Episode 131: George R.R. Martin workshop, Honey Ahmed, Curtis Chin
This week, Monica and Louisa talk Honey and Fun Guys. First, Monica went to the inaugural George R.R. Martin Summer Intensive Writing Workshop, where she made Malaysian rice balls with fellow fellow, Honey Ahmad. Monica also talked to author and filmmaker Curtis Chin about his book “Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant.” Finally, Monica talks to Josh Noel about his new book on Malort and dares Louisa and Iris to try fungi yogurt, but will they eat it?
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Links:
Order Made in Chicago: Stories Behind 30 Great Hometown Bites by Monica Eng and David Hammond
Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin
Malört: The Redemption of a Revered and Reviled Spirit by Josh Noel
Music:
Theme music: “Zhong Nan Hai” by Carsick Cars
Outro music: “15 Minutes Older” by Carsick Cars
Segments:
“Janji” by Aziz Harun
“Masing Masing” by Ernie Zakri, Ade Govinda
“Early in the Morning” by The Gories
“Detroit City Blues” by Fats Domino
“Crying at Airports” by Whale
