The Back of the Book

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Does Reality Await, or Is This It? What the Strokes Reveal About the Past – and Future – of Rock

October 22, 2026

Twenty-five years ago, the New York City band The Strokes released one of the most widely hyped debut albums in rock history. Critics saw them as the saviors of rock n’ roll. But if the cultural influence of modern rock music is any indication, that promise fell short. In his new book Is This It: The Never-Ending Rise and Fall of the Strokes (and Rock ‘n’ Roll), music journalist Steven Hyden considers the fickle fate of rock through the trajectory of the Strokes’ career. He joins the podcast ...

The Declaration of Independence: Its Intellectual and Material History

October 01, 2026

Let’s keep celebrating the semiquincentennial by tackling the remarkable history of our most inspirational founding document. Historian and Hoover Institution fellow Michael Auslin joins the podcast to discuss National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America. He and Chris cover the document’s chaotic creation, its less-than-ideal preservation, and its enduring impact on almost ten generations of Americans. Show Notes:Michael Auslin’s book, National TreasureMichael’s book ev...

What a Tangled Web: Honesty in the 21st Century

September 17, 2026

The first topic for our new season is an important one, and that’s no lie. Chris talks to Christian B. Miller, the A.C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, about the virtue of honesty. What does it mean to be honest? Is it more rewarding—and less risky—to be dishonest today than it was in the past? How are Americans dishonest today online, on campus, and in politics? Christian’s new book is The Honesty Crisis: Preserving Our Most Treasured Virtue in an Increasingly Dishone...

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The Back of the Book is hosted by Christopher J. Scalia. Its publicly listed email is production@ricochet.com. 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.

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The publicly listed email for The Back of the Book: production@ricochet.com.

How many listeners does The Back of the Book have?

Podseeker estimates The Back of the Book reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Back of the Book?

The Back of the Book typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Relevant subject expertise, commonly demonstrated through published books, academic appointments or fellowships, or established journalism. Common among recent guests: Published books on culture, history, philosophy, or the arts; Academic appointments or research fellowships; Established journalism or commentary. Recent guests include Steven Hyden, Michael Auslin, and Christian B. Miller.

How hard is it to get booked on The Back of the Book?

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

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Recent episodes cover Humanities, Literature, History, Music, and Philosophy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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