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Nate has another wonderfully jam packed episode of Reading Aloud for your ears! First off the hilarious James Urbaniak reads a Tom O’Donnell piece called “You Are Fired From This Father-Son Acrobatics Duo,” recorded live from the UCB-Franklin theatre in Los Angeles. Then, the great Steven Weber joins Nate in studio to discuss the life of Eugene O’Neill, the epic play Long Day’s Journey into Night, and to read a devastating speech from the play. Face your fear and grab Stephen King’s “11/22/63” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com. Los Angeles: Come out to see the show LIVE on Sunday, June 14th at UCB-Franklin at 7:30pm. Get your tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com!

Nate has some Reading Aloud Book Club vets and a first timer on as he welcomes Emily Halpern, Kevin Awakuni, and Ele Woods for the 7th edition of the Book Club series of Reading Aloud in which they discuss Toni Morrison’s novel “God Help The Child. ” They’ll talk about dealing with childhood trauma, what parents do to children, and feeling emotionally distant from the book’s characters. Plus, everyone brings up what they believed to be fantastical elements in the book as they read listener questions. Make sure to pick up the next book for the upcoming book club episode which will be Stephen King’s “11/22/63” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

This week’s show kicks off with Geoffrey Arend reading a popular piece from McSweeney's Internet Tendency "A Realistic Assessment of How Many 12-year-olds I Could Beat Up Before They Overtook me" by Matt Schweiger live from UCB. Then, Nate has an in depth interview with Maura Deedy, Head of Reference & Adult Services from his childhood library, the Tufts Library in Weymouth, Massachusetts. Lastly, Nate reads often quoted graduation speech given by David Foster Wallace, called "This is Water". Don't forget to pick up the next Book Club Book, "God Help The Child", by Toni Morrison!

The unbelievable actress, singer, and professional organizer, Fay Wolf starts the show by reading an amazing piece by Susanna Fogel entitled “Your Intrauterine Device Has Some Thoughts on Your Love Life,” recorded live from UCB-Franklin in Los Angeles. Then, senior baseball writer for ESPN, Keith Law joins Nate to talk about how he learned to read at the age of 2 thanks to his love of “The Mixed-Up Chameleon,” sports themed books he recommends you should read, the best pizza he’s ever had, and much more. Finally, in honor of the 40th anniversary of the Fall of Saigon, Nate finishes off the show by reading a passage from Tim O’Brien’s “The Things They Carried.” Support your local book store and grab a copy of Toni Morrison’s new novel “God Help The Child” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Nate is joined by a couple of Reading Aloud Book Club virgins, Mike Still, Susanna Fogel, and Lindsey Kraft for the 6th edition of the Book Club series of Reading Aloud in which they discuss the F. Scott Fitzgerald novel “Tender Is The Night.” They’ll talk about the amazing first ten pages, how the characters Dick and Nicole mirror the real life couple Zelda and Fitzgerald, why you shouldn’t date your therapist, and listener questions. The next book for the upcoming book club episode will be Toni Morrison’s new novel “God Help The Child.” Get your hands on a copy and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Nate is excited to share his amazing interview with the one and only Jon Cryer. Jon recently released a new book called “So That Happened: A Memoir.” Jon talks about how writing a book came out of a dare, what he learned from working with Gene Hackman on Superman IV, his experience at Stagedoor Manor (an infamous summer camp for theater kids), the alternate ending to Pretty in Pink, and much more. Go get Jon’s book wherever books are sold or on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/So-That-Happened-A-Memoir/dp/0451472357 The book club episode is almost here, grab yourself the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel “Tender Is The Night” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Nate starts the show by sharing a wonderful recording of the delightful Anna Faris reading a hilarious piece by Juliana Gray Live from UCB Franklin in Los Angeles. Then, Nate sits down with his mom, an enormous book lover for her very first interview! They chat about the times they would go to Tufts Library in Weymouth Massachusetts almost every day, book clubs where everyone reads a different book, which Stephen King book would she take on a desert island, and her volunteer work at various libraries. Finally, Nate closes the show by reading the greatest piece of sports writing ever written “Hub Fans Bid Kid Adieu” by John Updike for his friends back East. Get a head start on the next book for the next book club episode which will be the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel “Tender Is The Night” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Nate is joined by the very special handsome guests Nelson Franklin, John Forest, and maybe John Ross Bowie for the 5th edition of the Book Club series of Reading Aloud in which they discuss Richard Price’s “The Whites.” They’ll talk about being engrossed in the gritty crime drama following 5 cops called The Wild Geese, the creepy Milton Ramos character, and how the writer assumes that the reader knows all of the police jargon. Get a head start on the next book for the next book club episode which will be the classic F. Scott Fitzgerald novel “Tender Is The Night” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com. Make sure to come out to see the show LIVE on Sunday, April 12th at UCB-Franklin at 7:30pm. Get your tickets atwww.ucbtheatre.com!

