(What’s The Other 51, you ask? It’s his podcast where he discusses writing, academia, culture and whatever else is on his mind. He took the name from a middling Broadway show about a problematic historical figure that was based on a poorly-sourced book written by a somewhat successful memoirist.)
Anyhow, Brian invited me on for this week’s episode and we talked about Dirt Nap, food writing, kids, wives, death…you know, all the shit that men of a certain age want to talk about with one another. We also talk about what we’re reading, including
. It’s a good listen for when you’re in the shower or wandering aimlessly around the grocery store.Listen to Episode 186 of The Other 51 on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Also make sure to hit up
and subscribe.More to come Friday morning.
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He was also one of the best men in my wedding and I go on vacation with him each summer.