 12!)
• Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional (2022)
• Johnny Appleseed
• The Epic Romance of Saeed Jones and Isaac Fitzgerald
...
2026-05-111h 03We Own This TownIn the Way of Johnny Appleseed w/ Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald, author of American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed (Penguin Random House), stops by the pod to talk about the historic figure of John Champan, Isaac’s own complex familial relationship with the outdoors, faith, and American legends. How did apples become a symbol of Americana? Bars and stadiums, and churches? Isaac’s first time getting ducked, a tradition as American as apple cider.
• Isaac’s: Instagram | Website
• Purchase a copy of American Rambler (out May 12!)
• Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional (2022)
• Johnny Appleseed
• The Epic Romance of Saeed Jones and Isaac Fitzgerald
...
2026-05-111h 03
Vibe CheckA Walk Down Memory LaneOn this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach sit down with writer Isaac Fitzgerald – one of Saeed’s closest friends – for a personal conversation about storytelling, friendship, and finding your voice.
They discuss his new book American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed (out May 12), reflect on his memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional, and explore how grief, upbringing, and timing shape the stories we choose to tell.
------------------------------------------------------
You can preorder Isaac’s new book here: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736787/american-rambler-by-isaac-fitzgerald/
You can find everything Vibe Check related...
2026-05-0848 min
The Thoughtful BroEpisode 85: Isaac FitzgeraldMy talk with a true American Rambler, Isaac Fitzgerald, whose latest is about walking in the footsteps of folklore icon Johnny Appleseed. We chatted re: (1) the tradition of literary quests in search of the spirit of America, (2) how the *real* America ain't what's on your screens, and (3) why the book publishing industry is not in the danger people say—books still make lots of money and *no one* wants their great literature written by AI. Order Mark's novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Bla...
2026-05-081h 11
America At Night with McGraw MilhavenDr. Nicky Jackson & Melissa Perry on the Crime Unfiltered Tour | Christopher Krohn on GameStop & eBay | Isaac Fitzgerald on Johnny AppleseedTonight on America at Night with McGraw Milhaven, Dr. Nicky Jackson, criminal justice professor at Purdue University Northwest, and Melissa Perry join America at Night to discuss their Crime Unfiltered Tour, which explores high-profile true crime stories, criminal investigations, and the growing fascination with true crime culture in America.
Next, Christopher Krohn, adjunct professor of marketing at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, joins the show to discuss speculation surrounding GameStop and a possible move involving eBay, breaking down what the business implications could mean for the retail and online marketplace industries.
Later...
2026-05-071h 57Vibe CheckMark Yourself Safe from the Met GalaOn this episode of Vibe Check, Saeed and Zach revisit Beyoncé’s iconic Lemonade album on its 10th anniversary, unpacking its cultural impact. They also take a closer look at Beyoncé – how her politics, power, and public persona have evolved over the past decade, and where admiration, frustration, and critique collide when art and influence meet. Plus, they share their latest picks for “the vibes are on” and “the vibes are off.”
------------------------------------------------------
Saeed’s Poem: “Beyonce in the Third Person” by Morgan Parker
Saeed Jones and Isaac Fitzgerald at the Brattle Theater, May 13th: https://www.e...
2026-05-0658 min
Always Bring a BookIsaac Fitzgerald on Dirtbag Massachusetts, American Rambler, and the stories we inheritToday I sit down with Isaac Fitzgerald, bestselling author of Dirtbag Massachusetts, Pen & Ink, How to Be a Pirate, and the forthcoming book American Rambler: Walking the Roads of Johnny Appleseed. In the new book, Isaac retraces the path of Johnny Appleseed from Massachusetts to Indiana while exploring family history, storytelling, faith, loneliness, and the generosity of strangers across America.
Our conversation covers writing honestly about family, how memoir changes when the people you’re writing about are still around to read it, and the experience of retracing Johnny Appleseed’s path across America. We also talk abou...
2026-05-0532 min
Isaac Loves Ball with Illini IsaacBig Ten Crossover: Michigan State Spartans with The Only Colors !Illini Isaac chats with Oren Basse of The Only Colors about Illinois and Michigan State's relationship, Michigan State's outlook with Pat Fitzgerald, the current spartan fan relationship with Tom Izzo, and more!
2026-05-0132 min
Under the Influence with Jo PiazzaMoving at a Human Pace With Isaac FitzgeraldWhat does it mean to move through the world at a human pace? To ramble and wander and chat up strangers in real life?
This week, we sit down with writer Isaac Fitzgerald to talk about his new book American Rambler and what happens when you decide to walk across America and follow in the footsteps of Johnny Appleseed.
These great American yappers get into the idea that midlife is a second coming-of-age, why wandering might be the antidote to our screen-obsessed lives, and how the definition of “adventure” changes when you’re not twenty anymor...
2026-04-2846 min
In This FamilyIsaac Fitzgerald’s Family Story of Substance Use, Violence, Mental Illness, and, Ultimately, LoveContent Warning: This episode discusses suicide, self harm, substance abuse, and violence.
