Check This Out

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In "Retro," Jessica Goldstein creates a luxury time-travel agency

October 16, 2026

An unemployed actress finds a new job taking wealthy clients on luxury time-travel tours through history. And on the Book Biz, an unlikely theme night idea that’s sold out Fenway and selling books.

Find your next summer read

July 03, 2026

Some favorite authors offer their suggestions for summer reading, plus host Rachel Barenbaum has some books by New England authors to recommend.

The Book Biz: Novelist Katherine Center reflects

June 26, 2026

The Book Biz segment is where we look at the forces shaping what gets written, published and read. We talk to Katherine Center, a veteran romance author about how the industry has changed in the last 20 years, her new novel, "The Shippers," and what it's like to have your work turned into a movie.

The Books en Vogue Podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Check This Out?

Check This Out is hosted by Rachel Barenbaum. Its publicly listed email is webteam@nhpr.org. 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 Check This Out?

The publicly listed email for Check This Out: webteam@nhpr.org.

How many listeners does Check This Out have?

Podseeker estimates Check This Out reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Check This Out?

Check This Out typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors (especially emerging, diverse, or debut novelists) and established writers with substantial publishing track records; publishing-industry-relevant guests appear in the Book Biz segment. Common among recent guests: Published debut or recent novel; Recognized author with a multi-year publishing career; Works that have attracted film/TV adaptation interest. Recent guests include Katherine Center.

How hard is it to get booked on Check This Out?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Check This Out cover?

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