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Looking to fit even more books into your life? We think audiobooks are a great solution. This week we chat about reading in different formats and settings and hen and how we both read audiobooks. We also share some of our favorite audio experiences, books, and authors! Summer Book Club The book for the Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024 ha…

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Episode 80: Facing the Void 1:25:40

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How do you fill the yawning chasm that arises after you finish a great book or a long group read? Is it a time of excitement and possibility, or a daunting and overwhelming trial? Fresh off of finishing several doorstops ourselves, we discuss how we approach what we want to read next. Summer Book Club The Mookse and the Gripes Summer Book Club 2024…

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Episode 79: Rediscovered Gems 1:22:47

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So many great books have been published only to go out of print, for whatever reason. But they still have things to say to contemporary readers. Thankfully, there are several publishers whose work focuses on bringing these books back to us grateful readers. In this episode, we are are joined by Jacqui, who blogs at JacquiWine’s Journal, to discuss …

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TODD GRINNELL - Actor/Director Ep#163 1:07:25

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TODD GRINNELL: Actor, Credits include, Norman Lear’s, ONE DAY AT A TIME (Janitor Dwayne Pat Schneider), FOUR KINGS, GRACE & FRANKIE, and WITH LOVE. Actor and Director Todd Grinnell, known for playing janitor Dwayne Patrick “Pat” Schneider in Norman Lear’s 1970s sitcom, ONE DAY AT A TIME, joins Billy and Frankon the April 17th episode of A Mick A Mo…

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Episode 78: The Great American Novel 1:36:29

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The idea of the Great American Novel is controversial, passé, hubristic, and . . . always fascinating to talk about. This week, inspired by a recent list of potential candidates for the Great American Novel published in The Atlantic, we dive in and talk about the concept, the history, the list, and our votes for other contenders. What book(s) would…

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Episode 77: Poetry 1:42:13

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How do we love poetry? Let us count the ways. This week, we’re joined by Anthony Garrett to kick off National Poetry Month with a wonderful conversation about our favorite poems and poets, how and when we read poetry, and a discussion about how to approach this sometimes intimidating part of the literary landscape. Does poetry play a part in your r…

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Tom Arnold - Actor/Comedian Ep. #162 1:20:55

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Tom Arnold is both a funny and controversial individual. This is definitely an episode you won’t want to miss, especially if you like show business stories. Arnold is best known for playing Arnie Thomas on Roseanne, which starred his ex-wife Roseanne Barr, and opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger in True Lies. Tom has appeared in many films, including Tr…

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Episode 76: Author Completionism 1:18:59

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This week we discuss the idea of being a completist in our reading. We discuss the authors whose works we’ve finished completely, as well as those we’re working on (or hoping to…). Do you savor your favorite authors’ works slowly or gobble them all down? Have you read the entire catalog of any authors? We also have a special giveaway, so please joi…

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REN BELL: Up & coming young TV Director. Credits include multiple episodes of NIGHT COURT & CALL ME KAT Ep. #161 1:11:04

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Ren Bell, one of America’s foremost young TV Comedy Directors, will join Billy and Frank on the April 3rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. This young, South Carolina native is not only a Dick Van Dyke lookalike he is a throwback to the days Van Dyke, Carroll O’Connor, Andy Griffith, Candice Bergen, and Robin Williams plied their trade under the …

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ORGANIKALLY SPEAKING EP. 5 : GOLD TALK 1:06:22

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Episode 75: Barbara Comyns 1:23:27

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Although the books of Barbara Comyns have experienced a bit of a renaissance in recent years, she remains woefully under appreciated and read by far too few. This week, we’re joined by Comyns aficionado Nora to discuss this beguiling and fascinating author and to do our best to spread the word about her strange and wonderful books. Shownotes Books …

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Umpire Joe West Returns Plus BILLY O'CONNOR Returns Stand -Up Comedy Ep. #160 55:53

