What has Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els covered recently?

Recent episodes include "What Did I Just Read? [October Challenge 2026]", "The One with the Dog-Eared Dude [Special Guest Star Josh Cassell]", and "Banned Camp [August Challenge 2026]". The latest went out on 1 Oct 2026 and ran about 30 minutes. These are from season 3. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els publish?

Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 14 days between episodes. Episodes average about 27 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 69 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 Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els?

For Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els, Booking Probability sits at 33/100, 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 Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els?

Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els covers literature, reading challenge, inspiration, quotes, 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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Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els

Hosted by Unknown Host · arts · EN-US · 69 episodes

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Russell, Rachel, and Rachael discuss their favorite books, the library, and, without keeping their feet as Bilbo Baggins so wisely suggested, wherever they might be swept off to.

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Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els is a arts podcast hosted by Unknown Host, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #19
What Did I Just Read? [October Challenge 2026]
Oct 1, 202630 minS3
Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss the October Reading Challenge, books with a surprising or thrilling twist. No spoilers! Choose Your Own Library Adventure: (OR CHOOSE BOTH!) Register for our Board Game Series to survive the “House of Danger”. Catch “The Mousetrap” at Smokestack Theatre Company October 2-4. Books/Authors we discuss include: “We Were Liars” by E. Lockhart “The Wife Between Us” by Greer Hendricks, Sarah Pekkanen “Verity” by Coleen Hoover “Yesteryear” by Caro Claire Burke “Remain” by Nicholas Sparks, M. Night Shyamalan “Goosebumps” series by R.L. Stine “Monsterstreet” series by J.H. Reynolds “The Everlasting” by Alix E.Harrow “Japanese Gothic” by Kylie Lee Baker “Monster in the Moonlight” by Annelise Ryan “House of Danger: A Choose Your Own Adventure Book” by R.A. Montgomery “The Mousetrap: A Play” by Agatha Christie “If Something Happens To Me” by Alex Finlay “Zoo” by James Patterson “The Girl Behind the Red Rope” by Ted Dekker, Rachelle Dekker
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Episode #18
The One with the Dog-Eared Dude [Special Guest Star Josh Cassell]
Sep 15, 202624 minS3
Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Josh Cassell, the Dog-Eared Dude, co-owner and social media icon for The Dog-Eared Page bookshop . We discuss all the genres from classics to sci fi to classic sci fi. Visit the Dude himself at The Dog-Eared Page or catch him in “The Mousetrap” at Smokestack Theatre Company opening Thursday, September 24. Books/Authors we discuss include: “Hatchet” by Gary Paulsen “Up on Cove Mountain: Adventure, Tragedy, and a Quest for Meaning on the Appalachian Trail” by Earl Swift “Tusk Love” by Thea Guanzon Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas: A Savage Journey to the Heart of the American Dream” by Hunter S. Thompson, Illustrations Ralph Steadman “Bobiverse” series by Dennis E. Taylor “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series by Matt Dinnaman “Red Rising Saga” series by Pierce Brown “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller “Swamp thing” series by Alan Moor, Scott Snyder and more “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series by Matt Dinnaman “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” by Douglas Adams “Silo” series by Hugh Howey “The Murderbot Diaries” by Martha Wells “The Walking Dead” series by Robert Kirkman, Illustrations Tony Moore “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series by Matt Dinnaman David Baldacci Dan Brown “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series by Matt Dinnaman “The Wandering Inn” series by Pirateaba “Discount Dan's Backroom Bargains” series by James A. Hunter “Dungeon Crawler Carl” series by Matt Dinnaman
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Episode #17
