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Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Hosted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries. Subscribe to Fresh Air Plus! You'll be supporting the unique show you can't get enough of - and you can listen sponsor-free. Learn more at plus.npr.org/freshair

Release date: 2023-03-25

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1. Terry can make any subject fascinating - Much like a great teacher can make dry subject matter riveting and thrilling, Terry Gross brings out the very best in her guests. I’ve been listening for decades. With so many of the treasured and most talented people leaving public radio and being replaced by dramatically inferior hosts, Fresh Air remains one bright spot.
2023-03-16

2. Thomas Mallon interview - I “try” to listen to Fresh Air but when I hear Terry’s voice, I get prepared for the inevitable clueless question like when she asked Thomas Mallon if he was “afraid” of visiting his dear friend who was dying from AIDS. She attempted to qualify the question, but it was too late.. her stupidity, or her generational divide, was showing.
2023-03-10

3. Superb - Even if I don’t think Im interested in a topic, Im surprised by how interested I become once I start listening. Terry is a master of the craft with no one coming close to comparison. Even Davies's episode Forced Labor & Rebuilding After Natural Disasters was edge of seat captivating & painfully illuminating. Reading the low reviews is laughable, because it’s obvious that people don’t like when the data & facts oppose their opinions.
2023-03-08

4. Terry, please break out of your bubble - Nobody can argue with Terry’s excellent interview skills, but my god this show’s liberal bias has gotten so laughingly transparent and uninteresting. Could you at least TRY to show diverse points of views sometimes? And Terry, Covid has clearly made you so scared of the world and ironically insular. This show has completely gone off the rails.
2023-02-09

5. Fresh? - I used to look forward to this show and now each time I click to see the latest episode I’m filled with dread as I assume that it’s yet another episode about Trump, not exactly a ground breaking subject. It used to be fresh topics that were unusual and interesting and now it’s just basically a show on MSNBC…and I’m a liberal!
2023-02-07

6. good content, distracting side sounds - Occasionally, there is a guest who badly needs to drink water. You can hear all of the spit in their mouth when they talk. I really wish NPR in general will get better about editing these slobber sounds out of there podcasts. It makes it really, really difficult to focus on what the person is saying.
2023-01-25

7. Sad... - It is sad that they introduced a subscription option, and now everything they've released since then, you can only access by subscription. I greatly enjoyed FRESH AIR...Free, intelligent content from National Public Radio. Sadly, I cannot afford a subscription, so unfortunately I will no longer have access to National Public Radio.... doesn't seem right!
2023-01-14

8. Interview with Rosie Perez - Listening to Perez tell us of her family, and her life’s self-work, and rise to stardom with such persistence, clarity, and honesty is all at once loving, refreshing, and inspiring. Having known in her heart all her life, that she, Rosie Perez, was meant for something greater. I think Perez has achieved a higher purpose, and inspired greatness in others too. A real human story. Wonderful interview, top of the list. Thank you.
2023-01-05

9. Wish it were more two-sided - This program has a great array of guests, but it is tilted so far left that it’s hard to utilize as a news source unfortunately. Sample soundbite from the recent interview with Casey Newton re: Musk Twitter takeover GROSS: Hate speech has increased since Musk took over. Are you seeing that? Are you seeing examples of that? The host seems less in search of a balanced take, more out to prove a point that aligns with her preferred ingroup
2023-01-05

10. Love Terri Gross, can be one-sided - Terri Gross is the best interviewer of all times, and should be treated as such. The show does slant toward a fairy politicized viewpoint, which I find can get in the way of more authentic and open minded exploration, which is the sort of thing I turn to the show for. The recent episode with the New York Times reporter on teenage mental illness was annoying. As though the medical terms and exploration into the issue is necessary to the extent he claimed it was in order to justify his book. When you degrade and destroy various cultural institutions that used to give people meaning, teenagers and middle-aged people and the elderly, and replace them with isolating screens, in which infinite numbers of people can bully and say horrible things about you, what do you expect will be the result? Things like religion and national pride and family projects, and larger group identity provided a sense of belonging and meaning for people of all ages. Constant disdain for such things just isolates people more and attempts to cut down anything they they felt part of in the past. The claim that the situation is a mystery that merits a book about uncovering a hidden answer lends to the absurdity of the interview.
2022-12-26

11. BEST of the best - insightful, deep interviews - This show goes deep into whomever and whatever the topic. I’ve learned so much here. Even if I’m not familiar with a subject, Terry Gross explores so thoughtfully and with such intellectual curiosity, I always come away better informed and with respect.
2022-12-18

12. Uneven - As a regular listener of Fresh Air, I obviously find it worthwhile. But occasionally something gives me pause. For instance, toward the end of the recent interview with “Weird Al” Yancovic, Terry Gross asked about the tragic death of Yancovic’s parents. Why? No context, no connection, no follow through—just a quick switch to an upbeat topic at the end. What would the late great Studs Terkel do? Certainly not engage in such gratuitous probing.
2022-11-16

13. I Terry Gross - For me, “Fresh Air” is not “Fresh Air” without Terry Gross. It is her singular voice, disarming interviewing style, non scripted-journalist sound and vibe (this component is critical - and the piece most missed by guest hosts), relatability, occasional (and oh-so-appropriate) fan-girling, sense of humor, sense of the times, incredible instinct, and intellect balanced with humility (and I could go on and on and on…) that make the show what it is and such a pleasure to listen to. There’s a reason that, at the end of her interviews, it is very often the guests who are fawning over her and telling her that it’s been their honor to be interviewed by the great Terry Gross. I respect that there have to be guest hosts (and on those occasions that are necessitated by hardships in Terry’s own life, I wish her and her loved ones very well) - but none of them is Terry. P.S. As for the reviews by GOP haters: I do tune out when there are political (especially Trump-related) topics. But that’s because they cause so much anguish, not because the coverage is stilted! If there is one party who is doing all the crazy, then that party is rightfully the subject of most of the criticism. Balanced journalism doesn’t mean downplaying or taking the critical lens off a vile party (election-denying, white-supremacist, misogynistic people at worst, and their silent “I’m just a fiscally conservative ostrich!” enablers at best) just to make it appear on even footing with a way-less-vile party.
2022-11-15

14. Living legend - Terri Gross I’m forever grateful to experience your interviews. You are kind, insightful, and at times tough (I remember you asking one of the great male singers to silence his phone during an interview and I lol’d with admiration for you standing up to a “respected great”). Thank you for sharing your craft with the world. I appreciate you
2022-11-10

15. The ads! - I don’t understand why I now must listen to a lot of ads while trying to enjoy Fresh Air interviews! Like so many others, I feel this is too much to ask of listeners who already support NPR! The flow of conversation is so disrupted by these frequent ads that it feels like a totally different show, one that lacks the intensity and the intimacy of the old format. No matter how great Terry Gross or Dave Biencouli are, it’s a far inferior experience with these ads.
2022-10-19

16. I already pay to hear Fresh Air - I am trying to listen to an episode but I’m unable because I am being asked to pay to listen instead. I already support Fresh Air when I give money to my local station each month. Please don’t interfere with my listening to an episode since I already support it in this other way. Also I object to all the ads that are increasingly thrown at us. I donate a lot of money and shouldn’t have to listen to ads as well. It’s getting to be a serious problem.
2022-10-17

17. Great show BUT some criticisms - I love Teri Gross and Dave Davies! Great interviewers and a fantastic show! However, they do a terrible job of noting in the episode description when its a rerun. I have too many other shows in the queue and would rather not hear something I’ve already played. Also, why rerun an episode from years ago on a Tuesday? Save that for Rerun Friday or a holiday. Thank you.
2022-10-14

18. Terry Gross.... The Best Interviewer Ever! - Seemingly born out of her natural curiosity, Terry Gross is masterful in presenting “Fresh Air.” She asks insightful questions and draws out honest answers —even if it deftly requires a little further probing. Most importantly, Terry makes the story about her guest and NOT about herself as so often is the case with most hosts! Indeed, Terry Gross with each installment is a breath of .... “Fresh Air.”
2022-10-13

19. Have been listening forever … AND - I have been among the longest of longtime listeners, and generally speaking I love this show. And as a longtime listener I’m able to make a couple observations that lessen my rating. Chief among them is the lack of source diversity. For those who would read this in a narrow way, I will say what this means is that the show goes to the same sources— same outlets and journos over and over again. When I was younger I didn’t see this as a problem, becuz this is what I knew — this was a source of intelligent info for me. But as I’ve grown older, I’ve found this a serious problem: NYT, WaPo, NYer, ProPublica, etc., have zero ownership of truth and your constant reliance on them belies an East Coast frame of bias that I just find increasingly intolerable. In short, the journalism landscape has changed and you have not adapted in any meaningful way. You can do dynamic and informative invus with journos who aren’t saying the same thing over and over w/o providing any challenging content for listeners. Would love to hear something different.
2022-10-05

Jason Weiser and Carissa Weiser tell stories from myths, legends, and folklore that have shaped cultures throughout history. Some, like the stories of Aladdin, King Arthur, and Hercules are stories you think you know, but with surprising origins. Others are stories you might not have heard, but really should. All the stories are sourced from world folklore, but retold for modern ears. These are stories of wizards, knights, Vikings, dragons, princesses, and kings from the time when the world beyo...

