Episode 516: Syed M. Masood, Author of The Bad Muslim Discount

FromWriter's Bone

Start listening View podcast show

Episode 516: Syed M. Masood, Author of The Bad Muslim Discount

FromWriter's Bone

ratings:

Length:

26 minutes

Released:

Feb 1, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Description

Author Syed M. Masood joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his novel The Bad Muslim Discount, which is now available in paperback. To learn more about Syed M. Masood, visit his official website and follow him on Twitter and Instagram. The Bad Muslim Discount was featured in January 2022's "Books That Should Be On Your Radar." Today’s episode is sponsored by Libro.fm.

Released:

Feb 1, 2022

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Aspiring writers, best-selling scribes, and award-winning screenwriters confront existential dread and writing angst! A podcast for the conversationalist.

Skip carousel

Episode 2: Pork & Prose: In this episode of Writer's Bone, Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy discuss writers who influenced them early in life, what their writer processes are like, Super Bowl ads, and the death of Philip Seymour Hoffman. The guys also talk about food. A lot. by Writer's Bone
49 min listen
Episode 6: Author Craig Johnson: Craig Johnson, author of the Walt Longmire mystery series, talks to Writer's Bone about his writing process, the hit A&E show based on Walt, and why westerns have lasting appeal. by Writer's Bone
44 min listen
Episode 10: Author and Screenwriter Andrew Klavan: Andrew Klavan, author of True Crime and Don’t Say A Word, talks to the guys about how he got his start, the revolution going on in writing and reading, and the inspirations for his characters Weiss and Bishop. by Writer's Bone
34 min listen
Episode 46: Stand Up Comedian Robert Kelly: Legendary stand up comedian Robert Kelly talks to Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford about fatherhood, hanging out with Louis CK, Aziz Ansari, and Jim Norton at New York City’s Comedy Cellar, his podcast “You Know What Dude?” and how he... by Writer's Bone
47 min listen
Episode 27: Historical Fiction Author Jeff Shaara: Jeff Shaara, author of Gods and General, The Last Full Measure, and, most recently, The Smoke at Dawn, talks with Daniel Ford about taking over his father Michael Shaara’s Civil War series, a few of his favorite historical figures, and... by Writer's Bone
31 min listen
Episode 11: Author and Former Journalist Tim Dorsey: Tim Dorsey, author of Florida Roadkill and former journalist with The Tampa Tribune, talks about writing, South Florida, and Cuban sandwiches. He also tells a story about a T-bird and a Presidential motorcade. by Writer's Bone
54 min listen
Episode 3: Charles Ardai From Hard Case Crime: Charles Ardai, novelist and founder of , sits down with Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy to talk about his website, which hard-boiled detective he'd like to work with, and why up-and-coming writers shouldn't be afraid of rejection. by Writer's Bone
46 min listen
Episode 4: Bacon Jam and Drunk Writers: Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy spend a Friday night eating bacon jam and talking about why writers tend to have substance abuse problems. by Writer's Bone
50 min listen
Episode 8: Mystery Author Rebecca Cantrell: Award winning and New York Times best-selling author Rebecca Cantrell calls in from Germany to discuss her character Hannah Vogel, her writing process, upcoming projects, and her favorite thing to eat in Berlin. by Writer's Bone
30 min listen
Episode 26: Award-Winning Horror Author Brian Keene: Award-winning horror author Brian Keene knows a thing or two about zombies, the undead, and dark fantasy. These are things therapists have mentioned after the words “Sean Tuohy” for years (even while sick, Daniel Ford can’t... by Writer's Bone
48 min listen
Episode 7: James Bond Author Raymond Benson: Raymond Benson, author of six James Bond novels and the Black Stiletto series, talks to Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy about spies and the Cold War, Jethro Tull, his writing process, and his eclectic career in the arts. Also, Writer's Bone contributor... by Writer's Bone
39 min listen
Episode 32: Stand-Up Comedian Jason Nash: Stand-up comedian and actor Jason Nash talks to Sean Tuohy about the upcoming release of his feature film “Jason Nash Is Married,” how his friends helped him make the movie, how he got started in comedy, and his energetic Vine... by Writer's Bone
30 min listen
Episode 9: Rambo Creator and New York Times Best-Selling Author David Morrell: David Morrell, New York Times best-selling thriller author and the creator of John Rambo, talks to Writer’s Bone about First Blood, how he got into writing, and his advice to young writers. by Writer's Bone
