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Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

AudioFile Magazine
The Comfort Of Ghosts
Horror Movie
Lady Sherlock
The Wheel Of Time
The Stormlight Archive
The Mirrored Heavens
Birding With Benefits
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
Evan Sibley
Sarah T. Dubb
One Of Our Kind
Kate Reading
Audiobook Industry
Audiobook
Science Fiction
Maisie Dobbs
Housemates
90s Horror Films
Nicole Lewis
Redlined

Find your next great audiobook on our podcast, Behind The Mic with AudioFile Magazine. Every Tuesday, AudioFile Editors and host Jo Reed recommend the very best audiobooks and narrators. It’s the perfect way to keep up with new releases and hear about audiobooks you may have missed. Want more? Listen to our bonus episodes featuring in-depth conversations with the most talented voices in audiobooks... more

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Host Jo Reed is joined by narrator Karen Murray to talk about HOW SWEET THE SOUND by Kwame Alexander, one of our picks for the Best Children and Family Audiobooks of 2025. Karen shares how she dove into this musical exploration of Black music in Amer... more

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Narrator Greta Jung joins host Jo Reed to discuss narrating ALL THE TOMORROWS AFTER by Joanne Yi, one of AudioFile’s picks for Best Young Adult Audiobooks of 2025. Greta discusses her connection to the Korean language and her own childhood, both of w... more

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Narrator and actor Christine Lakin joins AudioFile’s Michele Cobb to discuss one of this year’s Best Romance Audiobooks, SAY YOU'LL REMEMBER ME by Abby Jimenez, read by Christine Lakin and Matt Lanter. Christine goes behind the scenes with Michele to... more

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Host Jo Reed is joined by narrator Maggi-Meg Reed to chat about her performance in one of AudioFile’s selections for Best Multi-Voice audiobooks of 2025: THE CORRESPONDENT by Virginia Evans, read by Maggi-Meg Reed with an ensemble. Maggi-Meg talks ab... more

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Recent Guests

Karen Murray
Narrator of How Sweet the Sound
Episode: Interview with Karen Murray: Best Children & Family Audiobooks 2025
Greta Jung
Narrator of All the Tomorrows After
Episode: Interview with Greta Jung: Best Young Adult Audiobooks 2025
Christine Lakin
Narrator and actress known for her role in 'Step by Step'
Episode: Interview with Christine Lakin: Best Romance Audiobooks 2025
Maggi Meg-Reed
Narrator of the audiobook 'The Correspondent'
Episode: Interview with Maggi Meg-Reed: Best Multi-Voice Audiobooks 2025
Eunice Wong
Award-winning narrator
Episode: Interview with Eunice Wong: Best Science Fiction & Fantasy Audiobooks 2025
Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
Professional actor and audiobook narrator
Episode: Interview with Mia Hutchinson-Shaw: Best Mystery & Suspense Audiobooks 2025
Sara DiVello
True crime writer, founder and host of Mystery and Thriller Mavens, and co-chair of the Nantucket Book Festival
Episode: Who’s Listening? Author Sara DiVello
Grover Gardner
Award-winning narrator and audiobook producer
Episode: Interview with Grover Gardner: Best Nonfiction & Culture Audiobooks 2025
Ron Butler
Award-winning audiobook narrator
Episode: Interview with Ron Butler: Best Biography & Memoir Audiobooks 2025

Hosts

Michele Cobb
Publisher of AudioFile Magazine and host of the podcast, sharing insights on audiobooks and their narrators.
Jo Reed
Host of the podcast, known for facilitating engaging discussions about audiobooks and interviews with narrators and authors.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 167 ratings
  • Make it part of your morning routine!

    Great show. It’s a part of my daily morning podcast routine along with NPR’s Book of the Day.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hachimitzu
    United States7 months ago
  • The Ads???!

    Would have easily been a four star but for the AIPAC ads.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    duckpat
    United States8 months ago
  • Great content but ads are far too long for the length of the podcast

    If you have a 5-minute podcast, please don’t add 2-3 minutes of ads onto it.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    janeycanuck
    Canadaa year ago
  • An excellent resource that’s fun to listen to

    I love listening to these reviews and the sheer joy that the host and guests share for this Format. I’ve been introduced to narrators I’ve never heard before and have discovered must listen audiobooks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    MayWJ
    United Statesa year ago
  • Honest reviews

    I like that Jo adds a personal comment, occasionally negative, on the selections.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PSDExpat
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise recommendations that help them discover new audiobooks.
The podcast is highly regarded for its insightful discussions about audiobook narration and the publishing process.
Listeners enjoy the hosts' enthusiasm and expertise, making it a valuable resource for audiobook lovers.
Some listeners have expressed concerns about ad placements interrupting the flow of content.
Reviews highlight the joy of hearing from narrators and authors, contributing to an engaging listening experience.

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Interview with Greta Jung: Best Young Adult Audiobooks 2025
Q: Why do you love doing books for young listeners and teens?
Stories help kids feel less alone, especially during confusing times in their lives.
Interview with Greta Jung: Best Young Adult Audiobooks 2025
Q: Did you reach out to Joanne Yi?
We exchanged messages on Instagram, and I found it inspiring that this was her first novel.
Interview with Greta Jung: Best Young Adult Audiobooks 2025
Q: How did you decompress after you were done recording every day?
I let the emotions come through me and I let them out, which often resulted in stopping and crying during recording.
Interview with Greta Jung: Best Young Adult Audiobooks 2025
Q: How did you find their voices?
I focused on embodying the tone of the book and the characters as the author intended, drawing from my own experiences.
Interview with Greta Jung: Best Young Adult Audiobooks 2025
Q: Give us a brief overview of All The Tomorrows After.
It's a coming of age story about love and grief centered around a girl with a distant mother and an absentee father.

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Focused on providing insights into the world of audiobooks, this podcast features editors and hosts recommending notable audiobooks and outstanding narrators each week. Topics often include discussions on a range of genres, from fiction and biography to children's literature, and highlight the artistry of narration, as well as the complexities of storytelling. Regular bonus episodes dive deeper into the creative process of various audiobook professionals, enriching the listener's understanding of the audiobook medium and its impact on literature. This unique blend of recommendations, insights, and interviews makes it a valuable resource for audiobook enthusiasts eager to discover their next listen.

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2. Greta Jung
3. Christine Lakin
4. Maggi Meg-Reed
5. Eunice Wong
6. Mia Hutchinson-Shaw
7. Sara DiVello
8. Grover Gardner

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