Best Produced by Zibby Audio Podcasts (2024)

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Return guest! Jamie Figueroa, MOTHER ISLAND: A Daughter Claims Puerto Rico 25:35

1h ago25:35

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Finalist for The Women's Prize for Fiction, Claire Kilroy, SOLDIER SAILOR 22:47

5h ago22:47

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Zibby speaks with Irish author Claire Kilroy about SOLDIER SAILOR, an urgent, gut-wrenching novel about new motherhood that explores the clash of fierce love for a new life with a seismic change in identity. Claire describes the relationship between her characters: Soldier, the new mom, and Sailor, her young child. She dives into the challenges of …

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S10 Ep. 8: Shower Sex, Daily Sex, and What to Do When He Gets Stuck 19:02

7h ago19:02

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) Even when I've had plenty of foreplay and I'm certain I'm turned on, when my partner first enters me it's like he's stuck for a moment. It’s like my vagina won't let him in. He’s able to ease in after a few seconds and intercourse is great after that. It doesn't hurt, bu…

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NYT bestselling author! Francine Prose, 1974: A Personal History 19:30

1d ago19:30

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Zibby is joined by critically acclaimed, bestselling author Francine Prose to discuss 1974, a remarkable, artistic coming-of-age memoir about the close relationship she developed with activist Anthony Russo, one of the men who leaked the Pentagon Papers—and the year our country changed. Francine shares how difficult it was to write about her younge…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Paige Toon, SEVEN SUMMERS 20:48

2d ago20:48

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Bestselling author Paige Toon chats with Zibby about SEVEN SUMMERS, a beautiful, heart-wrenching story about second chances, grief, and everlasting love. Paige shares the inspiration behind the novel (it involves sand art and a Taylor Swift song) and then delves into the story of Liv, a woman living in a beachside town, and Finn, a singer-songwrite…

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Academy Award-winning screenwriter! Graham Moore, THE WEALTH OF SHADOWS 30:51

5d ago30:51

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Zibby is joined by Academy Award-winning screenwriter and bestselling author Graham Moore to discuss THE WEALTH OF SHADOWS, a thrilling, mind-expanding historical novel about an ordinary man—a tax attorney from Minnesota—who joins a secret mission to undermine the Nazi economy during WWII. Graham explains how he discovered this true story and delve…

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Celebrate the American experiment with Charles Kenney, AMERICAN SYCAMORE 26:28

6d ago26:28

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Zibby speaks to author Charles Kenny about AMERICAN SYCAMORE, a gripping, profoundly moving novel about the turbulence in today's American life and the invincible power of love between a husband, a wife, and their friend, even in the face of unthinkable tragedy. Charles shares stories from growing up in a big Irish Catholic family in Boston with a …

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S10 Ep. 7: WFH Has Stolen My Sex Drive, Scheduled Sex, and Should I Accept My Wife’s Free Pass to Have Sex with Other People? 26:56

7d ago26:56

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My girlfriend and I went through a period of not having sex—we were so busy it got forgotten about. We made a point of having sex every Friday night—and now it’s stuck. We now ONLY have sex on Friday nights. She really likes this arrangement, but I hate having sex on a s…

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From Zibby's Asheville Retreat! Kristy Woodson Harvey, A HAPPIER LIFE 29:56

7d ago29:56

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In this special episode (a live recording at Zibby’s Asheville Retreat!), Zibby interviews New York Times bestselling author and southern sensation Kristy Woodson Harvey about A HAPPIER LIFE, a beautiful, big-hearted novel about a young woman who returns to her grandparent’s long-abandoned home in Beaufort, North Carolina, to clean it out... and un…

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Now a Netflix series! Holly Smale and Jeff Norton, GEEK GIRL 28:22

8d ago28:22

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Zibby is joined by Holly Smale, the author of the cheeky, hilarious, internationally bestselling GEEK GIRL series, and Jeff Norton, the executive producer of the books’ recent Netflix adaptation. Holly and Jeff discuss their long-standing friendship and Jeff’s relentless commitment to adapting the series. Holly emphasizes the importance of keeping …

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Bustle Digital Group Chief Content Officer! Emma Rosenblum, VERY BAD COMPANY 31:03

9d ago31:03

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Bestselling author and Bustle Digital Group Chief Content Officer Emma Rosenblum returns to the podcast, this time to discuss VERY BAD COMPANY, an irresistible, darkly funny beach read about a trendy tech startup’s team-building retreat in Miami… and what happens when one of the executives goes missing after a night of celebration. Emma delves into…

