Withywindle

Jan 16 2025 86 ep. 78 mins 280

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Withywindle is a whimsical interactive show for kids who love stories, words, and groan-worthy jokes and features your favorite authors and illustrators. Part book club, part game show it's an adventure through the wild world of wordplay. Each episode we chat with a very special guest, usually an author or illustrator of children's books, plus tell silly jokes, share riddles, talk about stories and books, eat snacks, and much more!

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8.9: Questionpa8za!

Jan 16 2025 79 mins

The final episode of season 8 is here and, as is our custom, we’re answering your questions! So hit that play button and tune in as we discuss such queries as . . .• What rides would be at a Withywindle Theme Park?• When is Garglehouser and Prints HumperdINK’s podcast finally going to premiere?• What are the greatest snacks of all time?• Is a hotdog a taco?• And many,

8.8 The Year in Books

Jan 10 2025 101 mins

And we’re back! On this episode we connect with some past guests to ask them to give us some of their favorite books of the past year. Plus a special international snack time, a brand new (well, pretty old) fable from Japan, and lots of talk about obsolete card games. Enjoy!A special thank you to Read Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books for sponsoring today’s episode. Preorder Beyo

8.7: Anna James is Merry and Bright!

Dec 19 2024 114 mins

In this Christmas-themed episode, David and Graeme sit down with author Anna James to discuss Christmas traditions, Christmas snacks, Christmas books, and more! From her favorite holiday reads to the magic of Christmas in literature, Anna is a joy to listen to. So grab a cup of cocoa (or eggnog), cozy up by the fire, and join us for this tree-mendous conversation.Merry Bookish Chri

8.6: Matthew Mellema Makes No Bones About It

Dec 12 2024 90 mins

Today’s guest is none other than author and dinosaur enthusiast extraordinaire, Matthew Mellema! Matthew is the author of Red Rex, a wonderful adventure book taking place in a fictional past where dinosaurs and humans live together. Sometimes peacefully. Sometimes . . . not.So click that play button and tune in to our conversation with Matthew about snacks, books, writing, and di

8.5: S.D. Smith and J.C. Smith!

Dec 06 2024 101 mins

In this episode we are please to welcome back S.D Smith to the show, as well as his son J.C! S.D. Smith is the author of the Green Ember book series, Mooses with Bazookas, The Found Boys, and together with his son, the Jack Zulu Series.We chatted with the Smiths about what it’s like to write together, what they’re working on next, their favorite snacks, and much more. Plus, lis

8:4 Laura Martin Floats onto the Show

Nov 21 2024 93 mins

We are so excited to welcome Laura Martin onto the show! Laura is the author of many beloved books, including The Edge of Extinction series, Glitch, Float, and her newest novel, Wander Lost. It was such a delight to get to spend some time with her asking your questions about her life and work.This episode also contains a Thanksgiving-themed snack time, a brand-new story, and of cou

8.3: Glenn McCarty Tumbles onto the Show

Nov 14 2024 99 mins

We are so pleased to welcome back Glenn McCarty to Withywindle! We first talked with Glenn back in 2021 on one of our first episodes, and now he’s back to talk all things Tumbleweed—including the brand-new book, THE GOLDEN ROAD OF TUMBLEWEED THOMPSON.Of course, this episode is also chock-full of snacks, stories, and nonsense. Enjoy!A special thank you to Read Aloud Revival for

8.2: Daniel Nayeri - Onward and Upward

Nov 08 2024 124 mins

We are thrilled to have Daniel Nayeri back on the podcast as our guest. As you know, Daniel is a talented author and publisher, known for his captivating storytelling and innovative approach to publishing. We talk about his newest book, DRAWN ONWARD, as well as his forthcoming HOW TO TELL A STORY. Daniel brings his warm demeanor, thoughtful reflections, and great sense of humor, ma

8.1: John Hendrix - The Man, The Myth(maker), The Legend

Oct 31 2024 106 mins

Welcome to Season 8 of Withywindle! Let’s goooooo!We’re kicking things off this season with a very special guest, John Hendrix. John is the author and illustrator of many superb books, including his new book, The Mythmakers, which is a graphic novel biography of two literary lions (wizards?): C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows the remarkable story of their friendship and

The Season 8 Press Conference

Oct 25 2024 6 mins

Season 8 starts next week, with plenty of guest interviews and all the jokes, riddles, stories, and snacks you’ve come to expect. Listen in to this very professional press conference with the guys to learn more.Oh, and there might be video of the press conference later this morning at https://withywindle.substack.com This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with o