In this episode, meet poet David Gate, author and public speaker Jennifer Pastiloff, and poet Whitney Hanson. Hear David Gate on why he’s excited for listeners to hear poems on audio, Jennifer Pastiloff on why now was the time to write Proof of Life, and Whitney Hanson on what made recording her audiobook a reflective experience. Plus, find out which author prepared for their day in the studio by binge watching Severance.

A Rebellion of Care by David Gate

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768719/a-rebellion-of-care-by-david-gate/9798217075997/

Proof of Life by Jennifer Pastiloff

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734285/proof-of-life-by-jennifer-pastiloff/9798217012015/

Climate by Whitney Hanson

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776365/climate-by-whitney-hanson/9798217071678/

In this episode, meet actress and comedian Jo Firestone, writer and speaker Talia Pollock, and historian Scott Ellsworth. Hear how Jo Firestone’s book was born from the “unstoppable urge to combine” two of her most-loved interests, Talia Pollock on appreciating the power of word choice and language in the recording booth, and Scott Ellsworth on the personal and cultural importance of libraries.

Murder on Sex Island by Jo Firestone: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/789705/murder-on-sex-island-by-jo-firestone/audio

The Problem with Being a Person by Talia Pollock: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/690816/the-problem-with-being-a-person-by-talia-pollock/audio/

Midnight on the Potomac by Scott Ellsworth: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743267/midnight-on-the-potomac-by-scott-ellsworth/audio

In this episode, meet Wall Street Journal reporter-turned-professional bodybuilder Anne Marie Chaker, linguist and “Etymology Nerd” creator Adam Aleksic, and host of the Money with Katie podcast Katie Gatti Tassin. Hear Anne Marie Chaker on the power of weightlifting and exploding the myth of the “skinny ideal,” Adam Aleksic on how recording his audiobook was a “vocal marathon,” and Katie Gatti Tassin on how she prepared for recording her audiobook, and what she’s most excited for listeners to hear.

Lift by Anne Marie Chaker

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/709922/lift-by-anne-marie-chaker/9798217077014/

Algospeak by Adam Aleksic

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776856/algospeak-by-adam-aleksic/9798217078066/

Rich Girl Nation by Katie Gatti Tassin

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/749103/rich-girl-nation-by-katie-gatti-tassin/9798217016174/

In this episode, meet author of the bestselling Magic Tree House children’s book series Mary Pope Osborne, and clinical social worker and founder of Fathers’ UpLift, Charles C. Daniels Jr. Hear Mary Pope Osborne on adding an element of surprise to the process of narration, and Charles C. Daniels Jr. on how he prepared for recording and what he’s most excited for listeners to hear.

Sea Otter Sunrise by Mary Pope Osborne: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729719/sea-otter-sunrise-by-mary-pope-osborne-illustrated-by-ag-ford/audio

Present by Charles C. Daniels Jr., Ph.D.: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767629/present-by-charles-c-daniels-jr-phd/audio/

In this episode, meet critic and editor-in-chief of Bookslut Jessa Crispin, ESPN boxing analyst Mark Kriegel, and culture writer and Every Single Album podcast host Nora Princiotti. Hear Jessa on what it was like to record the Basic Instinct chapter of her book, Mark Kriegel on covering the life and career of Mike Tyson for over 30 years, and Nora Princiotti on what she’s most excited for listeners of her audiobook to hear.

What Is Wrong with Men by Jessa Crispin

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717467/what-is-wrong-with-men-by-jessa-crispin/9798217076383/

Baddest Man by Mark Kriegel

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/552034/baddest-man-by-mark-kriegel/9798217072392/

Hit Girls by Nora Princiotti

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738884/hit-girls-by-nora-princiotti/9798217020379/

In this episode, meet journalist and Fast Politics podcast host Molly Jong-Fast, writer Anelise Chen, and writer and editor Jonathan Gluck. Hear Molly Jong-Fast on surviving a year in which everything went wrong, Anelise Chen on finding profound meaning in an auspicious typo, and Jonathan Gluck on the “unique universe” of those living with cancer.

How to Lose Your Mother by Molly Jong-Fast: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738849/how-to-lose-your-mother-by-molly-jong-fast/audio

Clam Down by Anelise Chen: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599888/clam-down-by-anelise-chen/audio

An Exercise in Uncertainty by Jonathan Gluck: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760582/an-exercise-in-uncertainty-by-jonathan-gluck/audio

In this episode, meet clinician, speaker, and trauma specialist Britt Frank, leadership coach and host of the Big Asian Energy podcast John Wang, and Professor of Psychology and Language Sciences Maryellen MacDonald. Hear what made the audiobook recording experience fun for John Wang, and what inspired Britt Frank and Maryellen MacDonald to write their books.

Align Your Mind by Britt Frank

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761142/align-your-mind-by-britt-frank-lscsw/9798217073054/

Big Asian Energy by John Wang

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742831/big-asian-energy-by-john-wang/9798217076819/

More Than Words by Maryellen MacDonald

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724046/more-than-words-by-maryellen-macdonald-phd/9798217077007/

In this episode, meet award-winning author Richard Russo, artist and activist Tourmaline, and anthropologist and former wildland firefighter Jordan Thomas. Hear Richard Russo on the performance aspect of narration, discover Tourmaline’s favorite recording moment, and hear what Jordan Thomas is most excited for listeners to learn about the people who fight wildfires.

Life and Art by Richard Russo: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748741/life-and-art-by-richard-russo/audio

Marsha by Tourmaline: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677583/marsha-by-tourmaline/audio

One Day in June by Tourmaline: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703746/one-day-in-june-by-tourmaline-illustrated-by-charlot-kristensen/audio

When It All Burns by Jordan Thomas: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722364/when-it-all-burns-by-jordan-thomas/audio

In this episode, meet award-winning journalists Amy Larocca, Karen Hao, and Amanda Hess. Each of these seasoned reporters have taken deep dives into major new developments in the worlds of culture and technology, and their audiobooks are nothing short of illuminating. Hear Amy Larocca on how the wellness trend has eclipsed fashion as the “it” commodity, Karen Hao on what’s missing from the public discussion of AI, and Amanda Hess on having a child in the digital age, and what was most “confrontational” about recording her audiobook.

How to Be Well by Amy Larocca

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/599403/how-to-be-well-by-amy-larocca/9798217013388/

Empire of AI by Karen Hao

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743569/empire-of-ai-by-karen-hao/9798217072453/

Second Life by Amanda Hess

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/721361/second-life-by-amanda-hess/9798217066155/

In this episode, meet self-described “bible nerd” Manny Arango, clinical psychologist Dr. Emily Anhalt, and retired four-star United States Army general General Stanley McChrystal. Hear Manny Arango on addressing modern anxieties through bible study, Dr. Emily Anhalt on what it means to do “emotional push-ups,” and General Stanley McChrystal on how recording his audiobook spurred new reflections on the writing process.

Crushing Chaos by Manny Arango

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/760932/crushing-chaos-by-manny-arango/9780593950357/

Flex Your Feelings by Dr. Emily Anhalt

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/743602/flex-your-feelings-by-dr-emily-anhalt/9798217019496/

On Character by General Stanley McChrystal

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/767689/on-character-by-general-stanley-mcchrystal/9798217080403/