episodes

May 16, 2023

Cheryl A Head “Time’s Undoing”

“Truth and hope.” Renaissance man Nevin Martell joins David and Torie to talk food, foraging, and the Gaithersburg Book Festival. They answer emails and talk about…

May 9, 2023

Susan Wels “An Assassin in Utopia: The true story of a nineteenth-century sex cult and a president’s murder”

“Worlds colliding.” Jamie McIntyre and Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman join Torie as Chatter rolls into spring. They bemoan what’s happening in horse racing, learn why Gaithersburg…

April 25, 2023

Dennis Lehane “Small Mercies”

“Hell-bent.” It’s a Chatter hall of fame as David and Torie are joined by Angie Kim, Tope Folarin, and Lou Bayard. They bemoan book banning and…

April 18, 2023

Matthew Salesses – “Sense of Wonder”

“Navigation” Torie and David welcome back Mike Croley, award winning author, teacher and golf fanatic. They break down the sale (thank heaven) of the Washington football…

April 11, 2023

Ilyon Woo: “MASTER SLAVE HUSBAND WIFE” An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom”

“Love” Chatter rolls with David, Torie, Jamie, and our favorite Mayor – Jud Ashman. They break down the Masters (sadly good for LIV), and Jud updates…

March 28, 2023

Emily St. John Mandel “Sea of Tranquility”

“Time, being and perspective.” Chatter rolls with a packed house as Angie Kim, Michael Kornheiser and Rodney Ferguson join David, Torie and Claude. Rodney’s just back…

March 21, 2023

Alma Katsu “Red London”

“Seductive.” March madness is underway with Torie, David, and returning author (and secret sports fan) Ana Reyes. Chatter welcomes its youngest author, 10 year old Manny…

March 7, 2023

Ed Aymar “No Home For Killers”

“Families!” Chatter rolls into March with David, Torie and Jud Ashman. Jud debriefs the 2023 Gaithersburg Book Festival on May 20 with dozens of authors and…

February 28, 2023

Tiffany McDaniel “On the Savage Side”

“Disturbing and inspiring.” Chatter wraps up February with betting, debates and a deeply provocative book. David, Torie, and Jamie revisit Super Bowl betting – the most…