Chronicle Books podcast

Special Edition: Porn for Women interview

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:15:29 -0700

A reader sent in this recording- apparently the BBC did a feature story on the controversy surrounding our book, Porn for Women! The correspondent doesn't seem to truly understand what's going on, and Heather Petersen, spokespornographer for the Cambridge Women's Pornography Collective, has a heck of a time explaining it to him.

Episode 24: ENHANCED version

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:26:47 -0700

Episode 24: This is the ENHANCED version of this week's podcast. In this episode, we've got a great interview with Spiderman 3 producer Grant Curtis. Curtis has authored a book that goes behind the scenes into the art and making of the summer blockbuster. Worst-Case Scenario Handbook author Dave Borgenicht instructs us on how to survive if your ship hits an iceberg, then we visit with artist Alex Gross. Gross' paintings are collected in a new Chronicle book called, appropriately, The Art of Alex Gross.

This episode is available in two versions, the regular audio podcast and an enhanced podcast with pictures which requires iTunes to view.

Episode 30: Dave Borgenicht and Dr. Anish Sheth with Josh Richman

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:13:35 -0700

Episode 30: Dr. Anish Sheth and Josh Richman tell us what we can learn from what's in the bowl. Their humorous book, What's Your Poo Telling You? includes facts, trivia, illustrations and more than 60 euphemisms for number 2. We also talk to Dave Borgenicht, author of the Worst Case Scenario Almanac: The Great Outdoors, about the perils of mother nature.

Episode 24: Alex Gross and Grant Curtis

Mon, 04 Jun 2007 09:26:27 -0700

Episode 24: In this episode, we've got a great interview with Spiderman 3 producer Grant Curtis. Curtis has authored a book that goes behind the scenes into the art and making of the summer blockbuster. Worst-Case Scenario Handbook author Dave Borgenicht instructs us on how to survive if your ship hits an iceberg, then we visit with artist Alex Gross. Gross' paintings are collected in a new Chronicle book called, appropriately, The Art of Alex Gross.

This episode is available in two versions, the regular audio podcast and an enhanced podcast with pictures which requires iTunes to view.

04-30-07: World Almanac for Kids and Florence Broadhurst

Wed, 09 May 2007 10:01:01 -0700

04-30-07: Author Helen O'Niell takes us behind the fascinating story of Florence Broadhurst, interior decorator, painter, and wallpaper designer extraordinaire. Dave Borgenicht takes us to Ancient Rome for a taste of the Worst-Case Scenario Almanac: History, and author and educator Lynn Brunelle pulls a card from the World Almanac for Kids Puzzler Decks.

04-15-07: Earth Day Special with John Ash and Kimberly Rider

Fri, 20 Apr 2007 08:45:37 -0700

04-15-07: Earth Day is April 22nd, and Chronicle Books is celebrating with books like Organic Baby: Simple Steps for Healthy Living. We interviewed author Kimberly Rider from her Marin County home about how to make your home eco-friendly and baby-safe. Next, we drive farther north to Santa Rosa, CA, where chef John Ash makes his home. From the Earth to the Table: John Ash's Wine Country Cuisine is both a pitch for sustainable and organic food and a book of tasty recipes.

03-15-07: New food books from Georgeanne Brennan and Amy Kaneko

Mon, 19 Mar 2007 09:23:03 -0700

03-15-07: In this episode, we go to Provence to talk to Georgeanne Brennan, a cooking school teacher and author of many gardening and cookbooks. Her latest, A Pig in Provence, is a memoir of her years spent in the South of France, and is filled with recipes for seasonal French food. Worst-Case Scenario Handbook author David Borgenicht explains how to survive being lost in the jungle, and finally, we visit with Amy Kaneko about her new cookbook of modern Japanese-style cooking called Let's Cook Japanese Food!

2-28-07: Infused and Retox

Thu, 08 Mar 2007 10:03:22 -0800

2-15-07: It's Cocktail Month here at Chronicle Books. In this episode, we talk to Susan Elia MacNeal, creator of the book Infused. Infused gives you tips and recipes for creating your own home-grown infused vodka and other liquors too. Worst-Case Scenario Handbook author David Borgenicht explains how to avoid crying while cutting onions, and finally, we revisit an interview with author Jennifer Traig and her book Retox: Booze, Use and Snooze Your Way to Personal Fulfillment. We talked to Jennifer in the comfort of the Albatross Pub in Berkeley, CA.

