This Is the Author
646 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsA podcast about authors reading their audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio.
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S8 E4: Trey Gowdy, Dan Martell, Ross Petras and Kathryn Petras
January 31, 2023 21:36 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MBIn 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 MBIn 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 MBIn 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...
S8 E1: Elissa Epel, Dacher Keltner, and Tracy Kidder
January 10, 2023 20:41 - 18 minutes - 25.9 MBIn this episode, meet health psychologist Dr. Elissa Epel, professor of psychology Dacher Keltner, and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Tracy Kidder. Listen in to learn about the science behind awe, how we can embrace stress, and the real-life story about a small group of people changing lives. The Stress Prescription by Elissa Epel, PhD https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/671990/the-stress-prescription/ Awe by Dacher Keltner https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622175/awe/ ...
S7 E50: Jenni Quilter, Liam Kali, and Dr. Kellyann Petrucci
December 13, 2022 18:22 - 16 minutes - 22.5 MBIn this episode, meet writer and teacher at New York University Jenni Quilter, licensed midwife Liam Kali, and naturopathic physician Dr. Kellyann Petrucci. Press play to hear how these authors were inspired to write books that fill gaps in the parenting, fertility, and nutrition spaces. Hatching by Jenni Quilter: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/546432/hatching/ Queer Conception by Liam Kali: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/726992/queer-conception/ Dr. Kellyann's B...
S7 E49: Meg Howrey and Jordan Raynor
November 15, 2022 21:32 - 10 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this episode, meet novelist Meg Howrey and Christian living entrepreneur Jordan Raynor. Listen in as they describe their new books, and what it was like for them to record in the audiobook studio. Enjoy! They're Going to Love You by Meg Howrey: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/708077/theyre-going-to-love-you/ The Word Before Work by Jordan Raynor: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/635857/the-word-before-work/
S7 E48: Shavone Charles, and Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore
November 08, 2022 20:44 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBIn this episode, meet musician and technology executive Shavone Charles, author of Black Internet Effect, and Audrey Elledge and Elizabeth Moore, co-authors of Liturgies for Hope, who both serve at Church of the City of New York. Listen in to hear who they hope to reach with their books, and the impact that they’d like their work to have. Black Internet Effect https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/692745/black-internet-effect/ Liturgies for Hope https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.co...
S7 E47: Ted Conover, Aric A. Prather, and Kristen Helmstetter
November 01, 2022 17:08 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this episode, meet writer and journalist Ted Conover, professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Aric Prather, and writer and podcaster Kristen Helmstetter. Listen in as these authors describe what inspired them to write their books, and what it was like for them to record in the audiobook studio. Cheap Land Colorado by Ted Conover https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/573452/cheap-land-colorado/ The Sleep Prescription by Dr. Aric Prather https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.c...
S7 E46: Joan Strassmann, Trixie Mattel & Katya, and Will Guidara
October 25, 2022 14:46 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, meet slow birder and teacher of animal behavior Joan Strassmann, beloved drag superstars Trixie Mattel and Katya, and restaurateur Will Guidara. Press play to learn about the ways each of these author-narrators were uniquely qualified to write their audiobooks. Slow Birding by Joan Strassmann https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667563/slow-birding/ Working Girls by Trixie Mattel and Katya https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/688240/working-girls/ Unreasona...
S7 E45: Alison Mariella Désir, Dani Shapiro, and John Crist
October 18, 2022 13:49 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode, meet Harlem Run and Run 4 All Women founder Alison Mariella Désir, writer and Family Secrets podcast host Dani Shapiro, and stand-up comedian John Crist. Listen in as each of these authors describe what it was like to record their audiobooks, and what they learned from their time in the studio. Running While Black by Alison Mariella Désir: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675749/running-while-black/ Signal Fires by Dani Shapiro: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaud...
S7 E44: yung pueblo, Dr. Jennifer Freed, and Nadine Jane
October 11, 2022 14:24 - 12 minutes - 11.9 MBS7 E44: In this episode, meet poet and philosopher yung pueblo, renowned psychological astrologer Dr. Jennifer Freed, and astrologer Nadine Jane. Tune in to hear how these authors hope listeners will connect with their audiobooks, and who they’d love to hear read their work. Lighter by yung pueblo https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/667686/lighter/ A Map to Your Soul by Dr. Jennifer Freed https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/702484/a-map-to-your-soul/ Magic Days by Nadine ...
