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The Listening Books Podcast

Nicola Austin, Megan Harvey

Booking Overview

This is a guest-interview show about books and audiobooks, featuring authors and recognizable figures from acting, comedy, broadcasting, and entertainment who discuss their reading and literary work. PR agencies can pitch published authors, audiobook narrators and actors, or established public figures with a strong connection to books; the recurring profile of well-known guests makes booking difficulty medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 53

Frequency: Monthly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: United Kingdom

Instagram: 1.7k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

support@listening-books.org.uk

info@listening-books.org.uk

studios@listening-books.org.uk

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Host

Nicola Austin - Co-host of the Listening Books Podcast, produced by UK audiobook charity Listening Books.

Megan Harvey - Co-host of the Listening Books Podcast, produced by UK audiobook charity Listening Books.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors or established professionals in acting, comedy, broadcasting, and related fields, with a compelling connection to books or audiobooks.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Established careers in entertainment or broadcasting, Award-winning creative work

Recent Guest Discussions

Isy Suttie - Books That Made Her Laugh, Stories From Her Childhood, Current Favorite Novels, And Taskmaster.

Ed Balls - Books That Shaped Him, Memory And Food In His Writing, And The Importance Of Living In The Moment.

Konnie Huq - Inspiration For Her Cookie Book Series, Adapting Classic Fairy Tales, And Books She Is Currently Reading.

Adam Buxton - Audiobooks, His Book I Love You, Byeee And Its Audio-first Approach, And His Project Successpod.

Leeanne O'Donnell - Her Novel's Subject, Personal Influences On Its Characters, And Spoken-word Storytelling Traditions.

Recent Topics

Art, Literature, Audiobooks, Fiction, Book Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Listening Books Podcast
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With...Isy Suttie

October 06, 2026

This week we're joined by Isy Suttie - comedian, musician and author - as she chats all things Taskmaster. She also discusses the books that have made her laugh out loud, the stories that helped shape her childhood and her current favourite novels by Janice Hallett.

With...Ed Balls

September 01, 2026

Episode Three, Series 7 of the podcast is here! Nicola and Megan are joined by broadcaster, writer and economist Ed Balls. The former politician reflects on the books that have shaped him, from childhood classics like Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Swallows and Amazons, to the life changing Testament of Youth. He also reflects on the role of memory and food in his writing, and offers some sage advice about the importance of living in the moment. 

With...Konnie Huq

August 04, 2026

For episode two of The Listening Books Podcast Series 7, Nicola and Megan are joined by beloved radio presenter, screenwriter, and children's author Konnie Huq. Known to many children of the noughties as a presenter of Blue Peter, Konnie delves into the inspiration behind her Cookie book series, discusses updating classic fairy tales for modern readers, and shares which books she's currently reading. Buckle up for a fascinating chat about STEM, consumerism, troglodytes, and even dog ancestry!...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
The Listening Books Podcast
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How do I get in touch with The Listening Books Podcast?

The Listening Books Podcast is hosted by Nicola Austin and Megan Harvey. Its publicly listed emails are support@listening-books.org.uk, info@listening-books.org.uk, and studios@listening-books.org.uk. 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 Listening Books Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for The Listening Books Podcast: support@listening-books.org.uk, info@listening-books.org.uk, and studios@listening-books.org.uk.

How many listeners does The Listening Books Podcast have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Listening Books Podcast?

The Listening Books Podcast typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Published authors or established professionals in acting, comedy, broadcasting, and related fields, with a compelling connection to books or audiobooks. Common among recent guests: Published books; Established careers in entertainment or broadcasting; Award-winning creative work. Recent guests include Isy Suttie, Ed Balls, and Konnie Huq.

How hard is it to get booked on The Listening Books Podcast?

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

What topics does The Listening Books Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Art, Literature, Audiobooks, Fiction, and Book Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

support@listening-books.org.uk

info@listening-books.org.uk

studios@listening-books.org.uk

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