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Marginalia

Beth Golay

Booking Overview

A weekly literary interview show focused on books and reading, with nearly every episode featuring an external author discussing a recently published work. PR agencies can credibly pitch published novelists and nonfiction authors with new releases, particularly those with strong critical recognition, major awards, or notable literary profiles; booking difficulty is high because the show has hosted Pulitzer Prizewinners, U.S. Poet Laureates, and Nobel Laureates.

Metrics

Episodes: 117

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 4.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@kmuw.org

podcasts@kmuw.org

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Host

Beth Golay - Beth Golay is the host and interviewer of Marginalia at KMUW Studios, where she has interviewed hundreds of authors since 2015.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors with a current or recently released book, especially novelists with strong critical recognition, literary awards, or an established publishing profile.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Literary awards, Critical recognition, NPR book-list inclusion

Recent Guest Discussions

Richard Russo - His Novel Under The Falls, His First Thriller

Laura Moriarty - Her Novel Sunlight Finds You

Valeria Luiselli - Her Novel Beginning Middle End

Oana Aristide - Her Novel Astronaut!

Julie Buntin - Her Novel Famous Men

Recent Topics

Literature, Fiction, Novels, Authors, Reading

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Marginalia
:

Elizabeth Castellano on her new novel 'Proof of Progress'

October 10, 2026

Beth Golay visits with author Elizabeth Castellano on her new novel, "Proof of Progress." And she also reviews "After Midnight: Thirteen Tales for the Dark Hours" by Daphne du Maurier.

Hernan Diaz on his new novel 'Ply'

October 03, 2026

On this episode, Beth Golay visits with Pulitzer Prize–winning author, Hernan Diaz, about his new novel "Ply."

John Green on his new novel 'Hollywood, Ending'

September 26, 2026

On this episode of Marginalia, Beth Golay visits with John Green about his new novel, "Hollywood, Ending." Plus Margaret Leonard, owner of Dotters Books in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, joins us with some book recommendations.

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Frequently asked questions

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Marginalia
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How do I get in touch with Marginalia?

Marginalia is hosted by Beth Golay. Its publicly listed emails are info@kmuw.org and podcasts@kmuw.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 Marginalia?

The publicly listed emails for Marginalia: info@kmuw.org and podcasts@kmuw.org.

How many listeners does Marginalia have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Marginalia?

Marginalia typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors with a current or recently released book, especially novelists with strong critical recognition, literary awards, or an established publishing profile. Common among recent guests: Published books; Literary awards; Critical recognition. Recent guests include Richard Russo, Laura Moriarty, and Valeria Luiselli.

How hard is it to get booked on Marginalia?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Marginalia cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

info@kmuw.org

podcasts@kmuw.org

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