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YA-OK

Erik J. Brown, Alyssa Ljub

Booking Overview

YA-OK is a biweekly YA-focused show where hosts Erik J. Brown and Alyssa Ljub spotlight the books, authors, and trends shaping young adult fiction. For PR pros, it’s a niche but highly relevant platform for promoting YA novels and connecting authors with an engaged reader community.

Metrics

Episodes: 57

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 17.2k subscribers

Instagram: 241 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

saintmort@gmail.com

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Host

Erik J. Brown - Author of All That's Left in the World and Lose You to Find Me. Co-host for YA-OK, focusing on celebrating YA novels through author spotlights, recommendations, and reader-oriented discussion.

Alyssa Ljub - Works as a media commentator/podcaster; noted connection to Netflix’s The Circle (Season 4) and hosts Alyssa Explains it All Podcast. Co-host on YA-OK, helping highlight YA titles and growing inter...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Published YA or middle-grade authors (ideally with a recent release or debut), plus strong genre fit for teen/YA themes (e.g., contemporary, thriller elements).
Required Achievements:  
Published traditionally or independently, Recent book release (debut or follow-up), Notable platform/reader engagement (optional), Genre credibility via past work or comparable-title positioning

Recent Guest Discussions

Ellen Cochrane - Her True-story-to-middle-grade Adaptation; Creation Of Follow The Water With Strong Hatchet Vibes

Cassie Miller - Discussion Of Debut YA Novel Meet Me Under The Lights; Themes Around Baseball/theater And Broader Influences

Recent Topics

Young Adult, Ya, Authors, Novels, Book Publishing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Why Representation Matters in Young Adult Novels (LIVE PANEL FROM SDCC)

September 22, 2026

Join the YA-OK podcast as they are joined by a diverse panel of Young Adult authors to discuss the importance of representation in all literature but ESPECIALLY when it comes to YA novels. Erik J. Brown and Matt Kelly will welcome authors Hannah V Sawyerr, Susan Lee, Julie Soto, Laura Taylor Namey and Charles A Bush more to discuss this important topic! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Spoiler Full Better The Devil Discussion

March 31, 2026

This week we are doing a Spoiler Filled Deep Dive into Erik's new Thriller "Better The Devil". Make sure you have read the book prior to this episode to avoid spoilers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"Follow the Water" Author Ellen Cochrane

March 03, 2026

For our 50th Episode we sit down with Ellen Cochrane who took a true story she remembered from her youth and crafted an exciting and informative middle group book out of it. Follow the Water has strong "Hatchet" vibes in all the best ways and we know you're gonna love Ellen as much as we did! ⁠Buy Merch⁠ ⁠Join Our Facebook Group⁠ ⁠Follow us on Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
YA-OK
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How do I get in touch with YA-OK?

YA-OK is hosted by Erik J. Brown and Alyssa Ljub. Its publicly listed email is saintmort@gmail.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 YA-OK?

The publicly listed email for YA-OK: saintmort@gmail.com.

How many listeners does YA-OK have?

Podseeker estimates YA-OK reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for YA-OK?

YA-OK typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Published YA or middle-grade authors (ideally with a recent release or debut), plus strong genre fit for teen/YA themes (e.g., contemporary, thriller elements). Common among recent guests: Published traditionally or independently; Recent book release (debut or follow-up); Notable platform/reader engagement (optional). Recent guests include Ellen Cochrane and Cassie Miller.

How hard is it to get booked on YA-OK?

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

What topics does YA-OK cover?

Recent episodes cover Young Adult, Ya, Authors, Novels, and Book Publishing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

saintmort@gmail.com

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