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The Banderpod

Rachel Donahue, Annie Beth Donahue, Carolyn Givens

Booking Overview

This is a book-focused literary interview show featuring conversations with writers, poets, and other publishing professionals, often tied to new Bandersnatch Books releases. Credible pitches include authors, poets, illustrators, publishers, and literary experts with a recent book or a strong connection to Christian or literary publishing; booking difficulty is likely medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 52

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

smorgan@bandersnatchbooks.com

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Host

Rachel Donahue - Writer and podcast host associated with Bandersnatch Books.

Annie Beth Donahue - Podcast host and interviewer associated with Bandersnatch Books.

Carolyn Givens - Podcast host and interviewer associated with Bandersnatch Books.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Authors, poets, illustrators, publishers, and literary professionals with a recent or forthcoming book, particularly those connected to Christian publishing or Bandersnatch Books.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, New or forthcoming book releases, Recognition through literary or publishing communities

Recent Guest Discussions

Jonathan Rogers - The Re-release Of The Charlatans Boy, Writing Practice, Literary Influences, And The Habit Writers Community.

Carolyn Weber - Poetry, Faith, Writing, Surprised By Oxford, And Four Questions God Asks.

Bethany Faulk - Seich Summer, Coming-of-age Fiction, Drawing On Personal Experience, And Recreating The 1990s In Fiction.

Recent Topics

Literature, Writing, Publishing, Poetry, Christianity

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Banderpod
:

S6:E6 - Frank Ewert & ‘Embrace Your Writers Block’

October 20, 2026

Frank Ewert (owner of Work With Words, LLC and author of Embrace Your Writer’s Block) appears on the Banderpod to chat with Annie Beth Donahue all about the ins and outs of developmental editing, how spaghetti sauce relates to writing, and of course, hockey! Frank Ewert is a writer who loves to edit. Or perhaps an editor who loves to write? (He’s never sure which comes first.) Mentioned in this episode:• Work With Words, LLC• Embrace Your Writer’s Block - Frank Ewert• Blue Ice and Other Stori...

S6:E5 - Matthew Mellema & ‘Quetzo Dawn’

October 13, 2026

Matt Mellema (author of Red Rex & the host of the Believe to See podcast) returns to the Banderpod to chat with Carolyn Clare Givens all about his upcoming sequel to Red Rex, titled Quetzo Dawn. Then the conversation wanders into dream narratives!(“Quetzos” are the nicknames of his Quetzalcoatlus (flying dinosaurs) in the book!)PREORDER QUETZO DAWNMentioned in this episode:• Red Rex - Matthew Mellema• The Banderpod Season 2, Episode 7 - Matthew Mellema• Brothers Mellema YouTube Channel • Beli...

S6:E4 - Krista Lynn Weeks & 'The Birding Tree'

October 06, 2026

Annie Beth Donahue interviews Krista Lynn Weeks about the upcoming release of The Birding Tree on Jan. 19th, 2027 (preorders open soon). Krista discusses how a hobby of birdwatching combined with rediscovering a childhood idea for a story in one of her old notebooks to make the seed of the idea for her new book. As Krista pondered her old idea, she realized it still had immense potential as a Middle Grade novel.Nine years and several edits later, Krista sent the book to Bandersnatch Books and...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Banderpod
:

How do I get in touch with The Banderpod?

The Banderpod is hosted by Rachel Donahue and Annie Beth Donahue. Its publicly listed email is smorgan@bandersnatchbooks.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.

What is the email for The Banderpod?

The publicly listed email for The Banderpod: smorgan@bandersnatchbooks.com.

How many listeners does The Banderpod have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Banderpod?

The Banderpod typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Authors, poets, illustrators, publishers, and literary professionals with a recent or forthcoming book, particularly those connected to Christian publishing or Bandersnatch Books. Common among recent guests: Published books; New or forthcoming book releases; Recognition through literary or publishing communities. Recent guests include Jonathan Rogers, Carolyn Weber, and Bethany Faulk.

How hard is it to get booked on The Banderpod?

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

What topics does The Banderpod cover?

Recent episodes cover Literature, Writing, Publishing, Poetry, and Christianity. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

smorgan@bandersnatchbooks.com

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