A monthly chat with guests from the world of musicals, comedy and improv. From the people behind the West End sensation Showstopper! The Improvised Musical
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Across the Pond is a podcast about the most discussed and anticipated books on both sides of the Atlantic. Texas indie bookstore owner Lori Feathers and UK publisher Sam Jordison bring their unique perspectives on the book business, local literary trends, and author news. In each episode Lori and Sam will also provide a critical take on an important book, discussing how it has been anticipated and received on either side of the pond. Exciting US and UK authors occasionally join Lori and Sam ...
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95. Mark Bowles "All My Precious Madness"
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Publishers' costs: printing vs AI; even more love for libraries; we chat with Mark Bowles about the erudite, grumpy narrator of his captivating new novel, All My Precious Madness. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram:…
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Andrew and Ali join awesome West Ender Nic Myers to discuss Cabaret, Swingo and the perfect morning. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys. Catch Showstopper! on tour - showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopper
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National Novel Writing Month takes a hit for its position on AI; the 20th anniversary of a novel we love: Susanna Clarke's Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell; and we visit with writer Jamie Quatro on her novel Two-Step Devil about an outsider artist in Appalachia who professes to be a prophet of God. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear…
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93. Noémi Kiss-Deáki, "Mary and the Rabbit Dream"
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A home robbery is thwarted when the thief gets distracted by a book; what's the latest trend in book cover art?; and we talk to writer Noémi Kiss-Deáki on her novel Mary and the Rabbit Dream, based on the true story of Mary Toft, a woman believed to have given birth to rabbits. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at…
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Andrew, Ali and Duncan talk to Rufus Hound about the mechanics of comedy and getting engaged on stage. Ali and Andrew are at the festival and have some reccommendations for you but it'll be over by the time you read this, so do with that what you will/ Autumn tour tix onsale now! showstopperthemusical.com…
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Liverpool library defies riots and fire; the inaugural Inside Literary Prize; and writer Claire Kilroy joins us to talk about Soldier Sailor, her striking novel on the precarity and joy of early motherhood. Inside Literary Prize https://www.innovatingjustice.org/publications/inside-prize-podcast https://www.innovatingjustice.org/publications/inside…
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Scandal at the Hugo Awards; Do straight guys hate novels?; writer Kazim Ali is our guest to talk about his novel, Indian Winter, Coach House Books' submission for the 2024 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, …
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There are the Clintons, there are the Kennedys, and then there are the Strallens... Ali and Andrew chat to Zizi about her forthcoming concert performance of Oklahoma - and being naughty with Judy Dench on the set of Cats. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys! Catch us at the Edinburgh Fringe! www.showstopperthemusical.com…
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90. J.L. Carr "A Month in the Country"
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That controversial NYT Top 100 List; should a writer's life affect our appreciation of their work; Sam and Lori love J. L. Carr's A Month in the Country and count the ways! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across…
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Librarian superheroes; dog-hair mittens; and we talk to author Sarah Perry about her fascinating new novel, Enlightenment. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, …
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Ali and Andrew are joined by musical comedian Katie Pritchard, as well as Showstopper Musical Supervisor Duncan Walsh Atkins. Ali ups the difficult with a guess-the-lyric game and they sing about realising your dreams. Watch Katie's Disco Ball on ITVX here - https://www.itv.com/watch/katie-pritchard-disco-ball/10a3844 Tickets for Showstopper! here …
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Arundhati Roy faces prison for a speech made fourteen years ago; summer reading plans; and, we talk to writer Andrew O'Hagan about his wonderfully capacious novel of contemporary London, Caledonian Road. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers,…
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Are debut novels failing to launch? And we talk to writer Clare Pollard about her latest novel, The Modern Fairies, on female literary salons during the reign of Louis XIV and how the retellings of old stories for the salons became some of our most enduring fairy tales. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Acr…
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86. Alex Pugsley, " The Education of Aubrey McKee"
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Previous guests win big awards; the high production costs for small presses; and we talk to writer and filmmaker Alex Pugsley about his new novel, The Education of Aubrey McKee. Galley Beggar Press- What does a book cost? Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Boo…
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Commemorating Paul Auster; praising Miss MacIntosh, My Darling; and we talk to writer Ada Zhang on the one year anniversary of her debut story collection, The Sorrows of Others. Miss MacIntosh, My Darling Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers…
