My Favorite Things Episode 6: Mario Fraioli

from My Favorite Things · host Brendan Leonard

For My Favorite Things, I’m interviewing people about the books, movies, music, art, and other creative works that have helped shape their lives. My guest for Episode 6 is running coach, podcaster, writer, and runner Mario Fraioli. Mario’s favorite things are:* The Beatles — Here Comes The SunApple Music | Spotify | YouTube* Hunter S. Thompson’s letter to Hume Logan* On Writing: A Memoir of the Craft by Stephen KingPublisher’s Page | Bookshop | Amazon* John Gruber’s Daring Fireball* The White Stripes — Little RoomApple Music | Spotify | YouTube* Seth Godin’s blog* The church at the end of Mario’s streetOther things we mentioned:* It Might Get Loud (trailer)* Jimmy Page scene in It Might Get Loud* Get full access to Semi-Rad at semirad.substack.com/subscribe

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