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Narrative Edge

Peter Biello, Orlando Montoya

Booking Overview

This literary interview show focuses on books with Georgia connections and typically features published authors, poets, historians, and biographers discussing their work and writing. Agencies could credibly pitch authors of regionally connected books, literary scholars, poets, and historians with substantive Georgia or Southern literary expertise; booking difficulty is medium, with opportunities for both established and emerging professionals.

Metrics

Episodes: 87

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 82.9k subscribers

Instagram: 4.3k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ask@gpb.org

digital@gpb.org

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Host

Peter Biello - Public radio host and journalist who presents book-focused conversations for Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Orlando Montoya - Public radio host and journalist who presents literary conversations for Georgia Public Broadcasting.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, poets, historians, and biographers with a Georgia or Southern connection and a substantive book or literary project to discuss.
Required Achievements:  
Published books or poetry collections, Regional literary recognition, Academic or historical expertise, Major literary or civic honors

Recent Guest Discussions

Kathryn Stockett - Historical Research, Writing Process, The Calamity Club, Mississippi, And The Critical Response To The Help.

Keri Leigh Merritt - Lillian Smith’s Writing, Civil Rights Activism, Relationship With Paula Snelling, Laurel Falls Camp, And Southern Literary History.

Chelsea Rathburn - Her Poetry Collection Broken Houses, Family History, Financial Instability, Memory, And The Meaning Of Home.

K.W. Oxnard - Medicine, Mortality, HIV And AIDS, The Body, Compressed Fiction, Unexpected Endings, And Literary Influences.

Recent Topics

Art, Literature, Authors, Novels, Poetry

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Narrative Edge
:

Work Lunch

October 19, 2026

Musician Lee Bains (Lee Bains & the Glory Fires) has been writing songs about the American south and the working class for years. He’s now written his debut collection of poetry. In Work Lunch, Bains uses food to shed light on the horrors of capitalism, the erosion of a sense of place, the loss and rebuilding of human connection, and the life of the American worker.   

The Personal Cost of Covering America’s Worst News with Justin Glawe

October 06, 2026

Journalist Justin Glawe has spent years reporting from scenes of violence, protest, and national upheaval, from Ferguson to the aftermath of mass shootings and the killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya explore Glawe’s book, If I Am Coming to Your Town, Something Terrible Has Happened, and what his career reveals about journalism, trauma, addiction, recovery, and the responsibility to bear witness.

Kathryn Stockett on The Calamity Club, The Help, and Writing Mississippi

September 22, 2026

Peter Biello sits down with The Help author Kathryn Stockett to discuss her new novel, The Calamity Club, a Depression era story set in Mississippi. Stockett talks about the historical research that transformed the novel, the friendships at its center, her writing process, and how the praise and criticism surrounding The Help shaped her return to fiction.

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Frequently asked questions

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Narrative Edge
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How do I get in touch with Narrative Edge?

Narrative Edge is hosted by Peter Biello and Orlando Montoya. Its publicly listed emails are ask@gpb.org and digital@gpb.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 Narrative Edge?

The publicly listed emails for Narrative Edge: ask@gpb.org and digital@gpb.org.

How many listeners does Narrative Edge have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for Narrative Edge?

Narrative Edge typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Published authors, poets, historians, and biographers with a Georgia or Southern connection and a substantive book or literary project to discuss. Common among recent guests: Published books or poetry collections; Regional literary recognition; Academic or historical expertise. Recent guests include Kathryn Stockett, Keri Leigh Merritt, and Chelsea Rathburn.

How hard is it to get booked on Narrative Edge?

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

What topics does Narrative Edge cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

ask@gpb.org

digital@gpb.org

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