Book(ish) with George Dimarelos
George Dimarelos
The show where George Dimarelos asks a new guest each week "What's your story and what does it say about you?"
Sometimes funny, sometimes serious, always interesting.
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A Man for all Seasons: living a life of virtue, school plays and quakerism with Adam Carnevale
Book(ish) with George Dimarelos
04/21/20 • 53 min
In this episode Adam Carnevale talks about his favourite play, A Man for all Seasons. We look at how it reflects his views on virtue and belief plus how he ended up dating his own Man for all Seasons. Enjoy!
Book discussed
A Man for all Seasons, Robert Bolt
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Exit West: immigrant cuisine, vegan kids and too many recommendations with Andrew Levins
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11/10/20 • 58 min
On this weeks episode of Book(ish) I sit down with author/podcaster/DJ/dad Andrew Levins to talk about Exit West by Mohsin Hamid. Our conversation includes comic book recommendations, understanding immigration via food and what to do with a vegan child. Enjoy!
Books discussed:
Exit West by Mohsin Hamid
The Dark Knight Returns by Frank Miller
Batman: Year One by Frank Miller
The Killing Joke by Alan Moore
All Star Superman by Grant Morrison
Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud
Daytripper by Fábio Moon and Gabriel Bá
Jujutsu Kaisen by Gege Akutami
Blood on the Tracks by Shūzō Oshimi
Ten: The Nice Guy on the Path of Tenhō by Nobuyuki Fukumoto
Holes by Louis Sachar
You can follow Andrew on Twitter and Instagram
You can listen to his shows Hey Fam, All The Small Games and Serious Issues
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Zorba the Greek: passion, art and being Greek with Alexei Toliopoulos
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05/12/20 • 71 min
A delightful episode of Book(ish) where I sit down with Alexei Toliopoulos to discuss one of his favourite books - which also happen to be a personal favourite - Zorba the Greek. We talk about living a life without doubt, our own heritage, some different views of masculinity and art in the time of corona. Enjoy!
Technical note - Due to recording over Zoom there is a small echo in a few parts of the recording, tried to remove it as much as possible but couldn't get all of it.
Books mentioned:
Zorba the Greek, Nikos Kazantzakis
Looking for Alibrandi, Melina Marchetta
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Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim: an awkward McConaughey interview, comedy vs drama and being a Frasier fan with Thomas Mitchell
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03/02/21 • 50 min
On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with writer and recent author of 'Today I f***d up' Thomas Mitchell to talk about Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim by David Sedaris. Our conversation includes an awkward interview with Matthew McConaughey, Comedy vs Drama, and taping over childhood memories with episodes of Frasier. Enjoy!
Toms book 'Today I F***d up' is available everywhere from March 3.
You can follow Tom, his book and Simon & Schuster on Instagram.
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A Manual for Cleaning Women: quarantine skateboarding and the philosophy of terrorism with David Quirk
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08/18/20 • 44 min
This week I sit down with actor and comedian David Quirk to discuss A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. Our conversation covers skateboarding during quarantine, good short stories and the philosophy of terrorism. Enjoy!
Books recommended
A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin
The Spirit of Terrorism by Jean Baudrillard
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Atomised: authorial intent, sex and incels with Angus Gordon
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07/28/20 • 67 min
This weeks Book(ish) I sit down with Raw Comedy and Melbourne International Comedy Best Newcomer winner Angus Gordon to discuss Atomised by Michel Houellebec. Our conversation ranges from being honest with who you are, the joy of a good comedic riff and the meaninglessness of existence in a physical form doomed to both decay and death. Enjoy!
On a side note: there are multiple moments during this interview I would nod in agreement with obscure philosophical references I didn't really get for the sake of keeping the conversation moving, see if you can tell when that is!
Books discussed
Atomised by Michel Houellebec
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Talking to Strangers: crazy youth, non-traditional weddings and feeling misunderstood with Josh Withers
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10/20/20 • 48 min
This week on Book(ish) I sit down with ex-radio personality and current marriage celebrant Josh Withers to discuss Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell. Our conversation ranges over not wanting to be just a nerd, the lie that is the desire for a “non-traditional” wedding and trying to communicate with others. Enjoy!
Content warning: this book discusses sexual assault and pedophilia so our conversation does briefly touch upon these topics.
Books mentioned:
Talking to Strangers by Malcolm Gladwell
Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
Jurassic Park by Michael Crichton
You're a Miracle (and a Pain in the Ass): Embracing the Emotions, Habits, and Mystery That Make You You by Mike McHargue
Love Matters More: How Fighting to Be Right Keeps Us from Loving Like Jesus by Jared Byas
Blink by Malcolm Gladwell
Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell
Thinking Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman
You can follow Josh on Twitter and Instagram.
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The happiest refugee: funny Germans, trying new things and intergenerational trauma with Maren Whitaker
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03/16/21 • 41 min
On this weeks Book(ish) I sit down with German comedian Maren Whitaker to discuss the the Happiest Refugee by Anh Do. Our conversation includes how Germans can be funny, why Europeans need therapy and a very bad book cover. Enjoy!
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The Catcher in the Rye: school books, life imitating art and refusing to learn anything with Joel Duscher
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04/07/20 • 50 min
This week I chat to podcasting guru Joel Duscher about his love for The Catcher in the Rye, the way Salinger predicted mental health issues and how everyone is a god damned phony.
Book discussed:
The Catcher in the Rye, JD Salinger
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Preview: This Week I Learned
Book(ish) with George Dimarelos
03/08/22 • 47 min
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How many episodes does Book(ish) with George Dimarelos have?
Book(ish) with George Dimarelos currently has 107 episodes available.
What topics does Book(ish) with George Dimarelos cover?
The podcast is about Comedy and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Book(ish) with George Dimarelos?
The episode title 'A Man for all Seasons: living a life of virtue, school plays and quakerism with Adam Carnevale' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Book(ish) with George Dimarelos?
The average episode length on Book(ish) with George Dimarelos is 53 minutes.
How often are episodes of Book(ish) with George Dimarelos released?
Episodes of Book(ish) with George Dimarelos are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Book(ish) with George Dimarelos?
The first episode of Book(ish) with George Dimarelos was released on Mar 24, 2020.
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