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The Author Archive Podcast

The Author Archive Podcast

Written by: David Freeman
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Authors talking to David Freeman about their books. Most of the conversations are from David’s personal archive that have been collected over the past 40 years.Copyright 2021 All rights reserved. Art
Episodes
  • David Sedaris

    David Sedaris
    Jul 11 2026

    David Sedaris now fills arenas with enthusiastic fans but when I interviewed him in 2000 he was almost unknown.

    His book 'Me Talk Pretty One Day ' was just published.

    There is a new collection of Sedaris writing just published - this conversation gives context and back story.
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    19 mins
  • Harry Sidebottom - A Day in the Life of a Gladiator

    Harry Sidebottom - A Day in the Life of a Gladiator
    Jul 7 2026

    Harry talks to me about his book which tells of the harsh life lived by gladiators, but also extends to the ideas and philosophies that defined Roman life.

    This is not fiction. It's an account written using evidence from the time.

    A gripping read. Some of the events told are hideous to us, but we have to remember that not that long ago our ancestors flocked to public executions.

    In some places in our 'civilised ' world watching men fight in a cage is still viewed as entertainment. Plus ca change.
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    23 mins
  • Simon Nicol ..... Fairport Convention

    Simon Nicol ..... Fairport Convention
    Jul 14 2026

    Simon Nicol was one of the founder members of Fairport Convention in 1967. Fifty nine years ago.

    He talks about being a member of the ground breaking Folk Rock band who still draw a capacity crowd at the Cropredy Festival.

    The thoughts and memories of a musician who started his career in the legendary flower power hippie 'Summer of Love'.

    Times have changed!

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    27 mins
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