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I hosted this week's podcast with arts reporter Felix Contreras, and ... come to think of it, just as happened the last time I hosted with Felix, it's occasionally a tad on the punchy side. I blame Felix.

Anyway, we kicked off with a discussion of the new book from the A.V. Club, which managed to meander back to my nervous uncertainty about best-of lists.

We also hear Bob Mondello talk about sequels, prequels, and series, and listen to an often chuckling Toni Morrison talk about a book reissue project she's involved with.

We wrap up with a piece on hard times for professional recording studios, and close with the eternal question: just how fascinating is Lady Gaga?

Hear me soothe Felix about living under a rock, thrill to Felix's discussion of in-home recording, and lots, lots more. Listen below, or — hey, this means you — subscribe to the podcast here.

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