Nate brings out some heavy hitters this week. Get ready to hear brilliant writer/comedian Megan Amram read an excerpt from her book “Science...For Her!” recorded live from UCB-LA. Then, author/teacher/essayist Ryan Knighton joins Nate to talk about getting in touch with the folks at This American Life and Ira Glass, the biggest issues when working on “C’mon Papa: Dispatches from a Dad in the Dark,” and his approach to writing when he started to go blind. Finally, the fantastic Joey McIntyre closes the show by reading an excerpt from “All Souls: A Family Story from Southie” by Michael Patrick MacDonald in honor of St. Patrick’s Day. Don’t forget to send in your thoughts on Richard Price’s “The Whites” at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com for the next book club episode!

Nate is joined by several special guests this week. We'll hear a live reading of Neil Simon from Kevin Sussman, live at the UCB Theater. Then, from Pop-Hop in Highland Park, Robey Clark stops by to explain the ins & outs of owning an independent book store, and how to properly end a podcast. Finally, the wonderful Jessica Chaffin reads from Kim Gordon's 'Girl in a Band'. Check out the WolfPop forums, and if you're in Los Angeles, come out to Reading Aloud Live this Sunday, March 8th at the UCB Franklin Theater. Get tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com!

Nate is joined by special guests Julieanne Smolinski and Mike Postalakis for the 4th edition of the Book Club series of Reading Aloud in which they discuss Jonathan Franzen’s “The Corrections.” They’ll talk about the post 9/11 anxiety attached to the original release of the book, which member of the family they felt more close toward, and the scary feeling of finalizing your writing. Get a head start on the next book for the next book club episode which will be Richard Price’s “The Whites” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Nate celebrates the achievement of releasing over 10 episodes by sharing a very funny piece written by Dan Kennedy entitled “I Just Found Out ABC Family Is Going To Pass On My Pitch” and read by the great Steve Agee live from the UCB-theatre in Los Angeles. Then, Nate chats with John Moe, host of the funniest show on National Public Radio called Wits. They talk about John’s book “Dear Luke, We Need to Talk, Darth: And Other Pop Culture Correspondences,” why listening to the same music helps him write, and trying to add more silliness to public radio. Finally, Nate sends us off by reading a simple and powerful short story by Tim Wirkus entitled “An Intrusion.” Grab Jonathan Franzen’s “The Corrections” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com for the next book club episode and come see the show LIVE at UCB-Franklin in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 8th at 7:30pm! Get tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com.

