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This Is the Author

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A podcast about authors reading their audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio.

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S9 E8: Najla Said, Cameron Russell, and Jason De León

March 22, 2024 22:15 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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 MB

In 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...

S8 E16: Sheetal Sheth, Ava Chin, and Claire Dederer

April 25, 2023 18:07 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MB

In this episode, meet actress Sheetal Sheth, award-winning writer Ava Chin, and book critic, essayist, and reporter Claire Dederer. Tune in to hear the very personal reasons these authors wrote their audiobooks, and the ways they are working towards more well-rounded representation through their work. ALWAYS ANJALI by Sheetal Sheth https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/721351/always-anjali/ MOTT STREET by Ava Chin https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/563929/mott-street/ MONS...

S8 E15: Monica Potts, Kountry Wayne, and Elisabeth Sharp McKetta

April 18, 2023 13:49 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB

In this episode, meet reporter Monica Potts, comedian Kountry Wayne,, and writer Elisabeth Sharp McKetta. Go behind the mic with each of these authors to see what inspired them to write their books, what it was like to narrate their own work, and who described the recording process as “twisted” (in the best of ways). THE FORGOTTEN GIRLS by Monica Potts https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/558475/the-forgotten-girls/ HELP IS ON THE WAY by Kountry Wayne https://www.penguinrandomhousea...

S8 E14: Joshua Ryan Butler and Brianna Holt

April 11, 2023 13:26 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MB

In this episode, meet pastor Joshua Ryan Butler and screenwriter and reporter Brianna Holt. Listen in to hear what inspired these authors to write their audiobooks, and who they hope will most benefit from their work. Enjoy! Beautiful Union by Joshua Ryan Butler: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/712257/beautiful-union/ In Our Shoes by Brianna Holt: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/690513/in-our-shoes/

S8 E13: Timothy Egan and Anthony Chin-Quee

April 04, 2023 14:39 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MB

In this episode, meet journalist and bestselling author Timothy Egan, author of A Fever in the Heartland, and physician and writer Dr. Anthony Chin-Quee, author of I Can’t Save You. Learn what inspired Timothy Egan to dive into one of the darkest chapters of American history, and how Anthony Chin-Quee rediscovered the life-sustaining power of telling stories. Plus, hear what it was like for them to record their audiobooks, and who described the experience of narrating as “liquid.” A Fever in...

S8 E12: Dan Ahdoot and Mary Karr

March 28, 2023 19:06 - 9 minutes - 9.12 MB

In this episode meet comic, actor, and restaurateur Dan Ahdoot and award-winning poet and essayist Mary Karr. Tune in to learn about the distinctly individual reasons these authors were inspired to write their audiobooks. Undercooked by Dan Ahdoot https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/692780/undercooked/ The Liars' Club by Mary Karr https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/324560/the-liars-club/

S8 E11: Chrissy King, Dr. Pooja Lakshmin, and Katie Davis Majors

March 21, 2023 19:12 - 12 minutes - 16.5 MB

In this episode, meet speaker and educator Chrissy King, psychiatrist Pooja Lakshmin, MD, and missionary Katie Davis Majors. Press play to hear about the ways each of these authors have been able to grow and find confidence, and the hopes that they have for their audiobook listeners. Enjoy! The Body Liberation Project by Chrissy King: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/704696/the-body-liberation-project/ Real Self-Care by Pooja Lakshmin, MD: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com...

S8 E10: Meg Zucker, Liz Hoffman, and Ian Buruma

March 13, 2023 17:20 - 13 minutes - 12 MB

In this episode, meet the founder and president of the non-profit Don’t Hide It, Flaunt It, Meg Zucker, Semafor’s business and finance editor Liz Hoffman, and writer Ian Buruma. Listen in to hear each author’s unique take on human stories through the lenses of parenting, the economy, and history. Born Extraordinary by Meg Zucker https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/679123/born-extraordinary/ Crash Landing by Liz Hoffman https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/669739/crash-landi...

