Monthly Archives: January 2016

Samantha Tucker: so funny, you’ll have a kidney stone

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Doug Dangler

-Andy Ross Ever wonder about the etiquette of nudity in a Korean spa? Samantha Tucker, a humorist and essayist enrolled in Ohio State’s Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing program, has the answer. In her first collection of essays, … Continue reading →

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Melanie Benjamin: ruffling the feathers on the Swans of Fifth Avenue

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Doug Dangler

Many people think of Truman Capote as the campy talk show guest or the inspiration for the character of Dill in To Kill a Mockingbird. Melanie Benjamin wanted to know more about the author in his prime, before his high … Continue reading →

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Saturday hour-long special

Posted on January 9, 2016 by Doug Dangler

Today’s hour-long special on WCBE featured singer-songwriters Anna Nalick and John Gorka, Speakeasy’s Sumukh Torgalkar, and Ohio State’s History Talk. Thanks to all involved. “Pork packing in Cincinnati 1873” by Ehrgott & Krebs

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John Gorka and Anna Nalick: Together without knowing it

Posted on January 8, 2016 by Doug Dangler

Singer-songwriters Anna Nalick and John Gorka will appear in Columbus on January 17 and 22 at the Rumba Cafe and Six String Concerts, respectively. Listen in to learn more about Anna Nalick’s songs after “Breathe 2 AM” and which song took John … Continue reading →

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Catie Curtis and the best place to find inexpensive treasures

Posted on January 6, 2016 by Doug Dangler

How to teach your kids not to be materialistic? Catie Curtis‘ parents set many interesting examples, including taking their children to the town dump and saying,”Pick something out, anything you want.” As she recalls, it was a great teaching moment … Continue reading →

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