Behind the Mic: On Akin by Emma Donoghue, Read by Jason Culp
Robin Whitten and Jo Reed Discuss the Latest from the Author of Room
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The newest literary drama from the author of Room takes listeners on a trip to the French Riviera. Host Jo Reed and editor Robin Whitten chat about the appeal of listening to unlikely traveling companions Noah—a 79-year-old retired professor—and Michael, his 11-year-old grand nephew he barely knows. How does narrator Jason Culp nail the dialogue, bickering, and self-discovery? Our podcast discussion sheds some light on his skilled performance.
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Behind the Mic
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