We are so pleased to welcome back Glenn McCarty to Withywindle! We first talked with Glenn back in 2021 on one of our first episodes, and now he’s back to talk all things Tumbleweed—including the brand-new book, THE GOLDEN ROAD OF TUMBLEWEED THOMPSON. Of course, this episode is also chock-full of snacks, stories, and nonsense. Enjoy! A special thank you to Read Aloud Revival for sponsoring today’s episode. Check out their Christmas School offering at readaloudrevival.com. And don’t forget,...

We are thrilled to have Daniel Nayeri back on the podcast as our guest. As you know, Daniel is a talented author and publisher, known for his captivating storytelling and innovative approach to publishing. We talk about his newest book, DRAWN ONWARD, as well as his forthcoming HOW TO TELL A STORY. Daniel brings his warm demeanor, thoughtful reflections, and great sense of humor, making this episode a must-listen for any fan of literature and storytelling.Also, this might be our most heated...

Welcome to Season 8 of Withywindle! Let’s goooooo! We’re kicking things off this season with a very special guest, John Hendrix. John is the author and illustrator of many superb books, including his new book, The Mythmakers, which is a graphic novel biography of two literary lions (wizards?): C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien. It follows the remarkable story of their friendship and creative fellowship, and describes how each came to write their masterworks. A special thank you to Read Aloud...

Season 8 starts next week, with plenty of guest interviews and all the jokes, riddles, stories, and snacks you’ve come to expect. Listen in to this very professional press conference with the guys to learn more.Oh, and there might be video of the press conference later this morning at https://withywindle.substack.com This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com/subscribe

We’ve come to the end of another delightful season of Withywindle. Endings are sad. You are allowed to be sad. But you’re only allowed to be sad for 13 seconds which is exactly the length it takes to read this sentence twice. Ok, did you do that? Are you done being sad now? Let’s move on to something happier: It’s Questionpalooza time!!In the 7th installment of Questionpalooza you will find our answers to YOUR burning questions. Questions such as: Would Graeme rather fight 50 duck-sized...

The fabulous Millie Florence is our guest on this week’s Withywindle! Millie is the author of such wonderful stories as Honey Butter, The Balter of Ashton Harper and the forthcoming Beyond Mulberry Glen. We had a delightful time chatting with Millie and hearing her answers to all your questions!Plus, of course, the usual nonsense. You know what this show is. Pickle Doritos. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes,...

Our guest this week is the very delightful Mitali Perkins, whose stories have been giving joy to children and families for years now. And now she joins in on the Withywindle fun! Plus, there’s more of Spence’s story, the printer gets his name, a unique snack time, and much more! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

We’re back! And so is Jonathan Rogers, who—alongside his co-conspirators, Stephen Crotts and Joe Hox—is our special guest this week. We chatted with them about what it’s like to re-issue an already beloved book. Plus, there’s more Spence Barringer, more snacks, and more of the usual Withywindle nonsense you know and love. Thanks for tuning in and happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...

In which the guys jump on the phone to discuss some stuff . . . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

Welcome back to Withywindle! This week’s guest is Peter Brown, author of the Wild Robot books and he’s here to answer your questions! Plus, more of Spence Barringer’s story, A very strange snack time, riddle time, nominees for the Word-of-the-Week printer’s name, and more. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

Welcome back to another episode of Withywindle! We’ve got jokes, riddles, snacks, story time, and of course our special guest, Anna Rose Johnson, author of The Luminous Life of Lucy Landry. (Oh, there’s also some initial nominees for the Word of the Week Printer’s name). Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

Adam Gidwitz is back to talk about his new novel (a World War 2 era spy novel for kids) but so are snack time, story time, and all the other nonsense. Well, those things are just back back, not back to talk about Adam’s new novel. Anyway, you get the idea. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

Christina Uss is the kind of person who rides her bike alllllllllllll the way across the country, so she’s exactly the kind of person who we like to talk to on Withywindle (well, that and the book-writing). Luckily she was up for it! So click play and join David and Graeme as they tell stories, eat snacks, and chat with Christina (well, that and all the other nonsense). Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Welcome back to Withywindle! We’re back with a new season full of jokes and snacks and puns and interviews and riddles and stories and all the nonsense you’ve missed the last few months. How was your Christmas? Valentines Day? Saint Patrick’s Day? Easter? Oh, you know what, never mind. . . Join us as we kick off a new batch of episodes with special guest Kathryn Butler, author of the DreamKeeper saga, and a brand new story segment! P.S.: Thanks for listening. This is a public episode. If...

