Best Robin Meyer Podcasts (2024)

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MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT by Riley Sager, read by Santino Fontana 6:50

1h ago6:50

6:50

Narrator Santino Fontana delivers Riley Sager’s trademark psychological suspense. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss this twisty thriller that’s a great slow-burn mystery with a touch of the paranormal. It’s 1994, and 10-year-old Ethan and his best friend, Billy, camp out in Ethan’s backyard. The night will tragically be remembe…

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THE BLACK BIRD ORACLE by Deborah Harkness, read by Jennifer Ikeda 7:32

4h ago7:32

7:32

Narrator Jennifer Ikeda reintroduces listeners to power couple Diana and Matthew de Claremont, witch and vampire, and their equally magical children. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss this continuation of the tale that Deborah Harkness first started in A DISCOVERY OF WITCHES. When a black bird brings Diana a message, she heads …

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THE STARDUST GRAIL by Yume Kitasei, read by Katharine Chin 7:29

29m ago7:29

7:29

Kendra Winchester tells host Jo Reed about one of the most delightful science fiction stories of the year. Katharine Chin performs Yume Kitasei’s Indiana Jones-like adventure that’s perfect for lovers of great heist stories. Maya Hoshimoto, former thief, has retired to Earth to be a graduate student in anthropology. But when her best friend asks he…

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CATL CEO & Founder Robin Zeng: The journey to market dominance and powering the future of batteries 28:31

32m ago28:31

28:31

In this episode, Nicolai is joined by Robin Zeng , founder and CEO of CATL, the world's largest battery producer. The company has a staggering 37.5% market share, and CATL has revolutionised the battery industry, powering millions of electric vehicles and contributing significantly to renewable energy storage. But how does a Chinese company view di…

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Praise the Lord Who Hears Our Cry (Psalm 116) – Pastor Trevor McMaken 32:59

3h ago32:59

32:59

Praise the Lord Who Hears Our Cry (Psalm 116) – Pastor Trevor McMaken byBy City of Light Church Aurora

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LITTLE ROT by Akwaeke Emezi, read by Adepero Oduye, Chukwudi Iwuji 8:10

8h ago8:10

8:10

Adepero Oduye and Chukwudi Iwuji perform Akwaeke Emezi’s novel told by a group of characters who are all connected by the events of a single night. AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester tells host Jo Reed about what she describes as one of the most whirlwind stories she’s listened to all year. In an unnamed city in Nigeria, Kalu attends a sex party to help…

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TEHRANGELES by Porochista Khakpour, read by Mikaela Hoover, Manijeh Khakpour 7:11

3d ago7:11

7:11

Mikaela Hoover performs Porochista Khakpour’s wildly delightful novel about Iranian American fast-food heiresses and wannabe reality television stars. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester discuss this story about four sisters at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, which toppled their dreams of a reality series focused on their family. The…

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NOT QUITE A GHOST by Anne Ursu, read by Eva Kaminsky 9:26

6d ago9:26

9:26

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss a middle-grade novel that is perfect for heading back to school — and is a little bit haunted. Eva Kaminsky depicts Violet, who is nervous about moving into the strange attic bedroom of her family’s new home and worried about starting 6th grade. Kaminsky reflects the uncertainty that creeps into V…

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Praise the Lord Who Lives Forever (Psalm 146) – Pastor Trevor McMaken 24:35

16h ago24:35

24:35

Praise the Lord Who Lives Forever (Psalm 146) – Pastor Trevor McMaken byBy City of Light Church Aurora

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EVERYTHING WE NEVER HAD by Randy Ribay, read by JB Tadena, Ramón de Ocampo, Manny Jacinto, Jesse Inocalla 7:50

5d ago7:50

7:50

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss an audiobook for teens where four narrators in alternating chapters depict intergenerational Filipino sons and fathers over the course of a century. Ramón de Ocampo portrays young Francisco, who left the Philippines and works on California farms in the 1930s. JB Tadena captures angry Emil, whose f…

