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Show Archive – The Dinner Party Show

by Christopher Rice & Eric Shaw Quinn

This outrageous, irreverent podcast brings you each complete weekly "livecast" of the Internet's first LIVE comedy variety show. From their beautiful dining room/studio on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, New York Times Bestselling novelists Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn serve up a steaming buffet of celebrity guests, biting wit and off-kilter reports from their regular "special correspondents". The Dinner Party Show. Everyone gets served! (Music Licensing via ASCAP, BMI and SESAC)

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Episodes

  1. Ep. 134 – A TDPS Holiday Party featuring Our Special Correspondents

    As Christopher and Eric prepare to reveal BIG news about what's ahead for "The Dinner Party Show" in 2016, their largely unqualified staff of self-appointed experts and special correspondents close out the year with a uniquely cracked holiday party. Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand, relationship...

  2. Ep. 133 – Favorites Month with Bryan Fuller & Patricia Nell Warren

    Favorites Month continues as Bryan Fuller and Patricia Nell Warren, two of Christopher and Eric's favorite guests, return for an all new livecast of The Dinner Party Show, this time to discuss their favorite books, movies and T.V. shows. It's all leading up to a special pre-Christmas announcement...

  3. Ep. 131 — Kiss the Flame Month with Lara Adrian, Shayla Black, Melissa Foster, Donna Grant, Alexandra Ivy, Lorelei James, Laura Kaye, Laura Wright, Rebecca Zanetti

    Dark Nights Fest 2015 concludes a month long celebration of Christopher's brand-new novella, Kiss The Flame. He and Eric are joined by "1001 Dark Nights" authors Lara Adrian, Shayla Black, Melissa Foster, Donna Grant, Alexandra Ivy, Lorelei James, Laura Kaye, Laura Wright and Rebecca Zanetti for…

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  4. Ep. 130 — Kiss the Flame Month with Jennifer L. Armentrout

    Jennifer L. Armentrout talks with Christopher and Eric about writing romantic fiction, her new "1001 Dark Nights" novella "Dream of You" and her hashtag #UseSocialMediaForGood as the monthlong Kiss the Flame Month celebration of Christopher's brand-new erotic romance novella continues.

  5. Ep. 129 – Kiss The Flame Launch Party

    Christopher and Eric celebrate the release of "Kiss the Flame," a continuation of Christopher's series "The Desire Exchange"—which includes "The Flame" and "The Surrender Gate"—under the "1001 Dark Nights" erotic romance collaboration. Plus: dubiously qualified relationship expert Ms. JoNell…

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  6. Ep. 128 – Kiss The Flame Month with Christina Lauren (Lauren Billings & Christina Hobbs)

    New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren (the Beautiful Bastard series)—the writing team of Lauren Billings and Christina Hobbs—continue Kiss the Flame Month with tales of writing, publishing and loving contemporary romance. Plus, Christopher and Eric unload their annoyance on the…

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  7. Ep. 127 — Kiss the Flame Month with Lexi Blake

    Lexi Blake (The Masters & Mercenaries Series) kicks off Kiss the Flame month as the bestselling author and electronic publishing pioneer discusses with Christopher and Eric the state of the publishing industry, self-promotion, electronic/indie publishing, her latest books and more, including an...

  8. Ep. 126 — Write Murder Madness with Patricia Cornwell

    The Write Murder Madness tribute to mystery and detective novels continues with iconic author Patricia Cornwell ("Depraved Heart"), inventor of the forensic thriller with her bestselling Kay Scarpetta series. Plus, "Ten Little Idiots" puts a satiric TDPS spin on Agatha Christie's classic…

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  9. Ep. 125 — Write Murder Madness with Liliana Hart and Scott Silverii

    The Write Murder Madness tribute to mystery and detective novels continues with bestselling author and electronic publishing pioneer Liliana Hart and her husband Scott Silverii, PhD, retired chief of police in Thibodaux, Louisiana. Plus, "Murder Most Fowl," an unusual fairy tale with a decidedly...

  10. Ep. 124 — Write Murder Madness: You’re the Guest

    You're the Guest: As they commemorate the October 1 publication of "Write Murder," Eric Shaw Quinn's brand-new murder mystery, Christopher and Eric invite the Party People to set the menu for the hour and respond to their calls and messages left on the Dinner Party Line at 323-PEZ-TDPS.

  11. Ep. 123 – Write Murder Launch Party

    Christopher and Eric celebrate the October 1st release of "Write Murder," Eric's brand-new murder mystery. Plus: adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand attempts a reconciliation with his nemesis, Eric Shaw Quinn, with predictably disastrous results in the concluding installment of...

