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Audiobook Café

Jacob Shymanski

Booking Overview

An interview show focused on audiobooks, literary releases, recommendations, and industry perspectives, typically featuring authors and other book-related professionals. PR agencies could credibly pitch authors, audiobook narrators, translators, publishers, literary experts, and media professionals with a strong book or storytelling angle; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 369

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: Canada

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@ami.ca

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Host

Jacob Shymanski - Jacob Shymanski hosts and conducts interviews for Accessible Media Inc.'s Audiobook Café, covering audiobook releases, recommendations, literary news, and conversations with authors, narrators, and...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Authors with a published or forthcoming book or audiobook, audiobook narrators, literary translators, and professionals with relevant publishing, media, or cultural expertise.
Required Achievements:  
Published or forthcoming book released or adapted as an audiobook, Relevant experience in literature, translation, narration, publishing, or media, Distinctive personal or professional perspective connected to a book project

Recent Guest Discussions

Red Szll - How To Begin Listening To Audiobooks, Audiobook Formats And Styles, Affordable Ways To Access Audiobooks, And Selecting Introductory Titles

Jamaluddin Aram - Afghanistan's History, Culture, People, Beauty, And The Importance Of Looking Beyond Narratives Focused Solely On War And The Taliban

Jinwoo Park - The Inspiration Behind Oxford Soju Club, Korean Immigrant Experiences In Canada, Spy Fiction, And Literary Translation

Stephen Fishbach - His Debut Novel Escape!, Television Production Experience, Survivor, And Choosing Fiction Over A Tell-all Memoir

Recent Topics

Audiobooks, Literature, Authors, Publishing, Narration

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Audiobook Café
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The Attraction to Heartbreak

October 09, 2026

Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll ask the question: why do readers enjoy heartbreaking stories?They share their thoughts on how sad fiction helps build empathy and why the most powerful tragedies reflect the complexity of real life. Books mentioned in this episode include: Erich Maria Remarque’s “All Quiet on the Western Front” Amor Towles’ “A Gentleman in Moscow” Éric Chacour’s “What I Know About You” Erich Segal’s “Love Story” John Green’s “The Fault in ...

Helen of Nowhere: In Conversation with Makenna Goodman

October 09, 2026

Makenna Goodman’s novel “Helen of Nowhere” was longlisted for the 2026 Booker Prize.The book follows a disgraced professor as he visits a country house with a realtor who tells him about its mysterious former owner, Helen. As he becomes increasingly fascinated by Helen's alternative way of life, the ordinary house viewing turns into something much stranger and more psychologically charged.Host Jacob Shymanski chats with Makenna about the novel’s themes and why the book is open to interpretati...

The Hystericals: In Conversation with Vivek Shraya

October 02, 2026

Disclaimer: This episode contains discussions surrounding suicide, self-harm and sexual violence. Listener discretion is advised.Bestselling Canadian author Vivek Shraya is back with a new book fresh off the press! “The Hystericals” is a chilling novel for the post-Me Too era. The story is set in an isolationist state where one woman’s death sparks a movement that could liberate women or destroy them all. Host Jacob Shymanski speaks with Vivek about her inspiration behind the book’s...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Audiobook Café
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How do I get in touch with Audiobook Café?

Audiobook Café is hosted by Jacob Shymanski. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@ami.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Audiobook Café?

The publicly listed email for Audiobook Café: podcasts@ami.ca.

How many listeners does Audiobook Café have?

Podseeker estimates Audiobook Café reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Audiobook Café?

Audiobook Café typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors with a published or forthcoming book or audiobook, audiobook narrators, literary translators, and professionals with relevant publishing, media, or cultural expertise. Common among recent guests: Published or forthcoming book released or adapted as an audiobook; Relevant experience in literature, translation, narration, publishing, or media; Distinctive personal or professional perspective connected to a book project. Recent guests include Red Szll, Jamaluddin Aram, and Jinwoo Park.

How hard is it to get booked on Audiobook Café?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Audiobook Café cover?

Recent episodes cover Audiobooks, Literature, Authors, Publishing, and Narration. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@ami.ca

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