This episode the le Carré Cast delves into the world of true crime with a look at one of the strangest moments in le Carré’s literary history. You won’t read about this one in Sisman’s biography! Settle in for the case of the fake blurbs. Further Reading Sources used to write this post are below. Both The New York Times and The Washington Post had …

In this episode we continue to look at John le Carré’s 2003 novel, Absolute Friends. Shane Whaley, host of the Spybrary podcast, is back to break down all of the action in this novel. We talk about the dramatic end of the novel, Mundy and Sasha’s motives and talk about the dangers of entrapment. Plus, an unexpected change in point of view that le C…

In this episode we look at John le Carré’s 2003 novel, Absolute Friends. Shane Whaley, host of the Spybrary podcast joins the show to look at one of his favorite le Carré novels. We talk about the enigma that is Absolute Friends lead character Ted Mundy. How many trips over the wall does it take to get a gold watch from MI6? And do all tour guides …

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Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode I am pleased to we…

Donate to #TeamEvie and the Literally Healing program at the Children’s Hospital of Los Angeles. Go to TinyURL.com/giveTE to make a monetary donation to the Literally Healing program or go to TinyURL.com/TeamE24, pick a book and make sure to pick Team Evie as the shipping location. That’s so much for your support. In this episode I am pleased to we…

In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy. Find Part 1 here and Part 2 here. Writer Paul French returns to the show for our epic finale looking at The Honourable Schoolboy. We talk more about the politics of Southeast Asia in the 1970’s, Jeff throws out his crazy fanboy theories and did Janet Leigh…

In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy. Find Part 1 here. Writer Paul French returns to the show to share his extensive knowledge of China and Hong Kong. We talk about the political background surrounding China and the UK when THS was written, the Ko brothers, and ponder Lizzie Worthington. Plus…

In this episode we begin our look at John le Carré’s 1977 novel, The Honourable Schoolboy. I’m pleased to welcome writer Paul French to the show. Paul has extensive knowledge of China and Hong Kong and is the perfect person to discuss this particular novel. We talk about where le Carré got his ideas for the opening scene of the novel, the politics …

Part 1 can be found here. Part 2 can be found here. We delve into the fascinating life of the enigmatic author Sarah Gainham, also known as Rachel Ames, with her godson Jonathan Ray, a drinks editor for The Spectator. We explore Rachel’s mysterious persona, her connections with spies and diplomats, and her life as an author. Jonathan shares stories…

Part 1 can be found here. We are back with part 2 of this look at the novelist Sarah Gainham. I continue to be joined in the discussion with writer Jeremy Duns. The episode begins with a recounting of a passage from ‘The Stone Roses,’ one of Gainham’s novels. We then discuss several of Gainham’s works, including ‘Time Right Deadly,’ ‘The Cold Dark …

Discovering Sarah Gainham: Unveiling the Overlooked Cold War Novelist In this episode of the le Carré Cast, we introduce a new feature – ‘After le Carré,’ spotlighting authors beyond John le Carré. Jeff welcomes back Jeremy Duns, writer and spy fiction enthusiast, to discuss Sarah Gainham, a lesser-known but richly talented spy novelist. They delve…

In this episode of The le Carré Cast, I interview acclaimed playwright and screenwriter Shaun McKenna. Sean discusses his journey into writing, his collaboration process for bringing le Carré’s complex characters to life on BBC Radio 4, and the challenges of adapting intricate novels for audio. about his adaptation of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and …

In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 2008 novel, A Most Wanted Man. I’m pleased to welcome back poet Clarissa Aykroyd to the show. If you missed Part 1, you can find it here. We talk about parallels between the novel’s characters and another famous spy duo, Jackson Lamb and Catherine Standish from Mick Herron’s ‘Slough House’ ser…

In this episode we look at John le Carré’s 2008 novel, A Most Wanted Man. I’m pleased to welcome poet Clarissa Aykroyd to the show. We talk through the motivations of the various players, whether le Carré succeeded at creating fully realized characters and le Carré’s difficult writing women. All that and more in this episode. Clarissa’s Website – h…

In this episode of the Le Carré Cast, Jeff interviews British historian Dominic Sandbrook. They delve into Sandbrook’s introduction to John le Carré’s works, particularly Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy, and discuss the author’s literary impact and historical context. The conversation covers le Carré’s influence during Britain’s 1970s cultural and politi…

I’m excited to welcome back Mac Rogers, playwright and audio dramatist for the epic conclusion of our look at the BBC George Smiley radio dramas. In this third and final part we dig into The Honourable Schoolboy, Smiley’s People and The Secret Pilgrim. The best way to find a corpse, how stories differ when told by a master spy versus a mediocre spy…

I’m excited to welcome back Mac Rogers, playwright and audio dramatist to continue to discuss the BBC George Smiley radio dramas. In this second of three parts we dig into some of the biggest of le Carré’s novels – The Spy Who Came in from the Cold and Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. Plus we discuss The Lookingglass War. We also talk the star power t…

