Rephonic
Artwork for Beyond The Zero

Beyond The Zero

Dick's Pizza Media
Met Gala
Translation
In the Suavity Of the Rock
Literature
Roar
Sufism
Hollywood
Carlos Castaneda
Instagram
Books
How I Killed the Universal Man
Black Rock
Gen Z
Elon Musk
Splice
It Lasts Forever and Then It's Over
The Son Of Man
Pynchon, Thomas
Del Paso, Fernando
Cultural Exchange

Weekly long-form discussions about books with authors, translators and critics from around the world.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes318Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
BooksArts

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Beyond The Zero

Latest Episodes

Featuring

- Max Lawton

- Francesco Pacifico

- Mikhail Iossel

Buy Sentence here:

www.lindaleith.com/en/Pages/bookDetail/Sentence

My picks for 2025 /26

Featuring

*

Greg Gerke

*

Nick Mamatas

*

Sophie Hughes and Annie McDermott

*

God

Featuring :

*

Andie Blane

*

Mark A Henry

*

My kids

*

Sophia Terazawa

*

John Pistelli

*

Megan McDowell

Featuring

*

David Leo Rice

*

Wendy Erskine

*

Kirsten Sundberg Lunstrum

*

Patrick Marlborough

*

Richard Milward

*

James Rosewarne

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

London Review Bookshop Podcast
London Review Bookshop PodcastLondon Review Bookshop
Backlisted
BacklistedBacklisted
The LRB Podcast
The LRB PodcastThe London Review of Books
Hermitix
HermitixHermitix

Recent Guests

Nick Mamatas
Author and writer, with new novel Calabas or Another Tempus
Episode: End of Year Special Part 6
Sophie Hughes
Translator and writer known for notable translations from Spanish to English
Episode: End of Year Special Part 6
Annie McDermott
Translator and writer with experience in translating Latin American literature
Episode: End of Year Special Part 6
Andie Blane
Book club host and reader
Independent
Episode: End of Year Special Part 5
Mark A Henry
Author and educator
Independent Publishing
Episode: End of Year Special Part 5
Sophia Terazawa
Poet and author
Independent
Episode: End of Year Special Part 5
Megan McDowell
Translator and author
Independent
Episode: End of Year Special Part 5
Patrick Marlborough
A writer, comedian, and musician known for his work in Australian literature and comedy.
Episode: Patrick Marlborough - NOCK LOOSE
Nick Black
A writer and software engineer, known for his debut novel Midnight's Simulacra.
Episode: Nick Black - MIDNIGHT'S SIMULACRA

Host

Ben
Host of Beyond The Zero

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 120 ratings
  • A Gr8 Listen

    Terrific - and deceptively laid back - literary exploration / conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    L Detroit
    United States2 years ago
  • “If there is a better book podcast I will eat it”

    The Beyond The Zero podcast is the best book podcast of this century - Susan Sontag.

    I have never read a book but I like the pictures - Kanye West

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Learned English Dog
    Australia3 years ago
  • Love the book talk!

    A deep dive into the books and writers that have shaped and inspired each week’s guest. A great format. Brendan Colley’s episode especially — a masterclass for writers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    wolfear2000
    Australia3 years ago
  • Fantastic Podcast

    Great podcast that presents the convergence of readers and writers from the bookstagram world and around the world. Welcome addition.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Steve Fullbeard
    United States4 years ago
  • Best book podcast

    This is the best books podcast out there. Great guests, lots of recommendations, good format and not too long.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Learned English Dog
    Australia4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many enjoy the conversational format, which fosters an engaging atmosphere for exploring literary themes.
The podcast is regarded as a significant addition to the literature podcast sphere, catering to both readers and writers.
Listeners praise the high-quality discussions and insightful analyses of books and authors.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#248
United States/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#93
Australia/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#212
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#161
Norway/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#206
Russia/Arts/Books
Apple Podcasts
#219
Switzerland/Arts/Books

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Andrew Gallix - LOREN IPSUM
Q: Do you think there's a difference in how English and French people view literature?
There has historically been a difference in narrative and experimentalism, with French literature being more free and less constrained.
Andrew Gallix - LOREN IPSUM
Q: What were some of the books that were influential for you as a writer?
Marcel Proust's In Search of Lost Time and James Joyce's Ulysses were hugely influential for me.
Andrew Gallix - LOREN IPSUM
Q: What are you working on next?
I'm writing a novel about a post-punk band that did exist but has hardly any recordings.
Andrew Gallix - LOREN IPSUM
Q: Tell us about your background as a writer.
I edit 3M magazine, have written many short stories, and my partner Sam Mills and I connected through my novel, Loren Ipsen.
Nick Black - MIDNIGHT'S SIMULACRA
Q: What drew you to write a novel about engineers?
Nick explains that he wanted to bring the perspective of engineers to literature, a demographic he feels is underrepresented.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Beyond The Zero

What is Beyond The Zero about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast features in-depth conversations revolving around literature, exploring the unique insights of authors, translators, and critics from various backgrounds. Thematic discussions often reflect on the creative processes behind new books, personal experiences, and the intersection of cultural narratives and storytelling. Notably, episodes frequently address contemporary issues such as identity, trauma, and societal expectations through the lens of literary works, providing listeners with rich analyses and engaging dialogues. The format encourages a nuanced exploration of both the art of writing and the complexities inherent in the stories being told, appealing to a diverse audience of literature enthusiasts.

Where can I find podcast stats for Beyond The Zero?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Beyond The Zero. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Beyond The Zero and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Beyond The Zero get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Beyond The Zero, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Beyond The Zero?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Beyond The Zero, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Beyond The Zero have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Beyond The Zero has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Beyond The Zero?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Beyond The Zero:

1. Between The Covers : Conversations with Writers in Fiction, Nonfiction & Poetry
2. London Review Bookshop Podcast
3. Backlisted
4. The LRB Podcast
5. Hermitix

How many episodes of Beyond The Zero are there?

Beyond The Zero launched 4 years ago and published 318 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Beyond The Zero?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Beyond The Zero?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Beyond The Zero from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Beyond The Zero?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Beyond The Zero. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Beyond The Zero?

Recent guests on Beyond The Zero include:

1. Nick Mamatas
2. Sophie Hughes
3. Annie McDermott
4. Andie Blane
5. Mark A Henry
6. Sophia Terazawa
7. Megan McDowell
8. Patrick Marlborough

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days