Rephonic
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Autism
Learned Behaviours
Palestine
Eating Disorders
Mettle
Chinese Parents Don't Say I Love You
Western Sydney
A Language Of Limbs
How To End a Love Story
If I Ruled the World (amy Dubois Barnett)
Mona Awad
Bunny
We Love You, Bunny
And Now, Back To You
Medical Sexism
Autistic Representation In Media
Black Autistic Representation
Anne-Marie Te Whiu
Ursula K. Le Guin
Food Writing

Booksmart is the podcast for readers who go absolutely feral for women’s stories. The book lovers who are ruled by a never-ending TBR stack and the fear of falling behind in their annual Goodreads Reading challenge. In this Missing Perspectives podcast, your hosts, interstate besties and colleagues, Sunny Adcock and Allie Daisy King, discover new favourites and discuss their own like they’re ancie... more

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Latest Episodes

Move over Sylvia Plath, a new foundational feminist author has entered the chat. Dee Salmin, esteemed radio presenter and modern dating, sex, and love expert, has released her debut book, ‘It’s Not Love, Actually’. From ‘Boy Sober’ to ‘Femcels’ and t... more

This is not a drill. Gus Everett has been found (DEAD). Sunny and Allie have convened interstate for an emergency Booksmart recording in response to the news that Patrick Schwarzenegger will be the leading man in 20th Century Studios’ adaptation of B... more

In their third book club episode, Sunny and Allie review ‘If I Ruled the World’ by Amy DuBois Barnett. The book, which has been compared to ‘Devil Wears Prada’ and ‘Empire’, takes readers on a wild and immersive journey through cut-throat NYC in the ... more

What happens when a devoted reader and book content creator gets a book deal? Hosts Sunny Adcock and Allie Daisy King explore this and more with their first guest, new author Lily Crozier, who released her gothic Beauty & The Beast retelling 'Vow of ... more

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Recent Guests

Lily Crozier
Debut author and publishing professional who works with Penguin
Penguin (publisher)
Episode: The Fangirl to Penguin Editor to Debut Author Pipeline With Fantasy Writer Lily Crozier
Zeynab Gamieldien
Author of Learned Behaviours
Author
Episode: Zeynab Gamieldien on 'Learned Behaviours'
Dylin Hardcastle
Award-winning author, artist and screenwriter; co-director and co-creator of Cloud River; author of A Language of Limbs
Episode: In conversation with award-winning author Dylin Hardcastle
Mona Awad
Author of Bunny and We Love You, Bunny
Episode: Mona Awad on her (iconic) 'Bunny' series
Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
Author and academic focused on Arab and Muslim diaspora experiences in Australia
Author and academic
Episode: Randa Abdel-Fattah on 'Discipline'
Natalia Figueroa Barroso
Uruguayan poet, essayist, activist, author
Sweatshop Literacy Movement (associated publishing work)
Episode: Natalia Figueroa Barroso on 'Hailstones Fell Without Rain'
Nicky Gonzalez
Author
Random House (publisher of Mayra)
Episode: Nicky Gonzalez on 'Mayra'
Reem Gaafar
Sudanese-Canadian public health physician, researcher, award-winning writer
Self-directed / Author
Episode: Reem Gaafar on 'A Mouth Full of Salt'
Candice Chung
Writer, editor, former restaurant reviewer; author of Chinese Parents Don't Say I Love You
Episode: Candice Chung on 'Chinese Parents Don't Say I Love You'

Hosts

Sunny Adcock
Host of Bookclub discussions / Missing Perspectives show; appears across multiple episodes with a focus on literary analysis and author interviews
Allie Daisy King
Co-host and discussion host; commonly moderates conversations and facilitates author interviews
Soaliha
Co-host involved in author discussions and bookclub style episodes; often part of the discussion and guest interactions

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 35 ratings
  • Books and brilliance

    Soaliha Iqbal is a brilliant host who has evidently read widely and thinks critically about the world around her. This podcast is a gem in your phone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nat Fig
    Australia7 months ago
  • Super insightful

    Adding this podcast to my rotation! Love their news site and this podcast is such a great new addition

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    chloeannabelle
    United States2 years ago
  • Thought provoking

    So many important topics being discussed and love the interview style. Easy to follow along and listen to while also being educational and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fizzyrocks
    Australia2 years ago
  • Love this podcast!

    I am grateful for people who not only care about these issues but create spaces to educate us all, give a platform and a space to voices that need to be heard and encourage us all to be part of the conversation. Particularly enjoyed this episode and loved the questions and facilitation of the interviewer!! A must listen podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bethvmiller
    Australia2 years ago
  • Incredible podcast!

    Love the variety of authors and the amazing thought provoking conversations! I would 100% recommend this podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyLouL
    Australia2 years ago

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• Some feedback about pacing when hosts dominate conversations.
• Strong host depth and critical thinking about books and world topics.
• Audience value for inclusive, diverse author lineups.
• Listeners appreciate the mix of literary analysis with bookish tangents.
• Positive about guest quality and the insights from authors.

Chart Rankings

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

Spotify
#97
Australia/Top Podcasts
Spotify
#3
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#142
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#171
Brazil/Arts

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Fangirl to Penguin Editor to Debut Author Pipeline With Fantasy Writer Lily Crozier
Q: What is the elevator pitch for Vow of Eternal Night?
The book is a Gothic Beauty and the Beast retelling set in a principality where a provincial mayor's daughter must choose between an arranged marriage to a vampire prince and a fate as his immortal bride, with her mission to cure his vampirism before the year ends.
In conversation with award-winning author Dylin Hardcastle
Q: What's next for you after finishing A Language of Limbs and the TV adaptation?
Hardcastle reveals they are halfway through a new book inspired by a great-uncle, exploring trans masculinity across different historical contexts, and hints at a 2026-2027 release timeline.
In conversation with award-winning author Dylin Hardcastle
Q: What was your process with mapping out a story that's so expansive and sprawling?
Hardcastle explains starting ideas in 2017, using a mix of instinct and planning, with early discussions in writer's rooms about how to structure pivotal moments, and the goal of weaving two lives into a cohesive arc that culminates in major emotional and narrative payoffs.
In conversation with award-winning author Dylin Hardcastle
Q: Do you want to give potential readers a bit of a summary or synopsis of what A Language of Limbs is about?
The book is structured with alternating chapters between Limb One and Limb Two, following two unnamed protagonists across three decades with moments of convergence that leave it unclear whether they are two versions of the same life or different people.
Zeynab Gamieldien on 'Learned Behaviours'
Q: Why did you choose the title Learned Behaviours and what does the cover art mean to you?
The title plays on education and class, highlighting how social learning and adaptation shape life trajectories, while the cover suggests an outsider looking in through a glass barrier, underscoring themes of visibility and confinement.

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A book-centric show that centers women's stories, literary analysis, and author interviews. Episodes frequently blend deep dives into character dynamics, representation, and craft with personal reading updates and tangential discussions on cover art, media adaptation, and online discourse about romance, trauma, and diaspora experience. Noteworthy is the show's willingness to tackle sensitive topics (grooming, trauma, immigration) through thoughtful, image-rich conversations with authors and editors, making it especially appealing to literature fans who crave nuance and context beyond surface-level summaries.

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Recent guests on Booksmart include:

1. Lily Crozier
2. Zeynab Gamieldien
3. Dylin Hardcastle
4. Mona Awad
5. Dr. Randa Abdel-Fattah
6. Natalia Figueroa Barroso
7. Nicky Gonzalez
8. Reem Gaafar

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