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This Is the Author

Hosted by Penguin Random House Audio · arts · EN · 500 episodes

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A podcast about authors reading their audiobooks from Penguin Random House Audio.

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This Is the Author is a arts podcast hosted by Penguin Random House Audio, with 500 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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This Is the Author
S11 E32: Kathryn Jezer-Morton, Josh Turknett, and Patricia Faison Hewlin
Aug 18, 202615 min
In this episode, meet author of The Cut’s Brooding column Kathryn Jezer-Morton, neurologist Josh Turknett, and behavioral scientist Dr. Patricia Faison Hewlin. Press play to hear which audiobook Kathryn Jezer-Morton recommends for a family road trip, what unlikely item Josh Turknett would bring into the studio with him, and why Patricia Faison Hewlin describes her recording experience as “exhilarating.” The Story of Your Life by Kathryn Jezer-Morton https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/768019/the-story-of-your-life-by-kathryn-jezer-morton/9798217338795/ The Genius and The Impostor by Josh Turknett https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/763790/the-genius-and-the-impostor-by-josh-turknett/9798217338610/ Staying True to You by Patricia Faison Hewlin https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752239/staying-true-to-you-by-patricia-faison-hewlin-phd/9798217338535/
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S11 E31: Laura Chinn and Tareasa "ReesaTeesa" Johnson
Aug 11, 202614 min
In this episode, meet writer, director, and actor Laura Chinn and storyteller, speaker, and viral social media content creator Tareasa "ReesaTeesa" Johnson. Find out which section of her audiobook Laura Chinn is most excited for listeners to hear, and learn why Tareasa Johnson would describe recording her audiobook as “cleansing.” Counting the Days by Laura Chinn https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/808513/counting-the-days-by-laura-chinn/9798217342914/ What (TF) Do I Do Now? by Tareasa "ReesaTeesa" Johnson https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/809095/what-tf-do-i-do-now-by-tareasa-reesa-teesa-johnson/9798217340514/
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S11 E30: Emilee Hackney, Annie Jacobsen, and Rashad Robinson
Jul 28, 202614 min
In this episode, meet writer Emilee Hackney, investigative journalist Annie Jacobsen, and American civil rights leader Rashad Robinson. Tune in to hear Emilee Hackney on combating stereotypes about Appalachia, and learn what the recording process was like for Annie Jacobsen and Rashad Robinson. All That's Unseen by Emilee Hackney https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/748921/all-thats-unseen-by-emilee-hackney/audio/ Biological War by Annie Jacobsen https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/783250/biological-war-by-annie-jacobsen/audio/ From Presence to Power by Rashad Robinson https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/676299/from-presence-to-power-by-rashad-robinson/audio/
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S11 E29: Nathan Peterson, Dino Martins, and Emily Eakin
Jul 21, 202616 min
In this episode, meet therapist Nathan Peterson, entomologist and evolutionary biologist Dino Martins, and senior editor at The New York Times Book Review Emily Eakin. Hear Nathan Peterson on what physical aspect of recording surprised him the most, Dino Martins on understanding the world of parasites, and Emily Eakin on the surprising personalities behind French theory. Your OCD Will Hate This Book by Nathan Peterson: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/804116/your-ocd-will-hate-this-book-by-nathan-peterson-lcsw/audio Hidden Creatures by Dino Martins: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/796240/hidden-creatures-by-dino-martins/audio The Frenchmen by Emily Eakin: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/317335/the-frenchmen-by-emily-eakin/audio
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S11 E28: Alison Leiby, Angelica Glass, and Nephi Craig
Jul 14, 202616 min
In this episode, meet comedian Alison Leiby, writer, photographer, and former social worker Angelica Glass, and chef Nephi Craig. Tune in to hear how Alison Leiby’s audiobook differs from her stand-up comedy, Angelica Glass’s favorite moments to share with listeners, and how Nephi Craig’s audiobook transformed over time. I'm a Lot by Alison Leiby https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/746320/im-a-lot-by-alison-leiby/9798217343089/ Scavenging Beauty by Angelica Glass https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/774522/scavenging-beauty-by-angelica-glass/9798217336791/ Our Knives Will Save Us by Nephi Craig https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/752317/our-knives-will-save-us-by-nephi-craig/9798217336708/
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NYT Bestselling Author of Range, Delaware Modern Pediatrics

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Director of the Roman Family Center for Decision Research, University of Chicago Booth School of Business

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Cynthia Thurlow

nurse practitioner, bestselling author, women's metabolic health expert, Everyday Wellness Project

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This Is the Author

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Recent episodes

S11 E32: Kathryn Jezer-Morton, Josh Turknett, and Patricia Faison Hewlin

S11 E31: Laura Chinn and Tareasa "ReesaTeesa" Johnson

S11 E30: Emilee Hackney, Annie Jacobsen, and Rashad Robinson

S11 E29: Nathan Peterson, Dino Martins, and Emily Eakin

S11 E28: Alison Leiby, Angelica Glass, and Nephi Craig

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David Epstein

Nicholas Epley

Anna Konkle

Cynthia Thurlow

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This Is the Author

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What is This Is the Author?

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Recent episodes

S11 E32: Kathryn Jezer-Morton, Josh Turknett, and Patricia Faison Hewlin

S11 E31: Laura Chinn and Tareasa "ReesaTeesa" Johnson

S11 E30: Emilee Hackney, Annie Jacobsen, and Rashad Robinson

S11 E29: Nathan Peterson, Dino Martins, and Emily Eakin

S11 E28: Alison Leiby, Angelica Glass, and Nephi Craig

Guest Appearances

David Epstein

Nicholas Epley

Anna Konkle

Cynthia Thurlow

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