{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/696568de9ab39048a63ed7f7/6965690abe0ffc81fb0881e3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Gabfest Reads: The Classic Hollywood Romance Gets a Makeover","description":"<p>Emily Bazelon talks with author author <a href=\"https://curtissittenfeld.com/\">Curtis Sittenfeld</a> about her new book <a href=\"https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/551109/romantic-comedy-reeses-book-club-by-curtis-sittenfeld/\">Romantic Comedy</a>. </p><p> </p><p>They discuss why ordinary guys get to be with famous women, but usually not the other way around, the fun of writing a fictional version of Saturday Night Live, and how to write witty email exchanges.  </p><p><br></p><p>Tweet us your questions <a href=\"https://twitter.com/slategabfest?lang=en\">@SlateGabfest</a> or email us at <a href=\"mailto:gabfest@slate.com\">gabfest@slate.com</a>. (Messages could be quoted by name unless the writer stipulates otherwise.)</p><p><br></p><p>Podcast production by Cheyna Roth.</p><p> </p>","author_name":"Slate Podcasts"}