S7 E43: Sean Carroll and Maggie Haberman
October 04, 2022 16:25 - 8 minutes - 11 MBS7 E43: In this episode, meet physicist Sean Carroll and journalist Maggie Haberman. Listen in to hear about their impactful new books, and what it was like for them to narrate their work in the audiobook studio. The Biggest Ideas in the Universe by Sean Carroll: www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/6955…universe/ Confidence Man by Maggie Haberman: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/668293/confidence-man/
S7 E42: Hua Hsu and Tea Hacic-Vlahovic
September 27, 2022 14:10 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBS7 E42: In this episode, meet staff writer at The New Yorker and a professor of Literature Hua Hsu, and writer and artist Tea Hacic-Vlahovic. Learn about reasons each author was inspired to write their book, and the people and places their works pay homage to. Enjoy! Stay True by Hua Hsu: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/688054/stay-true/ A Cigarette Lit Backwards by Tea Hacic-Vlahovic: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/722324/a-cigarette-lit-backwards/
S7 E41: Carole Boston Weatherford and Dahlia Lithwick
September 20, 2022 19:51 - 9 minutes - 12.5 MBS7 E41: In this episode, meet award-winning author and critic Carole Boston Weatherford and Slate’s senior legal correspondent and host of the Amicus podcast Dahlia Lithwick. Press play to hear what inspired these authors to write and narrate their audiobooks. Enjoy! Standing in the Need of Prayer by Carole Boston Weatherford: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/653322/standing-in-the-need-of-prayer/ Lady Justice Dahlia Lithwick: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/598207...
S7 E40: Sandra Cisneros, Hayley Arceneaux, and Javier Zamora
September 13, 2022 14:13 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, meet award-winning poet, novelist, and artist Sandra Cisneros, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital physician assistant Hayley Arceneaux, and poet Javier Zamora. Listen to learn what inspired each of these authors to finally share the stories that had been within them. Enjoy! Woman Without Shame by Sandra Cisneros: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/707448/woman-without-shame/ Mujer sin vergüenza by Sandra Cisneros: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/7...
S7 E39: Dr. Marisa G. Franco, Marilyn Singer, and Carla A. Harris
September 06, 2022 16:50 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBIn this episode, meet University of Maryland professor Dr. Marisa G. Franco, award-winning children’s author Marilyn Singer, and Vice Chairman and Senior Client Advisor at Morgan Stanley Carla A. Harris. Tune in to hear the vastly different reasons they were inspired to write their books, and the role that human connection plays within each of them. Enjoy! Platonic by Marisa G. Franco, PhD: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/676695/platonic/ Awe-some Days by Marilyn Singer: https...
S7 E37: Marty Raney and Hilary Kinavey
August 30, 2022 19:16 - 10 minutes - 13.9 MBIn this episode, meet host of Homestead Rescue and Raney Ranch Marty Raney and therapist Hilary Kinavey. Press play to hear why these authors decided to take the leap and write their books, and what they hope people learn about sustainable living and body liberation. Enjoy! Homestead Survival by Marty Raney: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/689875/homestead-survival/?ref=PRHD9DF6A1939 Reclaiming Body Trust by Hilary Kinavey and Dana Sturtevant: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaud...
S7 E36: Jesse Leon and Mimi Zhu
August 23, 2022 19:28 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBIn this episode, meet social-impact consultant Jesse Leon and writer and artist Mimi Zhu. Listen to hear the deeply personal reasons they wrote their books, how recording their audiobooks allowed them to express themselves fully, and the numerous ways they hope their work will inspire and help others. Enjoy! I'm Not Broken written and read by Jesse Leon: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/690943/im-not-broken/ Be Not Afraid of Love written and read by Mimi Zhu: https://www.penguin...
S7 E35: Alexis Jones and Pamela Nisevich Bede
August 16, 2022 20:08 - 10 minutes - 14.4 MBIn this episode, meet activist and writer Alexis Jones and sports dietitian and athlete Pamela Nisevich Bede. Tune in to hear what inspired these authors to write their books, and what part of their audiobook narration makes them the proudest. Enjoy! I Am That Girl by Alexis Jones: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/720306/i-am-that-girl/ Fuel the Fire by Pamela Nisevich Bede: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675784/fuel-the-fire/
S7 E34: Mohsin Hamid, Beverly Lowry, and Alora Young
August 09, 2022 20:07 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode, meet novelist Mohsin Hamid, fiction and non-fiction writer Beverly Lowry, and poet, actor, and student Alora Young. Hear all about the ways the spoken word elevated the language and experience of their works. Enjoy! The Last White Man by Mohsin Hamid: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/703278/the-last-white-man/ Deer Creek Drive by Beverly Lowry: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/611480/deer-creek-drive/ Walking Gentry Home by Alora Young: https://www...