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#1 New York Times bestseller! Katherine Applegate, THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY 20:08

12d ago20:08

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#1 New York Times bestseller! Powerhouse children’s writer and Newbery Award-winner Katherine Applegate joins Zibby to discuss THE ONE AND ONLY FAMILY, the poignant, delightful, and heartbreaking final installment in the quartet that began with THE ONE AND ONLY IVAN—the story of the world’s favorite silverback gorilla. Katherine reveals the inspira…

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Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller! Sherri Crichton & James Patterson, ERUPTION 29:25

13d ago29:25

29:25

Zibby speaks with Sherri Crichton and literary giant James Patterson about their collaboration on ERUPTION, a partial manuscript written by the late Michael Crichton—creator of Jurassic Park, ER, and Twister—before his passing in 2008. Sherri, who discovered the unfinished manuscript in 2010, describes the years-long journey to piece it together an…

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Zibby Books author!! Joselyn Takacs, PEARCE OYSTERS: A Novel 23:27

14d ago23:27

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Zibby Books author alert!! Zibby speaks to debut author Joselyn Takacs about PEARCE OYSTERS, a gripping, transportive, and beautifully layered novel about a fractured family, a devastated community, and the disaster that brings them together. Joselyn delves into her novel’s premise—a Louisiana family struggles to maintain their oyster farm after th…

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S10 Ep. 6: Male Bi-Curiosity, I Hate Long-Term Sex, and Why Doesn't My Husband Desire Me Now that I'm Slim? 24:09

16d ago24:09

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I’ve lost a lot of weight using Ozempic and am delighted with how my body looks. I feel brand new and—at last—sexy and desirable. After years of complaining that I never initiate sex and accusing me of not even liking sex, I thought my husband would be pleased with my ne…

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Read with Jenna's July pick! Chris Whitaker, ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK 22:28

15d ago22:28

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New York Times bestselling author Chris Whitaker joins Zibby to discuss ALL THE COLORS OF THE DARK, a haunting and unforgettable missing person mystery, serial killer thriller, and sweeping love story, all in one (and the Read With Jenna Book Club pick!). Chris explains the premise of his novel: two abducted teenagers fall in love in a pitch-black …

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A Hulu limited series, Georgia Hunter and Thomas Kail, WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES 34:09

16d ago34:09

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Zibby is joined by Georgia Hunter, the author of the extraordinary, propulsive novel WE WERE THE LUCKY ONES, and Thomas Kail, the television director who produced its Hulu adaptation. Georgia shares what it was like to interview her grandmother for an English project and discover that she came from a family of Holocaust survivors. This led her on a…

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New York Times bestselling author! Johann Hari, MAGIC PILL: The Extraordinary Benefits and Disturbing Risks of the New Weight-Loss Drugs 31:41

21d ago31:41

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Journalist and bestselling author Johann Hari chats with Zibby about MAGIC PILL, a fascinating and timely examination of the new drugs transforming weight loss—from his personal experience on Ozempic to our society’s dysfunctional relationship with food. Johann, who has a family history of heart disease linked to obesity, provides a comprehensive a…

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Actor-director-producer Griffin Dunne, THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB: A Family Memoir 23:08

20d ago23:08

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Actor and producer Griffin Dunne joins Zibby to discuss THE FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB, a searing and powerful portrait of his unconventional Hollywood family and a reckoning with the tragedies that exploded within it. Griffin delves into his family's painful past, including his sister Dominique’s murder and his brother’s struggles with mental illness, …

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Time magazine's "40 under 40" Bakari Sellers, THE MOMENT: Thoughts on the Race Reckoning That Wasn't and How We All Can Move Forward Now 18:13

23d ago18:13

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Lawyer, CNN commentator, and New York Times bestselling author Bakari Sellers joins Zibby to discuss THE MOMENT, an urgent, astute synthesis of the modern political landscape and policies impacting Black families and communities. Bakari, whose book blends personal family history with a broader narrative of Black experience in America, recounts the …

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S10 Ep. 5: Strange Sex Sounds, 'Is It In Yet?' and Dating after Divorce 20:25

21d ago20:25

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My partner makes strange noises during sex and it really puts me off. It’s like a whimpering noise—it sounds exactly like the noise my dog makes when I’ve locked her outside. I nearly burst out laughing the first time I heard it, now it’s just a turnoff. We’re four month…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Laura Hankin, ONE-STAR ROMANCE 22:55

