The Chalice | Leah Mandel | Substack

An Interview With Spencer Radcliffe, Songwriter and Realist

One of indie rock’s secret best singer-songwriters reflects on returning to his home state and the way art fits into a busy life.

Dec 19, 2025 • Colin Joyce

Ode to an Old Coat

On thrifting and Depop and losing and finding those extra special garments.

Dec 12, 2025 • Leah Mandel

The Best Film of the Year is a Whole Lot of Waiting

Alexandra Simpson's 'No Sleep Till' is a slow-moving portrait of a coastal Florida town preparing for a hurricane. It's the most Florida film I've ever…

Dec 7, 2025 • Colin Joyce

Older Stuff We Got Into This Year

All the rabbit trails we followed in 2025. Books, music, movies. The good stuff.

Nov 29, 2025 • Colin Joyce and Leah Mandel

What We Loved This Year

Faves of 2025 by Colin & Leah

Nov 20, 2025 • Leah Mandel and Colin Joyce

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