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EPISODE · Aug 20, 2026 · 58 MIN

S2 Ep2: Jon Ronson - Finding his way into writing, Frank Sidebottom and The Castle

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In episode 2, host Paul Richards talks to author and journalist Jon Ronson about his new book The Castle. They discuss DJing at Scared To Dance, growing up in Cardiff and finding his way into writing. They also cover how music helped shape his identity and outsider perspective growing up, his time playing in Frank Sidebottom's band and adapting his book The Men Who Stare at Goats for the big screen.Hosted by Paul Richards. You can contact the show by emailing [email protected] Ronson's new book The Castle is out now. You can order it from www.jonronson.comFollow Scared To Dance on Instagram, YouTube and Spotify @scaredtodanceFor upcoming club nights, film screenings and podcasts visit www.scaredtodance.co.ukProduced by Paolo Ruiu at Third Floor RecordingHosted on Audioboom. See audioboom.com/privacy for more information

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