You may have seen Isaac Fitzgerald in one of his frequent appearances on The Today Show, cheerfully sharing his latest enthusiastic recommendations for books. And the acclaimed author of the memoirs Dirtbag, Massachusetts and the forthcoming American Rambler really is a cheerful person. But it’s a long way from a stormy childhood in Massachusetts marked by drugs and alcohol from the age of 12, violent conflict between Isaac and his parents, and mental health struggles that ultimately led to his mother’s suicide. Through it all, howe...
2026-04-0850 min
Salem History MomentOregon Governor Patterson and Holiday HouseGovernor Isaac Patterson died on December 21 1929 right before the holidays. He was considered a popular and well-respected figure by rivals and supporters alike. After his sudden and unexpected death at his farm in Eola, he was laid in state at the Oregon Capitol Building on December 23rd with a funeral service held in the House Chamber. The casket was taken down the front of the Capitol steps. Patterson’s widow sold their farmhouse in Eola soon after her husbands death to Agnes Schucking and her husband. Agnes had become famous as Salem’s first cherry queen in 1903. In 1938 Agnes open...
2025-12-1907 min
Open Book with JennaBest Books of 2025 with Bestselling Author Isaac FitzgeraldAs 2025 comes to an end, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite books, and literary trends from the year. Jenna Bush Hager sits down with author and book lover Isaac Fitzgerald to share their tips for building a reading habit in the new year, their favorite books of the year, and the titles they’re most excited about in 2026! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-12-1834 min
The Prosperity LoungeFrom Tennessee to Israel: Ambassador Fitz Haney on Faith, Peace & The Isaac AccordsWhat if prosperity wasn’t just about money — but about peace, partnership, and purpose between nations?
In this episode, former U.S. Ambassador to Costa Rica S. Fitzgerald Haney joins Joey Ruffalo in The Prosperity Lounge to discuss faith-driven leadership, the creation of the Isaac Accords, and how the Genesis Prize Foundation is building bridges between Israel and Latin America.
From growing up in Tennessee to serving in Israel, Ambassador Haney shares how faith, humility, and empathy guide his mission to bring nations together.
💬 Topics include:
• The Isaac Accords and Latin America-Israel relations...
2025-10-2938 min
Design Matters20th Anniversary celebration with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac FitzgeraldIn honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits memorable conversations with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac Fitzgerald. This anniversary collection reflects on the candor, resilience, and storytelling power of five voices who have turned personal experience into unforgettable art.
2025-09-291h 02
Design Matters with Debbie Millman20th Anniversary celebration with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac FitzgeraldIn honor of 20 years of Design Matters, Debbie Millman revisits memorable conversations with memoirists Elissa Altman, Thomas Page McBee, Ashley C. Ford, Josh Brolin, and Isaac Fitzgerald. This anniversary collection reflects on the candor, resilience, and storytelling power of five voices who have turned personal experience into unforgettable art. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2025-09-2954 min
Kingsword Bible StudyAt the WellIn this episode, we look at the formation of covenants at wells throughout scripture. We look at the marriage of Isaac and Rebekah and how it has unique and important similarities for the meeting of Jesus and the Samaritan woman at the well in John 4. We look at what that encounter meant for her personally, the nation of Samaria as a whole and for us personally today!
2025-09-1223 min
The Longevity Leaders with Dr. Isaac Jones PodcastTurn Back Your Biological Clock in 8 WeeksJoin Us At Disrupt Healthcare: https://disrupthealthcare.co/----What if you could turn back your biological clock by four years… in just eight weeks? In this episode of The Longevity Leaders, Dr. Kara Fitzgerald reveals how you can reverse your biological age by three to four years in just eight weeks using a science-backed diet and lifestyle approach. She shares practical steps, from eating colorful veggies to harnessing the power of certain nutrients and mindful habits, to slow down aging at the genetic level.----In this episode of The Longevity Leaders, Dr. K...
2025-07-1655 minKingsword Bible StudyProviding a SacrificeIn this episode we look at the similarities between Abraham nearly sacrificing Isaac and the sacrifice of Jesus on Calvary. We go step by step through the accounts to see how Isaac foreshadowed Christ and we look at how God kept His promise made from the earliest days of world history to provide a sacrificial lamb for us. Then we look at what our role is and how we need to accept the sacrifice that He made on our behalf!
2025-07-1124 min
Open Book with JennaBest Summer Books with Adriana Trigiani & Isaac FitzgeraldAs summer kicks off, Jenna Bush Hager welcomes bestselling authors Adriana Trigiani and Isaac Fitzgerald for a conversation about the perfect summer reads. They share top book picks for the season—including recommendations for kids, grads, and dads—and they answer questions from the Read With Jenna community. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
2025-06-1952 min
The Carousel Podcast185. Doomer Optimism - Ashley FitzgeraldThis is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit thecarousel.substack.comInterviewing the host of the popular localist/naturalist podcast Doomer Optimism, Ashley Fitzgerald. We talk about what I see as the central issue of our political landscape, uniting “anti-excel brain” localists in a way that doesn’t alienate both sides of the political spectrum. FIRST 45 MINS FREE. PLEASE BECOME A PAID SUBSCRIBER TO HEAR THE REST AND T…
2025-03-1845 min
Open Book with JennaBest Books of 2024 with Authors Emma Straub & Isaac FitzgeraldAs 2024 comes to an end, we’re looking back at some of our favorite books, and literary trends from the year. Jenna Bush Hager sits down with her two friends, authors, and book lovers, Emma Straub and Isaac Fitzgerald. Emma and Isaac share how their families instilled their love of reading, the power of independent bookstores, and how to make reading a habit in the New Year. They also answer questions from Read with Jenna readers and share their recommendations for what to read in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for inf...