Release date: 2023-03-22

Comments

1. Only podcast I actually pay for - This became my hyper fixation in . When I started listening I thought I’d never be able to listen to all of them…. I was wrong I ran out of episodes so now I pay for it and then two weeks later I ran out of the subscriber episodes. This is the perfect podcast. His voice is nice and he doesn’t try too hard for asmr or be weird about it which is a reason why I don’t listen to books on tapes. All of the stories are interesting and cool that they are from all cultures.
2023-03-16

2. Favorite podcast by far - I’ve been listening to Myths and Legends for years and it never lets me down! Great stories, great narrator commentary, and such a great learning experience every week. This is the show that got me ‘into’ podcasts and basically the only one I regularly listen to (besides Scoundrel, also by the Wiesers)
2023-03-03

3. This is an interesting podcast - I’ve never heard most of the stories on this podcast and he dose a good job at keeping as true to the facts as he can, well adding some artistic embellishment for the sake of having a satisfying story. You serenely know your legends and keep a good monotone voice that ignites the imagination, thank you for the entertaining story. Keep up the good work ( ;
2023-02-13

4. Amazing progression - I recently found this podcast, as I recently decided to listen to podcasts on my commute to work. I never had listen to them regularly. I found this one and listened to and . I love the story of Angry Bird! I just listened to the st episode and was amazed how it sounded compared to the storytelling now! Amazing progression!! Can’t wait to get caught up lol
2023-02-10

5. Why do you hate your own podcast? - It doesn’t feel like you enjoy talking about myths and legends at all. You drone on in a bored monotone like you’re giving a bad book report and constantly make little sarcastic comments to let the audience know how lame the story is. Cracking a couple of jokes is one thing, but it genuinely feels like you don’t even like the stories you’re telling.
2023-02-09

6. Solid Entertainment - Long time listener, and have enjoyed every moment. I love some of the modern retellings to these tales. They’re perfect for long car rides, sharing with the kids, or to clean the house to. Jason is a great story teller, who stays true to tales message, and at the same time does a good job taking care of his audience.
2023-02-07

7. LOVE - Saw a shirt that said “DadMan” in a Batman shape and instantly thought of you Jason I’m a huge Greek myth nerd. I love the life you bring to the characters. Personally, I see Zeus as, well, spoiled, petty, youngest child Zeus. Poseidon is kinda a stereotypical middle child. I see Hades (my personal fav, bc he’s so different than his brothers) as like a tall, dark, business man. Owning piles of diamonds and precious jewels, keeping to himself and not associating with his brothers. His only joy in his secluded life is Persephone. And yes, in a lot of tellings he kidnaps her, but there are other tellings that say that they fell in love. I choose to only look at those. It seems more realistic somehow. (Idk how it just does) LOL, I got carried away. If I let myself go off, you would have way too much to read. There’s so much I could say about King Arthur, Norse mythology, Monkey King, etc etc etc! But basically, I love the way y'all tell your stories. You make them engaging but smooth, humorous but also emotional. And I love the little morals you find and discuss at the end. I could go on, but I’ll wrap up by hoping that you know how grateful I am for you two (Jason & Carisa), for the stories you tell and spread. THANK YOU Also, every time you tell the actual stories behind classic fairytales, and make sure and tell at the beginning that the story may not be the best for children, the wheels in my head start turning. So hear me out. I know how busy y’all are, and that y’all already have a ton of podcasts you’re doing, but what if y’all did a podcast telling fairytales for children? With Carisa telling the stories? Idk, in the times I’ve heard your (Carisa) voice in ads, and in the ep of fictional that you did, and scoundrel, I couldn’t help but think how fun it would be if you had a podcast where you told fairytales. It might be a terrible idea, but think abt it? I only said .% of what I wanted to say. It’s not my fault I’m obsessed. It’s the butter cat’s fault
2023-02-07

8. Why though ? - I see soOooOoOOoOoOoOo many commenters saying stuff like: “TOO MANY ADS! DISAPPOINTING, GREAT PODCAST BUT TOO MANY ADS BUT OTHERWISE I LOVE IT BUT TOO MANY ADS!” But like would you like the podcast or no ads cause they NEED the ad money to keep the podcast going. I personally can’t sleep without it. I don’t understand people who don’t like this.
2023-01-13

9. WOW - I e been listening to this show for years and recently became a member love it. PLEASE redo the older Viking podcasts. I’m obsessed with this show and those are my absolute favorite episodes. I would love to hear them anew. This show has made me consider getting my masters in folklore please PLEASE do it.
2022-12-26

10. Great podcast, but fast paced - I love this podcast and have been listening for years, but for some reason the episodes from the more recent years are harder for me to focus on, and I keep zoning out and having to go back. I think the tone and pace of the older early year episodes was different...their just easier to follow. Anyone else feel this way? Maybe some of the pacing style from earlier episodes could be brought back? I would love that so much
2022-12-15

11. Better and better - This is my favorite podcast. The writing was always great but continues to improve episode over episode. The stories are funny, poignant and fantastically told. I find myself frequently analogizing real life situations with Grimm fairytales or the Monkey King’s exploits; I’m sure my family and friends are equally amused and worried by that. Please never stop this podcast. Also reload your merch! Take my money :)
2022-11-22

The world's top authors and critics join host Gilbert Cruz and editors at The New York Times Book Review to talk about the week's top books, what we're reading and what's going on in the literary world.

Release date: 2023-03-10

Comments

1. I used to look forward to this each week - The old format was a podcast I would enjoy first thing Saturday morning as I relaxed at the end of the week. The new format isn’t worth listening to, let alone getting excited about. I miss industry news, author interviews, and hearing a group of reviewers present what they read recently. I felt like I was in conversation with other book lovers and always came away with more titles to read. This format is forced and shallow.
2023-03-24

2. A bit better - I did enjoy this week’s episode, with the return of various editors talking about the books they are reading. I hope this will be a regular part of the podcast in coming weeks. I appreciate that Gilbert Cruz let the editors take the lead in the conversation. The podcast still needs to be longer and especially needs to bring back interviews with authors. Nevertheless, this is a step in the right direction. I hope this means that the podcast is still a work in progress and we can hope for better things to come.
2023-03-17

3. NYT Book Review slips - Hate to pile on, as Gilbert seems like a nice guy. But the show has gone from sublime to nothing special. Whose idea was it to have the boss “interview” subordinates each week? That makes no sense in terms of production or journalism. He talks as much or more than they do, for starters. This was an ornament of the NYT; now it sounds like something mashed together on deadline with a minimal budget. As someone else noted, you have so many great people on staff — not to speak of all the authors out there. What a loss. ... Is Alexandra Alter at all interested? She seems to have real literary strength as well as towering reporting skills.
2023-03-14

4. Miss the podcast - I loved the podcast and I’m looking forward to its return. I loved the interviews, the publishing news and especially enjoyed hearing about what everyone is reading. The reruns are ok but I’ve basically stopped listening and I just check in to see if it’s something I haven’t heard or don’t remember. So the new content is ok as far as it goes but we are only getting %. So sad
2023-03-12

5. Shorten A Podcast But Make It Seem Twice As Long - I was missing this Pod so much during its hiatus. Couldn’t find any info on when or whether it would return after the loss of the inimitable Pamela Paul. Was so excited to see new episodes appear in my feed. Was so disappointed to listen to them. Is this the final iteration? Because it’s terrible. Really- NYT. Just kill it- don’t make it languish in this painful state. Such a loss to my pod library.
2023-03-11

6. Not a fan - The new format is a big disappointment. I miss Pamela Paul with her witty, relaxed interview style. Guests were interesting and the longer format allowed for penetrating discussions. We now have brief reviews of current literature told by NYT staff and not the authors. Not worth the subscription. Will drop unless real changes are made. Replace Gilbert who enjoys telling tales of himself, which are mostly boring and self-serving, at best.
2023-03-11

7. Gilbert Cruz - please stop inserting yourself - Perhaps it’s the nerves. Perhaps you just need to hit your stride, feel comfortable in your new position, get a better sense of the audio medium. It’s one thing if you have something insightful to contribute (as Pamela Paul’s wide range and recall in reading enabled her to do with such seeming ease); otherwise the host’s role is to facilitate guests’ best performance. If you catch yourself about to say for the nth time “I really don’t know much about …”, “I haven’t read much of …”, then hold the thought and let those who do know and have read do the talking. This kind of knee-jerk self-insertion that serves no purpose than to draw attention to the self sounds puerile and unprofessional. All the other regulars — the critics, editors, reporters — had better on-air manner. Beats me why NYT didn’t choose someone with more proven experience to take over. Giving this once beloved podcast a bit more time to find its feet again, but very disappointed so far. Can NYT provide a bit of coaching and guidance? Perhaps pay Pamela Paul to consult-produce? We miss you (and your grapefruit rants), Pamela!!! ———————— One month later: Please just give Gilbert Cruz a pop culture podcast already, and let people who actually care about literary culture take back the Book Review. It is painfully clear pop culture is where his heart is at. Occasionally some books might enter his pop realm, but books just aren’t really his thing.
2023-03-11

8. Formerly great, now a waste - This was one of my favorite podcasts. Pamela Paul is an incredible interviewer, turning dialogues with authors into conversations and making me interested in books I would have otherwise had no interest in reading. Plus, the news from the book world and what staffers are reading segments were great. I realize not everyone has the same skill set, but this show is now dreadful and I’m unsubscribing after years of listening. This is the New York Times—if the editor lacks the skill at interviewing, I know for certain the talent pool is there in the staff writers to create great author interviews and a great podcast. Right now, it’s a waste.
2023-03-06

