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Thecuriousmanspodcast

Jan 31, 2023

Matt Crawford speaks with author Sterling Watson about his new novel, Night Letter. Watson brings us back to rural Florida in the early 60's to check in on 18-year-old Travis Hollister after his release from detention. The characters in this novel are as diverse and nuanced as I have ever read, and this is a story that...


Jan 18, 2023

Matt Crawford speaks with writer, film maker, musician and artist Ian Svenonius about his latest book, Against the Written Word.  Ian and I talk about all the different projects he is working on as well as his 30 plus year career as an artist. We discuss the state of our society and how art is being hamstrung by the...


Jan 17, 2023

Matt Crawford speaks with author Jared Yates Sexton about his book, The Midnight Kingdom. How did we get here? When talking about politics today I think all of us, regardless of political affiliation, ask ourselves. Sexton does the deep dive all the way back to Rome to show us that this dynamic is nothing new, and...


Jan 11, 2023

Matt Crawford speaks with author Dr. David Alfery about his book, Saving Grace. Those of us who have had surgery probably haven't paid much attention to the person who puts us under. The anesthesiologist is the person who brings us closest to death to protect us, then brings us back. You would think we should know more...