54 min listen
Episode 14: Zombie Cage Fighter Nate Quarry: Nate Quarry, former mixed martial arts fighter and author of the comic book "Zombie Cage Fighter," talks to the guys about how he got his start in Ultimate Fighting and how many zombies he could take out during the first hour of the zombie apocalypse. by Writer's Bone
42 min listen
Episode 19: Murdery Delicious Author Peter Sherwood: Peter Sherwood, author of the pale of memory and The Murdery Delicious Hamwich Gumm Mystery, talks with Daniel Ford about his writing process, his love of cooking and food, and what’s next for his dynamic duo Reynald and Willoughby Chalmers.... by Writer's Bone
63 min listen
Episode 5: The Worst Jobs We've Ever Had: Sean Tuohy and Daniel Ford talk about the worst jobs they ever had while dreaming about being writers. by Writer's Bone
44 min listen
Episode 18: Roadblocks & Muses: Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy talk about their worst fears as writers, how they build and then overcome their personal writing roadblocks, and their advice to young, up-and-coming writers. by Writer's Bone
53 min listen
Episode 16: Screenwriter and Author Doug Richardson Part 2: In part two of a two-part interview, Doug Richardson, screenwriter of Die Hard 2 and Bad Boys and author of True Believers, talks about the wondeful shallowness of the Oscars and weird Hollywood encounters. by Writer's Bone
39 min listen
Episode 15: Screenwriter and Author Doug Richardson Part 1: In part one of a two-part interview, Doug Richardson, screenwriter of Die Hard 2 and Bad Boys and author of True Believers, talks about how he fell backwards into writing, how the screenwriting process has changed, and why Timothy Dalton wasn’t... by Writer's Bone
52 min listen
Episode 12: True Crime Diary's Michelle McNamara: Michelle McNamara, founder of True Crime Diary, talks to the guys about how she started writing, cold cases, and how she uses social media in her investigations. by Writer's Bone
49 min listen
Episode 38: James Rollins Redux: On the heels of a recently signed $15 million book deal and the release of his new book, The Sixth Extinction, James Rollins returns to Writer’s Bone to talk about his new novel, staying sharp after writing more than 25 novels, and why writers... by Writer's Bone
24 min listen
Episode 1: Daniel and Sean's First Time: The inaugural podcast of Writer's Bone features Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy discussing how they got started as writers. by Writer's Bone
60 min listen
Episode 22: Best-Selling Ebook Author Bob Mayer: Bob Mayer, former U.S. Army Green Beret, best-selling author of the Green Beret and Area 51 series, and one of our Badass Writers of the Week, stops by the podcast to talk about how he started writing while learning martial arts in Korea, why... by Writer's Bone
58 min listen
Episode 17: The ‘How I Met Your Mother’ Podcast: In a special Sunday podcast, Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy discuss the “How I Met Your Mother” finale. Inspired by Stephanie Schaefer’s take on the popular television show, the guys discuss how they first started watching the show, what... by Writer's Bone
54 min listen
Episode 20: The First Things We Ever Wrote: Daniel Ford, Sean Tuohy, and Stephanie Schaefer discuss the first creative words they ever wrote. Sean also makes fun of Daniel for having an archive and talks about his trip home to South Florida. by Writer's Bone
35 min listen
Episode 21: Thriller Author Boyd Morrison: Boyd Morrison, author of the Tyler Locke series, talks to the guys about his cool careers before becoming a writer, his writing process, which of his characters he’d like to be stuck on a deserted island with, and how perseverance eventually... by Writer's Bone
49 min listen
Episode 25: Crazy Florida News, Mother’s Day Memories, and Chick Flick Failures: Daniel Ford and Sean Tuohy talk about a news story that could only happen in Florida, what memories came to mind on Mother’s Day, and why today’s romantic comedies aren’t as good anymore. by Writer's Bone
36 min listen
Episode 13: The St. Patrick's Day Podcast: Sean Tuohy, Rachel Tyner, Stephanie Schaefer, and Daniel Ford get together to talk about writing, teachers that inspired them, and what's next for Writer's Bone. by Writer's Bone
44 min listen
Episode 31: Comedian Dan St. Germain: Comic Dan St. Germain talks with Sean Tuohy about his web series “Kicking Dan Out,” his recently released standup album “Bad at the Good Times,” and his serious/silly outlook on life. by Writer's Bone
53 min listen
Episode 29: Doug Richardson In ‘Pod Harder’ Part 2: In Part 2 of an epic conversation, Sean Tuohy and Doug Richardson talk about how new technology influences screenwriting and the late Stephen J. Cannell. by Writer's Bone
69 min listen

