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

Lindsay Ward, Ohioana Book Festival Featured Author

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Doug Dangler

-Kayla If you’ve ever seen the design of a Lindsay Ward book, you realize reality is overrated. Ward is an accomplished children’s book illustrator and author who published Please Bring Balloons, When Blue Met Egg, and Pelly and Mr. Harrison Visit the … Continue reading →

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Improve your Improv: Attend Columbus Unscripted October 8-11

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Doug Dangler

            It’s Columbus’ third annual improv comedy festival, the Columbus Unscripted Improv Festival 2014. Hosted by Columbus Unscripted, the festival will include professional-level improvisational workshops as well as performances by over 15 local improv troupes and … Continue reading →

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October 10 – Ohio Art League’s One Night

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Got an itch to buy some new art to go with your collection, but you’re not a Wexner? Make plans to attend One Night,  the main  fundraiser event for the Ohio Art League. One Night will happen on Friday, October 10, and you … Continue reading →

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Cynthia Rosi on the Paranormal

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Recently, I sat down with Cynthia Rosi and talked to her about being a spiritual cleanser as part of the Craft Halloween special. You can catch the special on midnight of October 31 or 3 pm on November 1 on … Continue reading →

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Catch a Code

Posted on September 24, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Brad Henry is a doctoral student at the Ohio State University, working with technology, as well as Director of Technology for eStudent Learning. We sat down to talk about computer programming, technology, and his project with Code.org that encourages students to … Continue reading →

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Polonius: Sword Storage

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Doug Dangler

On my drive into work this morning, I was listening to the amazing Vienna Teng song “Goodnight, New York,” which has these lines: I’ll see you all on the other side After I am a different man with different eyes It … Continue reading →

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Lee Child and Doug Dangler: This Time, It’s Personal

Posted on September 9, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Several years ago, when Lee Child was in town with the Thurber House, I was scheduled to interview him. Unfortunately, I had to go out of town unexpectedly and missed him. Fortunately, I was able to catch up with him … Continue reading →

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How to kill someone in a hospital

Posted on August 31, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Surgeon Kelly Parsons wrote Doing Harm in the off hours over the past 8 years to give an insider’s look at how murders are secretly committed in hospitals. Perhaps I should label the above [satire] like Facebook is apparently doing just … Continue reading →

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Mindy McGinnis makes you want to drink deeply

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Doug Dangler

Thirsty for a great interview? Mindy McGinnis, a young adult librarian, author, and active blogger, is a must-meet individual whose talent and comical personality make for one refreshing conversation. In her two post-apocalyptic novels, Not a Drop to Drink and … Continue reading →

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What scares you?

Posted on August 24, 2014 by Doug Dangler

The 2014 Craft Halloween radio special will feature stories from listeners. What are your favorite scary stories? Maybe Edgar Allen Poe, maybe Christina Rossetti? Here’s a YouTube video to get you into the proper mood. In the comment below, let me … Continue reading →

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