9. Where are you, Book Review Podcast?? - This ‘reimagined’ podcast is a sad, sad shadow of its former self, which was stellar. A single theme with a single guest and a host who seems to always turn the conversation back to his own limited experience (usually his words, and then we get to listen to the guest console that insecurity.) Ugh. How do these changes get approved? Did the podcasts avid following mean nothing? This new version is an unpleasant waste of time.
2023-02-27

10. Don’t fix what wasn’t broken - Dwight Garner and Jennifer Szalai have always been such excellent voices on this podcast. I do miss Pamela Paul, John Williams, and Parul Seghal. Listening to these great thinkers round-table about books was always my favorite part of this podcast. Not sure why the new leadership felt the need to disintegrate the previous and very popular format. Is the NYT actively trying to drive away listeners? This was my favorite podcast for years. It wasn’t broken, so please stop trying to fix it.
2023-02-25

11. Disappointed - I hate to admit that I’m very disappointed with the new format of the Book Review podcast. I have loved this podcast from the very first one I experienced! I don’t understand the premise for the change but waited anxiously for the new podcasts hoping I would continue to love them. I loved hearing from the authors, themselves, during the interviews. Not only did they share their ideas but also a wealth of information they learned in the process. I’ve picked up so many wonderful books!! Given the current format, I can learn as much, if not more, from reading the jacket. Please reconsider the changes you’ve made.
2023-02-23

12. Awful now - This went from being my absolute favorite podcast to being pretty much unlistenable. The hour-long podcast format with author interviews and weekly critic panels has been dumped for a dull minutes of interviewing NYTs employees on uninteresting topics. New host Gilbert Cruz also seems much more interested in talking about himself than he is in asking questions. He’s just terrible. Unsubscribing until the Book Review gets its act together.
2023-02-22

13. Formerly great, horrible now - For all the loyal listeners betrayed by the weak Re-do of this podcast, try the BBC’s “Books and Authors”. Unlike the new host here, the BBC’s host is very well-read and a fine, articulate interviewer. Gilbert Cruz doesn’t seem to have the necessary breadth of knowledge that is required. Where are the author interviews? Where are the editors discussing the books they are reading? Where is the wide-ranging discussion of publishing trends? Now this podcast is only Gilbert Cruz interviewing editors, who work for him (the Executive Editor of the Book Review), one-on -one. It’s boring and he’s clearly out of his depth. That’s what happens when the Times hires someone with a background in media and culture rather than books to head the Book Review. Here’s hoping John Williams starts a new podcast at the Washington Post. I have unfollowed this one, regretfully.
2023-02-20

14. Disappointing - It is so disappointing that the NYT Book Review podcast is taking so long to adjust its format. Personally, I like the current format. Hopefully you’ll come up with something or someone, sooner than later. This podcast is such a disappointment after the wonderful ones by Pamela Paul and John Williams. This really isn’t up to the New York Times Standards and the past wonderful author interviews. It doesn’t look like much thought was put into this new format.
2023-02-18

15. New format very disappointing - The new format of discussing one book with a reviewer is not at all what the podcast used to be- great interviews with authors, updates from the publishing world that were very interesting and discussions about what book reviewers were reading!!! I have searched for other book podcasts but none compare with previous format! This is not one I will follow.
2023-02-14

16. NEW FORMAT- NOT A FAN! - I can’t figure the number of miles I walked while enjoying the previous NYT Book Review podcasts. They were a glorious mix of author interviews, book world intrigue, and round table discussions. I came away with multiple titles I couldn’t wait to embrace and an insight into authors and the publishing world I hadn’t had before. So far, I’ve waited an interminably long time for some new and improved, reimagined book review podcast, only to find a tired and stale discussion about one gossipy book, from a Times staffer. I can read the review of this book online and glean the same information. To add to my new misery this podcast seems much shorter than the previous iteration, wait, maybe for that I should be grateful.
2023-02-12

17. That long for so little?! - After a months-long hiatus to plan “a new iteration of the show,” the podcast’s first episode under Gilbert Cruz’s stewardship has dropped, and it’s a dud. Its concern with defining terms—“big,” “make”—was not only a touch pedantic, it betrayed a focus on the technicalities of the publishing, and reviewing, industry rather than on books themselves. The segment sounded like an infomercial—short snippets about “big” books due out over the next few weeks/months—than the (usually) fascinating conversations with authors and staff members of the years past. Hard to imagine that months and months of conversation among intelligent people resulted in this. Not a good omen.
2023-02-06

18. This used to be my favorite podcast. - One star for the currently absentee nature of what was once a -star podcast. This was my favorite podcast for many years. Then a change in NY Times Book Review editorial oversight resulted in its confusingly touted retooling (sure, okay…change can be good) and then complete disappearance (thanks for caring about your audience). That wouldn’t be so troublesome if there had been some adequate and ongoing communication with listeners and readers, but even reruns (which were a somewhat satisfying interim solution) came to a dead stop. And nary an update about this from the new editor, which seems to speak to some serious lack of understanding about loyalty-building and audience relationships built on trust. I miss all of the regular and frequently new critic voices and perspectives, but after this, I’m not likely to embrace or value the podcast presence of the new editor.
2023-01-29

19. In four months only new episodes? - This podcast was fully formed and successful when Mr Cruz took over the NYTBR sometime in august/September and John Williams left for the WPost. It should not take three months to reimagine a series such as this podcast even if one thinks the series needed reimagining, which it did not.
2022-12-17

Host Jordan Lloyd Bookey speaks with authors and reading enthusiasts to explore ways to build a stronger culture of reading in our communities. They'll dive into their personal experiences, inspirations, and why their stories and ideas are connecting so well with kids.

Release date: 2023-03-07

Comments

1. Well Made and Worth Sharing - This is a fantastic podcast, highlighting popular, children and teen authors. Episodes highlight the authors experiences and writing process. This is a great podcast to share with students who are studying the authors highlighted. It’s also a great way for students and teachers to interact with Beanstack. Highly recommended.
2022-12-30

2. Fascinating for any reader, teacher, human! - I started listening to the reading culture about three months ago, and I love it! The authors are not only excellent writers, but they share their insights on life, growing up, reading, compassion, bravery – – and of course the importance of libraries and books! My “to be read“ pile just keeps growing!
2022-12-13

3. Such a great addition to my library! - I was so happy when I discovered this podcast! I first found out about it in October with Lamar Giles’ episode and the elementary-middle grade students at my library were looking for scary books in time for Halloween. Now I’m book club, the kids are always looking forward to the new reading challenges each author does… and the prizes I bring for completing the challenge!
2022-12-13

Dana Perino, co-host of The Five and America’s Newsroom on the FOX News Channel, returns to the world of audio with a new limited time podcast, “Everything Will Be Okay with Dana Perino”. Building off the success of her best-selling book of the same name, Dana provides an unequaled brand of advice built on real life experience and interviews experts and individuals that make a difference in the lives of others. 

Release date: 2023-03-20

Comments

1. Disappointed in Dana - I enjoy hearing Dana on The and have gotten to know her better through this podcast. I thought I knew what she told for: conservative values. Therefore it was very easy to support her via this podcast… However, since her promoting and airing the story of a couple that transitioned their daughter at -years-old and not condemning this action as child abuse, I can no longer support this podcast. She has shown her true colors and does not stand for the conservative values she claims. It’s one think you vote Republican or be critical of the left, it’s another to openly support this vile part of our culture and push it to millions as normal, brave, and acceptable. Fox News can do better. Dana can do better.
2022-06-14

2. Wish I’d heard this podcast yrs ago! - I’m a huge fan of Fox News and so appreciate this intelligent and authentic podcast. And even though I grew up on MTV with Kennedy in that realm, and enjoy her on Fox when I get to see her, I am newly impressed with her from this episode! So important to feel acknowledged from other’s similar emotions and experiences and thank you both for the reminder to give myself grace.
2022-06-02

3. I needed this - Thank you to Dana Perino for hosting a podcast that is timely, educational and inspiring. It’s been so good for my mental health wellness. I’ve received great book recommendations, discovered new music, and even some good advice and words I’ve passed on to my own daughter when she was stressed. Everything WILL be okay.
2021-10-24

4. Terrible. - I suppose I always knew Chris was the morals of the podcast but after Fix firing him for starkly political reasons I find it both disgusting and traitorous for Dana to hijack the feed of a show that was built of his authenticity for a totally fake and highly produced show. Sad to see that she is just a puppet who actually only reads scripts. I’ll tell you what was a real gem — I’ll just have to get my stirewalt content on the Dispatch but it’s a shame Dana has put on her muzzle and gone along with the Big Lie in order to collect her paycheck from Fox.
2021-10-01

5. Your daily dose of positive - This review is less episode specific and more a review of Everything Will Be Okay. If you are looking to take away something positive from a podcast this one never misses. In my opinion Dana Perino is one of the most trusted persons in journalism today. This podcast reaches outside the news cycle to deliver life tools to make us all better and more present. I hope this podcast has a long run!
2021-09-06

6. Wow I loved this podcast with Jesse so much - Dana I’m so happy that you had Jesse on. I’m currently reading his book now. I absolutely love and adore you,Jesse and Greg. The stories you talked about had me laughing so much. I loved Jesse’s insight and perspective. I had no idea he helped with Jessica’s law. I have so much respect for him for doing that. I mentioned you should air the breaks on Fox nation Dana. I have a feeling you have amazing breaks. I hope one day I can come and watch all of you tape the five. I have to admit I miss you Dana when you’re not there and same goes for Jesse and Greg. You’re the phenomenal three. I love hearing you laugh at the mom texts Dana. I also love how you can feel the genuine love and respect between you and Jesse. Jesse made a very wise choice in picking his first podcast. You want only the best Dana is the absolute best in the business. God bless you,Jesse and greg. I have to admit Dana on the five Dagen and Katie are my favs.
2021-07-30