Season 7 is coming soon . . . but Graeme is missing . . . This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit withywindle.substack.com

Withywindle is back with one more episode of season 6 and, as is our custom, we’re answering your questions! Plus we have two listeners stories, a Christmas-themed snack time, and more. So hit that play button and tune in as we discuss things like the nature of s’mores, cereal, animals, sauces at Chick-fil-a, and MUCH more. Happy listening! Looking for a poster? Shop Here.This episode is brought to you by Read Aloud Revival’s Christmas School! Click here to learn more. This is a public...

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for a while, you have heard us talk about (or, well, to) our editor Logan Green from time to time. Well this week he’s our very special guest on the show. He joined us to answer questions about audio editing, his favorite books, his opinion of Graeme, and much more. So hit play and tune in to all the nonsense! Happy listening! This episode is brought to you by Read Aloud Revival’s Christmas School! Click here to learn more. This is a public...

Anna James is a number of cool things: She’s the author of the Pages and Co. books, she’s English (and therefore a tea drinker), she’s a fan of the Lord of the Rings, and now she can add “guest on Withywindle” to the list! So click that play button and tune in to our conversation with her about snacks, books, writing, and wandering. Plus, there’s all the usual nonsense! Happy listening . This episode is brought to you by Read Aloud Revival’s Christmas School! Click here to learn more. . . ...

Andrew Peterson is back—and he’s a got a brand new Wingfeather-themed book out today! What an honor to have him back on the show! So join us for another delightful episode full of all the Withywindle nonsense alongside a great conversation with a talented and gracious author. Happy listening! Want to order Andrew’s new book, A Guide to Glipwood Forest, through our bookshop, Goldberry Books? You can do that here! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn more about...

Recently, Kate Albus, author of A Place to Hang the Moon and Nothing Else but Miracles joined us for a delightful live recording of Withywindle that featured plenty of conversation about snacks, good books, and fun nonsense—all with a live audience! It was a great time and this episode is the result of that time together. We hope you like it . . . Happy listening! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn more about their beautiful new picture books. Plus, don't...

Scott Chantler is the author/illustrator of many books, most recently the delightful graphic novel Squire and Knight. Well this week he adds "guest on Withywindle” to his long list of accolades so that’s probably just about the highest honor of his career (ha!). There’s talk about food and favorite books and a quiz, plus all the usual nonsense you get on this podcast. Happy listening! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...

Welcome back to a new episode of Withywindle, filled with all kinds of delightful nonsense, including all the usual whimsey (and snacks). But this week also features art heists. And Carolyn Leiloglou, who knows a lot about art and, as it turns out, art heists! Happy listening! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn more about their beautiful new picture books. Plus, don't forget to dress up as your favorite character from Aesop’s Fables as part of the customs...

This week the one-and-only Dave Eggers (author of one of our favorite books of the year) joins the show, so hit that play button and great ready for a great, wide-ranging conversation to go along with all of the normal shenanigans on an episode of Withywindle. Happy listening! This episode is brought to you by Waxwing Books. Click here to learn more about their beautiful new picture books. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to...

Welcome back to Withywindle and thanks for tuning into season six! This season will include a few tweaks, but it will still be full of the same jokes, stories, snacks, guests, riddles, and word play you’re used to! Here in season six, episode one (aka, episode 50!), storyteller Mac Barnett joins the show and proves himself to be a really fun guy to hang out with in addition to being a really talented author. So hit that play button and get ready for the nonsense! This is a public episode....