Best Tommy Tomlinson Podcasts (2024)

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Kristy Woodson Harvey discusses her new book, literary friends, and getting the details right 39:13

1d ago39:13

39:13

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to North Carolina author Kristy Woodson Harvey, whose 11th novel, “A Happier Life,” comes out next week. They talk about her new book, how she stays inspired, and how her career started with a squash that looked like Elvis.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Laura Hankin - ONE-STAR ROMANCE 27:30

2d ago27:30

27:30

In this interview, I chat with Laura Hankin about One-Star Romance, setting the book over a longer period of time than most rom-coms, the publishing world as a backdrop, writing a rom-com versus women's fiction, and much more. Looking for some great summer reads? Check out my Summer Reading Guide Preview or my complete printable 12-page 2024 Summer…

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Eli Saslow: Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times writer 53:58

3d ago53:58

53:58

On the intricacies of his latest article, "A Republican Election Clerk vs. Trump Die-Hards in a World of Lies." On how to convince subjects to open up to a media outlet they don't trust. On working with a photographer.

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Clare Pooley - HOW TO AGE DISGRACEFULLY 36:24

8d ago36:24

36:24

In this interview, I chat with Clare Pooley about How to Age Disgracefully, including a memorable dog in this book, how readers do not like dogs to die in books, Iona Iverson's various covers and titles, the easiest and hardest characters to write in this one, her research into gang behavior, and much more. Clare's recommended reads are: Weyward by…

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Morgan Jerkins: New York Times bestselling author and two-time National Magazine Award winner 43:18

10d ago43:18

43:18

On Kendrick, Drake and a fool's opinion of their beef; on a beautiful piece between Black-Italian cinematic ties; on Don Lemon as a voice for inspiration; on teaching those who can't write how to write.

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Susie Orman Schnall - ANNA BRIGHT IS HIDING SOMETHING 37:35

13d ago37:35

37:35

In this interview, I chat with Susie Orman Schnall about Anna Bright Is Hiding Something, how her marketing background helps her as an author, the research she conducted for this one, the Elizabeth Holmes effect, how she decided what invention to use, the Thursday Authors group, and much more. Susie's recommended reads are: Frozen River by Ariel La…

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James Lee Burke, at 87, is still writing mysteries and reaching for infinity 29:03

15d ago29:03

29:03

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson interviews a legend: the mystery writer James Lee Burke, who has written 46 books and is still going strong at age 87. He’s got a new novel out in his Dave Robicheaux series, and he talks to Tommy about that — and a lot more.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Annabel Monaghan - SUMMER ROMANCE 28:15

16d ago28:15

28:15

In this interview, I chat with Annabel Monaghan about Summer Romance, the term "hard pants", exploring grief as well as what it means to be a mother, multi-tasking, skateboarding, her book title, and much more. Annabel's recommended reads are: This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune Seven Summer Weekends by Jane L. Rosen Anna Bright Is Hidi…

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Keith Law, baseball writer for The Athletic 58:42

17d ago58:42

58:42

On the joys of writing about prospects on their way up. On why Kerry Lightenberg and the 2004 Blue Jays drove him to drink. On how a non-journalist from Harvard became one of the best. On dealing with editors.

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Ann Leary - I'VE TRIED BEING NICE 43:07

24d ago43:07

43:07

In this interview, I chat with Ann Leary about I've Tried Being Nice, why she decided to write this essay collection, how she is trying to no longer be a people pleaser, how hard it can be to get along with people as an introvert, why your priorities change as you get older, and much more. Ann's recommended reads are: In Cold Blood by Truman Capote…

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Sarah Leach: (Wrongly fired by Gannett) Holland Sentinel executive editor 36:32

24d ago36:32

36:32

On why Gannett did what Gannett does and wrongly fired her for bullshit corporate reasons. On the importance of local media. On a bunch of crazy right-wing zealots overtaking a town's government. On the transition to Substack and the need to report.