7. Dana shows her true colors - I was a big fan of Dana from Bush admin and enjoyed her intellect on Fox but she seems to have abandoned that over past few years to play the role of the complicit Fox blonde. She always ducks her head in sand when faced with mistakes of own party but will gleefully and rightfully attack the other side. This podcast is an extension of her sand-hunting instead of facing reality of politics and she doesn’t even acknowledge Chris. That’s not exactly back-stabbing but feels almost as slimy and disgusting. I tried a few episodes of this but was not impressed and somewhat bored. Meanwhile, Chris’ podcast a much better and honest continuation of “i’ll tell you what”.
2021-06-17

8. Chris Stirewalt Erased - Dana, I know you’ve got to look after your career, but couldn’t Fox allow you to at least mention your former co-host? Really disappointed in the direction of my party and politics at large. When will people learn to stop cowing to a disgraced president that asks for complete loyalty, while then discarding anyone when it’s not convenient. Our presidents work for us and shouldn’t be treated as deities.
2021-05-18

9. We miss Chris!!! - This was a great podcast, and like so many other loyal fans, I used to look forward to it every single week. It was very upsetting to learn how Fox treated Chris. He is one of the smartest people in the industry, and will be missed dearly!!! It would have been nice to have gotten a final podcast episode for clarity purposes. We miss you, Chris.
2021-05-15

10. Lost one of my trusted sources for right wing news - In Trump’s right wing, I very much struggle to find a right wing opinion that isn’t gaslighting or flat out lying to maintain Trump’s wishes. This was one of those. I want to be as well rounded as possible but I can’t take the lying. Do what you have to do with the podcast, but this new season without Chris is very disappointing to me.
2021-05-14

11. Fox should be ashamed of what they did to Stirewalt - I hate giving the lowest possible review to what I suppose is Dana’s show now, because she’s a great person, but Chris was the reason to keep coming back to this show (and one of the few reasons to stick with any Fox products at this point, since they’re determined to triple down on their crazy late night audience). Honestly, I hope Dana ditches the sinking ship of FOX whenever her contract is up. It’s clear they don’t want Republicans like her, they just want to compete with Newsmax & OAN for the psycho QAnon people who believe stolen election nonsense. At least Stirewalt caught on with The Dispatch. Makes their subscription even more worthwhile.
2021-05-11

12. MISS YOU CHRIS - I can not believe what Fox did to Chris. Chris has been explaining for years why Fox has the best decision desk in the country. Then they fired him because he trusted the Math on the system they built!! Fox is just another propaganda machine of a different color. I hope Chris will start a new podcast or whatever he decides I sure hope he lands on his feet. The REAL silent majority need As many people like Chris to stay involved in Political commentary as possible. I will give Dana a listen but if she pretends Chris never existed I will be gone.
2021-05-06

13. stars for Dana Chris is a swamp rat - Dana is great but Chris has become unlistenable. Between his constant ‘yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah-yeah’, his increasingly condescending attitude, and the last straw his mess of election coverage he has forced me to unsubscribe. Would love to listen to Dana on her own podcast or with someone who isn’t a jerk. I’ll miss her insight. // update: I was hoping Dana was starting a new podcast I’d subscribe to that in a second. I’m very happy Chris and his condescending DC elitist attitude has been cancelled.
2021-04-06

14. Fox made a huge Misstep - Loved this podcast. Dana and Chris mesh well, have excellent banter, both reveal insightful inside baseball analysis. Both articulate and accomplished. Fox cutting Chris loose because he and his team called Arizona like he saw it before anyone else and Fox frowns on this? Fox used to be my go to news channel. Now I don’t watch Fox as they have decided to cater to their perceived demographic which is why I don’t watch CNN or MSNBC (aka MSNDC). Fox pathetic. Good luck as your viewers flee to even more right wing cable channels and moderate conservatives as me who will switch to BBC or similar. Your research shows this to be true. Tossing out more opinion shows masquerading as news shows is what CNN and MSNBC have done. Trust as they say is hard to earn and easily lost. You say goodbye to Chris and I say goodbye to Fox.
2021-03-28

15. I tell you what else: finished and famished - I’ve listed to Dana And Chris for a very long time time and have great respect for them. Today was my first podcast and I was sorely disappointed. It was nothing but a bunch of random ramblings with no significant content whatsoever. I’ll try one more shot but it’s got to get a LOT better to keep me engaged. You can do better than this....
2021-03-26

16. Stirewalt is a snake and perrino is a RINO - Stirewalt you are a traitor of the worst order! I hate what you did to the Arizona election of the US president. You are the cause we lost to Biden. You called the election in Arizona right after the polls closed. You are evil and corrupt. As for you Perrino, you have corrupted Faux News with your leftist liberals. You are a disgrace to Wyoming! I would give you negative stars but I can’t due to this stupid algorithm!
2021-03-05

Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects you to the world with a rich diversity of voices from literature, film, theater, and comedy. New episodes every Thursday, from Symphony Space.

Release date: 2023-03-16

Comments

1. Stories Without Personal Commentary - I agree with several fellow listeners that the podcast was better before Wolitzer became host. She is fine when limiting her commentary to the story at hand but, frequently, she inserts annoying bits and bobs from her own life. I am also dismayed to see Wolitzer being permitted to have her mother pop up on the podcast sometimes, which I feel to be an inappropriate use of Wolitzer’s platform as host. The mother’s recent story was cute, but not of the caliber listeners have come to expect. It then went on to include an interview with Wolitzer’s mother during which Meg as host shamelessly continued to promote her mother’s work, as she did during a Mother’s Day segment. That, too, included a not-terribly-interesting interview of mother by daughter, during which her mother offered rather prosaic thoughts about writing, under the guise of insights. I listen for the stories, not for background about Meg — or her mother. Meg seems not to understand or care about this. (Does anyone on the Selected Shorts’ Board read these reviews?)
2023-02-26

2. Wish Meg Wolitzer would keep herself out of it - Loved this podcast until she began hosting. I listen because I am interested in the authors and the readers — I don’t dislike Wolitzer as a writer but this series is NOT about her. It’s annoying to me to hear her insert her into it so much — enough so that I no longer subscribe.
2023-02-13

3. What has happened? - The amount of stories that include topics of sex and children TOGETHER is extremely concerning. What on earth is happening here? There’s trillions of stories out there to choose from, yet the same weird and outright pedophilic themes keep being pushed. It seems like they’re trying very hard to normalize these sick topics. I cannot be the only person noticing this.
2023-02-12

4. No stories here - What is this? There are only episodes and maybe a third are stories; it’s mostly interviews and discussions. I realize many hosts desperately want to make a living talking to interesting people or sharing their thoughts, but don’t deceive us by pretending this is a fiction podcast.
2023-01-11

5. What is Happening? - I used to love Selected Shorts but now I have to skip through the host’s parts because she is SO irritating. Lately, the stories are being replayed without any indication in the description. Are you sure you want to continue the podcast? Unless there are changes, I’ll unfollow.
2023-01-05

6. Enjoyable, educational, fun, entertaining, and relaxing. - I have been following this Podcast quite a while. I look forward with excitement bto each new release and play it right away. I listen to this Podcast while I knit on a project such as socks, a sweater, or some such item. They go together so well. I recommend this Podcast to anyone and everyone. Enjoy
2022-12-05

7. Used to be great - I applaud SoS for years of bringing the world brilliant short stories read by really talented people. Now I’m wondering: are there no longer any good stories? The quality has gone downhill in my opinion; I am hearing more and more “fable”-style stories that, as another reviewer observed, seem more like college or high-school English projects. And the readers for the most part deliver the stories as if they were doing cold reads. Like others, I find the protracted hosting and interviews unnecessary. So sorry! I’m going to see if I can dig up archive versions of the series from its heyday.
2022-11-21

8. A favorite - I have been listening to the show for several years. It is beautifully and professionally performed and produced Thanks so much! One constructive criticism: please consider reducing or eliminating Meg Worlitzer’s comments/monologue the beginning of the show and in between stories. I’m sorry to day it, but They are too often boring and irrelevant .
2022-09-09

9. I listen to SS less than I used to - I still savor the few “selected” stories that are worthy of a good listen. But lately, the stories are not very interesting. I loved it a few years ago when Leonard Nimoy read “What we talk about, when we talk about love” (I realize Leonard is diseased - but think you could replay)or Linda Lavin’s reading of Grace Paley stories. I loved the short story “Deep Lie the Woods” and “Illusions” where a couple become separated in the desert and the woman tries to help a family who are con artists. There are so many great stories out there. I do not know who is selecting them now, vs who selected them in the past - but please have faith that your readers can understand complex stories … because lately they are just flat. Meg does a great job of hosting - but the host of “Too Hot for Radio” voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard … sorry … but it is impossible for me to listen to her voice. OK - sorry to be a bit negative - I am hanging in there, hoping for a return to the past. Sincerely, Raine
2022-08-21

10. Disappointing - This was my very favorite podcast for many years. I saved episodes for bedtime to savor before sleep. No more. The new host Meg Wolitzer has taken this delightful well crafted professional show by the wonderful Isaiah Scheffer to an uninteresting vanity project. I find her so distracting w her ME ME ME. The best readers are gone too, it appears. Too bad. It was perfect.
2022-06-04

