Sixty-seven seconds of neither host able to breathe as they crack each other up; Ed and Melanie watched VIVA LAS VEGAS (1964) starring Elvis and Ann Margaret for the first time *ever*. Spoiler: THEY LOVED IT! Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Sixty-seven seconds of neither host able to breathe as they crack each other up; Ed and Melanie watched VIVA LAS VEGAS (1964) starring Elvis and Ann Margaret for the first time *ever*. Spoiler: THEY LOVED IT! Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Motors Revving!

Melanie and Ed talk about the weather, Girl Scout Cookies and Indy 500 legend Jim Nabors; Melanie runs away; AUNTIE MAME (1958) starring Rosalind Russell is...uh...discussed. Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed talk about the weather, Girl Scout Cookies and Indy 500 legend Jim Nabors; Melanie runs away; AUNTIE MAME (1958) starring Rosalind Russell is...uh...discussed. Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Two Hoosiers Walk Into A Podcast...

In their 60th episode, Ed and Melanie talk about vaccines, snow, meal delivery, and Melanie announces a big career change!  Our movie-addicts discuss BALL OF FIRE (1941) starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, and the Gene Krupa Band.   Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In their 60th episode, Ed and Melanie talk about vaccines, snow, meal delivery, and Melanie announces a big career change!  Our movie-addicts discuss BALL OF FIRE (1941) starring Gary Cooper, Barbara Stanwyck, and the Gene Krupa Band.   Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Ball of Fire

Our NYT Bestselling authors are back after a short break...Melanie was on back-to-back-to-back virtual events for her latest novel, THE CHILDREN"S BLIZZARD.  Fruit hats, trippy Busby Berkeley productions, and Benny Goodman...Ed and Melanie discuss 1943's THE GANG'S ALL HERE.   Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Our NYT Bestselling authors are back after a short break...Melanie was on back-to-back-to-back virtual events for her latest novel, THE CHILDREN"S BLIZZARD.  Fruit hats, trippy Busby Berkeley productions, and Benny Goodman...Ed and Melanie discuss 1943's THE GANG'S ALL HERE.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

What The Hell Did We Just Watch????

Back from a holiday break, Ed and Melanie discuss Melanie's latest novel, THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD, which goes on sale January 12th, 2021. This week's movie is, appropriately, Dr. Zhivago from 1965, starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Back from a holiday break, Ed and Melanie discuss Melanie's latest novel, THE CHILDREN'S BLIZZARD, which goes on sale January 12th, 2021. This week's movie is, appropriately, Dr. Zhivago from 1965, starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

The Children's Blizzard + Dr Zhivago

While Melanie and Ed take a short holiday break, here is a replay of one of their most popular episodes of all time....recorded on location in December of 2019 at the iconic Miller's Pub in downtown Chicago.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

While Melanie and Ed take a short holiday break, here is a replay of one of their most popular episodes of all time....recorded on location in December of 2019 at the iconic Miller's Pub in downtown Chicago.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Top Episode Replay!

In their last episode of 2020, Ed and Melanie discuss the iconic  MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS from 1944 starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, and Mary Astor. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In their last episode of 2020, Ed and Melanie discuss the iconic  MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS from 1944 starring Judy Garland, Margaret O'Brien, and Mary Astor. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Melanie and Ed describe recent household maintenance adventures and their first automobiles. This week's movie is THE BISHOP'S WIFE from 1947, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed describe recent household maintenance adventures and their first automobiles. This week's movie is THE BISHOP'S WIFE from 1947, starring Cary Grant, Loretta Young, and David Niven.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Dressers and Dryers and Disposals

Melanie and Ed talk about their Thanksgiving feasts and upcoming holiday gift-giving (including regifting!); This week's movie is REMEMBER THE NIGHT from 1940, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Beulah Bondi.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed talk about their Thanksgiving feasts and upcoming holiday gift-giving (including regifting!); This week's movie is REMEMBER THE NIGHT from 1940, starring Barbara Stanwyck, Fred MacMurray, and Beulah Bondi. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Tryptophan Comas

After their usually smooth intro goes off the rails, Ed and Melanie discuss GILDA starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford from 1946. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

After their usually smooth intro goes off the rails, Ed and Melanie discuss GILDA starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford from 1946. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Happy Thanksgiving!