S7 E33: Simran Jeet Singh, Maya Payne Smart, and Satya Doyle Byock
July 26, 2022 13:20 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBS7E33: In this episode, meet executive director for the Aspen Institute’s Religion & Society Program Simran Jeet Singh, parent educator and literacy advocate Maya Payne Smart, and writer and psychotherapist Satya Doyle Byock. Press play to hear the authors describe the journeys they each took that led them to writing their audiobooks. Enjoy! The Light We Give by Simran Jeet Singh: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/623324/the-light-we-give/ Reading for Our Lives by Maya Payne Smar...
S7 E32: Nada Alic and Erika L. Sanchez
July 19, 2022 12:35 - 7 minutes - 10.3 MBS7E32: In this episode meet Los Angeles based writer Nada Alic and poet, novelist, and essayist Erika L. Sanchez. Tune in to hear why Alic began writing her book of short stories, what Sanchez wants to accomplish with her book of essays, and to meet the funny, complex women (both fictional and real) that make up the heart of both works. Bad Thoughts by Nada Alic: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/691492/bad-thoughts/ Crying in the Bathroom by Erika L. Sánchez: https://www.pengu...
S7 E31: Vera Ahiyya, Jay Wellons, and David McRaney
July 12, 2022 14:40 - 21 minutes - 29.2 MBS7E31: In this episode, meet kindergarten teacher Vera Ahiyya, Professor at Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Vanderbilt University Medical Center Jay Wellons, and journalist David McRaney. Listen in to hear the inspiring stories that led to the creation of their audiobooks. Enjoy! KINDergarten by Vera Ahiyya: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/700463/kindergarten/ All That Moves Us by Jay Wellons: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/673884/all-t...
S7 E30: Reverend Raphael G. Warnock, Ed Yong, and Ellyn Gaydos
June 27, 2022 23:03 - 13 minutes - 18.3 MBS7E30: In this episode, meet Georgia Senator Reverend Raphael G. Warnock, Pulitzer Prize–winning science writer Ed Yong, and award-winning writer Ellyn Gaydos. Tune in to hear about each author’s work that led to the creation of their audiobooks: from Warnock’s incredible journey to becoming an elected official whose race flipped the senate, to Gaydos’s memoir that began as diary entries while working as a farmhand, to Yong’s exploration of the wide world of animal senses. Enjoy! A Way Out o...
S7 E29: Nabil Ayers, Kathleen Buhle, and Jake Keiser
June 21, 2022 17:30 - 13 minutes - 18 MBS7E29: In this episode meet writer and President of Beggars Group U.S. Nabil Ayers, CEO of The House at 1229 Kathleen Buhle, and former city dweller turned nonprofit farm owner Jake Keiser. Press play to hear what the authors are most proud to share in their audiobooks about their extraordinary lives. Enjoy! My Life in the Sunshine by Nabil Ayers: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/651853/my-life-in-the-sunshine/ If We Break by Kathleen Buhle: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio...
S7 E28: Joseph Osmundson, Terrence Real, and Trisha Prabhu
June 14, 2022 14:09 - 15 minutes - 21.3 MBS7E28: In this episode, meet professor of microbiology Joseph Osmundson, family therapist Terrence Real, and social entrepreneur and inventor of ReThink™ Trisha Prabhu. Listen in to hear what inspired these authors to write their audiobooks, and their takes on the different ways we, as people, connect with each other. Enjoy! Virology by Joseph Osmundson: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/712270/virology/ Us by Terrence Real: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/670272/us...
S7 E27: Deanna Singh, Kathryn Finney, and Julien and Kiersten Saunders
June 07, 2022 20:17 - 21 minutes - 29.7 MBS7E27: In this episode, meet Founder and Chief Change Agent of Flying Elephant Deanna Singh, Founder and CEO of Genius Guild Kathryn Finney, and co-creators of Rich & Regular Julien and Kiersten Saunders. Tune in to hear the ways that these authors hope their audiobooks inspire listeners: from the creation of inclusive workplaces to achieving business dreams amidst personal and societal challenges. Enjoy! Actions Speak Louder by Deanna Singh: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/6729...
