What a fun way to learn about books. Wonderful group. I just love this podcast.

Yes to Chatter on Movies. I think David is the spy. Think of all his travel…

I love Chatter on Books. Great authors, stories, and personalities. Interesting and intelligent and learned hosts. Torie is masterful at asking the right questions and throwing in the most ridiculous ones also. Today I learned a new word, thanks Jamie. (Show off) Rob Dundon per·si·flage /ˈpərsəˌfläZH/ noun 1. light and slightly contemptuous mockery or banter.

The story sounded so intriguing that I ordered the book before the podcast was finished!

This Chatter on Books podcast/book discussion crosses every genre with an in-depth, diverse exploration of novels with a sprinkling of Local DC Metro area sports. The conversations are intelligent, and I would love more book reports that are wholesomely entertaining for an entire family. Monday evening's "Chatter on Books" brings to mind the days of radio theater as a family sits listening, except now everyone has their head and earphones plugged in.

Never miss a show. Enjoyable conversation and informative interviews.

Funny and super smart without being full of themselves. Love it. Got my family on it as well. -X in Austin

Love this quirky, opinionated, fast-moving podcast that is ostensibly about books, but also about sports and anything else interesting that might come up along the way. The hosts are appallingly smart, accomplished, and erudite - well worth a listen.

The go to podcast for books. Torie Clarke, David Aldridge “moment”, & Jeanne McManus know how to have a good time.

What a wonderful way to find new books.

Love Torie and David - like listening to friends. Michael is great, like listening to Cliff Clavin’s nephew. 😂🤣😂🤣

Tori despises the 400m Hurdles and David find the 1500m miserable…

I continue to enjoy this podcast. I keep finding myself actually learning something by mistake. That’s certainly not their goal, but the discussion is so smart that I just can’t help myself. I have sought out several books that I never would have thought about out otherwise. Most recently, I loved The Final Revival of Opal & Nev. Now, if we could only get Aldridge to write a book….

It’s like getting around and talking about books and current affairs with your DC friends, except they’re all wittier, smarter, and have better stories than your DC friends. Everyone is a delight, and the book talks are a perfect mix of inside baseball and summary.

Great stuff

You guys are great keep up the good work The show is the best I look forward to every week I love them all I found them off an Tony Kornheiser show and now I love them from Chatter on Books I have bought more books from listening to their podcast so books that maybe I would’ve have not found if it hadn’t been for the shower so keep up the good work Gina from Portland Oregon

If you enjoy scared, leftist, racist anti-Americans trying to score virtue points this podcast is for you. Even though they are Tony Kornheiser alums they have no concept that people that don’t agree with them exist.

While each podcast is structured around a book and it’s author, it is really about people and their ideas. Host Torie Clarke recruits top-notch authors, who are SO surprised — usually pleasantly — that this interview is completely unlike the other dozen they are doing each day on this promotional tour. Torie prepares her tail off so she can ask unexpected questions probing the background of the book and the life of the author. So much so that three-quarters of the way thru, Jamie McIntyre usually has to say, “Torie, are you going to ask her what the book is about?” It is even more entertaining because Torie has an odd, irreverent sense of humor that I love, and she and the co-hosts can draw on their own broad, fascinating experiences. Just the best!

The hosts of the Chatter on Books podcast, highlight all aspects of must-read books and more in this can’t miss podcast! The hosts and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!

Definitely not your mother’s book club (in the right way)! Every week, I eagerly await the next installment from Torie, David, and their guests. Their chemistry, banter, and humor make you feel like you’re a part of the group. I have learned about books and authors I likely wouldn’t have picked up just browsing through a bookstore. Keep up the good work!!!

I’ve purchased a number of books that were presented on the podcast from Brookline Booksmith. The latest, Stephanie Dray’s The Women of Chateau Lafayette, was amazing.

Thoroughly enjoy the podcast. But I would enjoy it more if Michael Kornheiser, Jeanne McManus, and Nigel still participated. Where are they? What happened? Inquiring minds want to know.

Can’t wait for my Tuesday morning walk because I know a new episode will drop! Love listening to Tori, David and Jamie talk about anything and everything, especially books, but even the sports! Keep on doing what you’re doing.

FRIENDSHIP to the truest since of the word...Reminded me of lunch with myfriends, different topics & everyone has an opinion or true story...LUV IT!!! Being a follower of Tony Kornheiser , I enjoy hearing Tony’s friends & listening to the format they provide & topics they choose...