  12. Ep. 122 – Write Murder Madness with Jan Burke and Marcia Clark

    Authors Jan Burke and Marcia Clark return for "Write Murder Madness" to discuss their favorite mystery and detective novels. Plus, adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand's ongoing effort to derail the publication of Eric Shaw Quinn's new novel "Write Murder" leads him to examine…

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  13. Ep. 121 – Write Murder Madness featuring John Wilder

    The all-new fourth season of "The Dinner Party Show" continues with a celebration of mysteries, featuring author, actor and filmmaker John Wilder ("Nobody Dies in Hollywood"), as Christopher and Eric celebrate the pending publication of Eric's new novel "Write Murder." Plus, adorably incompetent...

  14. Ep. 120 — Season Four Premiere featuring Bryan Fuller

    #Hannibalism! The ALL-NEW fourth season of "The Dinner Party Show" premieres with special guest Bryan Fuller ("Hannibal"). Critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand debuts his latest series, "Jordan Ampersand Investigates," in an attempt to derail co-host Eric Shaw Quinn's plans to publish his new novel...

  15. TDPS SUMMER SAMPLER #1: OUT & PROUD with Dan Savage, Chaz Bono, Armistead Maupin, Miss CoCo Peru, Patricia Nell Warren, Alec Mapa, Jamie Hebert, Calpernia Adams and director Robert L. Camina

    The TDPS Summer Sampler Series kicks off with "Out & Proud" featuring poignant, thoughtful and hilarious reflections on self-acceptance and self-discovery from Calpernia Addams, Chaz Bono, Alec Mapa and Jamie Hebert, Armistead Maupin, Miss Coco Peru, Dan Savage and Patricia Nell Warren. Plus: An...

  16. (Encore) Fourth of July, Live from Poison Creek!

    Win a signed copy of the sexy new novel from Jackie Collins by taking part in a special contest on The Dinner Party Show's Facebook page during this encore presentation, 8 PM ET/ 5 PM PT on Sunday, July 5, 2015. JoNell Samms, dubiously qualified expert on relationships (and taxidermy), for "The...

  17. Ep. 119 — JACKIE COLLINS (‘The Santangelos’) Returns

    Bestselling author and raconteur Jackie Collins returns to discuss "The Santangelos," featuring her iconic heroine Lucky Santangelo, and responds to listener questions and comments. Plus, Christopher and Eric discuss the cancellation of NBC's "Hannibal" and their summer hiatus plans and celebrate...

  18. Ep. 118 – #Hannibalism Pt. IV with BRYAN FULLER

    Bryan Fuller, the creator of NBC's "Hannibal," returns to conclude our monthlong #Hannibalism celebration and the winner of a special Red Dragon print featured on the show is revealed. Plus, critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand speaks out against "dumb-shaming" and a brand-new advertiser debuts a...

  19. Ep. 117 – #Hannibalism Pt. III with KAMI GARCIA & MARGARET STOHL

    Bestselling authors Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl return for a third helping of #Hannibalism, celebrating NBC's "Hannibal," and to discuss the latest installment in their popular "Dangerous Creatures" series.

  20. Ep. 116 – #Hannibalism Pt. II with BRYAN FULLER and BETH GRANT

    Bryan Fuller returns to discuss NBC's "Hannibal," and a second helping of #Hannibalism, with prolific character actor and FullerVerse fan-favorite Beth Grant. Meanwhile, dubiously qualified relationship expert JoNell Samms offers advice to a listener named "H. Lecter," and a brand-new advertiser...

  21. Ep. 114 – YOU’RE THE GUEST: SUMMER MOVIE FAVORITES!

    In an all new livecast, Christopher and Eric ask you, their beloved Party People, to discuss the most anticipated movies of summer 2015. The Party Line (323-PEZ-TDPS) is always open for your voicemails. Plus, the hosts talk books and conventions, demolish the idiotic and unusual in the headlines...

  22. (encore) Ep. 61 – ARMISTEAD MAUPIN

    Armistead Maupin joins Christopher and Eric for an intimate and lively conversation about his latest novel, the final installment in his beloved TALES OF THE CITY series, THE DAYS OF ANNA MADRIGAL. Along the way Armistead answers questions from the Party People and shares witty, nostalgic tales…

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  23. Ep. 113 – LEXI BLAKE and JULIE KENNER

    Ahead of the Romantic Times Booklovers convention in Dallas, bestselling authors Lexi Blake (“Dungeon Games: A Masters and Mercenaries Novella”) and Julie Kenner (“Caress of Pleasure: A Dark Pleasures Novella”) join “The Dinner Party Show” to discuss erotic romance, the importance of swag, the...

