Chatter on Books

Torie Clarke, Claude Jennings, David Aldridge

Booking Overview

This is a weekly literary interview and roundtable show focused on books, with recurring external guests who are primarily authors discussing their latest fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or related work. PR agencies could credibly pitch published authors with timely book releases, literary journalists, poets, and distinctive nonfiction writers; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes a range of authors but has featured several established or media-visible guests.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: USA

YouTube: 1 subscribers

Instagram: 761 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

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Host

Torie Clarke - Host of a weekly podcast featuring conversations with authors and discussion of books.

Claude Jennings - Co-host of a weekly podcast featuring conversations with authors and discussion of books.

David Aldridge - Co-host of a weekly podcast featuring conversations with authors and discussion of books.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium

Typical Credentials:

Published authors with a current or recent book, particularly novelists, nonfiction writers, poets, and literary figures with a distinctive subject or perspective. Media experience or bestseller status can strengthen a pitch but is not required.

Required Achievements:

Published books, Current book releases, Bestseller recognition, Television or media appearances

Recent Guest Discussions

Thomas Mallon - His Books A Book Of One's Own And The Very Heart Of It, Diaries, The AIDS Epidemic, And New York's 1980s Cultural Scene.

Emma Styles - The Shark, A Crime Novel About Two Girls Who Kidnap A Suspected Serial Murderer In Australia, And The Boundary Between Hunter And Hunted.

Isaac Fitzgerald - American Rambler, Johnny Appleseed's Trail, Walking, Loneliness, Reflection, And Community.

Bruce Feiler - A Time To Gather, The History And Social Impact Of Ritual, And Ways To Incorporate Meaningful Rituals Into Daily Life.

Erica Wright - The Museum Of Unusual Occurrence, The Psychic City Mystery Series, Family, Friendship, Murder, And The Relationship Between Fiction And Poetry.

Recent Topics

Literature, Authors, Fiction, Poetry, Bookstores

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Chatter on Books

Thomas Mallon — "A Book of One's Own — People and Their Diaries" and "The Very Heart of It - New York Diaries, 1983-1994"

August 05, 2026

Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Torie, and COB fave Louis Bayard. They cover dance clubs, Pale Blue Eye(s) and Commaders fans. They marvel at Iowa City, home to everyone who's writing a book. Literary legend (and Lou's pal) Thomas Mallon zooms in to share two books from his exceptional and large collection of work — "A Book of One's Own" and "The Very Heart of It." The first captures the hearts and souls of diverse people and places in time. "The Very Heart of It" vividly portrays the ...

Emma Styles "The Shark"

July 21, 2026

"Agency" Chatter rolls with Claude, David, Jamie, and Torie. They're sad the World Cup is done and doubt the US Mens team will be in the final four any time soon. Jamie introduces another new independent bookstore, The Brady Readery in Laytonsville, MD. Veteran and woman owned, the hope is it becomes a community hub. Author Emma Styles Zooms in from the UK to share her latest, "The Shark." Against a fierce Australian backdrop, two girls — unlikely allies — kidnap a suspected serial m...

Isaac Fitzgerald "American Rambler: Walking the Trail of Johnny Appleseed"

July 07, 2026

"Walking away from loneliness and toward community." Chatter rolls with Claude, David, and Torie. They break down the country's 250th, World Cup drama and James Grady's continued roll. Best selling author, tattoo expert, and Today Show fave Isaac Fitzgerald zooms in to share "American Rambler." Following in the footsteps of the real Johnny Appleseed, Fitzgerald's journey shows the power of walking, reflection, and community. Plus he's a hell of a fun guy.

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