Who hosts Better Words?

Better Words is hosted by Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey. They have published 175 episodes. The show covers arts, with a books focus.

What has Better Words covered recently?

Recent episodes include "My Brilliant Career pt 3: a captivating adaptation for a modern audience", "My Brilliant Career pt 2: discussing 'the very first Australian novel'", and "My Brilliant Career pt 1: Miles Franklin's trailblazing literary life". The latest went out on 20 Sep 2026 and ran about 49 minutes. These are from season 2026. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does Better Words publish?

Better Words publishes every couple of weeks, a median of 14 days between episodes. Episodes average about 43 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 175 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on Better Words?

For Better Words, Booking Probability sits at 27/100, Listen Score at 31/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. There is no verified contact on file, so the show website is the route in.

Who should pitch Better Words?

Better Words covers literature, tv series, book club, book recommendations, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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Better Words

Hosted by Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey · arts · EN · 175 episodes

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A podcast for readers who want to know the stories behind the pages 📖 Join Caitlin and Michelle, two book nerds who bring you in-depth conversations about writing and publishing from those on the inside. Grab a cuppa and get ready to chat books.

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What is Better Words?

Better Words is a arts podcast hosted by Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey, with 175 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Episode #15
My Brilliant Career pt 3: a captivating adaptation for a modern audience
Sep 20, 202649 minS2026
Welcome to the final part of our 3-part series celebrating the iconic Australian feminist novel My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin. In this episode, Caitlin and Michelle are diving into the new Netflix series adaptation of this Australian classic novel. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Bridgerton (TV series) Anne of Green Gables Whistle (film) The Newsreader (TV series) Deadlock (TV series) Wentworth (TV series) Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've ⁠ got a Substack publication ⁠ . At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠ Come say hi! ⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
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Episode #14
My Brilliant Career pt 2: discussing 'the very first Australian novel'
Aug 30, 202648 minS2026
Welcome to the second of our 3-part series celebrating the iconic Australian feminist novel My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin. In this episode, Caitlin and Michelle are discussing the novel, originally published in 1901. About the book: Growing up on her parents’ outback farm, Sybylla is desperate to read, write, sing and achieve great things. Yet her aspirations for a ‘brilliant career’ are persistently thwarted, first by the arduous demands of rural family life, and later by the shackles of a proposed conventional marriage to the wealthy Harold Beecham. With only her brilliant, conflicted mind to guide her, Sybylla is forced to define a life on her own terms. *Caitlin accessed a copy through her work at Harper Collins. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Little Women by Louisa May Alcott Anne of Green Gables by LM Montgomery My Brilliant Career, Smith & Taylor classics edition Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've ⁠ got a Substack publication ⁠ . At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠ Come say hi! ⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
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Episode #13
My Brilliant Career pt 1: Miles Franklin's trailblazing literary life
Aug 12, 202657 minS2026
Welcome to the first of our three-part series celebrating the iconic Australian feminist novel My Brilliant Career by Miles Franklin. In this first part, Michelle is taking inspiration from Just the Gist (our favourite podcast) to tell Caitlin the incredible life of Stella Miles Franklin. We promise you’ll also be obsessed with her by the end of this episode. Sources: ‘My Brilliant Career’ by the National Museum of Australia Miles Franklin by Dr Rachel Franks for State Library of NSW (Please excuse some bumpy noises when Michelle got very passionate while telling this story and couldn’t stop moving her hands) For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Henry Lawson (poet) Banjo Paterson (poet) Trent Dalton (author) Fierceland by Omar Musa The Miles Franklin Award The Stella Prize Life of M by Rachel Cusk Fruit Fly by Josh Silver Chat 10 Looks 3 (podcast) Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've ⁠ got a Substack publication ⁠ . At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠ Come say hi! ⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
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Episode #12
Book & film club: Heartstopper Vol. 6 & Heartstopper Forever
Aug 8, 202645 minS2026
The Heartstopper series reaches its conclusion, with Volume 6 in Alice Oseman's beautiful YA graphic novel series and a Netflix movie. We're discussing both the graphic novel and our reactions to the Heartstopper Forever film. Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've ⁠ got a Substack publication ⁠ . At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠ Come say hi! ⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
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Episode #11
Book recommendation bonanza: crime books for people who don't usually read crime
Jul 29, 202652 minS2026
This episode Michelle is giving a round-up of crime book recommendations, especially for people who don’t think they’re fans of crime as a genre. Before we get into that, she shares a fun fact about a connection between The Book Thief and Heated Rivalry . For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Caitlin’s amazing knitted vest! Garden Yourself Happy by Jonny Hincks Follow Johnny on Instagram for daily dopamine hits whether you’re into plants or not Deadloch (TV series) Wentworth (TV series) A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking & Entering and Bad Deeds by Andrew Hunter Murray* The Hamish & Andy Podcast episode 320 Burg Boys! Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson* Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson* Everyone in This Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson Knives Out (film) Death By Noir by Olly Smith* Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery* 10 Marchfield Square and Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte* Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth* The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett* The Five by Hallie Rubenhold The Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold* It’s Not What You Think by Clare Macintosh The Year of the Rat by Harry Shukman The Grapevine by Kate Kemp Puberty Blues (TV show) A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford Old School (TV show) Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've ⁠ got a Substack publication ⁠ . At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠ Come say hi! ⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod
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Bri Lee

