The Penguin Podcast

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The Penguin Podcast is a fortnightly interview series where we speak to authors about what drives them: from where, how and why they write, to their inspirations, aspirations, and even the struggles they've faced along the way. Listen for lively conversations and plenty of book recommendations.

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Richard Osman with Nihal Arthanayake

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10/07/20 • 30 min

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TV presenter and co-creator of the TV quiz show ‘Pointless’, Richard Osman chats to Nihal about his debut novel ‘The Thursday Murder Club’ - a story about four friends living in a retirement village who become amateur detectives.

He chats to Nihal about some objects that have inspired him which include the dating app Tinder and candles. Richard also reveals why he didn’t tell anyone he was writing a novel. #Penguinpodcast

‘The Thursday Murder Club’ is available to buy as an audiobook now - https://apple.co/3llVb2f

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10/07/20 • 30 min

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Rory Sutherland with Katy Brand

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09/25/19 • 34 min

Rory Sutherland, the charismatic Vice Chairman of advertising agency Ogilvy, tells Katy how thinking counterintuitively can lead to success. Using examples from his Ted Talks (viewed 6.5 million times), his new book ‘Alchemy’ and the objects he brought in - he explains how ‘psycho-logic’ sells #PenguinPodcast

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09/25/19 • 34 min

Mark Haddon with Katy Brand

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07/03/19 • 33 min

Mark Haddon tells Katy Brand how art inspires him – choosing objects including an oil painting and a David Hockney print to explain. The award-winning ‘Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time’ author also talks about his new book ‘The Porpoise’ based partly on the legend of Antiochus, it also features tales of time travel, pirates and semi-naked wrestling. #PenguinPodcast

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07/03/19 • 33 min

Diana Evans with Katy Brand

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08/14/19 • 30 min

Bestselling author Diana Evans (‘26a’, ‘The Wonder’) is the perfect guest for this podcast. She tells Katy how objects are an integral part of her writing process and brings some along including a mini London telephone box and her trusty sketchbook. Diana also chats about her new award-winning novel ‘Ordinary People’ which was one of the New Yorker’s books of the year. #PenguinPodcast #InspirationalObjects

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08/14/19 • 30 min

Kit De Waal with Katy Brand

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07/31/19 • 31 min

Kit De Waal, author of the critically acclaimed bestseller ‘My Name is Leon’ joins Katy in the studio. Kit talks about her latest book ‘The Trick to Time’ and brings objects that have inspired her including a track by Scott Matthews and a photo of Forlorn Point in Ireland.

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07/31/19 • 31 min

Howard Jacobson with Nihal Arthanayake

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07/17/19 • 31 min

Howard Jacobson joins Nihal in the studio to chat about his new book ‘Live a Little’. Howard, who has written sixteen novels including Booker prize-winning ‘The Finkler Question’, brings objects that have inspired him including a playbill and a painting. He also tells the story of the time Kylie Minogue called him ‘a b**tard’ (in a good way). #PenguinPodcast

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07/17/19 • 31 min

Jonathan Coe with Nihal Arthanayake

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08/28/19 • 34 min

Jonathan Coe, author of political satires ‘What a Carve Up!’ and ‘The Rotters’ Club’ chats to Nihal about his new novel ‘Middle England’. Jonathan brings with him objects that have inspired his work and reveals what it’s like to be an Elvis impersonator warm-up act. #PenguinPodcast

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08/28/19 • 34 min

Nigella Lawson with Katy Brand

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06/19/19 • 33 min

Nigella talks about her first cookbook ‘How To Eat’, which is 20 years old and has now been made into an audiobook. She tells Katy why she thought this would the only book about food she would write, why some of her ideas have changed since writing and what her rider is when working abroad. Nigella beings in some objects that inspire her including a tea caddy and a photograph of her kitchen table.

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06/19/19 • 33 min

Elif Shafak with Nihal Arthanayake

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06/05/19 • 31 min

Bestselling Turkish-British author Elif Shafak, chats to Nihal about the brilliant idea behind her new novel ’10 Minutes 38 Seconds in This Strange World’ (10:38 is the period of time a brain can still be active after death). Elif, who has also received standing ovations at Ted Talks and is an academic and journalist, explains how she finds it impossible to write without noise and brings with her objects that inspire her work including a pair of headphones and a wooden statue of Don Quixote.

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06/05/19 • 31 min

Emma Kennedy with Katy Brand

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10/09/19 • 35 min

Emma Kennedy, author, actress and TV writer talks to Katy Brand about her new book ‘The Things We Left Unsaid’. Emma’s previous books include ‘The Tent, The Bucket and Me’ which was adapted into The Kennedys for the BBC. She has also written children’s books and worked with the good and the great of British comedy (including Katy - so expect lots of laughter). Emma brought in objects that have inspired her including a tin of buttons and a discarded wedding bouquet #PenguinPodcast

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10/09/19 • 35 min

FAQ

How many episodes does The Penguin Podcast have?

The Penguin Podcast currently has 220 episodes available.

What topics does The Penguin Podcast cover?

The podcast is about Literature, Fiction, Society & Culture, Novels, Creativity, Reading, Writing, Podcasts, Books and Arts.

What is the most popular episode on The Penguin Podcast?

The episode title 'Richard Osman with Nihal Arthanayake' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Penguin Podcast?

The average episode length on The Penguin Podcast is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Penguin Podcast released?

Episodes of The Penguin Podcast are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of The Penguin Podcast?

The first episode of The Penguin Podcast was released on Jul 15, 2015.

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