This Is the Author
658 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsA podcast about authors reading their audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio.
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S9 E23: Kevin Barry, Olivia Gatwood, and Ruth Ozeki
July 16, 2024 17:46 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBIn 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.pen...
S9 E22: John Long, Nathaniel Eliason, and Jessica Chen
July 08, 2024 15:21 - 14 minutes - 13.4 MBIn 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-con...
S9 E21: Alizah Holstein, Jessica Goudeau, and Nellie Bowles
June 25, 2024 14:55 - 16 minutes - 15.5 MBIn this episode, meet independent editor and writer Alizah Holstein, writer and activist Jessica Goudeau, and journalist Nellie Bowles. Listen in to hear what big life moments inspired these authors to write their audiobooks, and how they would describe their time in the recording studio. My Roman History by Alizah Holstein: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697279/my-roman-history-by-alizah-holstein/audio We Were Illegal by Jessica Goudeau: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/...
S9 E20: Brea Baker, Ciera Rogers, and Samhita Mukhopadhyay
June 18, 2024 20:38 - 13 minutes - 12.5 MBIn this episode, meet writer Brea Baker, founder and CEO of Babes Ciera Rogers, and writer and former Executive Editor of Teen Vogue Samhita Mukhopadhyay. Tune in to hear the beautiful story behind Brea Baker’s book Rooted, what Ciera Rogers is most excited for listeners to hear, and why Samhita Mukhopadhyay calls the experience of recording her audiobook “meditative.” Rooted by Brea Baker https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712584/rooted-by-brea-baker/9780593908228/ The Outsider Advan...
S9 E19: Priyanka Mattoo, Griffin Dunne, and Jess H. Gutierrez
June 11, 2024 15:19 - 17 minutes - 24 MBIn this episode, meet writer, producer, and podcaster Priyanka Mattoo, actor, film producer, and film director Griffin Dunne, and speaker and former journalist Jess H. Gutierrez. Hear these authors share what it was like to fully inhabit their memoirs in the audio booth, and the recording moments that surprised and delighted them most. Plus, more behind-the-scenes details on what only audiobook listeners will hear. Bird Milk & Mosquito Bones by Priyanka Mattoo: https://www.penguinrandomhouse...
S9 E18: Prentis Hemphill, Glynnis MacNicol, and Julie McFadden
June 04, 2024 18:16 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBIn this episode, meet therapist and founder of The Embodiment Institute Prentis Hemphill, writer and podcast producer Glynnis MacNicol, and hospice nurse Julie McFadden. Hear these authors on how they prepared to record their audiobooks, what it was like to get vulnerable behind the mic, and their favorite recording moments. What it Takes to Heal by Prentiss Hemphill https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726173/what-it-takes-to-heal-by-prentis-hemphill/9780593908402/ I'm Mostly Here to E...
S9 E17: Jon Meacham, Salman Khan, and Kyla Scanlon
May 28, 2024 20:22 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode, meet Pulitzer Prize–winning biographer Jon Meacham, founder and CEO of Khan Academy Salman Khan, and economic commentator Kyla Scanlon. Hear Jon Meacham on writing the life of President George H.W. Bush, Salman Khan on how artificial intelligence can have a positive impact on education, and Kyla Scanlon on helping lay people understand what’s going on in the contemporary economy. Plus, what it was like for these authors to record their audiobooks. Enjoy! The Call to Serve by...
S9 E16: Denise Young, Stephanie Harrison, and KB Brookins
May 21, 2024 16:09 - 20 minutes - 19 MBS9 E16: In this episode, meet former Apple executive and one of Fortune’s “Most Powerful Women” Denise Young, founder of The New Happy company Stephanie Harrison, and writer and cultural worker KB Brookins. Press play to hear about the unique way Denise Young prepared to record, the two big problems that inspired Stephanie Harrison to write her book, and what KB Brookins is most excited for listeners to hear, as a reader and as a writer. When We Are Seen by Denise Young https://www.penguinra...