  24. Ep. 112 — BLAKE CROUCH & CHAD HODGE (Creators of FOX TV’s ‘Wayward Pines’)

    Filmmaker Chad Hodge returns to "The Dinner Party Show" with author Blake Crouch to talk up their event series on Fox TV, “Wayward Pines," based on Blake's wildly popular series of novels. Advertiser spotlights include "Multiple Personality Disorder Detective Agency" and "Audiobook Bestsellers…

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  25. Ep. 111 – SAM HARRIS

    Singer and renowned raconteur Sam Harris chats with Christopher and Eric about his storied career, from winning "Star Search" in its very first season to his Tony-nominated work on Broadway and his recent memoir, "Ham: Slices of a Life: True LifeTales" (Gallery Books) Also, an installment of…

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  26. Ep. 110 – HEATHER MATARAZZO

    Actor and activist Heather Matarazzo ("Welcome to the Dollhouse," "The L Word," "The Princess Diaries," the upcoming Tina Fey/Amy Poehler comedy "Sisters") visits the studio to chat with Christopher and Eric and answer questions from the Party People. An episode of "Book Talk," broadcast live…

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  27. ENCORE: Come Sail Away

    Cruising for a bruising on the high seas with Jordan Ampersand and Eric Shaw Quinn Ahoy, crazies! Get ready to set sail (by accident) aboard the world’s worst cruise ship, the Fiesta Burrito. Before leaving town for a public appearance in New York City, TDPS co-host Christopher Rice hatches a...

  28. Ep. 52 – Patricia Cornwell, Dr. Joe Wenke

    Patricia Cornwell, the legendary queen of crime fiction, is the evening’s headliner with a fascinating and insightful interview about her career, the writing process and her controversial theories about Jack The Ripper. Christopher and Eric also welcome Dr. Joe Wenke, whose new book PAPAL BULL...

  29. Ep. 51 – Caprice Crane

    Season 2 begins! It’s performance review time for the show’s special correspondents. Who will Christopher and Eric send packing? Christopher mourns the death of his imaginary relationship with a certain British Olympic diver. Eric rants about the indecent media coverage of mass shootings.…

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  30. Ep. 50 – WHERE THE F&%K IS JORDAN AMPERSAND?

    It’s all new special in which hosts Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn are forced to answer the question fans of idiots have been asking for weeks - where the f&%k is Jordan Ampersand? Find out how the show’s incorrigible critic-at-large managed to insert himself into several recent news…

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  31. Ep. 49 – THANKSGIVING – LIVE FROM POISON CREEK!

    It’s an all-new original special hosted by our very own expert on lousy relationships and taxidermy. While her previous special,"Live from Poison Creek", ended in an unfortunate hail of gunfire, Ms. Samms assures Christopher and Eric that her holiday-themed special will contain less violence and...

  32. Ep. 48 – FIRST ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL

    Christopher and Eric celebrate the one-year anniversary of their first LiveCast, with special guest, "premier party person", Anne Rice. Don’t miss out on the gag reel and the show’s most popular satirical commercial.

  33. Ep. 47 – ROAD REPORTS FROM ‘THE HEAVENS RISE’ BOOK TOUR: PENULTIMATE EDITION

    Christopher is off to Toronto to see if he can smoke crack with the mayor. Do the boys talk too much politics? Eric and Christopher want your opinion on their opinions. Christopher dishes about meeting some of the show’s loyal party people in San Francisco.

  34. Ep. 46 – ROAD REPORTS FROM ‘THE HEAVENS RISE’ BOOK TOUR (LIVE!) #3

    Christopher is home for a few days which means a special LIVE edition of Road Reports, featuring inside dish about the Lestat Ball in New Orleans and a mega-signing in Dallas, Texas. Eric has some choice words for Edward Snowden.

  35. Ep. 45 – ROAD REPORTS FROM ‘THE HEAVENS RISE’ BOOK TOUR #2

    Christopher calls in from New Orleans for this special one hour of unscripted chat featuring the inside scoop about his cross-country book tour. Somehow Eric leads the conversation to drone crashes in the state of Florida. You’ll have to listen to find out how!

  36. Ep. 44 – ROAD REPORTS FROM ‘THE HEAVENS RISE’ BOOK TOUR #1

    Christopher calls in via New York City in this special one hour of unscripted chat featuring inside dirt about his cross-country book tour for THE HEAVENS RISE. Eric brings him up to speed on the latest headlines from D.C and Hollywood and “the party people” are asked to weigh in about the fresh...

  37. Ep. 43 – COCKTAIL CHATTER

    A special unscripted hour of no-holds-barred “cocktail chatter” with hosts Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn. The drink menu include Eric’s bold idea about the government shutdown, hits and misses in the new fall T.V. season and Christopher’s book tour for his new novel, THE HEAVENS RISE.