2024-12-1953 min
The Book Maven: A Literary RevueSubverting the Marriage Plot with Louis BayardLiterary critic and memoirist Bethanne Patrick sits down with author Louis Bayard to discuss “the marriage plot” and his eleven novels. They talk about writing from an unfamiliar point of view and pushing yourself as a writer. His newest book, The Wilds, released September of this year by Algonquin Books. The Friday readers tweeted about Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Free Thinking, Inquiry, and Hope by Sarah Bakewell, The Once and Future King by T.H. White, 1979 by Val McDermid, Willful Behavior by Donna Leon, and State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg. Lit...
2024-11-2925 min
The Book Maven: A Literary RevueSubverting the Marriage Plot with Louis BayardLiterary critic and memoirist Bethanne Patrick sits down with author Louis Bayard to discuss “the marriage plot” and his eleven novels. They talk about writing from an unfamiliar point of view and pushing yourself as a writer. His newest book, The Wilds, released September of this year by Algonquin Books. The Friday readers tweeted about Humanly Possible: Seven Hundred Years of Humanist Free Thinking, Inquiry, and Hope by Sarah Bakewell, The Once and Future King by T.H. White, 1979 by Val McDermid, Willful Behavior by Donna Leon, and State of Paradise by Laura van den Berg. Lit...
2024-11-2925 min
No Write Way with V. E. SchwabThink of it like a mixtape: An interview with Isaac FitzgeraldThis week, I chat with Isaac Fitzgerald, the author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts and Pen & Ink, known for his compelling non-fiction and memoir writing. As we chat about the fascinating differences (and similarities) between writing fiction and non-fiction, Isaac shares his heartfelt insights on the art of personal storytelling, and even gives a step-by-step guide to creating the perfect mixtape—because storytelling isn't just for the page. :)
2024-09-2557 min
Design MattersBest of Design Matters: Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, a coming of age memoir recounting his early years in Boston, an ongoing search for forgiveness, and a more expansive definition of family and self.
2024-07-151h 19
Design Matters with Debbie MillmanBest of Design Matters: Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, a coming of age memoir recounting his early years in Boston, an ongoing search for forgiveness, and a more expansive definition of family and self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-07-151h 17
Zenith1 – Charlotte Fitzgerald is MissingDean and Thea go for a drive during a wildfire. Episode 1 starred: Trevor Destry Kortum as Dean Fitzgerald, Valerie Kenniston as Thea Carano, Julia Colbert Ruiz as Charlotte Fitzgerald, Jack Molitor as Jordan Jordanson, Alanah Ryan as Lucy Langton, Lisa de Los Angeles as Barbara Feinstien, Halle Regina George as Amber Jenkins, Tony Colbert Ruiz as Taylor Simpson, Ryan Radis as Newscaster #1, and Isaac Warren Murrell as Newscaster #2.Zenith was created and written by Halle Regina George. Theme composed and performed by Buttercup Nebula. Cover art by Ryan Radis. Sound design by Joey L...
2024-07-0815 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastREPLAY - Laugh Out Loud Lit: A Book Rec EpisodeWe are on summer hiatus until July 10, 2024. Until then, please check out this episode about humor and books that made us laugh. It originally aired April 2023.
Did you know it is National Humor Month? Neither did we but now we do and so do you. Which means this week we are talking about books that make us laugh.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books We Mentioned:
1- Th...
2024-06-2658 min
Forward Radio podcastsPerks REPLAY | Laugh Out Loud Lit: A Book Rec Episode | 6-26-24We are on summer hiatus until July 10, 2024. Until then, please check out this episode about humor and books that made us laugh that originally aired April 2023.
Did you know it is National Humor Month? Neither did we but now we do and so do you. Which means this week we are talking about books that make us laugh.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books We Mentioned:
1- The Peripheral by William Gibson
2- Foundation by Isaac...
2024-06-2658 min
The Thoughtful BroEpisode 33: Isaac FitzgeraldWhy do men turn to rage as a solution to their problems? "Because they feel stuck," says bestselling first-time memoirist Isaac Fitzgerald. We unpacked the underbelly of the two big "mass's," masculinity and Massachusetts, as we discussed his raw, drug-sex-violence laden odyssey of the Bay State, Dirtbag, Massachusetts. Pre-order Mark Cecil's upcoming novel Bunyan and Henry. All episodes of The Thoughtful Bro aired live originally on A Mighty Blaze. The Thoughtful Bro is proudly sponsored by Libro.fm.
2023-12-1455 min
Lit UpRe-release: Isaac Fitzgerald on Dirtbag, Massachussets.Hi everyone!In celebration of the release of Isaac Fitzgerald's DIRTBAG, MASSACHUSETTS in paperback, we are re-releasing our episode with him from last year. We'll be back in two weeks with Bianca Bosker, author of CORK DORK, to talk about wine for the holidays.Enjoy!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-2854 min
Design MattersIsaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, a coming of age memoir recounting his early years in Boston, an ongoing search for forgiveness, and a more expansive definition of family and self.