S9 E15: Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, Dr. Casey Means, and Lucy Jones
May 14, 2024 17:05 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, meet Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, physician and Levels Health co-founder Casey Means, and culture, science, and nature writer Lucy Jones. Tune in to hear the one word Vanessa Angélica Villarreal would use to describe her recording experience, what Casey Means is most excited for her listeners to hear, and what inspired Lucy Jones to write her book about motherhood. Magical/Realism by Vanessa Angélica Villarreal: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704670/magicalrealism-...
S9 E14: Paul Rabil, Dr. Christy Angelle Bauman, and Sahaj Kaur Kohli
May 07, 2024 15:19 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode, meet World Champion lacrosse player and Premier Lacrosse League co-founder Paul Rabil, psychotherapist Dr. Christy Angelle Bauman, and psychotherapist and founder of Brown Girl Therapy, Sahaj Kaur Kohli. Hear Paul Rabil on the ups and downs of pursuing elite performance (and how one of his personal life lessons came into play in the recording booth), Dr. Christy Angelle Bauman on sharing insights from an 18-year therapy career, and Sahaj Kaur Kohli on writing the book she nee...
S9 E13: Sean Patrick Cooper, Dominic Gordon, and Suzanne Scanlon
April 30, 2024 17:44 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, meet journalist Sean Patrick Cooper, writer Dominic Gordon, and writer Suzanne Scanlon. Hear what inspired these authors to write their books, and what most surprised them about recording their audiobooks. Enjoy! The Shooter at Midnight by Sean Patrick Cooper: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/625173/the-shooter-at-midnight-by-sean-patrick-cooper/audio Excitable Boy by Dominic Gordon: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768153/excitable-boy-by-dominic-gordon/aud...
S9 E12: Chanel Miller, Amy Tan, and Nell Irvin Painter
April 23, 2024 14:00 - 16 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this episode, meet bestselling author Chanel Miller, bestselling author Amy Tan, and historian Nell Irvin Painter. Tune in to hear how each of these writers turned their everyday experiences into extraordinary audiobooks, and what they’re most excited for listeners to hear. Magnolia Wu Unfolds it All by Chanel Miller https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735878/magnolia-wu-unfolds-it-all-by-chanel-miller/9780593867372/ The Backyard Bird Chronicles by Amy Tan https://www.penguinrandomh...
S9 E11: George Takei, Leila Mottley, and Clayton Page Aldern
April 16, 2024 15:47 - 14 minutes - 13.7 MBIn this episode, meet actor George Takei, bestselling writer Leila Mottley, and neuroscientist-turned-environmental journalist Clayton Page Aldern. Listen in as these authors share powerful histories and coming-of-age stories, from George Takei's childhood experience in a US internment camp during World War II, to Leila Mottley's poems of becoming, to Clayton Page Aldern's exploration of the surprising intersection between physical health and climate change. My Lost Freedom by George Takei h...
S9 E10: Anne Lamott, Ashley Hetherington, and Elizabeth Orr
April 09, 2024 16:30 - 14 minutes - 13.1 MBIn this episode, meet novelist and non-fiction writer Anne Lamott, podcaster and founder of The Honey Scoop Ashley Hetherington, and chaplain and creator of the popular “Rude Ass Enneagram” Instagram account Elizabeth Orr. You’ll hear thoughts on love, thoughts on faith, and thoughts on adding humor to self-compassion. Plus, what it really takes to get through hard times. Somehow by Anne Lamott https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734582/somehow-by-anne-lamott/9780593828892/ The Joy of ...
S9 E9: Jim Sciutto, Megan Kimble, and Dr. Alok Kanojia
April 04, 2024 14:34 - 19 minutes - 26.1 MBIn this episode, meet CNN anchor and Chief National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto, journalist Megan Kimble, and psychiatrist Dr. Alok Kanojia. Hear what inspired these authors to write their books, how they prepared to record their audiobooks, and what most surprised them about the recording process. Plus, find out who loves to listen to spy novels on audio. Enjoy! The Return of Great Powers by Jim Sciutto: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734287/the-return-of-great-powers-by-jim-sciu...
