The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy

Ryan Tubridy

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Booking Overview

This is a personality-led literary interview show centered on the books that shaped notable guests, typically featuring household-name actors, authors, broadcasters, and other cultural figures. Agencies could credibly pitch established public figures with distinctive reading influences or strong book-related stories; booking is likely high difficulty because the format favors prominent names.

Metrics

Episodes: 75

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.2/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Unknown

Location: Ireland

Instagram: 28.0k followers

Contact Information

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Host

Ryan Tubridy - Irish broadcaster and author known for his work across radio and television, with a strong personal interest in books and literature.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Household-name actors, authors, broadcasters, artists, and other public figures with a distinctive personal relationship to books.
Required Achievements:  
Major screen, stage, or broadcasting careers, Published books or notable literary work, Widely recognized public profiles

Recent Guest Discussions

Andy Serkis - Books And Reading Influences

Recent Topics

Books, Literature, Reading, Authors, Book Recommendations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Bookshelf with Ryan Tubridy
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The Bookshelf Live: Remembering Glen Hansard

July 29, 2026

The unexpected news of Glen Hansard's death changed the direction of this week's Bookshelf Live. Ryan reflects on Glen's remarkable life, his generosity, his music and the legacy he leaves behind. Sharing personal memories and stories from listeners, Ryan pays tribute to one of Ireland's most beloved artists.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bookshelf Live: An Odyssey of Oddness

July 23, 2026

Ryan’s rave review of The Odyssey, the case against cinema intervals, Bono’s neglected Vespa, adult nappies at concerts (yes, really), Korean food discoveries, Paul Howard’s latest political satire, and the extraordinary true story behind one of the darkest books Ryan has ever read.Follow the show:Instagram: @bookshelfpodcastTikTok: @bookshelfpodcastFollow Ryan:Instagram: @instatubridy Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Bookshelf Live: The Ape With the Rizz!

July 14, 2026

Ryan’s glowing review of Toy Story 5, why he’s counting down the hours until The Odyssey, and the Andy Serkis interview that led to an unexpected debate about why Caesar from Planet of the Apes has so many female admirers. Plus, Robert Harris’s latest historical epic, holiday reading recommendations, the crime novel built around Japan’s real-life “disappearing” agencies, and why your local charity bookshop might be the best place to discover your next great read.Follow the show:Instagram: @bo...

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