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THE SEVENTH VEIL OF SALOME by Silvia Moreno-Garcia, read by Victoria Villarreal, Caitlin Kelly, Atlanta Amado, Arthur Morey, Andrew Eiden, Kristen DiMercurio, Frankie Corzo, Lauren Fortgang, Javier Prusky ... 7:44

12d ago7:44

7:44

Victoria Villarreal and an ensemble cast narrate a thrilling epic set in 1950s Hollywood. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this lush historical novel based around a Biblical sword-and-sandal film. When an unknown actress from Mexico is cast to play Salome in the latest picture, tempers flare. Villarreal capably narrates the three…

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Co-Founder of Pixar, Ed Catmull: Fostering Creativity, Learning from Mistakes, and Pixar’s Unique Culture 42:41

7d ago42:41

42:41

In this episode, Nicolai Tangen is joined by Ed Catmull, co-founder and former president of Pixar, and author of the highly acclaimed book "Creativity, Inc." Pixar has set the gold standard in animation with groundbreaking films like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, and The Incredibles, earning 27 Academy Awards. Ed delves into his journey from a technical…

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THE LOST STORY by Meg Shaffer, read by Jorjeana Marie 7:33

7d ago7:33

7:33

Jorjeana Marie’s captivating narration brings this portal fantasy to life. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss a story of lost children, fractured friendships, and magical worlds. Mourning the loss of her adoptive mother, Emilie Wendell vows to find her half-sister she never knew, who disappeared in a West Virginia forest years ago.…

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THE FINANCIAL BREAKTHROUGH IS NEAR SIMPLY BECAUSE GOD SAID “IT’S TIME”#WeirdopeTour🌎 #GeniusIsCommon 6:07

12d ago6:07

6:07

I was Inspired by My Lord and savior Jesus Christ & Datreese Thomas (CEO) of "The Melanie Dolls" (Google Her) Ms. Thomas inspired me to create WEIRDOPE Museum which will be the number one tourist site in America. The purpose of WEIRDOPE Museum came from the desperation of Treese always emphasizing the importance of how God’s people perish from the …

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THE PAIRING by Casey McQuiston, read by Emma Galvin, Max Meyers 7:40

8d ago7:40

7:40

Emma Galvin and Max Meyers voice the perspectives of sommelier-in-training Theo Flowerday and French pastry chef Kit Fairfield. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this story of two bisexual exes who wind up on a three week European food tour together—the same tour they were meant to take together before they broke up four years ear…

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AN AMERICAN TRAGEDY by Theodore Dreiser, read by Grover Gardner 7:00

12d ago7:00

7:00

A master performer, Grover Gardner elevates Dreiser’s naturalistic 1925 novel, an account of the strivings and disappointments of Clyde Griffiths, a flawed but fascinating protagonist whose rise and fall end when he commits a heinous crime and is executed for it. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss a title that Alan says will make ev…

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WE ARE EXPERIENCING A SLIGHT DELAY by Gary Janetti, read by Gary Janetti 6:34

13d ago6:34

6:34

TV writer/producer Janetti is a fine traveling companion as he takes the listener on a grand tour of his favorite places. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss how Janetti packs this audiobook with observations on such topics as the decline of fashion on airplanes, along with tips on how to shut off unwanted conversations and how to on…

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THE NEW TOURIST by Paige McClanahan, read by Paige McClanahan 6:34

13d ago6:34

6:34

Paige McClanahan gives this audiobook a sense of her lived experience as a travel writer, reporter, and thoughtful interpreter of the world of travel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss her exploration of this reconsideration for how we travel, told in her appealing voice and persuasive narration. The listener goes along on forays t…

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Kinnevik CEO and Chair: Long-term mindset, Innovation and Dealing with failures 46:23