22d ago22:55

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Zibby is joined for a second time by Laura Hankin, the author of ONE-STAR ROMANCE, a wickedly smart rom-com about a struggling writer who has to walk down the aisle at her best friend’s wedding with the man who gave her book a very public one-star rating—which, by the way, happened to Laura! Laura delves into the novel’s deeper themes of evolving f…

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NYT bestseller! Ruth Reichl, THE PARIS NOVEL 26:49

23d ago26:49

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Zibby speaks with New York Times bestselling author Ruth Reichl about THE PARIS A NOVEL, a sumptuous, evocative, mouthwatering adventure through the food, art, and fashion scenes of 1980s Paris as told by Stella, a woman who stumbles across a vintage store, tries on a fabulous Dior dress, and is changed forever. Ruth reveals how her own transformat…

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#1 NYT bestseller! Jonathan Haidt, THE ANXIOUS GENERATION: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Is Causing an Epidemic of Mental Illness 23:20

28d ago23:20

23:20

Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt joins Zibby to discuss THE ANXIOUS GENERATION, a must-read investigation into the collapse of youth mental health in the era of smartphones—and a plan for a healthier, freer childhood. Jonathan attributes increasing rates of anxiety and depression among children, particularly girls, to two main factors: the overpr…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Teddy Wayne, THE WINNER 24:41

27d ago24:41

24:41

Zibby speaks with award-winning author Teddy Wayne about THE WINNER, a dark, explosive literary thriller about an unemployed law school graduate who gets a summer job as a tennis pro at an exclusive, old-money community near Cape Cod, and gives lessons (and more…) to a divorced woman twice his age. Teddy delves into the real-life inspirations for t…

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Journalist, essayist, and opinion writer! Elissa Strauss, WHEN YOU CARE: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others 23:04

30d ago23:04

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Journalist Elissa Strauss joins Zibby to discuss her bold, brave, deeply researched, and deeply felt book, WHEN YOU CARE: The Unexpected Magic of Caring for Others. Elissa delves into the profound impact of caregiving on personal growth and the importance of viewing it not as a burden but as an enriching part of life. She also discusses her journey…

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S10 Ep. 4: Dry Orgasms, Weird Sex Toys, and Same-Sex Skills 22:14

29d ago22:14

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I think my partner is faking orgasm because when he ejaculates, no semen comes out. The first time it happened, I asked him why there wasn’t much stuff. He said he didn’t know why and walked off. Since then, it happens now and then. I don’t say anything because I don’t w…

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NYT bestselling author! Katherine Center, THE ROM-COMMERS 23:19

29d ago23:19

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New York Times bestselling author Katherine Center returns to the podcast, this time to discuss her charming new book, THE ROM-COMMERS. The novel follows two screenwriters who co-write a romantic comedy… and fall madly in love with each other. Katherine delves into her writing process, touching on how she builds romantic tension and characters with…

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For Father's Day! Craig Melvin, I'M PROUD OF YOU 31:33

1M ago31:33

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NBC Today show co-anchor Craig Melvin joins Zibby to discuss I’M PROUD OF YOU, a heartfelt and lively picture book for fathers, sons, and the childhood milestones that inspire pride in every parent. Craig reflects on the moments of pride he has experienced as a parent, highlighting the importance of cherishing the small milestones—like when his son…

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USA Today bestseller! Dr. Elizabeth Comen, ALL IN HER HEAD: The Truth and Lies Early Medicine Taught Us about Women's Bodies and Why It Matters Today 23:41

1M ago23:41

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Zibby is joined by NYU oncologist and medical historian Dr. Elizabeth Comen to discuss ALL IN HER HEAD, a groundbreaking and fiercely entertaining narrative of women’s bodies, and a call to action for a new conversation around women’s health. Dr. Comen delves into the egregious treatments women have endured for centuries, the systemic neglect of wo…

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A Zibby Summer Reads pick! Jane L. Rosen, SEVEN SUMMER WEEKENDS 21:41

1M ago21:41

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Jane L. Rosen returns to the podcast, this time to discuss SEVEN SUMMER WEEKENDS, a charming, heart-tugging romance about a woman who inherits a Fire Island beach house and its revolving door of weekend visitors... and then meets an irritatingly handsome neighbor. Jane delves into her creative process and inspiration, revealing that the big family …

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Zibby's Book Club pick!! Annabel Monaghan, SUMMER ROMANCE 25:36

1M ago25:36

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Zibby's Book Club pick for July! Zibby chats with bestselling author and repeat MDHTTRB guest Annabel Monaghan about SUMMER ROMANCE, an unputdownable love story about a newly single mom and professional organizer whose life is actually a mess—and the unexpected summer fling that turns things around for her. Annabel reveals how her own messy house i…

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S10 Ep. 3: BDSM Kinks, What to Do if You 'Miss' an Orgasm, and Why Can't I Move On from My Husband's Mid-Life Crisis? 23:11

1M ago23:11

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) I love watching BDSM porn and have a masochistic kink. My wife enjoys sex, but is pretty conservative in what she likes. I’ve told her I’d quite enjoy being tied up or spanked and she looked shocked, so I didn’t pursue it. How do I let her know I’d really like her to ind…

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Zibby's Book Club pick! Ann Leary, I'VE TRIED BEING NICE: Essays 29:54

1M ago29:54

29:54

New York Times bestselling author Ann Leary returns to the podcast, this time to discuss I’VE TRIED BEING NICE, a light-hearted, vulnerable, and wise collection of essays about being a people-pleaser—and Zibby’s September Book Club pick! Ann reveals the origins of her essays, many of which were inspired by past blog posts and memorable personal exp…

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New York Times besteller!! Kate Bowler, HAVE A BEAUTIFUL, TERRIBLE DAY!: Daily Meditations for the Ups, Downs & In-Betweens 25:14

1M ago25:14

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Zibby is joined by podcaster, Duke University professor, and New York Times bestselling author Kate Bowler to discuss HAVE A BEAUTIFUL, TERRIBLE DAY!, a book of witty, honest, and wise spiritual reflections that invite us to embrace the bad—not just the good. Kate shares how her experience with chronic pain and stage four cancer inspired this book …

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National bestseller! Nicole Avant, THINK YOU'LL BE HAPPY: Moving Through Grief with Grit, Grace, and Gratitude 33:47

1M ago33:47

33:47

Philanthropist, filmmaker, and former US ambassador Nicole Avant joins Zibby to discuss her raw and relentlessly optimistic memoir, THINK YOU’LL BE HAPPY. Nicole delves into the tragic event that inspired her book—the murder of her mother during a home invasion—and shares how she has tried to turn her pain into something that can help and inspire o…

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Debut author! Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn, LOOSE OF EARTH: A Memoir 28:57

1M ago28:57

28:57

Debut author Kathleen Dorothy Blackburn joins Zibby to discuss LOOSE OF EARTH, an arresting memoir and bold exposé of love, unbending religious fanaticism, disease, forever chemicals, and one family’s desperate wait for a miracle that never came. Kathleen describes her childhood in a conservative, evangelical family in Texas and the diagnosis and e…

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USA Today bestseller!! Jessie Rosen, THE HEIRLOOM 28:17

1M ago28:17

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Zibby speaks with debut author Jessie Rosen about THE HEIRLOOM, a cinematic and utterly charming novel centered on a deeply superstitious woman and the international adventure she sets out on to uncover the story behind her vintage engagement ring. Jessie reveals this superstition comes from her own Italian family (who think vintage rings carry the…

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S10 Ep. 2: He Wants to Open Up Our Relationship, the Link Between Oral Sex and Cancer, and Can Every Woman Orgasm? 25:14

1M ago25:14

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My partner of four years has a friend who has opened up their relationship after having been married for nine years. Apparently, it’s working well. They have ‘sex only’ relationships, stick to some rules, and say it’s made them love each other more and enjoy sex more. My…

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Three-peat guest!! Lisa Barr, THE GODDESS OF WARSAW 30:04

1M ago30:04

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Zibby is joined (for the third time!) by New York Times bestselling author Lisa Barr, this time to discuss THE GODDESS OF WARSAW, an utterly gripping WWII story about a young Jewish actress turned assassin. The protagonist, Bina Blonski, uses her looks and talent to escape the Warsaw Ghetto, ultimately rising to Hollywood fame—and continuing to fig…

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Live from the Bookshop! Dr. Mary Claire Haver, THE NEW MENOPAUSE: Navigating Your Path Through Hormonal Change with Purpose, Power, and Facts 23:19

