This American Wife

"Human Nature" David Plotz of Atlas Obscura and the Slate Political Gabfest tells tales of political triumph and crushing defeat, and takes us on a journey to the most fascinating places on earth, some of which are right in our neighborhoods. Nic Kelman has found a manual from Android Zero entitled "How to Pass as Human." It is a clear-eyed catalog of our behavior that will make yo

"Magic Man" Stories of ringmasters, impresarios, and magic men. First, David G. Schwartz, Director of UNLV's Center for Gaming Research, tells the true tale of Jay Sarno, creator of Caesars Palace, Circus Circus, and modern Las Vegas, as featured in his book "Grandissimo: The First Emperor of Las Vegas." Next, Steve Spill, lifelong magician and creator of Magicpolis, reveals his se

"Adult Education" This American Wife is back from hiatus with two incredible stories of lessons learned. Molly McAleer (Hello Giggles, Two Broke Girls) returns with her new memoir, "The Alcoholic B**** Who Ruined Your Life." Rick Rosner (Jimmy Kimmel Live, Errol Morris' First Person) tells the incredible true story of his high school senior year - which he repeated for 10 years, al

“Only The Young” - Pamela Ribon is a bestselling author - when it came time to write her new book, she realized she had written much of it years ago, in the form of various “Notes to Boys.” It’s worth seeing how these notes hold up after all of these years. Richard Kramer wrote and directed many episodes of “Thirtysomething” and “My So Called Life,” and then he wr

"Hollywood Digs" Tales from the darker side of Tinseltown - first, stars Laura Slade Wiggins (The Tomorrow People) and Izabella Miko (Clash of the Titans), and writer/director Tara Miele reveal the tale of "Starving in Suburbia," their new Lifetime movie premiering Saturday, April 26th. Then, writer Ken LaZebnik (A Prairie Home Companion, Touched by an Angel), tells crazy true tale

He's smoked pot with Snoop Dog, and smoked crack with Rick James. He's recorded gangster rap with Ice Cube. His story on the Wonderland murders inspired the movie Boogie Nights. His name is Mike Sager, and we have stories from his incredible career in journalism, plus a look at his new book "High Tolerance." Victoria Patterson is the acclaimed author of the new book "The Peerless F

"Mortified" - David Nadelberg is the creator and producer of the show "Mortified", a nationwide stage show, television show, and now movie (www.mortifiednation.com), where grownups get up and read terrifically embarrassing writing from when they were kids. We also learn the shocking truth about the host's own mortification. Dwayne Perkins is a comedian, and the author of "Hot Choco

"Nature's Bounty" The new movie Bounty Killer features an all-star cast, and also some surprising connections to our host. The truth comes out in in interview with director Henry Saine, costar Barak Hardley, and producer Colin Ebeling. Also, writer Nick Antosca is working on the upcoming JJ Abrams/Alfonso Cuaron series "Believe," and tells a story called "Rat Beast" from his book "

"That's Amore" Danny Lobell (RISK!, This American Life) loves pizza, and he has some absolutely incredible stories about his love of pizza. Allie Goertz (aka Cossbysweater) is a singer-songwriter loves nerdy things, and has some absolutely incredible songs about her love of nerdy things. Love and pizza goes together like peanut butter and chocolate, as you are about to hear.

"Fallow Period" - First up, Sascha Rothchild, author of "How to Get Divorced by 30," and known for her appearances on a radio show and television series that is apparently called "This American Life" (??), and Margot Leitman, author of the new book "Gawky: Tales of an Extra Long Awkward Phase," indulge the host's desire to really dig into that time of the late 80's and early 90's t