Book(ish) with George Dimarelos Podcast
1) Tom Ballard & The Mysteries of Harris Burdick: spoiling Christmas, writing longhand, and the point of political comedy
On this episode of Book(ish) I sit down with comedian and recent author Tom Ballard to talk The Mysteries of Harris Burdick by Chris Van Allsburg. Our chat includes accidentally telling Tom Santa isn'...Show More
2) James Weir & I Was Told There'd Be Cake: tabloidification, the new theatre review, and retro 2009 chic
On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with journalist and author James Weir to talk I Was Told There'd Be Cake by Sloan Crosley. Our conversation includes the invention of a horrible new word,...Show More
3) Craig Silvey & To Kill a Mockingbird: Harper Lee's draft, wrestling the muse, and the filming trenches
On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with author Craig Silvey to talk To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. Our chat includes the problematic Mockingbird prequel, slogging through your work to hear the m...Show More
4) Jillian Glover & Happy City: what people really want, NIMBYs vs YIMBYs, and people who hate parks
On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with urbanist Jillian Glover to discuss Happy City by Charles Montgomery. Our conversation includes what people say they want vs what they really want, ho...Show More
5) Gregory Ladner & Flowers for Mrs Harris: Melbourne fashion, antiques over travel, and a polite amount of revenge
On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with designer and renaissance man Gregory Ladner to talk Flowers for Mrs Harris by Paul Gallico. Our conversation includes weighing in Melbournes fashion ...Show More
6) Travis Larcombe & As Beautiful As Any Other: author friends, sharing stories, and emotional support beers
This week on Book(ish) I speak to activist Travis Larcombe about As Beautiful As Any Other: A memoir of my body by Kaya Wilson. Our conversation incudes being friends with the author of a very persona...Show More
7) Eva Rodriguez Rodriguez & Range: double surnames, range benefits, and NASA crowdsourcing
On this episode of Book(ish) I sit down with Eva Rodriguez Rodriguez to talk Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World by David Epstein. Our conversation includes having twice the surnames...Show More
8) Full Circle & Dr. Niraj Lal: flying emus, systemic technology, and fighting hopelessness
On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with science presenter and childrens author Dr Niraj Lal to talk Full Circle by Scott Ludlam. Our conversation includes how bicycle couriering and tuna fishing helps...Show More
9) Tamsien West & My Brilliant Friend: a mystery author, widening your reading, and how to journal
On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with photographer, stylist, blogger and influencer Tamsien West to discuss My Brilliant Friend by Elena Ferrante. Our conversation includes the ongoing mystery of wh...Show More
10) Jake Griggs & The Diving Bell and the Butterfly: the magic of the Air Fryer, quitting while ahead, and efficient bacon & egg on toast
On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with former musician and current author/TikTok sensation Jake Griggs to talk The Diving Bell and the Butterfly by Jean-Dominique Bauby. Our conversation i...Show More