Wolf & Cub Review
Latest Episodes
Episode 19 - James O'Loghlin Interview
This week we discuss innovation, public speaking and the invention of soup with writer, presenter and comedian James O'Loghlin; author of one of Cub's favourite novels, Daisy Malone and The Blue Glowing Stone. And check out James' new novel
Episode 18 - Stephanie Burgis Interview
In this special episode we chat to fantasy writer Stephanie Burgis, author of one of Cub's favourite books, A Most Improper Magick, which we first heard about from Jaclyn Moriarty in season 1. Join us as Steph discusses immersive history, big themes
Episode 17 - Lizzie and Margaret Rose & Baudolino
Season 3 is finally here! In the first episode of the new season, Cub looks at conflicts global and personal in Pamela Rushby's Lizzie & Margaret Rose. While Wolf tries (and fails) to explain the plot of Umberto Eco's bizarre historical nove
Episode 16 - Shadowghast & In Moonland
It's the last episode of the season, before an indefinite hiatus for Wolf & Cub. In this episode we review the third book from Thomas Taylor's exciting Eerie On Sea series, Shadowghast, and Miles Allinson's brilliant new novel, In Moonl
Episode 14 - Dragon Keeper and Carole Wilkinson Interview
Almost two decades since it was first published, Cub reviews Dragon Keeper by Carole Wilkinson. Then we speak to the author herself about the genesis of Dragon Keeper, moss, Matthew Flinders' buttons and more!
Episode 15 - Miles Allinson Interview
Wolf is excited as we welcome one of his favourite authors, Miles Allinson, into the den to discuss his newest book, In Moonland, as well as the importance of titles, mid-life crises in children's books and Miles' first foray into fiction for ki
SPECIAL: Wolf & Cub meet YPRL!
On this special episode, we team up with Sarah, Jackie and Ros from the Yarra Plenty Regional Library team, and adopt the format of their podcast, In The Good Books. Join us as we give book recommendations for a YPRL Library member, and discuss libraries,
Episode 12 - Non-Fiction Speed Reviews
In this special edition of Wolf & Cub Review, Mini Cub joins us for the full episode as we review nine non-fiction books in 15 minutes! From Ripley's Believe It or Not to The Autobiography of Malcolm X, join us for quickfire overviews and ratings
Episode 11 - The 52-Storey Treehouse & Fat City
This week we look at one of the many hilarious collaborations between Andy Griffiths and Terry Denton, The 52-Storey Treehouse. Then it is time for some hard living in Leonard Gardner's only novel, the sublime Fat City.Also: some loud birds in the ba
Episode 10 - The Midnight Gang & The Twenty Days of Turin
This week Cub sees connections to Roald Dahl and Quentin Blake in David Walliams’ The Midnight Gang. Then things get a bit spooky (it’s Halloween after all) in Georgio De Maria's cult novel, The Twenty Days of Turin.