11. What is going on - Are there directors? Rehearsals? Or do they just come from the sound stage of their sit coms to speed read through volunteer gigs? More than half of the stories are ones I cringe through because of the very very poor quality of the reading. The more famous and busier the reader, the worse the reading. From the first to the last word of capotes short story I was slack jawed. Not to mention that the intro was literally as long as the story. Then the first line of the next story just starts with a mistake. Is there a period after counter? This sounds like someone had never read the story before. SS has always had a smattering of emotive readers who over do it. That’s for the last years. Maybe bc I’ve decided to give it a try again over Covid I’m poorly conditioned for performances like the ones I’ve been hearing. Also I’ve been spoiled by stellar performances on audible by no name readers of superior skill. Ok I get it audible is edited and this is live. All the more reason to rehearse and direct these readings.
2022-04-29

12. Used to be better - I used to love listening to SS a few years ago. The actors and authors reading were fantastic, but now the “too hot for radio” is just for pearl clutching boomers. It’s gotten so boring. I used to be able to go back years in order to find the perfect story to fall asleep to, but now you have your pick of . No thanks
2021-12-07

13. Disappointed in “Buck Boy” - Even if you’re Black, even if you’ve won the highest literary awards in the country, it is not okay to stereotype, mock & insult Black people. I hated Mr. McBride’s short story on so many levels. So let me just say, even if you have good intentions, “Buck Boy” is not only racist, it’s dehumanizing! Every Black person in the story except for his sister is stupid & trifling, especially Buck Boy, who McBride wants to show (stolen money in his cold dead hands) deserves to be killed. The only person the reader should have compassion for is the Asian man who killed Buck Boy after he robbed him. He is the only one who is decent in his concern for Buck Boy’s funeral costs, burial site, but strangely not his life. I racially classify characters because it was McBride’s whole point. While a whole community of black folks, from mother to minister don’t care, don’t even show up for his funeral, they just want money, things, & dope. When Toni Morrison included some of our peoples’ eccentric names, she explained how the name came about & we appreciated the wit & truth behind it. With McBride it feels mocking & insulting. If a white person wrote this terrible racist story of stereotypes he or she would be canceled. Well for this one lone Black woman, Mr. McBride is canceled. I will not read anymore of his books & I’ll side-eye Riverside Books. I’ve enjoyed Selected Shorts, but will have to take a break from it too. Thanks for the opportunity to give feedback.
2021-09-12

14. Please, open up the archives!!! - We keep cycling through the same handful of stories, and it really is upsetting. I am unsubscribing… And I will be boycotting your sponsor Zabar’s, until you start putting up some new content .. Or , if you go a little deeper into the archives. And one star, until things change !
2021-07-14

15. No, no,no! - In these traumatizing times, I don’t want to hear political essays, charming as the readers are, I want ESCAPEs as ez a we d as z a a sad dawa. For an hour, just one measly hour, a week, I want to forget that politics and DC and campaigns, and bitter, violent partisanship don’t exist. Can’t you give that to me? Please?
2021-06-10

16. The ” Pianist - I wanted to share a few episodes with my father-in-law while he’s recovering from COVID and poof! they’ve disappeared!! I thought they weren’t going to disappear until spring... when the weather warms up... like magic... Seriously, this man could use a good laugh- what’s a girl to do when the ” pianist goes missing? PS- I found another reading of the ” you-know-who and it was terrible. It’s really ironic that the somewhat vague punchline was the only thing that disappeared...
2021-02-18

17. David Sedaris is ignorant, ableist, and lacking in empathy. - I sure love Zadie Smith’s work! However, I can’t stomach David Sedaris’ voice since reading his hateful, bigoted, ignorant essay about his sister, who had committed suicide earlier that year. I used to think he was funny; now I just hear him as snide and cruel.
2020-12-15

18. Less “performing” please - Perhaps I’m wrong, but I thought a few years ago Selected Shorts used “readers,” not “performers,” to present the stories. I agree that it is good to have readers who understand the material, who speak clearly, and who have pleasant voices. But lately, the stories seem to have become mere vehicles for actors to show off how much they can emote and how many versatile voices they can use. The quality of the writing now takes second place to the actors’ egos. The podcast will be better when the priorities are reversed: choose well-written material; present it by articulate readers who are intent on making the stories—not themselves—shine. Eve Brouwer
2020-10-17

19. Sadly Mediocre - I've listened for many years. The stories have gone down in quality and depth - very shallow plots, predictable writing, mainstream themes that aren't very stimulating: obvious, pedestrian responses to mundane melodramas read breathlessly to give them the intensity that they don't inherently have. The stories sound like they were written by college students or genre writers. What happened? This podcast seems like a reflection of American society's dumbing down, lack of artistic sophistication and grit. I go back every now and then to check out a podcast that I once loved. It's vapid.
2020-10-11

What Should I Read Next? is the show for every reader who has ever finished a book and faced the problem of not knowing what to read next. Each week, Anne Bogel, of the blog Modern Mrs Darcy, interviews a reader about the books they love, the books they hate, and the books they're reading now. Then, she makes recommendations about what to read next. The real purpose of the show is to help YOU find your next read. To learn more or apply to be on the show visit whatshouldireadnextpodcast.com.

Release date: 2023-03-14

Comments

1. J Waterhouse - I eagerly look forward to each episode. After discovering Anne Bogel’s podcast and book club, my reading life was truly enriched in ways it has never been before. I have been listening faithfully for about a year, but I am glad to have the back episodes to listen to to hold me over until the next Tuesday’s episode drops. Anne is an amazing book guide and life guru. Best book podcast out there!!
2023-03-23

2. My what to read list has exploded! - I’m late to the game in finding this podcast and I am obsessed. I love the dialogue, Anne’s smart and infectious style, and of course, the book talk! I’ve been an avid reader for decades but have never thought so much about “my reading life.” Love this podcast!
2023-03-20

3. This podcast changed my reading life forever! - Words cannot express how much I adore this podcast!! Anne is a book goddess who is the enchanting host of this delightful show. Each week, she interviews a fellow bookworm about their reading life and dispenses the advice of what they should read next. When I started listening, I expected to be interested in what other book lovers were reading. What I did not expect was how I have connected with Anne and her guests. I have read many of the recommended books and some have become my new favorites. My to be read list had never been longer. As a faithful listener if this show, I know I will never again be vexed by the question, what should I read next?
2023-03-16

4. Book Readers Come Listen!! - If you love books or love to read, this is the podcast for you! I leave each episode with sticky notes filled with new books to put on my TBR list. Anne has such a lovely voice and I love that she lets her guests talk and explain their likes/dislikes without judgement. The episodes are shorter which allows me to stay focused and engaged. Highly recommend! Want to add a note: I’ve seen many reviews lately that Anne and this podcast has become “woke” or “political.” This really saddens me because I truly believe Anne and this podcast is trying to showcase stories for ALL people and don’t see why this is a bad thing? She and her team do such an amazing job showcasing books that aren’t just in the top Booktok or Bookstagram posts. She finds books that are meaningful and that everyone can connect with. We appreciate you, Anne!
2023-02-23

5. My favorite “walking” podcast - I learn about so many wonderful books and reading tips listening to Anne Bogel. Since I started listening to this podcast (and then joining the Modern Mrs Darcy book club), I’ve kicked the level of my reading life up a notch — in quantity but mostly in quality and variety. I’ll actually never wonder what to read next. Thanks to Anne Bogel, I have a long, long list of enticing choices
2023-02-21

6. The perfect podcast for voracious readers - This podcast is my go-to place for all things books and reading! My friends and family hear all about “my favorite book podcaster,” Anne Bogel, because I’m constantly talking about books I loved after I discovered them through WSIRN. Anne is thoughtful, funny, and entertaining as she helps her wide variety of guests from all walks of life find their next read. Thanks for always keeping my TBR list full!
2023-02-07

7. Tuesday Commute Delight - I mostly work from home, except on Tuesdays. On Tuesdays, I typically have an hour drive into the office. My commute is now something I look forward to as the time when I get to listen in to book talk with Anne and her guest. I've gotten so many good ideas from this podcast on what I should read next and so enjoy listening to others talk about what they loved, and hated in books. It is a book nerd's delight! Keep up the great episodes!
2023-01-31

8. New subscriber - I just found this podcast & have forwarded the link to half a dozen friends after having listened to - episodes. Even when the guests/recommendations aren’t for me, it’s great to hear about what drives other’s book selections. And my reading list is so much more interesting, now!
2023-01-12

9. One of my favorite book podcast - I think I have listened to every single episode and loved % of them. I started when Covid hit and I was taking long walks everyday. Now I have to wait every week for a new episode. Anne is warm, funny, knowledgeable and attentive. Each episode almost feels like I’m meeting with a friend and chatting about books. Even if her guests don’t always have the same taste, I always find it interesting to hear about their life, their reading life. I am always amazed at how articulate they are. I have learnt so much about books, about myself as a reader and my TBR has never been longer. Anne and this podcast have definitely expanded my reading horizons.
2022-11-22

10. Favorite - I’ve been listening for several months now, and this is my new favorite podcast. Perfect for winding down at night, starting the day gently, or going about your day. Anne never fails to provide thoughtful recommendations specific to each reader and listeners get to benefit from the process. My reading list has grown to a delightful length thanks to this podcast.
2022-10-01