This episode I am pleased to welcome Mac Rogers, playwright and audio dramatist to discuss the BBC George Smiley radio dramas. In this first part we talk about Mac’s journey to writing for audio, reading le Carré and listening to the audio drams. Plus we dive into aspects of the audio format and the first two Smiley adaptations. Plus, we touch on D…

This episode I return with Phil Tinline and Bernard Hughes. We continue discussing Phil’s article in the New Statesman on the London of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré and how it’s different from the London of today. Topics include the le Carré and conspiracies, a discussion of Adam Sisman’s latest book, and plus writers that write well …

This episode I’m excited to welcome Phil Tinline and Bernard Hughes to the show. We discuss Phil’s article in the New Statesman on the London of Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy by John le Carré and how it’s different from the London of today. Topics include the political background of Tinker, whether Tinker was a case of perfect timing, how the echos of …

This episode I’m excited to welcome John le Carré’s biographer Adam Sisman to the show. We discuss his latest book The Secret Life of John le Carré which looks at le Carré affairs which Sisman left out of his previous biography. Topics include why Sisman felt he needed to write this new book, the push and pull between biographer and subject, le Car…

We continue our three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In part 3 we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s novels. Returning to discuss the book is Guillam groupie, Matthew Bradford., we discuss le Carrê on James Bond, The Night Manager adapations, and Ludlum-esque title of The China Tar…

We continue our three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In part 2 we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s professional life. Returning to discuss the book is Circus cognoscente, Matthew Bradford. We discuss le Carré’s feudin’ and fightin’ with critics and friends, his input on cover art…

We’ll be taking a three part look at A Private Spy: The letters of John le Carré edited by Tim Cornwell. In this episode we’ll be talking about what we learned about le Carré’s personal life. Returning to the podcast to discuss the book is living le Carré encyclopedia Matthew Bradford. We discuss whether the first letter in the book was the inspira…

In this episode we continue our look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, Single and Single. Returning to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes. We discuss Adam’s interactions with shady Russians in the 90’s, why le Carré just can’t quit Russia, and that wild ending. Plus, is there such a thing as Chekhov’s Motorcycle? All that…

Hey there!! We've moved the Leftovers podcast to our On-Demand podcast feed to give you one streamlined way of listening to everything on the show!!! You can either click HERE or search "Intern John & Your Morning Show On-Demand" to listen to the full Leftovers podcast that will still come out on Fridays in addition to Second Date Update, War Of Th…

In this episode we look at John le Carré’s 1999 novel, SIngle and Single. Joining me to discuss the book is espionage and nonfiction author Adam Brookes. We discuss Adam’s first encounters with le Carré, the British boarding school system and tropes seen in le Carré’s female characters? Plus, whether the first chapter of the book makes the book wor…

Catch up on one of our favorite podcasts in Intern John & Your Morning Show's Family of Podcasts, The Thought Shower: On this episode of The Thought Shower, Intern John and Sos are about to go different paths this weekend. Who is the better traveler? Also don't forget to get your tickets for the Falls Church & Bethesda shows! InternJohnComedy.com M…

It's only Day One of Intern John's birthday and it only gets crazier from here! Join John, Shelby Sos, Rose, Hoody, and Erick as we preview what's to come this weekend and roast Erick for being the "kid who wants a gift when it's not his birthday!" Plus another round of "Guess What Happened" with one of Sos's best friends! All that and more with In…

Where does Hoody actually want to go for his bachelor party? Join Intern John, Shelby Sos, Rose, and Hoody as we try to make plans for Hoody next year and do another round of "Guess What Happened!" How much moving does Shelby have left to do? Plus what do we think will be the most popular Halloween costumes this year? All that and more with Intern …

Shelby Sos knows the perfect ways to mess with Intern John at all times! Join John, Sos, and Hoody as we talk about how Sos messes with John and how there are some people that whenever they call we get scared! Plus we play a new game call "Guess What Happened?" on our phones! All that and more with Intern John & Your Morning Show's Leftovers for th…

Week 1 with Shelby Sos is officially in the books! Join Intern John, Shelby Sos, Rose, and Hoody as we recap our first week with Sos and what has gone wrong with her apartment so far! How does Hoody know he made the right decision with his officiant? Plus who will really use Rose and Clint's shed they're building? All that and more with Intern John…

Do you still talk to or know your prom date? Join John, Rose, and Hoody as we figure out what our prom dates are up to now and how John was a stray cat to a sorority back in the day! Is Rose's new shed going to be for her and Clint or for Charlie? Plus how important are wedding colors? All that and more in Your Morning Show Leftovers for the week! …