Nate starts the show by talking about hugging strangers at the Superbowl and sharing some new book news regarding Harper Lee. Nate also plays us a recording of the great Rick Holmes reading Blake Stuck’s “I’m Going to Replace My Hands With Hammers, So Help Me God” live from the UCB-theatre in Los Angeles. Then, Nate is joined by Jake Fogelnest, a professional comedian, writer, director, and podcaster to talk about why making it big in showbiz recently has kept his podcast The Fogelnest Files on hiatus but it will return soon, why you need to be listening to The Best Show, how he convinced his parents at 14 that he should write, direct, and star in a public access TV show from his bedroom, which bands are important, and to recommend some great music books such as “Please Kill Me: The Uncensored Oral History of Punk.” Finally, a beautiful letter written by Helen Keller to the New York Symphony Orchestra is read by the fantastic Aya Cash. Grab Jonathan Franzen’s “The Corrections” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com for the next book club episode!

Nate welcomes his special panel of guests Julieanne Smolinski, Paul Scheer, and Timothy Simons in the 3rd edition of the Book Club series of Reading Aloud in which they discuss Denis Johnson’s “The Laughing Monsters.” They’ll talk about being internet friends, struggling to get through books, Tim’s Denis Johnson baggage, the main character having no drive, the few great moments of spy stuff, and listener's thoughts on the book’s genre confusion. Get a head start on the next book for the next book club episode which will be Jonathan Franzen’s “The Corrections” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Nate welcomes his good friend & return guest John Ross Bowie in the studio to read “Jesus Shaves” by David Sedaris. Then, Nate is joined by the great Henry Winkler to talk about his children’s book series Hank Zipzer, his time studying at Yale School of Drama, feeling like his life started at 26, being diagnosed as dyslexic at 31, and what makes a good children’s book. Finally, Jess Walter’s “How To Be A Man” is read by the amazing Erinn Hayes. Don’t forget to grab a copy of Denis Johnson’s “The Laughing Monsters” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com. Also, come to first LIVE show of the new year on Sunday, January 25th at 7:30pm at UCB-Franklin in Los Angeles. Get tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com!

Happy New Year! Join Nate for another jam-packed episode of Reading Aloud which starts off with Nate’s good friend Rohan Nichol sharing a story that changed the Star Wars canon when he played Captain Raymus Antilles live from UCB-LA. Then, special guest Harvey Jason of Mystery Pier Books joins Nate in the studio to talk about the public’s fascination with first edition books, how the market set for rare books, why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover, having a celeb clientele which includes Johnny Depp, and why people are so enthralled with J.D. Salinger. Finally, the wonderful Erinn Hayes closes the show out by reading Lisa Gabriele's "The Guide to Being A Groupie." Don’t forget to grab a copy of Denis Johnson’s “The Laughing Monsters” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Nate welcomes special guests Kevin Awakuni, Ele Woods, and Bill Savage to discuss Adelle Waldman’s “The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P.” in another edition of the Book Club series of Reading Aloud! They’ll talk about the protagonist being intellectually advanced but emotionally immature, the novel’s similarities to The Average American Male, feeling nostalgic of living in New York, and listener’s thoughts on the unlikeable protagonist. Get a head start on the next book for January which will be Denis Johnson’s “The Laughing Monsters” and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

Nate has a nice mix of wonderful pieces that are sure to make you laugh and cry this holiday season. Nate’s good friend Jacob Pitts reads a spectacular Bret Anthony Johnston piece called “Encounters with Unexpected Animals.” In a first for Reading Aloud, author Bret Anthony Johnston joins Nate in studio to speak on his piece featured in the show. Finally, Nate gives us the gift of listening in on a conversation with his dad about past holidays before his dad reads ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas.

Nate brings you the first all Non-fiction episode and has the hilarious Nelson Franklin start things off by reading a Chuck Klosterman piece entitled “The Pretenders.” Then, writer, producer, and former political operative Eli Attie joins Nate in the studio to chat about being the campaign speechwriter through Gore's concession of the 2000 presidential election, growing up in a family of readers, and some of the political books that he enjoys. Finally, Nate finishes things by playing two pieces of political theatre that he loves – Mr. Rogers going in front of the US Senate to defend PBS and Robert F. Kennedy’s speech after Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Get a head start on the next book which will be "The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P." by Adelle Waldman and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com. Also, come out to see a holiday-themed version of Reading Aloud! There will be carolers, sing a longs, and a live reading of the Sedaris masterpiece "Santaland Diaries". Get tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com.

