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A podcast about authors reading their audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio.
Penguin Random House Audio hosts This Is the Author, a arts show with 500 episodes published.
In this episode, meet former New York State Senator and co-founder of The States Project Daniel Squadron, founder of Finance Is Cool “Mrs. Dow Jones” Haley Sacks, and mental health advocate and creator of The EQ School G
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In this episode, meet writer Isaac Fitzgerald and spoken-word poet and performing artist Amena Brown. Hear Isaac Fitzgerald on his personal connection to both walking and storytelling, and how those elements come togethe
In this episode, meet science journalist Elizabeth Preston, data journalist Simon Rogers, and Associate Professor of Sociology at Brown University Nicole Gonzalez Van Cleve. Tune in to hear Elizabeth Preston on looking a
In this episode, meet journalist David Epstein, career coach and host of the Clock In podcast Emily Durham, and professor of behavioral science Nicholas Epley. Hear David Epstein on how he would describe recording his au
In this episode, meet journalist Stephanie Fairyington, actor and co-creator of Pen15 Anna Konkle, and author and wellness educator Alexandra Elle. Tune in to learn why Stephanie Fairyington’s favorite chapter to record
In this episode, meet nurse practitioner and Everyday Wellness podcast host Cynthia Thurlow, cofounder of lifestyle clothing brand Faherty, Kerry Docherty, and professor and double board-certified Gynecologic Oncologist
In this episode, meet actor and bestselling author Hill Harper, therapist Eli Harwood, and content creator and interior designer Clare Sullivan. Hear how Hill Harper felt revisiting his book in the recording booth, how b
In this episode, meet sex educator and Hoodrat to Headwrap podcast co-host Ericka Hart, professor of sociology and founder of LightenLab Leah Ruppanner, and founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting Aiko Bethea. Hear Ericka
In this episode, meet the host of the Everything Happens podcast Kate Bowler, co-authors Annie Leonard and Andre Carothers, and speaker and advocate Libby Ward. Tune in to hear Kate Bowler on accessing joy without having
In this episode, meet journalist and space industry analyst David Ariosto, science journalist Roxanne Khamsi, and physician and medical journalist Dr. Trisha Pasricha. Tune in to hear about the documentary filmmaking tri
National Library Week 2026 is April 19-25, and it's the perfect time to share our love of libraries and our deep appreciation for the librarians who work to make them the vibrant and welcoming places that they are. In th
In this episode, meet therapist Nidhi Tewari, professor Arthur C. Brooks, and professor and behavioral scientist Julia Minson. Tune in to hear the science behind Nidhi Tewari’s deep dive into workplace burnout, discover
In this episode, meet artist and hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy, journalist Tom Junod, and food writer Luke Barr. Tune in to hear how writing his memoir gave Fab 5 Freddy a way to share the context behind 40 years of livin
In this episode, meet hip-hop artist and Cookies CEO Berner, founder of AdviceWithErin Erin McGoff, and poet and essayist Camonghne Felix. Tune in to hear what inspired Berner to write his book, Erin McGoff on her missio
In this episode, meet writer and musician Alicia Jo Rabins, writer and lecturer Nir Eyal, and mental health counselor Jay Stringer. Tune in to hear how spiritual memoirs inspired Alicia Jo Rabins’s writing, how Nir Eyal
In this episode, meet actor Andrew Keenan-Bolger, writer and professor Jordy Rosenberg, and novelist Elizabeth Berg. Hear about the queer history that inspired Andrew Keenan Bolger’s book, the real-life people that infor
In this episode, meet psychiatrist Dr. Suzan Song, pediatrician and allergist Dr. Zachary Rubin, and founder of fashion company Tibi, Amy Smilovic. Tune in to hear Suzan Song’s experience of writing her book during the p
In this episode, meet couples therapist Colette Jane Fehr, Harvard Business School professor Leslie John, and creator of the Big Talk communication method, Kalina Silverman. Tune in to hear each of these communication ex
In this episode, meet professor of medicine Dr. Robert Wachter, journalist Norah O’Donnell, and venture capitalist Bill Gurley. Hear why Robert Wachter chose to narrate his audiobook, learn about the startling realizatio
Nicholas Epley
Director of the Roman Family Center for Decision Research · University of Chicago Booth School of Business
1 appearance on this show
David Epstein
NYT Bestselling Author of Range · Delaware Modern Pediatrics
1 appearance on this show
Anna Konkle
1 appearance on this show
Cynthia Thurlow
nurse practitioner, bestselling author, women's metabolic health expert · Everyday Wellness Project
1 appearance on this show
Kerry Docherty
author of Selfish: Unlearning, Reclaiming, and Telling the Truth · Faherty Brand
1 appearance on this show
Eli Harwood
licensed therapist, attachment expert, bestselling author · Attachment Nerd
1 appearance on this show
Leah Ruppanner
professor of sociology and founder of LightenLab · University of Melbourne
1 appearance on this show
Ericka Hart
sex educator and Hoodrat to Headwrap podcast co-host
1 appearance on this show
Aiko Bethea
founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting · RARE Coaching & Consulting
1 appearance on this show
Libby Ward
creator, author, the voice behind Honest Motherhood
1 appearance on this show
Kate Bowler
Five-time New York Times bestselling author, Duke University professor, and podcast host
1 appearance on this show
Annie Leonard
Greenpeace US
1 appearance on this show
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