The Writer's Way Podcast

Episode 15: ME IN SEARCH OF YOU with Jenna Langbaum (10/27/21)

Jenna Langbaum [https://www.jennalangbaum.com] is the author of ME IN SEARCH OF YOU [https://publishing.andrewsmcmeel.com/book/me-in-search-of-you/]. Published by Andrews McMeel Publishing, ME IN SEARCH OF YOU is a collection of micro fiction stories that delve into the hope, frustration, angst, and mediocrity of dating as a millennial and seeking real connections. Part one is about a young, tender college relationship that doesn't work out due to distance. And part two is about the gritty, lonely, and sometimes dazzling world of dating in New York City. Jenna is also a creative director, copywriter, poet, and playwright. Her original play, THE NIGHT OF BLUE AND SALT, was produced in 2016 through the New York International Fringe Festival. Jenna grew up in Rye, NY and attended Hamilton College where she studied creative writing and theater. She currently lives on the Upper West Side of Manhattan. You can visit Jenna's website - www.jennalangbaum.com [https://www.jennalangbaum.com/] - or follow her on Instagram @JennaLangbaum [https://www.instagram.com/jennalangbaum/?hl=en]

14. TALL MEN, SHORT SHORTS with Leigh Montville (3x New York Times Bestselling Author and Former Boston Globe Columnist)

Leigh Montville [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/21056/leigh-montville/] is a three-timeNew York Timesbestselling author, a former columnist at theBoston Globe, and former senior writer atSports Illustrated. He is the author ofTALL MEN, SHORT SHORTS - The 1969 NBA Finals: Wilt, Russ, Lakers, Celtics, and a Very Young Sports Reporter [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608688/tall-men-short-shorts-by-leigh-montville/], which is out now. Published by Penguin Random House [//www.penguinrandomhouse.com],Tall Men, Short Shorts [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/608688/tall-men-short-shorts-by-leigh-montville/] is a masterpiece of sports journalism with a charming touch of personal memoir. Not only does this book chronicle the 1969 NBA Finals between the Los Angeles Lakers and The Boston Celtics, it gives us an inside look at what life was like as an up-and-coming sports writer at the time. Leigh is also the author of Sting Like a Bee, Evel, The Mysterious Montague,The Big Bam,Ted Williams,At the Altar of Speed,Manute, andWhy Not Us?His book Ted Williams: The Biography of an American Hero won the 2004 CASEY Award for best baseball book of the year. Leigh lives and writes in Boston. You can follow him on Twitter @LeighMontville [https://twitter.com/leighmontville] or visit www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/21056/leigh-montville [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/21056/leigh-montville] to learn more.

13. SHOES DROPPIN' with Jessie Wagner (Singer, Songwriter, and Multi-Talented Artist)

Jessie Wagner [//www.jessiewagnerofficial.com] is a singer, songwriter, and multi-talented artist who has toured the world with Lenny Kravitz, Chic, Kid Rock, Stevie Van Zandt, and Duran Duran. Her debut solo album Shoes Droppin' reveals a very personal collection of songs and is out now [https://www.jessiewagnerofficial.com/news] on Wicked Cool Records [https://jessiewagnerwcr.bandcamp.com]. Jessie is also the lead singer of Army of the Underdog [https://www.jessiewagnerofficial.com/underdog] (formerly known as Envy), which is a five-piece rock and soul band from New York City. Led by Jessie's aggressive and soulful vocals, AOU blasts a sexy, original rock and roll sound. With hard hitting beats, writhing guitar riffs, and savagely intoxicating bass lines, AOU created a hybrid of hard rock and sultry soul that is ass kicking, exciting, and a breath of fresh air in today’s humdrum music industry. AOU recordings include the Envy EP, Handle It and Army of the Underdog (released under the name Jessie Wagner and Envy). AOU is currently working on a new EP and it should be ready for listeners in 2022. To learn more about Jessie, visit www.jessiewagnerofficial.com [//www.jessiewagnerofficial.com] You can also follow Jessie on Instagram [//www.instagram.com/jessie_wagner], Twitter [https://twitter.com/jessie_wagner], and Facebook [//www.facebook.com/jessiewagnerartist].

12. THE BLOCK ISLAND SOUND with The McManus Bros - Kevin and Matt McManus (Emmy Nominated TV Writers, Directors & Producers – Cobra Kai, American Vandal, The Block Island Sound, Funeral Kings)

Kevin and Matt McManus, also known as The McManus Bros, are Emmy nominated TV writers, directors, and producers who have served as writers and producers for Netflix’s comedy-drama series Cobra Kai, Netflix's crime parody seriesAmerican Vandal, in addition to writing, directing, and producing two feature films – The Block Island Sound, a horror-thriller, and Funeral Kings, a comedy-drama film. In this episode, The McManus Bros share how they made their sophomore feature come to life and everything they had to do to make this horror film come to life. The Block Island Sound follows Audry Lynch as she returns home to Block Island only to discover her dad is suffering from a series of blackouts and hallucinations. After a particularly stressful night, her father goes missing, leading Audry and her brother Harry to search for answers. They’ll soon find out there is one ominous thread that ties everything together, putting their family in grave danger. To learn more about the McManus Bros, visit https://www.mcmanusbros.com You can follow Matt on Twitter - twitter.com/mattmcmanusbros and Instagram - www.instagram.com/matthewmcmanus You can follow Kevin on Twitter - twitter.com/kmcmanusbros?lang=en and Instagram - www.instagram.com/kevinjmcmanus/

11. THE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF with Faye Brennan (Editor-in-Chief of Eat This, Not That!, Former Sex & Relationships Director at Cosmo)

Faye Brennan is the Editor-in-Chief of Eat This, Not That!, overseeing all digital content for the brand. Previously, she was the Sex & Relationships Director at Cosmopolitan, Head of Sex & Dating at Elite Daily, and held editorial roles at Women's Health, Whalebone magazine, YourTango.com, BettyConfidential.com, and more national titles. She's hosted a podcast ("Single, Swipe, Repeat") and several original video series, and has appeared as a guest on Fox & Friends, Pix11, Bold TV, Evine, BetterTV, and national radio. Since joining Eat This, Not That! in February 2020, Faye and her talented staff of industry veterans have grown Eatthis.com from 4 million unique visitors a month to 20 million (starting in November 2020 and continuing to now). EatThis.com currently reaches more than 110 million annual users, and according to Comscore, Eat This, Not That! is now the third most-read food site on the internet. In March 2021,Eat This, Not That! launched their Medical Expert board, comprised of certified and world-renowned nutritionists, dietitians, doctors, personal trainers, chefs, and wellness experts who regularly contribute to and review our content. Eat This, Not That! has over 1 million Facebook followers and just hit 500,000 newsletter subscribers. To learn more about Faye, visit https://www.fayebrennanwrites.com. You can also follow her at: www.instagram.com/fayebaby4 or https://twitter.com/FayeBrennanNYC