Get Anna Quindlen on the show.

I love the commentary from the team — this show makes me laugh and makes me think. The selection of books discussed is eclectic and exposes me to titles I would not have otherwise discovered.

The topics move quickly and you always feel like you learned something.

Love listening to this podcast with their interesting guests. Sorry I am sorry slow reader or I would have kept up with the books and the shows. Eventually I will get to them all. One point: Michael is a fine young man but I wish he would pursue a tenured track position at an Ivy League school. I generally advance it 30 secs when he starts to speak...especially when he starts talking about his boys cognitive development.

My earlier review below was supposed to be 5-star. Operator error! The April 28 edition was the best sports show anywhere in the past three months. The crew and guests covered NASCAR, Tennis, Michael Jordan series, NBA, Horse Racing, American Pharaoh, Secretariat, and the art of sports writing. Very little football thank God. Well done by all.

I love your style at all the discussions and authors that are great story tellers. My best sport book. ( John Grisham ) Playing for Pizza and Bleachers. There is not one lawyer skulking the field or the locker room. Ray W.

I love books and all of Tony Kornheiser’s regulars so they hooked me from the beginning. I really enjoy the variety of books and topics discussed. It’s the perfect mix of serious discussion, humor, and sharing of ideas.

More than just books. Every member of the crew brings great insite to the table.

The regulars, led by Torie Clarke, never disappoint—each episode has witty but substantive “chatter” that informs and entertains. The featured authors and special guests have broadened my local and literary horizons. I really appreciate that different political backgrounds and occupations come together for intelligent, sane conversations. This show is a balm during disorienting times. If smart people can be together enjoying good food and drink while talking about challenging topics, the world isn’t decaying as much as I sometimes fear.

I really like this podcast. I feel like I learn something new every episode. It seems like a varied selection of books and I like that they talk to the author - not just about their book, but other stuff that may not be the most serious topics. It's great!

Enjoyable hour of chatter about books among friends. Generally speaking they have good authors as guests. I could do without the book reports however. Jeanne and Torie are top notch

Just catching up on the 3 new episodes. Welcome back — my To Be Read pile gets smarter and better every time I tune in. (Does one tune in to a podcast?)

Learned to love you both through TK’s show. This episode was absolutely fantastic. Missed you guys when you were off this summer. Keep up the great entertainment.

Love Torie, but shy away from this because of that annoying priss, Michael Kornheiser.

Speaks her mind even if she knows it is not the popular position.

Torie and crew keep it light & humorous with random thought, wine and cheese reviews and great variety of authors with interesting stories!!!

I listened to an episode on a whim and didn't expect much. In fact, I honestly thought 'what fresh hell is this?' However, enjoying the TK show sometimes and being familiar with the voices, I decided to try it. I like it. I laughed out loud a couple of times which is rare for me when listening to podcasts. I'm looking forward to going through the back catalog and reading some of the books they've discussed.

Granted being a long time TK, Torie, Michael, Jeanne and David nerds......helps. But.... The quality conversation, content and weekly diverse and stunning guests make a Tuesday must download. Thoroughly Smart, Fun and Insightful. Well (???), all those attributes come from mostly Michael and David, but family is family. Really like this pod.

I’m a dc nerd and a book nerd, so this podcast is a gift. And I love Jeanne’s laugh.

A transplanted DC to NYC & retired Librarian I love this podcast. Just like DC intelligent book talk with real people. Am now reading Love You Hard and am reveling in it as my mother’s family from Southern Maryland...love the show

Always interesting. Always entertaining Always interesting Hate when it ends. It could go on for an hour more and I would still want more.

Just when I think I’ve heard my favorite, peter Souza, you broadcast another one that tops it...”Molon labe”

The "regular gang" are so entertaining and interesting that I could just listen to them each episode. Add to that the Author's, recommendations, and "book reports" and this podcast becomes one of my most enjoyable listens of the week.

Chatter on Books feels like a dinner party conversation not a podcast. Even the featured authors each episode blend seamlessly into the casual, easy going, rabbit trail nature of the show. Truly the best addition to my subscription list in a long time!

Take books and politics and English majors and authors and put them in a bar to talk - nothing could go wrong.

You’ll be entertained by the conversation and storytelling, but after the show is over you’ll wish you had written down new titles to add to your reading list.