Page & Screen

GILDED AGE FASHION with Elizabeth L. Block | Episode 42

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:16:58 GMT

In which the historian returns to the pod to talk about her new book of more than 50 Gilded Age Fashions and the lives of the people who wore them.

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THE EPIC HISTORY OF MACARONI & CHEESE with Karima Moyer-Nocchi | Episode 41

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:30:11 GMT

In which the food historian talks about the first recorded macaroni & cheese and how the iconic dish has survived and changed across the centuries.

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FINDING HER EDGE with Jeff Norton | Episode 40

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMT

In which the showrunner of the hit Netflix series talks about finding IP for adaptation, the work of a showrunner, and how to film a show on the ice.

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SO OLD, SO YOUNG with Grant Ginder | Episode 39

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:01:36 GMT

In which the novelist discusses his fifth novel, the sights and sounds of New York City in the early aughts, having his worked adapted for the screen, and the inspirations that come from destination weddings.

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NEVER MIND THE HAPPY: SHOWBIZ STORIES FROM A SORE WINNER with Marc Shaiman | Episode 38

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:47:39 GMT

In which the celebrated composer discusses his New York Times best-selling memoir from Beaches and Bette Midler to Broadway, and the ups and downs of a Hollywood career over five decades.

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OPERA WARS with Caitlin Vincent | Episode 37

Tue, 27 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In which librettist and arts commentator, Caitlin Vincent shares her stories from the battle trenches of the Opera world and the fight for its (more approachable) future.

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THE GREAT 2026 CULTURE PREVIEW with Boston Book Fanatic & Brett's Book Stack | Episode 36

Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:00:00 GMT

In which famed Bookstagrammers @BostonBookFanatic and @Bretts.Book.Stack join John-Paul to gush about the 2026 titles that we can't wait to read (and in some cases, already have!)

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MARTIN SCORSESE with Ian Nathan | Episode 35

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 14:38:17 GMT

In which the film journalist walks us through the iconic canon of Scorsese's work, and the themes and actors which continue to make him one-of-a-kind.

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SURE THING DESSERTS with Matt Lewis | Episode 34

Tue, 11 Nov 2025 14:37:20 GMT

In which the baker of classic Americana goodness dishes about his new cookbook, Sure Thing Desserts, fair trade chocolate and the four flavours no one can pass up when it comes time for the sweets.

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THE SECRETS OF SECRETS with Dan Brown | Episode 33

Tue, 04 Nov 2025 13:00:00 GMT

In which one of the world's most celebrated thriller writers talks about Robert Langdon, life on movie sets, what happens when we die, and how to be a good dog dad.

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RIDE with Matt Stone | Episode 32

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 12:14:05 GMT

In which the car expert, Matt Stone discusses the stunning new book about cars as characters in our favourite movies. @trapublishing @abprlifestyle

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JOHN CANDY A LIFE IN COMEDY with Paul Myers | Episode 31

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 13:33:07 GMT

In which cultural historian, Paul Myers discusses his new book celebrating the grand life, career, and legacy of Canadian actor, John Candy. @pulmyears @houseofanansi @pegasus_books

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BOOK CURATOR BOOK CLUB | Episode 30

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In which Nicole from the newly-launched Book Curator Book Club talks about a more tailored experience for those of us who love a subscritption model for our reading.

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QUEER GEORGIANS with Anthony Delaney | Episode 29

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In which Dr Anthony Delaney recounts the hidden history of queer figures in England and beyond - the age of Molly houses, hangings and embolded loves in a time before Pride was allowed. @anthonydelaneyhistory @doubledayukbooks @gaysthewordbookshop @thebookishtypeleeds @queerlituk

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FALL BOOK PREVIEW 2025 with @bostonbookfanatic | Episode 28

Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMT

"In which John-Paul's favourite Bookstagrammer, @bostonbookfanatic, comes by to compare notes on the big titles for the fall with

FULL BOOK LIST: https://bookshop.org/lists/fall-2025-books

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THE STYLE OF THE GILDED AGE with Elizabeth L. Block, PhD. | Episode 27

Tue, 19 Aug 2025 12:01:37 GMT

In which art and culture historian, Elizabeth L. Block, PhD and John-Paul gush over the fashions and drama of the hit HBO series, The Gilded Age, the late 19th century in American fashion, and how to distract ourselves whilst we wait for season four.

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www.elizabethlblock.com

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Beyond Vanity is available now from @mitpress

@foliosociety we've got a pitch for you

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CAN WE TALK with Liz Walker | Episode 26

Tue, 01 Jul 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In which Liz Walker shares her journey from Boston's nightly news to her life as a pastor and helping American communities find a way through trauma to healing with Can We Talk...

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SUMMER PREVIEW with Frank DeCaro | Episode 25

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 19:27:55 GMT

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THEATRE KID with Jeffrey Seller | Episode 24

Tue, 06 May 2025 11:59:16 GMT

In which the Broadway über producer discusses his new memotir and the path from Michigan to Broadway with RENT and HAMILTON changing the conversations about theatre in the rooms where it happened.

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DEATH AT THE WHITE HART with Chris Chibnall

Tue, 15 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In which the celebrated creator of BROADCHURCH discusses his debut novel, the forthcoming ITV adaptation, and our love affair with murders in quaint English villages.

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RUN AWAY WITH ME with Brian Selznick | Episode 22

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In which the Caldecott-winning author of THE INVENTION OF HUGO CABRET takes us through the streets of Rome in 1986 for a love story that couldn't be more timely or timeless.

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DIVA with Daisy Goodwin | Episode 21

Tue, 01 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In which the novelst and screenwriter disucsses what makes a diva, publishing on Substack and her new play, BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT

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TILT with Emma Pattee | Episode 20

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 12:00:00 GMT

In which the debut novelist discusses the real and fictional implications of a life-altering earthquake on the streets of Portland for a heroine who is nine months pregnant.