More Episodes from Writer's Bone

Skip carousel

Episode 667: Catherine Joy White: Author Catherine Joy White chats with Daniel Ford about her book . To learn more about Catherine Joy White, follow her on . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by and her upcoming book , , and . by Writer's Bone
33 min listen
Friday Morning Coffee: Scott Ryan: On the latest Friday Morning Coffee, Caitlin Malcuit talks about the current state of cinema (sigh). She mentions an article from More Perfect Union titled (published in June 2023) that is well worth your time. Author Scott Ryan then talks to Daniel... by Writer's Bone
47 min listen
Episode 666: Nash Jenkins: Author Nash Jenkins joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his debut novel , which is now out in paperback. To learn more about Nash Jenkins, visit his . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by and her upcoming book , , and . by Writer's Bone
54 min listen
Episode 665: Exploring Loner Tendencies With Liz Moore: Author Liz Moore (Long Bright River, The Unseen World) joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her novel , out today from Riverhead Books. To learn more about Liz Moore, visit her and read our in 2016. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by and her... by Writer's Bone
40 min listen
Friday Morning Coffee: Kevin Baker, Author of The New York Game: On the latest Friday Morning Coffee, host Caitlin Malcuit and her guest co-anchor Scott Cassell discuss the passing of , the held in Birmingham, Ala., the game's , and the recent into baseball's official record book. Author and historian Kevin... by Writer's Bone
70 min listen
Episode 664: TK Joke With Chelsea Devantez: Emmy-nominated writer, comedian, and filmmaker Chelsea Devantez joins Daniel Ford to chat about her memoir and her podcast . To learn more about Chelsea Devantez, visit her . Also listen to with Daniel Paisner. Writer's Bone is proudly... by Writer's Bone
45 min listen
Episode 663: Loving the Struggle With John Vercher: Author John Vercher (After the Lights Go Out, Three-Fifths) returns to the show to chat with Daniel Ford about his latest novel , out today from Celadon Books. To learn more about John Vercher, visit his and listen to our previous interview with... by Writer's Bone
33 min listen
Friday Morning Coffee: Eric Rickstad: Caitlin Malcuit discusses the , including the 11 that involved a firearm, and the . Then author Eric Rickstad (I Am Not Who You Think I Am, The Names of Dead Girls) returns to chat with Daniel Ford about his explosive new novel . To... by Writer's Bone
45 min listen
Episode 662: Clare Pooley: Author Clare Pooley (Iona Iverson's Rules for Commuting, The Authenticity Project) joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her new book out today from Pamela Dorman Books. To learn more about Clare Pooley, visit her . Writer's Bone is proudly... by Writer's Bone
39 min listen
Episode 661: George Pelecanos: Best-selling author and Emmy-nominated scribe George Pelecanos joins Daniel Ford to chat about his latest book . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by and her upcoming book , , and . by Writer's Bone
37 min listen
Episode 660: Morgan Talty, Author of Fire Exit: Award-winning author Morgan Talty () returns to the show and talks with Daniel Ford about his debut novel , out now from Tin House. To learn more about Morgan Talty, visit his and listen to our . Also read his . Writer's Bone is proudly... by Writer's Bone
58 min listen
Friday Morning Coffee: Elizabeth O’Connor, Author of Whale Fall: Author Elizabeth O’Connor joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to discuss about her debut . Guest host Daniel Paisner, and host of , also chats about his upcoming conversation with , as well as his book with Olympian Lindsey Jacobellis,... by Writer's Bone
33 min listen
Episode 659: Kate Feiffer, Author of Morning Pages: Kate Feiffer—writer, illustrator, television and event producer, ice cream scooper—joins Daniel Ford to write about her fiction debut . To learn about Kate Feiffer, visit her . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
36 min listen
Episode 658: Fiona Warnick, Author of The Skunks: Author joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her debut novel . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
37 min listen
Episode 657: Noah Gittell, Author of Baseball: The Movie: Journalist and critic Noah Gittell joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his book . To learn more about Noah Gittell, visit his . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
40 min listen
