Best Anthony Horowitz Podcasts (2024)

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Anthony Horowitz 45:19

10d ago45:19

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“What does being in the establishment actually mean?” He’s the best-selling author and screenwriter famous for his Alex Rider series. ‘Close to Death’ is the fifth instalment of Anthony Horowitz’s ‘Hawthorne and Horowitz’ series, in which he appears as a character. He told Nihal Arthanayake all about it, whether or not he thinks he’s in the “establ…

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Writing yourself as a fictional character with NY Times Bestseller Anthony Horowitz. 1:00:55

11d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Storiaverse launching a groundbreaking mobile entertainment app, IngramSpark Shareable Purchase Links, and how Meta stole everyone's books. Then, stick around for a chat with author Anthony Horowitz! Anthony Horowitz is on…

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Sir Salman Rushdie 40:22

3h ago40:22

40:22

“When I arrived at the hospital they thought it might already be too late” The Booker Prize-winning author, Sir Salman Rushdie speaks to Nihal. He is one of most famous and most celebrated authors of our time. And in August 2022 he was stabbed on stage in New York. Sir Salman said he is using his new book, ‘Knife’, as a way of fighting back against…

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Helen Lederer 54:38

3h ago54:38

54:38

Comedian Helen Lederer on evolving attitudes toward neurodiversity, how alternative comedy has developed since the 1980s, and how her definition of happiness changes with age. Helen and Gordon also get into social media and entertainers' relationships with reviews, working with great comedians like Harry Enfield, and why her candid new memoir Not T…

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Jason Byrne 56:44

1d ago56:44

56:44

Comedian Jason Byrne on varying degrees of honesty from family and different audiences, the list of eccentricities he’s noticed of his Scottish and Irish fans he’s met from world tours, his new show for Edinburgh Festival, and how his late father’s wisdom has helped shape an award-winning one-man play. The pair also get into Jason trying to connect…

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Ade Adepitan 55:29

2d ago55:29

55:29

Paralympian and TV presenter Ade Adepitan (now an honorary Scotsman according to Gordon!) reflects on his life and career. Particularly on his surreal experience of visiting an all-white South-African community of Orania for a documentary, and the life-affirming, outlook-changing feat of spending nearly seven hours crawling to the peak of live volc…

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Vampires in Alaska with bestselling author, CJ Tudor. 1:03:51

4d ago1:03:51

1:03:51

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how the U.K.’s biggest publishers are using AI, Amazon adding Andrew Ng, and Amazon putting all three Claude AI models on Bedrock. Then, stick around for a chat with author CJ Tudor! C. J. Tudor's love of writing, especial…

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Danny Mays 57:06

7d ago57:06

57:06

Actor Danny Mays on working with Michael Douglas on new period drama Franklin and the process of auditioning for and being offered the part of Ed Bancroft. Danny talks through all the different wigs wardrobe had him try on, “One of which I thought I looked like my nan, Molly!”, and living in Paris during filming. The pair also get into being bother…

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Ancient North America's First City 23:17

13d ago23:17

23:17

Join Shaner and Bob as they discuss Poverty Point in northeastern Louisiana. Many archaeologists and scientists consider it as North America’s First City. It lies 15 miles west of the Mississippi River. At 1500 BCE, everywhere else in North America had small villages of about 100 residents, however, Poverty Point had between 4000 and 5000 residents…

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Adele Roberts 38:19

15d ago38:19

38:19

“In that second my life changed”. Broadcaster and DJ Adele Roberts was in the best shape of her life when she found out she had bowel cancer in October 2021. Suddenly she was plunged into the world of cancer treatment, including having a stoma. Less than two years later Adele crossed the finish line of the London Marathon in her best ever time, als…

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Joe Wicks 38:51

17d ago38:51

38:51

"The food I was eating was linked to my behaviour". He kept us fit during lockdown with his PE with Joe sessions on YouTube. Now Joe Wicks has a new book out. He told Nihal Arthanayake all about it.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The six elements necessary to every story with bestselling author, Steven James. 1:06:22

19d ago1:06:22

1:06:22

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Small Press Distribution shutting down, deals rebounding in the first quarter, and how Google is considering charging for AI-powered search. Then, stick around for a chat with author Steven James! Steven James is a critica…

