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Top Podcasts for Author Interviews in 2026

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The author interviews space keeps producing fresh voices and long-running favorites. This list rounds up 49 of the best, including Fresh Air, The Tim Ferriss Show, and Selected Shorts.

  1. Fresh Air
    Fresh Air
    Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. Ho...
    Content:
    ArtsCultureNba HistoryNewsAuthor Interviews
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsStaying Informed
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At WorkBackground NoiseCommutingQuick ListenWeekend Deep Dive
  2. The Tim Ferriss Show
    The Tim Ferriss Show
    Tim Ferriss is a self-experimenter and bestselling author, best known for The 4-Hour Workweek, which has been translated into 40+ languages. Newswe...
    Content:
    Attention ManagementBusinessBusiness Finance CoachingBusiness Growth CoachingBusiness MasteryAuthor Interviews
    +56
    Audience:
    Aspiring EntrepreneursAthletesCareer ChangersCEOsCoaches
    +23
    Goal:
    Building A BusinessDiscovering New IdeasEmotional ResilienceEmotional WellnessGetting Expert Insights
    +11
    Style:
    EducationalIn-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And ASolo Commentary
    When:
    At The GymAt WorkBackground NoiseCommutingDoing Chores
    +4
  3. Selected Shorts
    Selected Shorts
    Our greatest actors transport us through the magic of fiction, one short story at a time. Sometimes funny. Always moving. Selected Shorts connects ...
    Content:
    Book ClubLiterature AdaptationWriting CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
    When:
    Quick Listen
  4. The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
    The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers
    Writing Craft and Creative Business
    Content:
    Creative AttentionCreative Entrepreneur PodcastEducationPersonal MemoirsPublishing IndustryAuthor Interviews
    +2
    Audience:
    Creative EntrepreneursCreatorsWomen WritersWriters
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasWriting A Book
    Style:
    Solo Commentary
  5. Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
    Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
    Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso is a weekly series of intimate conversations with artists, activists, and politicians. Where people sound like people. H...
    Content:
    Raw ConversationsAuthor Interviews
    Style:
    Interview
  6. A Good Read
    A Good Read
    Find reading inspiration with favourite books chosen by our guests.
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  7. Writer's Routine
    Writer's Routine
    How do the best writers get to work?In every episode, we'll chat to an author about their writing day. Where do they work? What time do they start?...
    Content:
    Writing CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  8. Totally Booked with Zibby
    Totally Booked with Zibby
    In my daily show, I interview today’s latest, bestselling, buzziest, or underrated authors whose work I think is worth your time -- in 30 minutes o...
    Content:
    Book ClubMom FriendshipsPersonal MemoirsAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
  9. The Book Show
    The Book Show
    Your favourite fiction authors share the story behind their latest books.
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  10. Writers on Writing
    Writers on Writing
    A weekly podcast hosted by Barbara DeMarco-Barrett and Marrie Stone on the art and business of writing.
    Content:
    Writing CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  11. Bookworm
    Bookworm
    Bookworm is dedicated to doing more than just reading books. Mike Schmitz & Cory Hixson read a book every two weeks and discuss ways to apply the a...
    Content:
    Poetry PodcastsWriting CraftAuthor Interviews
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  12. LARB Radio Hour
    LARB Radio Hour
    The Los Angeles Review of Books Radio Hour is a weekly show featuring interviews, readings and discussions about all things literary. Hosted by LAR...
    Content:
    Book ClubStory AnalysisWriting CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
    Style:
    Interview
  13. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing
    First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing
    First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft...
    Content:
    Writing CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  14. New Books Network
    New Books Network
    Interviews with Authors about their New Books Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-ne...
    Content:
    Academic PodcastingBook ClubEducationAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Book LoversCollege StudentsStudentsWriters
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasGetting Expert InsightsGraduate School SuccessWriting A Book
    Style:
    Educational
    When:
    At WorkFocused Learning
  15. London Writers' Salon
    London Writers' Salon
    A deep dive into the habits, mindsets, tools, craft secrets and creative practices bestselling writers use to write novels, plays, poetry, and arti...