S7 E26: Olugbemisola Rhuda-Perkovich, Elif Batuman, andTad Friend
May 24, 2022 19:36 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MBS7 E26: In this episode, meet children’s fiction and non-fiction author Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich, author of Pulitzer Prize finalist The Idiot Elif Batuman, and The New Yorker staff writer Tad Friend. Press play to hear the personal reasons they were inspired to write their audiobooks, and what they hope listeners will take away. Enjoy! Mae Makes a Way by Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/580458/mae-makes-a-way/ Either/Or by Elif Batuman: https:...
S7 E25: Scott Hershovitz, Andy Dunn, and Clint Emerson
May 17, 2022 14:10 - 11 minutes - 15.5 MBS7E25: In this episode, meet professor of law and philosophy Scott Hershovitz, co-founder and former CEO of Bonobos Andy Dunn, and former Navy SEAL and founder of Escape the Wolf Clint Emerson. Tune in to hear what each of these authors is most excited for listeners to hear in their audiobooks. Enjoy! Nasty, Brutish, and Short by Scott Hershovitz: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/639701/nasty-brutish-and-short/ Burn Rate by Andy Dunn: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book...
S7 E24: AJ Jacobs, Emily Bingham, and Jazmyn Simon
May 10, 2022 18:52 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBS7E24: In this episode, meet journalist, lecturer, and puzzle-lover AJ Jacobs, writer Emily Bingham, and actress Jazmyn Simon. Press play to hear more about the specific moments that inspired these authors to write their books. Plus, learn about special features in the audiobook editions (audio-specific puzzles, anyone?). Enjoy! The Puzzler by A.J. Jacobs: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/622520/the-puzzler/ My Old Kentucky Home by Emily Bingham: https://www.penguinrandomhousea...
S7 E23: Julia Haart, Liz Fosslien, and Daniel Coyle
May 03, 2022 18:23 - 13 minutes - 18.4 MBS7E23: In this episode, meet CEO, co-owner, and chief creative officer of Elite World Group Julia Haart, Head of Communications and Content at Humu Liz Fosslien, and author and advisor Daniel Coyle. Tune in to hear how each of these author’s personal experiences shaped and inspired their audiobooks. Enjoy! Brazen by Julia Haart: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/670348/brazen/ Big Feelings by Liz Fosslien and Mollie West Duffy: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/672976...
S7 E22: Lilly Singh, Terry Crews, and Charles Booker.
April 26, 2022 11:38 - 13 minutes - 19 MBS7 E22: In this episode, meet actress and creator Lilly Singh, actor Terry Crews, and former Kentucky State Representative Charles Booker. Listen in to hear about each of these authors incredible life stories, the hard personal work that served as inspiration for their audiobooks, and what they took away from their experiences reading their own words in the recording booth. Be a Triangle by Lilly Singh: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/675422/be-a-triangle/ Tough by Terry Crews:...
S7 E21: Neelou Malekpour, Dylan Tomine, and Erin S. Lane
April 19, 2022 18:50 - 12 minutes - 11.5 MBS7 E21: In this episode, meet SMUDGED founder Neelou Malekpour, Patagonia ambassador and conservation advocate Dylan Tomine, and writer and theologian Erin S. Lane. Listen in to hear what inspired these authors to write their audiobooks, and what they’re most excited for audiobook listeners to hear. The Art of Sacred Smoke by Neelou Malekpour: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/664510/the-art-of-sacred-smoke/ Headwaters by Dylan Tomine: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/boo...
S7 E20: Andre Henry, Christine Emba, and Susie Wise
April 19, 2022 18:45 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBS7 E20: In this episode, meet award-winning musician, writer, and activist Andre Henry, Washington Post columnist Christine Emba, and designer and teacher Susie Wise. Listen in to learn about how these authors are working within their specific disciplines—racial justice, sexual ethics, and community-centered design--to create a better, more equitable world. All the White Friends I Couldn't Keep by Andre Henry: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/673889/all-the-white-friends-i-couldn...
S7 E19: Dana Brown, Cathy O'Neil, and Dr. Thomas Fisher
April 12, 2022 19:00 - 13 minutes - 12.1 MBS7 E19: In this episode, meet former deputy editor of Vanity Fair Dana Brown, mathematician and data scientist Cathy O’Neil, and emergency medicine physician Dr. Thomas Fisher. Press play to hear about the personal moments that made narrating their own audiobooks so special. Dilettante by Dana Brown: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/625042/dilettante/ The Shame Machine by Cathy O'Neil: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/606203/the-shame-machine/ The Emergency by Dr. ...
