Wayfarers, a science fiction series written by Becky Chambers and narrated by Rachel Dulude; explores a diverse multi-species universe where Humanity is a minor player. The series stands out for its world building depth and diversity; while Rachel Delude's nuanced narration expertly brings a multi-species cast of characters to life. Guest: Mark Siegal and the majority of our discussion is spoiler free. The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet (Book 1) A Closed and Common Orbit (Book 2) Record of a ...
Aug 06, 2019•46 min
Audiobook producer Nick Martorelli joins me to discuss Star Wars audiobook production including the recently released full cast Dooku: Jedi Lost , and the narrators and soundscapes that help bring the Star Wars novels to life. We also discuss upcoming Star Wars releases including Thrawn: Treason and Galaxy's Edge novels. *Nick Martorelli spent a decade as a professional actor before switching to a career in book publishing. He started in ebook production before becoming an audiobook producer wit...
Jul 23, 2019•28 min
With summer upon us, we are taking a virtual road trip with another Audiobook draft. Panelists Shachi Bhatt, Gilbert Tang, and Mark Siegal join me to discuss what makes a good road trip audiobook and to share our favorite audiobooks for listening with friends, family, or solo on road trips and long car rides. **Round 1:** Shachi: I Must Say: My Life as a Humble Comedy Legend written and narrated by Martin Short [8h 40m] Mark: What If?: Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions ...
Jul 09, 2019•33 min•Ep. 43
My Life as a Goddess: A Memoir through (Un)Popular Culture, written and narrated by Guy Branum follows the comedian'e early life and career, while also providing listeners with his insightful perspective and insight on history, popular culture, and other topics. Guest: Shachi Bhatt My Life as a Goddess Start your Free Trial with Audible today **Contact the Show: ** Twitter: _narrated // Website: Narrated...
Jun 25, 2019•24 min
Discussion and review of Rakuten Kobo and its partnership with Walmart Audiobooks with guest: Mark Siegal Kobo Walmart Audiobooks ** Related Narrated Episodes on Audiobook Services: ** 8: Intro to Audiobooks * (Audible) * 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library * (Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla) * 31: Scribd * ('Unlimited' audiobook borrowing) * * **What are we listening to?** * Tiamat's Wrath (Expanse #8) The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Fortunately, The Milk Trail of Lightning **Cont...
Jun 11, 2019•26 min
This time we discuss the lives and careers of two iconic comedians based on their audiobooks: Robin , the biography of Robin Williams, written by Dave Itzkoff and narrated by Fred Berman; and Born Standing Up , a memoir written and narrated by Steve Martin about his time as a standup comedian. Guest: Gilbert Tang. Robin Born Standing Up The Great American Laugh Off 1977 (Robin Williams) Steve Martin on The Smothers Brothers (1968) Steve Martin on The Tonight Show (1974) Start your Free Trial wit...
May 28, 2019•29 min
Triggers: Creating Behavior That Lasts - Becoming the Person You Want to Be, written and narrated by Marshall Goldsmith explores approaches to the challanges of adult behavioral change. Guest Mark Siegal joins me to discuss the audiobook (and whispersyncd Ebook) and some of its techniques. Triggers: Audiobook // Ebook (with whispersync) Cortex #66 The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up [Revisit] [Episode 25] Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done [Episode 32] Start your Free Trial with Audible to...
May 14, 2019•23 min
Dooku: Jedi Lost (Star Wars) , written by Cavan Scott, and narrated by a full cast is an audio only Star Wars novel that explores Count Dooku's past from his beginnings as youngling through his departure from the Jedi order. Published by Penguin Random House Audio. Narrated by a full cast: Orlagh Cassidy as Asajj Ventress Euan Morton as Dooku Pete Bradbury as Gretz Droom Jonathan Davis as Qui-Gon Jinn Neil Hellegers as Ramil Sean Kenin as Sifo-Dyas January LaVoy as Jor Aerith Saskia Maarleveld a...
Apr 30, 2019•12 min
The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers, written by Maxwell King, is a compelling biography of the beloved host of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood and earlier programs. LeVar Burton's Audie nominated narration provides the perfect pairing for this excellent audiobook. The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers Mr. Rogers Neighborhood Reading Rainbow The Children's Corner Fred Rogers on Late Night with David Letterman [YouTube] Mad Feelings (Mister Rogers' Neighborhood #1691-1695...
Apr 16, 2019•21 min
Anneliese Rennie joins me to discuss her experiences as an audiobook narrator and producer including how she got started and how she prepares to narrate a new audiobook. Future's Orphans The Widow’s Maestro Analyze People Indie Audiobook (ACX and Others) Narrators and Producers [Facebook Group] Why you don't like the sound of your own voice [TED] Audiobook Reads [Discord] Radioactive Evolution The Well Beloved **Anneliese Rennie:** Spectrum Audiobooks Twitter Facebook Reddit AMA **Music:** "Carp...