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Gillian Anderson 28:49

22d ago28:49

28:49

I’m used to doing scary things”. Film and stage actor Gillian Anderson - best known for her roles in The X Files, Sex Education and The Crown – speaks to Nihal Arthanayake about her latest role is as Emily Maitlis in the Netflix film ‘Scoop’ - a dramatisation of the BBC Newsnight interview with Prince Andrew.…

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Matt Smith 39:38

24d ago39:38

39:38

He’s best known for playing Doctor Who, a young Prince Phillip in The Crown, and Daemon Targaryen in House of the Dragon. Now Matt Smith is starring in a new production of Henrik Ibsen's An Enemy of the People. And has he ever thought about teaming up with some of his celeb friends to buy Blackburn Rovers, a club he has loved since his was a lad?…

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Savants, Camelot Music, and his writing process. Bestselling author Carter Wilson takes us back to the '80s with his latest thriller. 1:09:00

26d ago1:09:00

1:09:00

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the KDP invitation-only beta for audiobooks, new Association of American Publishers (AAP) data, and how to train ‘the horses of enlightenment.' Then, stick around for a chat with author Carter Wilson! Carter Wilson is the …

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Jax Jones 41:37

1M ago41:37

41:37

“Whatever I’ve experienced doesn’t need to define me”.DJ and producer Jax Jones talks to Nihal Arthanayake about making music with the likes of Raye, mentoring, and why he’s not sure he wants to reconnect with his biological father.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Tom Daley 54:51

1M ago54:51

54:51

Olympic gold medallist diver Tom Daley on his return to the sport after two years out, looking ahead to his fifth Olympic Games in Paris this summer, how his adorable six-year-old son behaves like a ‘pushy parent’ during competition, and finding a balance between regimented training and enjoying himself. Tom also gets into his passion for knitting,…

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A career born in fairy tales with Bram Stoker Award-winning "quiet horror" author, Cynthia Pelayo. 1:04:13

1M ago1:04:13

1:04:13

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Gabriel García Márquez’s sons publishing his final novel, Elon Musk releasing Chatbot Code, and US publishers filing a brief opposing internet archive’s appeal. Then, stick around for a chat with author Cynthia Pelayo! Cyn…

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Cynthia Erivo 30:40

1M ago30:40

30:40

“I relish being myself, even if it is the complete opposite of everyone else” Singer, actress and Tony, Emmy and Grammy Award winner Cynthia Erivo chats to Nihal Arthanayake about her new film ‘Drift’ and her upcoming role as Elphaba in the Hollywood blockbuster film version of the ‘Wicked’ musical.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Daisy Goodwin 1:01:19

1M ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Screenwriter and novelist Daisy Goodwin joins Gordon Smart as the two turn their attention to the subject of Daisy’s new book Diva; the infamous Maria Callas. The pair discuss the opera sensation’s career, life and legacy, and why she remains a huge inspiration to modern women. Born in 1923, Maria was “what you might call a girl boss today, she alw…

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From Graphic Novels to the Satanic Panic of the 90s with RAINBOW BLACK author, Maggie Thrash. 49:22

1M ago49:22

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Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the House passing a bill that could lead to a TikTok ban, Maven's AI books that allow readers to interactively text, and how libraries are struggling to afford the demand for e-books. Then, stick around for a chat with aut…

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Eric Cantona 22:04

2M ago22:04

22:04

In May 1997, Eric Cantona stunned Manchester United and their fans by announcing his retirement from football at the age of 30. Alongside the 82 goals he scored for them, he’s remembered for the now infamous kung-fu kick he aimed at a Crystal Palace fan who racially abused him. His post-football career has taken in acting, painting, writing poetry …

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Publishing and screenwriting tips and tricks with award-winning ONLY HUMAN author, Audrey Wilson. 1:01:20

2M ago1:01:20

1:01:20

Join hosts JD Barker, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including upcoming changes to Kindle Vella, Spotify launching a new audiobook subscription tier, Audible's new royalty structure for independent writers and small publishers, and the formation of Authors Equity, a new publishing company. Then, stick …

