George R.R. Martin & E from Eels

George R.R. Martin & E from Eels

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[r] The author of A Song of Ice and Fire series sits down with John Hodgman for a conversation about Martin’s comic book inspirations, his relationship with his fans, and why he likes to kill off so many of his characters. Then later Jesse talks to Mark Oliver Everett (a.k.a. E). He’s the frontman of the band Eels. Plus, Jason Kottke will share an infographic making the claim that hundreds of TV shows, from Lost to I Love Lucy, exist only in a young boy’s imagination. Lastly, Jesse tells you why you should overcome any reluctance to letting salsa music into your life; and why you should begin with Fania All-Stars.