One of Ethan's favorite authors comes under the scalpel in this episode, as the pair discusses J. D. Salinger's Raise High the Roof Beam, Carpenters, and Seymour: an Introduction.  This is part one of that discussion, part two will come in two weeks! In this episode: Michael & Ethan play Calvinball and Whose Line Is It, Anyway? simultaneously. The loss comes sooner than ever. Michael & Ethan decide not to be rational. A new regular segment: "Names with Michael"! Ethan disagrees with Michael a lot (sort of). Michael & Ethan are very mysterious. The dog is a good girl. Join the discussion!  Go to the Contact page and put "Scotch Talk" in the Subject line.  We'd love to hear from you! Come back in two weeks to hear the conclusion of this discussion! Next month, the pair will discuss Ravelstein by Saul Bellow.  Read along! Special thanks to Cody Hardin! Your Hosts: Michael G. Lilienthal (@mglilienthal) and Ethan Bartlett (@bjartlett) "Kessy Swings Endless - (ID 349)" by Lobo Loco.  Used by permission.