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Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

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

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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In this bonus edition of Behind the Mic, host Jo Reed speaks with actor Courtney B. Vance. His shelves are lined with awards—two Emmys, a Tony, a Critics Choice Award, and several NAACP Image Awards. Vance is also a dedicated audiobook listener and o... more

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Host Jo Reed welcomes AudioFile contributor Kendra Winchester to Behind the Mic this week to discuss one memoir and two biographies which center three different writing lives: A deaf, mixed-race writer finding his voice in THE QUIET EAR by Raymond An... more

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AudioFile’s Michele Cobb is joined by Golden Voice narrator Cassandra Campbell to chat about the sixth and newest audiobook in the Shady Hollow Mystery series, MOCKINGBIRD COURT. Vulpine reporter Vera Vixen finds herself the prime suspect in what loo... more

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AudioFile contributor Stephen Cummings is on Behind the Mic this week with host Jo Reed. This week’s theme is all about dark academia—suspenseful and often fantastical audiobooks that take place in a campus or school setting. Two graduate students de... more

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Recent Guests

Courtney B. Vance
Award-winning actor with a prominent career in film and television
Actor
Episode: Who’s Listening? Actor Courtney B. Vance
Cassandra Campbell
Narrator and voice behind the Shady Hollow Mysteries
Audiobook Narrator
Episode: MOCKINGBIRD COURT, Book 6 in the Shady Hollow Mystery series
David Timson
Crime fiction narrator extraordinaire
Naxos Audiobooks
Episode: Behind the Mic talks Classic Crime Novels with David Timson
Adriana Trigiani
An award-winning playwright, television writer, producer, filmmaker, podcaster, and bestselling author of some 20 books in fiction and nonfiction.
Episode: Who’s Listening? Author Adriana Trigiani
Cadwell Turnbull
Newcombe Institute Literary Award-winning author of The Lesson and Lambda Award-winning author of No Gods, No Monsters.
Episode: Behind the Mic talks TRANSMENTATION | TRANSIENCE
Bahni Turpin
Golden Voice narrator known for her award-winning performances
Episode: Behind the Mic talks THE GOSPEL ACCORDING TO SASHA RENEE, a Dreamscape ‘Audio First’ title
Margaret Pinard
Author of historical fiction
Episode: Celebrating Jane Austen’s 250th Birthday
Patti Callahan Henry
Award-winning author of eighteen novels, known for historical detail and character-driven storytelling.
Episode: Who’s Listening? Author Patti Callahan Henry
Dan Zitt
Senior Vice President of Content Production with extensive experience in audiobook production
Penguin Random House
Episode: A conversation about SOUNDTRACK by Jason Reynolds

Host

Jo Reed
Host of Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine, with a focus on the latest audiobook releases and narrator insights.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 165 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 States4 months ago
  • The Ads???!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    duckpat
    United States5 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

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the concise format and insightful book recommendations, making it easier to discover new audiobooks.
Overall, listeners find the podcast to be a valuable resource for audiobook selections and industry insights, often recommending it to fellow audiobook lovers.
The enthusiastic discussions about narrators and storytelling enhance the connection with various literary works.
Some users express concerns about the length of advertisements in episodes, suggesting it detracts from the content.
Reviewers recognize the host's genuine enthusiasm and knowledge about the audiobook industry, contributing to a warm listening experience.

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#222
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Who’s Listening? Actor Courtney B. Vance
Q: How did you feel to know that your voice would be the one bringing David Levering Lewis' monumental work to a new generation of listeners?
This is our opportunity to lift up not only WEB Du Bois, but Professor David Levering Lewis.
MOCKINGBIRD COURT, Book 6 in the Shady Hollow Mystery series
Q: How long did it take you to record this audiobook?
It took about four days in the studio to record.
MOCKINGBIRD COURT, Book 6 in the Shady Hollow Mystery series
Q: Were there any moments in this book that were particularly difficult to narrate emotionally?
There are no extremely emotionally difficult moments because the stories are cozy mysteries, not graphic in nature.
MOCKINGBIRD COURT, Book 6 in the Shady Hollow Mystery series
Q: What's it like to stick with one series through so many audiobooks?
It allows the narrator to deeply know the characters, adding more nuance to their portrayals over time.
MOCKINGBIRD COURT, Book 6 in the Shady Hollow Mystery series
Q: Can you tell us just a little bit about a summary of the book series for those who aren't familiar with Shady Hollow Mysteries?
The series follows investigator Vera Vixen, who solves mysteries in the fictional town of Shady Hollow populated by animal characters.

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The content focuses on providing insightful recommendations and discussions surrounding audiobooks, highlighting the best titles and narrators available in the market. Through discussions of specific audiobooks, the hosts explore themes of storytelling, character development, and the unique experiences audiobooks provide. The format includes both concise recommendations and in-depth interviews with authors and narrators, helping to foster a community of audiobook enthusiasts. Listeners can expect varied genres and styles, from literary novels to self-help and genre blends, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in audiobooks.

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2. Cassandra Campbell
3. David Timson
4. Adriana Trigiani
5. Cadwell Turnbull
6. Bahni Turpin
7. Margaret Pinard
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