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Who is the host of Better Words?

Better Words is hosted by Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey. The show is categorised under arts (books) and has published 175 episodes.

How many episodes does Better Words have?

Better Words has published 175 episodes.

What topics does Better Words cover?

Better Words regularly covers arts, books. It sits in the arts category, with a books focus.

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Better Words is accessible for guests with genuine arts expertise. A personalised, episode-aware pitch will still outperform a generic one every time.

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Episodes of Better Words average 41 minutes. a focused format where a clear narrative arc and tight preparation matter most.

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Better Words

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

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About this Podcast:

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. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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Michelle Gately & Caitlin Toohey hosts Better Words, a arts show with 175 episodes published.

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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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Episode #10
Reviews: The Long Haul, Soft Serve, and Logging Off
Jul 2, 202625 minS2026
This episode we’re sharing reviews of recent reads. Michelle discusses The Long Haul by Hannah Doyle and Logging Off by Adele Zeynep Walton. Caitlin talks about George Kemp’s debut novel Soft Serve. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: Mhairi McFarlane Groundhog Day (film) Palm Springs (film) A Smart Girl’s Guide to Second Chances by Steph Vizard Prima Facie by Suzi Miller Big Small Talk 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 #9
The book adaptation phenomenon: why it's great news for readers and publishing
Jun 18, 202639 minS2026
In this episode, we’re discussing why book to screen adaptations are so vital for the publishing industry and the incredible stats that show just how many people are starting to read because of what they see on screen. Our main source is the Publisher’s Association report on screen adaptations, released earlier this year. For your convenience, here's everything else we mentioned in this episode: National Year of Reading Australia Reads 2026 report: Reaching Australian Readers Rivals Normal People Frankenstein Withering Heights Off Campus Project Hail Mary Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman Heartstopper Invincible Stranger Things One Day The Love Hypothesis East of Eden Heated Rivalry Wicked Dracula Brooklyn It Ends With Us The Thursday Murder Club Sunrise on the Reaping 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?

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What is a talent profile?

Can I switch plans later?

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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?

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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.

Better Words

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Better Words?

About the host

Recent episodes

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

Reviews: The Long Haul, Soft Serve, and Logging Off

The book adaptation phenomenon: why it's great news for readers and publishing

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

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Better Words

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is Better Words?

About the host

Recent episodes

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

Reviews: The Long Haul, Soft Serve, and Logging Off

The book adaptation phenomenon: why it's great news for readers and publishing

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

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
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