New York Times Bestselling authors Edward Kelsey Moore and Melanie Benjamin talk about identity, books, and cocktails. Send comments and topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com

Melanie and Ed wonder if they will have forgotten how to act in public post-Covid; SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961) with Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty is discussed. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed wonder if they will have forgotten how to act in public post-Covid; SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS (1961) with Natalie Wood and Warren Beatty is discussed. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Turn the Page...PLEASE!

In the middle of "the count", Melanie and Ed discuss HIGH SOCIETY from 1956.  Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong! Both authors recommend books with a high society theme.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In the middle of "the count", Melanie and Ed discuss HIGH SOCIETY from 1956.  Bing Crosby, Grace Kelly, Frank Sinatra, and Louis Armstrong! Both authors recommend books with a high society theme.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Hours Away From THE CALL

Election nerves; pandemic holiday plans; Ed and Melanie discuss HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE from 1953.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Election nerves; pandemic holiday plans; Ed and Melanie discuss HOW TO MARRY A MILLIONAIRE from 1953.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

CinemaScope!

Melanie considers divorce over this week's movie suggestion.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie considers divorce over this week's movie suggestion.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

The Woolly Monkey

VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1967) was a box office hit but received largely negative reviews from critics upon release. In this episode, Ed and Melanie reenact a pivotal scene. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

VALLEY OF THE DOLLS (1967) was a box office hit but received largely negative reviews from critics upon release. In this episode, Ed and Melanie reenact a pivotal scene. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Valley of the Dolls

Unpacking in Williamsburg, gardening in Chicago; Peyton Place...the movie and the book! Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Unpacking in Williamsburg, gardening in Chicago; Peyton Place...the movie and the book! Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Locked in the bathroom with Peyton Place...

First Chicago-Williamsburg podcast and the team can't remember their lines; Ed visits his mom, Melanie lands in Virginia; Hitchcock's 1948 film ROPE is discussed. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

First Chicago-Williamsburg podcast and the team can't remember their lines; Ed visits his mom, Melanie lands in Virginia; Hitchcock's 1948 film ROPE is discussed. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Start of a New Era

Melanie's final podcast from Chicago; Ed and Melanie discuss THE BEST of EVERYTHING from 1959 and provide related book recommendations. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie's final podcast from Chicago; Ed and Melanie discuss THE BEST of EVERYTHING from 1959 and provide related book recommendations. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Packing Up Half The Podcast Team

Ken Russell

Updates on Melanie's move and Ed's latest novel; Ed and Melaine discuss THE MOVIE LOVERS from 1971. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Updates on Melanie's move and Ed's latest novel; Ed and Melaine discuss THE MOVIE LOVERS from 1971. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Tchaikovsky S Tochki Zreniya Ken Russell 

Melanie phones in on a circa nineteen-ought-six laptop; Ed and Melanie discuss 1936's MY MAN GODFREY. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie phones in on a circa nineteen-ought-six laptop; Ed and Melanie discuss 1936's MY MAN GODFREY. Send podcast comments and suggestions to MelandEd@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

It's Dead, Jim!

It’s always a great day when Mel and Ed get together to share their thoughts about...everything! It’s as addictive as eves dropping on old friends having lunch at the next table. Make my reservation! More please!

Hilarious

I’ve just finished listening to your podcast on how you became an historical fiction writer with Alice I Have Been... and loved the peek behind the scenes. Hope we’ll hear more! Thank you!

Love the behind the scenes insight

Who The Hell Are We?

