Christopher and Eric are so excited for the big changes that are afoot for The Dinner Party Show in 2016, they've gathered all their largely unqualified special correspondents for a very special take on The Night Before Christmas. 'The Night After Jordan' is destined to be a TDPS Christmas Classic. Have a listen and see if you agree!
Dec 22, 2015•7 min
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 "expert" JoNell Samms, fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery - they're all on hand, along with some old favorites, to hear Christopher and Eric's much talked about announcement.
Dec 18, 2015•46 min
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 from Christopher and Eric at their TDPS Holiday Party on December 20th. Until then, the dubiously qualified experts and special correspondents for "The Dinner Party Show" offer their idiosyncratic holid...
Dec 11, 2015•56 min
Iconic author Anne Rice returns to kick off Favorites Month on "The Dinner Party Show." Plus, adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand contributes a predictably profane take on "The Night Before Christmas" and Christopher and Eric offer their spin on the week's outrageous headlines in The Not Report.
Dec 04, 2015•56 min
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 a spirited discussion about the steamier side of romance. Better yet, you can shop each author's pick for their favorite romance novel of all time in our Favorites section starting at showtime, Sunday, N...
Nov 27, 2015•52 min
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.
Nov 20, 2015•52 min
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 Samms surprises Christopher with a lesson in fantasy versus reality.
Nov 13, 2015•54 min
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 week's most idiotic and exasperating news and headlines in The Not Report. Relationship expert Miss JoNell Samms has an interesting new method for celebrating the release of Christopher's latest erotic romanc...
Nov 06, 2015•55 min
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 exclusive Q&A with one of the self-publishing experts she relies on for support and expertise.
Oct 30, 2015•54 min
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 detective novel.
Oct 23, 2015•55 min
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 bloody ending, and Christopher and Eric unload their exasperation on the day's most idiotic and unusual headlines in "The Not Report."
Oct 16, 2015•56 min
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.
Oct 09, 2015•58 min
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 "Jordan Ampersand Investigates."
Oct 04, 2015•54 min
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 the mysteries of book signings in "Jordan Ampersand Investigates." And Christopher and Eric offer their exasperated take on current headlines in "The Not Report." This is worse than court.MARCIA CLARK The ...
Sep 25, 2015•55 min
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 critic-at-large "Jordan Ampersand" continues his attempts to derail the publication of "Write Murder" in "Jordan Ampersand Investigates."
Sep 18, 2015•55 min
#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 "Write Murder." Plus, Christopher and Eric catch up after the summer hiatus and offer their take on idiotic and exasperating events in the news.
Sep 11, 2015•55 min
The sixth edition of the TDPS Summer Sampler series celebrates a new menu of Christopher and Eric's favorite books, music, gadgets and other products and reviews the favorites of past guests including Marc Andreyko, Steve Berry, Lexi Blake, Jan Burke, Ted Casablanca, Marcia Clark, Jackie Collins, Bryan Fuller, Gregg Hurwitz, Ted Johnson, Julie Kenner, Leslie S. Klinger, Alec Mapa, Jack Morrissey, Anne Rice, Tony Sweet and Tim Williams.
Aug 16, 2015•55 min
The fifth installment of the TDPS Summer Sampler is all about "The Dinner Party Show" and highlights some of Christopher and Eric's favorite outrageous moments from the past three seasons featuring Jan Burke, Marcia Clark, Caprice Crane, Patricia Cornwell, Pauly David, Greg Hurwitz, Alec Mapa, Ed Marco, Armistead Maupin, Jack Morrissey, Anne Rice, Tony Sweet and Ann Walker.
Aug 07, 2015•57 min
The fourth installment of the TDPS Summer Sampler turns the "1001 Dark Nights" Author Spotlight on Elisabeth Naughton. Plus, R-rated thoughts on sex, romance and relationships from Laura Benanti, Jackie Collins, novelist Heather Graham, Chad Hodge, Jenny Johnson, Alec Mapa, Anne Rice, Tony Sweet and Ann Walker.
Jul 31, 2015•53 min
The third installment of the TDPS Summer Sampler features a new "1001 Dark Nights" Author Spotlight on Larissa Ione. Plus: tips, tricks and secrets about books and writing and the publishing industry from Ted Casablanca, Jackie Collins, Patricia Cornwell, Kami Garcia, Armistead Maupin, Anne Rice, MJ Rose, Dan Savage, Margaret Stohl and Patricia Nell Warren.
Jul 24, 2015•54 min
The second installment of the TDPS Summer Sampler features a new interview with Jackie Collins dishing about her role in "Sharknado 3: Oh, Hell No." Plus: juicy gossip and insider-information about Hollywood with Shoshana Bean, Laura Benanti, Marcia Clark, Jackie Collins, Blake Crouch, Barrett Foa, Bryan Fuller, Terry Hayes, Chad Hodge, Ted Johnson, Heather Matarazzo, Jack Morrissey and Tim Williams.
Jul 17, 2015•59 min
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 all-new interview with Robert L Camina, director of the powerful new documentary, narrated by Christopher, "Upstairs Inferno."
Jul 10, 2015•58 min
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 Dinner Party Show" celebrates the holiday from center court of the worst mall in America, located in the deep, deep South. Scheduled guests include bombastic evangelist Rev. Graham Craquers, obliviously o...
Jul 03, 2015•49 min
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 the Supreme Court decision legalizing gay marriage. You have to have a passion for something. You have to work for it.Jackie Collins The Dinner Party Show Podcast — Ep. 119: Jackie Collins Interview Tra...
Jun 29, 2015•55 min
Christopher and Eric interrupt their regularly scheduled programming for this special breaking news bulletin from fairly imbalanced newsman Breck Artery! Once again, our highest court has ruled against bigotry and equality has been declared the law of the land. Now it’s time to just f**ing dance!
Jun 26, 2015•2 min
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 preview for "Crown of Daggers," which is (probably) not a "Game of Thrones" ripoff.
Jun 22, 2015•55 min
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.
Jun 15, 2015•56 min
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 debuts a preview for "House Shockers," the reality show featuring entrepreneurs forced to run their small businesses from homes that weren't designed for them. This week, a pair of Beanie Baby dealers ar...
Jun 08, 2015•57 min
#Hannibalism descends as Christopher and Eric welcome filmmaker Bryan Fuller back to the banquet table to dissect the third season of NBC's hit drama series "Hannibal." Meanwhile, adorably incompetent critic-at-large Jordan Ampersand attempts to discern whether the gorier elements of "Hannibal" are true-to-life, and a brand-new advertiser debuts the trailer for "True Horror," a bone-chilling tale of the current Republican presidential nomination candidates.
Jun 01, 2015•57 min
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 and debut a new edition of Christopher & Eric's Favorites.
May 25, 2015•54 min