Best Nico Rogers Podcasts (2024)

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FUNNY STORY by Emily Henry, read by Julia Whelan 7:15

2h ago7:15

7:15

Julia Whelan performs Emily Henry’s funny story, much like a Shakespearean comedy is a funny story, of a woman who falls in love with her ex-fiancé’s new girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss the joy of getting to hear another excellent Emily Henry and Julia Whelan audiobook pairing. When Daphne’s fiance, Pe…

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GRETA & VALDIN by Rebecca K. Reilly, read by Natalie Beran, Jackson Bliss, Eilidh Beaton, Nico Evers-Swindell, Gary Furlong 7:30

18m ago7:30

7:30

Narrators Natalie Beran and Jackson Bliss portray queer Russian-Maori siblings Greta and Valdin in this wise, hilarious novel about a loving and chaotic New Zealand family. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss Rebecca K. Reilly’s novel, now released in the U.S. Beran depicts Greta, a 20-something PhD student in a perky, wry tone that…

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EP #394 - Gianluca Cesari: How Sevensense Got Acquired By ABB 33:31

14h ago33:31

33:31

Timestamps: 1:39 - What changed from 2020 to 2024 4:06 - 8 co-founders from start to finish 7:36 - Finding the right focus 13:33 - Selling to robot manufacturers 19:58 - Getting acquired by ABB About Gianluca Cesari: Gianluca Cesari is a co-founder and the CBDO of Sevensense Robotics, a robotics ETH spin-off which empowers mobile robots to move int…

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REZ BALL by Byron Graves, read by Jesse Nobess 8:36

6h ago8:36

8:36

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss a celebrated YA novel that is featured in AudioFile’s new Audiobook Club. Narrator Jesse Nobess establishes a determined voice for high school sophomore Tre Brun. After losing his older brother who was a star on their high school basketball team, he finds his own passion for the game. Nobess captur…

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CROSSROAD BLUES by Ace Atkins, read by Dion Graham 7:49

13h ago7:49

7:49

Narrator Dion Graham, with his ability to tap into a wide variety of voices, is the right pick for Ace Atkins’s blues-heavy novel first published in 1998. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss Dion’s skill at voicing this blues-infused noir mystery. Nick Travers is a former pro football player turned blues historian at Tulane Universit…

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EP #393 - Adrien Treccani: SaaS to Manage Your Digital Assets 53:38

6d ago53:38

53:38

Timestamps: 12:02 - Breaking down crypto 17:50 - B2Banks and financial institutions 29:23 - Being a solo founder against your will 38:35 - Hiring senior people for a startup 42:00 - A USD 250M exit About Adrien Treccani: Adrien Treccani is the founder and CEO of Metaco, an enterprise technology company whose mission is to enable financial and non-f…

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CHASING BEAUTY by Natalie Dykstra, read by Maggi-Meg Reed 7:15

1d ago7:15

7:15

The privileged world of the spirited Isabella Stewart Gardner is aptly captured by the patrician voice of narrator Maggie-Meg Reed. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss this fascinating biography by Natalie Dykstra. Reed’s careful pacing and expression elicit genuine admiration for the eccentric and sometimes scandalous Isabella. Gard…

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THE HUNTER by Tana French, read by Roger Clark 7:44

3d ago7:44

7:44

Roger Clark gives a thrilling performance of Tana French’s newest novel set in a ferociously insular Irish village. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss this sequel to THE SEARCHER, continuing the story of Cal Hooper, a retired Chicago police detective in a town that makes its own law. Clark’s Irish dialogue is so rich and musical it’…

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THE AMERICAN DAUGHTERS by Maurice Carlos Ruffin, read by Lynnette R. Freeman 7:30

4d ago7:30

7:30

An inspiring original story gets a five-star narration from Lynnette R. Freeman. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss how Maurice Carlos Ruffin’s Civil War-era novel shines with Freeman’s narration. Sanite and her daughter, Ady, run from the brutality of John du Marche’s slave labor camp—also known as a plantation. Separated when Sani…

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EP #392 - Daniel Gutierrez & Francois Smuts: The Gap in Women’s Reproductive Health 25:46

