
Chatter on Books
This weekly podcast will be hosted by Torie Clarke with co-hosts David Aldridge, Jeanne McManus and Michael Kornheiser. Each week, they'll have entertaining interviews with authors, plus lively discussions about what they are reading, what they love and what they hate! This show will be many things, but boring won't be one of them!
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“Wild, luxurious, and absurd.” Chatter rolls into March madness with David, Jamie, and Torie. All eyes on David’s beloved American Eagles, but Jamie’s Gators look good. Torie’s beloved CAPs are on a roll, and Ovi’s on the march to break Gretzky’s record. The show gets back to books (sort of) with a review of revie
“Mice — whatever it means to you.“ Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, and Torie. They break down the CAPs resurgence and a great 2018 moment — off the ice and in the water. They debate what’s behind the resurgence of brick and mortar book stores. Award winning author Charlotte Wood zooms in from down under
“Seeking something.” Chatter rolls with Lauren filling in for Claude, Jamie, and Torie. They once again go down the memory lane of journalism. No contest in the Super Bowl but a good debate over Tom Brady. Torie and Jamie try to tackle Ed Butt’s daughter’s sorority sister’s list by which to curate reading and epica
Chatter rolls with David, Jamie, and Torie. They go deep on DeepSeek and AI more generally. No Super Bowl for the Commanders but all rave about rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels and a remarkable season. The group goes dark on the current state of journalism (was there a golden age?) and its future. Pulitzer Prize w
“Young people in Paris, 1948” Chatter rolls into the new year with Claude, Jamie, and Torie. David’s off covering the Commanders’ big win over Tampa Bay. Even without David, Claude and Jamie break down the big game (something about 4th downs). Following “Chatter on Sports,” COB alum David Wright Falade zooms in to

David Aldridge “The Basketball 100: The Story of the Greatest Players in NBA History”
“It’s a David Aldridge moment.” Chatter rolls Thanksgiving week with a very special show – live and in person: Claude, David, Torie, Jamie, and Jud. They shed a tear for Ovi’s injury, marvel (again) at Taylor Swift’s reach, and declare their picks for the Mt. Rushmore of sports books. Award winning, hall of faming,