Episodes

  • S9 E16: Denise Young, Stephanie Harrison, and KB Brookins

    S9 E16: Denise Young, Stephanie Harrison, and KB Brookins
    May 21 2024
    S9 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.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/671511/when-we-are-seen-by-denise-young/9780593868904/ New Happy by Stephanie Harrison https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714480/new-happy-by-stephanie-harrison/9780593828229/ Pretty by KB Brookins https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724994/pretty-by-kb-brookins/9780593906774/
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    21 mins
  • S9 E15: Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, Dr. Casey Means, and Lucy Jones

    S9 E15: Vanessa Angélica Villarreal, Dr. Casey Means, and Lucy Jones
    May 14 2024
    In 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-by-vanessa-angelica-villarreal/audio/ Good Energy by Casey Means, MD: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727184/good-energy-by-casey-means-md-with-calley-means/audio/ Matrescence by Lucy Jones: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/714054/matrescence-by-lucy-jones/audio/
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    22 mins
  • S9 E14: Paul Rabil, Dr. Christy Angelle Bauman, and Sahaj Kaur Kohli

    S9 E14: Paul Rabil, Dr. Christy Angelle Bauman, and Sahaj Kaur Kohli
    May 7 2024
    In 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 needed as a young person and the importance of delving into our own stories. Plus, what each of these authors is most excited for listeners to hear. The Way of the Champion by Paul Rabil https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/725004/the-way-of-the-champion-by-paul-rabil-foreword-by-bill-belichick/9780593829660/ Her Rites by Dr. Christy Angelle Bauman https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737880/her-rites-by-christy-angelle-bauman-phd/9780593861127/ But What Will People Say? by Sahaj Kaur Kohli https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/705868/but-what-will-people-say-by-sahaj-kaur-kohli-maed-lgpc/9780593789537/
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    16 mins
  • S9 E13: Sean Patrick Cooper, Dominic Gordon, and Suzanne Scanlon

    S9 E13: Sean Patrick Cooper, Dominic Gordon, and Suzanne Scanlon
    Apr 30 2024
    In 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/audio Committed by Suzanne Scanlon: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712686/committed-by-suzanne-scanlon/audio
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    17 mins
  • S9 E12: Chanel Miller, Amy Tan, and Nell Irvin Painter

    S9 E12: Chanel Miller, Amy Tan, and Nell Irvin Painter
    Apr 23 2024
    In 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.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717452/the-backyard-bird-chronicles-by-amy-tan/9780593824726/ I Just Keep Talking by Nell Irvin Painter https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708347/i-just-keep-talking-by-nell-irvin-painter/9780593821343/
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    16 mins
  • S9 E11: George Takei, Leila Mottley, and Clayton Page Aldern

    S9 E11: George Takei, Leila Mottley, and Clayton Page Aldern
    Apr 16 2024
    In 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 https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/708382/my-lost-freedom-by-george-takei-illustrated-by-michelle-lee/9780593865286/ woke up no light by Leila Mottley https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/672149/woke-up-no-light-by-leila-mottley/9780593869444/ The Weight of Nature by Clayton Page Aldern https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/717097/the-weight-of-nature-by-clayton-page-aldern/9780593827420/
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    15 mins
  • S9 E10: Anne Lamott, Ashley Hetherington, and Elizabeth Orr

    S9 E10: Anne Lamott, Ashley Hetherington, and Elizabeth Orr
    Apr 9 2024
    In 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 the In-Between by Ashely Hetherington https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/735372/the-joy-of-the-in-between-by-ashley-hetherington/9780593861196/ The Unfiltered Enneagram by Elizabeth Orr https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/722658/the-unfiltered-enneagram-by-elizabeth-orr/9780593869147/
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    14 mins
  • S9 E9: Jim Sciutto, Megan Kimble, and Dr. Alok Kanojia

    S9 E9: Jim Sciutto, Megan Kimble, and Dr. Alok Kanojia
    Apr 4 2024
    In 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-sciutto/audio City Limits by Megan Kimble: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/711708/city-limits-by-megan-kimble/audio How to Raise a Healthy Gamer by Alok Kanojia, MD, MPH: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/734863/how-to-raise-a-healthy-gamer-by-alok-kanojia-md-mph/audio
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    19 mins