11. Wonderful Portal into the Magical World of Books - I’m a long-time listener of What Should I Read Next and have been introduced to so many fabulous books, authors and genres over the years. While I tend to gravitate toward literary fiction, I’ve dipped my toe into romance (thank you, Emily Henry), science fiction (like Blake Crouch), non-fiction (Four Thousand Weeks was a recent hit) and more. My very favorite episodes are the ones that talk about middle grade and picture books as well as adult ones, as I have kids this age and love reflecting back on myself as a young reader. The recent episode with Charnaie Gordon that discussed diverse books for all ages was fantastic, such a treat. Also, Anne has the most lovely voice, soothing and joyful. Keep up the excellent work, WSIRN team!
2022-08-31

12. Hands down my favorite podcast! - This is hands down my favorite podcast. I love listening to Anne and those she interviews to learn about people’s reading lives and the books they love. As a librarian, I’m super impressed with Anne’s ability to suggest books to readers on the fly! Also joined the Patreon and am looking forward to the extra content. Thank you!
2022-08-19

13. Woke - I used to listen to you every week, knowing that , yes, you were a Liberal, but it didn’t bother me much. You still had a great voice, and some good recommendations that weren’t too woke for me. After Trump was elected, you and ALL my other fun, book, beauty, entertainment and lifestyle podcasts made it clear, that you do not want ANY Conservatives commenting on your podcast and requesting non-woke books. If you change your mind, let me know. Unfortunately, Conservatives don’t have very many fiction books out there. Lots of truth in their non-fiction, though. Be prepared …we are already in ‘The Great Reset’. ( WEF.org)
2022-07-27

14. Love! - This podcast has saved my sanity the last years. With the overwhelming news of world events, the pandemic, and being a first time stay at home mom, this podcast has been a go to. At the end of almost every episode I add a new book to my TBR list. The last years have been my best reading years yet despite being in grad school, working part time, and being a first time mom. This podcast has encouraged me to give audiobooks a try (I love them), use my local library more, and pick-up so many great titles I never would have read before. Thank you Anne and Team for putting out enjoyable, inspiring, and consistent content!
2022-07-01

15. In LOVE - I’m a Librarian and I can’t stay away from this podcast. I am currently reading the / deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle. My summer books and going to add the HEAT, but in a different way. I have a love affair with vampire romance. A patron turned me onto Katie Marie Moning, I can’t wait to start reading..
2022-05-18

16. This is my type of podcast - I’m an avid reader myself and I enjoy this podcast so much. I enjoy how Anne talks to different people and how each is very enthusiastic about reading you can just hear the love they have for books in their voices. Each episode gives me great recommendations of what to read next. My ultimate source for imagination. Thank you Anne from one book enthusiast to the next.
2022-04-27

17. So many great recommendations ! - This is a great show with lively an interesting conversation between the host and her guests.If you love books, you will get so many great recommendations and also delight in the inner reading lives. My only critique is that the host sometimes drops syllables at the end of words and I have to listen on a very loud volume to hear her. Thank you for such a great show
2022-04-19

18. Best thing ever for a reader to listen to - Anne makes everything sound like a book I might enjoy. I eagerly await new episodes and in between enjoy relistening to older ones. I love the variety of guests and her and her team's easy going style. Thank you Anne for making my reading life so much richer!
2022-04-17

19. Definitely a staple for reading enthusiasts - I tried several podcasts on reading and book recommendations, but finally settled happily on What Should I Read Next? as my primary go-to. The interview format, with equal focus on learning about each guest and hearing about books, hits just the right note. I particularly appreciate the diversity week over week, both in guests themselves and the books discussed. Its interesting to hear how a book which was not right for one guest is a book much loved by a different guest, and why each felt the way they did. Anne’s soothing voice, gentle style and no judgement approach are a great complement to the content. This podcast has been a staple now for well over a year and I look forward to each new episode.
2022-04-13

A monthly reading and conversation with the New Yorker fiction editor Deborah Treisman.

Release date: 2023-03-07

Comments

1. Meh.. - Having a female try to lower her voice to read a story from a males point of view was cringy.. kinda like how all the empowered women would freak out if a man tried to read a woman’s story and raised his voice higher .. how one sided the world has gotten.. if your gunna be so angry about one aspect be the same about another..
2022-12-17

2. No need to feature a man who SA’d - I am really disappointed that Sherman Alexie gave the reading in the April episode. He doesn’t deserve this platform (see articles from exposing his long history of using his fame to corner, intimidate and coerce women into sx). He also has worked to thwart the rise and success of women in the writing industry. Instead, female Indigenous writers would be a much better group to pull from. There are many that could be invited, and as listeners, we would be much the better for it.
2022-11-19

3. Richness - Unfortunately I have never found what I have been seeking in book groups. Alas, I have found it here in The New Yorker’s Fiction podcast. Everything and much more. I even take part in the post discussion, adding my cents, agreements and disagreements. The richness comes in having such good guides to facilitate these discussions. Very rich, indeed.
2022-11-03

4. The New Yorker:Fiction - I recently discovered TNY’s podcasts and listened to three: “Truth or Fiction,” “Waiting for Death in a Hotel,” and “Zombie.” The readings and discussions that followed offered insights and background that illuminated my experience of these literary works. The podcast is a gift because it allows me to plug into literature when I’m not able to sit still and read.
2022-09-05

5. Sometimes you have to listen to a story - I have tried reading Carver any number of times. The fault (for not finding the work engaging) is mine: Between my own two ears the stories fall flat. After listening to this—that is, having the story read to me—I said, and nearly out loud, ‘Wow. I get it now. This is amazing.’ The commentary afterwards made it all the more enjoyable. I’ll go back to Carver now, see if I can read him properly.
2022-05-06

6. Listening to this podcast for most of my adult life - Listening to the discussion post the reading is like sitting in on a college Lit class, and always makes me dig deeper into the material. Love Deborah Treisman, and was introduced to this podcast during my college course on short stories with Mary Gaitskill. Haven’t stopped listening since!
2021-12-11

7. Pretty Good and One of a Kind - A unique podcast with an engaging program. My only nitpick is that Deborah can be a tad stiff with the guests. Sometimes she doesn’t meet them halfway during discussions. Other than that, I appreciate the story analyses from both parties. And I love the readings by the guest, especially if the story is a particularly good one (some of the stories can be quite a miss).
2021-10-23

8. Makes mundane tasks magical - I recently completed a very ambitious house painting project, if it were not for this podcast I would have given up. Somehow the hours and days spent painfully perched on a ladder are remembered fondly as ‘my story time’. Thank you for filling the world and smart phones with really really good stories and thoughtful discussions.
2021-06-10

9. Great podcast with great discussion - This is for the true literature lovers out there - not for those faint of heart that need something vaguely entertaining or uplifting. Deborah Treisman is excellent and the story selections are so good. I’ve found many new favorites and purchased several books from authors I’ve discovered on here.
2021-03-23

10. Favorite - Please master your track volumes! It’s insane at this level in the game to not care about audio quality and consistency - this is mainly bc artists are submitting remote recordings - but man send them a mic and mic that track ! I only wish this was a bi-monthly podcast. It’s my absolute favorite, I’ve listened to every story.
2021-01-10

11. The Sound.... - .....is absolutely god awful. Content is great which is the most important part and so stars. But I don’t understand why the sound is so low and why the hosts voice is so much louder than her guests. With covid it’s become worse and I know nothing about sound mixing but it comes off like no one is even trying to even them out. And even before covid, unlike every other podcast I listen to, if I’m listening in the car I have to turn it up really loud to hear the podcast and then get screamed at by my GPS. Again, I don’t experience this with any other podcast and can’t understand why they are not aware of this and trying to fix it. FIX IT, PLEASE!
2021-01-04

12. Can these stories please not be so depressing? - It’s the pandemic, month . I read the news every day. I subscribed to this podcast and the first three episodes I tried are all terribly depressing. A child with a congenital defect who is abandoned by his parents, the breakdown of a relationship and another sad plot line I’ve thankfully already blocked out. The concept and production value of this podcast are great. Is there any chance of featuring more uplifting writing - especially at this time? Also, could you consider including an “uplifting / depressing score” in the description of the episode so one can more easily avoid more sad content? Thanks.
2021-01-02

13. Thanks and Please! - I love New Yorker’s fiction podcasts. Excellent listening and insight from authors and editor. PLEASE consider more frequent broadcasts. In this stressful time I rely on this outlet for a positive, thoughtful escape. Thank you very much. If I wanted focus of a donation to this podcast only, is that possible? Mary
2020-10-27

14. Entertaining and thought stimulating - It is a pleasure to have these stories read, a pleasure made more interesting by having another author do so. The introduction to the story, and then more detailed explanation, do inform, though it’s just their opinion. This concept of short chiseled prose with the added contrast of another author, and the discussions, is a podcast present.
2020-09-21

15. Offsets ‘n such - I had no intention of writing a review, but after reading the recent ones, it seemed necessary. The complaints and the overall rating of this podcast don’t do it justice. The kind of analysis and the brilliant choices of stories are immensely entertaining and the material has a certain freedom to it, since it’s decided by writers that have a passion for a specific author/piece. That grants us free entrance to their excitement!! For people complaining that these authors are not professional podcasters, it seems silly and like the point is being missed. They aren’t meant to be perfect. This podcast is more similar to sitting next to a passionate writer on a settee, while they share a story they care about (immensely). Deborah does a magnificent job of leading constructive analysis. It doesn’t fit an agenda, and it also isn’t meant to hold the listener’s hand. The New Yorker attracts a certain type of crowd, and I would wager that the majority of us aren’t bigots or individuals that would glorify sexual violence (responding directly to those complaints about failing to address sexual violence or the racial context of these stories). We see the analysis of the other topics against the backdrop of those more difficult themes, and I’m actually quite satisfied that the discussion doesn’t have to descend into a lecture. I appreciate that we’re expected to understand those issues. And when they’re less obvious, the discussion usually highlights them. Give this podcast a chance. It will broaden your horizons, expand your tastes, and teach you to think even more critically than before!
2020-09-03

