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The Inkspot Podcast

Cathy Evans

Booking Overview

The Inkspot Podcast spotlights authors and publishing-world figures alongside their books—mixing thoughtful ideas with a lighter, funny tone. For PR pros, it’s a strong fit for literary campaigns, indie presses, and author branding where you can deliver both craft insight and personality.

Metrics

Episodes: 20

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 7.2k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

taryn@inkspotpublishing.com

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Host

Cathy Evans - Host of The Inkspot Podcast and connected with Inkspot Publishing. The show focuses on books of all kinds—often indie—featuring authors and publishing-world guests in conversations that combine ide...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Generally established authors (often with notable sales/media recognition) and/or subject-matter experts who are also authors (e.g., policy experts with a book). Indie/independently published angles are a recurring fit.
Required Achievements:  
Published book (author or co-author), For fiction guests: mainstream recognition such as New York Times bestselling status, For non-fiction guests: recognized expertise in their field (e.g., policy specialist) and publication of a reform-focused or analytical book

Recent Guest Discussions

Guy Stagg - Creative/philosophical Development Via Religious Retreat; Influences From Wittgenstein, David Jones, And Simone Weil; His Pilgrimage And Related Book Themes.

J.D. Barker - Honing Craft For Suspense Thrillers; Inspiration Behind His Newest Book; Co-authoring With Major Authors.

Charlie Winstanley - UK Housing Development Barriers; Housing Reform; Cost And Consequences Of Homelessness.

Recent Topics

Literature, Authors, Publishing, Writing, Books

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Inkspot Podcast
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20: Surviving Hitler and Stalin: The Story of Daniel Finkelstein's Family

October 08, 2026

In this deeply moving episode of the Inkspot Podcast, host Cathy Evans sits down with Daniel Finkelstein to discuss his powerful book "Hitler, Stalin, Mum and Dad". Daniel recounts the extraordinary true story of how his parents both narrowly escaped the twin tyrannies of Nazism and Stalinism. Together they explore the remarkable convergence of these two family histories, the dark humor and resilience that kept them alive, and the shocking discoveries Daniel made while researching —...

19: Bernie Bulkin on Why Most Startups Fail

June 15, 2026

We're joined by investor and author Bernie Bulkin to discuss his new book "Why Start-ups Fail." With a career spanning both entrepreneurship and venture capital, Bernie dissects the high stakes of launching a new company, revealing why nearly 90% of technology ventures ultimately fold despite massive capital influx. This episode dives deep into critical success factors such as behavioral economics, the importance of engineering expertise, effective fundraising strategies, and th...

18: Artistic & Philosophical Development Through Pilgrimage | Guy Stagg

April 14, 2026

We talk about three famous creatives and philosophers who developed their practice through religious retreat. Guy Stagg, author of "The World Within", tells the stories of Wittgenstein, David Jones, and Simone Weil, and how these figures inspired his own pilgrimage from Canterbury to Jerusalem. Books mentioned in this episode:"The World Within": https://amzn.to/4sxtKEw"The Crossway": https://amzn.to/4sxtKEwInkspot Publishing receives a commission for any Amazon s...

Frequently asked questions

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The Inkspot Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Inkspot Podcast?

The Inkspot Podcast is hosted by Cathy Evans. Its publicly listed email is taryn@inkspotpublishing.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 Inkspot Podcast?

The publicly listed email for The Inkspot Podcast: taryn@inkspotpublishing.com.

How many listeners does The Inkspot Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates The Inkspot Podcast reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Inkspot Podcast?

The Inkspot Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Generally established authors (often with notable sales/media recognition) and/or subject-matter experts who are also authors (e.g., policy experts with a book). Indie/independently published angles are a recurring fit. Common among recent guests: Published book (author or co-author); For fiction guests: mainstream recognition such as New York Times bestselling status; For non-fiction guests: recognized expertise in their field (e.g., policy specialist) and publication of a reform-focused or analytical book. Recent guests include Guy Stagg, J.D. Barker, and Charlie Winstanley.

How hard is it to get booked on The Inkspot Podcast?

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

What topics does The Inkspot Podcast cover?

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

Publicly listed emails

taryn@inkspotpublishing.com

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