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On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with author Chris Flynn to discuss I Am Legend by Richard Matheson. Our conversation includes his recent book Mammoth, growing up during the Troubles, and how to turn an entire writers festival audience against you with a single sentence. Enjoy! Books discussed: I Am Legend by Richard Matheson Slaughterhouse-Five by Kurt Vonnegut Guns, Germs, and Steel by Jared Diamond You can follow Chris on Instagram. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with comedian Jarryd Goundrey to discuss Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harriri. Our conversation includes several attempts at predicting the future and how that can go wrong, the ways military technology advancements reshape the world, and an example of living well via Shane Warne. Enjoy! You can follow Jarryd on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with founder and CEO of Little Dreamers Madeleine Buchner OAM to talk Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Our conversation includes accidentally having too many books on the go at the same time, how finding your tribe is always worth the wait, and an unexpected similarity between the Harry Potter series and the movie Grease. Enjoy! You can follow Little Dreamers on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. If you want to contact them to show support, or for a carer you know who would benefit from Little Dreamers, visit them at their website. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with comedian Eli Landes to talk The Secret History by Donna Tartt. Our conversation includes the rigours of Jewish private school, the romanticisation of elite universities, and learning to enjoy reading quite late. Enjoy! Books discussed: The Goldfinch by Donna Tart Stoner by John Williams Seveneves by Neal Stephenson The Diamond Age by Neal Stephenson Embassytown by China Mielville You can follow Eli on Instagram. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with comedian Jez Watts to discuss The Running Man by Richard Bachmann née Stephen King. Our chat includes the hell of loving what you do, writing hammered and how to be good at comedy. Enjoy! You can find Jez on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with two time Australian Memory Champion Anastasia Woolmer to discuss Shogun by James Clavell. Our conversation includes what's involved in becoming a world class memory athlete, tying together a love of Japan with a love of dance, and dealing with Imposter Syndrome. Enjoy! Books discussed: Shogun by James Clavell Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer You can follow Anastasia at her website or on Instagram, and check out her course. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with Blake Worrell Thompson to discuss Lost Connections by Johann Hari. Our conversation includes the other side of hitting bottom, learning to hear yourself, and living a life by design instead of default. Enjoy! Books mentioned Lost Connections: Why You’re Depressed and How to Find Hope by Johann Hari The Obesity Code by Jason Fung Insight: The Power of Self-Awareness in a Self-Deluded World by Tasha Eurich Atomic Habits by James Clear You can follow Blake on Instagram and his programs are here. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with music and language researcher Anna Fiveash to talk Music, Language and the Brain by Anirruddh D. Patel. Our conversation includes the similarities (and differences) in the brain between music and language, using music to help learning, and the universal appreciation of a good beat. Enjoy! You can follow Anna on Twitter and her website. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with Philosophy Professor at UWA Rob Wilson to discuss White Queen Psychology and other essays for Alice by Ruth Millikan. Our conversation includes why philosophy matters in the world, a deeper understanding of eugenics, and when is it ok to do some sh*t stirring. Enjoy! Books discussed White Queen Psychology and other essays for Alice by Ruth Millikan The Domain of Images by James Elkins Find out more about Robs work at Peipl. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with former lawyer and current comedian Andrew Portelli to discuss A Wizard of Earthsea by Ursula K Leguin. Enjoy! You can find Andrew on Twitter and Instagram. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with businesswoman and "Australias first influencer" Lauren Bath to discuss The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer. Our conversation ranges over what it takes to be professional in social media, slowing down your travel right before 2020 hits, and the benefits of finding someone to teach you. The Untethered Soul by Michael Alan Singer The Surrender Experiment by Michael Alan Singer You can follow Lauren on Instagram. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this weeks Book(ish) we sit down with Dr Sam Han to discuss The Americans by Robert Frank. Our conversation includes who gets to choose a countries culture, one of the best original examples of the the medium being the message, and the possibility of New York not being the greatest/worst place in the world anymore, regardless of how much New Yorkers want it to be. Enjoy! You can see Sam's photography on Instagram and all his work on his website. Follow Bookish Comedy on Twitter and Instagram. Sign up to our newsletter here. Join our facebook group here. You can now physically send us stuff to PO BOX 7127, Reservoir East, Victoria, 3073. Want to help support the show? Sanspants+ | Podkeep | USB Tapes | Merch See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.