16. Content and vocal fry - The last few episodes have been poor choices for this time in our history. I was so looking forward to listening to new stories but was grossed out at the content. Why all the bizarre sex stuff? Surly there are more entertaining entries to your magazine at this depressing juncture. Also, please stop having story tellers with such horrifically unlistenable vocal fry! I was not alone in this criticism by the way. It is grating and again, I turned it off. I have always enjoyed your selections and the authors who read their own, so this is all too disappointing.
2020-08-20

17. What a treat! - I’m in my mid ’s and have lived and worked in many parts of the world, but I’m still often astonished by the diversity and depth of feeling I encounter in these great short stories! I generally come away with new insights and perspectives that I can chew on for many days. Thank you to Deborah and the entire New Yorker family.
2020-08-03

18. Unexamined racism in the story archives - I’ve listened to this podcast for years and I look forward to episodes each month. The July episode heavily features racist portrayals of black individuals in Louisiana. Is this the view of the characters, the author, or the podcast creators? It’s hard to know, but I’m not inclined to be generous when neither Treisman or the guest analyze the portrayals. In an hour long podcast, it somehow doesn’t come up. The New Yorker has been a purveyor of ‘taste’ for decades, a powerful voice in fiction which has helped to produce the fiction tropes that are still so common (ex: black people as part of the landscape, white people as subjects). In the stories it has and has not chosen to tell (and then has or has not chosen to interrogate in this podcast) it demonstrates complicity in racist systems. Another theme, less present this week, is the abundance of episodes with sexual violence that are not discussed as such. I would like to be able up recommend this podcast, but at this point I can not.
2020-07-11

19. Sleepy read of the Great Murakami - This podcast is often a pleasure in the reads and author interpretations. There needs to be a vetting for the reading authors unless they are hard to come by. Please weed out the vocal fries and mono-tonal readings. Washington’s reading of Murakami is painful in the slow monotone struggle of trailing sentences. It fails to capture the cadence of the story leaving one to feel tired. Was this the first time Brian was making an attempt to read this story. Boring.
2020-06-01

Your poetry ritual: An immersive reading of a single poem, guided by Pádraig Ó Tuama. Unhurried, contemplative and energizing. New episodes on Monday and Friday, about 15 minutes each. Two seasons per year, with occasional special offerings. Anchor your life with poetry.

Release date: 2022-12-22

Comments

1. Beautiful - I have never liked or understood poetry, but now I am hooked. This format and this way of reading/listening to poetry is just brilliant. It has really touched me and it is so innovative and needed for the world. It calms my body while entertains my brain. It is healing to listen to somehow. It slows everything down. I feel like poetry is slowing entering my body. I am curious on how poetry will shift things in me as I keep listening. Padraig is absolutely outstanding. His voice is calm, warm and relatable, poetic but not abstract. It is a real gift. Thank you thank you!
2023-01-30

2. Exquisite. Thought-provoking. Perfect. - I’ve changed my morning routine. Now, instead of doom scrolling social media, I listen to stunning poems, read and thoughtfully interpreted by the incomparable Pádraig Ó Tuama. My day starts on a much brighter note and my appreciation for poetry has blossomed.
2023-01-10

3. Inspiring - I just discovered this podcast and it feels like I found a treasure chest. The host has the perfect voice for reciting a poem and I like his choices. I greatly appreciate how he recites the poem once in the beginning and then at the end. It all feels like sitting by a fireside with a good cup of warm tea.
2022-12-19

4. It’s a map ….. - As someone who does not believe in coincidences, and who doesn’t read or listen to a lot of poetry, it is no coincidence that Lost by David Wagoner found me today and why I think of it: not a poem but a map. With that said, it would take a whole episode by itself to explain, Sending Krista and Padraig a virtual hug for On Being and Poetry Unbound…..
2022-10-25

5. Transformation - I love this poem! Oh my goodness. I am in search of lightening to strike me. The ‘you’ is me. My thinking is the poet is searching waiting hoping his words will come back to him. The you is him, the creative spirit that eludes us. For too long. We wait. Lightening strike me, please.
2022-10-21

6. Best Poetry Podcast! - This poetry podcast has transformed my mornings from laborious and mundane to hours of peaceful reflection and quiet contemplation. Podraigs voice is soothing and full of emotion, he breaks the poems down so beautifully, making sure to bring out the hidden gems, while not making things overly complicated. Some poetry podcasts can be hard to follow but he makes sure to explain the complex ideas in a way anyone- even someone who has never read poetry- can understand. I look forward every week to this podcast! I hope it continues for years to come.
2022-09-28

7. Wow! - When I read this week’s On Being newsletter, I eagerly rushed to download Poetry Unbound. I just finished listening to Lost and have no words- it is so profound, so sentient, so wise. I am full. I can’t wait to keep listening and sharing with my community of writers, poets and friends. Thank you Padraig O Tuama . I will be pre-ordering your book.
2022-09-26

8. Favorite poetry podcast - This podcast is a treasure! I love that Padraig reads the poem at both the start and finish, and his insights into the poem are always very thoughtful, respectful of the poet, and fresh. As a poet myself, this podcast helps keeps me connected to a wide body of poets. I’m very grateful for it!
2022-09-16

9. The podcast i - I recently stumbled upon this podcast based on what I frequently listen to on the app. What a gift! The featured poems are beautiful, and the analysis is spot on, with room for multiple interpretations. Each episode is just long enough to take deep dive into something meaningful. Listening for minutes helps me pause and reset regardless of how my day is going. I am adding this to my daily listening practice.
2022-08-06

10. True Joy - This podcast I find myself going back to time and time again. Not only does is introduce poets but Padraig’s perspective and commentary will have you nodding your head, “yes!” Most of the time while listening, I am smiling. Other times, I shed some tears in witnessing the human truths of the poet or Padraig’s words.
2022-07-08

11. Soothing and thought provoking - I often listen to this while driving to my clinical veterinary job. There are a million to-do thoughts competing for brain bandwidth. The introduction narration review & re-narration soothe my soul and bring me into the present presence. Thanks so much for this gem, this bright spot.
2022-06-12

12. Brilliant but not for me - I don’t care for the religious and other recurring themes of discussion. Otherwise Pádraig is a brilliant host. His passion for poetry is evident. Unlike many poetry podcasts where the host reads a completely abstract poem and we’re left to ooh and ahh like “The Emperor’s New Clothes”, I like how Pádraig analyses the poem and discusses what he reads into the nuances.
2022-04-21

13. Sadness, cold and warmth - Padraig’s comments before reading Danez Smith poem about being in a place of relentless sun and the comfort of returning to Irish weather- reminded me of the months I spent in the American Southwest. The desert was a revalation- the place I learned even the smallest stone was sacred but I’d come from New England and when I returned to Maine it was the wettest summer on record and I drank in every drop and felt reborn in the mists.
2022-04-09

14. Opens the vast world of poets - The introduction of so many varied poets is only bested by Padraig O’Tuama who delivers these words in a way that makes each poem better than the last. Padraig’s observations of the poetry further unlocks meanings on the outside as well as the inside. Take a minute and listen. You could be drawn into a worthwhile experience. At only minutes, it’s a small time investment for the exceptional reward.
2022-02-20

15. Uplifting and moving moments - I’ve always thought if poems were the news reports the world listened to, that we would be less fractured and more present. These poems and the thoughtful commentary takes me out of myself and to places I could never go otherwise. I am always moved and uplifted. Thank you!
2021-12-16

16. Gratitude - I have a mind for science and yet must frame it with humanity as a physician. I have always suspected that poetry mattered deeply but struggled to read or hear its message. This podcast has opened poems for me. I hear one at the first and enjoy the rhythm like music. Yet I listen again…and with gratitude I can both feel and understand.
2021-10-18

Join comedian Chelsea Devantez as she and her friends recap and celebrate the memoirs of celebrity women. "The Book Club, dismissed as a feminine, frivolous time to drink wine and gossip is also a radical activity: a rare place where women have long been able to engage with the transformative power of books" - Jess McHugh

Release date: 2023-03-10

Comments

1. Come for the tea, stay for the enlightenment - This podcast is not only fun, but it will help you look at celebrity women (and maybe even yourself) through a different and often more forgiving lens. Chelsea’s insights have kept me laughing and made me look at the era I grew up in totally differently (i.e. how the F did we all embrace The Girls Next Door???). It sounds crazy to say a celeb book club podcast has been enlightening, but here we are! I never miss an episode!
2023-03-22

2. Both thoughtful and diverting - This is a very interesting, often hilarious, exploration of seemingly trivial source material - Chelsea Devantez and company pull some thoughtful and fascinating ideas about individual psychology and various cultural influences (that are sometimes pervasive and sometimes specific to the authors). Insightful observations characterize the style. I don’t always agree, but still highly recommend.
2023-03-11

3. Renewed my love of podcast - This podcast brings so much joy to my life. I love how Chelsea and her guest give these woman's stories the respect they deserve. Thank you Chelsea for doing the lords work! Chelsea, I will take one star away if you stop crying. Feelings are important. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!
2023-02-25

