The Stacks

Traci Thomas

thestacks@thestackspodcast.com

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Booking Overview

A book-focused interview show examining literature and the ways books shape culture, race, politics, and personal life, typically featuring authors, journalists, media personalities, and other prominent cultural voices. PR agencies could credibly pitch bestselling authors, award-winning journalists, book-related experts, and established media figures; booking difficulty is high because recent guests include nationally recognized authors and journalists.

Metrics

Episodes: 513

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10k-100k

Gender skew: Female

Location: USA

YouTube: 394 subscribers

Instagram: 65.0k followers

Contact Information

thestacks@thestackspodcast.com

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Host

Traci Thomas - Host of The Stacks, a podcast focused on books, reading, and the cultural, political, and personal impact of literature.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, award-winning journalists, media personalities, podcasters, and subject-matter experts with a strong connection to books, literary culture, or the social issues explored through literature.
Required Achievements:  
Bestselling books, Award-winning journalism, National media or podcast roles, Published books with significant cultural or social relevance

Recent Guest Discussions

Brady Thomas - World Cup Soccer, The United States As Host, FIFA Corruption, And Soccer Recommendations

Kiese Laymon - Traci Thomas's Career, Regrets, Goals, And Turning Forty

Becca Tobin - Traci Thomas's Career, Regrets, Goals, And Turning Forty

Sam Sanders - Traci Thomas's Career, Regrets, Goals, And Turning Forty

Rachel Lindsay - Traci Thomas's Career, Regrets, Goals, And Turning Forty

Recent Topics

Literature, Books, Reading, Race, Politics

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
The Stacks
:

Ep. 435 Behind the Beautiful Forevers by Katherine Boo — The Stacks Book Club (Julianna Haubner)

July 29, 2026

It’s The Stacks Book Club day, and we're joined by nonfiction editor Julianna Haubner to discuss our July pick, Behind the Beautiful Forevers: Life, Death, and Hope in a Mumbai Undercity by Katherine Boo. This book follows the families of Annawadi, a makeshift settlement near the Mumbai airport, as they strive toward a better life amidst tragedy, global recessions, economic upheaval, and social issues. Julianna and I chat about a journalist’s responsibility to their audience, what it means fo...

Unabridged: World Cup Recap with Brady Thomas

July 24, 2026

*Patreon and Substack-only bonus episode teaser, click here for the full episode*You knew this episode was coming. Now that the World Cup has officially wrapped up, I'm doing a full recap of our summer of soccer with my favorite amateur sports analyst (and my brother), Brady Thomas. We discuss our overall thoughts, how America did as the host, FIFA's corruption, and what to watch if you're still craving some soccer.You can find links to everything we discuss on today’s show on The Stacks Webs...

Ep. 434 Traci Turns 40 with Rachel Lindsay, Sam Sanders, Becca Tobin, and Kiese Laymon

July 22, 2026

Today on The Stacks, we’re celebrating Traci’s 40th birthday! That’s right, it’s her actual birthday today, and she’s invited her friends—media personality and Higher Learning co-host Rachel Lindsay, award-winning journalist and podcast host Sam Sanders, actress, podcaster, and author Becca Tobin, and bestselling author Kiese Laymon—to put her in the hot seat and ask all their burning questions. They interview her about everything from her biggest regrets to her goals for the next decade and ...

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