2M ago23:19

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Pioneering women’s health advocate and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Mary Claire Haver chats with Zibby about THE NEW MENOPAUSE, an enlightening guide with everything a woman needs to know to thrive during her hormonal transition and beyond. Dr. Haver shares her journey to becoming a leading advocate for women’s health during menopause and …

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Award-Winning YouTubers! ADHD IS AWESOME: A Guide to (Mostly) Thriving with ADHD 38:26

2M ago38:26

38:26

Award-winning content creators and New York Times bestselling authors Kim and Penn Holderness join Zibby to discuss ADHD IS AWESOME, an engaging, hilarious, and uplifting guide to rocking life with an ADHD brain (which Penn has and Kim does not!). The two describe how Penn’s ADHD has impacted their lives and the steps they’ve taken to protect their…

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#1 NYT Bestseller! Carley Fortune, THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT 22:06

2M ago22:06

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Zibby welcomes back #1 New York Times bestselling author Carley Fortune, this time to discuss her dreamy, entirely fresh, deeply layered, and beautifully written new romance, THIS SUMMER WILL BE DIFFERENT. Carley delves into the plot of her novel, which centers on Lucy, a Toronto native who embarks on annual trips to Prince Edward Island with her b…

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S10 Ep. 1: I'm 50 and My Sex Drive Has Gone, Sex in Front of a Mirror, and Tips on Handling Uncircumcised Penises! 28:20

2M ago28:20

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In this episode, Tracey and Kelsey discuss these three anonymous questions: 1) My partner’s favorite position is doggy-style in front of a mirror. I hate sex from behind—I like face-to-face positions so we can kiss. I also hate watching myself naked because I focus on all that’s wrong with my body and can’t enjoy myself. My partner knows this, but …

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Vogue Contributing Editor!! Plum Sykes, WIVES LIKE US 30:18

2M ago30:18

30:18

Bestselling author Plum Sykes chats with Zibby (in person!) about WIVES LIKE US, a wickedly smart and impossibly funny novel about a grand English country house, a heartbroken American divorcee, three rich wives, two tycoons, a pair of miniature sausage dogs, and a bereaved butler. Plum describes her novel as a social satire that exposes the vulner…

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Zibby Books Author Alert!! Swan Huntley, I WANT YOU MORE: A Novel 28:07

2M ago28:07

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Zibby Books author alert!! Zibby speaks to author and illustrator Swan Huntley about I WANT YOU MORE, a sexy, atmospheric, and deliciously tense novel about a ghostwriting gig in the Hamptons that becomes far more than a job. Swan reveals her connections to her novel’s plot and then delves into her pragmatic creative process and journey to becoming…

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Emmy-nominated journalist Poppy Harlow and Saturday TODAY's Laura Jarrett, THE COLOR OF LOVE 25:47

2M ago25:47

25:47

Former CNN news anchor and Emmy-nominated journalist Poppy Harlow and Saturday TODAY’s Laura Jarrett join Zibby to discuss the warmhearted children’s book they co-authored, THE COLOR OF LOVE. Poppy and Laura describe the deep friendship and collaboration that went into this project, which they embarked on as a meaningful way to address the themes o…

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Zibby's Book Club Pick!! Genevieve Kingston, DID I EVER TELL YOU?: A Memoir 25:39

2M ago25:39

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Zibby’s Book Club Pick alert! Playwright, actor, teacher, and debut author Genevieve Kingston joins Zibby to discuss DID I EVER TELL YOU?, a wrenching and heartfelt memoir about the gifts her late mother left behind in anticipation of birthdays and other milestones. Genevieve describes what it was like to lose her mother at 11—and to continue to co…

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Debut Novel! Rowan Beaird, THE DIVORCÉES 25:21

2M ago25:21

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Zibby welcomes debut author Rowan Beaird to discuss THE DIVORCÉES, a delicious page-turner set at a “divorce ranch” in glamorous, dizzying 1950s Reno, where Lois Saunders becomes obsessed with a fellow guest named Greer. Rowan delves into the intriguing historical backdrop of this novel, touching on the phenomenon of divorce ranches and the limited…

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NYT Bestseller!! Charles Duhigg, SUPERCOMMUNICATORS: How to Unlock the Secret Language of Connection 29:16

2M ago29:16

29:16

Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative journalist and one of the very first authors on the podcast, Charles Duhigg, rejoins Zibby to discuss the New York Times bestseller SUPER COMMUNICATORS, a fascinating exploration of what makes conversations work, with stories, studies, and guidance that will transform the worst communicators into the very best. …

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