Author Archives: Doug Dangler

About Doug Dangler

Current: Host of Craft on WCBE, 90.5 FM, central Ohio's NPR station. Former: creator, host, and producer of Writers Talk

Steve Hofstetter: Getting to Know Comedians

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Doug Dangler

No insects were injured in comedian Steve Hofstetter’s new comedy special, “Kill the Butterflies.” Instead, Hofstetter combines stand-up comedy with documentary interviews exploring comedians’ experiences with anxiety and mental health. He discusses his own mental health journey, along with more … Continue reading →

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Gregg Hurwitz: The Upside of Getting Choked Out

Posted on July 8, 2025 by Doug Dangler

How do you ensure authenticity as a writer? Some authors do a lot of library research. Others write what they already know about life. Gregg Hurwitz “introduces [his] face to the training mat repeatedly and …gets choked out.” It’s all … Continue reading →

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Amal El-Mohtar

Posted on June 25, 2025 by Doug Dangler

The award-winning fiction, poetry, and criticism of writer Amal El-Mohtar have appeared in publications ranging from Tor.com, Fireside Fiction, Lightspeed, Uncanny, and Strange Horizons, and in her own collection, The Honey Month. With Max Gladstone, she co-authored the multiple award-winning … Continue reading →

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Grady Hendrix Casts a Spell

Posted on May 16, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Author Grady Hendrix‘s latest book is Witchcraft for Wayward Girls and we discuss both witchcraft and wayward. Set in the 1970s, the book follows four teenage girls in a Florida home for unwed mothers who discover a book that actually … Continue reading →

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From Animorphs to Odd Otters, Katherine Applegate Brings the Talent

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Doug Dangler

New York Times bestselling author Katherine Applegate has written or cowritten an impressive number of books from the 54-volume Animorph series to her latest, Odder. We discuss the inspiration behind Odder, the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s surrogate mother program for orphaned … Continue reading →

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Iris Dement is Workin’ on a World, and We’re the Better for It

Posted on April 30, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Singer-songwriter Iris Dement has released seven albums since 1990, including her latest, Workin’ on a World. Her songs sometimes juxtapose heavy lyrics with upbeat music, letting the listener feel energized while contemplating the difficulties of life. While she doesn’t see … Continue reading →

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Dr Kelly Fishman Asks “Is Your Dog a Ninja Warrior?”

Posted on April 15, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Dr. Kelly Fishman is a veterinarian specializing in canine sports medicine, mobility, and rehabilitation. On this episode of Craft, she tells me about the importance of keeping dogs active to prevent arthritis and maintain muscle strength. She emphasizes using natural … Continue reading →

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Nora Neus: Writing “People-Centered Stories for a More Equitable World”

Posted on April 8, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Emmy-nominated producer, writer, and freelance journalist Nora Neus will visit the Columbus Metropolitan Library’s South High Branch on April 11 as part of the Authors at the Library series. Her most recent book is “Renegade Girls,” a young adult graphic … Continue reading →

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Vashti Harrison: Big Honors for a Great Writer

Posted on April 4, 2025 by Doug Dangler

American writer, illustrator and filmmaker Vashti Harrison is the New York Times bestselling creator of Big, winner of the 2024 Caldecott Medal, both the Coretta Scott King Book Award Author and Book Award Illustrator Honor, and a National Book Award … Continue reading →

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Love Murder? Check out the Slaycation podcast

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Doug Dangler

Long time Craft listeners (I believe there may be at least one) will know that I like horror fiction. Podcast host Kim Davis feels the same way about true crime and has a turned her interest into the comedic true … Continue reading →

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