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Fictionable
Explores short stories and graphic fiction from around the world, featuring interviews and discussions about global narrative art.
The Drunken Odyssey with John King: A Podcast About the Writing Life
Writers discuss their creative process, influences, and the realities of the writing life in long-form interviews and personal essays.
Two Month Review
A podcast that reads and discusses a work of world literature in segments, using guest conversations to explore themes, style, and context.
The Slavic Literature Pod
Explores Slavic literary traditions through discussions with scholars and translators about books, stories, and films.
The Book Is Better - Book to Film Adaptation Reviews
A family reviews book-to-film adaptations, discussing key changes, trivia, and which version they prefer, often focusing on sci-fi and fantasy.
The Bookshelf Chronicles
Explores diverse books through reviews, author interviews, and discussions on fiction and non-fiction across genres.
The Shelf-Aware Podcast
Two sisters analyze beloved stories and characters across books and screen, blending deep dives with lively conversation.
Mapping the Zone: A Thomas Pynchon discussion podcast
Four fans analyze Thomas Pynchon's novels in depth, discussing references, characters, and plot without academic formality.
MAGICk WITHOUT FEARs "Hermetic Podcast" with Frater R∴C∴
Explores Hermetic philosophy, magical practices, and the interconnectedness of mind, memory, and nature through symbolic systems.
Beyond the Margins: The University of California Press Podcast
Discussions with authors of books published by the University of California Press.
Authors Who Lead - Learn to write a book from bestselling authors and leaders
Interviews with bestselling authors reveal how they write, publish, and market books while overcoming fear and finding time.
The Book Club | PragerU
Michael Knowles and guests discuss influential works of literature that have shaped Western Civilization.
Exchanges: A Cambridge UP Podcast
Discusses new books by Cambridge University Press authors through author interviews.
Dead Robots' Society
Writers discuss writing, publishing, and life through interviews and casual conversations.
Stay Up All Night: Diverse, dark-humored, and deliciously bite-sized short stories
Short fictional stories with dark humor and diverse characters, designed to be consumed in brief, engaging episodes.
The Fantasy Writing Show with Jed Herne
A fantasy author shares writing advice on plotting, characters, worldbuilding, and magic systems from publishing experience and teaching writers.
Otherppl with Brad Listi
In-depth conversations with leading authors about literature, screenwriting, the creative process, and pop culture.
The Best Ever You Show
Conversations on personal growth, transformation, and intentional living through psychology, storytelling, and practical tools.
3 Books With Neil Pasricha
Each episode features a guest discussing the three books that most shaped their life.
The Weird Tales Podcast
Readings of classic weird fiction stories by authors like Lovecraft, Poe, and Blackwood, exploring eerie and supernatural themes.
Princeton UP Ideas Podcast
Interviews with authors of recent books published by Princeton University Press.
Novel Finds
Interviews with queer and female-identifying authors about their novels, writing journeys, and the publishing industry.
Poetry Pea - haiku and other English Language Japanese short forms
Features haiku, senryu, and other Japanese short form poetry with writing prompts, expert workshops, and listener-submitted work.
Beyond the Rotunda
A monthly library podcast featuring interviews with authors and community figures, book picks, local history, and event highlights.
Ask a Bookseller
A weekly look at books that independent booksellers across the U.S. are passionate about.
Daily Short Stories - Ghost and Horror Stories
Daily ghost and horror stories delivered in short, standalone episodes.
Writers Talk on Michigan Avenue Media
Writers and creatives discuss writing, publishing, self-help, relationships, and personal development in candid conversations.
Children's Stories
Classic children's stories from the public domain, read aloud for young listeners.