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Umpiring legend, JOE WEST joins us again to share more of his humorous takes of the state of baseball and the world today... PLUS, our own BILLY O'CONNOR talks about his triumphant return to stand-up comedy with clips from his performance.由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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ORGANIKALLY SPEAKING EP 4 “ MEEK MILL VS AKADEMIKS 36:45

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NYAMBI NYAMBI: Actor – Night Court, The Good Fight, Mike & Mollie Ep. #159 1:12:25

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Nyambi, best know for his roles on Night Court, The Good Fight, and Mike & Molly, will be joining Billy and Frank on the February 21st episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Born in Norman, Oklahoma, Nyambi went to Bucknell on a scholarship to play basketball. He also became interested in acting during his final year and decided to study for his Maste…

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Episode 74: Canadian Literature 1:44:49

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This week, we're joined by Jerry Faust for a fun conversation about Canadian literature. Incredibly diverse and far too often overlooked, Canada’s literary output is a goldmine of wonderful books and authors. What are your favorites? Republic of Consciousness Prize, United States and Canada As you’ve heard on the podcast, Paul is a judge of this ye…

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ORGANIKALLY SPEAKING EP.3 “ ADIN ROSS GOTTA GO” 42:06

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Episode 73: Hidden Gems 1:42:37

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This week, we're joined by Shawn the Book Maniac for a fun discovery about one of his specialties: finding books that are hidden gems. We share some tips for finding great books that are off the beaten path, discuss why it's important and fun, and share three books each that you may never have heard of before—quite a challenge! Hopefully we will ad…

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MICHAEL LEMBECK - EMMY Award Winning Director (FRIENDS) and Actor (One Day At A Time) Ep. #158 1:21:48

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MICHAEL LEMBECK - EMMY Award Winning Director (FRIENDS) and Actor (One Day At A Time)由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Michael Lembeck / Derrec Harris

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Episode 72: Characters on Holiday 1:28:23

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Books and holidays go together perfectly, and not just for those of us doing the reading. This week, we talk about our favorite stories where the characters are on vacation—a perfect recipe for exploring exotic settings, quenching vicarious wanderlust, romance, adventure, and plenty more! We also announce the winner our latest giveaway! Shownotes *…

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MELISSA RAUCH: Star of TV’s Night Court, Co-Star of The Big Bang Theory. Ep. #157 1:15:26

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Melissa Rauch burst into prominence in the role of Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz (2009-2019) on the massive CBS hit sitcom The Big Bang Theory, Melissa was nominated for the ‘Critics’ Choice Television Award’ for Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2013. She then used her ‘Big Bang’ experience to start her own production company, After…

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ORGANIKALLY SPEAKING ep. 1 “ 2024 RANT” 51:14

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Episode 71: 2024 Reading Horizon 1:29:28

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This week we set our sites on 2024! We share our reading plans, hopes, and dreams for the New Year and highlight some of the new releases we can’t wait to add to our shelves. What books are you most excited to read and buy this year? Giveaway! We wanted to kick off the New Year with a giveaway! Both of us have read this on and highly recommend it: …

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Molly Rogers - Costume Designer, “Sex In The City”, and its spin off, “And Just Like That.” Ep. #156 1:09:54

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Molly Rogers is a costume designer and image consultant who styles fashion photo shoots, feature films, television, and commercials. Molly has worked in NYC since 1984 and began her illustrious career in costumes working with legendary costume designer Patricia Field on Michael Mann’s TV series “CRIME STORY” on location in Las Vegas. Molly has accu…

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Episode 70: Our Favorite Books We Read in 2023, Part II 2:05:03

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For this final episode of 2023, we finish our annual two episode best of the year extravaganza! Here we count down our top five favorite reads of 2023—and again we are joined by a cast of listeners who share some of their top books and best reading experiences of the year! Happy New Year! We will see you in 2024! Shownotes * Roman Stories, by Jhump…

