Book Club with Michael Smerconish
Reading for Independent Minds. Unlike many author interviews, if Michael didn't actually read the book, you won't hear about it. If he read it, you'll hear it and you'll love it. Insights into a wide range of topics, including many titles you've probably never heard of. The perfect book is just one listen away.
Latest episodes
Nov 23, 2021 • 25min
Alexandra Zapruder: "26 Seconds"
Michael's conversation with Alexandra Zapruder, granddaughter of Abraham Zapruder, who caught the assassination of President John F. Kennedy on tape on 22 November 1963. Her book is "Twenty-Six Seconds: A Personal History of the Zapruder Film." Original air date 19 December 2016. The book was published on 15 November 2016.
Nov 19, 2021 • 18min
John Vandemoer: "Rigged Justice"
John Vandemoer, former Stanford University sailing coach, with Michael Smerconish, on his book "Rigged Justice: How the College Admissions Scandal Ruined an Innocent Man's Life." Original air date 29 October 2021. The book was published on 28 September 2021.
Nov 16, 2021 • 28min
Peter Berg & Buzz Bissinger: "Friday Night Lights"
Michael's conversation with Buzz Bizzinger, author of "Friday Night Lights" and Peter Berg, director of the movie by the same title. This aired on WPHT on 1 October 2004, one week before the movie was released. Michael's late father was also a part of this conversation, one not to miss.
Nov 12, 2021 • 19min
Cappy McGarr: "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous"
Michael sits down with Cappy McGarr, co-creator of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, author of the new book "The Man Who Made Mark Twain Famous: Stories from the Kennedy Center, the White House, and Other Comedy Venues." Original air date 9 November 2021. The book was published on 28 September 2021.
Nov 9, 2021 • 43min
Steven Levy: "Facebook: The Inside Story"
Michael's conversation with WIRED Editor Steven Levy. This conversation about his book "Facebook: The Inside Story" was recorded in front of an audience at the Philadelphia Free Library on 26 February, 2020. The book was published on 25 February, 2020.
Nov 5, 2021 • 18min
Liara Roux: "Whore Of New York: A Confession"
Liara Roux, a sex worker and advocate for the profession in New York City, joins Michael with her memoir, "Whore of New York." Original air date 1 November 2021. The book was published on 12 October 2021.
Nov 3, 2021 • 12min
Joe Namath: "Namath"
Michael's conversation with legendary NFL quarterback Joe Namath, on his then-new book "Namath." Original air date 22 November 2006. The book was published on 24 October 2006.
Oct 29, 2021 • 21min
Ron Brownstein: "Rock Me On The Water"
Michael sits down with Atlantic Senior Editor Ron Brownstein, author of "Rock Me on the Water: 1974-The Year Los Angeles Transformed Movies, Music, Television, and Politics." Original air date 23 March 2021. The book was published on 23 March 2021.
Oct 26, 2021 • 18min
Admiral William McRaven: "Make Your Bed"
Michael's conversation with Retired Admiral William McRaven, on his then-new book "Make Your Bed: Little Things That Can Change Your Life...And Maybe the World." Original air date 10 October 2017. The book was published on 4 April 2017.
Oct 22, 2021 • 19min
Andrew Yang: "Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy"
Former presidential candidate, former NYC mayoral candidate, and now former democrat (newly independent) Andrew Yang with his new book "Forward: Notes on the Future of Our Democracy." Original air date 15 October 2021. The book was published on 5 October 2021.