4d ago25:46

25:46

Timestamps: 1:17 - Brought together by wine 3:21 - Declining fertility rates in Europe 8:12 - How the team came together 10:38 - Guys working on women’s health? 17:58 - Fundraising through the Swisspreneur Syndicate About Daniel Gutierrez & Francois Smuts: Francois Smuts is the co-founder and managing director of BioNexus, a healthcare company focu…

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TABLE FOR TWO by Amor Towles, read by Edoardo Ballerini, J. Smith-Cameron 7:15

6d ago7:15

7:15

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss Edoardo Ballerini’s narration of Amor Towles’s newest short story collection. By turns nuanced and dramatic, Golden Voice Ballerini uses his full range of techniques always in service of the author’s fine prose. His smart pace and rich tone work particularly well for the noir novella set in late 19…

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PARASOL AGAINST THE AXE by Helen Oyeyemi, read by Dorje Swallow 7:10

8d ago7:10

7:10

Dorje Swallow’s performance of Helen Oyeyemi’s metafiction centers this whirligig of a novel in which story begets story. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss how Swallow’s assured narration—in particular, his ability to do voices and accents and adapt his tone to whatever the scene—makes this audiobook marvelous to listen to. Hero To…

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EP#391 - Lisa Stähli & Fabienne Lorenz: How Role Models Drive Women to Tech 34:11

8d ago34:11

34:11

Timestamps: 2:57 - What Girls in Tech is 6:35 - Deciding to become a female engineer 11:40 - The importance of role models 24:20 - The benefit of having a female network 25:44 - The future of Girls in Tech About Lisa Stähli & Fabienne Lorenz: Lisa Stähli is a board member and Head of Press at Girls in Tech Switzerland, a nonprofit organization dedi…

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS by Vinson Cunningham, read by Aaron Goodson 6:38

9d ago6:38

6:38

Aaron Goodson performs Vinson Cunningham’s coming-of-age novel in a conversational manner. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss Goodson’s pleasing narrative style. His pensive tone works for the narrator and protagonist, David Hammons, the well-read but adrift young man who finds himself working as a fundraising assistant in the 2008 …

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THE MORNINGSIDE by Téa Obreht, read by Carlotta Brentan 7:30

9d ago7:30

7:30

Carlotta Brentan narrates this near-future dystopian novel set in a time of ecological disaster in the mostly underwater community of Island City. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss Téa Obreht’s newest novel. Brentan portrays the cast of characters smartly by subtly shifting tone, cadence, and timbre. The once stately Morningside bu…

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In Conversation with Cynthia Leitich Smith and Shaun Taylor-Corbett 38:08

15d ago38:08

38:08

In today’s bonus edition of Behind the Mic, host Jo Reed welcomes author Cynthia Leitich Smith and narrator Shaun Taylor-Corbett for a lively conversation about making memorable audiobooks for children and young adults. Cynthia Leitich Smith (Muscogee citizen) is a highly acclaimed author for young readers and curator for Heartdrum, a Native Americ…

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WANDERING STARS by Tommy Orange, read by Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, Curtis Michael Holland, Calvin Joyal, Phil Ava, Emmanuel Chumaceiro, Christian Young, Charley Flyte 7:23

15d ago7:23

7:23

This audiobook reveals that Tommy Orange is among the most insightful novelists writing today and a poet of pain. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss this immersive novel set in Oakland that makes for a powerful listening experience. Among the segmented novel’s stellar performances, Charley Flyte’s reading of Victoria Bear Shield’s d…

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EP #390 - Pascale Vonmont & Roger Wüthrich-Hasenböhler: Why Swiss Innovation Isn’t Living Up to Its Full Potential 32:54

16d ago32:54

32:54

Timestamps: 2:10 - 25 years of Swiss entrepreneurship 3:01 - The Kick Fund 10:38 - The problem of segmented startup initiatives 17:40 - The 4 areas of Deep Tech Switzerland 24:06 - The role of the Swiss government About Pascale Vonmont & Roger Wüthrich-Hasenböhler: Pascale Vonmont is the director of the Gebert Rüf Stiftung, and Roger Wüthrich-Hasen…