Apr 02, 2019•41 min
We are back for another Audiobook draft. This time we are selecting audiobooks that we recommend for new audiobook listeners. Panelists include Linus Edwards, Shachi Bhatt, and Mark Siegal. **Round 1:** Linus: Born Standing Up Shachi: Matilda // [Episode 5] Mark: The Night Circus // [Episode 1] Scott: The Graveyard Book **Round 2:** Linus: Although of Course You End Up Becoming Yourself Shachi: I’m Judging You Mark: The Time Traveler's Wife Scott: The Good Neighbor **Round 3:** Linus: Sapiens Sh...
Mar 19, 2019•39 min
Dan Moren joins me to discuss his latest novel The Bayern Agenda , audiobooks, and to play a quick game of movie mashups. The Bayern Agenda is available in print, ebook, and audiobook formats on March 5th. Audiobook edition narrated by Victor Bevine and published by Audible Studios. The Bayern Agenda The Caledonian Gambit Signing/Reading/Q&A at Porter Square Books on March 5 at 7pm **Dan Moren:** Twitter (@dmoren) Website The Incomparable Clockwise (Relay FM) The Rebound...
Mar 05, 2019•24 min
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore, written by Robin Sloan, and narrated by Ari Fliakos, is an enjoyable mystery novel set in San Francisco during the late 2000s that brings new and old technology to explore the secrets of a unique bookstore and its patrons. Published by Macmillan Audio. Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore Ajax Penumbra 1969 **Audie Awards Discussion:** 2019 Audie Awards Finalists The Good Neighbor Spinning Silver European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman Head On (Narrated by Wil...
Feb 19, 2019•14 min
Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done, written and narrated by Jon Acuff, provides techniques for overcoming common pitfalls that keep us from achieving our goals. Guest Mark Siegal joins me to discuss the audiobook, its techniques, and how he has begun to apply them. Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done Start: Punch Fear in the Face, Escape Average, and Do Work That Matters Do Over: Rescue Monday, Reinvent Your Work, and Never Get Stuck Narrated Episode 3: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying ...
Feb 05, 2019•24 min
Discussion of Scribd and its unlimited borrowing model for audiobooks with guest Mark Siegal . We also briefly discuss upcoming audiobook and book award seasons. Scribd ** Related Narrated Episodes on Audiobook Services: ** 8: Intro to Audiobooks * (Audible) * 21: Free Audiobooks From Your Local Library * (Overdrive, Libby, and Hoopla) * ** Awards Discussion: ** Audie Award finalists will be announced on 4 Feb and awarded on 4 Mar 19. Hugo Award nominations are open for the 2019 Hugo Awards and ...
Jan 22, 2019•25 min
Spinning Silver, written by Naomi Novik, and narrated by Lisa Flanagan, is a wonderful stand alone fantasy novel that weaves together elements of the Rumpelstiltskin story and Eastern European folk lore into an enjoyable and engaging story. Published by Penguin Random House Audio. Spinning Silver Uprooted The Bear and the Nightingale Narrated Episode 1: The Night Circus Narrated Episode 6: Stardust...
Jan 08, 2019•11 min
Mark Siegal joins me to discuss recent Audible changes including the Audible Originals program which offers two free audio offerings to members each month. We also discuss some recent audible originals including Laurie Berkner's Song and Story Kitchen, narrated by Laurie Berkner and Josiah Gaffney. Audible Originals Laurie Berkner's Song and Story Kitchen We Are The Dinosaurs [Video] Narrated Episode 15: Audiobooks for Kids Zero G Jingle Bell Pop...
Dec 30, 2018•26 min
Walt Disney: The Triumph of The American Imagination, written by Neal Gabler, and narrated by Arthur Morey celebrates the remarkable life of Walter Elias Disney. Episode includes discussion with guest Gilbert Tang. Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination **Selected Video References:** Alice's Wonderland Oswald the Lucky Rabbit - Trolley Troubles Plan Crazy (Mickey Mouse) Silly Symphonies: Flowers & Trees Silly Symphonies: The Three Little Pigs and Big Bad Wolf Multiplane Camera ...
Dec 12, 2018•43 min
The Calculating Stars, written and narrated by Mary Robinette Kowal, follows former WASP pilot Elma York throughout an alternate space race spurred on by an apocalyptic meteorite strike off the Eastern United States. Episode includes guest Mark Siegal. Calculating Stars Lady Astronaut series Rip-Off! The Lady Astronaut of Mars [Tor] Hidden Figures (audiobook) Hidden Figures (movie) Mercury 13 Seveneves...
