In this episode, meet professional photographer and book editor Eamon Dolan, creator of the Brave Writer Program Julie Bogart, and cognitive psychologist and podcast host Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD. Hear Eamon Dolan on writing the book about estrangement he had always hoped to read, Julie Bogart on the importance of overcoming our own hangups when teaching writing to our kids, and Scott Barry Kaufman on the one word he would use to describe the process of recording his audiobook.

The Power of Parting by Eamon Dolan: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/733809/the-power-of-parting-by-eamon-dolan/audio/

Help! My Kid Hates Writing by Julie Bogart: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/729795/help-my-kid-hates-writing-by-julie-bogart/audio/

Rise Above by Scott Barry Kaufman, PhD: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/737413/rise-above-by-scott-barry-kaufman-phd/audio/

S10 E16: Eamon Dolan, Julie Bogart, and Scott Barry Kaufman

In this episode, meet comedian and podcast host Zarna Garg, journalist and public speaker Susannah Cahalan, and poet, performer, and educator Sarah Kay. Hear the hilarious Zarna Garg describe her experiences in the recording booth, Susannah Cahalan on what inspired her to write about the life of unsung counterculture icon Rosemary Woodruff Leary, and Sarah Kay on what she’s most excited for listeners to hear.

This American Woman by Zarna Garg
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/773166/this-american-woman-by-zarna-garg/9798217082490/

The Acid Queen by Susannah Cahalan
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/697209/the-acid-queen-by-susannah-cahalan/9798217013104/

A Little Daylight Left by Sarah Kay
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/762977/a-little-daylight-left-by-sarah-kay/9798217065417/

S10 E17: Zarna Garg, Susannah Cahalan, and Sarah Kay (A Little Daylight Left, 4/1)

In this episode, meet children’s author Antwan Eady, teacher and advocate Chasten Buttigieg, and New York Times Magazine staff writer Susan Dominus. Tune in to hear what Antwan Eady wishes he had in the recording studio with him, what Chasten Buttigieg’s favorite section of his book to read (and write) was, and who Susan Dominus would cast to narrate her audiobook if she didn’t read it herself.

The Gathering Table by Antwan Eady: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/692628/the-gathering-table-by-antwan-eady-illustrated-by-london-ladd/audio

Papa's Coming Home by Chasten Buttigieg: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763440/papas-coming-home-by-chasten-buttigieg-illustrated-by-dan-taylor/audio

The Family Dynamic by Susan Dominus: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/624531/the-family-dynamic-by-susan-dominus/audio/

S10 E18: Antwan Eady, Chasten Buttigieg, and Susan Dominus

In this episode, meet journalist Carla Sosenko, fashion designer Prabal Gurung, and professional climber Sonnie Trotter. Press play to hear Carla Sosenko on her “out of body” experience in the recording studio, Prabal Gurung on the freedom he hopes listeners find in his audiobook, and Sonnie Trotter on the chapter of his book he enjoyed narrating the most.

I'll Look So Hot in a Coffin by Carla Sosenko
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/720681/ill-look-so-hot-in-a-coffin-by-carla-sosenko/9798217065912/

Walk Like a Girl by Prabal Gurung
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/712968/walk-like-a-girl-by-prabal-gurung/9780593912362/

Uplifted by Sonnie Trotter
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774478/uplifted-by-sonnie-trotter/

S10 E19: Carla Sosenko, Prabal Gurung, and Sonnie Trotter

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/

S10 E20: Manny Arango, Dr. Emily Anhalt, and General Stanley McChrystal

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/



S10 E21: Amy Larocca, Karen Hao, and Amanda Hess

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

S10 E22: Richard Russo, Tourmaline, and Jordan Thomas

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/

S10 E23: Britt Frank, John Wang, and Maryellen MacDonald

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

S10 E24: Molly Jong-Fast, Anelise Chen, and Jonathan Gluck

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/

S10 E25: Jessa Crispin, Mark Kriegel, and Nora Princiotti

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