Playing the Angles

Playing the Angles

February 10, 2026 · 25 min · Episode 290

About this episode

The episode explores the connections between St. John the Apostle and the character Bernie Bernbaum from Miller's Crossing through the theme of angling.

What does St. John the Apostle have in common with Bernie Bernbaum, the sniveling grifter from Miller's Crossing? Angling! Visit Lexicon Valley. A Booksmart Studios production. Episode 290: "Playing the Angles." With Bob Garfield and Mike Vuolo. Edited and produced by Mike Vuolo. Produced by Livia Bloom Ingram. All rights reserved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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