Best Robin Whitten Podcasts (2024)

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OLIVETTI by Allie Millington, read by Christopher Gebauer, Simon Vance 8:00

6h ago8:00

8:00

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss a charming children’s story about Olivetti, a typewriter spilling his tapestry of tales in order to find his missing owner. Golden Voice Simon Vance brings a gentle, snarky tone to Olivetti as he dismisses books as “one-hit wonders” and the laptop as a “show-off.” Ernest is an angsty 12-year-old po…

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IT HAD TO BE YOU by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke, read by January LaVoy 8:23

7h ago8:23

8:23

In the last of the Under Suspicion audiobooks, Golden Voice January LaVoy introduces listeners to the perfect family: Sara Richard Harrington and their twin sons. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss this audiobook that begins with a flashback to the eve of the twins’ college graduation party. Before the party ends, Sara and Richard a…

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THE COMFORT OF GHOSTS by Jacqueline Winspear, read by Orlagh Cassidy 8:01

22h ago8:01

8:01

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten say goodbye to Maisie Dobbs after 18 of Jacqueline Winspear’s mystery novels, narrated beautifully by Orlagh Cassidy. Listeners will appreciate the tender way the characters’ closing stories are treated. Cassidy's use of accents lends credibility to Winspear’s fully developed characters and well-researched…

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ONE OF OUR KIND by Nicola Yoon, read by Nicole Lewis 8:00

2d ago8:00

8:00

In an engrossing, well-characterized performance, Nicole Lewis captures the anguish and suspense in acclaimed YA author Nicola Yoon’s first adult novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss this story of a fictional gated community of Liberty, California, hailed as a Black utopia. Jasmyn Williams assumes she and her husband, King, wil…

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OFF THE TRACKS by Pamela Mulloy, read by Jennifer Wigmore 7:46

3d ago7:46

7:46

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss an audiobook that explores the history and meaning of train travel. Canadian actor Jennifer Wigmore has a lovely narrating voice and a pleasing tone. She narrates in an informational yet personal style that fits this immersive and deeply researched meditation on the delights of watching the landsca…

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Tamara Marston 40:22

3d ago40:22

40:22

Our interview with Senior Casting Director Tamara Marston visit us at JenniferJillAraya.com & SarahBethGoer.com

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DEATH IN THE SPIRES by KJ Charles, read by Tom Lawrence 6:51

6d ago6:51

6:51

Listeners will be drawn into KJ Charles’s atmospheric and compelling historical mystery. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss this story of friendship—and betrayal. In 1895, Oxford University student Toby is murdered—and his close friends know that one of them must have done it. Ten years later, Jem sets out to solve the mystery that…

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BIRDING WITH BENEFITS by Sarah T. Dubb, read by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, Evan Sibley 8:29

7d ago8:29

8:29

Narrators Mia Hutchinson-Shaw and Evan Sibley are a winning team in this charming romance. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss Sarah T. Dubb’s story that’s a perfect mix of birding and falling in love. Mom and teacher Celeste is trying to find herself again after a divorce; John is a woodworker and amateur birder. Celeste is a compl…

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OCEAN'S GODORI by Elaine U. Cho, read by Judy Alice Lee 7:09

8d ago7:09

7:09

Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss how Judy Alice Lee narrates this action-packed space opera with skill. Ocean is a talented pilot and wicked shot working for the Korean space agency on the OHNEUL. Her best friend Teo’s ease and flirtatiousness shine through in Lee’s narration, shifting into desperation when his ship comes under a…

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THE STARS TOO FONDLY by Emily Hamilton, read by Vico Ortiz 7:45

10d ago7:45

7:45

Vico Ortiz narrates a raucous space adventure rom-com with infectious energy. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss the fun and thrills of this lively story. It’s 2061, and Cleo and her three best friends—all scientists—sneak aboard to explore the neglected rocket PROVIDENCE I. Twenty years earlier, it failed to launch and its 203-per…

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MIRRORED HEAVENS by Rebecca Roanhorse, read by Christian Barillas, Darrell Dennis, Cara Gee, Shyla Lefner, Nicole Lewis, Kairyn Potts, Shaun Taylor-Corbett 7:36

12d ago7:36

7:36

The Meridian’s clans are at war, and alliances are shifting dangerously in this dramatic conclusion to Rebecca Roanhorse’s trilogy, brought to life by an ensemble cast. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss how the narrators’ skilled performances slowly reveal the many entangled storylines. Shaun Taylor-Corbett skillfully portrays Ser…