Nate welcomes his panel of friends Paul Scheer, April Richardson, and John Ross Bowie to break down John Darnielle's "Wolf In White Van" in the very first Book Club episode of Reading Aloud! They’ll discuss using a kindle vs. a physical book, teen zine mail, Dungeons and Dragons, choices, and listener's thoughts on the book. Get a head start on the next book which will be "The Love Affairs of Nathaniel P." by Adelle Waldman and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com. Also, come out to Reading Aloud LIVE at UCB-Sunset on Friday, December 12th at 10:30pm! Get tickets atwww.ucbtheatre.com!

Nate kicks things off with the always amazing Jason Mantzoukas as he reads a Tom O’Donnell piece entitled “OK, Maybe Our Apartment Is Too Small For A Bald Eagle” recorded live from UCB-LA. Then, Kevin Awakuni of Skylight Books joins Nate in the studio to chat about the popularity of the “How to Talk to Your Cat About Gun Safety” zine, whether Amazon is spreading the word on books or destroying independent bookstores, what makes a good bookstore, why The Hobbit is underrated, and Dave Eggers’ “A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius” which leads Nate to read a passage from the best-selling memoir. Finally, Nate’s brother Rob Corddry tells us how he auditioned for the Blue Man Group before he reads Colin Nissan’s piece “It’s Decorative Gourd Season, Motherfuckers” live from UCB-LA. Don’t forget to participate in the book club by going out and buying “Wolf In White Van” by John Darnielle and send in your thoughts on the book at readingaloudpodcast@gmail.com. Also, come to Reading Aloud LIVE at UCB-Franklin on Sunday, November 23rd at 7pm! Get tickets at www.ucbtheatre.com!

Welcome to the first episode of Reading Aloud with Nate Corddry. Nate loves all aspects of the written word from comedic essays to personal letters. On this episode, the hilarious Brian Stack reads a Simon Rich piece entitled “Guy Walks Into A Bar” which was recorded live at UCB-LA. Then, the compelling Aimee Mann joins Nate in the studio for a chat about her music career, her time at Largo, working with Ted Leo on their new collaboration called The Both, and her reading habits. Finally, the incredible Steven Weber reads a heartbreaking letter written by One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest author Ken Kesey to five of his closest friends shortly after his son had passed away. Don’t forget to participate in the book club by going out and buying “Wolf In White Van” by John Darnielle and send in your thoughts on the book atreadingaloudpodcast@gmail.com.

If you're gonna be an adult then there's no one better you'd want to be than Casey Wilson of Marry Me, Happy Endings, and Bitch Sesh. Casey is an accomplished creator but is still fearful of her lack of tech knowledge. Tech Guru Brendan Dauenhauer is back to join Deanna & Emily to help Casey with her burning questions about what happens when you delete your sexy pics, hackers, and setting up her own Wi-Fi network.

Dani Rey is an incredibly talented singer, actress, and dancer. Dani joins Deanna & Emily this week to talk about being inspired by JLo and Diana Ross, going to many cotillions, and what "YO!" means to her. Plus, everyone Dani shows Deanna & Emily how to Hit the Quan! Check out Dani's new album "YO!" over at www.danireyofficial.com

*NSYNC's Lance Bass and producer Drew Pokorny of Dirty Pop with Lance Bass on Sirius XM join Deanna & Emily this week for a very special episode of OMFG! We'll find out how in tune Lance and Drew are with the youth as they do their best to define "fuckboi," "thirst trap," "diva cup," and much more as they go head-to-head in a "OMFG! Dirty Pop" Pop Quiz. Plus, Lance shares the official story behind the evolution of the apostrophe before *NSYNC.