Episode #1702
Laurie Woolever
Books mentioned
Appetites
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Kitchen Confidential
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World Travel
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The Quiet American
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Heart of Darkness
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Carrie
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The Shining
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On Writing
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Laurie Woolever, author of a biographical oral history of Anthony Bourdain and co-host of Carbface for Radio, reflects on his career, writing, travel, cooking, and cultural influence. She and Joe Rogan discuss his work ethic, addictions, personal insecurities, jiu-jitsu, relationships, and experiences in Vietnam, along with the grief and unfinished closure surrounding his death and her future projects.
What they talked about
- Anthony Bourdain's suicide and its aftermath
- The Roadrunner documentary and AI voice controversy
- Bourdain's relationship with jiu-jitsu
- Bourdain's addiction and drinking habits
- Bourdain's transformation from chef to travel host
- Bourdain's love of travel and Vietnam
- Writing the oral biography and World Travel guide
- Bourdain's intellectual curiosity and historical knowledge
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