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In Conversation with Kate Reading, Golden Voice Narrator 41:44

13d ago41:44

41:44

Golden Voice narrator Kate Reading joins host Jo Reed to discuss her career in audiobook narration. Her experience with audiobooks began with her first job at the Library of Congress’s Talking Books program, which gave her an education in audiobook narration. In their conversation, they discuss her process of narrating audiobooks, particularly the …

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THE HEADMASTER by John McPhee, read by Edoardo Ballerini 8:21

14d ago8:21

8:21

Happily, another of John McPhee’s classics has been brought to life with this finely narrated audiobook. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss how Golden Voice narrator Edoardo Ballerini performs the work with care for the author’s eloquent descriptions of Deerfield, Massachusetts, as it evolves over the twentieth century—as does its l…

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THE BLACK BOX by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., read by Dominic Hoffman 7:46

15d ago7:46

7:46

Alan Minskoff tells host Jo Reed that what makes Golden Voice Dominic Hoffman such a fine narrator is the clarity of his delivery and his vocal agility. He sounds like he is inside Henry Louis Gates, Jr.’s, brilliant mind, and he moves adroitly from the author’s knowing perspective to “signifying” in the style of African American folklore. Through …

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REDLINED by Linda Gartz, read by Robin Miles, Moe Egan 7:07

16d ago7:07

7:07

Golden Voice Robin Miles and Moe Egan do fine work narrating Linda Gartz’s revealing memoir of Chicago’s West Garfield Park and the author’s life, family, and experiences with race relations—especially during the 1960s. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss this story of family and policy. Egan voices the author and her timbre, tone, a…

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WITHIN ARM'S REACH by Ann Napolitano, read by Ray Porter, Marin Ireland, Gilli Messer, Kimberly Farr, Cassandra Campbell, Brittany Pressley, Ann Napolitano 6:57

19d ago6:57

6:57

A star-studded cast masterfully performs Ann Napolitano’s debut novel. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Alan Minskoff discuss this stellar audiobook that tells the story of generations of an Irish American family. It’s hard to limit praise to just a few of the half-dozen sparkling narrations. But Brittany Pressley as Gracie, the lost-soul writer who wo…

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Ron Butler 47:06

17d ago47:06

47:06

Our interview with narrator, coach, producer and writer Ron Butler visit us at JenniferJillAraya.com & SarahBethGoer.com https://www.ronniebutler.com/

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Interview with Maia Kobabe and Nick Martorelli on GENDER QUEER 38:45

20d ago38:45

38:45

In today’s bonus episode, AudioFile’s Michele Cobb spoke with author Maia Kobabe and audiobook producer Nick Martorelli from Penguin Random House. It’s a special conversation about GENDER QUEER, Kobabe’s award-winning graphic memoir, and how they adapted it into a full cast audiobook production. GENDER QUEER is Kobabe’s very personal story about ge…

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MONA OF THE MANOR by Armistead Maupin, read by Mara Wilson 7:30

21d ago7:30

7:30

Mara Wilson offers an admirable performance in Armistead Maupin’s tenth book in the Tales of the City series. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss this lively murder mystery that revives Maupin’s series well known from its PBS and Netflix adaptations. Mona Ramsey hosts American tourists Rhonda and Ernie Blaylock at her grand country ho…

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FI by Alexandra Fuller, read by Alexandra Fuller 7:59

22d ago7:59

7:59

In this memoir of the unexpected death of her son, Fi, Alexandra Fuller pulls off quite a feat by simultaneously filling her voice with both life and loss. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss Fuller’s impressive narration, which has warmth and bite at the appropriate moments. Fuller grew up in Zimbabwe, and her rich, warm voice contai…

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LOVERS AT THE MUSEUM by Isabel Allende, read by Nicholas Boulton 7:31

23d ago7:31

7:31

Golden Voice Nicholas Boulton delights in Isabel Allende’s short story of passionate lovers. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss listening to this audiobook about a runaway bride who wakes up in Spain’s Guggenheim Museum wearing her wedding dress, in the arms of a stranger. The story is told from the perspective of a detective who is …

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HOW TO READ A BOOK by Monica Wood, read by Eileen Stevens 7:25

24d ago7:25

7:25

Eileen Stevens’s openhearted performance will warm listeners to the core and inspire a sense of true goodness in the world. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Michele Cobb discuss Monica Wood’s newest audiobook, which tells a story of second chances. Violet Powell is determined to make the most of her time now that she’s out of prison and building a new …

