Novelist, screenwriter, and father Jonathan Lee joins us for a riveting conversation about family dinners, storytelling, and the surprising parenting lessons hidden in Taco Night.
From the “perils of precedent” — why kids love Tuesday Tacos but not Monday Tacos — to writing about real-life tragedy in High Dive and The Bombing of Pan Am 103, Jonathan shares insights on parenting, trauma, and the role of food in stories. Plus, a hilarious dinner-table storytelling game you'll want to try at home.
In this episode:
Why “branding” dinner matters for kids
Jonathan's journey to becoming a full-time writer
The realities of writing about trauma, and the self-care it requires
How food shapes storytelling even in moments of crisis and connection
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