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Vincent Bondi - Reformed NYC hoodlum Ep# 155 1:13:58

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Reformed NYC hoodlum who, after his jail stints, made millions as a legitimate businessman in the produce game. It was more then he ever made on the streets. Proving again that crime doesn’t pay.由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Vincent Bondi / Derrec Harris

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Episode 69: Our Favorite Books We Read in 2023, Part I 1:40:59

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This week kicks off our annual two episode best of the year extravaganza! Trevor and Paul count down the first part of their ten favorite reads of 2023—and they’re joined by a cast of listeners who share some of their top books and best reading experiences of the year! We dare you to not add a book (or more!) to your 2024 TBR! Giveaway Details We a…

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Umpire Joe West Ep #154 49:27

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UMPIRE JOE WEST: On Dec 3 the baseball Hall of Fame announces their newest members. 6 days later Joe, who is on the ballot, will discuss the results with us in this exclusive podcast.由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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Episode 68: The Dalkey Archive 1:30:25

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This week’s publisher episode focuses on one of our very favorites: Dalkey Archive. Founded nearly 40 years ago, Dalkey specializes in “lesser-known and often avant-garde works.” Trevor and Paul each share a few of their favorite titles and announce an exciting Dalkey giveaway. Be sure to share your favorite for a chance to win! Giveaway Details We…

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Stan Zimmerman - Writer/Author/Director. From Golden Girls to Roseanne to Gilmore Girls. Ep. #153 1:14:58

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Multi award-winner Stan Zimmerman will be joining Billy and Frank on the November 29 episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic. Stan is a writer, producer, creator, and director of television, theatre, and film. Alongside writing partner James Berg, he has written for many television series including The Golden Girls, Roseanne, and The Gilmore Girls, plus…

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Episode 67: On a Bookish Holiday 1:19:29

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For many of us, reading is like taking a holiday. But this week, we dive into true literary holidays as we discuss some of our favorite bookish destinations, as well as a few that are on our bucket lists. Where are your top literary destinations? Shownotes Books * Red Comet: The Short Life and Blazing Art of Sylvia Plath, by Heather Clark * The Bri…

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Episode 66: Reading Habits 1:19:50

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Do you read in the morning or at night? Do you read while walking? With music? Do you read more than one book at a time? In this episode Trevor and Paul look at their reading habits to see what things they’ve come up with to feed the reading hound. We would love to know your reading habits as well! Please share with us! Shownotes Books * Lojman, by…

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MATTHEW LAURENCE: Actor Bev Hills 90210, Eddie and the Cruisers Ep# 152 1:20:32

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MATTHEW LAURENCE: Actor whose regular credit include, Beverly Hills 90210, Eddie & The Cruisers, and Saturday Night Live.由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Matthew Laurance / Derrec Harris

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Episode 65: Jon Fosse, with Damion Searls 1:26:34

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Jon Fosse is the newest winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, and for this week’s episode we are joined by Fosse’s translator Damion Searls to discuss Fosse’s work and the art of translation. Substack Is Now Our Host When we released Episode 64: Victorian Literature, we experimented by releasing it through Substack rather than the host we had us…

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The Big Comedy Network Ep #151 1:11:24

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SCOTT HENRY & CATHERINE KAMEI; Co-founders of The Big Comedy Network, Exec.Producers of Amazon Prime’s, ALL AMERCAN-SEX OFFENDERS由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Scott Henry / Catherine Kamei / Derrec Harris

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Episode 64: Victorian Literature 2:01:47

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This week’s episode has a lot in common with Victorian literature: long, sometimes digressive and (we hope) filled with fun topics and interesting characters! We’re joined by Victorian expert extraordinaire Rohan Maitzen for a fun discussion about this wonderful era, including some of our favorite titles and authors. And no, we weren’t paid by the …

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JOHN NABER - 4 Time Olympic Gold Medal winner. Broadcaster and Motivational Speaker. 1:09:13

