Podcast

Page & Screen with John-Paul Sarni

Film History, Film Interviews, TV & Film

PAGE & SCREEN is a new 30-minute podcast hosted by John-Paul Sarni designed to shine a light on new books in the marketplace - often with links to the worlds of stage and screen

Hosted on FlightCast.

Episodes
55
Releases
Weekly
Typical length
31 min
On air since
2024
Latest episode
1 month ago

Episodes

55 episodes, newest first

  1. DVD: 54 Theatrical & Director's Cuts with Mark Christopher | Episode 54

    Show notes

    In which the film theatrical film from 1998 and the Director's Cut from 2015 sit side-by-side for the first time, with hours of commentary from everyone involved.

    Purchase DVD: 54 https://vinegarsyndrome.com/products/54

    33 min
  2. THE SIMP with Roshan Sethi | Episode 53

    Episode 53

    Show notes

    In which the celebrated director of A Nice Indian Boy talks about his debut novel, reading nothing but classic literature, and how to champion equity on-screen.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  3. THE WESTERNERS with Megan Kate Nelson | Episode 52

    Episode 52

    Show notes

    The accalimed historian of the American west sheds new light on the people who helped expand the U.S. in its earliest days, and how we look at history and preserve legacy.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    36 min
  4. PARKS AND REC with Jennifer Keishin Armstrong | Episode 51

    Episode 51

    Show notes

    In which the prolific television reporter takes a deep dive into the charming comedy series that has warmed our hearts all oer again.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  5. MARILYN AND HER BOOKS by Gail Crowther | Episode 50

    Episode 50

    Show notes

    In which we get a cheeky snoop at Marilyn's bookshelf, her reading life, and those writers who influenced her artistic life.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  6. TAKE ME WITH YOU with Steven Rowley | Episode 49

    Episode 49

    Show notes

    In which the celebrated novelist returns to gab about book tour, sneaking in to see Ann Patchett, the movie business, and The Guncle for young readers.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  7. THERE'S ONLY ONE SIN IN HOLLYWOOD with Rasheed Newson | Episode 48

    Episode 48

    Show notes

    In which the television writer and acclaimed author takes us to 1950's Hollywood for scandals and intrigue and murder on the backlot.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. THE OPEN ERA with Edward Schmit | Episode 47

    Episode 47

    Show notes

    In which the debut novelist talks about his MM sports romance set in the world of competitive tennis and the Bookstagram love.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    23 min
  9. TWENTY YEARS TOGETHER with Tom Rob Smith | Episode 46

    Episode 46

    Show notes

    In which the best-selling novelist talks about London Spy, The Assasination of Gianni Versace and his first love story for readers.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min
  10. THE TUXEDO SOCIETY with Paul Rudnick | Episode 45

    Episode 45

    Show notes

    In which the hilarious playrwight, screenwirter and novelist talks about his new book about an elite group of gay spies who are here to save the world. And snarkily!

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  11. ENORMOUS WINGS with Laurie Frankel | Episode 44

    Episode 44

    Show notes

    In which the NYT best-selling author talks about the TV adaptation process, homes for senior citizens and the 21st century family with all its delightful quirks.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  12. THIRTEEN PERFECT FUGITIVES with Geoffrey Kelly | Episode 43

    Episode 43

    Show notes

    In which the former FBI agent who spent 25 years investigating The Gardner Heist sets the record straight.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  13. GILDED AGE FASHION with Elizabeth L. Block | Episode 42

    Episode 42

    Show notes

    In which the historian returns to the pod to talk about her new book of more than 50 Gilded Age Fashions and the lives of the people who wore them.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  14. THE EPIC HISTORY OF MACARONI & CHEESE with Karima Moyer-Nocchi | Episode 41

    Episode 41

    Show notes

    In which the food historian talks about the first recorded macaroni & cheese and how the iconic dish has survived and changed across the centuries.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  15. FINDING HER EDGE with Jeff Norton | Episode 40

    Episode 40

    Show notes

    In which the showrunner of the hit Netflix series talks about finding IP for adaptation, the work of a showrunner, and how to film a show on the ice.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  16. SO OLD, SO YOUNG with Grant Ginder | Episode 39

    Episode 39

    Show notes

    In which the novelist discusses his fifth novel, the sights and sounds of New York City in the early aughts, having his worked adapted for the screen, and the inspirations that come from destination weddings.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  17. NEVER MIND THE HAPPY: SHOWBIZ STORIES FROM A SORE WINNER with Marc Shaiman | Episode 38

    Episode 38

    Show notes

    In which the celebrated composer discusses his New York Times best-selling memoir from Beaches and Bette Midler to Broadway, and the ups and downs of a Hollywood career over five decades.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    33 min
  18. OPERA WARS with Caitlin Vincent | Episode 37

    Episode 37

    Show notes

    In which librettist and arts commentator, Caitlin Vincent shares her stories from the battle trenches of the Opera world and the fight for its (more approachable) future.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    35 min
  19. THE GREAT 2026 CULTURE PREVIEW with Boston Book Fanatic & Brett's Book Stack | Episode 36

    Episode 36

    Show notes

    In which famed Bookstagrammers @BostonBookFanatic and @Bretts.Book.Stack join John-Paul to gush about the 2026 titles that we can't wait to read (and in some cases, already have!)

    @eagleharborbooks @brooklinebooksmith

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  20. MARTIN SCORSESE with Ian Nathan | Episode 35

    Episode 35

    Show notes

    In which the film journalist walks us through the iconic canon of Scorsese's work, and the themes and actors which continue to make him one-of-a-kind.

    Hosted on Acast. See https://acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min