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Sometimes Those Who Teach Can Also Do 3-3-05 6/23 just read through this
The Rob Thomas Interview, Part I - Not too long ago Rob Thomas was kickin' back teaching high-schoolers. Now he's bringing noir to high school on Veronica Mars. Want to know how it all happened? Join the Couch Baron and find out.

"'Veronica Mars' Just Rolls Off The Tongue" 3-9-05 6/23 read just the first few pages
The Rob Thomas Interview, Part II - ...and so did a lot of other stuff, specifically off Rob Thomas's tongue, as he continued his lovely chat with TWoP.

those are *during* the airing of season 1, between episodes 14 & 15 (of 22). so probably pretty safe to read without spoiling the mystery. ...be more careful with the following, btw episodes 9 & 10 of season 2:

"I Really Appreciate What You Guys Do" 1-11-06
The Jason Dohring Interview - Jason Dohring, "Logan Echolls," said that, and a lot more. Come on in and read all about it.

and this btw episodes 10& 11 of season 3:
"The Word 'Coma' Bugs The Hell Out Of Me" 1-18-07
The Second Rob Thomas Interview - Why does Rob Thomas feel that way? Find out inside.
CB: So, let's go back. You wrapped up Season 1 in pretty amazing style. You were getting great reviews, you were biting your nails, and you got renewed. I assume you had already started planning for Season 2 at that point, but once you actually got the news, what did you do?
RT: I thought I called you! [Both laugh.]

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ps (re 1st intrvw, top above):
Rob Thomas loves the Veronica Mars San Diego crew... - TWoP Forums: Mar 15, 2005 "Also, I'd like to thank Couch Baron for conducting such a detailed, well-researched interview. It was really a pleasure to do. I generally get asked the same five or six questions for standard newspaper and magazine stories. ('How did you know Kristen was the one?') It was fun to know that I was talking to people who have become such supporters of the show. Thanks, Rob"