Melanie and Ed discuss storytelling, from hunter-gatherer campfires to today's online streaming. Melanie reveals the literary origin of her name and Ed battles a toy airplane.    Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed discuss storytelling, from hunter-gatherer campfires to today's online streaming. Melanie reveals the literary origin of her name and Ed battles a toy airplane.  Send comments and show topic suggestions to <a href="mailto:melanded@whothehellarewe.com">melanded@whothehellarewe.com</a> Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Storytelling

Melanie and Ed discuss GONE WITH THE WIND and its complicated legacy. Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed discuss GONE WITH THE WIND and its complicated legacy. Send comments and show topic suggestions to <a href="mailto:melanded@whothehellarewe.com">melanded@whothehellarewe.com</a> Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

We Need To Talk About "Gone With The Wind"

A love story and a literary mystery, ALICE I HAVE BEEN brilliantly blends fact and fiction to capture the passionate spirit of a woman who was truly worthy of her fictional alter ego, in a world as captivating as the Wonderland only she could inspire. In this bonus "behind the book" episode, podcast co-host Melanie Benjamin talks about the origin of her first historical novel. 

A love story and a literary mystery, ALICE I HAVE BEEN brilliantly blends fact and fiction to capture the passionate spirit of a woman who was truly worthy of her fictional alter ego, in a world as captivating as the Wonderland only she could inspire. In this bonus "behind the book" episode, podcast co-host Melanie Benjamin talks about the origin of her first historical novel.

Alice I have Been

THE AVIATOR'S WIFE is a vividly imagined novel of a complicated marriage—revealing both its dizzying highs and its devastating lows.  In this "behind the book" episode, podcast co-host Melanie Benjamin talks about the origin of this highly-acclaimed NYT Bestselling novel.  

THE AVIATOR'S WIFE is a vividly imagined novel of a complicated marriage—revealing both its dizzying highs and its devastating lows.  In this "behind the book" episode, podcast co-host Melanie Benjamin talks about the origin of this highly-acclaimed NYT Bestselling novel.

The Aviator's Wife

NYT Bestselling authors Edward Kelsey Moore and Melanie Benjamin share book tour war stories and discuss books about authors. An existential question answered: Is a writer who they are on social media or are they who they are when they sit down in front of the computer to write? Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

NYT Bestselling authors Edward Kelsey Moore and Melanie Benjamin share book tour war stories and discuss books about authors. An existential question answered: Is a writer who they are on social media or are they who they are when they sit down in front of the computer to write? Send comments and show topic suggestions to <a href="mailto:melanded@whothehellarewe.com">melanded@whothehellarewe.com</a> Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

I Facebook, Therefore I Am

Is a writer defined by the books they have published or by the manuscripts that remain unpublished?  Ed murders an orchestra member, Melanie's agent abandons ship to sell real estate. Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show! 

Is a writer defined by the books they have published or by the manuscripts that remain unpublished?  Ed murders an orchestra member, Melanie's agent abandons ship to sell real estate. Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

In A Drawer Darkly

Melanie and Ed police COVID compliance; straight men grocery shopping; victory gardening reboot; Sunset Boulevard. Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed police COVID compliance; straight men grocery shopping; victory gardening reboot; Sunset Boulevard. Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

I Thought *YOU* Were Watching The Clock...

Pandemic friends and family check-in roles; book recommendations; theater audition memories and new green screen project; BORN YESTERDAY with Judy Holiday. Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Pandemic friends and family check-in roles; book recommendations; theater audition memories and new green screen project; BORN YESTERDAY with Judy Holiday. Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Who's Zooming Who?

Quinn Cummings

A short peek behind the curtain... Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

A short peek behind the curtain... Send comments and show topic suggestions to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Quinn Cummings Episode Outtake

Still podcasting from home, Ed and Melanie talk about the first things they will do after the world reopens. Also: Kids on harnesses; The Postman Always Rings Twice; End shares his Noir Special cocktail recipe.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Still podcasting from home, Ed and Melanie talk about the first things they will do after the world reopens. Also: Kids on harnesses; The Postman Always Rings Twice; End shares his Noir Special cocktail recipe.  Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

When This Is All Over...

