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The podcast that helps you find your next favorite book. In each episode, an author answers a few questions during a short interview that allows listeners to get to know them better and perhaps hear about their other works. Then the author reads a sample chapter from one of their books.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThe podcast that helps you find your next favorite book. In each episode, an author answers a few questions during a short interview that allows listeners to get to know them better and perhaps hear about their other works. Then the author reads a sample chapter from one of their books.
The Sample Chapter Podcast is hosted by Jason A. Meuschke. The show has published 310 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "Garrett K. Jones: Midnight Playground" (20 October 2026, 15 minutes), "Interview with Garrett K. Jones" (14 October 2026, 47 minutes), and "Gary Morgenstein: Jesse's Girl" (15 September 2026, 11 minutes).
The Sample Chapter Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 27 minutes across 310 episodes.
Booking probability for The Sample Chapter Podcast is 37%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Sample Chapter Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Sample Chapter Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for The Sample Chapter Podcast are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The Sample Chapter Podcast has an arts audience and around 1,300 subscribers on YouTube.
Jason A. Meuschke hosts The Sample Chapter Podcast, an arts podcast with 310 episodes published.
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Episode #310
Garrett K. Jones returns for episode 310 and a sample reading from his short-story anthology, Midnight Playground! Our interview with Garrett in episode 309 Garrett K. Jones Website Garrett K. Jones full Linktree (with...
Episode #309
Episode 309 features a conversation with author, writing coach, podcaster, and YouTuber Garrett K. Jones! He and Jason dive into Garrett's background in writing and how the 1990s Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles movie...
Episode #308
Episode 308 welcomes back award-winning playwright and author Gary Morgenstein, reading an emotional sample from his latest thriller, Jesse's Girl! Gary Morgenstein at BHC Books Gary's books on Amazon Gary Morgenstein...
Episode #307
Longtime friend of the show, Gary Morgenstein, returns for his 5th visit in episode 307! After catching up with what he's been up to, Gary and Jason discuss writing to touch and entertain people, revisiting previously...
Episode #306
Susan L. Rosenbluth returns for episode 306, giving us a riveting and gritty sample reading from her thriller, Blurred Vision! Susan L. Rosenbluth on Amazon Susan's Instagram & Facebook The Jewish Voice & Opinion...
Episode #305
Episode 305 features the witty and inspirational author, Susan L. Rosenbluth! This interview takes you on a journey into Susan's nearly 40 years as the founder and editor of the Jewish Voice and Opinion magazine. We...
Episode #304
Scott Michael Powers returns in episode 304 for a gritty and intense sample reading from The Space Coast Tatler! Check the links below for more from Scott, including his interview last week in episode 303. Also, all of...
Episode #303
Episode 303 is bringing the thrills with our new guest, an award-winning journalist-turned novelist, Scott Michael Powers! In this episode, you'll hear some fascinating stories from Scott's journalist career and how...
Episode #302
Jason Kilpatrick returns with a thrilling and slightly terrifying sample reading from book one of his World Evolution Online series, Apocalypse! Be sure to click the links below for more from Jason, his interview last...
Episode #301
Kicking off episode 301 featuring an incredibly talented new LitRPG author, Jason Kilpatrick! In this episode, the Jasons discuss how his background in writing Dungeons & Dragons campaigns not only inspired his work but...
Episode #300
Get yourself a cozy, comfortable seat as Jason discusses 300 episodes of the Sample Chapter Podcast! He dives into a history of the show and what inspired him to start it, how the show has changed over the years, and...
Episode #299
YA Fantasy author, Steven A Guglich, returns with a "magical" sample chapter reading from his incredible series, Piercing the Veil! It's a wonderful setup to an immense fantasy world that you'll have to "hear" it to...
Episode #298
Episode 298 features YA Fantasy author, Steven A. Guglich! In this interview, Steve and Jason discuss creating the world of the Veil Saga, writing clean fiction, balancing work life with writing life, what his "Shared...
Episode #297
Award-winning author, Daniel Sheley returns in episode 297 for a riveting sample reading from his latest book, The Soul-Sung, book one of the Veritas Saga! Dan Sheley website and blog Dan Sheley on Instagram The...
Episode #296
Episode 296 welcomes award-winning author, military veteran, and all-around good guy, Daniel Sheley! In this interview, Dan shares unique insights into the role of music, rhythm, and cadence in turning writing into an...
Episode #295
Bradyn Harrison returns for episode 295 to provide a sample story reading from his anthology, Sinister Scrawlings! If you haven't already, click the link below for last week's interview with Bradyn. There's also a link...
Episode #294
Welcome to episode 294 featuring debut author, Bradyn Harrison! In this interview, we'll hear Bradyn's writing background, his fascination with cryptids, what an Ogopogo is, and some great advice for new writers he...
J.C. Ventimiglia returns in Episode 293 with a fascinating and rather pleasant sample chapter reading from his latest book, Wizard War! If you have not already, be sure to hear the interview with Jack linked below...
Episode #292
The Sample Chapter Podcast kicks off our 9th season with episode 292, interviewing Fantasy and Historical writer, J.C. Ventimiglia! In this episode, we discuss Jack's past as a journalist and newspaper editor, using...
Episode #291
Literary horror author William J. Donahue returns for episode 291 with a fascinating sample chapter from his latest novel, Find Your Way Back To Me! William J Donahue website with social media links Find Your Way Back...
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