2023-11-271h 24
Design Matters with Debbie MillmanIsaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald has been a firefighter, worked on a boat, and was once given a sword by a king. He is also the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, a coming of age memoir recounting his early years in Boston, an ongoing search for forgiveness, and a more expansive definition of family and self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2023-11-271h 17
Friends & FictionWB_S3E47 Dirtbag, Massachusetts with Isaac FitzgeraldWRITERS' BLOCK Isaac Fitzgerald joins Ron Block and Meg Walker to celebrate the paperback release of his memoir/confessional, Dirtbag Massachusets, which received huge acclaim across the board. He is highly engaging and brutally honest about his scattered youth, his unusual path finding his way to become a highly regarded writer, frequent Today Show guest, and sought after speaker. His personality and enthusiasm is infective, and you'll end up wanting more! His stories truly captivate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information a...
2023-11-2459 min
Paternal#96 Isaac Fitzgerald: Hope For A Lost Cause Isaac Fitzgerald has a large tattoo on his right forearm of Saint Jude, the patron saint of impossible or lost causes. It might seem like a fitting mark for a man who resorted to drugs and alcohol to endure a childhood full of insecurity and violence, but Saint Jude is also the patron saint of hope. And for Fitzgerald - the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts - hope lies in the communities where others might never expect to look. On this episode of Paternal, Fitzgerald recounts why an unstable home life in...
2023-11-0836 min
The Rec Poker PodcastEp 531 - Chats: Alex “Assassinato” Fitzgerald on Lessons Learned From Coaching PokerThis week Jim Reid and the RecPoker RECing Crew interview Alex “Assassinato” Fitzgerald! You might know Alex from PokerHeadRush, or his various training videos, or his award-winning books, or back in the day from the Oneouter podcast - wherever you know him from, you probably know that he’s made a career out of exploiting the other players at his poker table. Now based in Colorado, Alex spends most of his time coaching and creating training material for his fans and clients. On today’s show, he talks about common mistakes he sees players make, the importance of having a plan f...
2023-11-031h 02
Margus Kuusikread [EPUB] Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgeraldread [EPUB]Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald
Download Book Here ==> https://sr-book-sudut.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusettsread [EPUB]Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac FitzgeraldRead OnlineDirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional for free in any format with visit the link button below.Read Book Here ==> https://sr-book-sudut.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusetts**Download Book Here ==> https://sr-book-sudut.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusetts...
2023-09-2500 min
iwaklele[epub] [READ] Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald[pdf] [Download] Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald
Download Book Here ==> https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusetts[pdf] [Download] Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac FitzgeraldRead Online Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional for free in any format with visit the link button below.Read Book Here ==> https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusetts**Download Book Here ==> https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusetts
2023-09-0700 min
ududsamsu[epub] [READ] Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald[pdf] [Download] Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald**Download Book Here ==> https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusetts[pdf] [Download] Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac FitzgeraldRead Online Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac Fitzgerald is a great book to read and that's why I recommend reading or downloading ebook Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional for free in any format with visit the link button below.**Read Book Here ==> https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusetts**Download Book Here ==> https://jaelangkungijo.blogspot.com/54860230-dirtbag-massachusetts
2023-09-0700 min
Live Wire with Luke BurbankIsaac Fitzgerald on "Dirtbag, Massachusetts"Writer Isaac Fitzgerald grapples with identity, forgiveness, and a new vision of masculinity in his searing memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts; stand-up comedian Carmen Lagala explains how her love of the WNBA broke up a teenage relationship; and singer-songwriter No-No Boy performs "Boat People" from his album 1975, as a tribute to the millions who fled southeast Asia after the fall of Saigon. Plus, host Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello chat about childhood misperceptions.
2023-05-2652 min
A Word on WordsDirtbag, Massachusetts - Isaac Fitzgerald | A Word on Words | NPT“It's the things that you don't want to write about. The things that seem a little too hard to look at. That is where I often find the best material is going to be.” Author Isaac Fitzgerald talks with host Jeremy Finley about Dirtbag, Massachusetts. This memoir is a captivating look at Fitzgerald’s transgressions, and how those sins make us who we are.
2023-05-0513 min
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS.8 Ep. 172- Laugh Out Loud - 4/19/23Did you know it is National Humor Month? Neither did we but now we do and so do you. Which means this week we are talking about books that make us laugh.
For show notes for any episode, go to our website at www.perksofbeingabooklover.com. We are also on Instagram @perksofbeingabookloverpod and on FB Perks of Being a Book Lover.
Books We Mentioned:
1- The Peripheral by William Gibson
2- Foundation by Isaac Asimnov
3- Nothing But Blackened Teeth by Cassandra Khaw
4- The Martian by An...
2023-04-1958 min
Writer's BoneEpisode 573: Isaac Fitzgerald, Author of Dirtbag, MassachusettsWe've always been intoxicated by the adrenaline rush that comes with hosting a live event, but our recent turn as moderator for a live virtual chat with Dirtbag, Massachusetts author Isaac Fitzgerald had us good and righteously smashed. Please enjoy the replay from our March 7 Crowdcast broadcast. The Reading Public Library hosted this event with a coalition of libraries from throughout the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. It was generously sponsored by the Reading Public Library Foundation. To learn more about Isaac Fitzgerald, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. Writer's Bo...