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# 171: Interview with Jeremy Szal 57:12

12d ago57:12

57:12

Ben and Nico interview the brilliant Jeremey Szal, space-opera author of The Common trilogy. Support the showBy Ben Holroyd-Dell & Nico Rogers, Jeremy Szal

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FOURTEEN DAYS by The Authors Guild, read by Shayna Small 8:08

14d ago8:08

8:08

Shayna Small delivers a variety of accents as a group of New Yorkers gather on their rooftop during the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, telling stories to pass the time. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss Small’s skills as she narrates a wide range of characters, emotions, and stories. Her narration shines in this reinterpretation of…

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ONE OF OUR OWN by Lucinda Berry, read by A.J. Cook, Tessa Albertson 7:31

14d ago7:31

7:31

Narrator A.J. Cook utilizes her considerable acting skills in portraying divorce lawyer, single mother, and suicide hotline volunteer Felicia, whose life was forever changed by her sister’s suicide. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss this short but impactful audio thriller. Actress Tess Albertson matches Cook in talent as she portray…

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EP #389 - S. Manoj Harasgama: From Working at Shell to Building a ClimateTech Startup 42:19

20d ago42:19

42:19

Redeem your EUR 75 bonus at Splint Invest with code Dali24: https://splintinvest.onelink.me/ZGYb/swppod Timestamps: 3:50 - Being part of the Groupon story 13:05 - Getting a climate wake-up call 15:47 - From working for Shell to climate tech 17:46 - The problem Manoj is solving 20:19 - Pros and cons of hydrogen About S. Manoj Harasgama: S. Manoj Har…

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MAKE POSSIBILITIES HAPPEN by Grace Hawthorne, Stanford d.school, read by Grace Hawthorne, Scott Doorley 7:04

16d ago7:04

7:04

Grace Hawthorne presents the chapters of her intelligent guide with appealing assertiveness while a Stanford colleague delivers brief segments with equal authority and charm. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss this audiobook on turning your ideas into reality. After convincing listeners that they can train their brains to think expan…

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I HEARD HER CALL MY NAME by Lucy Sante, read by Lucy Sante 7:05

16d ago7:05

7:05

Lucy Sante narrates her intimate and poignant memoir of her transition, delivering vignettes from her life with authenticity. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss Lucy’s story. Lucy realized early in her life that she was female, but it was not until her sixties in 2021 that she transitioned and shared her news with her friends. Her li…

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# 170: Interview with Teika Marija Smits 1:08:01

19d ago1:08:01

1:08:01

Ben and Nico chat with Teika Marija Smits, author of Waterlore and writer of powerfully introspective works of speculative fiction. Support the showBy Nico Rogers & Ben Holroyd-Dell, Teika Marija Smits

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EP #388 - Nicole Colmenares Pulido: How to Make Prosthetics Accessible Worldwide 23:38

17d ago23:38

23:38

Timestamps: 2:41 - The neglected field of disability care 5:09 - Making money as an impact startup 9:30 - Circleg’s magic team 15:33 - Managing startup growth 18:20 - Fundraising through the Swisspreneur Syndicate About Nicole Pulido: Nicole Colmenares Pulido is the co-founder and Head of Business Development & Finance at Circleg, a Swiss startup p…

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THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN MEANINGS by RuPaul, read by RuPaul 6:59

21d ago6:59

6:59

Pop culture drag star RuPaul’s candid warmth is an invitation to accompany him as he discovers fame, love, and his unvarnished self. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss this origin story from the mother of all drag queens. His soft narration opens with sensory details that evoke the power of memory, and his gentle voice allows listene…

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EP #387 - Jonas Urwyler & Nico Hauschke: How to Make Fishing Sustainable 27:26

21d ago27:26

27:26

Timestamps: 4:52 - Hooked by the fishing industry 6:56 - Why the market timing was right 14:15 - Product help from Innosuisse 16:15 - 99% of fishing products are produced in Asia 19:34 - Fundraising through the Swisspreneur Syndicate About Jonas Urwyler & Nico Hauschke: Jonas Urwyler is the co-founder and CEO at Capt’n Greenfin, a fishing goods com…

