The Fleeting Joys of Parenthood with George Bilgere
I talk to my version of Taylor Swift, Cleveland poet George Bilgere, whose writing and distinctive voice have influenced my post-sobriety writing (and parenting) more than anyone else. It's a time whe...
15 Nov 20241h 10min
Notes from the American Schoolyard with John Devore
Today we talk about how a lack of personal safety as little boys taught us how to be drunk, angry, impotent men. It’s about bullying and Bukowski and desperation and an inability to show love for ours...
8 Nov 20241h 25min
The State of the State of the State
We pause to introduce a new segment, and talk shop about some big plans in the works for the new year. The Small Bow universe is growing in exciting ways, with help from some new friends. Also, a litt...
1 Nov 202446min
How to Tame Your Monster with Claire Dederer
The acclaimed and wonderful author of Monsters: A Fan’s Dilemma helps us sift through the ugliness of monstrous behavior and the guilty feelings associated with being a fan of the art made by vile peo...
18 Okt 20241h 41min
This is Supposed to Be a Children’s Story with Kerry Madden-Lunsford
Today we talk with writer Kerry Madden-Lunsford about how Al-Anon has helped her deal with the pain of having a child who’s treatment-resistant and now living on the streets of Los Angeles. Find more ...
4 Okt 20241h
Why Does No One Care About Recovery Month? with Joe Schrank
For the past five years, TSB’s in-house social worker, Joe Schrank, has tried to get someone other than us (and Andy Cohen) to acknowledge Recovery Month every September. Alcoholism and mental health ...
6 Sep 20241h 1min
Take this Pod and Shove It
We talk to each other about the state of the podcast, and whether A.J.'s workaholic tendencies torpedoed the chance for a second season with iHeartRadio. Also — we need more voice memos from you about...
30 Aug 202426min
Some Kind of Ambition Monster with Jennifer Romolini
We talk with writer Jennifer Romolini about Philly shit, her book "Ambition Monster," her relapse into workaholism while promoting the book, and how to be satisfied with a “B minus” work day. Also: W...
16 Aug 20241h 8min
