Shows
Paperback PiratesJayber Crow by Wendell BerryHow much does a barber in a small town really know? As it turns out, quite a bit.2023-06-0433 min
Paperback PiratesZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Part 2An examination of 4 Zen Wisdoms from the second half of Robert Pirsig's book.2022-06-0308 minPaperback PiratesZen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Part 1A review of the first half of Robert Pirsig's bestseller. Including Best, Worst, Surprise.2022-04-2910 minPaperback PiratesLean On Pete by Willy VlautinLean On Pete: A Search for Family
An essay on Willy Vlautin's 2010 novel, an American journey story. Named for the horse but not really about the horse, this book follows Charley as he runs from Oregon to Wyoming in search of the family he's never had. Not written explicitly for horse lovers, but an engaging tale with a hero worth cheering for.2022-04-1210 min
Paperback PiratesConcussion TreatmentAn article on modern concussion treatment.2022-04-0713 min
Paperback PiratesWhere The Crawdads Sing by Delia OwensToday, we are reviewing the phenomenal Where The Crawdads Sing. We take a look at the ending and contemplate how the ending maintains popular appeal but lacks a certain literary depth. Check out the essay on paperbackpirates.com or chime in with an email to paperbackpirates@gmail.com2022-03-2911 min
Paperback PiratesDeep HealingA non-fiction essay about fathers and sons, death, and forgiveness, this is a reflection about the unexpected light that can come in dark times.2022-03-2206 min
Paperback PiratesThe Great Gatsby: The Darkest Thing You Read in High SchoolAn essay addressing an idea at the heart of Gatsby.2022-03-1508 minPaperback PiratesSatchel by Larry TyeJeremy Duprey, a well-read and passionate baseball fan, joins the show to discuss a book about American legend Satchel Paige.2021-05-1057 minPaperback PiratesThe Captain Class by Sam WalkerWill Malde swings by the show to discuss the idea of a captain, what makes for a good captain, and how to leverage these ideas for the betterment of a team.2020-12-2352 minPaperback PiratesOpen Season by CJ BoxShaley Lensegrav stops by the show to discuss the modern Western hero Joe Pickett and the prolific Wyoming writer CJ Box.2020-08-1337 minPaperback PiratesThe Adventures of Huckleberry FinnCarly Speidel joins the show to discuss one of the great American novels. We discuss what the story has meant through the years and how it still holds up despite the controversy surrounding it.2020-07-2357 minPaperback PiratesAll the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthyBob Speirs, American outdoor author, stops by the show to discuss All the Pretty Horses. We get into a wide-ranging discussion about epigenics (inherited memories from ancestors), why every boy gets his heart broken, and how the American West has changed. Bob's work can be found at South Dakota Hunting (link below). He is also the winner of the 2017 SDHC Veteran's Writing Prize.
https://southdakotahunting.com/columnist/bob-speirs2020-05-081h 05
Paperback PiratesThe Secret Adversary by Agatha ChristieCarly Speidel joins the show to discuss her favorite genre and what makes for a truly great mystery. Offbeat detectives and how to sell 1 billion books are also brought up. Join us for a lively, engaging chat about the greatest mystery writer of all time.2020-05-0548 min
Paperback PiratesHank the Cowdog: The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse by John R. EricksonCarly Speidel joins the show to discuss a childhood favorite. We reminisce about how we saw the characters as children and more how those perceptions have changed 20 years later. We also discuss John R. Erickson's incredible self-publishing success and question why no one has turned these books into an animated series.2020-05-0232 min
Paperback PiratesWild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter by Tom ClavinWill Malde, Deadwood tour guide and all-around smart guy, stops by the show to discuss the definitive Wild Bill biography.2020-04-2953 min
NASCAR on NBC podcastEp. 116a: William Byron, Aric Almirola, Trevor Bayne, Michael McDowell, AJ Allmendinger and Clint Bowyer from the Media TourA collection of NASCAR drivers discuss what's new on and off the track in 2018.
Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.2018-01-2631 min
NASCAR on NBC podcastEpisode XII: Trevor Bayne and Danica PatrickThe 2011 Daytona 500 winner on his career ups and downs, and NASCAR's most successful female driver discusses her connection to kids, her 2016 season, Tony Stewart and more.
Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports.2016-04-271h 06