S9 E8: Najla Said, Cameron Russell, and Jason De León
March 22, 2024 22:15 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBIn this episode, meet actress, playwright, and activist Najla Said, supermodel and co-founder of Model Mafia Cameron Russell, and Executive Director of the Undocumented Migration Project Jason De León. Tune in to hear these authors talk about their new work, and what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. Looking for Palestine by Najla Said https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/308356/looking-for-palestine-by-najla-said/9780593947791/ How to Make Herself Agreeable to Everyone b...
S9 E7: Walela Nehanda, Olivia A. Cole, and Stephanie Kuehnert
March 19, 2024 10:43 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBIn this episode, meet Walela Nehanda, Olivia A. Cole, and Stephanie Kuehnert. Press play to hear what it was like for these authors to record the audiobooks of their new works for young adults, and discover who went to a Hozier performance in preparation for recording. Enjoy! Bless the Blood by Walela Nehanda: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703192/bless-the-blood-by-walela-nehanda/audio Ariel Crashes a Train by Olivia A. Cole: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/715920/ariel-...
S9 E6: Geraldine DeRuiter, Lyn Slater, and Elaine Lin Hering
March 11, 2024 20:14 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, meet speaker and blogger Geraldine DeRuiter, writer and style influencer Lyn Slater, and communication specialist Elaine Lin Hering. Tune in to hear what inspired these authors to write their new books, and what it was like for them in the audiobook recording studio. Plus, learn why there should be a universal appreciation for tea and honey. If You Can't Take the Heat by Geraldine DeRuiter https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720922/if-you-cant-take-the-heat-by-geraldine...
S9 E5: Rose McLarney, Morgan Parker, and Shalene Gupta
March 05, 2024 18:10 - 13 minutes - 18.5 MBIn this episode, meet poet Rose McLarney, poet and novelist Morgan Parker, and journalist Shalene Gupta. Hear what it was like for these authors to record their audiobooks, and what surprised them most about the process. Enjoy! Colorfast by Rose McLarney: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/715727/colorfast-by-rose-mclarney/audio/ You Get What You Pay For by Morgan Parker: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/576870/you-get-what-you-pay-for-by-morgan-parker/audio/ The Cycle by Sha...
S9 E4: Manjula Martin, Moshe Kasher, and Noah Kagan
January 30, 2024 15:36 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, meet writer and editor Manjula Martin, stand-up comedian, writer, and actor Moshe Kasher, and entrepreneur and CEO of AppSumo Noah Kagan. Tune in to hear which passages were their favorites to record, and which author’s book inspired them to take up DJing. The Last Fire Season by Manjula Martin https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711111/the-last-fire-season-by-manjula-martin/9780593786154/ Subculture Vulture by Moshe Kasher https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/6689...
S9 E3: Molly Roden Winter, Uché Blackstock, MD, and Brandi Sellerz-Jackson
January 23, 2024 19:36 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn this episode, meet writer Molly Roden Winter, physician and healthcare thought leader Dr. Uché Blackstock, and storyteller and birth and postpartum doula Brandi Sellerz-Jackson. Listen to hear how Roden and Sellerz-Jackson wrote the books they needed years ago, and which chapter Dr. Blackstock is most excited for listeners to hear. More by Molly Roden Winter https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717078/more-a-memoir-of-open-marriage-by-molly-roden-winter/9780593786116/ Legacy by Uché ...
S9 E2: Cole Arthur Riley, Sharon Brous, and Dr. Mariel Buqué
January 16, 2024 20:45 - 16 minutes - 22.1 MBIn this episode, meet writer and poet Cole Arthur Riley, senior rabbi of IKAR Sharon Brous, and psychologist and professor Dr. Mariel Buqué. Press play to hear how these authors describe their recording processes, and how they felt hearing their words aloud. Black Liturgies by Cole Arthur Riley: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721989/black-liturgies-by-cole-arthur-riley/audio The Amen Effect by Sharon Brous: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720048/the-amen-effect-by-sharon...