S7 E18: Alice Boyes, Cynthia Thurlow, and Jordan Lee Dooley
April 12, 2022 13:28 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBS7 E18: In this episode, meet former clinical psychologist-turned-writer Alice Boyes, nurse practitioner and founder of the Everyday Wellness Project Cynthia Thurlow, and founder of the Own It Academy and SoulScripts and host of the podcast She, Jordan Lee Dooley. Listen in to hear about each author’s desire to help others in a number of ways, and how that inspired their audiobooks. Stress-Free Productivity by Alice Boyes, Ph.D: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/645534/stress-fre...
S7 E17: Matt Damon and Gary White
April 05, 2022 20:24 - 6 minutes - 8.49 MBS7 E17: In this special episode of This Is the Author, meet actor Matt Damon and water expert and engineer Gary White, who are the founders of nonprofits Water.org and WaterEquity. Listen in as these two unlikely allies discuss writing The Worth of Water, telling the stories of those effected by the global water crisis, and offering solutions to solve the crisis within our lifetime. The Worth of Water by Matt Damon and Gary White: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/635415/the-worth...
S7 E16: Joshua David Stein, Tamar Haspel, and Neil Hoyne
March 29, 2022 14:00 - 13 minutes - 18 MBS7 E16: In this episode, meet journalist Joshua David Stein, Washington Post columnist Tamar Haspel, and data analyst Neil Hoyne. Hear Joshua David Stein celebrate solitude in the animal kingdom, Tamar Haspel on the adventures in growing your own food, and Neil Hoyne on using data to win your costumers’ hearts. Solitary Animals by Joshua David Stein: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/673054/solitary-animals/ To Boldly Grow by Tamar Haspel: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.c...
S7 E15: Amy Bloom, Daniel Genis, and Cole Arthur Riley
March 22, 2022 14:48 - 14 minutes - 19.6 MBS7 E15: In this episode, meet writer Amy Bloom, journalist Daniel Genis, and Black Liturgies creator Cole Arthur Riley. Step into the recording booth and hear Amy Bloom discuss what inspired her to share her husband’s story, Daniel Genis on using literature to find meaning in 10 years spent incarcerated, and Cole Arthur Riley on the power of storytelling as a family tradition. In Love by Amy Bloom: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/677454/in-love/ Sentence by Daniel Genis: https:...
S7 E14: Jeremy W. Peters, Meghan O'Rourke, and Kate Robinson
March 17, 2022 13:40 - 11 minutes - 10.6 MBS7 E14: In this episode, meet New York Times journalist Jeremy W. Peters, writer and editor Meghan O'Rourke, and education consultant Kate Robinson. Listen in to hear Jeremy Peters on unearthing the early seeds of Trumpism, Meghan O'Rourke on living with an invisible chronic illness, and Kate Robinson on completing the book started with her late father, Sir Ken Robinson. Insurgency by Jeremy W. Peters: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/586398/insurgency/ The Invisible Kingdom by ...
S7 E12: Jennie Allen, Lara Hodgson, and Todd Kashdan
March 08, 2022 15:24 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBS7 E12: In this episode, meet IF: Gathering founder Jennie Allen, President and CEO of NOW Corp Lara Hodgson, and psychologist Todd Kashdan. Hear Jennie Allen on the lost art of making friends, Lara Hodgson on helping small and underrepresented businesses thrive, and Todd Kashdan on how to find your voice and rebel against an unhealthy status quo. Find Your People by Jennie Allen: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/646314/find-your-people/ Level Up by Stacey Abrams, Lara Hodgson a...
S7 E13: Harvey Fierstein, Stephanie Foo, and Danny Pellegrino
March 08, 2022 15:15 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBS7 E13: In this episode, meet actor Harvey Fierstein, radio producer and journalist Stephanie Foo, and host of the Everything Iconic podcast Danny Pellegrino. Hear the famously gravel-voiced Harvey Fierstein share what it was truly like to record his memoir, Stephanie Foo on writing the book she wanted to read, and Danny Pellegrino on bringing stories to life in the recording studio. I Was Better Last Night by Harvey Fierstein: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/678118/i-was-better...