  38. Ep. 41 – Karen Ocamb

    Episode 41 is our last live show before a lengthy hiatus, so Christopher and Eric are launching a new special, COCKTAIL CHATTER, a one hour chat on The Dinner Party Show’s Facebook page every night at showtime, 8 PM ET, 5 PM PT. Journalist Karen Ocamb joins the party to help Christopher and Eric…

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  39. Ep. 40 – Miss Coco Peru

    Christopher has lots to share about his upcoming new novel, his first supernatural thriller THE HEAVENS RISE. Eric discusses a startling life change. The lovely and charming Miss Coco Peru, one of America’s most acclaimed drag performers, drops by for an intimate and personal interview. The…

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  40. Ep. 39 – You’re The Guest!

    The lovely Party People are the guests of honor ! Christopher and Eric serve up listener-generated news stories and topics and tackle the Winter Olympics controversy. Fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery has a vacation update on the do-nothing congress. Twan, Queen of the Stars, reads the signs...

  41. Ep. 38 – Marcia Clark

    Hosts Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn welcome famed prosecutor and critically acclaimed mystery novelist Marcia Clark. The result is a rousing discussion of Marcia’s new novel, KILLER AMBITION, and the latest headlines from the world of criminal justice (or lack thereof.) Relationship expert...

  42. Ep. 37 – Jack Morrissey

    Special guest Jack Morrissey, host of the TEAM JACK podcast and partner to Oscar winner filmmaker Bill Condon, takes a seat at the table to discuss THE FIFTH ESTATE, Condon’s upcoming biopic of Wikileaks-creator Julian Assange. A discussion about gay men and Grindr gets real hot in all the wrong...

  43. Ep. 36 – Pauly David & Ed Marco

    Christopher and Eric are back to their regular format with another irregular show. Will Eric ever forgive Christopher for tricking him into a cruise with Jordan Ampersand? Why is GLAAD attacking the hot new Showtime series RAY DONOVAN? Have they drifted from their mission? Also, drones are…

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  44. COME SAIL AWAY Featuring Eric Shaw Quinn & Jordan Ampersand

    Ahoy, crazies! Get ready to set sail (by accident) aboard the world’s worst cruise ship, the Fiesta Burrito. Before leaving town for a public appearance in New York City, TDPS co-host Christopher Rice hatches a secret plan to set Eric Shaw Quinn and critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand out to sea...

  45. LIVE FROM POISON CREEK Starring JoNell Samms!

    It’s a Dinner Party Show special, live from center court at one of the worst shopping malls in the deep, deep, deep South, where your host, JoNell Samms fights off irate security guards, a water feature no one seems able to turn off, the blender at Orange Julius and critic-at-large Jordan...

  46. Ep. 31 SUMMER MOVIE MADNESS feat. Ted Johnson

    Ted Johnson, senior editor of Variety, joins Christopher and Eric for an ascent into summer movie madness. What are the season’s hits and misses so far? Which much-anticipated releases are still to come? Relationship “expert” JoNell Samms and critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand have their say with...

  47. Ep. 29 – Paul V. Vitagliano

    Toronto’s mayor accused of smoking crack! Killer robots on the loose! The news this week has Christopher and Eric punchier than usual and then fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery chimes in with the hard truth about high gas prices to send us all over the edge. Excitement is high with the...

  48. Ep. 27 – You’re The Guest feat. the Party People!

    It’s another episode devoted to questions, comments, and various threats from our “Party People.” Eric gives his no-holds-barred take on the IRS scandal and the Justice Department’s controversial subpoenas of the Associated Press. The hosts devour listener comments ranging from as Cormac…

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  49. Ep. 26 – You’re The Guest feat. the Party People!

    For an entire episode, Christopher and Eric give their full attention to questions, comments and news items posted on the show’s Facebook page by live listeners — heretofore called the “Party People!” The “Party People” are hopping mad about comments from Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries…

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  50. Ep. 25 – Janet Fitch, Leslie S. Klinger

    The Dinner Party Show's (first ever) Festival Of Books features interviews with one of the world's foremost experts on Sherlock Holmes, Leslie S. Klinger, and acclaimed, best-selling novelist Janet Fitch, whose novel WHITE OLEANDER was an Oprah's Book Club Pick and adapted into a successful film...

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This outrageous, irreverent podcast brings you each complete weekly "livecast" of the Internet's first LIVE comedy variety show. From their beautiful dining room/studio on the Sunset Strip in West Hollywood, California, New York Times Bestselling novelists Christopher Rice and Eric Shaw Quinn serve up a steaming buffet of celebrity guests, biting wit and off-kilter reports from their regular "special correspondents". The Dinner Party Show. Everyone gets served! (Music Licensing via ASCAP, BMI and SESAC)

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Christopher Rice & Eric Shaw Quinn

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