Episodes

  • S11 E12: Alicia Jo Rabins, Nir Eyal, and Jay Stringer

    S11 E12: Alicia Jo Rabins, Nir Eyal, and Jay Stringer
    Mar 24 2026
    In this episode, meet writer and musician Alicia Jo Rabins, writer and lecturer Nir Eyal, and mental health counselor Jay Stringer. Tune in to hear how spiritual memoirs inspired Alicia Jo Rabins’s writing, how Nir Eyal applied the practices outlined in his book to narrating his audiobook, and how Jay Stringer drew inspiration from his ancestors to write his book on human desire. When We're Born We Forget Everything by Alicia Jo Rabins https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774429/when-were-born-we-forget-everything-by-alicia-jo-rabins/9798217174249/ Beyond Belief by Nir Eyal https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761993/beyond-belief-by-nir-eyal-with-julie-li/9780593852033/ Desire by Jay Stringer https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/742247/desire-by-jay-stringer/9798217064991/
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    18 mins
  • S11 E11: Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jordy Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Berg

    S11 E11: Andrew Keenan-Bolger, Jordy Rosenberg, and Elizabeth Berg
    Mar 17 2026
    In this episode, meet actor Andrew Keenan-Bolger, writer and professor Jordy Rosenberg, and novelist Elizabeth Berg. Hear about the queer history that inspired Andrew Keenan Bolger’s book, the real-life people that informed Jordy Rosenberg’s fictional characters, and the estate sale that began Elizabeth’s Berg’s inquiry into the meaning of life. Limelight by Andrew Keenan-Bolger: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768589/limelight-by-andrew-keenan-bolger/audio Night Night Fawn by Jordy Rosenberg: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/689017/night-night-fawn-by-jordy-rosenberg/audio Life: A Love Story by Elizabeth Berg: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/710166/life-a-love-story-by-elizabeth-berg/
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    19 mins
  • S11 E10: Suzan Song, Zachary Rubin, and Amy Smilovic

    S11 E10: Suzan Song, Zachary Rubin, and Amy Smilovic
    Mar 10 2026
    In this episode, meet psychiatrist Dr. Suzan Song, pediatrician and allergist Dr. Zachary Rubin, and founder of fashion company Tibi, Amy Smilovic. Tune in to hear Suzan Song’s experience of writing her book during the pandemic, what Star Wars has to do with Zachary Rubin’s research into allergies, and what item of clothing Amy Smilovic would bring into the studio if she had to record her audiobook again. Why We Suffer and How We Heal by Dr. Suzan Song https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/726239/why-we-suffer-and-how-we-heal-by-suzan-song-md-phd/9798217279098/ All About Allergies by Dr. Zachary Rubin https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/790561/all-about-allergies-by-zachary-rubin-md/9798217285624/ Almost Reckless by Amy Smilovic https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/773715/almost-reckless-by-amy-smilovic/9798217282081/
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    16 mins
  • S11 E9: Colette Jane Fehr, Leslie John, and Kalina Silverman

    S11 E9: Colette Jane Fehr, Leslie John, and Kalina Silverman
    Mar 3 2026
    In this episode, meet couples therapist Colette Jane Fehr, Harvard Business School professor Leslie John, and creator of the Big Talk communication method, Kalina Silverman. Tune in to hear each of these communication experts on how you can foster more meaningful connections in your own life, and learn what it was like for them to record their audiobooks. The Cost of Quiet by Colette Jane Fehr LMFT, LMHC: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763866/the-cost-of-quiet-by-colette-jane-fehr-lmft-lmhc/audio Revealing by Leslie John: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724990/revealing-by-leslie-john/audio/ Big Talk by Kalina Silverman: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/779591/big-talk-by-kalina-silverman/audio
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    17 mins
  • S11 E8: Robert Wachter, Norah O'Donnell, and Bill Gurley

    S11 E8: Robert Wachter, Norah O'Donnell, and Bill Gurley
    Feb 24 2026
    In this episode, meet professor of medicine Dr. Robert Wachter, journalist Norah O’Donnell, and venture capitalist Bill Gurley. Hear why Robert Wachter chose to narrate his audiobook, learn about the startling realization that inspired Norah O’Donnell to write We the Women, and hear why Bill Gurley wants you to chase your dreams. A Giant Leap by Dr. Robert Wachter https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776443/a-giant-leap-by-robert-wachter-md/9798217282074/ We the Women by Norah O'Donnell with Kate Andersen Brower https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746548/we-the-women-by-norah-odonnell-with-kate-andersen-brower/9798217176236/ Runnin' Down a Dream by Bill Gurley https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/769256/runnin-down-a-dream-by-bill-gurley/9798217175208/
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    17 mins
  • S11 E7: Elliot Williams, Daisy Hernández, and Emily Galvin Almanza

    S11 E7: Elliot Williams, Daisy Hernández, and Emily Galvin Almanza
    Feb 17 2026
    In this episode, meet legal analyst Elliot Williams, writer and professor Daisy Hernández, and public defender and nonprofit director Emily Galvin Almanza. Tune in to hear about the “rabbit hole” that inspired Elliot Williams’s book, Daisy Hernández on her personal and public investigation of what citizenship means, and Emily Galvin Almanza on a blueprint for reforming America’s criminal courts. Five Bullets by Elliot Williams: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768052/five-bullets-by-elliot-williams/audio Citizenship by Daisy Hernández: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/738467/citizenship-by-daisy-hernandez/audio The Price of Mercy by Emily Galvin Almanza: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763496/the-price-of-mercy-by-emily-galvin-almanza/audio
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    21 mins
  • S11 E6: Joshua Becker, Yvette Henry, and Christopher Beha

    S11 E6: Joshua Becker, Yvette Henry, and Christopher Beha
    Feb 10 2026
    In this episode, meet founder of Becoming Minimalist Joshua Becker, social media influencer and co-host of the How Married Are You? podcast Yvette Henry, and writer Christopher Beha. Tune in to hear Joshua Becker on how the process of recording reconnected him with his book, Yvette Henry on where she most loves listening to audiobooks, and Christopher Beha on the intricacies of writing about personal beliefs. Uncluttered Faith by Joshua Becker https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/788229/uncluttered-faith-by-joshua-becker/9798217278923/ Release, Rest, Remain by Yvette Henry https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/781835/release-rest-remain-by-yvette-henry/9798217159383/ Why I Am Not an Atheist by Christopher Beha https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/703237/why-i-am-not-an-atheist-by-christopher-beha/9798217282180/
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    14 mins
  • S11 E5: Lachi, Jennifer Breheny Wallace, and Mychal Threets

    S11 E5: Lachi, Jennifer Breheny Wallace, and Mychal Threets
    Feb 3 2026
    In this episode, meet Grammy-nominated recording artist Lachi, journalist Jennifer Breheny Wallace, and librarian and host of Reading Rainbow Mychal Threets. Hear how weaving in her original music made Lachi’s audiobook come to life, how Jennifer Breheny Wallace prepared for her time in the studio, and learn Mychal Threet’s favorite thing about his local library. I Identify as Blind by Lachi: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/761599/i-identify-as-blind-by-lachi-with-tim-vandehey/audio Mattering by Jennifer Breheny Wallace: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/756179/mattering-by-jennifer-breheny-wallace/audio I'm So Happy You're Here: A Celebration of Library Joy by Mychal Threets: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/776025/im-so-happy-youre-here-a-celebration-of-library-joy-by-mychal-threets-illustrated-by-lorraine-nam/audio
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    15 mins