Jeselnik Book Club
The RingerAnthony Jeselnik wants you to read books. In Jeselnik Book Club, Anthony shares his obsessive passion for the benefits of reading literature—with contagious results. Every week, Anthony will discuss modern literary gossip and question popular culture with a series of guests, ranging from authors to celebrities, friends, and guests from your favorite Ringer podcasts. Tune in to Jeselnik Book Club b... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 6 | Founded | a month ago |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Listeners | Categories | BooksArts | |||
Listen to this Podcast
Latest Episodes
Jeselnik Book Club’s review of ‘The Trees,’ written by Percival Everett. Anthony takes you through the novel’s bizarre string of murders in Money, Mississippi, and discusses how Everett blends mystery, horror, and dark comedy to confront America’s hi... more
Anthony is joined by ‘Dirtbag, Massachusetts’ author and 'Today' correspondent Isaac Fitzgerald to discuss his new memoir, ‘American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed.’ The guys explore Isaac’s journey following in the footsteps of Johnn... more
Anthony is joined by comedian and voracious reader Patton Oswalt to talk 'Brut' by Sam Tallent, a novel about a hitman “forced to take an impossible job.” They also discuss some of Patton’s favorite books, a former boss who HATED bananas, the future ... more
Gregg Rosenthal, Anthony’s best friend and former JRVP cohost, joins the show to discuss Rachel Cusk’s ‘Life of M’ and recommend a few books for Anthony’s reading list. They also catch up on Gregg’s family, Anthony puts Gregg through the JBC Gauntlet... more
Key Facts
Similar Podcasts
People also subscribe to these shows.
Recent Guests
Host
Reviews
- I won’t do it
You can’t make me read, Anthony. It’s illegal.
Apple Podcasts5Abraham Maslow
United States17 days ago - Recommendation station 🚂
You still gotta sweep before you mop. Miss the big dog and 60% G but this helps fill the JRVP hole in my heart
Apple Podcasts5Lend hair tieUnited States21 days ago - Love Jeselnik
Worlds collide in the best possible way. Love the Ringer and I am thrilled they landed AJ!
Apple Podcasts5meg*macUnited States23 days ago - Amazing
So good to have Anthony back poding
Apple Podcasts5Mustard Tiger22
Canadaa month ago - Worlds collide
So stoked for this union. As an OG JRVP (🤫jr vice president) and Grantland loyalist this is a match made in heaven. I shall read!
Apple Podcasts5LexBubblesUnited Statesa month ago
Chart Rankings
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #41 | United States/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #27 | Canada/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #70 | Canada/Arts |
Apple Podcasts | #118 |  United Kingdom/Arts/Books |
Apple Podcasts | #55 |  Australia/Arts/Books |
Talking Points
Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.
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 Jeselnik Book Club
What is Jeselnik Book Club about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A witty, literature-focused talk show where a sharp-comedic host leads discussions around contemporary novels, authorial craft, and the broader culture of reading. Episodes blend literary analysis with pop culture commentary, guest banter, and personal anecdotes about authors, publishing, and the changing landscape of book culture. Highlights often include spoiler-light or -free deep dives into specific works, connections to cinema and celebrity culture, and candid conversations about reading habits, influence, and the industry. A recurring strength is the host's mix of literary gossip, humor, and thoughtful guest Q&As, which can appeal to both serious readers and casual fans who enjoy lively, personality-driven conversations. The format al... more
Where can I find podcast stats for Jeselnik Book Club?
Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Jeselnik Book Club. 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 Jeselnik Book Club and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.
How many listeners does Jeselnik Book Club get?
Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Jeselnik Book Club, 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 Jeselnik Book Club?
Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Jeselnik Book Club, 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 Jeselnik Book Club have?
To see how many followers or subscribers Jeselnik Book Club 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 Jeselnik Book Club?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Jeselnik Book Club:
1. The Rewatchables
2. The Bill Simmons Podcast
3. The Big Picture
4. The Watch
5. Wait a Second...
How many episodes of Jeselnik Book Club are there?
Jeselnik Book Club launched a month ago and published 6 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 Jeselnik Book Club?
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 Jeselnik Book Club?
Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Jeselnik Book Club 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 Jeselnik Book Club?
Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Jeselnik Book Club. 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 Jeselnik Book Club?
Recent guests on Jeselnik Book Club include:
1. Isaac Fitzgerald
2. Patton Oswalt
3. Greg Rosenthal
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.