Melanie and Ed fight through sheltering-at-home internet bandwidth issues to talk about dreams, Melanie's date night, and DOUBLE INDEMNITY. Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed fight through sheltering-at-home internet bandwidth issues to talk about dreams, Melanie's date night, and DOUBLE INDEMNITY. Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Vivid Dreams and Super Dawgs

(Day 4,723)  Stress shopping and stress cooking; Mildred Pierce on the screen and on the page; Shout-out to indie booksellers and authors! Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

(Day 4,723)  Stress shopping and stress cooking; Mildred Pierce on the screen and on the page; Shout-out to indie booksellers and authors! Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Grandpa Sweater and No Make-up

Melanie and Ed "call it in" again...discussing books, movies, and life sequestered at home. Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Melanie and Ed "call it in" again...discussing books, movies, and life sequestered at home. Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Funny Face and Homemade Cheez-Its

Ed and Melanie welcome their first-ever podcast guest...Oscar-nominated actress, critically acclaimed author and awesome fosterer of kittens, QUINN CUMMINGS!  Quinn gives her patented "Bad Advice" to Mel and Ed; The Trio discusses THE WOMEN (and Hollywood breasts, again). Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Send questions for Bad Advice: http://www.quinncummings.com/bad-advice   Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Ed and Melanie welcome their first-ever podcast guest...Oscar-nominated actress, critically acclaimed author and awesome fosterer of kittens, QUINN CUMMINGS!  Quinn gives her patented "Bad Advice" to Mel and Ed; The Trio discusses THE WOMEN (and Hollywood breasts, again). Send podcast comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Send questions for Bad Advice: <a href="http://www.quinncummings.com/bad-advice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.quinncummings.com/bad-advice</a> Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

First Guest Star!

Still on lockdown, Melanie and Ed muse about what life will be "on the other side" of the Covid19 crisis; In-depth DARK VICTORY movie snarking; Podcast fan mail and (more) Bette Davis breast talk.  Send comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Still on lockdown, Melanie and Ed muse about what life will be "on the other side" of the Covid19 crisis; In-depth DARK VICTORY movie snarking; Podcast fan mail and (more) Bette Davis breast talk.  Send comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

What Day Is It?

Edward Kelsey

Send comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Send comments and suggestions to Melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

F Sharp - A Short Story by Edward Kelsey Moore

More remote shenanigans:  Ed's virtual birthday party (and non-virtual hangover); Sheltering cooking and C.A.R.E. packages; Bette Davis's breasts (continued).  Send comments and suggestions on how to help each other out to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!  PS Fill out your 2020 Census Form!

More remote shenanigans:  Ed's virtual birthday party (and non-virtual hangover); Sheltering cooking and C.A.R.E. packages; Bette Davis's breasts (continued).  Send comments and suggestions on how to help each other out to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show! PS Fill out your 2020 Census Form!

Hollywood Breasts Part Duex

Skype podcast =&gt; Melanie and Ed open for Reba McEntire; Ed's Beer run and Bette Davis's breasts. Send comments and suggestions on how to help each other out  to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Skype podcast =&gt; Melanie and Ed open for Reba McEntire; Ed's Beer run and Bette Davis's breasts. Send comments and suggestions on how to help each other out  to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Dreams and Essential Items

Still PodSkyping while hunkered down. Layoffs hit home, hubby hypochondriac, and Ed learns to ZOOM!  Send comments and suggestions on how to help each other out  to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Still PodSkyping while hunkered down. Layoffs hit home, hubby hypochondriac, and Ed learns to ZOOM!  Send comments and suggestions on how to help each other out  to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Shelter in Place IV

Illinois now officially under stay-at-home order until April 7th. Melanie and Ed highlight bookstores creatively serving customers, and authors with new books debuting during these challenging times.   Send comments and suggestions on how to help each other out  to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Illinois now officially under stay-at-home order until April 7th. Melanie and Ed highlight bookstores creatively serving customers, and authors with new books debuting during these challenging times.   Send comments and suggestions on how to help each other out  to melanded@whothehellarewe.com Don't forget to subscribe to the show!