    Content:
    ArtsEducationPublishing IndustryWriting CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Book LoversCreatorsWriters
  16. Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book
    Ink and Impact for Christian Writers | How to Write a Book, Self-Publish, Christian Book, Book Marketing, Nonfiction Book
    Confused about how to write a book?Struggling to find time to write?Ready to learn a step-by-step process to self-publish like a pro?Welcome to Ink...
    Content:
    Publishing IndustryWriting CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  17. The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara
    The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara
    The Creative Nonfiction Podcast with Brendan O'Meara is a weekly podcast that showcases leaders in narrative journalism, essay, memoir, documentary...
    Content:
    Personal MemoirsWomen'S MemoirsAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  18. Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
    Wish I'd Known Then . . . For Writers
    Welcome to the Wish I'd Known Then podcast. Join authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett as they interview authors about lessons they've learned abou...
    Content:
    Writing CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Women WritersWriters
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  19. Literary Friction
    Literary Friction
    A monthly conversation about books and ideas on NTS Radio hosted by friends Carrie Plitt, a literary agent, and Octavia Bright, a writer and academ...
    Content:
    Book ClubLiterary TheoryWriting CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  20. The Write and Wrong Podcast | Writing Tips, Book Publishing and Literary Agents
    The Write and Wrong Podcast | Writing Tips, Book Publishing and Literary Agents
    📚 A writing podcast for writers, authors and anyone curious about the writing and publishing process. Featuring literary agents, authors, editors a...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
  21. Read Between The Lines
    Read Between The Lines
    Read Between the Lines: Your Ultimate Book Summary Podcast Dive deep into the heart of every great book without committing to hundreds of pages. Re...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
    Audience:
    Book Lovers
  22. Marginalia
    Marginalia
    Podcast do puszczenia w tle do życia. Cho do kuchni, pogadamy.
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  23. Read and Buried Podcast
    Read and Buried Podcast
    Like crime stories, books & people talking about those things? This is the podcast for you.Want to talk books? Email us at readandburiedpodcast...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  24. Reading And Writing Podcast
    Reading And Writing Podcast
    Interviews with authors and writers about their books, their writing habits, their favorite novels, and how they got started writing.
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  25. Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews
    Fully Booked by Kirkus Reviews
    Get the ultimate insider's scoop on the best new books. The editors at Kirkus Reviews interview your favorite authors, tell you whether or not the ...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  26. Book Nook
    Book Nook
    Listen to the Book Nook with Vick Mickunas for intimate conversations about books with the writers who create them.Vick Mickunas introduced the Boo...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  27. The Writing Community Chat Show
    The Writing Community Chat Show
    The Writing Community Chat Show (WCCS)Ranked #3 Writing Podcast in the UK (2025)"Together as one, we get it done!"Welcome to The Writing Community ...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  28. Reader's Corner
    Reader's Corner
    Welcome to Reader's Corner, a weekly radio show hosted by Boise State University president emeritus Bob Kustra that features lively conversations w...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  29. The Story Behind The Story -- Author Motivation and Story Inspiration
    The Story Behind The Story -- Author Motivation and Story Inspiration
    Book reviews, author interviews, and writing tips are central to our podcast. And stories. Every author has a story to tell. What was their motivat...
    Content:
    ArtsWriting CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Book LoversWriters
  30. The Authors Show
    The Authors Show
    A professional interview program where new and seasoned authors in all book genres present their work to readers. Some interviews include short rea...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  31. Simple Faith with Rusty George
    Simple Faith with Rusty George
    Rusty George is the Lead Pastor at Church360 in Grand Prairie. Under his dedicated leadership, Church360 aspires to flourish as a vibrant community...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  32. Between The Covers
    Between The Covers
    Author Jay Ruud has read every ”100 Best Book” list there is, so it’s only natural that he would create his own. Listen to each episode as he and h...
