Books of Titans Podcast

Erik Rostad

erik@booksoftitans.com

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Booking Overview

This literary podcast combines solo analysis of Great Books with occasional interviews featuring authors, poets, and visual artists connected to classic literature and mythology. Agencies could credibly pitch published writers, poets, illustrators, classicists, and literary scholars with thoughtful perspectives on enduring works; booking difficulty is medium because guests are credentialed but generally niche rather than mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 352

Frequency: Biweekly

Rating: 4.3/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

Contact Information

erik@booksoftitans.com

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Host

Erik Rostad - Founder and host of Books of Titans, undertaking a long-term project to read and explore great books by 200 authors over 15 years.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, poets, illustrators, and literary specialists with a substantive connection to classic books, mythology, or enduring literary themes.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or poetry, Professional illustration or literary work, Recognized expertise in classical or Arthurian literature

Recent Guest Discussions

Stephen Crotts - Illustration And Design Process, Arthurian Stories, Visual Interpretation, And The Relationship Between Authors And Illustrators.

Malcolm Guite - Arthurian Legend, Connections To Ancient Greece, Collaboration With Illustrator Stephen Crotts, And The Theme Of Unveiling.

Recent Topics

Classics, Literature, Philosophy, Mythology, Poetry

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Books of Titans Podcast
:

2026 Mid-Year Reading Review

July 10, 2026

2026 has been a fun year of reading so far. I’ve read the Bible, a few Plato dialogues, legends of King Arthur, and others. Here’s my mid-year reading review. It’s a great way to learn about books you may want to add to your own reading list. I go through the 20+ books I’re read so far for this year and a little about each one of them. Enjoy!Reading List (Jan - June 2026)* The Intertextual Tanakh* Bibliotheca Vol II: The Latter Prophets* Bibliotheca Vol III: The Writings* Working on a Song: T...

#295 - A Conversation with Stephen Crotts

June 26, 2026

Last episode, I spoke to poet Malcolm Guite about his epic poem, Galahad and the Grail. In this episode, I interview Galahad’s illustrator, Stephen Crotts.This is my Arthurian Month where I’ve been getting to know the Legends of King Arthur through the works of Sir Thomas Malory, Roger Lancelyn Green, and Malcolm Guite.In this episode, recorded at Landmark Booksellers in Franklin, TN, I ask Stephen about his design process, how he got into the Arthur stories, and how we should approach his ar...

#294 - A Conversation with Malcolm Guite

June 12, 2026

June is my Arthurian Month, a quick dive into the legends of King Arthur. In this episode, I interview author and epic poet Malcolm Guite, whose work here is something special. We trace the Arthurian threads back to Ancient Greece, talk about his collaboration with illustrator Stephen Crotts, and explore the theme of unveiling.Show Notes:* Galahad and the Grail by Malcolm Guite* Purchase a copy from Landmark Booksellers (2nd printing stock arriving in July)* Free Reader’s Kit* Rabbit Room Pub...

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