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John Naber won 4 gold medals in the 76 Montreal Olympics and set six world records in his illustrious career. After his Olympic success, Naber went on to be a television announcer for over 30 different sports, a corporate speaker, and an author. He has volunteered his time to many charities and is currently a Member of the Board of Directors of the…

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Episode 63: Our Favorite Passages 1:28:51

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This week, we’re talking about our favorite passages from literature. You know, those sentences, paragraphs or even pages that take your breath away and send you scrambling for the closest highlighter? We discuss the types of language that catches our eye and each share some of our all-time favorite passages. What are yours? For complete shownotes,…

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Steven Valentine - Actor and Magician Ep# 149 1:23:21

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STEVEN VALENTINE: Actor/Magician. Many credits include; House, Monk, Just Shoot Me, Will & Grace, Dharma & Greg, Psych, Charmed and Crossing Jordon.由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Steven Valentine / Derrec Harris

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Episode 62: Spinster Lit 1:29:07

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This week, we celebrate Spinster September by discussing spinster lit with Nora (pear.jelly). We chat about spinster tropes and stereotypes, ways in which the term is evolving, and dig into why these women appeal to so many of us. And, of course, we each share some of our favorite examples from literature. For complete shownotes, please sign up for…

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Joe West 3rd Anniversary Show Ep#148 1:15:17

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JOE WEST: Set a MLB a record umpiring 43 seasons & 5,460 games. Our 3rd anniversary show.由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Joe West / Derrec Harris

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Episode 61: The Most Intimidating Books on Our TBR 1:16:47

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This week is all about the most intimidating books on our TBR piles. You know, the ones you really want to read someday and yet never quite seem to make it to the top of the pile? We each share five of the most terrifying tomes on our shelves, and share some some listener input as well. Oh, and we each *gulp* commit to read one book from our list! …

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Armen Keteyian - 11-time Emmy Award winner. A 40 Year Decorated Broadcast Career. Ep. 147 1:32:13

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Armen Keteyian is an 11-time Emmy Award winner. He has a decorated print and broadcast career spanning over 40 years. Armen will be joining Billy and Frank on the August 23rd episode of A Mick A Mook and A Mic to discuss his new, explosive book, “GAMBLER: Secrets from a Life at Risk”, which he co-authored with Billy Walters. The book is the amazing…

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Episode 60: Favorite Books We Have Forgotten 1:40:07

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Have you ever forgotten one of your all-time favorite books? If you’re anything like the two of us, the answer is a resounding yes! This week, we talk about some of the best books we’ve forgotten about over the years . . . and how this is even possible. For complete shownotes, please sign up for The Mookse and the Gripes Podcast Newsletter. If you'…

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PETER ONORATI: Multi talented actor. Appearances include: Goodfellas, This Is Us, Civil Wars, S.W.A.T, Big Bang Theory and Cop Rock. Ep. #146 1:27:10

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Peter Onorati is an extremely talented performer whose 40-year acting career includes titles like: Goodfellas, This Is Us, Civil Wars, S.W.A.T., Big Bang Theory, and Cop Rock. Peter was born and raised in Boonton, New Jersey. He attended Lycoming College where he received his B.A. degree in Business Administration. He later received an MBA at Fairl…

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Episode 59: The Dry Heart 1:29:38

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This week, we are joined by an all-star cast to discuss our 2023 summer read, Natalia Ginzburg’s The Dry Heart. Two of the most insightful readers we know, Merve Emre and Kim McNeil, share wonderful insights and thoughts and help us uncover aspects of Ginzburg’s brilliant work that we had never considered before. We hope your enjoy the conversation…

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SHELDON EPPS Director/Author. Ep# 145 1:20:40

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Credits include: Friends, Frazier, The Upshaws. Now, Sr. Artistic Director- Wash. DC’s Ford’s Theatre由Billy O'Connor / Frank Pace / Sheldon Epps / Derrec Harris

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