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OURS by Phillip B. Williams, read by Joniece Abbott-Pratt 7:40

20d ago7:40

7:40

Joniece Abbott-Pratt performs this multigenerational novel set over several decades in the American South. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss this debut novel from poet Phillip B. Williams. In the 1830s, a mysterious woman named Saint frees enslaved people from plantations and brings them to a town they call Ours, where they fin…

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THIS AMERICAN EX-WIFE by Lyz Lenz, read by Lyz Lenz 7:43

22d ago7:43

7:43

Lyz Lenz narrates her memoir about the end of her marriage and the start of her new life as an “ex-wife.” Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss this audiobook that alternates between Lenz’s own story of divorce and freedom, and her research on women experiencing divorce. While Lenz had been told that the end of her marriage would b…

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FUNNY STORY by Emily Henry, read by Julia Whelan 7:15

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GRETA & VALDIN by Rebecca K. Reilly, read by Natalie Beran, Jackson Bliss, Eilidh Beaton, Nico Evers-Swindell, Gary Furlong 7:30

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EP #394 - Gianluca Cesari: How Sevensense Got Acquired By ABB 33:31

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REZ BALL by Byron Graves, read by Jesse Nobess 8:36

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CROSSROAD BLUES by Ace Atkins, read by Dion Graham 7:49

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EP #393 - Adrien Treccani: SaaS to Manage Your Digital Assets 53:38

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CHASING BEAUTY by Natalie Dykstra, read by Maggi-Meg Reed 7:15

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THE HUNTER by Tana French, read by Roger Clark 7:44

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THE AMERICAN DAUGHTERS by Maurice Carlos Ruffin, read by Lynnette R. Freeman 7:30

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EP #392 - Daniel Gutierrez & Francois Smuts: The Gap in Women’s Reproductive Health 25:46

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TABLE FOR TWO by Amor Towles, read by Edoardo Ballerini, J. Smith-Cameron 7:15

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PARASOL AGAINST THE AXE by Helen Oyeyemi, read by Dorje Swallow 7:10

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EP#391 - Lisa Stähli & Fabienne Lorenz: How Role Models Drive Women to Tech 34:11

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GREAT EXPECTATIONS by Vinson Cunningham, read by Aaron Goodson 6:38

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THE MORNINGSIDE by Téa Obreht, read by Carlotta Brentan 7:30

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In Conversation with Cynthia Leitich Smith and Shaun Taylor-Corbett 38:08

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WANDERING STARS by Tommy Orange, read by Shaun Taylor-Corbett, MacLeod Andrews, Alma Cuervo, Curtis Michael Holland, Calvin Joyal, Phil Ava, Emmanuel Chumaceiro, Christian Young, Charley Flyte 7:23

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EP #390 - Pascale Vonmont & Roger Wüthrich-Hasenböhler: Why Swiss Innovation Isn’t Living Up to Its Full Potential 32:54

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# 171: Interview with Jeremy Szal 57:12

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FOURTEEN DAYS by The Authors Guild, read by Shayna Small 8:08

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ONE OF OUR OWN by Lucinda Berry, read by A.J. Cook, Tessa Albertson 7:31

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EP #389 - S. Manoj Harasgama: From Working at Shell to Building a ClimateTech Startup 42:19

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MAKE POSSIBILITIES HAPPEN by Grace Hawthorne, Stanford d.school, read by Grace Hawthorne, Scott Doorley 7:04

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I HEARD HER CALL MY NAME by Lucy Sante, read by Lucy Sante 7:05

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# 170: Interview with Teika Marija Smits 1:08:01

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EP #388 - Nicole Colmenares Pulido: How to Make Prosthetics Accessible Worldwide 23:38

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THE HOUSE OF HIDDEN MEANINGS by RuPaul, read by RuPaul 6:59

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EP #387 - Jonas Urwyler & Nico Hauschke: How to Make Fishing Sustainable 27:26

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OURS by Phillip B. Williams, read by Joniece Abbott-Pratt 7:40

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THIS AMERICAN EX-WIFE by Lyz Lenz, read by Lyz Lenz 7:43

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