Great Podversations

Robert Siegel

Booking Overview

This is a live, author-centered interview program featuring nationally recognized writers, journalists, political figures, and subject-matter experts, often presented as paired conversations through the Kentucky Author Forum. Credible pitches include authors with major publishers or bestseller status, award-winning journalists, prominent public officials, and experts with significant books or public achievements; booking difficulty is very high.

Metrics

Episodes: 97

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 4.9k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@louisvillepublicmedia.org

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Host

Robert Siegel - Veteran NPR journalist and longtime host of All Things Considered.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:

Nationally recognized authors, award-winning journalists, prominent elected or former public officials, and established experts with authoritative books or substantial public accomplishments.

Required Achievements:

New York Times bestselling or nationally published books, Pulitzer Prize or other major professional awards, Elected or senior public office, National media and journalism credentials, Recognition from major cultural or civic institutions

Recent Guest Discussions

Beto O'Rourke - The Wide Wide Sea, The History Of Exploration, Civil Rights, Voting Rights, And Democratic Participation.

Hampton Sides - The Age Of Exploration, Captain James Cook, Imperial Ambition, And The Wide Wide Sea.

Todd Purdum - Journalism, Politics, Hollywood History, Desi Arnaz, And American Popular Culture.

Maureen Dowd - Celebrity Profiles, Hollywood, Culture, Fashion, Technology, And Notorious.

John Yarmuth - Congressional History, Public Policy, Journalism, And The Political Legacy Of James E. Clyburn.

Recent Topics

Literature, Politics, History, Journalism, Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on

Great Podversations

Kevin Wilson and Erin Keane

October 09, 2026

This conversation features New York Times bestselling author Kevin Wilson, interviewed by Chief Content Officer of Salon.com, Erin Keane. They discuss Wilson’s book "Run for the Hills," before a live audience at the Louisville South Central Regional Library. This conversation was recorded on September 16, 2026. Kevin Wilson is the author of seven books, including the New York Times bestseller and Read with Jenna Book Club selection, "Nothing to See Here." His most recent novel is "Run for th...

Hampton Sides and Beto O'Rourke

May 29, 2026

This conversation features New York Times bestselling author Hampton Sides, interviewed by former Texas Congressman Beto O’Rourke. They discuss Sides’ book “The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook,” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on May 7th, 2026, at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Hampton Sides is the author of many acclaimed and bestselling narrative histories. His most...

Maureen Dowd and Todd Purdum

January 30, 2026

This conversation features Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times Opinion Columnist Maureen Dowd, interviewed by author and journalist Todd Purdum. They discuss Dowd’s book “Notorious: Portraits of Stars from Hollywood, Culture, Fashion and Tech” before a live audience at the Kentucky Author Forum. This conversation was recorded on December 1st, 2025, at the Kentucky Center in Louisville. Maureen Dowd is a columnist for The New York Times Opinion pages and a feature writer for The Times’s S...

Frequently asked questions

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Great Podversations

How do I get in touch with Great Podversations?

Great Podversations is hosted by Robert Siegel. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@louisvillepublicmedia.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 Great Podversations?

The publicly listed email for Great Podversations: podcasts@louisvillepublicmedia.org.

How many listeners does Great Podversations have?

Podseeker estimates Great Podversations reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Great Podversations?

Great Podversations typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Nationally recognized authors, award-winning journalists, prominent elected or former public officials, and established experts with authoritative books or substantial public accomplishments. Common among recent guests: New York Times bestselling or nationally published books; Pulitzer Prize or other major professional awards; Elected or senior public office. Recent guests include Beto O'Rourke, Hampton Sides, and Todd Purdum.

How hard is it to get booked on Great Podversations?

Very high. It mostly books well-known names.

What topics does Great Podversations cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Politics, History, Journalism, and Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@louisvillepublicmedia.org

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