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THE CALIFORNIANS with Brian Castleberry | Episode 19

Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:00:00 GMT

In which the author of NINE SHINY OBJECTS discusses his new novel that covers a California century from the origins of the film industry to the fires that threaten to burn it all down.

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2025 Preview with @BostonBookFanatic | Episode 18

Tue, 07 Jan 2025 13:00:05 GMT

In which John-Paul and Bookstagram favourite, @BostonBookFanatic make their lists of the most enticing offerings in the book world for the new year.

Bookshop link:

https://bookshop.org/lists/2025-book-preview

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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE with John-Paul Sarni

Tue, 26 Nov 2024 08:00:51 GMT

In which John-Paul opens up a big pile of bookmail to talk about the best holiday gifts for the season.

HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE BOOKS

Stanley Tucci - What I Ate in a Year

Nicholas Fox Weber - Mondrian: His Life, His Art, His Quest for the Absolute

Jackie Wullschläger - Monet: The Restless Vision

Liz McNeil and RoseMarie Terenzio - JFK Jr.: An Intimate Oral Biograph

Todd Stern - Landing the Paris Climate Agreement

Tony Blair - On Leadership

Ruby Blondell - Helen of Troy in Hollywood

Stephen Fry - Odyssey

Sam Leith - The Haunted Wood: A History of Childhood Reading

Alice Loxton - Eighteen: A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives

Sarah Chapelle - Taylor Swift Style: Fashion Through the Eras

Frank De Caro - Disco: Music, Movies, and Mania under the Mirror Ball

Christian Siriano - The New Red Carpet

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TOTAL RECALL The Official Story of the Film with Simon Braund

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 08:00:38 GMT

In which Simon Braund revisits the sci-fi wunderkind from 1990, TOTAL RECALL.

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BELIEVE! THE UNTOLD STORY BEHIND TED LASSO with Jeremy Egner

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 13:37:51 GMT

In which New York Times' television editor, Jeremy Egner gives us the tale of how TED LASSO came to be, and what turned it into an elixir for audiences.

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THE DARKNESS + DEATH AT THE SANITORIUM with Ragnar Jónasson

Tue, 05 Nov 2024 08:00:33 GMT

In which the internationally bestselling mystery writer talks about his first screen adaptation - THE DARKNESS with Executive Producer, John-Paul Sarni, shooting in Reykjavík and what comes next.

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HENRY V with Dan Jones

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 07:00:11 GMT

In which the celebrated British historian takes us on a new journey into the real life of Henry V.

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DISCO: MUSIC, MOVIES, AND MANIA UNDER THE MIRROR BALL with Frank DeCaro

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 07:16:10 GMT

In which the hilarious pop culture dynamo, Frank DeCaro dishes about his loves of all things disco, and his new book that takes you on its journey from Love Train to Ariana Grande.

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THE EXTINCTION OF EXPERIENCE with Christine Rosen

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 07:00:07 GMT

In which we discuss this fantastic exploration of the real and virtual worlds and how we can each make peace with them and stay rooted in reality while thinking of the future.

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CHRISTOPHER ISHERWOOD INSIDE OUT with Katherine Bucknell

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 07:00:01 GMT

In which the editor of Isherwoods diaries brings a decade of research to vivid life in the stunning and definitive new biography.

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STRAIGHT ACTING with Will Tosh

Tue, 17 Sep 2024 07:00:18 GMT

In which one of the foremost experts on Shakespeare explores the life of the Bard in a new context with a host of queer influences and observations of the plays and sonnets.

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CALEDONIAN ROAD with Andrew O'Hagan

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 07:00:53 GMT

In which the author of MAYFLIES talks about his new, epic novel that captures and satorizes London like never before ... and working with Johan Renck and Will Smith on the series adaptation.

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FALL BOOK PREVIEW with John-Paul Sarni

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 07:00:34 GMT

In which John-Paul, host of Page & Screen, shares the newest fall book arrivals. Click the link below to find the list of this fall's newest releases:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1wXfoaDOeevTC7lbOsib3ITSKx4it3eQ9xuV4J6-VnD8/edit?usp=sharing

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THAT LIBRARIAN with Amanda Jones

Tue, 27 Aug 2024 07:00:27 GMT

In which a librarian and educator in Louisiana speaks out against book banning, and is bombarded with libelous attacks on social media and even death threats.

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THE BRIGHT SWORD with Lev Grossman

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 07:00:17 GMT

In which the author of THE MAGICIANS takes us next to the court of King Arthur in a grand and imaginative retelling; a new approach for a new millenium.

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THE GUNCLE ABROAD with Steven Rowley

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 07:00:39 GMT

In which the bestselling novelist, Steven Rowley brings the Guncle back for a European sojourn; one of the summer's most talked-about books.

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WHEN WOMEN RAN FIFTH AVENUE with Julie Satow

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 07:00:14 GMT

In which journalist, Julie Satow explores three women who redefined the American department store in the most tumultuous years of the twentieth century.

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MIDNIGHT IN THE GARDEN OF GOOD AND EVIL with Rob Ashford

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 13:09:54 GMT

In which Tony, Olivier and Emmy winner, Rob Ashford discusses bringing a 30 year-old runaway bestseller to Chicago's Goodman theatre.

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EASY MONEY with Ben McKenzie

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 07:01:01 GMT

In which actor/director/producer, Ben McKenzie uses his secret economics degree to educate me on the dramatic rise and fall (and rise) of crytpo.

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Introducing Page & Screen with John-Paul Sarni

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 20:23:43 GMT

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