Ever read a book and pined for someone to discuss it with? Welcome to Paperback Pirates, a podcast in which the host, Nate Bayne, and guests discuss books they've read and enjoyed.
How much does a barber in a small town really know? As it turns out, quite a bit.
3 Jun 2022
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Part 2
An examination of 4 Zen Wisdoms from the second half of Robert Pirsig's book.
29 Apr 2022
Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance Part 1
A review of the first half of Robert Pirsig's bestseller. Including Best, Worst, Surprise.
12 Apr 2022
Lean On Pete by Willy Vlautin
Lean On Pete: A Search for Family
An essay on Willy Vlautin's 2010 novel, an American journey story. Named for the horse but not really about the horse, this book follows Charley as he runs from Oregon to Wyoming in search of the family he's never had. Not written explicitly for horse lovers, but an engaging tale with a hero worth cheering for.
7 Apr 2022
Concussion Treatment
An article on modern concussion treatment.
29 Mar 2022
Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Today, we are reviewing the phenomenal Where The Crawdads Sing. We take a look at the ending and contemplate how the ending maintains popular appeal but lacks a certain literary depth. Check out the essay on paperbackpirates.com or chime in with an email to paperbackpirates@gmail.com
22 Mar 2022
Deep Healing
A non-fiction essay about fathers and sons, death, and forgiveness, this is a reflection about the unexpected light that can come in dark times.
15 Mar 2022
The Great Gatsby: The Darkest Thing You Read in High School
An essay addressing an idea at the heart of Gatsby.
10 May 2021
Satchel by Larry Tye
Jeremy Duprey, a well-read and passionate baseball fan, joins the show to discuss a book about American legend Satchel Paige.
23 Dec 2020
The Captain Class by Sam Walker
Will Malde swings by the show to discuss the idea of a captain, what makes for a good captain, and how to leverage these ideas for the betterment of a team.
13 Aug 2020
Open Season by CJ Box
Shaley Lensegrav stops by the show to discuss the modern Western hero Joe Pickett and the prolific Wyoming writer CJ Box.
23 Jul 2020
The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
Carly Speidel joins the show to discuss one of the great American novels. We discuss what the story has meant through the years and how it still holds up despite the controversy surrounding it.
8 May 2020
All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy
Bob Speirs, American outdoor author, stops by the show to discuss All the Pretty Horses. We get into a wide-ranging discussion about epigenics (inherited memories from ancestors), why every boy gets his heart broken, and how the American West has changed. Bob's work can be found at South Dakota Hunting (link below). He is also the winner of the 2017 SDHC Veteran's Writing Prize.
https://southdakotahunting.com/columnist/bob-speirs (https://southdakotahunting.com/columnist/bob-speirs)
5 May 2020
The Secret Adversary by Agatha Christie
Carly Speidel joins the show to discuss her favorite genre and what makes for a truly great mystery. Offbeat detectives and how to sell 1 billion books are also brought up. Join us for a lively, engaging chat about the greatest mystery writer of all time.
2 May 2020
Hank the Cowdog: The Case of the One-Eyed Killer Stud Horse by John R. Erickson
Carly Speidel joins the show to discuss a childhood favorite. We reminisce about how we saw the characters as children and more how those perceptions have changed 20 years later. We also discuss John R. Erickson's incredible self-publishing success and question why no one has turned these books into an animated series.
29 Apr 2020
Wild Bill: The True Story of the American Frontier's First Gunfighter by Tom Clavin
Will Malde, Deadwood tour guide and all-around smart guy, stops by the show to discuss the definitive Wild Bill biography.
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