Audiobook Café

By Accessible Media Inc.

Jacob Shymanski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts! Tune in for the latest audiobook releases, curated recommendations and literary news.... more

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Audiobook Café episodes:

February 07, 2026AI Companionship: In Conversation with Author Caia Hagel
Could AI redefine our notions of love and relationships?
In this episode of Audiobook Café, host Jacob Shymanski chats with digital anthropologist Caia Hagel about her upcoming memoir “Anon.”
The book exhibits her experience during a trial of a new AI app that became her friend and companion.
""Anon"" officially comes out on February 10 via Harper Collins and will be available in both audiobook and print formats!
This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
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February 06, 2026Black Boys Like Me: In Conversation with by Matthew R. Morris
“Black Boys Like Me” is a collection of personal essays by Matthew R. Morris that explore his upbringing as a biracial, Black-Canadian man in Scarborough, Ontario.
Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with the author to reflect on his journey with race, belonging and identity from childhood to adulthood.
This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Note: This episode contains an excerpt from “Black Boys Like Me: Confrontations with Race, Identity, and Belonging” by Matthew R. Morris, Copyright © 2024 Matthew R. Morris. Reprinted by permission of Penguin Canada, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. All rights reserved.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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35min
February 01, 2026Defining Quality Non-fiction
Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll from the “My Life in Books” podcast break down the differences between bad and quality non-fiction. They share the dos and don’ts when it comes to non-fiction writing.
Books mentioned in this episode include:
• “Everything Is Tuberculosis” by John Green
• “Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism” by Sarah Wynn-Williams
• “The Red Emperor: Xi Jinping and His New China” by Michael Sheridan
• “Jackie - Public, Private, Secret” by J. Randy Taraborrelli
• “The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder” by David Grann
• ""I Am the Son of the Yellow Earth"" ""autobiographical essay by Xi Jinping
• “The African Emperor: The Life of Septimius Severus” by Simon Elliott
This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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28min
January 31, 2026Cursed Daughters: In Conversation with Oyinkan Braithwaite
From the author of the smash hit thriller “My Sister, the Serial Killer” comes “Cursed Daughters,” a fictional drama about a young woman trying to shake off a family curse.
Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with author Oyinkan Braithwaite to learn about the making of her book, her inspiration and why she still hasn’t listened to the audiobook herself.
This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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28min
January 25, 2026Quality Prose in Fiction
Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll define quality prose in fiction novels. Together, they explore what it feels like to read well-written books.
This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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28min
January 24, 2026Good Guys: In Conversation with Sharon Bala
Sharon Bala’s new novel “Good Guys” challenges ideas of philanthropy and charity by telling the story of a fictional NGO that operates in Central America.
Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Sharon about the inspiration behind the book and the extensive research she did into developing its story.
This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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31min
January 18, 2026Detective Aunty: In Conversation with Uzma Jalaluddin
Author Uzma Jalaluddin’s mystery novel “Detective Aunty” was a Globe and Mail top 100 book of the year in 2025.
Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Uzma about the inspiration of the book’s main character and setting, as well as the choice behind her audiobook’s narrator.
This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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32min
January 17, 2026Finding the Puck: In Conversation with Craig Fitzpatrick
Blind ice hockey player Craig Fitzpatrick dropped his brand-new audiobook this week, “Finding the Puck: Leadership Lessons from My Journey Through Blind Hockey.”
Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Craig about his experience with vision loss, his discovery of the sport, and why he chose to release his audiobook before the print edition.
This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
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Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
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28min
January 11, 2026Book Recommendations: Jacob & Red’s Holiday Reads
What did you read over the holiday season?
Host Jacob Shymanski and Red Széll, from the “My Life in Books” podcast, reflect on some of the audiobooks on their must-read list that we were finally able to catch up on!
Books mentioned in this episode include:
• “The Last Murder at the End of the World” by Stuart Turton
• Audible’s full-cast audio editions of “Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone” and “Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets”
• “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman
• “Heated Rivalry” by Rachel Reid
• “Flesh” by David Szalay
The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

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28min
January 10, 2026Audiobrary & Human Narration: In Conversation with Julia Whelan
Highly acclaimed narrator and author Julia Whelan is bridging the gap in audiobook royalties for narrators.
She tells you all about Audiobrary, an independent and audio-first publishing platform that she designed to correct industry inequities.
She also explores the stark differences of human narration to AI and explains why it’s important to protect human narration in the audiobook sphere.
The episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.
Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.
Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe
We want your feedback!
Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!
Our email address is: [email protected]
About AMI
AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.
Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+
Learn more at AMI.ca
Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:
X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

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28min

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