S8 E9: Monica C. Parker, Daniel Nayeri, and Brenda Shaughnessy

March 07, 2023 18:13 - 13 minutes - 19.1 MB

In this episode, meet Hatch consultancy founder Monica C. Parker, author of The Power of Wonder, Printz Medal winner Daniel Nayeri, author of The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams, and award-winning poet Brenda Shaughnessy, author of Tanya. Tune in to hear about the curiosities that inspired their work, from unlikely mentors, to imagining what it was like to be a merchant on The Silk Road, to why maintaining a sense of wonder leads to more resiliency. Enjoy! The Power of Won...

S8 E8: Vienna Pharaon and Nedra Glover Tawwab

February 28, 2023 17:54 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MB

In this episode, meet marriage and family therapist Vienna Pharaon and therapist and bestselling author Nedra Glover Tawwab. Listen in as these authors describe what led them to write their books, and what it was like to record their audiobooks. The Origins of You by Vienna Pharaon https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/709274/the-origins-of-you/ Drama Free by Nedra Glover Tawwab https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/706826/drama-free/

S8 E7: Bozoma Saint John, Camonghne Felix, and Will Schwalbe

February 21, 2023 21:02 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

In this episode, meet marketing executive and entrepreneur Bozoma Saint John, poet and writer Camonghne Felix, and writer and editor Will Schwalbe. Listen in to hear these authors reflect on their recent memoirs, and on what it was like to recount the intricacies of love, loss, and friendship while recording their audiobooks. Enjoy! The Urgent Life by Bozoma Saint John https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/688798/the-urgent-life/ Dyscalculia by Camonghne Felix https://www.penguinrand...

S8 E6: Samara Bay, Barbara Rae-Venter, Joanna Schwartz

February 14, 2023 19:14 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

In this episode, meet business and public speaking coach Samara Bay, investigative genetic genealogist and biochemist Barbara Rae-Venter, and UCLA law professor Joanna Schwartz. Press play to hear how these authors’ specific areas of expertise informed and inspired their audiobooks. Permission to Speak by Samara Bay https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667566/permission-to-speak/ I Know Who You Are by Barbara Rae-Venter https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/679097/i-know-who-...

S8 E5: Scarlett Cochran, Khadeen Ellis & Devale Ellis, and Carolyne Faulkner

February 07, 2023 18:44 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this episode, meet attorney and financial expert Scarlett Cochran, podcast co-hosts Khadeen Ellis and Devale Ellis, and astrologer Carolyne Faulkner. Tune in to hear what each of these authors hope listeners will learn about money, relationships, and astrology from their audiobooks. Enjoy! It's Not About the Money by Scarlett Cochran https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/692667/its-not-about-the-money/ We Over Me by Khadeen Ellis & Devale Ellis https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio....

S8 E4: Trey Gowdy, Dan Martell, Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras

January 31, 2023 21:36 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, meet former state and federal prosecutor Trey Gowdy, author of Start, Stay, or Leave, entrepreneur and angel investor Dan Martell, author of Buy Back Your Time, and sibling author team Ross and Kathryn Petras, co-authors of You’re Saying it Wrong. Tune in to hear what each of these authors hopes listeners will learn from their books. Start, Stay, or Leave by Trey Gowdy https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/702465/start-stay-or-leave/ Buy Back Your Time by Dan Martell...

S8 E3: Katherine Morgan Schafler, Dr. Rick Hanson, and Mike Donehey

January 24, 2023 20:44 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MB

In this episode, meet psychotherapist Katherine Morgan Schafler, author of The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control, psychologist Rick Hanson, author of Making Great Relationships, and singer, songwriter, and author Mike Donehey, author of Grace in the Gray. Hear what inspired these authors to write their books, and what it was like to record their audiobooks. The Perfectionist’s Guide to Losing Control by Katherine Morgan Schafler https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/665336/the-...

S8 E2: Torrey Maldonado, Pico Iyer, and Faitth Brooks

January 17, 2023 18:12 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

In this episode, meet teacher and author Torrey Maldonado, writer Pico Iyer, and activist, social worker, and writer Faitth Brooks. Press play to hear the personal reasons these authors were inspired to write their books. Hands by Torrey Maldonado https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653875/hands/ The Half Known Life by Pico Iyer https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/678582/the-half-known-life/ Remember Me Now by Faitth Brooks https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/688...

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