Roddy Doyle on “The Guts”
ListenGuest: Roddy Doyle
In his first novel, The Commitments, RODDY DOYLE introduced millions of readers to the colorful Dubliner Jimmy Rabbitte Jr. and his tireless effort to create an Irish soul cover band. Now in Doyle’s new novel, The Guts, Jimmy is back, middle-aged, happily married with four kids, struggling with a changing music industry and coping with bowel cancer. Doyle has written nine novels including Booker Prize-winning Paddy Clarke Ha Ha Ha and The Van. He sits down with Marty to talk about his new novel, his writing and more.
WHYY is your source for fact-based, in-depth journalism and information. As a nonprofit organization, we rely on financial support from readers like you. Please give today.
Brought to you by Radio Times
Radio Times
WHYY's Radio Times is an engaging and timely call-in program that tackles wide-ranging issues of concern to listeners in the Delaware Valley.
Subscribe for free
Penn Relays, Mexican Week, Zepparella, VinylCon! and more in this week’s ‘Things To Do’
April 25–28: The Philadelphia Show, “Kill Move Paradise” in N.J. and the Delaware Symphony’s performance of Mahler are among this weekend’s highlights.
5 hours ago
Listen 4:32
We spend an awful lot of time with our coworkers but when do workplace relationships become friendships and do they help or hurt us on the job?
Air Date: April 23, 2024 12:00 pm
Listen 50:02
No Name Pops perform tribute to Peter Nero, former frontman of Philly Pops
Many members of the No Name Pops played under Nero when they were with the now-ailing Philly Pops.
6 days ago
Listen 1:03