02-15-07: Cocktail Month with Hip Sips and The Art of the Bar

Tue, 20 Feb 2007 22:46:44 -0800

02-15-07: It's Cocktail Month here at Chronicle Books. In this episode, we talk to mixologist Lucy Brennan about her book of unique concoctions called Hip Sips. Worst-Case Scenario Handbook author David Borgenicht reminds us how to open a wine bottle without a corkscrew, and finally, Chronicle Editor Bill LaBlonde takes us behind the scenes of the making of The Art of the Bar, a photography and recipe book of drinks from San Francisco's Absinthe Restaurant.

01-31-07: Pet Month, with Elliot Erwitt and Patti Davis

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:58:36 -0800

01-31-07: January is Pet Month here at Chronicle Books, so we gave famed photographer Elliot Erwitt a call to talk about his book of dog photographs, called Woof. After learning from Worst-Case Scenario author David Borgenicht the proper technique for removing a stuck bowling ball, we revisit an interview with author Patti Davis. Davis's book is called Two Cats and the Woman They Own: Life Lessons I Learned From My Cats.

New Year, New You Episode 4

Fri, 02 Feb 2007 08:51:52 -0800

In our fourth and final episode of the New Year, New You podcast, we get organized with Jessica and Michael Hinz, authors of Learning to Balance Your Life: A Practical Guide to Having it All. We give author Darrin Zeer another call to talk about how to make feng shui work in your life, and finally, we revisit some of the best advice we've gotten during the series. Good luck with your resolutions, and we'll see you next year.

Episode 3: Get Fit

Fri, 26 Jan 2007 08:49:28 -0800

Episode 3: Get Fit! Fitness is where you find it. In this episode, we've got three experts that have all found ways to get you in better shape wherever you are. Author Darrin Zeer wrote his book, Travel Yoga, so you could relax and get a good stretch while on the road. Shirley Archer turns office furniture into workout gear, and Dr. Maoshing Ni touts the benefits of tai chi.

01-15-07: The Wine and Food Lover's Diet and Stuff On My Cat: The Book

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 08:19:37 -0800

1-15-07 In this episode, we talk to Philip Tirman, M.D. about his new book, The Wine and Food Lover's Diet. Tirman, a sports doctor, turned his attention to nutrition when he was fighting his own battle to lose weight. He's written a diet that he says will appeal to foodies- and allows you to have a glass of wine with dinner. Our Worst-Case Scenario this week helps you deal with that nightmare customer, and finally we talk to Mario Garza about the Stuff on my Cat phenomenon.

New Year, New You Episode 1

Thu, 11 Jan 2007 11:25:28 -0800

New Year, New You Episode 1: Are your New Year's resolutions already falling by the wayside? Listen to our special, 4-episode podcast series, New Year, New You! Each episode is full of tips for achieving your goals, whether you're trying to lose weight, get organized, or, as in this epsiode, get balanced. We interviewed some of our top authors and experts in self-help and life-coaching, including Raphael Cushnir, Dr. Maoshing Ni, Carol Stanton and Meryl Starr. We'll be back next week with our Get Pretty episode, as well as our regular edition of the Chronicle Books podcast.

12-08-06: Top Gift Books for Adults

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 16:37:57 -0800

12-08-06 This is our second of two podcasts with holiday gift-giving tips you won't hear anywhere else. We went straight to the source and asked Chronicle's staff of editors which books they're giving our to their friends and family. In this episode, we get personal recommendations for the adults on your list from sex books editor Jodi Davis, stylish cookbooks from Bill LaBlonde, and art and design books from editor Alan Rapp. You're sure to find something here to satisfy that hard-to-buy-for friend.

12-08-06: Top Gift Books for the Family

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Sat, 09 Dec 2006 12:12:13 -0800

12-08-06 We've got two jam-packed episodes for you this week, with holiday gift-giving tips you won't hear anywhere else. We went straight to the source and asked Chronicle's staff of editors which books they're giving our to their friends and family. In this episode, we get personal recommendations for the kids on your list from children's editor Andrea Minotti, games, cards and holiday fare from gifts book editor Mikyla Bruder, and a plug from author Les Beletsky for his book Birdsongs, a collection of pictures and recordings of 250 North American birds. Be sure to listen to the other holiday podcast this month, with recommendations for your more mature friends.