2023-03-1453 min
The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'MearaEpisode 353: Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald is the author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confession (Bloomsbury) and a frequent contributor to The Today Show. Support: Patreon.com/cnfpod Social: @CNFPod Show notes/newsletter: brendanomeara.com
2023-01-271h 12
Live Wire with Luke BurbankIsaac Fitzgerald, Carmen Lagala, and No-No BoyHost Luke Burbank and announcer Elena Passarello chat about childhood misperceptions; writer Isaac Fitzgerald grapples with identity, forgiveness, and a new vision of masculinity in his searing memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts; stand-up comedian Carmen Lagala explains how her love of the WNBA broke up a teenage relationship; and singer-songwriter No-No Boy performs "Boat People" from his album 1975, as a tribute to the millions who fled southeast Asia after the fall of Saigon.
2022-09-1651 min
Writers on WritingMemoirist Isaac Fitzgerald, author of "Dirtbag, Massachusetts"Isaac Fitzgerald, author of the new memoir, Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional, talks with Barbara DeMarco-Barrett about the art, craft, and business of writing his memoir.Fitzgerald is the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts. He appears frequently on The Today Show and is also the author of the bestselling children's book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos (winner of an IACP Award). His writing has appear in The New York Times, The A...
2022-09-0700 minWriters on WritingIsaac Fitzgerald, Dirtbag, MassachusettsIsaac Fitzgerald, author of the new memoir, Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional, talks with Barbara DeMarco-Barrett about the art, craft, and business of writing his memoir.Isaac is the New York Times bestselling author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts. He appears frequently on The Today Show and is also the author of the bestselling children’s book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them and Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos (winner of an IACP Award). His writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Atl...
2022-09-0500 min
Hear the narrative behind every experienceDirtbag, MassachusettsVisit audiobookzap.com/audible to get free audiobook with a 30-day free trial!Title: Dirtbag, MassachusettsSubtitle: A ConfessionalCategories: Biography, Essay, FictionAuthor: Isaac FitzgeraldNarrator: Isaac FitzgeraldPublisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PlcRelease date: 08-18-2022Language: English
2022-08-1800 min
PivotA Landmark Climate Bill, Alex Jones Owes, and Guest Isaac FitzgeraldKara’s co-host for this episode is the one and only Sean Hayes! They discuss the Alex Jones verdict awarding more than $45 million to the parents of a Sandy Hook victim, and the Senate passing a landmark climate, health, and tax bill. Plus, people are paying big money to be podcast guests, HBO Max and Discovery+ are merging, and theaters are making a comeback. Then, they’re joined by Friend of Pivot, Isaac Fitzgerald to talk about his memoir, “Dirtbag, Massachusetts.”Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or via Yappa, at nymag...
2022-08-0959 min
Lit UpIsaac Fitzgerald on his memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts.This week on the pod, Angela welcomes her friend Isaac Fitzgerald to talk about his memoir Dirtbag, Massachusetts, which recently made its way onto the New York Times Bestseller list.Isaac is known for championing others on the Today Show, but Angie asks him about his life, including why he waited a decade to write this book.Isaac's recent piece on being an uncle for Esquire can be read here.Follow Isaac on Instagram and Twitter. Follow Lit Up on Instagram and Twitter, too!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
2022-08-0954 min
The Book ReviewChaos Among Spies After the Berlin Wall CrumblesDan Fesperman’s 13th thriller, “Winter Work,” is set just after the fall of the Berlin Wall. The Stasi, East Germany’s brutal Cold War intelligence service, was busy destroying evidence. The C.I.A. was just as busy trying to learn the enemy organization’s secrets.“The C.I.A., initially, had people calling ex-Stasi agents,” Fesperman says on this week’s podcast. “They got a hold of a directory with home phone numbers of some of these Stasi foreign intelligence people. And they started cold-calling them — like salesmen, like these irritating calls we get at home, except for the...
2022-07-2953 min
Otherppl with Brad Listi783. Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald is the author of the memoir-in-essays Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional, available from Bloomsbury.Fitzgerald appears frequently on The Today Show and is the author of the bestselling children's book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink and Knives & Ink (winner of an IACP Award). His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, the Best American Nonrequired Reading, and numerous other publications. He lives in Brooklyn.***Otherppl with Brad Listi is a weekly literary podcast featuring in-depth interviews with today's leading writers.
2022-07-271h 21
The Maris ReviewEpisode 165: Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald appears frequently on The Today Show and is the author of the bestselling children's book How to Be a Pirate as well as the co-author of Pen & Ink and Knives & Ink (winner of an IACP Award). His writing has appeared in the New York Times, the Guardian, the Best American Nonrequired Reading, and numerous other publications. He lives in Brooklyn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2022-07-2139 min
DebutifulIsaac Fitzgerald - Dirtbag, MassachusettsIsaac Fitzgerald, the author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, is basically the face of the literary world. From appearances on The Today Show, to supporting great writers via his social media, to editing at outlets like The Rumpus and Buzzfeed, Fitzgerald has done it all. His debut memoir explores his life before all that and it's a can't-miss book. He joined the podcast to talk about his career, his friendships from the literary community, and the moment he was able to finally call himself a writer.
Follow the author: www.isaacfitzgerald.net www.twitter.com/isaacfitzgerald, and www.instagram.com/isaac.fitzgerald
...
