Episodios

  • Amy Hevron | Tiny Habitats Books (series)
    Jan 8 2026

    Author and illustrator Amy Hevron sits down with us to talk about her Tiny Habitats books, a series of picture books that teaches kids about wildlife in peculiar places. She talks with WTBBL volunteer Rachel Glass about her illustrations and research, and they do a deeper dive into some of the habitats depicted in her books.

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    59 m
  • ARCHIVE: Jonathan Tropper | This is Where I Leave You
    Dec 25 2025

    Writer Jonathan Tropper came by the WTBBL studios in 2009 to chat about his book This is Where I Leave You, about a family forced to stay under one roof after the death of their father. The interview was conducted by WTBBL volunteer Heidi Lang.

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    31 m
  • Robert Dugoni | Tracy Crosswhite (series)
    Dec 11 2025

    New York Times bestseller Robert Dugoni chats with WTBBL volunteer Courtney Maheras about the Tracy Crosswhite novels, a long-running crime procedural series set in Seattle. They talk about the origins of Tracy, researching for crime thrillers, and Seattle restaurants that may or may not be fictional.

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    50 m
  • Ellie Belew | High Voltage Women: Breaking Barriers at Seattle City Light
    Nov 27 2025

    Community historian Ellie Belew joins WTBBL volunteer Sara Ainsworth to talk about the first women to work at Seattle City Light and the severe challenges they faced due to racism, sexism, unfair management, and the dangerous nature of their work. She recounts the story in her book High Voltage Women: Breaking Barriers at Seattle City Light.

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    1 h y 16 m
  • Dr. Marie Rose Wong | Building Tradition: Pan-Asian Seattle and Life in the Residential Hotels
    Nov 13 2025

    Urban planning and Asian American history professor Dr. Marie Rose Wong stops by to talk about her book Building Tradition: Pan-Asian Seattle and Life in the Residential Hotels, detailing the history of Seattle's International District and its single-room occupancy hotels. The interview was conducted by WTBBL volunteer Camille Blanchette.

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    51 m
  • ARCHIVE: Kat Richardson | Underground (Greywalker series)
    Oct 30 2025

    Author and former WTBBL volunteer Kat Richardson sat down with us to chat about the third book in her supernatural mystery series, Greywalker. This interview was conducted back in 2008 by Jeff Cavanaugh.

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    31 m
  • Mary Roach | Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy
    Oct 16 2025

    Science writer Mary Roach joins us to talk about her latest book, Replaceable You: Adventures in Human Anatomy. She discusses the advancements made in replacing and enhancing parts of the human body and the people she's met from around the world to learn about them. The interview was conducted via video call by WTBBL volunteer Rachel Glass.

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    1 h y 3 m
  • Peter Blecha | Rock & Roll Archaeologist, Stomp & Shout: R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock & Roll
    Oct 2 2025

    Historian Peter Blecha joins us to talk about his books Rock & Roll Archaeologist and Stomp & Shout: R&B and the Origins of Northwest Rock & Roll. He recounts his time as the senior curator for the Museum of Pop Culture and gives a brief overview of popular music throughout the Pacific Northwest. The interview was conducted by lead media technician Nathan Ureta.

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    43 m
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