11-30-06: Peter Ellenby and Inside Maverick's

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 08:41:28 -0800

11-30-06: In this episode, we talk to photographer Peter Ellenby about his book Every Day is Saturday. Ellenby has snapped shots of a number of famous indie bands like Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, and Beulah. The book comes with a 21-song CD of Peter's favorite bands. Worst-Case Scenario Handbook author David Borgenicht returns to help us survive being locked in a walk-in freezer. And finally, we talked to Grant Washburn and Bruce Jenkins about their photo book celebrating big-wave surfers at Maverick's in Half Moon Bay, CA. These waves go upwards of 30 feet, and these pictures take you right inside the tube.

11-30-06: Peter Ellenby and Inside Maverick's ENHANCED

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Fri, 01 Dec 2006 08:41:43 -0800

11-30-06 In this episode, we talk to photographer Peter Ellenby about his book Every Day is Saturday. Ellenby has snapped shots of a number of famous indie bands like Death Cab for Cutie, The Flaming Lips, and Beulah. The book comes with a 21-song CD of Peter's favorite bands. Worst-Case Scenario Handbook author David Borgenicht returns to help us survive being locked in a walk-in freezer. And finally, we talked to Grant Washburn and Bruce Jenkins about their photo book celebrating big-wave surfers at Maverick's in Half Moon Bay, CA. These waves go upwards of 30 feet, and these pictures take you right inside the tube. This is the ENHANCED version of the podcast. If your player is unable to play it, listen to the next version, which is a regular mp3.

11-15-06: Nick Bantock and Les Beletsky

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Tue, 14 Nov 2006 21:46:59 -0800

11-15-06 In this episode, we talk to Nick Bantock, best-selling author of the Griffin and Sabine series, about his new novel, Windflower. We also hear from Les Beletsky, the author of Birdsongs, a new book that includes illustrations and audio recordings of North American birds, drawn from the Macaulay Library at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. Worst-Case Scenario Handbook author David Borgenicht has the week off - and while he's away, we give listeners the chance to muse about what you would do if you were trapped in...well, tune in to find out, and enter our contest for a chance to win a prize for the best Worst-Case Scenario survivalist!

Greetings from E Street: The Story of Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 14:50:51 -0800

11-13-06. In this special edition of the podcast, we go backstage with author and artistic director of the Experience Music Project in Seattle, Robert Santelli. Since his youth in New Jersey, he has followed the rise of local boys made good, Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band. In this book, Santelli turns the spotlight on the guys behind Bruce to tell the whole story of their 30 year career. Through recreated posters, backstage passes, tickets, and lots of rare photographs, Santelli really tells the unknown story of the E Street Band.

11-01-06: National Novel-Writing Month and Em and Lo

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Wed, 01 Nov 2006 23:49:53 -0800

11-01-06: Author Chris Baty is excited- National Novel-Writing Month has begun! Not only did he invent the phenomenon, he's also created the No Plot? No Problem! Novel-Writing Kit to help you along your way. Then, Worst-Case Scenario author David Borgenicht lets us in on some parenting secrets. Finally, sex advisors Em and Lo introduce us to their revealing new titles, Em and Lo’s Sex Toy- An A-Z Guide to Bedside Accessories and Em & Lo's Rec Sex- An A-Z Guide to Hooking Up. Em and Lo have been writing together for years, and it shows in this fun interview.

10-01-06: Edie Sedgewick and Sandra Jordan

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:26:52 -0700

10-01-06: Filmmakers David Wiseman and Melissa Painter discuss their new book Edie: Girl on Fire, which tells the true, untold story of Edie Sedgewick. After Worst-Case Scenario author David Borgenicht helps us open a bottle of wine without a corkscrew, Sandra Jordan of Jordan Vineyards helps us understand The Art of Decanting.

09-15-06: Barbara Boxer and Robert Olen Butler

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:24:20 -0700

September 15th 2006 This episode features an interview with Senator Barbara Boxer about her book A Time to Run, which recently came out in paperback. After a Worst-Case Scenario, we'll talk with Robert Olen Butler about his unusual new book of short stories, Severance.

08-06: Special Parenting Podcast, featuring Milk It! and other books

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Thu, 24 Aug 2006 10:57:32 -0700

08-06: We've got a special podcast for you this time focusing on the art of parenting. Author Kate Hodson teaches pregnant mothers how to milk the most out of their pregnancy in her book Milk It! Then we take you on The Three-Martini Playdate with Christie Mellor. Christie begs new parents not to fall into pitfalls like overparenting and atrocious kids music and hold on to their adult lives. Finally we talk to Amy Maniatis. She and her co-writer Elizabeth Weil pulled together all the weird and useful factoids you'll need in their book Crib Notes.