9d ago46:23

46:23

In this episode, Nicolai is joined by Georgi Ganev, CEO, and James Anderson, Chair, of the Swedish investment company Kinnevik. Founded in 1936, Kinnevik has a rich history of driving growth and innovation across various industries, such as telecommunications, e-commerce, and healthcare. Tune in to this engaging discussion to learn more about Kinne…

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ON CALL by Anthony Fauci, read by Anthony Fauci 6:24

15d ago6:24

6:24

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss Anthony Fauci’s new memoir on audio. Doctor Fauci's public career spans five decades, and gained prominence during the COVID-19 epidemic for his confrontations with the former president and far right members of Congress. Tinged with his Brooklyn accent, his reading is authentic, if not melodic. He …

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STORIES ARE WEAPONS by Annalee Newitz, read by Alexandra Cohler 7:10

15d ago7:10

7:10

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss how Alexandra Cohler has the right tone, tempo, and style for this polemical and highly informed audiobook on propaganda. She can sound like she’s reporting on a real-life scene or immersed in a sci-fi setting. Her narrative approach works well with this provocative work by journalist/science ficti…

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Having Faith that Jesus Is the Bread (Mark 8:11-21) — Pastor Trevor McMaken 27:48

11d ago27:48

27:48

Mark 8:11-21By City of Light Church Aurora

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WANDERING STARS: AudioFile Favorites 6:48

20d ago6:48

6:48

This audiobook reveals that Tommy Orange is among the most insightful novelists writing today and a poet of pain. In their conversation from earlier this year, 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, Charl…

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No Other Food but Jesus (John 6:60-69) – Pastor Trevor McMaken 25:30

15d ago25:30

25:30

John 6:60-69The Season of Ordinary TimeBy City of Light Church Aurora

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THE WOMEN: AudioFile Favorites 6:21

23d ago6:21

6:21

The sure touch of Golden Voice narrator Julia Whelan transforms Kristin Hannah’s absorbing novel about Vietnam War combat nurses into an addictive listen. In their conversation from this winter, host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss this intimate portrait and sprawling account of a searing time. The story focuses on 20-year-old Frances…

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COME AND GET IT: AudioFile Favorites 7:21

22d ago7:21

7:21

Nicole Lewis performs this sophomore novel from Booker longlisted author Kiley Reid. In their conversation from earlier this year, host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Kendra Winchester talk about how Reid excels at writing dialogue, and how Lewis’s performance of those conversations takes them to a whole new level. Millie Cousins is a senior resident assi…

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Erin Meyer: Cross-cultural management, leadership and trust 38:47

21d ago38:47

38:47

How do cultural differences influence the way we interact and communicate? What defines an ideal organizational culture? And what influence have the Vikings had on Scandinavian corporate culture? In this episode, Nicolai welcomes Erin Meyer, a leading specialist in cross-cultural management and author of "The Culture Map." Erin shares fascinating i…

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FIRST LIE WINS: AudioFile Favorites 6:55

23d ago6:55

6:55

Listeners will be convinced there’s a full cast delivering this fast-paced thriller from Ashley Elston. Yet it’s just one narrator, Saskia Maarleveld, who masterfully voices all of the characters. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss this mystery audiobook in their conversation from earlier in 2024. Evie Porter has many names and perso…

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GRETA & VALDIN: AudioFile Favorites 7:15

24d ago7:15

7:15

This week, we’re revisiting discussions of favorite audiobooks from this year. Narrators Natalie Beran and Jackson Bliss portray queer Russian-Maori siblings Greta and Valdin. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss Rebecca K. Reilly’s wise, hilarious audiobook about a loving and chaotic New Zealand family. Beran depicts Greta, a 20-som…

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Interview with J. Michael Straczynski 11:55

25d ago11:55

11:55

Author J. Michael Straczynski joins AudioFile’s Michele Cobb for a conversation about his new audio original, EARTHLIGHT. Straczynski is well known as the creator of the “Babylon 5” TV series and has written comics for Marvel and DC. His newest book, EARTHLIGHT, is a high-stakes military sci-fi audiobook performed by Erik Braa and a full cast with …

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