Banned Camp [August Challenge 2026]
Sep 1, 202641 minS3
Hop in, we're going to Banned Camp! In our September 1 episode, Russell and the Rach(a)els discuss books that have been challenged in the past 10 years and some of the reasons why those books have drawn attention. We discuss the importance of using your library, the way books can serve as a window into other experiences, and the rich internal lives of children. Books/Authors we discuss include: “Ban This Book” by Alan Gratz “Turtles All The Way Down” by John Green “Drama” by Raina Telgemeier “The Prince and the Dressmaker” by Jen Wang “This One Summer” by Mariko and Jillian Tamaki “Long Way Down” by Jason Reynolds “Crank” by Ellen Hopkins “Sold” by Patricia McCormick “The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie “The Perks of Being a Wallflower” by Stephen Chbosky “Gender Queer” by Maia Kobabe “Milo Imagines the World” by Matt de la Peña
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Episode #16
Hobbit Day is Around the Corner [Special Guest Emily Campbell]
Aug 15, 202628 minS3
Russell, Rachel, and Rachael chat with our guest Emily Campbell, Community Events Coordinator for Danville Parks and Recreation. We discuss the meaningful companionship of books, the simple joy of reading children’s literature, and the importance of whimsy in all stages of life. Books/Authors we discuss include: “The Little Engine That Could” by Watty Piper “The Hobbit” by J.R.R. Tolkien “The Twilight Saga” series by Stephanie Meyer “The Guardians” series by William Joyce Lewis Carrol “Kon-Tiki” by Thor Heyerdahl “The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins “Into the Wild” and others by Jon Krakauer “Star Wars: The Dark Lord Trilogy” by James Luceno, Matthew Woodring Stover “Splinter of the Mind’s Eye” by Alan Dean Foster “Tress of the Emerald Sea” and others by Brandon Sanderson “The Chronicles of Narnia” and others by C.S. Lewis “The Kane Chronicles” series by Rick Riordan “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek” by Annie Dillard “Theo of Golden” by Allen Levi “Impossible Creatures” series by Katherine Rundell “Janitors” series by Tyler Whitesides ** Join us for “There and Back Again: A Hobbit Day Celebration” at Riverfront Park on Tuesday, September 22 from 5:30-6:30PM. Register here!
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Episode #15
Saved by the Bell [August Challenge 2026]
Aug 1, 202634 minS3
Russell, Rachael, and Rachel discuss the July Reading Challenge, Saved by the Bell, reading books about a teacher or set in a school. We discuss a wide variety of genres through all age groups and explore the many nostalgic sensations associated with the back to school season. Books/Authors we discuss include: “Matilda” by Roald Dahl “The Fourth Stall” by Chris Rylander “Janitors” by Tyler Whitesides “Project Hail Mary” by Andy Weir “My Teacher Is an Alien” by Bruce Coville “Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow” by Jessica Townsend “Educated” by Tara Westover “The Stranger Diaries” by Elly Griffiths “The Magicians” by Lev Grossman “A Deadly Education” by Naomi Novik “The Love Hypothesis” by Ali Hazelwood “Girl Dinner” by Olivie Blake “The Secret History” by Donna Tartt “Dead Poets Society” by N.H. Kleinbaum “A Lesson Before Dying” by Ernest J. Gaines “Under the Bayou Moon” by Valerie Fraser Luesse
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Josh Cassell

The Dog-Eared Page

Emily Campbell

Danville Parks and Recreation

Amber Pilkin

Danville Public Library

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Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Russell Reads with the Rach(a)els?

About the host

Recent episodes

What Did I Just Read? [October Challenge 2026]

The One with the Dog-Eared Dude [Special Guest Star Josh Cassell]

Banned Camp [August Challenge 2026]

Hobbit Day is Around the Corner [Special Guest Emily Campbell]

Saved by the Bell [August Challenge 2026]

Guest Appearances

Tim Rogers

Josh Cassell

Emily Campbell

Amber Pilkin

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About the host

Recent episodes

What Did I Just Read? [October Challenge 2026]

The One with the Dog-Eared Dude [Special Guest Star Josh Cassell]

Banned Camp [August Challenge 2026]

Hobbit Day is Around the Corner [Special Guest Emily Campbell]

Saved by the Bell [August Challenge 2026]

Guest Appearances

Tim Rogers

Josh Cassell

Emily Campbell

Amber Pilkin

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