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Susan Elia MacNeal - THE LAST HOPE 26:03

1M ago26:03

26:03

In this interview, I chat with Susan Elia MacNeal about The Last Hope, ending the series, what she plans to do next, how this installment is based on actual events, including Coco Chanel and Kim Philby, the title of the book, and much more. Susan's recommended reads are: American Daughters by Piper Huguley Do What Godmother Says by L.S. Stratton Mi…

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SouthBound replay: Stephanie Stuckey revives her family's famous brand 31:37

1M ago31:37

31:37

This week on SouthBound, we’re re-airing host Tommy Tomlinson's 2022 interview with Stephanie Stuckey. Her family founded Stuckey’s, the iconic roadside stands of the South. And after a long fallow period, she bought the company and is resurrecting the brand.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Hugh Ryan: Queer writer and historian, author of, "The Women's House of Detention: A Queer History of a Forgotten Prison" 52:04

1M ago52:04

52:04

On proudly being recognized as "The queer writer ...". On the Manhattan prison that inspired a book. On writing about people and issues who have been largely ignored and scorned. On writing and self-discovery.

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Kelly Hooker - Our Favorite Books of January - March 2024 43:13

1M ago43:13

43:13

In this episode, Kelly and I chat about our favorite books that published in January through March 2024. Our shared top reads: First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston The Turtle House by Amanda Churchill Kelly’s remaining top reads: Mercury by Amy Jo Burns Everyone But Myself by Julie Chavez Drinker of Ink by Shannon Castelon Mrs. Quinn’s Rise to Fame by O…

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Curry Kirkpatrick: Legendary former Sports Illustrated, ESPN the Magazine writer 1:02:48

1M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

On the anger of Bobby Knight and the love of Christian Laettner. On why John McEnroe was a brat and why Dean Smith only gave five minutes. On the magic of Sports Illustrated in the 1960s and the splendor of Frank Deford.

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Eileen Garvin - CROW TALK 36:02

2M ago36:02

36:02

In this interview, I chat with Eileen Garvin about Crow Talk, the inspiration for Adam, writing a book during COVID, creating her own field guide, the characters that were the easiest and hardest to write, the title and cover, and much more. Eileen's recommended reads are: Solito by Javier Zamora Yellowface by R.F. Kuang Inciting Joy: Essays by Ros…

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Mike Collins interviews Tommy Tomlinson about his new book, 'Dogland' 52:40

1M ago52:40

52:40

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson sits in the guest's chair. Mike Collins, the host of “Charlotte Talks,” interviews Tommy about his new book, “Dogland.” It’s about the Westminster Dog Show and the bond between dogs and their people.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Sam Amico: Hoops Wire writer, owner, Grand Puba 43:13

1M ago43:13

43:13

On finding joy in the aggregating of NBA info. On the fight for survival in the modern media landscape. On long-ago hockey fights and BYU-Wyoming games and dog sled races.

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Chris Cillizza: Longtime CNN, Washington Post/Substack political writer/guru 50:18

2M ago50:18

50:18

On whether being close to politics causes one to look less terrifyingly at politics. On whether CNN is still a worthwhile spot. On why one is better served covering sports than government. On the transition to Substack.

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Michelle Collins Anderson - THE FLOWER SISTERS 35:11

2M ago35:11

35:11

In this interview, I chat with Michelle Collins Anderson about The Flower Sisters, inspired by an actual event from 1928, her daily family newsletter, how she decided to structure the story, the highlights of writing the book, the title and cover, and much more. Michelle's recommended reads are: The Husbands by Holly Gramazio Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar…

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Pete Candler delves into the untold history of the South, and of his own family 42:44

2M ago42:44

42:44

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson talks to Pete Candler. He comes from a storied Southern family—one of his ancestors founded Coca-Cola—but Pete has written a new book about the secrets in his family’s history, and in the South’s history as well.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Tommy Tomlinson - DOGLAND 35:11

