# Brian Platzer

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Judy Blume: A Life - with Mark Oppenheimer

On episode 162, I'm visited by biographer Mark Oppenheimer, author of Judy Blume: A Life.  We discuss our favorite Judy Blume books, Blume's captivating draw as an author and we share some favorite book recommendations.  This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to li…

Brian Platzer - The Optimists

On episode 163, I speak with Brian Platzer author of The Optimists. We discuss many things including who influenced the creation of his protagonist and whether or not optimism can be taught.  This episode is sponsored by Fangs of Fate by Rebecca Parcha. Click here to listen to the audiobook.   Shei…

Ep 244: Possible Horrible Truth, Pt. 1

NB: Sideways was actually co-written by Jim Taylor and Alexander Payne. SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible) For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW! Leave the show a rating here! SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube!…

The Surprising Power of Teaching as the Greatest Act of Optimism

Uncover the profound resilience and optimism rooted in the act of teaching. This episode reveals how educators, from middle school teachers to life-long mentors, transform lives, even in the face of grief, exhaustion, and life's toughest transitions. Join us as Brian Platzer shares a deeply persona…

Episode 512 - Brian Platzer

Brian Platzer is the critically acclaimed author of the novels The Optimists (Little, Brown), Bed-Stuy Is Burning and The Body Politic (both Atria/Simon & Schuster), as well as the parenting book Taking the Stress Out of Homework (Avery/Penguin Random House).  He has written frequently for The New…

Ep 256: The Giant Crab

SLEERICKETS is a podcast about poetry and other intractable problems. Make a one-time donation (not tax-deductible) For more SLEERICKETS, subscribe to SECRET SHOW! Leave the show a rating here! SLEERICKETS is now on YouTube! For a frank, anonymous critique on SLEERICKETS, subscribe to the SECRET …