4. Much more than a podcast, books, or celebrity memoirs. - Okay, I'm saying it. This Anne Heche episode is some of your best work yet, Chelsea Devantez. Look, I've only fairly recently found this podcast after hearing you on Into It with (my boyfriend) Sam Sanders, and since have binged so many podcast episodes that I'm sad I only have left. I simply can't stop! You and your guests put so much love into each episode, so much nuanced thought, and careful consideration into each comment and insight made. You never dismiss a complicated idea or event, and provide such thoughtful context and empathy to timeframes of events in history, where we were as a culture, traumas that informed actions, and so on. I can't get over it. This is a podcast of my goddamn dreams. AND. Somehow you're funny too! No more was this more fully expressed than with the discussion around bisexuality erasure and privilege. That conversation gave such beautiful and eloquent words and insight into a complicated, continuously unfolding topic, and it was done with so much love and care that it fed my soul and embodies everything I love about this podcast. What you have here is so much more than podcast, so much more than books and celebrity memoirs. It's so much bigger. And you your guests are just plain goddamn brilliant.
2023-02-24

5. Raising the Status of Memoirs - So glad to have stumbled into being a cookie! I’ve been reading celebrity memoirs since I was little and found them on my mother’s nightstand. Historically, they have felt like guilty pleasures, but listening to your podcast has made it clear that they can be art too. I love the old as well as the new books, a great mix. I recommend one of the first celebrity memoirs I ever read. Million Dollar Mermaid by Esther Williams. Thanks!
2023-02-20

6. The power of stories - Wow wow I just love this gem I have stumbled upon to! Chelsea! LOVE YOU! This is the podcast I have been waiting for. I myself have been keeping a journal since the age of ( now) and won a local story slam for telling my story of my divorce to dating comeback. I absolutely love the candor, the personal takes of the stories and how you keep it real. What a gift you have given us! Everyone stop and listen ASAP xoxo Lauren
2023-02-09

7. Hilarious and Helpful - Finding this podcast was a true gift - hearing Chelsea and her wonderful guests talk with such humor and heart about these amazing women helped me through my own struggles with PPD. Becoming a cookie helped me know that though I may stumble and struggle, I’m still strong and if nothing else, I’m in excellent company. So glad I found this community!
2023-02-06

8. Beautifully insightful, entertaining, emotional and fun - Can’t say enough about how much I love this podcast! Chelsea and her fantastic guests cover these stories and share such deep insights with wit and emotional intelligence. It feels like you’re connecting with Chelsea and her friends, whether you’ve read the book or not. I’ve learned so much from these (mostly) women and feel such gratitude for their generosity in what they bring to each episode. I’ve gone through the entire catalog (including the Patreon works) while nursing and pumping for my daughter and feel like it is also somehow a parenting podcast? Unclear but I’m sticking to it and doubt it will change upon a second listen.
2023-02-05

9. stars!!!! - Celebrity Book Club gives women and women's writing the respect it deserves. The books Chelsea covers are often considered fluff, but Chelsea mines them for honesty, vulnerability, and nuggets of surprising insight by tackling each one in an almost academic way. These books offer a peek into the world of fame and what it means to go through the world as a woman. Chelsea is the memoir-whisperer, the voice that reminds us these books are crucial in understanding culture today, and that the lives of these women are funny, fascinating, devastating, and actually really human. The show is funny and a total love fest. My favorite is when she talks about the ghost writers.
2023-02-04

10. Love!!! - How did I only discover this podcast this past week?! Celebrities and books - two of my fav things ever! Love Chelsea so much! Such an entertaining and intriguing podcast! Guests are awesome too! I’ve gone back and am trying to listen to as many as I can while I work! I recommended this podcast to my own family book club!!! This might be too campy but here’s a recommend - Mommie Dearest!!!
2023-02-02

11. New fav! - I feel like I just joined the best book club! I could listen to Chelsea all day - she is funny, articulate and so spot on with her observations. I have gone down a rabbit hole and already listened to book reviews… I think the one I have loved most was Molly Shannon. I look forward to listening to a new episode as I walk my puppy!
2023-01-27

12. No common sense - Listened to the episode where they discuss Harry’s book. Neither the host Chelsea nor the guest seem to understand that the book is his version of the story, not THE version. There is his version, their version, and the truth. They seemed to treat his side as the gospel without any thought to “maybe he wrote this to make him and Meghan look good, and his family look bad” It’s surprising to me how many people treat a book like this as though it was well-rounded and truthful, instead of obviously intended to present them in a flattering light. A shame that Chelsea never seemed to really get to the “but this is only their side.”
2023-01-26

13. My Fave Podcast - I can’t get enough of Chelsea’s voice in my ears! I laugh, I cry, I nod my head all the time and it’s just a good time. I look forward to each book announcement and special guest on the show. I’m so grateful for the recent windfall of episodes and thanks for taking care of us post wedding! Love listening to a woman who I’m certain would be a friend!
2023-01-18

14. This Podcast Is Everything to Me - I started Chelsea’s podcast from one of the books I read (I’m glad my mom died) and I had to process what I read with someone. And so I entered the door into Chelsea’s world. I have devoured the back catalog, am now reading along the books that you are. My new cookie status brings me joy this new year. But I want to share why - it’s Chelsea and her vulnerability, her joy, her heart. I’ve had a confusing last year myself and somehow listening to her process and share her insights is enriching my life and showing me something new about who I want to be. Chelsea - you pass your own Bookdell test (poddell test? ) for me. You are making my life better. And for that I thank you.
2023-01-12

15. Recommend if you’re a sucker for celebrity memoirs, duh - I love celebrity memoirs and I love this podcast! That said, I think a bit more research could be done on some of the celebrities that are discussed here. For example, Fred Armisen is a dangerous and problematic creep who countless women have spoken out about, yet he is somehow still cherished by Hollywood and the community at large. Innocent until proven guilty, I guess, just ask Woody Allen. Anyway sorry to drag you. I will keep listening and you did inspire me to read at least celebrity memoir I hadn’t read yet.
2023-01-09

16. new binge - I just started listening about a month ago while unpacking from my move and repairing things in my new home and I’m almost out of episodes already! And yes I’ve even listened to the ones that are only on Patreon. I came to listen to Caissie st Onge’s episode and I couldn’t believe I had never heard of this show before and kept listening. So, SO glad I found this pod and the cookies and you most of all Chelsea! I also had a super complicated upbringing and I’m really candid about it but it’s so rare to find others who are (in my experience anyway) and I’m so glad you’re using your platform and your voice and ily
2023-01-08

17. One of my favorite podcasts! - I LOVE this podcast so much! The guests are phenomenal and every episode brings something completely different. Sometimes you’ll laugh, sometimes you’ll cry, sometimes you’ll pause the podcast to order the book mid episode! Chelsea isn’t afraid to bring her own life experiences to the table when digging into some of the trauma in these memoirs which I deeply appreciate. I look forward to seeing what books she covers in .
2023-01-04

18. So kind, funny, and moving. - I love this podcast!!! I’ll even tune in for celebrities I don’t know just to hear the input. I haven’t jived with all of the guests, but I’ll keep listening because I love Chelsea!!! I just bought the Patreon and it was worth it for the Viola Davis episode alone. My only request is Vicky as a guest again!!
2023-01-03

19. Incredible, insightful, warm, uplifting, brilliantly done - Longtime listener, first time reviewer. Chelsea & her fabulous crew of dream guests do an amazing job guiding us through celebrity memoirs. In this show I find thoughtful insights, belly laughs, and connection. The theme of female friendship is so strong and after every episode I walk away with a renewed appreciation for my own friendships and relationships. I love how much love there is on this show! Each new episode brings something new. Chelsea, keep those how we mets as long as you want, at least in my opinion. Thanks for the joy and laughter!
2023-01-02

20. Entertaining and Inspiring - I adore this podcast. Learning the stories of these woman (and the occasional dude) is always entertaining. And I love how Chelsea ties together themes and threads across careers and over decades, it can be both inspiring and heartbreaking, but it’s never EVER boring. And the Bookdel test is !
2023-01-02

In need of a good read? Or just want to keep up with the books everyone's talking about? NPR's Book of the Day gives you today's very best writing in a snackable, skimmable, pocket-sized podcast. Whether you're looking to engage with the big questions of our times – or temporarily escape from them – we've got an author who will speak to you, all genres, mood and writing styles included. Catch today's great books in 15 minutes or less.

Release date: 2023-03-23

Comments

1. The beauty of dusk episode - I like the show a lot but I wanted to bring to the attention of the producers that a comment from the author in the beauty of dusk episode was offensive to me. I am an autistic adult and the authors comment about the struggles of a parent because their kid has autism was upsetting to me. I understand that it was not meant to be offensive but the kid having autism should not be viewed as the problem or a struggle. Having autism does not make you a problem.
2022-03-31

2. Poor substitute - NPR discontinued a fantastic weekly book podcast after . Finally they have added a new one but it is a poor substitute. I don’t know why a single author interview is selected each day instead of compiling the book-related articles across the week. Dropping an episode every day is cumbersome and annoying and doesn’t help me to catch information I might have missed. The introduction is unnecessary and shallow.
2021-10-20

3. Great Idea for a Podcast - I don’t have time to listen to all NPR programs but often find myself on website looking up stories about books & authors. Now they appear here. So a few minutes a day & I can catch up on any stories I’ve missed. Great way to repurpose stories (I hate to say content) smile
2021-10-10