S7 E10: Tiffanie Drayton, Paul Tran, and Karen Cheung
March 01, 2022 15:18 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBS7 E10: In this episode, meet journalist Tiffanie Drayton, poet Paul Tran, and journalist Karen Cheung. These authors have written books in which they explore the intersection of personal experience and the broader culture---whether rethinking the American Dream, answering trauma with resilience, or delving into the meaning of memory in a shifting geopolitical landscape. Listen in to learn more; plus, find out what it was like for these authors to record their audiobooks. Black American Refu...
S7 E11: Kumiko Love, Matt Paxton, and Dr. Mimi Winsberg
March 01, 2022 15:15 - 11 minutes - 16 MBS7 E11: In this episode, meet The Budget Mom founder Kumiko Love, downsizing expert Matt Paxton, and psychiatrist Dr. Mimi Winsberg. From improving personal financial health, to learning how to declutter, to decoding cryptic text messages, these authors are experts in helping others. Listen in to hear what motivated them to write their books, and what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. My Money My Way by Kumiko Love: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/676459/my-money...
S7 E9: Teresa Strasser, Julie Bogart, and Linda D. Dahl, MD
February 22, 2022 18:29 - 14 minutes - 12.9 MBS7 E9: In this episode, meet Emmy-winning television writer, television host, and journalist Teresa Strasser, creator of the Brave Writer program Julie Bogart, and breastfeeding specialist Doctor Linda Dahl. Listen in to hear Teresa Strasser on writing a down-to-earth memoir about first-time pregnancy, Julie Bogart on helping children process information in the digital age, and Dr. Linda Dahl on bringing empowering, medically-sound breastfeeding advice to a wider audience. Plus, hear what it ...
S7 E8: Whitney Goodman, Y-Vonne Hutchinson, and Zoe Chance
February 22, 2022 18:24 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBS7 E8: In this episode, meet psychotherapist Whitney Goodman, CEO and founder of ReadySet Y-Vonne Hutchinson, and Yale professor Zoe Chance. Listen in to hear Whitney Goodman on how to show up with your authentic self in a world obsessed with being happy, Y-Vonne Hutchinson on writing a compelling and personalized business book for dismantling workplace racism without fear, and Zoe Chance on the tools that change-minded people need in order to successfully become influencers (hint: influence ...
S7 E7: Jen Mann, Rachel Lindsay, and Aimée Lutkin
February 15, 2022 17:06 - 12 minutes - 17.2 MBS7 E7: In this episode, meet bestselling author and blogger Jen Mann, attorney, podcaster, and former Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay, and writer, director, and performer Aimée Lutkin. Listen in to hear what motivated Jen Mann to write her darkly funny examination of “the female midlife crisis,” Rachel Lindsay on her off-camera life and the importance of political engagement and protest, and Aimée Lutkin on our culture’s deep bias against the uncoupled, and why people can be single forever--...
S7 E6: Candice Marie Benbow, Shaka Senghor, and Mallory Ervin
February 15, 2022 16:57 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBS7 E6: In this episode, meet theologian and educator Candice Marie Benbow, bestselling author and lecturer Shaka Senghor, and blogger and influencer Mallory Ervin. Listen in to hear Candice Marie Benbow on Black womanhood from a millennial perspective of faith, Shaka Senghor on the power of leaving a literary legacy for his sons, and Mallory Ervin on choosing the life you want after hard times. Plus, hear what it was like for these authors to record their audiobooks. Red Lip Theology by Cand...
S7 E5: Radhika Sanghani, Dr. Mark Epstein, and Agapi Stassinopoulos
February 08, 2022 15:48 - 11 minutes - 15.2 MBS7 E5: In this episode, meet journalist and novelist Radhika Sanghani, psychiatrist Dr. Mark Epstein, and bestselling author and speaker Agapi Stassinopoulos. Whether their audiobooks are fiction or nonfiction, each of these authors was inspired by events in their lives. Step into the studio with them to hear what it was like using their own experiences to create—and narrate—their audiobooks. 30 Things I Love About Myself by Radhika Sanghani: https://www.penguinrandomhouseaudio.com/book/6703...
S7 E4: Nancy Redd, Matthew Swanson, and Adam Rubin
February 08, 2022 15:39 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBS7 E4: In this episode, meet Webby Award-winning on-air host and bestselling author Nancy Redd, co-creator of the Cookie Chronicle series Matthew Swanson, and bestselling picture book author Adam Rubin. Whether it’s giving kids a way to see themselves reflected in the world around them or encouraging kids to be silly and laugh, these authors find joy in creating stories specifically for young readers. Listen in as each author talks about their audiobook recording experience. Bedtime Bonnet b...