Who hosts Beyond the Desk?

Beyond the Desk is hosted by West Allis Public Library. They have published 68 episodes. The show covers arts, with a books focus.

What has Beyond the Desk covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Under Story", "Whistler", and "Mysteries and Thrillers". The latest went out on 30 Sep 2026 and ran about 32 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Beyond the Desk publish?

Beyond the Desk publishes monthly, a median of 30 days between episodes. Episodes average about 34 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 68 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Beyond the Desk?

For Beyond the Desk, Booking Probability sits at 42/100, Listen Score at 26/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch Beyond the Desk?

Beyond the Desk covers literature, book discussion, book series, literary discussion, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Beyond the Desk

Hosted by West Allis Public Library · arts · EN · 68 episodes

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About this Podcast:

A West Allis Public Library podcast about books, resources, lifelong learning and what makes this Milwaukee area community great. Join WAPL librarians as they chat with fellow staffers, authors, neighbors and each other about true stories and fiction that moved them—and that they hope will inspire you.

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What is Beyond the Desk?

Beyond the Desk is a arts podcast hosted by West Allis Public Library, with 68 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #68
Under Story
Sep 30, 202632 min
Brynne and Sarah talk about Chloe Benjamin's Under Story with local book buyer Jason. The novel follows Laurel, a scientist reeling from a personal loss, who flees to Antarctica, only to encounter a strange, beguiling light across the ice. Also mentioned: The Immortalists by Chloe Benjamin, The Overstory by Richard Powers, The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley, The Other Valley by Scott Alexander Howard, and Wedding of the Foxes by Katherine Larson. Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
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Whistler
Aug 28, 202640 min
Sarah discusses Ann Patchett’s Whistler with West Allis book club regulars Michele and Heather. The novel is a moving look at family relationships and tells a story you won’t soon forget. Also mentioned: The Dutch House, Tom Lake and The Patron Saint of Liars by Ann Patchett, the movie The Holiday , Writers & Lovers and Heart the Lover by Lily King, Brooklyn by Colm Tóibín, and The Librarianist by Patrick deWitt. Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
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Episode #66
Mysteries and Thrillers
Jul 27, 202632 min
Whether you enjoy a character-driven mystery, cozy or suspenseful ride, you’re sure to discover something to add to your TBR list in this episode featuring librarians Desirae and Sarah. Books mentioned: Missing by E.A. Jackson, How to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen Perrin, That’s Not My Name by Megan Lally, With My Little Eye and Missing Sister by Joshilyn Jackson, Heartwood by Amity Gaige, Whidbey by T Kira Madden, Kill Your Darlings by Peter Swanson, Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers and Vera Wong’s Guide to Snooping on a Dead Man by Jesse Q. Sutanto, and A Trick of the Light by Louise Penny. Find the bonus chapter of That’s Not My Name here: https://www.meganlallywrites.com/tnmn-bonus-chapter Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
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Episode #65
Raising Hare
Jun 29, 202623 min
Angie, Brynne and Sarah discuss Raising Hare by Chloe Dalton. The award-winning memoir follows the author’s surprising relationship that develops with a wild hare during the pandemic shutdown. Also mentioned: Pet by Chloe Dalton (forthcoming), H Is for Hawk by Helen Macdonald, What an Owl Knows by Jennifer Ackerman, A Most Remarkable Creature by Jonathan Meiburg, and The Serviceberry and Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org, wplc.overdrive.com, hoopladigital.com and kanopy.com/en/westallis. For more about WAPL, visit westallislibrary.org. Music: Tim Moor via Pixabay
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Episode #64
Atmosphere
Jun 2, 202628 minS0
Desirae and Sarah talk about Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. The novel follows Joan as she becomes one of the first women scientists in NASA’s space shuttle program in the 1980s and finds love.Also mentioned: Daisy Jones and the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid, film adaptations of Batman and Little Women, Sally Ride: America’s First Woman in Space by Lynn Sherr, To the Moon and Back by Eliana Ramage, John Irving, In the Quick by Kate Hope Day, and Lesbians in Space.Check out books, TV shows and movies at countycat.mcfls.org...
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Beyond the Desk

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Beyond the Desk?

About the host

Recent episodes

Under Story

Whistler

Mysteries and Thrillers

Raising Hare

Atmosphere

Guest Appearances

Meg Kissinger

Jenn

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Best industries to pitch Beyond the Desk for

Podcasts like Beyond the Desk

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Beyond the Desk

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Beyond the Desk?

About the host

Recent episodes

Under Story

Whistler

Mysteries and Thrillers

Raising Hare

Atmosphere

Guest Appearances

Meg Kissinger

Jenn

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Beyond the Desk for

Podcasts like Beyond the Desk

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
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Every question we get asked before
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