#23 - Carl Hiaasen: Writing, Florida Inspirations, and Journalism

Carl Hiaasen, celebrated author and journalist, joins us to discuss his illustrious career writing satirical novels and his long-standing column in the Miami Herald. In this episode, we explore Carl's journey from his college writing days to becoming a best-selling author known for his sharp wit. Carl shares insights into his early experiences writing for his college and local papers, the inspiration he draws from real-life events in Florida, and how his family and upbringing influenced his work. We delve into his unique approach to satire and his writing process. Carl discusses his personal experiences growing up and working in Florida, offering a glimpse into the world that shapes his stories. Join us for a captivating conversation about writing, family, and the art of satire with one of America's most beloved authors. Each week, Tim and Troy will sit down with interesting people to have thoughtful conversations. The guests will range from celebrities, athletes, academics, doctors, authors, and more. As Tim battles his ALS diagnosis, nothing is out of bounds and there will be nothing left unsaid. #NothingLeftUnsaid #TimGreen #podcast  SPONSORS ElevenLabs: Thanks to ElevenLabs (https://elevenlabs.io) for supporting this episode and powering Tim’s voice. Barclay Damon: Thank you to my law firm, for supporting this episode (https://www.barclaydamon.com).  NurseCore: Thanks to NurseCore (https://www.nursecore.com) for supporting this episode. SOCIAL Website: https://tgnlu.com   Twitter: https://twitter.com/nlutimgreen  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TGNothingLeftUnsaid  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tgnlu     AUDIO ONLY Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5fhcANt7CSnYvgBlgxpVVa   Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-left-unsaid/id1734094890  PERSONAL:  Tackle ALS: https://www.tackleals.com  Tim Green Books: https://authortimgreen.com  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices