Best mathew Ad Podcasts (2024)

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Sarah Mandel, LITTLE EARTHQUAKES: A Memoir 24:31

1y ago24:31

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Zibby is joined by clinical psychologist and author Sarah Mandel to discuss Little Earthquakes, a beautiful, brave, and thought-provoking memoir about her extraordinary journey with Stage Four breast cancer while pregnant with her second baby, and the insights into life, death, trauma, and healing that she gleaned. Sarah talks about the terrifying …

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Kelly McMasters, THE LEAVING SEASON 30:09

1y ago30:09

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Zibby speaks to author Kelly McMasters about The Leaving Season, a nuanced, heart-wrenching, and astoundingly gorgeous memoir in essays about "leaving"–a place, a job, a home, a version of oneself, and, particularly, a marriage. Kelly describes her life before, during, and after her divorce, revealing that it ultimately helped her as a mother. She …

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Sara Evans, BORN TO FLY: A Memoir 31:48

1y ago31:48

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby chats with Billboard, ACM, and CMA Award-winning country music star Sara Evans about Born To Fly, her powerful, personal, and humorous memoir about fame, loss, divorce, faith, and finding love again. "Fans will devour this book, but many readers are likely to enjoy this warm, approachable read." (Booklist) …

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Samantha Irby, WOW, NO THAK YOU: Essays 32:47

1y ago32:47

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby speaks to comedian, essayist, blogger, and TV writer Samantha Irby about Wow, No Thank You, the unflinching, riotous, hysterical, relatable, edgy, and unabashedly raunchy collection of essays that quickly became a #1 New York Times bestseller. "She writes with such wisdom about our culture and such honesty …

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Jana Savage, WILDFLOWER 28:34

1y ago28:34

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Zibby interviews actress and screenwriter Jana Savage about Wildflower, a beautiful coming-of-age film that follows Bea Johnson from birth to graduation as she navigates life with two neurodiverse parents, starring Kiernan Shipka, Alexandra Daddario, and Charlie Plummer. Jana describes her path to screenwriting (she acted for many years prior) and …

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Beth Ann Mathews, DEEP WATERS: A Memoir of Loss, Alaska Adventure, and Love Rekindled 28:08

1y ago28:08

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Zibby interviews marine biologist and author Beth Ann Mathews about her thoughtful and provoking new book Deep Waters: A Memoir of Loss, Alaska Adventure, and Love Rekindled. Beth talks about her husband’s stroke and the impact it had on their lives as sailors, scientific researchers, and all-around adventure-seekers. Zibby reveals she is on an Ala…

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Charlotte Maya, SUSHI TUESDAYS: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Family Resilience 27:59

1y ago27:59

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Guest host Julie Chavez speaks to author Charlotte Maya about Sushi Tuesdays, the memoir about the loss of her husband to suicide, and her search for answers, acceptance, and family resilience as a young widow with two small children. Charlotte discusses the meaning behind Sushi Tuesdays–the day she dedicated to self-care after her husband’s death …

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Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai, DUST CHILD 28:44

1y ago28:44

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Zibby speaks to award-winning author Nguyễn Phan Quế Mai about Dust Child, a powerful and hauntingly beautiful saga about two Vietnamese sisters, an American veteran, and an Amerasian man whose lives intersect in surprising ways, set during and after the war in Vietnam. Nguyễn reveals how her experience working with veterans, reuniting war-separate…

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Julia Whelan, THANK YOU FOR LISTENING 30:01

1y ago30:01

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Zibby interviews novelist and award-winning audiobook narrator Julia Whelan about Thank You For Listening, a poignant, charming, and witty rom-com about a former actress turned successful audiobook narrator who, after a tragic accident, is on a journey of self-discovery, love, and acceptance. Julia reveals the parts of the book that are actually au…

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Pamela Redmond, YOUNGER 27:53

1y ago27:53

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Pamela Redmond about Older, the hotly anticipated sequel to the beloved Younger (which became a hit seven-season TV series starring Sutton Foster and Hilary Duff!). Pamela's next three books will be published by Zibby Books! "I loved every bit of this novel and f…

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Jodie Patterson, THE BOLD WORLD: A Memoir of Family and Transformation 34:46

1y ago34:46

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby speaks to social activist, entrepreneur, and author Jodie Patterson about her memoir The Bold World, which tells the brave, raw, honest story of how she shifted her way of thinking to support her transgender son. 'I did not want my interview with Jodie Patterson to end. The Bold World: A Memoir of Family an…

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Bethanne Patrick, LIFE B: Overcoming Double Depression: A Memoir 29:04

1y ago29:04

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Zibby speaks to writer and book critic Bethanne Patrick about her brave, clear-eyed, and honest new memoir Life B: Overcoming Double Depression. Bethanne describes her life-long struggle with double depression and the life-changing treatment that has finally allowed her to feel joy. She also discusses the power of books as empathy-builders and then…

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Fiona Davis, THE SPECTACULAR 32:46

1y ago32:46

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Guest host Julie Chavez interviews New York Times bestselling author Fiona Davis about The Spectacular, a thrilling story of love, sacrifice, and the pursuit of dreams set against the glitz and glamour of Radio City Music Hall in the 1950s. Fiona talks about the real-life Rockette who inspired this story and the extensive research required to make …

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Eirinie Carson, THE DEAD ARE GODS 24:47

1y ago24:47

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Zibby interviews British debut author and model Eirinie Carson about The Dead Are Gods, a raw, striking, and beautifully intimate new memoir–a love letter and time capsule– that explores grief, Blackness, and recovery after the death of her dearest friend Larissa. Eirinie describes what Larissa was like and reveals how a never-ending eulogy, essays…

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Amelia Possanza, LESBIAN LOVE STORY: A Memoir in Archives 24:23

1y ago24:23

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Zibby speaks to book publicist and debut author Amelia Possanza about Lesbian Love Story, a riveting, inventive book that weaves together memoir, archival nonfiction, and fictional passages to uncover seven lesbian romance stories that were written out of history. Amelia defines what the word lesbian means to her and explains how and why she decide…

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Ore Agbaje-Williams, THE THREE OF US 28:41

1y ago28:41

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Zibby interviews British-Nigerian debut author and book editor Ore Agbaje-Williams about The Three of Us, a mesmerizing, sharp, unputdownable domestic comedy told brilliantly over the course of one day about the long-standing tensions between a husband, his wife, and her best friend that finally come to a breaking point. Ore describes her book-fill…

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Kevin Kwan, SEX AND VANITY 29:06

1y ago29:06

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby speaks to New York Times bestselling author Kevin Kwan about Sex and Vanity, a riveting and brilliantly funny comedy of manners that explores privilege, culture, romance, and extravagant fashion! “With this sparkling confection of a potboiler, Kwan more than delivers on the promises of his title, and he doe…

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Meena Harris, KAMALA AND MAYA'S BIG IDEA 25:18

1y ago25:18

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews lawyer and entrepreneur Meena Harris about Kamala and Maya's Big Idea, a beautiful and empowering picture book about two sisters who work together with their community to make changes in their playground, inspired by a true story from the childhood of the author's aunt, Vice President Kamala Harr…

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Holly Goldberg Sloan, PIECES OF BLUE 29:28

1y ago29:28

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Zibby speaks to feature film writer and New York Times bestselling author Holly Goldberg Sloan about Pieces of Blue, a compelling, humorous, and bighearted page-turner about a family attempting to restore a ramshackle beachside motel–and their own lives! Holly describes the conversation that inspired this novel, her childhood of international moves…

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Justin Roberts, I'LL BE YOUR POLAR BEAR 18:07

1y ago18:07

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Zibby interviews 4-time Grammy nominee Justin Roberts about I’ll Be Your Polar Bear, a warm, heartfelt picture book about the lengths parents will go to comfort and protect their children. Justin reveals this book was inspired by a lullaby he wrote and then shares his fascinating career trajectory–from Montessori preschool teacher and divinity stud…

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Luke Russert, LOOK FOR ME THERE: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself 23:10

1y ago23:10

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Zibby is joined by Emmy Award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author Luke Russert to discuss Look for Me There: Grieving My Father, Finding Myself, a rich and compelling travel memoir that transports the reader to the world’s most fascinating cities while also meditating on loss, grief, and a search for home. Luke describes the mo…

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Deepa Varadarajan, LATE BLOOMERS 23:02

1y ago23:02

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Zibby interviews debut author and law professor Deepa Varadarajan about Late Bloomers, a funny, witty, and big-hearted novel about an Indian American family that is turned upside down when the parents split up after 36 years of arranged marriage. Deepa discusses her favorite themes (parenting, divorce, dating in old age, and finding the courage to …

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Nicole Cuffy, DANCES 28:28

1y ago28:28

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Zibby speaks to debut author Nicole Cuffy about Dances, a spellbinding new book about a Black ballerina who is promoted to the top tier of her ballet company and, while navigating her sudden propulsion into fame, becomes consumed with finding her missing brother. Nicole describes her love of ballet, every step of her writing process (she’s a meticu…

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Ann Napolitano, DEAR EDWARD 26:12

1y ago26:12

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author Ann Napolitano about Dear Edward, a transportative, haunting, and surprisingly uplifting novel about a twelve-year-old boy who is the sole survivor of a plane crash. It is now streaming as an Apple Tv+ series starring Connie Britton. Zibby: "This book is a huge s…

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Lori Gottlieb, MAYBE YOU SHOULD TALK TO SOMEONE: A Therapist, Her Therapist, and Our Lives Revealed 33:10

1y ago33:10

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews instant New York Times bestselling author Lori Gottlieb about Maybe You Should Talk To Someone, a delightful and transformative book that sold over a million copies and is being developed as a television series. “Authentic . . . raw . . . an irresistibly candid and addicting memoir about psychoth…

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Ling Ling Huang, NATURAL BEAUTY 24:13

1y ago24:13

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Zibby interviews violinist and debut author Ling Ling Huang about Natural Beauty, a piercing, razor-sharp novel about a young musician who gets a job at a high-end beauty store in New York City, where things take a dark turn. Ling Ling shares her sources of inspiration: her own job in a beauty store, a deep love of music, fascination with beauty st…

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Laura Hankin, THE DAYDREAMS 26:54

1y ago26:54

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Zibby speaks to author, screenwriter, and repeat MDHTTRB guest Laura Hankin about The Daydreams, a deliciously entertaining novel about the stars of an early 2000s TV show who implode spectacularly on live TV–and the reunion special, thirteen years later, that could destroy or redeem them. Laura shares her sources of inspiration: nostalgia for earl…

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Nora Roberts, IDENTITY 23:55

1y ago23:55

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Zibby interviews Nora Roberts, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of more than 230 novels, about her chilling new thriller Identity. Nora discusses different components of her book: identity theft, murder, family, bartending, and suspense. She also reveals how writing came into her life, why she publishes certain books under a pseudonym, her …

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Jane Delury, HEDGE: A Novel 29:39

1y ago29:39

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Zibby Books author alert!!! Zibby interviews Jane Delury about Hedge, an emotionally charged, richly observed novel about a devoted mom and talented garden historian balancing the demands of motherhood and marriage with her own needs. Jane describes the period she lived in France (where she started writing and met her first husband), her twenty-yea…

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Emma Rosenblum, BAD SUMMER PEOPLE 30:12

1y ago30:12

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Zibby is joined by debut author and Bustle Digital Group chief content officer Emma Rosenblum to discuss Bad Summer People, a whip-smart, stylish, propulsive, and darkly comedic beach community satire that brings infidelity, backstabbing, and murderous intrigue to Fire Island. Emma talks about her fascinating cast of characters and Signal, the perf…

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Jamie Lee Curtis, LETTERS FROM CAMP 31:01

1y ago31:01

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews award-winning actress and New York Times bestselling author Jamie Lee Curtis about her audiobook Letters from Camp, a heartfelt comedy told through letters written by a young camper who is investigating a girl's disappearance while confronting the budding anxieties of tweendom! Subscribe to Zibby…

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Kwame Alexander, THE CROSSOVER, BOOKED, and REBOUND 29:29

1y ago29:29

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In this special weekend re-release, Zibby interviews New York Times bestseller and Newberry Award-winner Kwame Alexander! Zibby: "I have the privilege of interviewing Kwame Alexander. Kwame Alexander is a poet, an educator, and the bestselling author of twenty-five books, including Rebound, The Crossover, and Booked. In addition to writing, Kwame h…

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Neely Tubati Alexander, LOVE BUZZ 30:18

1y ago30:18

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Guest host Julie Chavez interviews debut author Neely Tubati-Alexander about Love Buzz, a sparkling and serendipitous rom-com about a chance romantic encounter at a Mardi Gras bachelorette party and the chaos it unleashes in the protagonist's life. Neely talks about love at first sight, grief, mom guilt, writing as a "pantser", finding her creative…

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Disha Bose, DIRTY LAUNDRY 26:45

1y ago26:45

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GMA Book Club Pick alert! Zibby speaks to debut author Disha Bose about Dirty Laundry, a wonderfully dark and twisty novel about a group of young mothers and what ensues when the popular one is found dead. Disha reveals she put a bit of herself in all of her characters, particularly Mishti – the Indian woman living in Ireland and suffering from cul…

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Corie Adjmi, THE MARRIAGE BOX 31:59

1y ago31:59

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Guest host Julie Chavez interviews award-winning author and repeat MDHTTRB guest Corie Adjmi about The Marriage Box, a fascinating coming-of-age novel about a young Jewish Syrian girl whose family moves back to the Orthodox community, forcing her to reckon with new customs–like getting married at 18! After revealing the story was inspired by her ow…

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T.J. Newman, DROWNING: The Rescue of Flight 1421 (a Novel) 31:41

1y ago31:41

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Zibby speaks to flight attendant turned New York Times bestselling author T.J. Newman about Drowning: The Rescue of Flight 1421, a gripping new thriller about a plane that sinks with passengers trapped inside and the extraordinary rescue that ensues. TJ gives us a behind-the-scenes look at the world of flight attendants, from the rigorous training …

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Sunny Hostin, SUMMER ON SAG HARBOR 24:55

1y ago24:55

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Zibby interviews Emmy Award-winning co-host of The View and repeat MDHTTRB guest Sunny Hostin about Summer on Sag Harbor, a delicious summer read (and instant NYT bestseller!) about family, friendship, love, and the secrets that threaten to unravel it all for an exclusive community of African American elites vacationing in Sag Harbor. Sunny reveals…

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Andre Agassi, OPEN: An Autobiography 36:27

1y ago36:27

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Far more than a superb memoir about the highest levels of professional tennis, Open is the engrossing story of a remarkable life. Zibby: "I am beyond excited to be talking to Andre Agassi today. Andre Agassi really needs no introduction. As a refresher, Andre used to be ranked number one in the world in tennis and won eight Grand Slam singles champ…

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Hillary Rodham Clinton and Louise Penny, STATE OF TERROR 41:45

1y ago41:45

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Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and author Louise Penny joined Zibby for an event with the Temple Emanu-El Streicker Center to discuss their New York Times bestselling political thriller, State of Terror, which centers around one of Secretary Clinton's greatest fears: the possibility that terrorists could get ahold of nuclear weapons. Sec…

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Karin Lin-Greenberg, YOU ARE HERE 24:37

1y ago24:37

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Zibby speaks to author Karin Lin-Greenberg about You Are Here, a charming and poignant novel about five characters whose stories entwine when a shopping mall shuts down. Karin details her inspiration for the book, which came during a haircut, and then explains how a standalone short story quickly grew into an entire world. Karin also discusses her …

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Carley Fortune, MEET ME AT THE LAKE 28:25

