Meet The Author Podcasts

Episodes of the Meet the Author program on Radio Maria USA

Meet the Thriller Author is a podcast that features an author interview with bestselling authors of mystery, suspense, and thriller books.

Why do guys just want to f*ck you once then stalk your Instagram forever? Should you ditch the apps and meet people in the wild? How do you get over a breakup when you feel like you're gonna die? These are all topics discussed on Girls Gotta Eat -- a comedy podcast about dating, sex, and relationships co-hosted by Ashley Hesseltine and Rayna Greenberg.

Compelling Hosts. Fascinating Guests. Intelligent Commentary. Broadcasting to a Worldwide Audience.

American comedian and No. 1 New York Times bestselling author David Sedaris discusses his new book, Let's Explore Diabetes with Owls. David discusses the complexities of Chinese food and working with monkeys with Jonathan Ross at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.

The Strange Recital is an audio forum for short fiction. We delight in perceptions of reality that twist and fold in unexpected ways. Each podcast episode runs about 25 minutes and includes a story reading (the Recital), a musical interlude, and an author interview (the Post-Recital)... with a twist. Subscribe to get a new episode twice a month.

My name is Peter Jumrukovski, Real Estate Agent, World medalist and Author. On The I Love Success Podcast I meet the coolest and most successful people on the planet and share their stories. I have already had guests such as Olympic Medalists, UFC Champions, Guinness World Record Holders, Astronauts, TED Speakers, NYT Best Selling Authors, Successful Entrepreneurs, Hollywood Actors, a 9/11 survivor, and many more.

Hosted by award-winning author Robert Rodriguez, Something About The Beatles is an intelligent but entertaining examination of The Beatles' music and career. Smart, funny and surprising - just like the Fab Four.

International bestselling author Patricia Cornwell discusses her latest novel, Dust, a thrilling, gripping tour de force at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Bestselling author of Restless and Any Human Heart, William Boyd, discusses his latest novel, Sweet Caress at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

Actor, film star, trained undertaker, unlikely diplomat, secret romantic, martial artist and mountaineer and national treasure, Brian Blessed discusses his autobiography, Absolute Pandemonium. Hosted by Robin Ince at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

Comedian and veteran radio personality Artie Lange discusses Crash and Burn, his new hilarious and heartbreaking memoir. Co-writer Anthony Bozza moderates.

Author Katherine Schwarzenegger talks with Andrew Bevan of Teen Vogue about her book I Just Graduated ... Now What? This must-have guide for recent and soon-to-be grads features real-life experiences from Anderson Cooper, Gayle King, Lauren Bush Lauren, and more on topics like student debt, finding your dream job, and taking a gap year.

Listen in as author Jeff Kinney discusses the latest installment in his hit “Diary of a Wimpy Kid” series.

Comedian, actor and writer David Mitchell discusses Back Story - his frank and funny memoir in which he reveals how to become a comedian, how to buy underpants, the danger of lobsters, and much more. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street.

Bruce Springsteen talks about Born to Run, a candid and funny memoir of his life and career. He'll also talk about Chapter and Verse, a companion collection of songs that traces his musical history from its earliest days, telling a story that parallels the one in the book.

Iconic food luminary Alice Waters discusses her new cookbook, The Art of Simple Food II, celebrating recipes from the garden. Culinary author Ruth Reichl moderates.

Award-winning author Neil Gaiman discusses his new book Trigger Warning, a rich cornucopia of horror and ghosts stories, science fiction and fairy tales, fabulism and poetry that explores the realm of experience and emotion. Hosted by Mariella Frostrup at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Chineasy creator and author ShaoLan Hsueh discusses how she created this educational, cultural and inspirational book, and how its modern interpretation and sleek artistic design can help you understand China and appreciate Chinese culture and language, at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Author Scott Snyder and illustrator Greg Capullo discuss Batman Vol. 7: Endgame. The latest graphic novel from the best-selling creative team gives fans the ultimate face-off between Batmanand the Joker. Snyder, whose work includes American Vampire and Superman Unchained, and Capullo, who illustrated Spawn and X-Force, will also discuss their collaborations.

