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Print Run Podcast

Erik Hane and Laura Zats
Publishing Industry
Publishing
Writing Process
Self-Criticism
Productivity
Mental Health
Community Among Writers
Literary Agents
Artificial Intelligence
Writers
Election Cycle
Mr. Beast
Chatgpt
Nanowrimo
Karen Russell
Politics
Culture
Unbound
Self-Publishing
Book Queries

Print Run is a podcast created and hosted by Laura Zats and Erik Hane. Its aim is simple: to have the conversations surrounding the book and writing industries that too often are glossed over by conventional wisdom, institutional optimism, and false seriousness. We’re book people, and we want to examine the questions that lie at the heart of that life: why do books, specifically, matter? In a digi... more

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Latest Episodes

This week we are thrilled to bring you an interview with Laura B. McGrath, whose new book MIDDLEMEN offers the largest-scale historical look at the field of literary agenting that we’ve ever seen. We talked to Laura about her experience talking to ag... more

In light of the recent controversy around Helen DeWitt winning and then losing the lucrative Windham-Campbell Prize, we talk about the dying era of the true literary eccentric, the artistic costs of writers being online, and making room for genuine a... more

This week we talk about the shifting nature of the politics/culture nonfiction book market–who do publishers imagine their readers to be? How does the broader political horizon change which sorts of books become “sellable” in this category? And most ... more

After checking for a few minutes about the ICE occupation of the Twin Cities, we answer a reader question about genre as relates to Karen Russell’s THE ANTIDOTE, a novel that has both historical AND fantasy elements but which usually only gets talked... more

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Recent Guests

Laura B. McGrath
Writer, literary historian, data scientist
Temple University (Assistant Professor); author of Middlemen, Literary Agents and the Making of American Fiction
Episode: Episode 186—Middlemen, featuring Laura B. McGrath

Hosts

Laura Zats
Co-host of Print Run Podcast; focused on publishing industry insights, author development, and industry dynamics.
Erik Hane
Co-host of Print Run Podcast; brings insider perspective on agents, publishing processes, and industry economics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 400 ratings
  • Great idea, but…

    Please stop interrupting each other. As a listener, this is so anxiety-producing not to mention frustrating. Allow each other to complete a thought, then respond.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PEEZA82
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • More politics than publishing

    I tuned in to this podcast for the first time because I wanted to learn about the publishing industry. What I learned was about the political opinions of the hosts. I will not be back.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kateria22
    United Statesa year ago
  • the best (publishing) podcast

    This is probably my fave podcast of all time. I binged 40 episodes during a solo weekend trip a few years ago, and whenever a new episode drops I listen immediately. Thank you Laura and Erik for being a voice of sanity, a shot of humor, and a glimpse of publishing from the inside. Your work is so appreciated

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dundagas pils
    United Statesa year ago
  • Not just guys

    The agents on this podcast are self-reflective, smart, transparent and seem to be wanting to present differently for BIPOC writers.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Akasanoma
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • 45656 stars!!

    I appreiate this insider look into publishing. The hosts are so smart. I left publishing years ago and am always dying to hear what they have to say.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mspassell
    United States3 years ago

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Listeners praise candid, entertaining breakdowns of industry issues and practical takeaways for writers and professionals.
Fans value the duo's humor and transparency about publishing processes.
Some criticism exists around perceived repetitiveness or strong personalities, but overall positive sentiment about insight and entertainment.

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#31
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#55
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#94
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Episode 186—Middlemen, featuring Laura B. McGrath
Q: What challenges do you see for the broader field outside the elite circles?
The conversation touches on the vast ecosystem beyond back rooms, including independent presses, translated literature, and self-publishing, and how these areas follow similar economic and sociological dynamics even as they operate at different scales.
Episode 186—Middlemen, featuring Laura B. McGrath
Q: What does it mean that agents often say 'it depends'?
The guest explains that 'it depends' reflects the diversity of books, authors, markets, and contexts, but data shows underlying patterns that reveal when certain strategies work or fail, emphasizing that consensus in practice may mask structural commonalities.
Episode 183—The Only Genre Is My Feelings
Q: What even are genres anymore?
Genres are pretty fluid and their definitions shift with societal expectations and marketing strategies.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Print Run Podcast

What is Print Run Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Two hosts dissect the book industry with humor and candor, frequently unpacking how publishing realities—marketing pressures, debut dynamics, and imprint consolidation—shape which authors break through and which books get seen. Episodes often thread together industry infrastructure, author branding, and the tension between artistic aims and market forces, while also offering practical tips for writers, editors, and agents. A signature through-line is a desire to illuminate behind-the-scenes dynamics, from agent-query realities to the politics of literary prestige, all delivered with sharp wit and accessible analysis. Noteworthy traits include a candid, opinionated style, a willingness to call out industry missteps, and a knack for turning c... more

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