Author Archives: Lane Igoudin

24 podcasts taped this year

Since January 15, I’ve been interviewed about A Family, Maybe on 24 podcasts, some syndicated on the radio. My original goal was 5, but there is clearly a lot of interest out there. Some taped episodes have been released, while others are still in the pipeline. My podcast-matching service PodMatch sent me the following report:Continue reading “24 podcasts taped this year”

On eWN’s Late Boomers

Interviewed by eWN Network’s veteran podcasters Cathy Worthington and Merry Elkins on their popular Late Boomers show. What is Late Boomers? It’s “the podcast that is your guide to creating a third act with style, power and impact! Join your hosts as they bring you conversations with successful artists, entrepreneurs and entertainers who have setContinue reading “On eWN’s Late Boomers”

Author talk in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month

About 250 Los Angeles City College students and faculty attended attended my talk in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month as part of LACC Book Program author event series. The two-hour event went off perfectly thanks to the tireless work of the Book Program organizers and the moderator Sergio Garcia of LACC Foster Care Programs.Continue reading “Author talk in honor of Foster Care Awareness Month”

On SoCal Voices

Interviewed on SoCal Voices, an award-winning podcast focusing on regional stories and issues. It went live on Apple, IHeartRadio, Spotify, and also on Amazon Music (my first recording there). Episode description: Foster adoption in Los Angeles County is, in a word, unpredictable. The process goes smoothly for some but for others it can be difficult,Continue reading “On SoCal Voices”

BookLife Critic’s Review: 10/10

A quarterfinalist for The 2024 BookLife Prize, A Family, Maybe scored 10/10 on this Publishers Weekly-sponsored competition. The Critic’s Report left me deeply humbled. I am sharing it here with the award organizers’ permission. This book is a profound study on the meaning of family—both biological and found—that will stun readers in its authenticity andContinue reading “BookLife Critic’s Review: 10/10”

Recalling the 1st generation of out LGBTQ families on a queer podcast

A historical memoir set in a particular time and place, A Family, Maybe documents the rise of the first wave of out gay families and the struggle for the equal rights of the LGBTQ community in the 2000s, something we were very much involved in at that time. I was thrilled to speak with AngelicaContinue reading “Recalling the 1st generation of out LGBTQ families on a queer podcast”

On Famous Interviews (Neon Jazz)

“Foster Adoption & Fatherhood” was the theme of my talk with Joe Dimino on his Famous Interviews podcast series, a companion to his Neon Jazz radio show. From the episode description: 🎤 Tune in to https://dub.sh/neonjazz for an inspiring discussion on family, love, and the power of perseverance. Welcome to a new edition of theContinue reading “On Famous Interviews (Neon Jazz)”

“Claim your space!” interview on WV Uncommonplace

“A Black man and a White man with two Hispanic kids walking around – we were like a walking spotlight. Heads would turn. People would ask all kinds of crazy questions. Some people would give you attitude. And I would say: take it in stride and claim your space! That’s we’ve always done.” It’s anContinue reading ““Claim your space!” interview on WV Uncommonplace”