2022-07-2041 minPoured OverIsaac Fitzgerald on DIRTBAG, MASSACHUSETTS"I wish I could tell you that I went to a cabin and wrote it perfectly and got it in on time, and it just flowed out of me. But really, the truth of the matter is, it came in fits and starts. And it was written on notepads and half-filled notebooks and phone apps and bar napkins….I grew up in a time of a lot of white men writing, Oh, my sad childhood stories. And so, my whole thing was I'm not going to do that, I'm not going to do that." Isaac Fitzgerald walks through the world...
2022-07-1943 min
Bookin’193--Bookin’ w/ Isaac FitzgeraldThis week, host Jason Jefferies is joined by Isaac Fitzgerald, author of Dirtbag, Massachusetts, which is published by our friends at Bloomsbury. Topics of discussion include McSweeney's, happy accidents vs. sin, whether it is possible to read too many books, baseball, a child's perspective on financial security, books as religion, whether a parent should be their child's friend, shady priests, and much more. Copies of Dirtbag, Massachusetts can be ordered here from Explore Booksellers.
2022-07-1858 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 9Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podThe final chapter follows Nick looking back on Gatsby's funeral, a run in with Wolfsheim, and a meeting with Gatsby's father.Get SurfShark and protect yourself online todayVPN: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=20389Antivirus: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=934&aff_id=20389Get data brokers to stop selling your information with:Incogni: https://get.incogni.io/aff_c?offer_id=1219&aff_id...
2022-06-2037 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 8Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podFollowing the events of the previous night, Gatsby tells Nick about courting Daisy when they were younger. After spending lost of time with Gatsby, Nick has to go to work. Unable to stay focused Nick tries his best to continue his day. Then the story shifts to the Wilson and his eventual mission to find the driver of the car that hit his wife.Get SurfShark and protect yourself online todayVPN: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_...
2022-06-1731 min
Ampersand: The Poets & Writers PodcastDirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional by Isaac FitzgeraldIsaac Fitzgerald reads from the second chapter of his memoir, Dirtbag, Massachusetts: A Confessional, published in July 2022 by Bloomsbury.
2022-06-1505 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 7Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podThe 7th and longest chapter of this novel follows Gatsby, Nick, Daisy, Jordan, and Tom, heading into New York for the day. Tensions flair as Tom figures out what has been happening between Gatsby and Daisy. All of these events leading to a hit and runGet SurfShark and protect yourself online todayVPN: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=20389Antivirus: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=934&aff_id=20...
2022-06-1558 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 6Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podThis chapter explores more of Gatsby's past and is life changing meeting with Dan Cody. A meeting which changed his life forever, a meeting that made Gatsby strive for a life of wealth and success.Get SurfShark and protect yourself online todayVPN: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=20389Antivirus: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=934&aff_id=20389Get data brokers to stop selling your informatio...
2022-06-1327 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 5Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podThe time has finally come. The moment that Gatsby has waited all of this time for. Daisy is finally meeting him, the new him. No longer the man in an army uniform, but "The Great Gatsby." It doesn't start quite as planned, but sparks soon fly...Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links :)*Social*SHOPIFY: https://the-essential-reads.myshopify.com/INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/thees...
2022-06-1028 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 4Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podThe 4th chapter of my audiobook of "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.In this chapter, Nick goes out for lunch with Gatsby prior to a date with miss Jordan Baker. He learns a lot more about Gatsby's past, but is reminded why people seems to spread rumors about him. Then during his date with Jordan, he learns of Gatsby's daring plan...Thank you so much for listening, if you want to support the me go to any of these links...
2022-06-0835 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 3Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podThe third chapter of my audiobook of "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.In this chapter, Nick finally gets invited of one of Gatsby's elaborate parties, where he meets again with the young miss Jordan Baker. While there, he and Jordan hear more stories about the mythical man called Gatsby, each more crazy than the last. Finally, after most of the evening has passed, Nick finally meets the man that he already has heard so much about...
2022-06-0635 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 2Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podThe second chapter of my audiobook of "The Great Gatsby" by F. Scott Fitzgerald.This chapter follows Nick, and Tom catching the train to New York. En route, Tom makes Nick get off at a desolate place where he introduces Nick to a man named Wilson, and his wife called Myrtle, with whom Tom is having an affair. Get SurfShark and protect yourself online todayVPN: https://get.surfshark.net/aff_c?offer_id=926&aff_id=20389Antivirus: ht...
2022-06-0327 min
The Essential ReadsThe Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald chapter 1Send me a message. What do you think about the book/podThe first chapter introduces 4 of the main characters of the novel, Nick, the protagonist and narrator of the novel, who is a stock broker who has recently moved to West Egg village on Long Island. Trying to make some contacts after his move he decides to get in contact with a cousin who has has been out of touch with for a while, Daisy. Whilst at her enormous house, he meets a young woman named Jordan and finds out that Daisy's Hu...