S9 E1: Madeline Pendleton, Judson Brewer, and Jessica McCabe
January 09, 2024 16:34 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode meet CEO and founder of Tunnel Vision Madeline Pendleton, addiction psychiatrist and neuroscientist Judson Brewer, and creator, writer, and star of the YouTube channel How to ADHD Jessica McCabe. Tune in to hear the wide variety of friends, actors, and authors they would cast if they hadn’t narrated their books themselves, and more. I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722726/i-survived-capit...
S8 E42: Amanda Kuda, Grace Hawthorne, and Patrick Bet-David
November 28, 2023 16:42 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBIn this episode, meet life coach Amanda Kuda, entrepreneur and Stanford d. school professor Grace Hawthorne, and founder and CEO of the Valuetainment YouTube Channel, Patrick Bet-David. Listen in to hear what inspired these authors to write their books, what it was like to record their audiobooks, and what they are most excited for listeners to hear. Unbottled Potential by Amanda Kuda https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/704927/unbottled-potential-by-amanda-kuda/9780593786581/ Make Poss...
S8 E41: Joe Nocera, Tracy K. Smith, and Lesley-Ann Noel
November 14, 2023 14:23 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, meet journalist Joe Nocera, poet and educator Tracy K. Smith, and Assistant Professor of Design Studies Lesley-Ann Noel. Tune in to hear about each of these authors’ experiences in the recording booth, and what they hope listeners will learn from their audiobooks. The Big Fail by Joe Nocera and Bethany McLean: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/670529/the-big-fail-by-joe-nocera-and-bethany-mclean/audio To Free the Captives by Tracy K. Smith: https://www.penguinrandomh...
S8E40: Steven L. Reed and Thurston Moore
October 31, 2023 16:31 - 10 minutes - 9.99 MBIn this episode, meet the current mayor of Montgomery, Alabama, Steven L. Reed and Sonic Youth founder Thurston Moore. Tune in to hear their stories of resilience, hardship, and triumph, and how it inspired their books. First, Best by Steven L. Reed https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/696851/first-best-by-steven-l-reed-with-fagan-harris/9780593674918 Sonic Life by Thurston Moore https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/706260/sonic-life-by-thurston-moore/9780593748947
S8 E39: Amy Butler, Julie Skolnick, and Faith Eury Cho
October 26, 2023 00:57 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this episode, meet Pastor Amy Butler, founder of With Understanding Comes Calm Julie F. Skolnick, and Honor Summit CEO and founder Faith Eury Cho. Listen in to hear what inspired these authors to write their books, and what it was like recording their audiobooks in the studio. Beautiful and Terrible Things by Amy Butler: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/546293/beautiful-and-terrible-things-by-amy-butler/audio/ Gifted and Distractible by Julie F. Skolnick: https://www.penguinrando...
S8 E38: Cat Bohannon, Jacqueline Woodson, and Vanessa Kroll Bennett
October 17, 2023 17:25 - 17 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, meet researcher Cat Bohannon, children’s writer Jacqueline Woodson, and puberty expert and writer Vanessa Kroll Bennett. Press play to hear how these authors radically celebrate the human experience, from the processes of the human body to the relationships we share with each other. Eve by Cat Bohannon https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/227568/eve-by-cat-bohannon/audio Remember Us by Jacqueline Woodson https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/535797/remember-us-by-jac...
S8 E37: Kashmir Hill, jarrett hill and Tre'vell Anderson, and Foster Hirsch
October 11, 2023 19:30 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, meet New York Times tech reporter Kashmir Hill, podcast hosts jarrett hill and Tre’vell Anderson, and film professor Foster Hirsch. Tune in to hear how these authors weave together history and popular culture, from AI facial recognition to the history of Black vernacular to the most iconic movies from the nineteen-fifties. Your Face Belongs to Us by Kashmir Hill: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/691288/your-face-belongs-to-us-by-kashmir-hill/audio Historically Black...