Nov 28, 2018•23 min
With an expanding landscape of audiobook listening options, special guest Gilbert Tang shares his experiences with Audible on the Apple Watch (Series 3 & 4) and Sonos smart speakers. Audible on Apple Watch Apple Watch: Series 3 , Series 4 Apply CarPlay Bose QuietComfort 2 headphones Apple Airpods Audible on Sonos Sonos: Beam , One , Play:5 , Connect:Amp Apple HomePod Amazon Echo What are we listening to? Walt Disney: The Triumph of the American Imagination [see Episode 28 ] Foundation series...
Nov 13, 2018•30 min•Ep. 26
A 9-month check-in with Mark Siegal on his journey of decluttering and organizing following the guidelines of The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, written by Marie Kondo, narrated by Emily Woo Zeller, and published by Tantor Audio. Narrated Episode 3: The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up Marie Kondo: Basic Folding Method (video) Spark Joy: An Illustrated Master Class on the Art of Organizing and Tidying Up...
Oct 31, 2018•36 min
Brandon Sanderson's Legion series of novellas introduces us to Stephen Leeds, a genius problem solver who works with his hallucinatory "aspects" to help solve mysteries. The series is compiled in this omnibus edition set in a near future that brings together elements of science fiction, fantasy, and mystery. Narrated by Oliver Wyman and published by Macmillan Audio. Legion: The Many Lives of Stephen Leeds...
Oct 16, 2018•14 min
We discuss short audio fiction with Chris Herron, host and narrator for Tall Tale TV. Tall Tale TV Selected Recomendations: Of Monsters and Mushrooms [Series] Of Tyrants and Teakettles [Series] The Baboons Of Mars Garg the Good A Matter of Scale [2 Parts] Ignited in Darkness Unbound Last Breath Day Mama’s Boy Circle The Maddening Science [2 Parts] Chris Herron [Narrator]: On ACX Liquid Gambit (Upcoming Narration)...
Oct 02, 2018•19 min
Inspired by Audible's Mount Everest Badge, we explore longer audiobooks by drafting our favorite audiobooks longer than 20 hours. Guests include Mark Siegal and Gilbert Tang. **Round 1:** Mark: Leviathan Wakes [20:56] Gilbert: Song of Ice and Fire [33:46-48:55] Scott: Stormlight Archive [45:29 - 55:05] **Round 2:** Mark: Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix [27:02] Gilbert: Console Wars [20:41] Scott: The Found and the Lost [34:03] **Round 3:** Mark: The Lord of the Rings (Omnibus) [54:05] ...
Sep 18, 2018•52 min
Libraries are increasingly offering digital lending to patrons using services like Overdrive and Hoopla to allow patrons to borrow audiobooks (plus ebooks and other digital media) for free. Guest Mark Siegal joins me to discuss tips for using these services. We also discuss the recently awarded 2018 Hugo Awards, 1943 Retro Hugo Awards, and recent audiobook news. Overdrive Libby Hoopla 2018 Hugo Award Results The Stone Sky World of the Five Gods World of the Five Gods: Penric & Desdemona The ...
Sep 03, 2018•45 min
This bonus episode is a follow-on to episode 19 featuring additional discussion, with spoilers and speculation, of the Star Wars: Thrawn series, written by Timothy Zahn and narrated by Marc Thompson. This episode features special guest Jerome Tarter. *[Note: Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties, our audio quality for this episode is less than ideal. Our apologies for the inconvenience.* Thrawn Thrawn: Alliances Star Wars: Rebels (TV Show) Star Wars: Clone Wars (TV Show) Star Wars: Galaxy...
Aug 27, 2018•34 min
The Star Wars: Thrawn series, written by Timothy Zahn and narrated by Marc Thompson, reintroduces a beloved character into the new Star Wars canon. This episode features special guest Jerome Tarter. Thrawn Thrawn: Alliances Thrawn: Alliances Star Wars: Rebels (TV Show) Star Wars: Clone Wars (TV Show) Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge (Walt Disney World)...
Aug 20, 2018•31 min
This bonus episode is a follow-on to episode 17 featuring additional discussion, with spoilers, to our discussion of Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe written by Benjamin Alire Sáenz and narrated by Lin-Manuel Miranda. This episode features special guest Shachi Bhatt. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe
Aug 13, 2018•26 min
Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe is a lyrical coming of age story written by Benjamin Alire Sáenz and narrated by Lin-Manuel Miranda. This episode features special guest Shachi Bhatt. Our Discussion is spoiler-free. Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets to the Universe
Aug 06, 2018•24 min
Born a Crime: Stories From a South African Childhood, is a memoir written and narrated by Trevor Noah. This episode features returning guest Gilbert Tang. Born a Crime NY Times Audio Non-Fiction Best Seller List Calypso
Jul 24, 2018•33 min