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Ali, Andrew and Chris talk to Abbie Budden about influencing, revolving and storytelling. Chris Ash on keys. Andrew was still suffering a little from tonsilitis when this was recorded. He's better now. showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopperpod
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84. Danielle Dutton, "Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other"
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Sam is a Swiftie; Rushdie's new memoir Knife is amazing; and we talk to writer and publisher Danielle Dutton about strangeness, attention and form in her new book, Prairie, Dresses, Art, Other. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordi…
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Finding a way to print books while sacrificing fewer trees; questioning if there aren't just too many books being published these days? We chat with the talented and engaging Scarlett Thomas about her thrilling new novel, The Sleepwalkers. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pre…
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82. Douglas Westerbeke, "A Short Walk Through a Wide World"
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It's the 50th anniversary of Stephen King's novel, Carrie; bad news for the distribution of small press literature in the US; and we talk to debut author Douglas Westerbeke about his imaginative new novel, A Short Walk Through a Wide World. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pr…
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Andrew, Ali and Chris talk to a second Andrew about Funny Things that might happen on the way to a forum, and about how life is a Cabaret. Chris Ash on keys!By Showstopper
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81. Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu (translators), "Lojman"
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Annoucements from our literary prizes; a new publishing model promises greater equity for authors; be a "reader-in-residence;" and we talk to Aron Aji and Selin Gökçesu,Turkish to English translators of the gripping novel of Eastern Anatolia, Lojman by Ebru Ojen, published by City Lights and a finalist for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, …
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We talk to writer Lars Iyer about his smart, sophisticated, and very funny campus novel, My Weil, in which a group of Disaster Studies PhD students in Manchester befriend a modern-day Simone Weil. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jo…
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Ali, Andrew and Matt chat to Beverley Klein about her intimidating CV! Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys! showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopper
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79. Sebastián Martínez Daniell, "Two Sherpas"
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Reading IS sexy; Sendak estate publshes posthumous kid's book; and we talk to Sebastián Martínez Daniell about his novel, Two Sherpas, published by Charco Press and longlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Intera…
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Is streaming bad for audiobooks? We talk longlists for the Galley Beggar Press short story prize and the Republic of Consciousness Prize for small presses in the US & Canada. And legendary Australian author Alexis Wright joins us to talk about her epic novel, Praiseworthy. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: …
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Andrew, Ali and Ruth talk to Alex Young about falling off stages, playing Sondheim and the things that Jamie Parker's voice does to people. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys! Get tickets to the Southend Improvathon here, and check out the London Improvathon here! Showstopper! The Improvised Musical is touring now - www.showstopperthemusical.com…
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Keanu Reeves moves from screen to page; Wolf Hall trilogy Collective Read; and Booker Prize winner Paul Lynch joins us to talk about his novel Prophet Song and winning the most coveted prize in literature! Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feather…
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76. Mike McCormack, "This Plague of Souls"
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Irish author Mike McCormack joins Sam and Lori to talk about his latest novel, This Plague of Souls, the second novel of a triptych following his award-winning Solar Bones. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across…
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Can you believe it's a New Year and a new season of The Showstopper Podcast? We've made it all the way to our 5th season, and we have a brilliant line of guests in store for y'all this year! Andrew and Susan (Ali off sick again, but back next month!) chat to Jon Robyns about Valjean, the Phantom and having a nice lie in on a Sunday. Duncan Walsh At…
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We wrap-up the year with some 2023 highlights and talk to author Christine Coulson about her unique novel, One Woman Show, a life narrative told primarily through musuem art labels. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagra…
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We mark the death of poet and social activist Benjamin Zephaniah and talk about a new literary prize to be awarded by US prison inmates; author Don Gillmor joins us on his provocative new novel, Breaking and Entering, Canadian publisher Biblioasis' submission for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize. Thank you for listening! If you like what yo…
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Reading Grace Paley's short story, "Wants;" and we talk to debut novelist Christine Lai about her novel Landscapes, submitted by Two Dollar Radio for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers…
