Hungry Dogs with James Patterson
Episodes
Dana Perino on Why We Should Learn to Listen
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson interviews Fox News anchor Dana Perino about her transition from White House Press Secretary to fiction writer. They discuss her new p...
Freida McFadden on Why Great Thrillers Need Cringe
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Freida McFadden joins James Patterson for a conversation about twist endings, suspense, and what makes a thriller impossible to put down. The bestsell...
Patrick Radden Keefe on How He Turns True Stories into Thrillers
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Patrick Radden Keefe joins James Patterson for a conversation about storytelling, journalism, and how nonfiction can carry the suspense of a thriller....
The Wildest Story Maury Povich Ever Saw on His Show
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Maury Povich joins James Patterson for a wide-ranging conversation about his unexpected path from serious journalist to one of the most recognizable f...
How to Handle Disruption in a Changing World with Dr. Patrick Leddin
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson sits down with Dr. Patrick Leddin to talk about disruption and why it has become a constant part of modern life. From rapid changes in...
How Viola Davis and James Patterson Wrote a Novel Together
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Viola Davis and James Patterson join The New York Times' Sarah Lyall for a conversation about their new novel Judge Stone and the collaboration behind...
How Lee and Andrew Child Write Jack Reacher
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Lee Child and Andrew Child join James Patterson for a conversation about the creation of Jack Reacher, their unconventional writing process, and how o...
Erik Larson on the Story Behind Devil in the White City, Churchill & Why He Won't Tell You His Next Book
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of Hungry Dogs, James Patterson sits down with Erik Larson, the bestselling author behind Devil in the White City, The Splendid and th...
Why Life Hacks Don't Work with Charles Duhigg
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Charles Duhigg joins James Patterson for a conversation about habits, behavior change, communication, and why “life hacks” rarely lead to lasting ...
Inside Jeffrey Epstein’s Network with Vicky Ward
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Vicky Ward joins James Patterson for a revealing conversation about Jeffrey Epstein, power, and the systems that allowed him to operate for decades. W...
Brad Meltzer Was Rejected 24 Times Before His First Break
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Meltzer joins James Patterson for a wide ranging conversation about rejection, resilience, and the unpredictable path to success. Meltzer reflect...
James Patterson Interviews Alex Cross
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson sits down with Aldis Hodge and Ben Watkins, the star and showrunner of Amazon’s Cross, to talk about bringing Alex Cross from the pa...
Arthur Brooks on Why Happiness Requires Struggle
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson sits down with author and Harvard professor Dr. Arthur Brooks for a conversation about happiness, suffering, and what actually makes l...
Daniel Kehlmann on Complicity, Moral Choice, and How History Repeats Itself
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson speaks with acclaimed novelist Daniel Kehlmann about literature, history, and the quiet decisions that shape moral responsibility. Keh...
Peggy Noonan on Why Certainty Is Dangerous in History
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson sits down with Pulitzer Prize–winning writer Peggy Noonan for a wide-ranging conversation about history, uncertainty, and writing in...
Michael J. Fox on Optimism, Acceptance, and Moving Forward
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson talks with Michael J. Fox about optimism, acceptance, and choosing how to move forward in the face of uncertainty. Fox reflects on wri...
James Clear on Atomic Habits, Identity, and Becoming the Person You Want to Be
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
James Clear, author of Atomic Habits, joins James Patterson on today's episode of Hungry Dogs to talk about why habits matter more than motivation and...
Tara Westover on Educated and the Challenge of Telling the Truth
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson talks with author Tara Westover, known for her bestselling memoir Educated, about memory, self-education, and learning how to write tr...
Matthew McConaughey on Looking Back to See the Future (Part Two)
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew McConaughey returns for Part Two of his conversation with James Patterson on Hungry Dogs. He reflects on how looking back while writing Greenl...
Matthew McConaughey on Writing, Belief, and Finding the Right Rhythm
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew McConaughey joins James Patterson for a wide-ranging conversation about writing, belief, and living with intention. McConaughey discusses his ...
Josh Gad on Olaf, Robin Williams, and Learning to Live with Anxiety
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson talks with actor and comedian Josh Gad about comedy, anxiety, and finding warmth in the cold. Best known as the voice of Olaf in Disne...
Patricia Cornwell on the Upcoming Kay Scarpetta TV Series, Grief, and the Truth in Fairytales
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson talks with bestselling author Patricia Cornwell about grief, storytelling, and the upcoming Kay Scarpetta TV series inspired by her gr...
David Baldacci on “Absolute Power” and Making Things Up for a Living
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
David Baldacci joins James Patterson on the latest episode of Hungry Dogs for a conversation about writing, failure, and the long road to success. Dav...
Stacey Abrams on Democracy, Writing “Coded Justice,” and How Reading Shaped Her Life
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stacey Abrams joins James Patterson for a conversation about writing, identity, and finding her voice. She talks about growing up as the first generat...
Harlan Coben on ‘Gone Before Goodbye’, Writing Thrillers for Hollywood, and Creative Roots
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harlan Coben joins Hungry Dogs with James Patterson to talk about the book he co-authored with Reese Witherspoon, Gone Before Goodbye, and the joy and...
Kathy Bates on Matlock, Misery, and What’s Beneath the Page
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kathy Bates joins Hungry Dogs with James Patterson for a discussion about artistic roots, the long path a creative career requires, and Bates’ exper...
BJ Novak on The Office, Tarantino, and Finding His Voice as a Writer
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
BJ Novak joins James Patterson on Hungry Dogs for a conversation about ambition, burnout, and storytelling. The Office star and author of The Book Wit...
Dolly Parton on Songwriting, Business Smarts, and "Horse Sense"
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dolly Parton joins James Patterson for the first episode of Hungry Dogs in an intimate, funny, and inspiring conversation about hustle, heart, and sta...
Welcome to Hungry Dogs with James Patterson!
10 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Patterson—the world’s bestselling author—created Hungry Dogs to explore the minds of extraordinary people, from authors and musicians t...