S8 E36: Devorah Heitner, Aparna Nancherla, and Rory Stewart
October 03, 2023 16:49 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode, meet speaker Devorah Heitner, comedian Aparna Nancherla, and former politician Rory Stewart. Hear Devorah Heitner’s insights on teens' visibility in a digital world, Aparna Nancherla on impostor syndrome, and Rory Stewart’s remarkable journey through British politics. Plus, learn what it was like for these authors to revisit their work in the recording studio. Growing Up in Public by Devorah Heitner: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690819/growing-up-in-public-by-dev...
S8 E35: Alyssa Ages, Jen Lumanlan, and Daniel M. Jones
September 26, 2023 19:46 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode, meet journalist Alyssa Ages, Your Parenting Mojo podcast host Jen Lumanlan, and video creator Daniel M. Jones. Tune in to hear each of these authors discuss what inspired them to write their audiobooks, and what they learned in the process of writing and recording. Secrets of Giants by Alyssa Ages: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/707130/secrets-of-giants/ Parenting Beyond Power by Jen Lumanlan, MS, MEd: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/729724/parent...
S8 E34: Cody Rigsby, Sara Kuburic, and Madison Prewett Troutt
September 19, 2023 13:28 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MBIn this episode, meet beloved Peloton instructor Cody Rigsby, existential psychotherapist Sara Kuburic, and speaker Madison Prewett Troutt. Press play to hear about how these authors dug deep to write their books, and how it feels to share their audiobooks with the world. XOXO, Cody by Cody Rigsby https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/726560/xoxo-cody/audio It's On Me by Sara Kuburic https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/700579/its-on-me/audio The Love Everybody Wants by Mad...
S8 Bonus Episode: September Library Love Edition
September 12, 2023 20:01 - 7 minutes - 10 MBIn this special edition of our podcast This Is the Author, we’re celebrating Library Card Sign-up Month by asking authors to share their favorite thing about their local library. Listen to Ruta Sepetys, Aurora James, Russell Moore, Hakeen Oluseyi, Esmerelda Santiago, Najwa Zebian, Warren Zanes, Susan Casey, Timothy Egan, Christian Cooper, and Torrey Maldonado share why libraries are so special to them. Ruta Sepetys: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/702455/you-the-story/ Aurora J...
S8 E33: Gabriel Dozal, Esau McCaulley, and J. Michael Martinez
September 12, 2023 18:51 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBIn this episode, meet poet Gabriel Dozal, author of The Border Simulator, professor and theologian Esau McCaulley, author of How Far to the Promised Land, and writer J. Michael Martinez, author of Tarta Americana. Listen in to hear how they each channeled their struggles and difficulties into works of full-pictured honesty and hope. The Border Simulator by Gabriel Dozal: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/711710/the-border-simulator/audio How Far to the Promised Land by Esau McCau...
S8 E32: In Conversation: Joe Posnanski and Ellen Adair
September 05, 2023 15:33 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBIn this special In Conversation episode of This Is the Author, Joe Posnanski, author of Why We Love Baseball, chats with his co-narrator (and friend) Ellen Adair. Listen in as they talk about how baseball brought the two of them together, their experiences recording Joe’s book, and the communal aspect of America’s favorite pastime. WHY WE LOVE BASEBALL by Joe Posnanski https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/715577/why-we-love-baseball/
S8 E31: Nick McDonell, Minaa B., and Chloe Elise
August 29, 2023 16:25 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode meet journalist, producer, and researcher Nick McDonell, social worker and founder of Minaa B. Consulting, Minaa B., and Deeper Than Money CEO Chloe Elise. Learn how the tense summer of 2020 inspired Nick McDonell and Minaa B. to write their books and how Chloe Elise prepared to record her audiobook by attending the Eras Tour. QUIET STREET by Nick McDonell https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/704830/quiet-street/ OWNING OUR STRUGGLES by Minaa B. https://www.penguinra...