1y ago28:25

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Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author and repeat MDHTTRB guest Carley Fortune to discuss Meet Me at the Lake (instant #1 NYT bestseller!!!), a stunning summer read about love and loss. Zibby reads a passage that brims with a distinctive sense of voice. Then, Carley discusses the difficulty of writing and revising during her emotional…

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Alexandra Auder, DON'T CALL ME HOME: A Memoir 27:11

1y ago27:11

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Zibby interviews actress, producer, and author Alexandra Auder about Don’t Call Me Home, a gutwrenching, darkly humorous, feminist memoir about growing up with her mother—a Warhol superstar—in the vibrant, avant-garde New York City art scene of the 80s. Alex reveals the truth behind her childhood of “glamour.” She also talks about her later career …

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Susie Luo, PAPER NAMES: A Novel 20:17

1y ago20:17

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Zibby is joined by author Susie Luo to discuss her highly-praised debut novel Paper Names, which tells the sharp and propulsive story of two families who are brought together by an unexpected act of violence. One is a Chinese family of immigrants, and the other is a wealthy white family with a secret. Luo talks about identity in connection to her c…

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Jen Hatmaker, MAKE ME CARE ABOUT... 27:41

1y ago27:41

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In this special bonus episode (which was recorded in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and Acast Creative), Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author, speaker, and book club host Jen Hatmaker to discuss “Make Me Care About,” a podcast that will explore topics that, sometimes surprisingly, have profound importance and imp…

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Alicia Keys, MORE MYSELF: A Journey 30:54

1y ago30:54

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Special weekend re-release: 2020 podcast interview with Alicia Keys, author of MORE MYSELF! ⁠Zibby: For those of you who might not know who she is, which is impossible but just in case, Alicia Keys is a modern-day renaissance woman, a fifteen-time Grammy Award-winner, songwriter, musician, producer, actress, and New York Times best-selling author. …

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Jill Biden, WHERE THE LIGHT ENTERS: Building a Family, Discovering Myself 26:14

1y ago26:14

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Special weekend re-release: podcast interview with First Lady Dr. Biden, author of WHERE THE LIGHT ENTERS! ⁠ Where the Light Enters is a candid, heartwarming glimpse into the creation of a beloved American family and the life of a woman at its center.⁠ ⁠ Publishers Weekly: ”This generous and inspiring portrait of the Biden family is sure to be wide…

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Natalia Mehlman Petrzela, FIT NATION: The Gains and Pains of America's Exercise Obsession 32:06

1y ago32:06

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Guest host Julie Chavez interviews leading political historian, fitness instructor, and author Natalia Mehlman Petrzela about Fit Nation: The Gains and Pains of America’s Exercise Obsession, a well-researched history of exercise in America that traces how the definition of health has changed over time. The two discuss activism, fitness as a product…

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Hanna Halperin, I COULD LIVE HERE FOREVER 20:48

1y ago20:48

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Zibby interviews award-winning author Hanna Halperin about I Could Live Here Forever, a poignant and brutal novel about an intense, all-consuming relationship between an MFA student and a recovering addict. Hanna shares how her writing is informed by life experiences: her own MFA program and past relationships with the cyclical complexities explore…

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Anna Kloots, MY OWN MAGIC: A Reappearing ACT 27:39

1y ago27:39

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Zibby speaks to New York Times bestselling author and travel influencer Anna Kloots about her new memoir My Own Magic: A Reappearing Act, the inspiring and resilient story of how she built a dream life out of a seemingly hopeless situation. Anna lost herself in her ex-husband’s world as a magician, molding her own identity around his. She discusses…

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Chasten Buttigieg, I HAVE SOMETHING TO TELL YOU - FOR YOUNG ADULTS: A Memoir 24:35

1y ago24:35

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Zibby is joined by New York Times bestselling author Chasten Buttigieg to discuss I Have Something to Tell You–For Young Adults: A Memoir, a poignant, charming, and joyful adaptation of his bestselling memoir about growing up gay in a small, conservative Midwestern town and slowly learning to embrace his identity. Chasten reveals he wrote the book …

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