Join photographer, author, and vinyl lover Eilon Paz and Rich Medina for a discussion and Q&A about Dust & Grooves: Adventures in Record Collecting. This intimate photographic journey through the record rooms of worldwide collectors— including Questlove and Gilles Peterson—celebrates the spirit of the vinyl community.

Author and Nasty Gal founder and CEO Sophia Amoruso talks about her memoir #GIRLBOSS. Telling the story of Sophia’s journey from teen hitchhiker to owner of a $100 million–plus online fashion retailer with more than 350 employees, #GIRLBOSS is filled with “outsider” attitude, hard-won wisdom, and plenty of solid business advice for young women.

Author and comedian Rob Brydon (Gavin and Stacey, The Trip) discusses his first literary title. Small Man In A Book is a frank memoir about the life of a young man from Wales and how he very, very slowly became an overnight success. Moderated by Boyd Hilton at the Apple Store Regent Street in London.

Join #1 "New York Times" best-selling author Sylvia Day in a discussion and audience Q&A about One with You. The fifth and final novel in her global blockbuster Crossfire series, the book concludes the captivating story of Eva and Gideon Cross's high-powered marriage.

Professor Brian Cox, OBE, the presenter of the hugely popular BBC2 series Wonders of the Solar System, appeared at the Apple Store in Covent Garden on 17th November 2010 to talk about his book, which accompanied the series. Professor Cox was interviewed with BBC Radio 6 Music DJ Shaun Keaveny.

Join Michael Palin as he discusses his latest travel book and accompanying TV series Brazil.From the depths of the Amazon rainforest, to the shanty towns of Rio, Michael Palin examines this vast and disparate nation and takes a closer look at a country of unexplored wildernesses and bustling modern cities.

iTunes and the Apple Store bring you top authors talking about the season's biggest books. Subscribe and with each episode you'll hear authors like Nick Hornby and Stephen Fry read from and discuss their latest works of fiction and nonfiction. Want to hear more? Get the audiobook and author's playlist on iTunes.

Join author, actress, developer (Moonfrye), and mother Soleil Moon Frye as she discusses her new book, "Let’s Get This Party Started!" A DIY guide to throwing amazing kids’ parties, the book features party themes for fairies, pirates, the 80s, luaus, Halloween, and more.

Author and New York Times reporter David Gelles talks about his new book, Mindful Work. Inspired by both his 15-year meditation practice and his career as a business journalist, the book explores the growing influence of Eastern wisdom on Western business and reveals how meditation can lead to happier, more productive workplaces.

Join the winner of the 2012 Man Booker Prize, Hilary Mantel, as she discusses her winning book, and what it's like to win the most prestigious prize in literature.

New York Times best-selling author Marisha Pessl (Special Topics in Calamity Physics) discusses her highly anticipated novel, Night Film. The story is a psychological literary thriller about an investigative journalist who sets out to discover the truth behind the apparent suicide of Ashley Cordova, daughter of a reclusive, cult-horror film director who hasn’t been seen in public in over 30 years.

iBooks and the Apple Store have teamed up to bring you an incredible mix of interesting authors talking about the biggest books. Subscribe and you'll hear fiction and nonfiction authors from Neil Gaiman to Jeff Kinney to Clive Davis to Ahmir "Questlove" Thompson to Mario Batali discuss their latest books. If you like what you hear, download the books on iBooks.

Hear Golden Globe-winner Chris Colfer ("Glee") discuss his new book, "The Land of Stories," a fast-paced adventure that uniquely combines our modern-day world with the enchanting calm of classic fairytales.

Listen as bestselling children's author Nick Bruel reads from two of his Bad Kitty books and answers questions from the audience of children and adults about his creation process.