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Tony Curran 58:39

2M ago58:39

58:39

BAFTA-winning Glaswegian actor Tony Curran on learning about the real King James I, shooting intimate, nude scenes, and working with Julianne Moore and Nicholas Galitzine for new show Mary & George. Tony and Gordon also get into some hilarious stories of their mutual pal, Martin Compston, plus Tony’s career-high roles including his turn as Vincent …

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Kevin Macdonald with Nihal Arthanayake 34:56

2M ago34:56

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“I’m not telling them how you should think about John Galliano […] it’s a very complex picture that emerges”Award winning director Kevin Macdonald chats to Nihal Arthanayake about his new documentary ‘High & Low: John Galliano’ – that examines the designer’s rapid ascent, fall from grace after an antisemitic tirade, and rehabilitation…

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Journalism, philosophy, and biohacking with bestseller, Kira Piekoff. 56:39

2M ago56:39

56:39

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including how ChatGPT helped write a Japanese award winning novel, the Lee & Low Books diversity baseline survey, and Neil Gaiman's comic art collection auction. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author Kira Peikoff! Kira P…

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Alesha Dixon 40:43

2M ago40:43

40:43

The platinum selling artist tells Nihal Arthanayake about her love of animals and how it has inspired her series of books for young adults.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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Frank Skinner 54:30

2M ago54:30

54:30

Comedian and writer Frank Skinner on unexpected signs of ageing, nicknames, bringing back shouting at cinema screens, graffiti he’s seen on his tour posters, and why he doesn’t run his stand up material by anyone before he performs.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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From Batman to thrillers, how working in comics has influenced NYT bestseller Gregg Hurwitz. 1:00:37

2M ago1:00:37

1:00:37

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including science fiction authors being excluded from the Hugo Awards for fear of offending China, how romance bookstores took over America, and OpenAI Sora. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author Gregg Hurwitz! Gregg Hur…

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Bernie Sanders 32:37

2M ago32:37

32:37

“The more important the issue the less it is discussed.” The Vermont Senator talks to Nihal Arthanayake about the future of capitalism - and offers his thoughts on the upcoming presidential election.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The one where NYT bestseller Katherine Arden explains how the devil might react to a hell created by people. 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Join hosts JD Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including Simon & Schuster being bought by a private equity firm, Open AI book lawsuits, and how a judge's ruling is impacting AI companies. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author Katherine Arden! Katherine Arden is the N…

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James Timpson 41:05

2M ago41:05

41:05

Nihal Arthanayake chats to the CEO of Timpsons about his new book ‘The Happy Index’ and why he believes his employees’ wellbeing is the secret to running a successful company.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The one where Joanna Goodman explains how to be in the present moment and write the book. 1:06:42

2M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

Join hosts Christine Daigle, Jena Brown and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including the Corporate Transparency Act, Spotify paying audio book publishers tens of millions in royalties, and Soho Press's Horror Imprint, Hell's Hundred. Then, stick around as Christine chats with author Joanna Goodman! Joanna Goodman is …

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Jeffrey Wright 44:07

3M ago44:07

44:07

“I didn’t watch the [Oscars] announcements, because I didn’t want to have to repair any screen damage if the news wasn’t to my liking!” American actor Jeffrey Wright talks to Nihal about his new film ‘American Fiction’ and explains how it feels to get an Oscar nomination.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The one where author Nick Petrie explains how talking to veterans has helped him shape his iconic character, Peter Ash. 50:32

3M ago50:32

50:32

Join hosts J.D. Barker and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including more advances in Chat GPT and the rollout of Author Nation. Then, stick around as JP chats with thriller author Nick Petrie! Nick Petrie received his MFA in fiction from the University of Washington. His first novel, The Drifter, won the ITW Thriller…

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Matthew Vaughn 31:37

3M ago31:37

31:37

“Movie stars, sadly, are a dying breed”.Matthew Vaughn, director, producer, and writer - known for the Kingsman franchise, KickAss, and Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels - is back with a new movie - a spy action comedy film called Argylle.He tells Nihal Arthanayake that he thinks that times are changing in the movie industry - and you can no long…

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The one where literary agent Lucinda Halpern explains the essential element to getting published. 1:02:25