    Content:
    Book ClubPoetic StorytellingPoetry InterviewsPoetry PodcastsWriting CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Book LoversWomen WritersWriters
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  33. Cantina Book Club
    Cantina Book Club
    Listen to authors talk about their latest books. Grab a drink and tune in.
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  34. Design Matters
    Design Matters
    Welcome to Design Matters, where we discuss popular topics and bold new ideas in design. Based at the University of Calgary, our student hosts look...
    Content:
    ArtsChangemaker EducationCraft CareerCreative AttentionCreative Entrepreneur PodcastAuthor Interviews
    +15
    Audience:
    Creative EntrepreneursCreatorsDesignersFreelancersWriters
    Goal:
    Discovering New IdeasProfessional DevelopmentSolving Problems
    Style:
    In-Depth InterviewsInterviewQ And A
    When:
    At WorkDoing Chores
  35. The Jane Healey Happy Hour
    The Jane Healey Happy Hour
    Jane Healey is the bestselling author of several books of historical fiction and the host of Historical Happy Hour, a live interview and podcast fe...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  36. Meet the Thriller Author (Author Interviews)
    Meet the Thriller Author (Author Interviews)
    Interviews with bestselling authors of mystery, suspense, and thriller books.
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  37. Ourshelves
    Ourshelves
    Ourshelves is a place where writers from the legendary feminist publishing house Virago will talk about their cultural worlds. Host Lucy ...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  38. Bookaholic | Author Interviews | Book Reviews | Book News
    Bookaholic | Author Interviews | Book Reviews | Book News
    Introducing the Bookaholics Podcast, a safe place for reading junkies who obsess over books, authors, bookstores, book news, and book trivia. You’r...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  39. The Sample Chapter Podcast
    The Sample Chapter Podcast
    The podcast that helps you find your next favorite book. In each episode, an author answers a few questions during a short interview that allows li...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  40. Writers at the Well
    Writers at the Well
    Interviews with authors about their experience "at the well." How do they draw words and images up from the depths? What underground streams fuel t...
    Content:
    Writing CraftAuthor Interviews
    Audience:
    Writers
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  41. Story of a Storyteller
    Story of a Storyteller
    Do you ever wonder about the lives of the authors you love?Well author Conor Bredin does! Join Conor as he interviews the amazing and fascinating l...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  42. Dust Jackets: Conversations with Authors
    Dust Jackets: Conversations with Authors
    Maggie Lynch interviews a variety of authors of both fiction and nonfiction. Rather than focus on a particular book or selling their latest release...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  43. Books and Biscuits
    Books and Biscuits
    A podcast by two sisters, here to review your favorite books. With a side of biscuits of course.
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  44. Bookaholic - Podcast của Kẻ Nghiện Sách
    Bookaholic - Podcast của Kẻ Nghiện Sách
    Xin chào các bạn yêu sách!Bookaholic là một dự án sách nói (Audiobook) với mục tiêu mang những cuốn sách hay tới được với những người bận rộn, có t...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  45. Author on Author Interviews
    Author on Author Interviews
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  46. Castaway Books
    Castaway Books
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  47. Conversations with Authors
    Conversations with Authors
    Alison Thompson, AKA The Proof Fairy, chats to amazing authors about what inspires them to write, how they go about the writing process and what ad...
    Content:
    Author Interviews
    Goal:
    Writing A Book
  48. Fearless Fiction with Bernadette Walsh
    Fearless Fiction with Bernadette Walsh
    Content:
    Author Interviews
  49. Reading to Feed The Mind!
    Reading to Feed The Mind!
    This podcast will discuss books, through the eye of the narrator, author and fans. Podcasts will include discussions around self-published authors,...
    Content:
    Author Interviews