Gretchen Rubin, author of The New York Times Best Sellers The Happiness Project and Happier at Home, discusses her latest book, Better Than Before, where she tackles the critical question: how can we make good habits and break bad ones? Hosted at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Ed Catmull, co-founder of Pixar and president of Pixar and Disney Animation Studios discusses his book Creativity, Inc. He talks about the ideals that have made Pixar so widely admired and how to overcome the unseen forces that stand in the way of true inspiration. Hosted by Chris Hewitt at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Actress, activist, and bestselling author Marlo Thomas talks Meredith Vieira about It Ain’t Over... Till It’s Over—her new book that chronicles sixty amazing women who are proving that it’s never too late to live out a dream. Brimming with anecdotes, It Ain’t Over speaks to women of all ages with an empowering message that the best is yet to come.

Author and National Book Award finalist Aleksandar Hemon and his lifelong friend photographer Velibor Božović discuss their ebook collaboration, My Prisoner. The photo essay tells the story of Božović’s experience as their shared hometown of Sarajevo fell under siege in the Bosnian war. Moderated by David Haglund, literary editor of newyorker.com.

Grammy Award-winning musician, singer, rapper, producer, and politician Wyclef Jean (The Fugees) appeared with co-author Anthony Bozza at the Apple Store, SoHo to discuss his life, his career, and his memoir, Purpose: An Immigrant's Story.

Author, KIND Founder and CEO Daniel Lubetzky talks about Do the KIND Thing. The book shares the revolutionary principles that have shaped KIND’s business model and led to its success, while offering an intensely personal look into the mind of a pioneering social entrepreneur. Moderated by Kelly Hoey. Do the KIND Thing is available on iBooks.

The Sunday Times—and New York Times—best-selling epic fantasy author Brandon Sanderson discusses his brand-new Mistborn adventure, Shadows of Self, with Bradley P Beaulieu, the author of Twelve Kings, who was shortlisted by the David Gemmell Awards for Fantasy for his debut novel, The Winds of Khalakovo. Hosted by Bradley P Beaulieu at the Apple Store, Covent Garden in London.

Join celebrated astronaut and best-selling author Buzz Aldrin for a discussion and Q&A about No Dream Is Too High: Life Lessons From a Man Who Walked on the Moon. The book reflects on a lifetime of adventures and achievements—on Earth and in space—and shares the 13 principles that have guided Aldrin's life.

Marketing expert Porter Gale has worked in marketing, advertising, and branding for more than 20 years. In her new book, "Your Network Is Your Net Worth," she shares her philosophy for success: establish, expand, and nurture your connections, both online and off. Learn more about the value of personal connections at this moderated conversation with Porter. Special guest appearance by social media trailblazer and author Gary Vaynerchuk.

Author Tara Stiles talks about Make Your Own Rules Diet, a book that throws out accepted "rules" and helps you tune into what makes you feel good. Tara, the owner and founder of the Strala movement method, also shares how to incorporate gentle exercise into your life. Moderated by Jason Wachob, founder and CEO of MindBodyGreen. Make Your Own Rules Diet is available on the iBooks Store.

Eleanor Catton, the winner of the 2013 Man Booker Prize, discusses her winning book, and what it's like to win the most prestigious prize in literature.

R&B music legend Bettye LaVette talks about her life, her long and storied career in music, and her memoir, A Woman Like Me. LaVette is honest and unflinching with moderator Harry Weinger, touching on the music industry, the creative process, and what it was like to turn her life's stories into a book.

Lord Sugar, the self-made multi-millionaire behind Amstrad and The Apprentice, appeared at the Apple store in Covent Garden on 26th October 2010 to talk about his autobiography, What You See Is What You Get. Lord Sugar was interviewed by Adrian Chiles.

Boris Becker discusses his career and introduces his new book. Boris Becker’s Wimbledon is an affectionate reflection on his relationship with Wimbledon, tracing his career through the many changes in the sport and reflecting on the highs and lows of life on Centre Court. Hosted by Alice Baxter at the Apple Store, Regent Street in London.

Join writer Kevin Bleyer as he discusses his book “ME THE PEOPLE - One Man’s Selfless Quest to Rewrite the Constitution of the United States of America.” Bleyer is an Emmy Award-winning writer for “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart”.