Episodes

  • S9 E29: Melissa Petro, Valarie Kaur, and Joanna Ebenstein

    S9 E29: Melissa Petro, Valarie Kaur, and Joanna Ebenstein
    Sep 10 2024
    In this episode, meet journalist Melissa Petro, activist and founder of the Revolutionary Love Project Valarie Kaur, and founder and creative director of Morbid Anatomy Joanna Ebenstein. Tune in to hear about the specific moments in time that inspired these authors to write their books, what it was like to record their audiobooks, and so much more. Shame on You by Melissa Petro: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736321/shame-on-you-by-melissa-petro/audio Sage Warrior by Valarie Kaur: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690793/sage-warrior-by-valarie-kaur/audio Memento Mori by Joanna Ebenstein: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/736595/memento-mori-by-joanna-ebenstein/audio
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    22 mins
  • S9 E28: Leslie M. Martino, Lisa Victoria Fields, and Dr. Sarita T. Lyons

    S9 E28: Leslie M. Martino, Lisa Victoria Fields, and Dr. Sarita T. Lyons
    Aug 20 2024
    In this episode, meet educator Leslie M. Martino, founder of the Jude 3 Project Lisa Victoria Fields, and psychotherapist and bible teacher Dr. Sarita T. Lyons. Hear from Leslie M. Martino on the joyful intersection between parenting and teaching, Lisa Victoria Fields on the struggle to reconcile faith with experience, and Dr. Sarita T. Lyons on writing the book she wanted to read. Plus, hear what these authors found most memorable about recording their audiobooks. Enjoy! The Joy of Slow by Leslie M. Martino: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/731228/the-joy-of-slow-by-leslie-m-martino-foreword-by-ainsley-arment/audio When Faith Disappoints by Lisa Victoria Fields: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742489/when-faith-disappoints-by-lisa-victoria-fields/audio Church Girl by Dr. Sarita T. Lyons: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742488/church-girl-by-sarita-t-lyons/audio/
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    17 mins
  • S9 E27: Desiree Akhavan, Sara Imari Walker, and Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes

    S9 E27: Desiree Akhavan, Sara Imari Walker, and Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes
    Aug 13 2024
    In this episode, meet filmmaker and actor Desiree Akhavan, astrobiologist and theoretical physicist Sara Imari Walker, and co-hosts of the Obitchuary podcast Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes. Go behind the mic to hear what inspired these authors, what surprised them most about recording their audiobooks, and what they are most excited for listeners to hear. You're Embarrassing Yourself by Desiree Akhavan https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/539659/youre-embarrassing-yourself-by-desiree-akhavan/9780593908341/ Life As No One Knows It by Sara Imari Walker https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/646981/life-as-no-one-knows-it-by-sara-imari-walker/9780593867815/ Obitchuary by Spencer Henry and Madison Reyes https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/740922/obitchuary-by-spencer-henry-and-madison-reyes/9780593870198/
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    13 mins
  • S9 E26: Vincent Toro, Thomas Fuller, and Barbara Bradley Hagerty

    S9 E26: Vincent Toro, Thomas Fuller, and Barbara Bradley Hagerty
    Aug 7 2024
    In this episode, meet poet and playwright Vincent Toro, New York Times correspondent Thomas Fuller, and journalist Barbara Bradley Hagerty. Hear how reading his audiobook helped Vincent Toro experiment with poetry performance, learn what special food Thomas Fuller ate before his recording sessions, and hear Barbara Bradley Hagerty describe the visceral experience of reliving her book as she read it. Hivestruck by Vincent Toro: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722306/hivestruck-by-vincent-toro/audio The Boys of Riverside by Thomas Fuller: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724060/the-boys-of-riverside-by-thomas-fuller/audio Bringing Ben Home by Barbara Bradley Hagerty: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677738/bringing-ben-home-by-barbara-bradley-hagerty/audio
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    18 mins
  • S9 E25: Oneka McClellan, Jean-Martin Bauer, and Georgia Cloepfil

    S9 E25: Oneka McClellan, Jean-Martin Bauer, and Georgia Cloepfil
    Jul 29 2024
    In this episode, meet pastor Oneka McClellan, Haiti Country Director for the UN World Food Programme Jean-Martin Bauer, and writer and former professional soccer player Georgia Cloepfil. Hear what inspired each of these authors to write their books, and what surprised them about reading their audiobooks. Plus, navigating tongue-twisters, emotions, and other vulnerable moments in the studio. Born Royal by Oneka McClellan https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726796/born-royal-by-oneka-mcclellan/9780593791400/ The New Breadline by Jean-Martin Bauer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697093/the-new-breadline-by-jean-martin-bauer/9780593906835/ The Striker and The Clock by Georgia Cloepfil
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    16 mins
  • S9 E24: Zara Chowdhary, Tara M. Stringfellow, and Jasmin Graham

    S9 E24: Zara Chowdhary, Tara M. Stringfellow, and Jasmin Graham
    Jul 23 2024
    In this episode, meet writer and lecturer Zara Chowdhary, former attorney and bestselling author Tara M. Stringfellow, and marine biologist Jasmin Graham. Listen in as these authors share insights into their works, and what made recording their audiobooks feel enriching, cathartic, and even magical. The Lucky Ones by Zara Chowdhary: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/733872/the-lucky-ones-by-zara-chowdhary/audio Magic Enuff by Tara M. Stringfellow: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712933/magic-enuff-by-tara-m-stringfellow/audio Sharks Don't Sink by Jasmin Graham: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726129/sharks-dont-sink-by-jasmin-graham/audio
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    27 mins
  • S9 E23: Kevin Barry, Olivia Gatwood, and Ruth Ozeki

    S9 E23: Kevin Barry, Olivia Gatwood, and Ruth Ozeki
    Jul 16 2024
    In this episode, meet novelist Kevin Barry, novelist and poet Olivia Gatwood, and novelist and filmmaker Ruth Ozeki. Listen in as these authors share what felt most revealing, most humbling, and most like time travel in the process of recording their audiobooks. Plus, what they can’t wait for listeners to hear. The Heart in Winter by Kevin Barry: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743397/the-heart-in-winter-by-kevin-barry/audio Whoever You Are, Honey by Olivia Gatwood: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/653524/whoever-you-are-honey-by-olivia-gatwood/audio My Year of Meats by Ruth Ozeki: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/330739/my-year-of-meats-by-ruth-ozeki/audio All Over Creation by Ruth Ozeki: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/288092/all-over-creation-by-ruth-ozeki/audio
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    21 mins
  • S9 E22: John Long, Nathaniel Eliason, and Jessica Chen

    S9 E22: John Long, Nathaniel Eliason, and Jessica Chen
    Jul 8 2024
    In this episode, meet paleontologist John Long, writer and entrepreneur Nathaniel Eliason, and CEO of Soulcast Media Jessica Chen. Tune in to hear what these authors hope to teach listeners about sharks, cryptocurrency, and workplace communication. The Secret History of Sharks by John Long https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714624/the-secret-history-of-sharks-by-john-long/9780593909454/ Crypto Confidential by Nathaniel Eliason https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/730882/crypto-confidential-by-nathaniel-eliason/9780593867877/ Smart, Not Loud by Jessica Chen https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743951/smart-not-loud-by-jessica-chen/9780593867532/
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    15 mins