Interviewing Irish author Ulick O'Connor and discussing Brendan, his biography of poet and playwright Brendan Behan.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

One of Studs's favorite poets, Thomas McGrath, talks about some of his favorites (Hart Crane, Pablo Neruda) and his early life in North Dakota.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations

Discussing the book, Ross and Tom: Two American Tragedies, and interviewing the author John Leggett.  The dual biography tells the stories of writers Ross Lockridge and Thomas Heggen.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Interviewing the author Jeff Fields and discussing his debut novel, A Cry of Angels.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Susan Nussbaum, founder of Access Living and Michael Pachovas founder of Disabled Prisoners Program discuss the upcoming Disabled Americans Freedom Rally in the backdrop of the International Year of the Disabled Persons and President Reagan's budget cuts. Society needs to understand that expenditures are required to secure the rights of disabled people to live active, productive lives. They need to be able to get out of their apartment buildings or homes, travel on sidewalks and ride buses. That may require access ramps, working elevators, cut curbs, and hydraulic buses to lower steps.

The Serbian-American dramatist, perhaps best known for his screenplays (Breaking Away and The World According to Garp), joins Studs to discuss his play, Division Street, at Chicago's New Broadway Theater.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Robert Creamer talks about his new book Baseball in '41: A Celebration of the "Best Baseball Season Ever."*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

The actor, director, and playwright of the Goodman Theater's Panto (AKA Pantomine) join Studs to discuss its major themes of colonialism and racial role reversal.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations 

Phil Janik talks about the little notes that he left for his wife and daughter before leaving for work every day. Phyllis Janik, inspired by her father's hard work and dedication, went on to pursue a career in poetry, fiction, and education.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations