30 - Who is Irwin Shaw?

What this episode covers

Master. Short. Story. Writer. Seriously, if you pick up one of his short stories you will be impressed by his engaging and thoughtful writing. In episode 30, Barry and Aaron revisit their conversation about the nature of true beauty, but they also dig into Shaw. They examine four of his short stories: Main Currents of American Thought, The Fifty-Yard Run, Mixed Doubles, and The Girls in Their Summer Dresses. Each of these works can be found in his book, Short Stories: Five Decades.

Distinct summary based on available episode metadata or transcript content.