Friday Morning Coffee: Amy Lin, Author of Here After: Amy Lin joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her moving and lyrical memoir . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses pending legislation in and t aimed at improving wheelchair repair delays and in a timely manner. To learn more... by Writer's Bone
39 min listen
Episode 656: D.J. Caruso, Director of 'Bronx Zoo '90': Filmmaker D.J. Caruso joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about the new Peacock documentary “." The three-episode series is based on about the New York Yankees' disastrous 1990 season. Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
38 min listen
Episode 655: Jayne Anne Phillips, Author of Night Watch: Newly minted Jayne Anne Phillips joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her novel . To learn more about Jayne Anne Phillips, visit her . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
41 min listen
Episode 654: Deesha Dyer, Author of Undiplomatic: Former White House Social Secretary and advocate Deesha Dyer joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about her book . To learn more about Deesha Dyer, visit her . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
45 min listen
Episode 653: Tricia Romano, Author of The Freaks Came Out to Write: Author Tricia Romano joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss her book . To learn more about Tricia Romano, visit her . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
42 min listen
Friday Morning Coffee: Alicia D. Williams, Author of Mid-Air: Author and storyteller Alicia D. Williams joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her book . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the and how they connect to campus activism in the past. To learn more about Alicia D. Williams,... by Writer's Bone
44 min listen
Episode 652: Mark Stevens, Author of The Fireballer: Author Mark Stevens joins Daniel Ford on the show to chat about his novel . To learn more about Mark Stevens, visit his . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
41 min listen
Episode 651: David L. Roll, Author of Ascent to Power: David L. Roll, author of George Marshall and The Hopkins Touch, joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his latest book . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by , , and . by Writer's Bone
55 min listen
Episode 650: Ned Benson, Writer/Director of 'The Greatest Hits': Filmmaker and screenwriter Ned Benson joins Daniel Ford on the show to discuss his new film "." He chats about his screenwriting process, which has involved working with the likes of Jessica Chastain and Scarlet Johansson, how he rounded up the... by Writer's Bone
41 min listen
Friday Morning Coffee: Clifford Garstang, Author of The Last Bird of Paradise: Author Clifford Garstang (Oliver's Travels, What the Zhang Boys Know), joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about his new book . Caitlin Malcuit also discusses the and why it's so damn important for writers to fight for the compensation... by Writer's Bone
26 min listen
Episode 649: Aime Alley Card, Author of The Tigerbelles: Author Aime Alley Card stops by the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her book . To learn more about Aime Alley Card, visit her . Writer's Bone is proudly sponsored by and . by Writer's Bone
48 min listen
Episode 648: Matt Gallagher, Author of Daybreak: Author Matt Gallagher (Empire City, Youngblood) returns to the show and talks with Daniel Ford about his new novel and his reporting from Ukraine. To learn more about Matt Gallagher, visit his , read “” in The Boston Globe and “" in... by Writer's Bone
50 min listen
Episode 647: 2054 With Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis: Elliot Ackerman and Admiral James Stavridis, USN (Ret.) return to the show and chat with Daniel Ford and ' Dave Pezza about their new book . To learn more about Elliot Ackerman, visit his . To learn more about Admiral James Stavridis, visit his... by Writer's Bone
40 min listen
Friday Morning Coffee: Nova Jacobs, Author of The Stars Turned Inside Out: Author Nova Jacobs joins Daniel Ford on Friday Morning Coffee to chat about her novel . Caitlin Malcuit discusses the challenges faced by and highlights the importance of fostering passion and showcasing the creative side of STEM fields. To learn... by Writer's Bone
31 min listen
Episode 646: Crystal Hana Kim, Author of The Stone Home: Acclaimed author Crystal Hana Kim (If You Leave Me) returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about her latest novel (out now from William Morrow). To learn more about Crystal Hana Kim, visit her . Also listen to our first conversation... by Writer's Bone
41 min listen