prolific author, advocate and change maker

Jennie Godfrey

Sunday Times bestselling author of The List of Suspicious Things

Emma Grey

novelist, feature writer, photographer, professional speaker, accountability coach, Australia

Luna Peters

rytuał cosmetica

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Episode #11

Book recommendation bonanza: crime books for people who don't usually read crime

Jul 29, 202652 minS2026

This episode Michelle is giving a round-up of crime book recommendations, especially for people who don’t think they’re fans of crime as a genre. Before we get into that, she shares a fun fact about a connection between The Book Thief and Heated Rivalry . For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Caitlin’s amazing knitted vest! Garden Yourself Happy by Jonny Hincks Follow Johnny on Instagram for daily dopamine hits whether you’re into plants or not Deadloch (TV series) Wentworth (TV series) A Beginner’s Guide to Breaking & Entering and Bad Deeds by Andrew Hunter Murray* The Hamish & Andy Podcast episode 320 Burg Boys! Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson Everyone on This Train is a Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson* Everyone This Christmas Has a Secret by Benjamin Stevenson* Everyone in This Bank is a Thief by Benjamin Stevenson Knives Out (film) Death By Noir by Olly Smith* Murder at World’s End by Ross Montgomery* 10 Marchfield Square and Murder Like Clockwork by Nicola Whyte* Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth* The Silent Appeal by Janice Hallett* The Five by Hallie Rubenhold The Story of a Murder by Hallie Rubenhold* It’s Not What You Think by Clare Macintosh The Year of the Rat by Harry Shukman The Grapevine by Kate Kemp Puberty Blues (TV show) A Bad, Bad Place by Frances Crawford Old School (TV show) Enjoyed this episode? Please share it with a bookish friend to help spread the word. Make sure you're following the podcast so new episodes appear in your feed as soon as they're available. We've ⁠ got a Substack publication ⁠ . At the end of the month, we share recommendations for two things we reckon you should read/watch/listen to. The beauty of Substack is you can revisit all our old editions and comment on our episode updates to share your thoughts. ⁠ Come say hi! ⁠ Connect with us on Instagram: ⁠@betterwordspod

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What is the difference between Founder Solo and Founder Pro?

How do agency tiers work?

What is a talent profile?

Can I switch plans later?

Yes, at any time. Upgrades take effect immediately; downgrades apply at the end of the current billing period. Contact support if you need help migrating between plan families.

Do you offer a free trial?

Every paid plan includes a 15-day free trial. Your card is saved at signup but you will not be charged until day 16. Cancel any time from your dashboard.

What happens if I cancel?

You keep access until the end of your current billing period. No charges after that. Your data is retained for 30 days in case you reactivate.

Is the 20% annual discount automatic?

Yes. Select Annual on the pricing toggle and the discounted price is applied automatically at checkout. The annual price shown is the full year cost.

What if I have more than 50 profiles or 20 clients?

That is our Enterprise tier. Contact our sales team and we will build a custom plan with volume pricing, a dedicated account manager, and SLA guarantees.

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About the host

Recent episodes

My Brilliant Career pt 3: a captivating adaptation for a modern audience

My Brilliant Career pt 2: discussing 'the very first Australian novel'

My Brilliant Career pt 1: Miles Franklin's trailblazing literary life

Book & film club: Heartstopper Vol. 6 & Heartstopper Forever

Book recommendation bonanza: crime books for people who don't usually read crime

Guest Appearances

Bri Lee

Jennie Godfrey

Emma Grey

Luna Peters

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Better Words

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Better Words?

About the host

Recent episodes

My Brilliant Career pt 3: a captivating adaptation for a modern audience

My Brilliant Career pt 2: discussing 'the very first Australian novel'

My Brilliant Career pt 1: Miles Franklin's trailblazing literary life

Book & film club: Heartstopper Vol. 6 & Heartstopper Forever

Book recommendation bonanza: crime books for people who don't usually read crime

Guest Appearances

Bri Lee

Jennie Godfrey

Emma Grey

Luna Peters

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch Better Words for

Podcasts like Better Words

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