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Across the Pond guest Benjamin Myers wins the 2023 Goldsmiths Prize for Cuddy; literary agent Andrew Wylie has us talking; and we welcome writer and translator Kate Briggs to talk about her new novel, The Long Form, submitted for the 2023 Republic of Consciousness Prize, US & Canada by Dorothy, a publishing project. Thank you for listening! If you …
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Ali's off sick, so Andrew and Susan chat to the phenomenal Ako Mitchell about Caroline Or Change, The Color Purple, Little Shop of Horrors and more. Among his numerous talents, Ako has the best laugh in the business. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys!By Showstopper
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AI's Vesuvius Challenge; are reports of the death of our attentions greatly exaaggerated?; and, we talk to author Adam Biles about his novel Beasts of England, a clever and amusing sequel to Animal Farm. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers,…
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What is literary fiction?; and writer Caleb Azumah Nelson returns to the podcast to talk about his sensory-rich, sophomore novel, Small Worlds. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Pres…
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AI book theft; The White Review suspends publication; Amazon is sued; and we welcome writer Ben Fountain to the podcast to discuss his immersive and thrilling new novel, Devil Makes Three. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison I…
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Operation Mincemeat, spooky mask making, the wall of feedback - Jak Malone reveals it all in this month's chat to Ali, Andrew and Jordan (who is also on keys!). Showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopper
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Sam and Lori talk about the prescient, 1901 H.G. Wells short story, The New Accelerator, and our guest is Sheena Patel, who joins the podcast to discuss her very funny and very provocative new novel, I'm a Fan. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Fe…
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67. Paola Ferrante, "Her Body Among Animals"
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Fall Books! And we talk to writer Paola Ferrante about her fantastic eco-horror story collection, Her Body Among Animals, published by Book*hug Press in Canada. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, G…
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Ali, Jordan and Andrew chat to musical theatre star and woman of a thousand voices Christina Bianco! Just wait and listen to hear her Bernadette Peters! Get tickets for Christina's Brighton show here - https://www.atgtickets.com/shows/liza-with-a-z-and-more/theatre-royal-brighton/ www.showstopperthemusical.com…
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Can you really trust that book cover blurb?; Sam and Elly's "Literary London" gets a second life; and we welcome graphic designer, artist, and writer Rian Hughes to talk about his latest book, "The Black Locomotive," a novel, graphic. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, I…
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64. Translator Frances Riddle, "A Little Luck" (by Claudia Piñeiro)
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Have we killed literary fiction?; plus, an interesting discussion with Frances Riddle about her translation of Claudia Piñeiro's novel, A Little Luck, published by Charco Press. https://www.esquire.com/entertainment/books/a44496450/literary-fiction-death-digital-age/ Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across…
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Ali, Andrew and Philip talk to Adam Brown about panto, writing musicals and what it's like when your whole life is suddenly turned upside and you have to move to New Zealand and play a dwarf for several years. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys. www.showstopperthemusical.comBy Showstopper
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What we plan to read this summer, and we talk to Colin Walsh about his debut novel Kala, a satisfying mystery that explores memory, belonging, and violence in a small Irish town. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: …
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Lori and Sam meet up in Cambridge, UK for punting and pints, and author Stephanie Bishop joins the podcast to talk about her thought provoking thriller, The Anniversary. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across th…
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Ali, Andrew visit West End live! And they and Philp talk to West End wonder James Hume about Jonathan Larson, community theatre and playing the Phantom. Duncan Walsh Atkins on keys.By Showstopper
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61. Kathryn Bromwich, "At the Edge of the Woods"
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The lasting legacies of Cormac McCarthy and editor Robert Gottlieb, and we talk to author Kathryn Bromwich about her debut novel, At the Edge of the Woods. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang Books, Lori Feathers, Sam Jordison Instagram: Across the Pond, Galley…
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What the British PM reads, small glimmers of hope in the fight against book bans, and we talk to author Isabella Hammad on her new novel, Enter Ghost, about Palestinian actors set to perform a stage production of Hamlet in the West Bank. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press…
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A tribute to the late author Martin Amis; Jenny Erpenbeck joins us for a fascinating discussion of her new novel, Kairos, which explores the public and private sense of loss and precarity for two lovers in East Berlin in the years surrounding the fall of the Berlin Wall. Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Ac…
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