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The Panicked Writer

Ellie Leonard

Booking Overview

A live interview and solo commentary show focused on political accountability, legal developments, and survivor justice, typically featuring journalists, legal analysts, political commentators, and political figures. Agencies could credibly pitch investigative journalists, attorneys with relevant expertise, political analysts, survivor-justice advocates, and figures with firsthand knowledge of major political controversies; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 301

Frequency: Several times a week

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

ellieleonard@substack.com

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Host

Ellie Leonard - Author, editor, and independent journalist focused on survivor justice; she is also a writer and sometimes-filmmaker.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Journalists, attorneys, legal analysts, political commentators, strategists, and individuals with firsthand knowledge of significant political or legal controversies.
Required Achievements:  
National media appearances, Established journalism or legal-analysis careers, Recognized political commentary or strategic expertise, Firsthand involvement in major political controversies

Recent Guest Discussions

Lev Parnas - Trump, Political Investigations, And The Epstein Files.

Zev Shalev - Political Developments, Trump, And The Epstein Files.

Cliff Schecter - The Epstein Files, The Trump Administration, And Legal Accountability.

Wajahat Ali - The Epstein Scandal, Trump, And Political Accountability.

Katie Phang - The Epstein Files, Lawsuits Involving Jane Doe 4 And Katie Phang, And Actions By The Doj.

Recent Topics

Survivor Justice, Politics, Law, Journalism, Accountability

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Panicked Writer
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FiveStack: Top 5 Breaking News — October 7

October 07, 2026

Thank you Brodee Myers-Cooke, LC - Silence is Complicity, Lyudmila, Hold On, Mr.E, Robin Payes, and many others for tuning into my live video with Zev Shalev and Dean Blundell! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ellieleonard.substack.com/subscribe

Wednesday Updates - Survivors in NYC

October 07, 2026

Here are a few updates about the Karen Malpede’s Epstein Oratorio and the Epstein Survivor events in New York City this week with DEFIANCE.org, The Trump-Epstein Reading Room & Bookmobile, and UltraVioletAction.As part of this event, you can donate to RiseSurvivorRise, organized by a group of Epstein Survivors to provide resources and help for other survivors of sexual, domestic, and financial abuse.The Panicked Writer is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my wor...

Survivor Press Conference In NYC

October 06, 2026

As part of the efforts of the Trump/Epstein Memorial Reading Room and the Trump/Epstein Bookmobile, and in collaboration with Miles Taylor, Xander Schultz, and DEFIANCE.org, the Epstein Survivor Sisters held a massive press conference at Washington Square Park, along with speakers like Robert De Niro, ROSIE ODONNELL, Katie Phang, Norman Eisen, and Rosanna Arquette. Bear with the video, despite being one of the most tech-friendly cities in the world, New York has lousy cell coverage. But wha...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with The Panicked Writer?

The Panicked Writer is hosted by Ellie Leonard. Its publicly listed email is ellieleonard@substack.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 Panicked Writer?

The publicly listed email for The Panicked Writer: ellieleonard@substack.com.

How many listeners does The Panicked Writer have?

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

Who is an ideal guest for The Panicked Writer?

The Panicked Writer typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Journalists, attorneys, legal analysts, political commentators, strategists, and individuals with firsthand knowledge of significant political or legal controversies. Common among recent guests: National media appearances; Established journalism or legal-analysis careers; Recognized political commentary or strategic expertise. Recent guests include Lev Parnas, Zev Shalev, and Cliff Schecter.

How hard is it to get booked on The Panicked Writer?

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

What topics does The Panicked Writer cover?

Recent episodes cover Survivor Justice, Politics, Law, Journalism, and Accountability. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

ellieleonard@substack.com

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