Episodes

  • Leon Neyfakh
    Jan 17 2025

    Venture into the ‘vaping wars’ with acclaimed journalist and podcast hit maker Leon Neyfakh, who joins Audible editor Kat Johnson on this episode of SiriusXM and Audible’s Authorized. Neyfakh’s latest release in the Backfired series — Backfired: The Vaping Wars — chronicles the controversial rise and fall of Juul Labs, which is a tale of opportunity, addiction, and good intentions gone awry, all leading to the explosion of the e-cigarette industry. Listen now.

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    12 mins
  • Matt Haig
    Dec 17 2024

    For Authorized, author Matt Haig sits down with Audible editor Katie O’Connor for a conversation about his new novel, The Life Impossible, which is an ode to recovery and personal transformation. Within the epistolary tale of a retired teacher finding a new life in Ibiza after an unexpected twist of fate, Haig incorporates elements of science fiction, magical realism, and more — listen now.

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    12 mins
  • Robin Sloan
    Nov 13 2024

    Robin Sloan takes Authorized 13,000 years into the future with Moonbound, a deeply imaginative epic that blends science fiction with Arthurian legend. While speaking with Audible Editor Emily Cox, the bestselling author goes deep on his ambitious story, which involves talking beavers, valiant quests, plural beings, and big ideas about consciousness, calling to mind fantasy-adventure classics like The Chronicles of Narnia and His Dark Materials.

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    16 mins
  • Lev Grossman
    Oct 23 2024

    Bestselling author Lev Grossman (The Magicians) whisks us away to Camelot while discussing his latest novel, The Bright Sword, with Audible Editor Melissa Bendixen. The epic fantasy inspired by the legend of King Arthur reimagines the tale for the modern age while still being steeped in tradition, featuring a colorful cast of knights, exciting duels, quests, and of course, a magic sword. Join Grossman as he shares what his own knight name would be, the diversity of his Round Table, and more.

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    10 mins
  • Kristin Hannah
    Sep 20 2024

    Audible Editor Katie O’Connor sits down with bestselling author Kristin Hannah to discuss her latest historical fiction title, ‘The Women,’ which follows a combat nurse in Vietnam and details a history of the often forgotten women who served in that war. From sharing how the story has been “in [her] heart” since 1997, to more insights from her sprawling career as a celebrated novelist, you won’t want to miss their conversation.

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    15 mins
  • Holly Gramazio
    Aug 22 2024

    Holly Gramazio sits down with Audible editor Haley Hill to discuss her debut novel, ‘The Husbands.’ Gramazio discusses how her background in game design influenced her writing, and answers questions about dating, literary genres, and more.

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    12 mins
  • Tommy Orange
    Jul 22 2024

    For SiriusXM and Audible’s Authorized, Audible Editor Kat Johnson has a candid discussion with renowned author Tommy Orange. Including an excerpt from his new audiobook Wandering Stars, performed by a full cast, their conversation touches on everything from how Orange handles pressure, to his shift into writing, and where he finds his inspiration.

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    11 mins
  • Carley Fortune
    Jun 20 2024

    Audible editor Margaret Hargrove asks bestselling author Carley Fortune about career pivots, the second-chance romance trope, and more. Hear all about the inspiration behind her latest audiobook, Every Summer After, and more, on Audible and SiriusXM's Authorized.

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    11 mins