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The Liars Club Oddcast

A bunch of people who make stuff up for a living, interviewing other people who make stuff up for a living. All while drinking beer and wine in the middle of the day. What could possibly go wrong? Join us for a lively round of lies and exaggerations featuring everyone from NY Times Bestselling authors to National Book Award finalists to debut novelists, screenwriters, actors and more. Hosted by The Liars Club. Sorry, not responsible for the truthiness of any content, because, Liars. Pants currently on fire. Ouch.

Mar 30, 2017

Janet Benton talks about writing and researching her debut novel Lilli De Jong, and tells us about the book Kirkus Reviews called a “monumental achievement.”  She’s worked at magazines and newspapers and taught at four colleges, as well as running the writer’s workshop The Word Studio.   Recorded March...


Mar 23, 2017

Jon McGoran is the author of The Dead Ring, based on the hit TV show The Blacklist, as well as acclaimed ecological thrillers Drift, Deadout, and Dust Up.  Plus he has a YA science fiction thriller, Spliced, coming in November.  How did he find the time to talk to his fellow Liars about the perils of taking conference...


Mar 16, 2017

Tony-nominated Bill Russell has written the books and lyrics for dozens of highly acclaimed Broadway and off-Broadway shows. He's the author of Sideshow, and his AIDS-focused play, Elegies for Angels, has been produced in nine countries. He sat down with Liars Greg Frost, Jon McGoran, Merry Jones, and Keith Strunk for a...


Mar 9, 2017

Lori Myers is a journalist, playwright, short-story and book writer.  The daughter of a Holocaust survivor, her first play, 91366, focused on the tattoo of a concentration camp survivor.  Join Liars Greg Frost, Jon McGoran, Merry Jones,  Kelly Simmons and Keith Strunk as they chat with Lori about her work, her process,...


Mar 2, 2017

Joe Gangemi is a celebrated novelist turned screenwriter turned showrunner and co-creator of the TV series Red Oaks.  Listen as he discusses the challenges of writing each form – and dealing with the unique vagaries and delights of Hollywood. With Liars Greg Frost, Merry Jones, Kelly Simmons and Keith Strunk....