2022-05-3134 min
The Greenlight Bookstore PodcastEp. QS100: Marlon James + Isaac Fitzgerald (May 26, 2022)For our one-hundredth(!) podcast episode, we’re releasing a very special conversation recorded at our first offsite book launch of 2022 celebrating the second volume of Moon Witch, Spider King, award-winning author Marlon James’s Dark Star trilogy, his “African Game of Thrones”. In the NYT-bestselling first volume, Black Leopard, Red Wolf, Sogolon the Moon Witch proved a worthy adversary to Tracker as they clashed across a mythical African landscape in search of a mysterious boy who disappeared. Now, in Moon Witch, Spider King, James takes us deep into Sogolon’s world as she fights to tell her own story, the chroni...
2022-05-261h 05
Free Library PodcastChloé Cooper Jones | Easy Beauty: A MemoirIn conversation with Isaac Fitzgerald
Freelance journalist Chloé Cooper Jones was a 2020 Pulitzer Prize finalist in feature writing for ''Fearing for His Life,'' a profile of the man who filmed NYPD officers killing Eric Garner. Also a philosophy professor, she has published articles in a wide array of periodicals, including The Believer, GQ, Vice, and New York magazine. She is the recipient of the 2020 Whiting Creative Nonfiction Grant and the 2021 Howard Foundation Grant from Brown University, and her work has been anthologized in The Best American Travel Writing and The Best American Sports Writing. A memoir about motherhood, disability, a...
2022-05-1359 min
This is Good for YouWalking Is Good For YouI am not someone who just goes for a walk. I’m from a place of strong car culture so if I can’t walk there within 15 minutes, I’m over it. Plus, I can’t separate walking from the years of street harassment I’ve been subjected to. So I don’t just have to figure out my physical energy levels but also… how safe will I be? If there was someone who can talk me into the meditative powers of going for a walk, it would be Isaac Fitzgerald, who’s reworked his life around incredibly long walks.Her...
2022-03-1854 min
MoneyNeverSleeps167: Techstars Tag Team | Isaac Kato and Pete Townsend on Web2 vs Web3Isaac Kato, who leads the Filecoin Techstars Accelerator program in Seattle joins Pete Townsend on this episode originally recorded as part of the Techstars Web3 Convo Series of fireside chats powered by the Launchpool Web3 Techstars Accelerator program in Ireland. In this chat, Isaac and Pete riff on the differences and similarities between Web2 and Web3 startups, the Lego blocks of Web3, defending your turf, incentivizing your users, keeping your community close, building your team, fundraising strategies ...and the Gaelic sport of hurling.
This episode of MoneyNeverSleeps is sponsored by Philip Lee, one of Ireland’s fastest-growing co...
2021-12-1034 min
Football Forever PodcastNorthwestern LB Paddy Fisher InterviewNorthwestern LB Paddy Fisher joins Isaac Saenz on the Pro Football Chase Podcast to discuss his college career and his preparations for the 2021 NFL Draft. Other topics include:-Pat Fitzgerald’s impact on his career -A recap of the 2020 season and what made it unique -His experience playing in the 2021 Senior Bowl -What he can offer as a 6-4, 240lb linebacker -More info on the pre-draft process and his training regimen/dietFisher finished his four-year college career with 389 tota...
2021-04-1620 min
This Might Help with Matt BraungerIsaac Fitgerald is a Party Monk Here to Help!Isaac Fitzgerald is a writer of essays, adult books, and even children's books! Kyle Kinane gave me his book "How to be a Pirate" for my daughter Rose and she loves it. He's also a story teller, a lovely guy, and a world-class drinking buddy. Like a lot of my episodes, we spend a good amount of time catching up on each other and talking about our new perspectives. We also talked writing, and all-around creation/dicking around. Whether you're into writing or just having fun (and that's all of you), you'll love this episode. THE CALLS:
2021-04-152h 21
The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life461: Isaac Fitzgerald/Brigette Barrager/Leigh Hobbs!In this week's episode, I speak with Isaac Fitzgerald and Brigette Barrager and Leigh Hobbs about children's books.
2021-02-281h 11
The Best Picture PodcastDark Victory (1939)Director: Edmund Goulding Producer: David Lewis Screenplay: Casey Robinson Photography: Ernie Haller Music: Max Steiner Cast: Bette Davis, George Brent, Humphrey Bogart, Geraldine Fitzgerald, Ronald Reagan Rotten Tomatoes: Critics: 87%/Audience: 81%
2020-05-1159 min
The Greenlight Bookstore PodcastQuarantine Season Episode 1: Emily St. John Mandel + Isaac FitzgeraldIn Greenlight's first-ever virtual event, bestselling Brooklyn author Emily St. John Mandel launches her new novel, The Glass Hotel, in a brilliant and charming conversation with beloved author and interviewer Isaac Fitzgerald. The two discuss Ponzi schemes, ghosts, music, alternate universes, and of course the increased interest in Mandel's previous novel Station Eleven, which imagines the aftermath of a worldwide pandemic. (Recorded March 24, 2020.)
2020-04-2552 min
Todd Nief's ShowJames FitzGerald (OPEX)James FitzGerald is the founder and president of OPEX and an all around systematic thinker and pattern matcher who has developed some pretty impressive insights into what makes people successful in mixed modal fitness. He's applied this insight into winning the CrossFit Games himself in 2007, coaching multiple other CrossFit Games athletes through OPEX and Big Dawgs, and developing continuing education through the OPEX CCP and the more recent Mixed Modal course. In this conversation, I wanted to dig into how James systemizes his thoughts and updates his mental models based upon experiences and new information - and how...
