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Want to know more about the authors behind your favourite books? Tune in to discover the methods of – and inspiration behind – some of the world’s most exciting writers. Every Saturday, Georgina Godwin hosts an in-depth discussion with the person behind the prose.

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Following the release of her memoir, ‘The Hour of the Wolf’, Fatima Bhutto joins Georgina Godwin at the Daunt Books Festival 2026.

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Georgina Godwin is joined by renowned writer Francis Spufford. They discuss his early days at Chatto & Windus, his wrangles with sceptics and latest novel, ‘Nonesuch’, which is set in London during the Blitz.

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Georgina Godwin meets journalist and historian Luka Ivan Jukic, whose latest book, Central Europe: The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea, explores the emergent rebirth of the region.

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It’s International Women’s Day and Georgina Godwin is joined by a former model who helped transform Lewes FC into the world’s first equal-pay football club. She discusses ‘Pitch Invasion’, a story about sport, culture and Britain’s global soft power.... more

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Francis Spufford
British author known for blending history, imagination, faith and invention in fiction and non-fiction
Author of Nonesuch, Golden Hill, Light Perpetual, The Child That Books Built
Episode: Francis Spufford on faith, fantasy and the craft of fiction
Luka Ivan Jukic
Journalist and historian specializing in Central and Eastern Europe, author of Central Europe, The Death of a Civilization and the Life of an Idea
Author, Journalist
Episode: Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe
Karen Dobres
Author of Pitch Invasion: My Story as a Feminist on a Football Club Board
Pitch Invasion (CASEL, Hachette)
Episode: Karen Dobres and pitch politics
Tom Freston
Media executive and author of Unplugged: Adventures from MTV to Timbuktu
Former CEO of Viacom (at time of tenure) / Author
Episode: Tom Freston on media, reinvention and change
Maria Alyokhina
A political activist and member of Pussy Riot, known for her protest art and resistance against the Russian government.
Pussy Riot
Episode: Maria Alyokhina on activism, Russia’s regime and hope for the motherland
Bora Chung
Award-winning author and translator based in South Korea
Episode: Bora Chung on the rise of Korean literature
Andrey Kurkov
Well-known Ukrainian author and president of PEN Ukraine
PEN Ukraine
Episode: Andrey Kurkov on chronicling a nation at war
Alexander Smalls
Award-winning chef, author, opera singer, and culinary activist.
Episode: Alexander B Smalls on opera, food and African heritage
Steve Crawshaw
A long-time Monocle contributor and human rights advocate
Bridge Street Press
Episode: Steve Crawshaw and confronting global impunity

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Georgina Godwin
Host of Meet the Writers

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 118 ratings
  • Excellent interviews

    A gifted interviewer who allows her subjects space but also provides a clear a useful framework for the conversations.

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    5
    Ellens8
    United States2 months ago
  • Favourite podcast

    This is my favourite podcast (

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    5
    Robertsdatter
    Australia10 months ago
  • Extraordinary interviews of remarkable people

    Georgina Godwin is unique. Her ability to discuss so many subjects with warmth and intelligence makes this series of ongoing interviews rich and engaging. What a blessing she found her calling and shared it with us all. Listening to these podcasts is enlightening. Learn about the vast scope of human creativity. And satisfy your curiosity in a myriad of ways. So much pleasure from listening to two people talk to each other!

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    5
    Just Discovered Bollywood!
    United States4 years ago
  • wow

    georgina, you are so real!

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    4
    reyzaldyserna
    Philippines5 years ago
  • Why you erase the Alan de Button post

    Please add again

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    Vdelcarpio
    United States10 years ago

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Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe
Q: What is the life of the idea of Central Europe, and how is it developing now?
He discusses the decline of the term's explanatory power after the Cold War, its commodification in casual usage, and Ukraine's role in reinvigorating or reframing Central European debates.
Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe
Q: Language as the spine of the region—how did German become central?
He traces German's rise as a regional lingua franca in Habsburg cities, its role in education and culture, and how it interacted with numerous local languages over the 18th and 19th centuries, shaping identity.
Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe
Q: What is Central Europe, and why do people object to the term Eastern Europe?
He notes that many object to Eastern Europe and explains the historical nuance that Central Europe was used as a strategic concept during the Cold War to signal belonging to Europe, with the idea evolving over time.
Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe
Q: Before the book, you were working as a journalist and an analyst. How did that path unfold?
He describes starting as a freelancer in university, his education in Glasgow and Poland, and how reporting during the 2022 Russia-Ukraine invasion and experience in geopolitical analysis influenced the book's development.
Luka Ivan Jukic on the enduring significance of Central Europe
Q: Where did you grow up? What early influences shaped your interest in this? What's your nationality?
Luka explains a mixed Croatian-American background, growing up around the world due to his diplomat father, and how that exposure fostered a broad, multilingual sense of Central Europe that informed his later work.

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A long-running interview series centered on writers and literary culture, featuring in-depth conversations with authors, editors, critics, and occasionally artists and activists. Episodes explore writing processes, career trajectories, cultural and political themes embedded in books, and the personal histories that shape authors' work. A standout aspect is the host's warm, thoughtful approach that invites vulnerability and practical storytelling, making room for memoirs, historical storytelling, and cross-disciplinary insights. The show often highlights the human side of creation—inspiration, resilience, and the interplay between literature and society—making it a strong fit for listeners who love deep authorial storytelling and literary cu... more

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