Episode 19: Daniel Paisner with Brad Page

Daniel Paisner talks about his novel ‘Balloon Dog’, how The Rolling Stones song “Satisfaction” inspired the story, who gets to define “art,” and ghostwriting for celebrities like Serena Williams. Brad Page of I’m In Love With That Song podcast does a deep dive into “Satisfaction.”

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Daniel Paisner

Daniel Paisner, Photo by Timothy Devine

Daniel Paisner is an American journalist, author, and podcaster. He is best known for his work as a ghostwriter and collaborator. He has published more than 70 books, including 17 ‘New York Times’ bestsellers. He is also the author of three novels, and several works of nonfiction. Some of his titles include ‘The Girl in the Green Sweater: A Life in Holocaust's Shadow’ (2008), ‘The Power of Broke’ (2016), and ‘Last Man Down’ (2002).

Daniel hosts the podcast As Told To, in which he interviews other authors about their experiences ghostwriting and collaborating with notable figures.

His latest novel, ‘Balloon Dog’, was published by Koehler Books in June 2022.

Brad Page

Brad Page is host of the I’m In Love With That Song podcast, another proud member of the Pantheon Podcast family.

About This Episode

EPISODE SUMMARY:

In this episode Daniel Paisner joins me to talk about his novel ‘Balloon Dog’, a story driven by a would-be writer protagonist who looks at the world through snatches of classic rock lyrics. The novel tells the story of a brazen art heist gone sideways and asks readers to consider what it means to leave a mark and what it takes to be swept up in the same currents that move the rest of the world.

Later, Brad Page, host of I’m In Love With That Song podcast, another proud member of the Pantheon Podcast Network, drops by to do a deep dive into the song that inspired the novel ‘Balloon Dog’: The Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction.”

MUSIC IN THE EPISODE IN ORDER OF APPEARANCE: 

1. Theme to ‘The Monkees’ TV show

2. “Gloria” by Patti Smith

3. “Don’t Think Twice, It’s All Right” by Odetta

4. “Dreamer” by Ozzy Osbourne

5. “Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones

6. “High Hopes” by Panic! At the Disco

7. “The Frustrated Writer” by Drag

8. “Disappointed” by Public Image Ltd

9. “Andy Warhol” by David Bowie

10. “Beck’s Bolero” by Jeff Beck, with Jimmy Page, Keith Moon, John Paul Jones, and Nicky Hopkins

11. “Satisfaction” by The Rolling Stones

12. “Thirty Days” by Chuck Berry

13. “Oh, Pretty Woman” by Roy Orbison

14. “Satisfaction” by Devo, on SNL 1978

15. “Picasso Baby” by Jay-Z, Featuring The Dream & Zofia Borucka Moreno

LINKS:

Daniel Paisner’s website: https://www.danielpaisner.com/

Daniel Paisner on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram: @danpaisner and @astoldtopodcast

Daniel Paisner on Twitter: @DanielPaisner

I’m In Love With That Song Podcast website: https://lovethatsongpodcast.com/

I’m In Love With That Song Podcast on Facebook: @ImInLoveWithThatSongPodcast

Daniel Paisner

Brad Page

Photo of a balloon dog sculpture by artist Jeff Koons