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This One’s About... is a podcast by book people, for book people. Produced by Mission Point Press, each episode goes beyond the pages to explore the story behind the story. We sit down with authors and other book people to talk about where ideas come from, what it takes to bring a book into the world, and the interesting, unexpected, and sometimes messy moments along the way. From writing and publishing to the real-life experiences behind the books, This One’s About... is a place for good stories, good conversation, and everything that happens between the first idea and the finished book.
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Signup to Generate a PitchThis One’s About... is a podcast by book people, for book people. Produced by Mission Point Press, each episode goes beyond the pages to explore the story behind the story.
This One's About . . . is hosted by Mission Point Press. The show has published 25 episodes to date.
Recent episodes include "This One's About... Daphne Matthews" (28 October 2026, 54 minutes), "This One's About... Robert Milne" (14 October 2026, 64 minutes), and "This One's About... Jason Vanderground" (30 September 2026, 52 minutes).
This One's About . . . publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 48 minutes across 25 episodes.
Booking probability for This One's About . . . is 30%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. This One's About . . . requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. This One's About . . .'s contact route on record: verified email.
The strongest fits for This One's About . . . are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. This One's About . . . has an arts audience.
Mission Point Press hosts This One's About . . ., an arts podcast with 25 episodes published.
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Episode #5
Every flower grows a little differently—and Daphne Matthews has turned that idea into an inviting way for children to understand disability. Daphne is the author of The Friendship Garden: Growing Up with Cerebral Palsy...
Episode #4
A cabin on Turtle Lake becomes the base for an elaborate plan against corporate corruption. The tactics? Some come straight from watching predators in the wild. Robert “Bob” Milne, author of Turtle Lake: The Wild Card...
Episode #3
A powerful idea is only useful if you can move it forward. Jason Vanderground, author of DREAM to Reality: The Framework that Builds Brands, Sparks Movements, and Drives Real Change , joins This One’s About…, a podcast...
Episode #2
They have billions of dollars, political connections, and an audacious plan for America. In David W. Swanson’s The Vote: A Story of Political Peril , wealthy operatives pursue a strategy involving elections, political...
Episode #1
Curious Sidney and cautious JoJo are heading to Thailand, where Mama lives—but getting there means crates, conveyor belts, two airplane rides, a vet visit, and quarantine. Lauren Isaacson’s picture book The Tales of...
Episode #11
What happens when one person becomes the last keeper of an entire civilization's memory? In this episode of This One's About... , we sit down with Stephen Rheaume , author of Nokee, The Last of The Great Lakes Mound...
Episode #10
In this very special episode of This One's About… , we welcome David L. Miles and Ole Lyngklip , co-authors of The City on Three Lakes: A Maritime History of Charlevoix and the Surrounding Region . Together, they share...
Episode #9
What does it take to spend more than four decades chasing the wind? On this episode of This One’s About… , we welcome Craig Elliott, author of The Balloonatics . After accepting a friend’s invitation to join a hot air...
Episode #8
<p>In this episode of This One’s About…, we sit down with Bradley Poos, author of Urban Education: Kansas City’s Central High School and the Enduring Legacy of Racism. Bradley explores the remarkable and complex history...
Episode #7
<p>In this episode of This One’s About…, we sit down with Ann Goethals to discuss her novel, The Doublewide — a heartfelt, funny, and deeply relatable story about learning to take up space in the world.</p><p>Candy...
Episode #6
<p>We're chatting with Marie Schmidt, author of Eddy's Day Out, about a curious dog with a nose for adventure! Children will delight in Eddie as he befriends a group of children waiting to board a school bus destined...
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<p>In this episode of “This One’s About…,” we sit down with Dan Ellens, author of Forest Legend: The Tale of Ol’ Split Toe. Through the eyes of a remarkable deer traveling across centuries, Ellens explores the evolving...
Episode #4
<p>Cary Vajda discusses The Ghost in Tower Room, a haunting and heartfelt novel set in coastal Maine, and book two of the Ghosts of Casco Bay series. The story follows Scarlett as she inherits her grandmother’s seaside...
Episode #3
<p>In this episode, host Doug Dorda chats with psychoanalyst and author David Joseph about his book Listening for a Lifetime: The Art of Psychotherapy. </p><p><b>Gain a deeper understanding of psychotherapeutic...
Episode #2
<p>The host sits down with author Allison Bartlette to discuss the wonderful children's book, Walking on a Trail. How does an idea for a book form? How are connections made to an illustrator? Why choose a rhyme scheme...
Episode #1
<p>The host sits down with Georgia Jeffries to discuss her thrilling novel The Younger Girl. Insights about the entertainment industry, the writing process and having a foot in the worlds of literature and screenwriting...
Episode #10
<p>On a new, very special episode of This One’s About, Doug sits down with Mission Point Press CEO, Jen Wahi to discuss her motivation behind joining and leading the team at MPP. Jen discusses her passion for connecting...
Episode #8
<p>Doug rounds out the first season of the podcast with a message of heartfelt thanks and a narration of a short story that highlights the power of books over a lifetime.</p>
Episode #7
<p>Doug sits down with Josh Veith, author of The Sudden Quiet series. A thorough discussion about passion, writing with intention, building a foundation from the known to create something unique and going in with every...
Episode #6
<p>Doug sits down with first time author Kim Koontz to discuss the process for writing her debut novel, The Catalyst: Book One: The Waiting. Kim reveals her unique entry into the world of writing, inspirations...
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Community Outreach and Business Development specialist, First Presbyterian Church of Orlando
author of The Balloonatics – Memoir of a Professional Hot Air Balloon Pilot, Bradford (Park Avenue)
Professor of Urology / Vice Chair Academic Affairs / Beverly P. Head Chair in Pediatric Urology, Washington Baltimore Center for Psychoanalysis
author and screenwriter
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