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The Penguin Podcast

The multi-award-winning Penguin Podcast is a fortnightly interview series in which authors explore their literary lives through some of the objects that have inspired their work. Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Acast, Spotify, or wherever you usually listen to podcasts.

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Gyles Brandreth: 'I discovered the source of who I am'

The author and broadcaster opens up about the memoir he never thought he'd write on the latest episode of the Penguin Podcast.
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Derren Brown on the vital importance of life's tough times

The author, broadcaster and magician talks about why there’s value in living through difficulty on the Penguin Podcast
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Emma Dabiri on the 'mind-blowing' book she recently discovered

The author of What White People Can Do Next discusses her current recommended read on the Penguin Podcast: a fascinating, lesser-known narrative from 1861.

Explore our other podcasts

Tune in to intimate conversations on the passion and the heartbreak of relationships with Dolly Alderton, discover the ways in which food can bring us together with Yotam Ottolenghi, gain tips on living a healthier and happier life with Dr Rangan Chatterjee and more with these podcasts from our authors.

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32 of the best literary podcasts for book lovers

From light-hearted conversational podcasts, to live talks from world-renowned writers.
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If you love podcasts, you'll love these audiobooks

From Serial to The Guilty Feminist, there's the perfect audiobook to turn to once your favourite podcast is finished.
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12 must-hear podcasts, chosen by Penguin authors

We asked a handful of our authors who host podcasts – Pandora Sykes, Nihal Arthanayake, Melissa Hemsley and Tim Weaver – to pick their favourites.

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