Madrone Podcast
1) The Worship of False Idols.
Throughout most of the novel, Nate has grappled with the issue of whether or not to return to finish his college education. Well, here we are again. Do you believe in redemption? It would appear Nate ...Show More
2) The Girl With The Silver-Toed Cowboy Boots.
Nate thinks everyone is conspiring behind his back…and he’s probably right. Else how would he ever have met the beautiful, raven-tressed Veronica Sambucello, aka Ronnie, the San Francisco literary age...Show More
3) The Heart of the Story.
Nate takes Jane out to dinner at the famous Nepenthe restaurant in Big Sur to celebrate her completing her epic poem, “Cosmogeny.” Jane tells him she showed the manuscript for Peoplesongs to Gerry, wh...Show More
4) Blood Red Sun – Part II
It’s October 6, Jane’s birthday. Nate has been working for months on his book of short stories, entitled Peoplesongs. Jane has been working on her epic poetry. They sit at Eddie’s and, surprising each...Show More
5) Blood Red Sun – Part I
It’s October 6, Jane’s birthday. Nate has been working for months on his book of short stories, entitled Peoplesongs. Jane has been working on her epic poetry. They sit at Eddie’s and, surprising each...Show More
6) Apollo – Part II
July 20, 1969, the night of the Apollo 11 moon landing. But at The Ethereal Ranch the moon landing may not be the biggest deal of the night. It’s a party, the likes of which may be new to your experie...Show More
7) Apollo – Part I
July 20, 1969, the night of the Apollo 11 moon landing. But at The Ethereal Ranch the moon landing may not be the biggest deal of the night. It’s a party, the likes of which may be new to your experie...Show More
8) To the Victor Goes Stillness.
During Nate’s cognac-and-conversation evening with Will Chandler, who’s the first to lapse into stillness? And just what are the virtues of less words, more silence?
9) Nothing Worth Knowing Can Be Taught.
Nate is hitting a bottom of sorts. His mother’s departure was none too pleasant, and Jane thinks he needs to talk to someone about it. Nate thinks he needs to bury his head in his writing. Daniel sits...Show More
10) There Are Things We Must Talk About.
Nate is verbally accosted outside Eddie’s cafe by his mother, Adele.