What's the Story Behind the Pandemic?

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Larry grobell talks to Tavon about his short stories during the pandemic. He says he was frozen for three months, and didn't do anything but take walks around. But one day found a pair of ear plugs that had been in her mother's hearing aid when she died. His sister asked him why he wasn't donating them - who would wear them? Larry: "It might fit mine, and it might fit yours, because at its our mother"

Larry Grobel is a writer and interviewer who has interviewed every big name in Hollywood from Robert de Niro to Nicole Kidman, Al Pacino to Angelina Jolie. In this episode we discuss:- The art of a great interview informed by Larry’ work with the world’s biggest stars- Techniques for building rapport fast to make people feel comfortable and open up - Larry’s principles for great storytelling that he’s used in his writing & interviewing

We also talk about Larry’s 10 days on Marlon Brando’s private island, his close 30 year friendship with Al Pacino and his controversial interview with former Indiana basketball coach Bob Knight.