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In Conversation with Dominic Hoffman, Golden Voice Narrator 42:09

27d ago42:09

42:09

Dominic Hoffman joins host Jo Reed to tell listeners about his career in acting and in audiobook narration and being named a 2024 Golden Voice narrator. Dominic tells Jo about how his experience on stage informs his audiobook narration, and the unique challenges of serving both the author’s intent and the audience’s listening experience. They discu…

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Celebrating Robert Petkoff, Golden Voice Narrator 11:51

28d ago11:51

11:51

Today AudioFile Magazine is celebrating Robert Petkoff as a 2024 Golden Voice narrator. Listen to host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten as they discuss Robert’s history in audiobook narration, his particular talents as a narrator, and Robert’s performances that they love to recommend. Essential listening: BAD CITY by Paul Pringle, read by Robe…

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Celebrating Kate Reading, Golden Voice Narrator 10:24

29d ago10:24

10:24

We’re celebrating Golden Voice narrators all this week, and today we’re thrilled to honor Kate Reading as a 2024 Golden Voice. Listen to Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discussing Kate’s many talents in the narrator booth, what favorite audiobooks of hers they recommend exploring, and what makes her a Golden Voice. Essential listening: A MEMO…

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Celebrating Dominic Hoffman, Golden Voice Narrator 9:47

1M ago9:47

9:47

AudioFile Magazine is proud to announce Dominic Hoffman as a 2024 Golden Voice narrator. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten discuss Dominic’s many talents, including his skill with bringing characters and stories to life for audiobook listeners. Listen to hear more about what makes Dominic a Golden Voice, his many accolades, and more. Essen…

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Robin Whitten Podcasts

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Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

AudioFile Magazine

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Audiobook Break with AudioFile Magazine

Robin Whitten

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Crafting Audiobooks

Sarah Beth Goer and Jennifer Jill Araya

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OLIVETTI by Allie Millington, read by Christopher Gebauer, Simon Vance 8:00

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IT HAD TO BE YOU by Mary Higgins Clark, Alafair Burke, read by January LaVoy 8:23

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THE COMFORT OF GHOSTS by Jacqueline Winspear, read by Orlagh Cassidy 8:01

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ONE OF OUR KIND by Nicola Yoon, read by Nicole Lewis 8:00

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OFF THE TRACKS by Pamela Mulloy, read by Jennifer Wigmore 7:46

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Tamara Marston 40:22

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DEATH IN THE SPIRES by KJ Charles, read by Tom Lawrence 6:51

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BIRDING WITH BENEFITS by Sarah T. Dubb, read by Mia Hutchinson-Shaw, Evan Sibley 8:29

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OCEAN'S GODORI by Elaine U. Cho, read by Judy Alice Lee 7:09

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THE STARS TOO FONDLY by Emily Hamilton, read by Vico Ortiz 7:45

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MIRRORED HEAVENS by Rebecca Roanhorse, read by Christian Barillas, Darrell Dennis, Cara Gee, Shyla Lefner, Nicole Lewis, Kairyn Potts, Shaun Taylor-Corbett 7:36

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In Conversation with Kate Reading, Golden Voice Narrator 41:44

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THE HEADMASTER by John McPhee, read by Edoardo Ballerini 8:21

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THE BLACK BOX by Henry Louis Gates, Jr., read by Dominic Hoffman 7:46

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REDLINED by Linda Gartz, read by Robin Miles, Moe Egan 7:07

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WITHIN ARM'S REACH by Ann Napolitano, read by Ray Porter, Marin Ireland, Gilli Messer, Kimberly Farr, Cassandra Campbell, Brittany Pressley, Ann Napolitano 6:57

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Ron Butler 47:06

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Interview with Maia Kobabe and Nick Martorelli on GENDER QUEER 38:45

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MONA OF THE MANOR by Armistead Maupin, read by Mara Wilson 7:30

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FI by Alexandra Fuller, read by Alexandra Fuller 7:59

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LOVERS AT THE MUSEUM by Isabel Allende, read by Nicholas Boulton 7:31

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HOW TO READ A BOOK by Monica Wood, read by Eileen Stevens 7:25

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In Conversation with Dominic Hoffman, Golden Voice Narrator 42:09

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Celebrating Robert Petkoff, Golden Voice Narrator 11:51

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Celebrating Kate Reading, Golden Voice Narrator 10:24

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Celebrating Dominic Hoffman, Golden Voice Narrator 9:47

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