Shelter in Place III

The best podcast episodes of the most interesting stories and things. From skyping someone while they're in space, to tracking down and meeting a telephone scammer in person, to the story of a Galapagos. These episodes will keep you and all your friends entertained and captivated for hours. Learn something new in every episode! Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Mel Liu

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

Heavyweight

Four years ago, Jesse was hit by a car and nearly died. Now he wants to find the driver. And thank him.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was also produced by Kalila Holt. The senior producer is Kaitlin Roberts.Editing by Jorge Just, Alex Blumberg, and Wendy Dorr.Special thanks to Emily Condon, Saidu Tejan-Thomas, and Jackie Cohen.The show was mixed by Kate Bilinski. Music by Christine Fellows, John K Samson, and Edwin, with additional music by Chris Zabriskie, Blue Dot Sessions, Michael Charles Smith, Visager, Graham Barton, and Katie Mullins. Our theme song is by The Weakerthans courtesy of Epitaph Records, and our ad music is by Haley Shaw.

#12 Jesse

Not on any maps, a beautiful outdoor pavilion in the middle of nowhere. Listen to this episode to hear about one of the hosts experience being initiated into the secret club of kids who knew about it, and the story behind why Heyoon existed.

The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to take you there. Why?

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … Continue reading →

99% Invisible

Growing up in Ann Arbor, Michigan, Alex Goldman was a misfit. Bored and disaffected and angry, he longed for a place to escape to. And then he found Heyoon. The only way to find out about Heyoon for someone to … <a href="http://99percentinvisible.prx.org/2013/07/02/83-heyoon/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Continue reading →</a>

83- Heyoon

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OwlTail

 Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments).  Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.   Learn More   Discuss show and Read the Transcript    Join Ted's mailing list at CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com    Join the  Capital Allocators Forum   Write a review on   iTunes   Follow Ted on twitter at  @tseides    For more episodes go to CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast

Capital Allocators

Rahul Moodgal has spent 20 years as a fund raiser across long only strategies, hedge funds, fund of funds, customized solutions, start-ups, and non-profits.  Collectively, Rahul has raised and helped raise $60 billion for firms since 2005.  He started his career in the industry at powerhouse TT International, and later joined The Children’s Investment Fund (TCI) where he led the marketing effort that raised $20 billion in just 3½ years.  Within TCI’s affiliate model, Rahul also was responsible for the largest India fund raise in history ($1 billion for TCI New Horizon Fund), and the largest sector fund launch in history ($1.1 billion for Algebris Investments). Our conversation covers capital raising lessons learned from teaching, the value of transparency, the gold rush before 2008, the lean times afterwards, modern fee structures, the three key points to effective marketing, the three traits that will kill you, the two biggest issues start-up funds face, the best questions asked by leading allocators, and some of the worst horror stories in attempted capital raising. We close comparing by fund raising for charities and investment firms.  Learn More <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/transcripts" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Discuss show and Read the Transcript</a> Join Ted's mailing list at <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com</a> Join the <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/forum" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Capital Allocators Forum</a> Write a review on <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/capital-allocators-with-ted-seides/id1223764016" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> iTunes</a> Follow Ted on twitter at <a href="http://twitter.com/tseides" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> @tseides</a> For more episodes go to <a href="http://capitalallocatorspodcast.com/podcast" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CapitalAllocatorsPodcast.com/Podcast</a>

Rahul Moodgal - Master Fund Raiser (Capital Allocators, EP.87)

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist at The Vanguard Group. Davis is also head of Vanguard's investment strategy group and a member of the senior portfolio management team for Vanguard's fixed income group, which oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. He earned his doctorate in macroeconomics and finance at Duke University.

Masters in Business

Bloomberg Opinion columnist Barry Ritholtz interviews Joseph H. Davis, global chief economist at The Vanguard Group. Davis is also head of Vanguard's investment strategy group and a member of the senior portfolio management team for Vanguard's fixed income group, which oversees more than $500 billion in assets under management. He earned his doctorate in macroeconomics and finance at Duke University.

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