07-15-06: The Visionary State and Joyce Goldstein

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:29:20 -0700

In this episode, we talk to author Eric Davis and photographer Michael Rauner about their new book, The Visionary State. It's a tour through California spiritual sites, from UFO cults to zen temples. We also talk to food guru Joyce Goldstein about her new book, Anti Pasti. And as we do every episode, we'll pull a page from The Worst-Case Scenario Handbook.

07-15-06 ENHANCED: The Visionary State and Joyce Goldstein

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Fri, 21 Jul 2006 15:30:05 -0700

07-15-06 ENHANCED: This is the "enhanced" version of the podcast, which includes photos. If you have difficulty playing or listening to this file, you should have received another version that should work on your computer or portable device. In this episode, we talk to author Eric Davis and photographer Michael Rauner about their new book, The Visionary State. It's a tour through California spiritual sites, from UFO cults to zen temples. We also talk to food guru Joyce Goldstein about her new book, Anti Pasti. And as we do every episode, we'll pull a page from The Worst-Case Scenario Handbook.

07-01-06: Dave Borgenicht and Linda Carucci

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Wed, 05 Jul 2006 17:37:35 -0700

July 1st, 2006: This episode features an interview with David Borgenicht, author of the Worst-Case Scenario Handbook series, about his new volume, LIFE. We'll take a scenario from the new book- How can you survive a stampede of giraffes?- and ask people on the street what they would do. Finally, we'll visit with Linda Carucci, author of Cooking School Secrets for Real-World Cooks.

06-15-06: Emily Luchetti and Diane Rossen Worthington

podcast@chroniclebooks.com — Sat, 17 Jun 2006 09:15:44 -0700

June 15th, 2006: This episode features two new cookbooks, A Passion for Ice Cream by Emily Luchetti and The New California Cook by Diane Rossen Worthington. We interviewed both authors about the latest trends in food. Plus, as always, we take a tip from the Worst-Case Scenario Handbook.

06-01-06: Dr. Mao and Sex Advice From

Fri, 02 Jun 2006 10:24:35 -0700

June 1st, 2006: Dr. Maoshing Ni, a 38th-generation practitioner of Chinese Medicine, tells us about his new book, Secrets of Longevity: Hundreds of Ways to Live to Be 100. Also, we'll ask sex advice from ordinary people, just like the editors of Sex Advice From DJs, Sorority Girls, Cowboys, Car Dealers, Bartenders, Pool Cleaners, Hairstylists, and More! And as always, we'll get a tip from the Worst-Case Scenario Handbook.

05-15-06: Patti Davis/SF Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market Cookbook

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:50:21 -0700

May 15th, 2006: We talk to Patti Davis about her latest book, Two Cats and the Woman They Own: Or, Life Lessons I Learned from My Cat. Patti's last book was a memoir of her father, Ronald Reagan. To get a taste of the new San Francisco Ferry Plaza Farmers' Market Cookbook, we walk among the stalls and talk to the farmers about what makes the market so special. And as we do every episode, we'll pull a page from The Worst-Case Scenario Handbook.

05-01-06: Marley Legend/Retox

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:59:55 -0700

May 1st, 2006: Author and curator at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Jim Henke talks about his book Marley Legend, a biography of Bob Marley with ticket stubs, handwritten lyrics, posters, and more. Then we talk to Jennifer Traig, one of the sister team who wrote Retox: Booze, Use and Snooze your Way to Personal Fulfillment. And as we do every episode, we'll pull a page from The Worst-Case Scenario Handbook.

04-15-06: Zoe Sallis/David Lynch/Phaic Tan

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 09:54:18 -0700

April 15th, 2006: Author Zoe Sallis interviews director David Lynch about his philosophies for her new book Ten Eternal Questions: Wisdom, Insight and Reflection for Lifes Journey. Also we talk to one of our travel writers about Phaic Tan: Sunstroke on a Shoestring, a guide to a little-known country in Southeast Asia. And as we do every episode, we'll pull a page from The Worst-Case Scenario Handbook.

04-01-06: Craig Ferguson and The Meat Club for Girls

Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:50:57 -0700

April 1st, 2006: Dinner with the authors of The Meat Club Cookbook, an excerpt from the Worst-Case Scenario Handbook: Life, and author Craig Ferguson reads from his novel, "Between the Bridge and the River."