2M ago35:11

35:11

In this interview, I chat with Tommy Tomlinson about Dogland, how he became interested in the world of show dogs and the Westminster Dog Show, following Striker and his handler, creating the interludes throughout the book, what surprised him the most when researching this one, the purple cover, and much more. Tommy's recommended reads are: Being a …

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Tommy Tomlinson: Author, "Dogland: Passion, Glory, and Lots of Slobber at the Westminster Dog Show" 47:20

2M ago47:20

47:20

On the weird coolness of the Westminster Dog Show. On having an open mind to unique scenes and people. On why one writes a book about dogs. On writing through hell.

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Amy Lin - HERE AFTER 34:10

2M ago34:10

34:10

In this interview, I chat with Amy Lin about Here After, writing about the grief she experienced after losing her husband, narrating her audiobook and how that process worked, creating a book that is a mirror versus a guidebook, writing in the present tense and moving around in time, the title and cover, and much more. Amy's recommended reads are: …

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Kelly Hooker - Our Literary Lookbook and Summer Reading Guides 34:20

2M ago34:20

34:20

In this episode, Kelly Hooker and I discuss our upcoming Literary Lookbook and our Summer Reading Guides and how they are different. Kelly’s Summer Reading Guide Preview Selections: All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker Same As It Ever Was by Clare Lombardo Cindy’s Summer Reading Guide Preview Selections: How to Age Disgracefully by Clare Po…

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Amy Gutierrez: Emmy Award-winning reporter and author of, "Smarty Marty Takes the Field" 54:33

2M ago54:33

54:33

On the word-choice decisions one must make when writing a children's book. On the (gasp!) Dodger-loving grandma who inspired a character. On why we should cut Barry Bonds a break and why Will Clark is a lovely dude. On the hyper-criticized hug of a Major League pitcher.

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Piper Huguley - AMERICAN DAUGHTERS 32:13

2M ago32:13

32:13

In this interview, I chat with Piper Huguley about American Daughters, writing about the secret friendship between Portia Washington and Alice Roosevelt, how she learned about their relationship, her research, how her book cover came to be, why she chose the time period she did to write about, and much more. Piper's recommended reads are: The Best …

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It's our second panel of SouthBound Live, a discussion about the future of Charlotte 53:13

2M ago53:13

53:13

This week on SouthBound, host Tommy Tomlinson convenes a panel of three experts on Charlotte for his second SouthBound Live event about the future of the city. This time we’re talking about affordable housing, equity, and what we can learn from the city’s history.By Tommy Tomlinson

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Richard Hoffer: Former Sports Illustrated, Los Angeles Times writer 42:37

2M ago42:37

42:37

On the highs and lows of chasing around Barry Bonds for six days (and being blown off repeatedly); on what it was to cover Mike Tyson in his prime; on the death of boxing writing; on why he left the business and never looked back.

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Meghan Friedlander and Luca Dotti - AUDREY HEPBURN IN PARIS 47:18

3M ago47:18

47:18

In this interview, I chat with Meghan Friedlander and Luca Dotti (Audrey's son) about Audrey Hepburn in Paris, how the cover came about, why Luca asked Meghan to write this book, Audrey and her connection to Paris, how Meghan started her blog, getting the rights to the rare photos used in the book, how so many photos in this book have not been publ…

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Mary Webber O'Malley and Pamela Klinger Horn - Spring/Summer Recommended Reads 1:00:01

3M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Mary Webbey O'Malley and Pamela Klinger-Horn join me to recommend their favorites reads of Spring and Summer 2024. Mary's selections: April Days of Wonder by Caroline Leavitt Somehow by Anne Lamott May Long Island by Colm Toibin Long After We Are Gone by Terah Shelton Harris The Klanman's Son by R. Derek Black June Bear by Julia Phillips Service by…

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Holly Gramazio - THE HUSBANDS 31:59

3M ago31:59

31:59

In this interview, I chat with Holly Gramazio about The Husbands, how she came up with the unique premise for The Husbands, creating all of the different husbands and the many more that were left out of the book, why Lauren's life continues moving forward, creating the attic and coming up with how it would work in the novel, and much more. Holly's …

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Justin Sayles: Editor/Writer, The Ringer and creator/host of "The Wedding Scammer" podcast 1:01:44

3M ago1:01:44

1:01:44

On the lengths he went through to track down and corner a master scam artist. On whether podcasts have a future as a journalistic medium. On what happens when you don't use material from people you interviewed.

