Chatter on Books

Torie Clarke, Claude Jennings, David Aldridge, Jeanne McManus, Michael Kornheiser

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Booking Overview

A weekly, debate-forward books show where the hosts and rotating writers dig into what authors are reading and why their work matters—without pretending it’s a polite book club. Great for PR teams who want an engaged, opinionated literary audience and mainstream cultural reach through authors.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 1 subscribers

Contact Information

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Host

Torie Clarke - Weekly host of Chatter on Books. An opinionated, conversation-driving presence who moderates panels and helps steer discussions toward authors’ themes, craft, and cultural relevance.

Claude Jennings - Co-host of Chatter on Books; part of the core panel that sits with guests each week and encourages wide-ranging, candid discussion tied to reading and authorship.

David Aldridge - Co-host of Chatter on Books; delivers commentary and connects book themes to broader personal and cultural contexts, contributing to the show’s lively tone.

Jeanne McManus - Co-host of Chatter on Books; part of the recurring host group that debates what’s being read and presses authors on ideas, identity, and storytelling choices.

Michael Kornheiser - Co-host of Chatter on Books; a recurring panel voice that shapes the show’s argumentative, curiosity-led pacing around authors and their work.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors with a current/near-release book; often award-recognized or culturally notable writers, including literary fiction and high-profile nonfiction/entrepreneurial books. Guests may be authors featured through book award programs (e.g., nomination/pitch segments).
Required Achievements:  
Published book with recent availability, Award nominations or wins, Media/literary press recognition, Public cultural footprint (for crossover nonfiction/entrepreneurial authors)

Recent Guest Discussions

Chantel Acevedo - Nomination And Discussion Connected To The Pitch; Themes Of Love, Exile, And Identity

James Grady - Author Chat Tied To Latest Work And Its Themes; Writing Incentives And Inspirations

Jason Mott - Participated In The Gaithersburg Book Festival Segment Tied To The Show’s Coverage And Author Discussion

Berner - Promotion And Discussion Of Book Themes Framed As An 'instructional Manual' For Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Recent Topics

Books, Authors, Literature, Publishing, Book Festivals

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Chatter on Books
:

James Grady "Shadows on Sidewalks"

May 19, 2026

"Black leather jacket."   Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and icon James Grady. David did indeed cry at his son's graduation, and Torie lived Book Fair-palooza in Gaithersburg and Oyster Bay.  Miami literary legend Mitchell Kaplan of Books & Books joined in to nominate Chantel Acevedo for "The Pitch."   Her new book "Cages" is out in June.  Crossing Cuba, London, and Miami, it reveals themes of love, exile, and identity.  Jim shares back stories about Robert Redford and the incentiv...

Book Festival Palooza and More

May 06, 2026

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, Mike Croley, and Jud Ashman.  Mike introduces Reggie, the cutest new member of the Chatter family. Staying with animals, Cherie DeVaux, first time female trainer to win the Kentucy Derby, gets her due.  Somehow (no featured author?)  the team reveals porn star names and why LIV golf is going away.  Jud gets us back on track with the May 16  Gaithersburg Book Festival where Torie and Claude get to interview award winning author Jason Mott.  Then Torie's...

Berner "Becoming Legend: Get Rich and Leave a Legacy"

April 28, 2026

"Whatever he does he hits!"   Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie and Torie.  Claude shares his Sperryville golf success, and David summarizes the NFL draft.  Shane Mullen joins from the midwest with two authors nominated for "The Pitch," Tom Lin and Soman Chainani.  They're current and creative and inspiring.  21st century renaissance man Berner zooms in to share "Becoming Legend."  He calls it an "instructional manual for all aspiring entrepreneurs,"  and it showcases his remarkable lif...

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