S8 E30: Sarah L. Sanderson and Russell Moore
August 23, 2023 13:15 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBIn this episode, meet speaker and teacher Sarah L. Sanderson and editor-in-chief of Christianity Today, Russell Moore. Press play to hear Sarah Sanderson compare recording to being in a confessional booth, and discover why Russell Moore purposely did not prepare to record his audiobook. The Place We Make by Sarah L. Sanderson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/709751/the-place-we-make/ Losing Our Religion by Russell Moore: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/709965/losin...
S8 E29: Esmeralda Santiago, Farah Karim-Cooper, and Julie Schumacher
August 15, 2023 15:46 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MBIn this episode meet award-winning writer Esmeralda Santiago Professor of Shakespeare Studies at King’s College London Farah Karim-Cooper, and the first woman to win the Thurber Prize, Julie Schumacher. Tune in to hear how Farah Karim-Cooper became empowered through recording her audiobook, how Julie Schumacher intentionally included the point of views of undergraduates in her novel, and how the fear of losing history inspired Esmeralda Santiago. Las Madres by Esmeralda Santiago https://www....
S8 E28: Hakeem Oluseyi, Susan Casey, and Michelle Icard
August 08, 2023 13:26 - 16 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, meet NASA astrophysicist Hakeem Oluseyi, journalist Susan Casey, and speaker and educator Michelle Icard. Discover why Susan Casey considers her library her personal nirvana, which events Michelle Icard loves most at her local library, and how Hakeem Oluseyi wrote his book to be a guide for others going through hard times. A Quantum Life (Adapted for Young Adults) by Hakeem Oluseyi: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/690545/a-quantum-life-adapted-for-young-adults/ ...
S8 E27: Liz Tran, Andrew Leland, and Bethany C. Meyers
July 26, 2023 13:32 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBIn this episode, meet meditation teacher, Reiki Master, and Reset founder Liz Tran; writer, editor, podcast host Andrew Leland; and founder and CEO of the be.come project, Bethany C. Meyers. Hear Liz Tran on the intersection of business and spirituality; Andrew Leland on researching what blindness—and sightedness—means to people around the world; and Bethany Meyers on how helping people was the driving force behind their book. Plus, hear each author’s reflections on unexpected and “exhilarati...
S8 E26: Sydney Campos, Aomawa Shields, Ph.D, and Anupam B. Jena, M.D.
July 18, 2023 19:13 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBIn this episode, meet bestselling author and host of the Visionary Souls podcast Sydney Campos, astronomer and astrobiologist Aomawa Shields, PhD, and physician Anupam B. Jena, MD. Tune in to hear about the power of writing for your younger self, the magic of vocal cord lubricating tea, and what it feels like to become deeply immersed in the audiobook recording process. I'm Ascending, Now What? by Sydney Campos: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/734052/im-ascending-now-what/ Life...
S8 E25: Christian Cooper, Hadley Vlahos, and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford
June 27, 2023 18:55 - 16 minutes - 22 MBIn this episode, meet science writer and editor Christian Cooper, hospice registered nurse Hadley Vlahos, and psychologist and Therapy for Black Girls founder Dr. Joy Harden Bradford. Hear Christian Cooper talk about “nerdiness to go with birdiness,” Hadley Vlahos on revisiting emotional scenes from her book in the studio, and Dr. Joy Harden Bradford on “holding space” for listeners while recording. Better Living Through Birding by Christian Cooper https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/boo...
S8 E24: Amber Trueblood, Helen Ellis, and Teresa Strasser
June 20, 2023 19:41 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this episode, meet podcaster, family therapist, and parenting expert Amber Trueblood, bestselling author Helen Ellis, and Emmy-winning writer and television host Teresa Strasser. Press play to hear how these authors prepared to read their audiobooks, and what (or who) they’d love to have with them in the recording booth. The Unflustered Mom by Amber Trueblood https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/735356/the-unflustered-mom/ Kiss Me in the Coral Lounge by Helen Ellis https://www.pe...