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Jo Piazza - THE SICILIAN INHERITANCE 30:09

3M ago30:09

30:09

In this interview, I chat with Jo Piazza about The Sicilian Inheritance, how this book is inspired by a family story, Sicily as a setting, why she chose for Sara to be a chef, plotting versus pantsing, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more. Jo's recommended reads are: Finlay Donovan Rolls the Dice by Elle Cosimano The Hou…

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It's SouthBound Live, a panel discussion about the future of Charlotte 50:29

3M ago50:29

50:29

This week on SouthBound, we've got a live recording of a SouthBound panel discussion on the future of Charlotte. The panelists are Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools Superintendent Crystal Hill; Sil Ganzó, the founder of ourBRIDGE, which provides after-school programs for immigrant and refugee children; and John Searby, director of the Catawba Riverkeep…

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Jesse Q. Sutanto - THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE AUNTIES 24:58

3M ago24:58

24:58

In this interview, I chat with Jesse Q. Sutanto about The Good, the Bad, and the Aunties, creating and now ending this series, the screen adaptation and its status, the highlight of writing this book, her writing process and how she shares it on Instagram, incorporating the Chinese new Year, infusing humor into her stories, and much more. Jesse's r…

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Allison Pataki - FINDING MARGARET FULLER 39:55

3M ago39:55

39:55

In this interview, I chat with Allison Pataki about Finding Margaret Fuller, how she learned about Margaret Fuller and decided to write about her, why her goal is to educate and entertain, visiting Concord, her in-depth Author's Note, Fuller's rivalry with Edgar Allen Poe, and much more. Allison's recommended reads are: Remarkably Bright Creatures …

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Sarah D. Bunting: Lord of all bloggers and founder of Tomato Nation and Television Without Pity 52:23

3M ago52:23

52:23

On the heyday of the blogger and what became of the genre. On why James Van Der Beek earned her scorn. On how one becomes less cruel (for sport) with age. On whether blogs have a place in 2024.

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Cara Hunter - ALL THE RAGE 37:51

3M ago37:51

37:51

In this interview, I chat with Cara Hunter about All the Rage, how the DI Fawley series came about, creating a police procedural series, basing All the Rage on a real-life case, the title and its mutliple meanings, when book 7 will be out, and much more. Cara's recommended reads are: What Have You Done? by Shari Lapena Anna O by Matthew Blake The W…

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Rebecca Serle - EXPIRATION DATES 29:24

3M ago29:24

29:24

In this interview, I chat with Rebecca Serle about Expiration Dates, incorporating magic into her books, how magic opens up the world she is creating, how she chooses her characters' names, how her title and cover came about, what surprised her the most when writing this one, and much more. Rebecca's recommended reads are: Good Material by Dolly Al…

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Jennifer Ryan - THE UNDERGROUND LIBRARY 33:57

3M ago33:57

33:57

In this interview, I chat with Jennifer Ryan about The Underground Library, writing a book about books and libraries, how her role as book editor informed her writing, what surprised her the most when writing this one, her stunning cover, and much more. Jennifer's recommended reads are: The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry The Paper…

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Cora Hall: Knoxville News Sentinel Tennessee women's basketball beat writer 45:20

3M ago45:20

45:20

On covering the Lady Vols as they approach yet another NCAA Tournament; on making the leap from Ferris State to the big leagues; on women athletes and the passion of self expression; on landing a sweet gig out of college.

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