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Criminal TypesBonus Episode: Crime book publishing with editor Jennifer BarthGo behind the scenes of publishing the crime books we all love to read in this bonus episode! Today Abby sits down with Jennifer Barth, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor at Knopf, for a discussion of Jennifer’s career, the crime books that got her hooked on the genre, and some of the amazing crime fiction and true crime authors Jennifer has edited. Abby and Jennifer talk plot twists, crime TV shows versus crime books, upcoming releases, and lots more. For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Che...
2023-07-0533 minCriminal TypesJo Nesbø on returning to his beloved, best-selling Harry Hole series in KILLING MOONJo Nesbø is a New York Times bestselling writer whose books have sold over 55 million copies around the world. In today’s episode, Abby sits down with Jo while he’s on book tour in New York for a discussion of Jo’s crime writing career, the recurring character who has become a hallmark of Jo’s crime novels, the Scandinavian crime writing tradition, and much more. In Jo’s latest thriller KILLING MOON, Jo’s beloved series lead Harry Hole returns to Oslo to track down a serial killer targeting women with ties to a local real estate magnate.
2023-06-2734 minCriminal TypesClémence Michallon on serial killers, true crime, and her debut thriller THE QUIET TENANTIn today’s episode, Abby sits down with author Clémence Michallon, whose debut thriller THE QUIET TENANT tells the story of a serial killer through the perspectives of three women in his life: his daughter, his new girlfriend, and the woman he has been keeping captive in his garden shed. Abby and Clémence talk about serial killers (and why so many of us can’t get enough serial killer stories), the world of true crime, and how Clémence’s background in journalism influenced her approach to writing crime fiction.For more on this book: https://w...
2023-06-2050 minCriminal TypesRiley Sager, author of THE LAST TIME I LIEDRiley Sager is the New York Times bestselling author of seven novels, including SURVIVE THE NIGHT and FINAL GIRLS. His latest is THE LAST TIME I LIED, a tense and twisty thriller about a summer camp that’s impossible to forget—no matter how hard you try.For more on this book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/567258/the-last-time-i-lied-by-riley-sager/For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:Books Connect Us: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/books-connect-us/id1059532301...
2023-06-1346 minCriminal TypesAmanda Jayatissa, author of the wedding thriller YOU'RE INVITEDAmanda Jayatissa is the award-winning author of My Sweet Girl. Her new novel YOU'RE INVITED is a dangerously addictive thriller about a lavish Sri Lankan wedding celebration that not everyone will survive.What could be worse than your ex-boyfriend marrying your childhood best friend? Getting accused of her murder.For more on this book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670364/youre-invited-by-amanda-jayatissa/For more on the podcast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/articles/criminal-types-podcast/Enjoyed CRIMINAL TYPES? Check out other podcasts from Penguin Random House:Books Connect Us: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...
2023-06-0653 minCriminal TypesSimone St. James, author of THE BOOK OF COLD CASESThis week Abby speaks to Simone St. James, the New York Times bestselling and award-winning author of The Sun Down Motel, The Broken Girls, and The Haunting of Maddy Clare. She wrote her first ghost story, about a haunted library, when she was in high school, and spent twenty years behind the scenes in the television business before leaving to write full-time. In her chilling new novel THE BOOK OF COLD CASES a true crime blogger gets more than she bargained for while interviewing the woman acquitted of two cold case slayings.For more on this book...
2023-05-3049 minCriminal TypesCJ Tudor on Agatha Christie, horror, and writing about the apocalypseCJ Tudor is the award-winning author of chilling thrillers including THE CHALK MANand THE BURNING GIRLS. Her newest book THE DRIFT is a gripping story of catastrophe and survival, following three ordinary people risking it all for a chance at redemption. In today’s episode, Abby talks with CJ about writing books that blur genre boundaries, their mutual love of My Chemical Romance, and the influence of both Agatha Christie and Stephen King on her post-apocalyptic new thriller THE DRIFT. For more on this book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671523/the-drift-by-c-j-tudor/For more on...
