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Skylight Books Podcast Series

Skylight Books
Los Angeles
Tank Girl
Clive Barker
Clueless
Hollywood
Holes
The Talented Mr. Ripley
The Natural
Louis Sachar
Lord Of Illusions
The Last Illusion
Baseball
Jazz Fusion
Concept Album
Body Horror
Colors Of Film
Disney
Horror
Film Criticism
Lori Petty

Enjoy recent author events, interviews, and bookseller series. Visit our website to learn more: www.skylightbooks.com

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Latest Episodes

An underdog story both onscreen and in real life, COYOTE VS. ACME is a hybrid animation/live-action movie in the vein of WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT? or SPACE JAM. Its premise is simple and elegant: what if Looney Tunes' Wile E. Coyote sued the Acme corp... more

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One of the most influential albums in the history of industrial rock music, The Land of Rape and Honey was the third album from Ministry. Warner subsidiary Sire Records may have thought they were getting the Chicago version of English electropop star... more

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The BTTM crew are hosting a screening of GILLIAN ARMSTRONG's film MY BRILLIANT CAREER (1979) for American Cinematheque's Friend of the Fest 2026 on Saturday, August 22, at 10:15pm.

In anticipation of that screening, we invited Allison Smith of Smith... more

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Best known for their catchy MTV breakthrough hit, "Punk Rock Girl," the Philly-based band The Dead Milkmen had a better sense of humor than a lot of their '80s hardcore punk brethren, but it didn't mean their music was a joke. Author Tyler Sonnichsen... more

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Recent Guests

Jason Pettigrew
Music journalist and author
Contributor to Spin; former editor at Alternative Press
Episode: SKYLIT: Jason Pettigrew, MINISTRY'S LORAH (33 1/3)
Allison Smith
Guest discussing Smith and Taylor Classics and the My Brilliant Career edition
Smith and Taylor Classics
Episode: Better Than the Movie 34: MY BRILLIANT CAREER w/ Allison Smith (Friend of the Fest 2026 Preview)
Tyler Sonnichsen
Author of The Dead Milkmen
J-Card Press / Author
Episode: SKYLIT: Tyler Sonnichsen, THE DEAD MILKMEN
Mark Wilkerson
Author of Genre 33 and a Third Series books, including Pub Rock
Author
Episode: SKYLIT: Mark Wilkerson, PUB ROCK (GENRE: A 33 1/3 SERIES)
Fran Hoepfner
Writer and essayist from Chicago living in New York City; editor-in-chief of Fran Magazine
Fran Magazine
Episode: SKYLIT: Fran Hoepfner, THE FIELD GUIDE TO NEPO BABIES
Val Lesser
artist, writer, fellow bookseller
Skylight Books
Episode: Better Than the Movie 32: JURASSIC PARK w/ Val Lesser
Jim Rugg
Cartoonist and author
Episode: SKYLIT: Jim Rugg, WOLVERINE: WEAPON X (MARVEL AGE OF COMICS)
George Grella, Jr.
Author
Author of Minimalist Music
Episode: SKYLIT: George Grella, Jr., MINIMALIST MUSIC (GENRE: A 33 1/3 SERIES)
Ted Adams
Author of The Ultimates and Exploration; founder/publisher with deep industry experience
The Ultimates/Marvel Age of Comics book author; founder of IDW
Episode: SKYLIT: Ted Adams, THE ULTIMATES: AN EXPLORATION (MARVEL AGE OF COMICS)

Hosts

Justin Remer
Host of the Skylight Books Podcast Series; guides discussion and interviews in a conversational, knowledge-grounded style.
Allan Traylor
Co-host contributing insight and questions; helps steer conversations.
Tyler Austin
Co-host providing additional perspective and questions.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 50 ratings
  • I, like, love this podcast

    I really enjoy hearing about books straight from the source! Plus the whole series about books to movies and the pluses/minuses of film adapation is deeply on point. Love, love, love.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    hannaheko
    United Statesa year ago
  • Entertaining book-to-film discussion

    It’s refreshing to hear booksellers have a thoughtful debate on the merits of film adaptation. These guys are movie-lovers for sure, but obviously appreciate the printed word.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tavis Sarmento
    United States4 years ago
  • Like

    One question, eight ‘like’s’. How many in the whole podcast? Invest in an editing program if you can’t speak without this annoying verbal tic.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Iambic12345
    United States4 years ago
  • Great interviews!

    Lance is a great host!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mox-fulder
    United States5 years ago
  • Not surprised it’s top notch!

    Just like the store…. I lived in LA for years and I miss the store. These podcasts remind me of nights under the tree at Skylight. Keep it going.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    pea bear
    United States5 years ago

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Guests often bring deep subject-matter expertise in literature, comics, and music history.
Listeners appreciate the thoughtful, book-centered discussions and the behind-the-scenes publishing stories.
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Better Than the Movie 34: MY BRILLIANT CAREER w/ Allison Smith (Friend of the Fest 2026 Preview)
Q: What's your take on the Netflix miniseries adaptation in relation to the book and film?
She discusses differences in adaptation choices, the importance of staying true to the spirit of the story, and the value of experiencing different media forms to broaden understanding of the source material.
Better Than the Movie 34: MY BRILLIANT CAREER w/ Allison Smith (Friend of the Fest 2026 Preview)
Q: Did you like the book? Did you like the movie? Which is better?
Allison explains that she loves both the book and the movie, acknowledging that they are different mediums and can both be exceptional in their own right.
SKYLIT: George Grella, Jr., MINIMALIST MUSIC (GENRE: A 33 1/3 SERIES)
Q: Can you talk a little bit about that and how minimalism reacts to it?
Grella explains that minimalism emerged as a reaction to earlier modernisms and serial approaches, emphasizing a broad continuum rather than rigid boundaries; he points to how post-minimalism takes that technique and uses it for different expressive purposes.
SKYLIT: Ted Adams, THE ULTIMATES: AN EXPLORATION (MARVEL AGE OF COMICS)
Q: How did the Marvel Method or storytelling approach evolve in the Ultimates era, and how did that affect readability and pacing?
The guest explains that the Ultimates benefited from a more cinematic pacing and a balance where the art could carry much of the storytelling, with dialogue and captions added in a way that complemented Bryan Hitch's detailed visuals, moving away from heavy captioning toward naturalistic dialogue.
SKYLIT: Ted Adams, THE ULTIMATES: AN EXPLORATION (MARVEL AGE OF COMICS)
Q: What comics did you read as a kid that made you want to get into the game?
The guest talks about growing up with Spider-Man, Dark Knight Returns, and Watchmen, and describes how those works inspired a lifelong involvement in comics, leading to publishing ventures and a career built around the medium.

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A thoughtful, literature-forward series that centers author interviews, bookselling perspectives, and cross-media discussions around books-to-film adaptations, comics, music histories, and cultural phenomena. Episodes frequently feature authors, editors, and industry insiders discussing research methods, publishing decisions, and how specific works shaped broader scenes—from indie rock and punk ephemera to graphic novels and classic film recontextualizations. Notable throughlines include deep archival storytelling, the craft of building worlds in memoirs and fiction, and a consistent emphasis on accessible publishing for a wide readership. A standout quality is the show's blend of scholarly insight, behind-the-scenes publishing lore, and li... more

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3. Tyler Sonnichsen
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5. Fran Hoepfner
6. Val Lesser
7. Jim Rugg
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