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Tim Cockey is the best-selling author of Backstabber, the latest in his celebrated mystery series, and the creator of the inimitable undertaker/Detective Hitchcock Sewell. In this half-hour interview, Cockey discusses a variety of subjects, including his entry into the mystery-writing world, how he creates his characters, and the importance of his hometown of Baltimore in his novels.

Hear a fascinating discussion between author Michael Davis and narrator Caroll Spinney, the man (and voice) behind two of America's most iconic children's characters—Bird Bird and Oscar the Grouch. Listeners will learn about Spinney's contributions to the creation and history of the media masterpiece and pop culture landmark TV series, Sesame Street. Spinney also discusses, among other things, recollections of his early days on TV, the creation of Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch, and, of course, working with Muppet's creator Jim Henson.

Imagine sitting down across a gaming table from Jon Finkel, better known as Jonny Magic. Listen as author David Kushner and Jon discuss Jonny Magic and the Card Shark Kids, the jaw-dropping zero-to-hero chronicle of a fat, friendless boy from New Jersey who found his edge in a game of cards and turned it into a fortune!