2023-05-2342 minCriminal TypesLisa Gardner on a visit to the body farm, the surprising reality of disappearances at U.S. national parks, and her latest thriller ONE STEP TOO FARLisa Gardner is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of 20 suspense novels. Her latest is ONE STEP TOO FAR, a chilling thriller about a young man gone missing in the wilderness of Wyoming…and the secrets uncovered by the desperate effort to find him. In this episode Abby talks to Lisa Gardner about visiting the Tennessee body farm, how her fascination with real-world research has informed her crime writing, the surprising reality of disappearances at national parks across the US, and writing missing persons mysteries.For more on this book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/673510/one-step-too-far-by-lisa-gardner/F...
2023-05-1649 minCriminal TypesIsabel Cañas on the unexpected intersection of witchcraft and organized religion in THE HACIENDAIsabel Cañas is the author of THE HACIENDA, a debut supernatural suspense novel—set in the aftermath of the Mexican War of Independence—about a remote house, a sinister haunting, and the woman pulled into their clutches. On today's episode Abby and Isabel discuss growing up in a possibly-haunted house, the influence of Gothic literature on her writing, and balancing elements of romance and horror in her fiction.Plus we play America's favorite gameshow STUMP THE ABBY, in which Abby gives some great recommendations for spooky thrillers.For more on this book: https://www.pengu...
2023-05-111h 01Criminal TypesJohn Grisham on how the Dixie Mafia factors into his new thriller THE BOYS FROM BILOXIOn our very first episode Abby is joined by legendary author John Grisham, who is the author of over 30 novels such as THE FIRM, THE CLIENT, and A TIME TO KILL. His latest thriller THE BOYS FROM BILOXI is set against the backdrop of Biloxi's dark underbelly, where vice is controlled by small cabal of mobsters, many of them rumored to be members of the Dixie Mafia.In this conversation John Grisham discusses his career, his background in law and his work with The Innocence Project, and how Hollywood's early interest in his novel THE FIRM helped...
2023-05-0950 min
This Is TASTEGail Simmons
Gail Simmons is a very cool human being—had to say that from the jump! While many know her best from Top Chef, Gail’s career in food expands way beyond a judge’s table. She trained at culinary school and went on to assist legendary food writer and columnist Jeffrey Steingarten. She also worked the line in busy New York City restaurants and is the author of two books, including her latest, Bringing It Home. We wanted to have her on the show to talk about her past in New York City restaurant kitchens and what we can expect...
2023-03-1350 min
The McCaw Podcast UniverseA Nightmare on Elm Street 4: The Dream Master w/ Pat Stango & Clayton GumbertToday we're joined by the B.O. Boys to talk about the auteur, "Freddy Krueger!" This time he's out to turn people into cockroaches, create pizza out of people, and create a beautiful short film. Listen and follow https://linktr.ee/theboboyspodcast Check out our patreon episode on Edward Scissorhands: MPU: The Sequel
2022-11-111h 43
The McCaw Podcast UniverseThe Dark Knight Rises w/ Pat Stango & Clayton GumbertWhen I say, "I am" - You say, "Gotham's Reckoning!" "I am" - "Gotham's Reckoning!" "I am" - "Gotham's Reckoning!" Today we are joined by the B.O. Boys to talk about how this movie is Christopher Nolan's Gremlins 2, the bane voice, and of course the worst on screen death ever. Listen to B.O. Boys Follow us on Twitter This month on Patreon we cover the 1966 Batman movie: MPU: The Sequel Watch my YouTube show: First Family Release Show
2021-05-141h 51
DYM PodcastSean Sees Creed IIThis week we bring you another special crossover episode! Sean joins the hosts of How to Watch Movies the Right Way, Pat Stango, Erin Rose & Clayton Gumbert, to talk about the latest Rocky movie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Ghosted StoriesEp. 79: How to Watch Movie Relationships the Right Way w/ Pat Stango & Clayton GumbertThis week on Ghosted Stories, Chelsea (@thechelseawhite) and Erin (@erinleafe) chat with Pat Stango (@PatStango) and Clayton Gumbert hosts of the How To Watch Movies the Right Way podcast (@HowToWatchMovie)! First we unpack the email we got from a woman Clayton ghosted and talked about in a past episode and then Pat and Clayton break down some of their favorite movie relationship including Best Couple, Best Meeting, Best Enemy to Lovers and more, and of course we all interject our own real-life examples of each as well. We would love you for subscribing, rating, and reviewing and telling a friend...
2018-05-1700 min