episodes

May 7, 2024

Elizabeth O’Connor “Whale Fall”

Chatter rolls into May with David, Torie, and America’s favorite book festival founder Mayor Jud Ashman. They rave about the Derby, bemoan the celebrification (is that…

April 30, 2024

Susan Page “The Rulebreaker: The Life and Times of Barbara Walters”

“Relentless.” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, Jamie, and Claude. Jamie’s just back from Costa Rica – a definite yes for travel. They bid a fond farewell…

April 9, 2024

Eric Blehm “The Darkest White”

“You never know about tomorrow.” Chatter rolls with Torie and COB’s favorite Mayor, Jud Ashman. The eclipse eclipses March Madness. Shout outs to Rob Dundon, Jake,…

March 26, 2024

James Grady “The Smoke in Our Eyes”

“The book he was meant to write.” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, and Jamie. March Madness rules and inspires book ideas. Torie spots COB authors in…

March 5, 2024

Liza Mundy “The Sisterhood”

“Secrets that should be told.” Chatter rolls in like a lion with David, Torie, Jamie, and special guest Ann Hornaday. In addition to the usual, they’re…

February 13, 2024

Louis Ferrante “Borgata: Rise of Empire – A History of the American Mafia.”

“It’s really life lessons.” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, and celebrity mixologist Rodney Ferguson. They break down the Super Bowl and marvel at the life well…

February 6, 2024

Mark Wish – “Necessary Deeds”

“Ferrari Brain” Chatter rolls with Claude, Torie, and Jamie. They hope the best for King Charles, and Torie gets to rave about Pebble Beach. The “most…

January 24, 2024

Chip Reid “Battle Scars”

“Effects that last a lifetime.” Chatter rolls into 2024 with David, Torie, and Jamie. They praise Tara VanDerveer, the winningest NCAA basketball coach, break down self-publisher…

December 19, 2023

Rebecca Renner “Gator Country: Deception, Danger and Alligators in the Everglades”

“Empathy” Chatter rolls into the holidays with David, Torie, Marc Sterne and our favorite Mayor Jud Ashman. Book news (COB authors continue to crush “best of”…