2019-04-051h 31
AM to DMGina Rodriguez is here! Also, Rick Gates did crimes and we make the case for a Vogue cover with Isaac Fitzgerald.
2018-08-081h 00
Consumed with Scott PorchBuzzfeed’s ‘AM to DM’ • Co-Hosts Saeed Jones and Isaac FitzgeraldBuzzfeed’s AM to DM is a morning talker that streams live on Buzzfeed and Twitter weekdays at 10 a.m. ET. Saeed Jones and Isaac Fitzgerald are the hosts.
---
Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/consumed/support
2018-03-1418 min
Muni DiariesEp 19: Isaac Fitzgerald's college antics on the MetroBuzzfeed Books Editor Isaac Fitzgerald proves a universal fact: stories happen on public transit in any city. In this Muni Diaries live performance, he shares the story of falling in love with a girl (and getting over it quickly) with the aid of a few heroic acts on the D.C. Metro.
2017-03-1413 min
Bite21 – The Secret Lives of ChefsWhy do so many chefs get tattoos? That’s just one question we asked this week’s guests, journalist Isaac Fitzgerald and illustrator Wendy MacNaughton, the duo behind the new book Knives and Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos. Also on this week’s episode, we talk with food writer Kat Kinsman about the epidemic rates of anxiety and depression among chefs—and why mental health is still a taboo subject in kitchens.
2016-12-1628 min
Great PodversationsColson Whitehead - The Underground RailroadHour-long interview of Colson Whitehead at the University of Louisville Kentucky Author Forum on Dec. 5, 2016. Interviewed by Buzzfeed's Isaac Fitzgerald.
2016-12-1357 min
The Racist Sandwich PodcastE15: The Stories We Tell (w/ Isaac Fitzgerald)In this episode, we interview Buzzfeed Books Editor Isaac Fitzgerald about his new book, Knives & Ink: Chefs and the Stories Behind Their Tattoos. The book, which features beautiful illustrations by Wendy Macnaughton, is out now. Isaac and Soleil share tattoo stories, both of which you don't want to miss. In addition to talking about the book, we grill Isaac on what it takes to be a good ally and gatekeeper in the publishing industry, which is so very homogenous We also have a few big announcements packed into this episode: Soleil is moving to Mexico to open a r...
2016-11-1745 min
2016-10-1825 min
Rocket Talk Podcast - ReactorRocket Talk Episode 76: Myke Cole and Isaac FitzgeraldWelcome back to the Rocket Talk podcast! We apologize for a few weeks delay, but two recordings had to be discarded due to bad audio. Nevertheless, we return in fine fashion!
This episode brings fantasy writing standout Myke Cole back to the show and welcomes BuzzFeed Books Editor, Isaac Fitzgerald for the first time. Isaac gives us the straight dope on BuzzFeed’s mission and breaks down their approach to content. Myke and Isaac then start a conversation about the intersection of genre fiction and general fiction in the modern cultural environment. Finally, Myke convinces you to buy...
2016-04-0100 min
The Tell ShowNever Have I EverThe Tell Show is a new podcast from BuzzFeed, hosted by Summer Anne Burton and Isaac Fitzgerald. Season 1 starts February 11th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2016-02-0405 min
Shipwreck SFNY > Book 4 > The Lord of the RingsIn October of 2015 we made the arduous journey to Brooklyn's Bell House for New York Super Week and formed the fellowship of Lauren Beukes, Isaac Fitzgerald, Myke Cole, Sarah Griffin, Molly Templeton, and Ashley C Ford to take up arms against The Lord of the Rings (with Cecil Baldwin as the party's raconteur). The results: worthy of many a ribald song in the Shire after dark.
2015-10-1000 min
So Many Damn Books22: Isaac Fitzgerald & "Infinite Home"Isaac Fitzgerald skates by the Damn Library and joins the guys to talk about his Pen & Ink series, Kathleen Alcott's "Infinite Home", and the joys of recommending books. Hilarity ensues. Also maybe some 80s metal. Fifteen Seconds of a Song: Belle & Sebastian, "Wrapped Up in Books" Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2015-08-251h 01
LongformEpisode 113: Wendy MacNaughtonWendy MacNaughton is a graphic journalist and the co-author of Pen & Ink: Tattoos and the Stories Behind Them.
"We mostly hear stories from big personalities who already have a spotlight on them. I think that everybody carries stories that are just as profound as the ones we hear from celebrities or whoever. I’m interested in the stories of people who don’t usually get to tell them. I think those are sometimes the most interesting."
Thanks to TinyLetter for sponsoring this week's episode.
Show Notes:
@wendymac
wendymacnaughton.com
wendymacnaughton.tumblr.com
[1:00] Pen & Ink (with Isaac Fitzgerald • Bloomsbury • Oct 2014)
[4:00] Pop-Up Magazine...
2014-10-151h 01
Almost Live at Mellow PagesEpisode 14: Isaac FitzgeraldDo you love the internet? Do you love books? In this episode, we hang with someone who loves both more than anyone you could ever hope to meet, Buzzfeed Books' managing editor, Isaac Fitzgerald. We talk about his career path from The Rumpus to McSweeney's and his move across America to New York City and Buzzfeed. We had a great time with Isaac and we know you will have a great time, too. Pop open a cold something and enjoy.
2014-08-121h 13