3M ago1:02:25

1:02:25

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including another ballot controversy surrounding the Hugo Awards. Then, stick around as Christine chats with literary agent Lucinda Halpern! With over fifteen years of experience in corporate and agency publishing, Lucinda se…

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Where Do Bioethics Begin? with Michael Deem 1:01:14

3M ago1:01:14

1:01:14

As a bioethicist and Catholic deacon-in-training, Dr. Michael Deem has spent years in the medical trenches as well as in theological and philosophical research. Michael Deem joins Grant in this episode to answer questions such as, “Do bioethicists actually change minds?” “Does healthcare flourish under a provider-of-services model?” and “Are bioeth…

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The one where author Brock Swinson explains how to defend your time and get the writing done. 58:13

3M ago58:13

58:13

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle & JP Rindfleisch as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including a look at how different generations interact with media (via WattPad.) Then, stick around as Christine chats with author, screenwriter, and podcast host Brock Swinson! Brock Swinson is an interviewer for Creative Screenwriting and host…

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Adeel Akhtar 27:15

3M ago27:15

27:15

'I just really enjoyed the idea of this tiny, dishevelled, half pint Luther....popping about the place trying to solve crimes.' Actor Adeel Akhtar talks to Nihal Arthanayake about his role as DS Sami Kierce in the new smash hit Netflix show 'Fool Me Once'.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The one where author Jami Attenberg provides gold to help you hit your word-count goals and get your book to the finish line. 50:46

3M ago50:46

50:46

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some positive news out of Barnes & Noble. Then, stick around as JP chats with author and #1000wordsofsummer founder Jami Attenberg! Jami Attenberg has written about food, travel, books, relationships, and urban life…

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The one where author Matthew Blake tells us how he went from writing screenplays to crafting a debut thriller that sold for millions. 55:59

4M ago55:59

55:59

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including some chatter on works entering the public domain (Steamboat Willie slasher, anybody?) Then, stick around as Christine chats with speechwriter-turned-novelist Matthew Blake! Matthew Blake is a London-based author who…

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee 39:58

4M ago39:58

39:58

‘It’s about progress not perfection’Dr Rangan Chatterjee talks to Nihal Arthanayale about keeping a journal, things to be grateful for, and how to make every day just a little bit better.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The one where author Natalie Haynes explains how she juggles fiction, non-fiction, touring, and a radio show for the BBC. 1:08:30

4M ago1:08:30

1:08:30

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including a damning plagiarism claim against one of indie publishing's biggest stars. Then, stick around as Christine chats with bestselling author Natalie Haynes! Natalie Haynes, author of THE FURIES (THE AMBER FURY in the U…

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Jamie Dornan 32:34

4M ago32:34

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“Just when I thought I knew where it was going, and what kind of a show it was, it would just do a one-eighty” - Actor Jamie Dornan in conversation with Nihal Arthanayake about the new series of The Tourist and his lifelong love for Manchester United.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The one where two bookseller veterans explain what it takes for authors to get on their shelves. 1:02:34

4M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including an array of copyright calamities. Then, stick around as Christine chats with bookseller veterans Danny Caine and Josh Cook! Danny Caine is the author of several poetry collections and non-fiction, including How To P…

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Jonathan Pryce and Dominic West 34:50

4M ago34:50

34:50

Someone like me can't turn down a part like Charles. He's so interesting. He's so complex.”Dominic West, who played Prince Charles in the last two seasons of The Crown, and Jonathan Pryce who portrayed Prince Philip – tell Nihal Arthanayake about the success of the show, how they prepared for their respective roles, and where they were when they le…

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Sheridan Smith 26:29

4M ago26:29

26:29

“When do I tell them I can’t swim”. The award winning film, tv and stage actor Sheridan Smith, talks to Nihal Arthanayake about being a parent, her new role in a show about being cast away on a desert island, and why she never learned to swim.By BBC Radio 5 Live

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The one where NYT bestsellers Robin & Michael J. Sullivan cover the pros and cons of indie, trad, and hybrid publishing. 1:14:26

4M ago1:14:26

1:14:26

Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, JP Rindfleisch, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including an absolutely stunning bit of self-sabotage from the debut author trenches. Then, stick around as Christine chats with seasoned publishing team Robin and Michael J. Sullivan! Michael J. Sullivan is a New York Times,…

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