Catch up on one of our favorite podcasts in Your Morning Show Family of Podcasts, Crisis On Infinite Podcasts: Keep Skrulling, Skrulling, Skrulling because we're talking about Marvel's Secret Invasion! Join Hoody and Kevin as we break down Episode 2 called "Promises" where we see Nick Fury try to figure out just exactly what the Skrulls have planne…

Our boss Kruz was on My Super Sweet 16 back in the day? Join John, Rose, and Hoody as we react to the show's revelation and how we used to think Cribs was 100% autenthic back in the day! When did Rose realize she had an imposter account on Facebook? Plus what do we think will happen first when Sos arrives for the show? All that and more in Your Mor…

Does John really know Western Montana is part of the United States? Join John, Rose, and Hoody as we get excited for Sos to join us in a few weeks and talk about what we know will happen on her first day! What do we have planned for Father's Day weekend? Plus will Rose's brithday be un-canceled this year? All that and more in Your Morning Show Left…

Capital Pride is this weekend and we can't wait to see you all!! Join John, Rose, and Hoody as we talk about our favorite memories of previous year and figure out if you need to bring a gift to a one-year-old's birthday party! Plus does Hoody think his dog Teddy will go pro in the agility course? All that and more in Your Morning Show Leftovers for…

Catch up on one of our favorite podcasts in Your Morning Show Family of Podcasts, Let's Get Weird: We're roadtripping to Cookout! Join Hoody and Erick as Hoody not only preps Erick for his first Cookout experience, but also gets us hyped for what Moira is doing on their Disney trip! Plus even more real Missed Connections from the DMV and how to use…

Catch up on one of our favorite podcasts in Your Morning Show Family of Podcasts, The Thought Shower: On this episode of The Thought Shower, Intern John and Sos talk about how to know if you're putting yourself in a rut! Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every week: The Thought Shower Cris…

Does anybody else get "sticker anxiety" with their laptops? Join John, Rose, and Hoody as we talk about how we get anxiety over decorating our laptops and how people told John he was a "girlboss" this week! Plus why is Hoody trying to get Rose to play Dead By Daylight with him at some point this summer? All that and more in Your Morning Show Leftov…

You know it's going to be a good time when everyyone but Erick is bringing their partners out with them! Join John, Rose, and Hoody as we not only prep for the weekend, but talk about how John is still paranoid about paying for other people! Plus we do some Friday Fun Facts to take with you for the weekend! All that and more in Your Morning Show Le…

Somehow we have a snack thief in the building! Join John, Rose, and Hoody as we try to deduce who we think is stealing all of our snacks and hype Hoody up for being a year away from getting married! Plus how often does Rose hang out with her neighbors and why is John still holding onto an old fire pit that doesn't work!? All that and more in Your M…

It's always a good time when we forget to turn the microphones off! Join John, Rose and Hoody as we recap what happened to Rose and Hoody while John was out of the room and how Erick has the weirdest copy and paste style! Plus what have we all overheard because someone forgot to end a call with us? All that and more in Your Morning Show Leftovers f…

It's nothing but Taylor Swift for the next 48 hours for Rose! Join John, Rose, and Hoody as we prep Rose for seeing Taylor Swift this weekend and how Hoody is doing a virtual Disney race by himself this weekend! Plus would we trust our partners with planning a surprise trip for us and John comes up with a great prank for Hoody's bachelor party! All…

Catch up on one of our favorite podcasts in Your Morning Show Family of Podcasts, Crisis On Infinite Podcasts: This is the way y'all!! Season Three of The Mandalorian is here and we're reacting to EVERY episode from the season! Join Hoody and Kevin as we break down Episode 6 called "Guns For Hire" where we see Mando and Bo Katan visit a planet pret…

What are some of the weirdest moments that happened to the show off-air? Join John, Rose, and Hoody as recount some of our favorite memories and get hyped for the Orioles' Opening Day ceremony next week! Plus why are we worried whenever we hear Erick say he is "doing his thing" whenever he goes out during the week? All that and more in Your Morning…

Turns out everyone on this show has WILD sick stories! Join John, Rose, Hoody, and special guest Shane as we talk about our weirdest sick stories and how much John drinks water during the show! How has Hoody connected with Erick's outside-of-radio friends? Plus is John going to surprise his parents for Easter weekend next month? All that and more i…

Catch up on one of our favorite podcasts in Your Morning Show Family of Podcasts, Let's Get Weird: Turns out Hoody can't drink as much as he could back in the day! Join Hoody and Erick as we recap what happened to Hoody after drinking his first BORG and plan our firsst trip to an XFL game! What big thing did Hoody get for his wedding? Plus even mor…

Catch up on one of our favorite podcasts in Your Morning Show Family of Podcasts, The Thought Shower: On this episode of The Thought Shower, Intern John talks about his big upcoming weekend plans! Plus, does Sos try to fix all mean and what it means. Make sure to also keep up to date with ALL of our podcasts we do below that have new episodes every…