Steve Almond
Author and appropriately-named candyfreak Steve Almond talks to Pitchaya Sudbanthad about the best unknown chocolate bars in America, espionage within the big candy makers, and what it’s like to set off metal detectors with your mouth.
People We Like
A collection of 79 issues
Ari Weinzweig
Food writer and Zingerman’s co-founder Ari Weinzweig talks about foraging for cheddars in Vermont, how to make a great corned-beef sandwich, and what it takes to create a fine business.
Mike Drake
Musician Mike Drake on punchy girls in Paris, touring with Van Halen and the artificial hip, and trying not to sound candy-assed while paying tribute to Kris Kristofferson.
Ana Marie Cox
Writer and editor Ana Marie Cox on her new life covering D.C. gossip, the steam-punk culture of “National Geographic,” and who she’d pick for a steamy weekend in the country: Leon Wieseltier or the first daughters.
Ben Katchor
Picture-story writer Ben Katchor on the process of writing a surreal libretto, working from the couch, supervising ballerinas, and how to get lost in New York.
Peter Hertzmann
The serially obssessive Peter Hertzmann behind ‘à la carte’ discusses learning French just to read ancient cookbooks, doing his stages across the Atlantic, and a few other signs of an extremely focused mind.
Boris Fishman
Wild East editor Boris Fishman on the current state of literature in Eastern Europe, traits of the Russian soul, and the literary cash-currency in hookers, guns, and drugs.
Rob Cockerham
The bastard child of Mr. Wizard and Amy Sedaris, online provacateur Rob Cockerham talks about busting Herbalife, Bounty towels, and spending $25,000 at Safeway.
Carson Ellis
Illustrator, artist, and all-around winner Carson Ellis tells us about her work with the Decemberists, collapsed mining towns in Montana, and what’s stuck in her head.
Malcolm Gladwell
Author of “The Tipping Point” and a connoisseur of RonCo products, Malcolm Gladwell talks about his writing habits, the war effort, and the glory of being confused for Tommy Lee.