S8 E23: Stephanie McNeal, Martinus Evans, and Jennifer Ackerman
June 13, 2023 16:30 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBIn this episode, meet reporter and editor Stephanie McNeal, Slow AF Run Club founder Martinus Evans, and science writer Jennifer Ackerman. Dive into influencer culture, hear about the joy of recording “cautionary tales,” and learn what it’s like to perform owl hoots in the studio. These authors certainly weren’t shy about what it was like to record their audiobooks! Swipe Up for More! by Stephanie McNeal https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675748/swipe-up-for-more/ Slow AF Run Club...
S8 E22: Najwa Zebian, George Anderson, and Mike Glover
June 06, 2023 15:42 - 15 minutes - 14.5 MBIn this episode, meet activist, speaker, and educator Najwa Zebian, spiritual medium George Anderson, and CEO of FieldCraft Survival Mike Glover. Tune in to hear these authors discuss the healing, spiritual, and profound experiences that led to the creation of their audiobooks, and how they hope to personally connect with their listeners. Conversations on Letting Go by Najwa Zebian https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/727163/conversations-on-letting-go/ Ask George Anderson by George...
S8 E21: Samantha Irby, Guinevere Turner, and Marcie Alvis Walker
May 30, 2023 18:21 - 12 minutes - 11.7 MBIn this episode, meet writer and comedian Samantha Irby, actor, director, and screenwriter Guinevere Turner, and blogger Marcie Alvis Walker. Tune in to hear what it was like for these authors to narrate books about their own lives, and who would cast Christine Baranski as a narrator. Quietly Hostile by Samantha Irby https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/690138/quietly-hostile/ When the World Didn't End by Guinevere Turner https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/651933/when-the-...
S8 E20: Jesse Cole, Elise Hu, and Ruta Sepetys
May 23, 2023 17:16 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBIn this episode meet owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team Jesse Cole, correspondent and NPR host at-large Elise Hu, and bestselling author Ruta Sepetys. Press play to learn which two of these authors describe their recording experience as “thrilling”, and whose studio must-haves are out of the ordinary. Banana Ball by Jesse Cole https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/723072/banana-ball/ Flawless by Elise Hu https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667034/flawless/ You: The...
S8E19: Connie Wang, Luma Mufleh, and Aurora James
May 16, 2023 17:12 - 13 minutes - 12.3 MBIn this episode, meet journalist and editor Connie Wang, founder and director of Fugees Family Luma Mufleh, and creative director and fashion designer Aurora James. Hear Connie Wang on how a comment from her mom inspired her memoir, Luma Mufleh on coming-of-age, and Aurora James on the assumptions we make about what it takes to affect change (and how to move beyond them!). Plus, learn what it was like for these authors to revisit their work in the recording studio. Oh My Mother! by Connie Wa...
S8 E18: Warren Zanes, Jonathan B. Losos, and Jancee Dunn
May 09, 2023 16:32 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, meet author, musician, and professor Warren Zanes, evolutionary biologist Jonathan B. Losos, and bestselling author and journalist Jancee Dunn. What do Bruce Springsteen, cats, and peri-menopause have in common? Tune in to find out. Deliver Me from Nowhere by Warren Zanes https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/647205/deliver-me-from-nowhere/ The Cat's Meow by Jonathan B. Losos https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/610619/the-cats-meow/ Hot and Bothered by Janc...
S8 E17: Alexandra Auder, John Blake, and Emma Lovewell
May 02, 2023 18:05 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, meet writer and actress Alexandra Auder, CNN journalist John Blake, and Live Learn Lovewell founder Emma Lovewell. Hear these authors talk about the process of narrating their memoirs: from the fascinating life experiences that inspired their work, to conveying those experiences in the recording studio. Don't Call Me Home by Alexandra Auder: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/679125/dont-call-me-home/ More Than I Imagined by John Blake: https://www.penguinrandomho...