Related podcast episodes

Skip carousel

Patrick Mason Fireside (2021) - No Commentary: Today I share a recent fireside given on February 28, 2021 by faithful Mormon scholar and Utah State University professor Patrick Mason given at the Logan Utah Cache West Stake. This is a version that has no commentary. I have released adjacent... by Mormon Stories Podcast
73 min listen
Jane Smiley on A DANGEROUS BUSINESS: “One of my favorite places to take a little walk around is the public cemetery, which is on a little hill that overlooks the bay. And you know, if you ever wanted to be buried somewhere, that's the place to be buried. And right across the street... by Poured Over
53 min listen
Interview with Miriam Toews by Reading Women
39 min listen
Jessamine Chan on THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD MOTHERS: “One thing that I was interested in doing is making literal the surveillance that parents feel every day, because there is the sense that you're being watched and judged and shamed all the time.” Jessamine Chan joins us on the show to talk... by Poured Over
35 min listen
Two poetry collections find beauty in unexpected places by NPR's Book of the Day
20 min listen
True Biz by The Readheads Book Club
86 min listen
Two books examine the lives of Afghans in the aftermath of American withdrawal by NPR's Book of the Day
23 min listen
The Audio Book Club: Arcadia by Lauren Groff: Slate’s Dan Kois, Hanna Rosin, and David Haglund discuss Lauren Groff’s novel of a 1970s hippie commune. by Slate Books
51 min listen
Jesmyn Ward on 'Sing, Unburied, Sing' by The Book Review
62 min listen
Adulthood Made Easy: Sam's Soliloquy by Real Simple Podcasts
28 min listen
OverDrive Librarians Best Books Read in 2022: Emma chats with some of her OverDrive Librarian friends on what they loved reading in 2022! by Professional Book Nerds
57 min listen
Nathan Thrall's book revisits a tragic bus accident in Jerusalem by NPR's Book of the Day
8 min listen
The Teachers with Alexandra Robbins: Sharon’s guest on today’s episode on Here’s Where It Gets Interesting is author Alexandra Robbins, the author of several New York Times bestsellers. by Here's Where It Gets Interesting
38 min listen
Susan Orlean on a Great Library Fire by The Book Review
57 min listen
Helen Garner on THE CHILDREN'S BACH and THIS HOUSE OF GRIEF: With recent reprints of The Children’s Bach and This House of Grief, Helen Garner’s voice returns in two of her best works — a novel featuring the intricacies of complicated family life and a nonfiction account of one of Australia’s most... by Poured Over
43 min listen
The Measure Book Club: It's time to discuss our March Book Club Pick, ! We discuss why we thought it would make such a great book club pick, if we would open our box, how we’d change our lives if we found out we were a short-stringer, our favorite storylines, thoughts... by Bad On Paper
61 min listen
Ep 212 – Emma Smith, Linda Newell, and Valeen Avery: On this episode, Joseph and Hyrum Smith are locked up in Carthage Jail and they aren’t going anywhere. We take a little time to catch up with other prominent figures in Nauvoo history; this week begins with Emma Hale Smith. We discuss her role in... by Naked Mormonism Podcast
94 min listen
S6 Ep5: Bookshelfie: Poorna Bell by Bookshelfie: Women’s Prize Podcast
53 min listen
Fran Golden - 100 Things to Do in Alaska: Learn more about what to do and see in Alaska by This Week in Travel
54 min listen
Lisa Niver, BRAVE-ISH: One Breakup, Six Continents, and Feeling Fearless After Fifty by Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
33 min listen
Dr. Jane Goodall: A Conservation about Conservation: A conversation about conservation with Dr. Jane Goodall, renowned primatologist and anthropologist. Considered to be the world's foremost expert on chimpanzees, Goodall is best known for her 60-year study of social and family interactions of wild chimpanzees since she first went to Gombe Stream National Park in Tanzania in 1960, where she witnessed human-like behaviors amongst chimpanzees. Now she's leading global change for conservation and animal welfare issues. She's a one-of-a-kind treasure and you'll love this warm, witty conversation with Guy Kawasaki, host of The Remarkable People podcast. by Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
45 min listen
Min Jin Lee: The author of the award-winning novels “Pachinko” and “Free Food for Millionaires,” Min Jin Lee, discusses her remarkable career and the long journey and intention behind her Korean diaspora novels. by Design Matters with Debbie Millman
71 min listen
Dennis Lehane and Jake Tapper pen new novels set in the 1970s by NPR's Book of the Day
19 min listen
Black History ... And The Future by TED Radio Hour
49 min listen
1407: Mormon Faith Crisis Stake Fireside: Patrick Mason in Logan/Cache Valley, Utah (2021): Today I share (and provide reactions to) a recent fireside given on February 28, 2021 by faithful Mormon scholar and Utah State University professor Patrick Mason given at the Logan Utah Cache West Stake. This is a re-recording. I decided to re-record... by Mormon Stories Podcast
184 min listen
The 10 Best Books of 2016 by The Book Review
51 min listen
Episode 211: Maniac Magee by The SSR Podcast
63 min listen
The Measure: Hello Readheads! This month we are recapping and discussing (at length) The Measure by Nikki Erlick - technically a Becky's choice. The Measure has been billed as the perfect book for book clubs and this episode proves that to be correct. The book... by The Readheads Book Club
86 min listen
Amy Tan opens up about her birding obsession in 'The Backyard Bird Chronicles' by NPR's Book of the Day
8 min listen
Kenya: Hurrying Has No Blessing by Strong Sense of Place
55 min listen

Discover this podcast and so much more

Episode 516: Syed M. Masood, Author of The Bad Muslim Discount

Episode 516: Syed M. Masood, Author of The Bad Muslim Discount

Description

Titles in the series (100)

More Episodes from Writer's Bone

Related podcast episodes