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Hosted by Madelyn Postman · arts · EN · 27 episodes
A monthly podcast with author interviews and reading recommendations. This is the audio version of The Spark, which you can subscribe to by email or read in the Substack app.Madelyn Postman is the author of Staring into the Sun, which links memoir with her Chinese American family's intergenerational tales. madelynpostman.substack.com
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Signup to Generate a PitchA monthly podcast with author interviews and reading recommendations. This is the audio version of The Spark, which you can subscribe to by email or read in the Substack app. Madelyn Postman is the author of Staring into the Sun, which links memoir with her Chinese American family's intergenerational tales.
The Spark with Madelyn Postman is hosted by Madelyn Postman. The show has published 27 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "22 Staring into the Sun" (15 June 2026, 67 minutes), "May...I take a break?" (15 May 2026, 2 minutes), and "21 Excerpt of "An Upright Man"" (15 April 2026, 15 minutes).
The Spark with Madelyn Postman publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 30 minutes across 27 episodes.
Booking probability for The Spark with Madelyn Postman is 31%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Spark with Madelyn Postman requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Spark with Madelyn Postman's contact route on record: verified email.
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Madelyn Postman hosts The Spark with Madelyn Postman, an arts show with 27 episodes published.
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The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>News flash: I’m not taking a break from The Spark after all. I am, however, streamlining the format slightly. There will be one reading recommendation every month and I’m dropping the writing tips and resources...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Staring into the Sun is out in the wild! The paperback and ebook are published by Ten16 Press. The audiobook, available soon, is read by Kate Hammer, Anthony Postman, and myself and it’s produced by Mercury...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Ahead of the publication of my debut, Staring into the Sun, in May, I hope you enjoy this excerpt from the third chapter, “An Upright Man.” It’s about my great-grandfather, Henri Wu.</p><p>Staring into the Sun can be...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Last month, I announced that I would stop The Spark newsletter and podcast indefinitely. But then, chatting with a friend, I asked myself: why don’t I use this platform to share an audio excerpt of my debut, Staring...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Last month, I announced that I would stop The Spark newsletter and podcast indefinitely. But then, chatting with a friend, I asked myself: why don’t I use this platform to share an audio excerpt of my debut, Staring...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>This will be the last edition of The Spark podcast and newsletter, maybe for a while, maybe ever. I will be using the time freed up to focus on my short story collection, Staring into the Sun. I do love The Spark as...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>For the full interview with Maggie Smith, tune in to The Spark wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p>📚 Recommendation for ravenous readers</p><p>Here is the recommended read for December.</p><p>All Our Ordinary...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>For the full interview with publisher Michael T. Braun of Orange Hat Publishing and Ten16 Press, tune in to The Spark wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p>📚 Recommendations for ravenous readers</p><p>Here is the...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>For the full interview with author S.E. Reid, tune in to The Spark wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p>📚 Recommendations for ravenous readers</p><p>Here are the recommended reads for October.</p><p>The Storied...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>For the full interview with bookseller Amber Harrison of FOLDE Dorset, tune in to The Spark wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p>📚 Recommendations for ravenous readers</p><p>Here are the recommended reads for...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>I recorded the podcast this month in Den Bosch, in the Netherlands, while my daughter did some work experience at Antigif branding and design studio.</p><p>For the full interview with Dr. Anjana Khatwa, tune in to...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>I recorded the podcast this month in Den Bosch, in the Netherlands, while my daughter did some work experience at Antigif branding and design studio.</p><p>For the full interview with Dr. Anjana Khatwa, tune in to...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>For the full interview with Virginia Evans, tune in to The Spark wherever you listen to podcasts.</p><p>📚 Recommendations for ravenous readers</p><p>Here are my pick ‘n’ mix recommendations for July.</p><p>Stoner by...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Interview with Eleanor Anstruther</p><p>📚 Recommendations for ravenous readers</p><p>Dive into these literary explorations of familial relationships, mental health, community, and friendships. Plus some am-dram...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Featuring an interview with memoir, fiction, and nonfiction writer Tessa McWatt.</p><p>This May, add some great reads to your list, submit your debut manuscript for awards, and see if my novel is indeed writing...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Featuring an interview with memoir and short story author An Ngo Lang.</p><p>This April, add some short story collections to your list, sign up to a free writing sprint, and discover what I’ve dived into. For the...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Featured author: Holly Gramazio</p><p>This month I recorded under a duvet (best for sound quality) in Birmingham. I was up there to speak about ESG Expectations at FAB, the Festival of Accounting and Bookkeeping, on...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Featured author: Jason Buchholz</p><p>I’m excited about The Spark this month. Like last month, the spoken, podcast version is mostly improvised rather than simply reading out my written newsletter as I was doing...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>Trying something new this month: a bit of improvising! Most of the content is in the audio version only, with the full author interview and some links below. My submission stats are exclusive for newsletter readers...
The Spark with Madelyn Postman
<p>This month brings an interview with a thriller author, a tip on moving to bluer skies, and a recommended novel about a daredevil pilot flying in blue skies.</p><p>📖 Author interview with Alex Pavesi</p><p>Alex...
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