# book launch (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 8 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover book launch. Page: Feed: --- ## 'Achilles and the Lookelike' as told by Nanny Piggins _2026-08-18 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ When things go wrong for the Greeks on the battlefield it's time to bring out the big guns, but when Achilles has sworn a vow to not help, the next best thing is a lookelike. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19650052-achilles-and-the-lookelike-as-told-by-nanny-piggins.mp3) ## [Audiobook for Whole and Human Now Available](https://rohadi.substack.com/p/audiobook-for-whole-and-human-now) _2026-08-18 · Rohadi · Essays by Rohadi_ We interrupt summer for this book announcement. ## [He Skipped the New York Times List on Purpose. Here's Why He Says It Kept His Launch Authentic.](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/he-skipped-the-new-york-times-list) _2026-08-18 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ David Homan has a background so sprawling that introducing him almost broke the show: composer with seven albums and now the person who quietly runs what may be the largest private network of “connectors” on the planet—2,800 of them and counting. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207394935/2592381f925061bef8de0beaf11bd18d.mp3) ## [Conspiratorial Design](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/conspiratorial-design) _2026-08-18 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ Information Design for the Bigger Picture ## [What is the evolution that you’ve been avoiding your entire life to keep yourself safe?](https://blog.justinlodge.com/p/what-is-the-evolution-that-youve) _2026-08-18 · Justin Lodge · Conscious Leadership_ In my heart I have been dreaming of what is next for me and my family. ## [Some reflections on How To Hold a Cockroach: A Book for Those who are Free and Don’t Know it 🪳](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/the-slow-mindfulness-podcast-debut) _2026-08-12 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ Exploring a book about changing our patterns [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210936007/32fc1bbba1764192d2433a0724600ca0.mp3) ## [DNR Book Launch: August 20th, NYC](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/dnr-book-launch-august-20th-nyc) _2026-08-12 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ Join us for the launch of our new anthology book: Do Not Research 2025. ## Friday Barnes and the Case at the Embassy _2026-08-11 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ When Friday is stuck in transit at Geneva airport, she makes a deal with the Swiss authorities. She'll solve their robbery in exchange for a passport. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19630129-friday-barnes-and-the-case-at-the-embassy.mp3) ## [Why I'd Rather Spend $1,000 Giving Books Away Than Make $1,000 Selling Them](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/why-id-rather-spend-1000-giving-books) _2026-08-11 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ A listener asked me a two-part question: as she gets ready to publish her book and launch her speaking career, what’s the simplest, most economical path to having a box of copies on hand, and what should she budget to get there? [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207340460/4a314bd7a7ce08913bca42611fe630b0.mp3) ## [The Opposite of People Pleasing Isn’t Saying No](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/the-opposite-of-people-pleasing-isnt) _2026-08-11 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ A gentle “yes, and” to Adam Grant’s corrective ## [Retro Grid Dungeon Crawler (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Wlw1uymUmVTU) _2026-08-11 · **Sponsored**_ Retro grid movement with first-person combat, loot and skill-tree progression. ## [Content Collapse](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/content-collapse) _2026-08-10 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ Filip Kostic’s artist lecture, Content Collapse, performed at the Ujazdowski Castle Centre for Contemporary Art. ## [Post 51: Replay + Transcript of Gaelynn Lea's Book Talk with Emily Ladau! 📚🎙️🎧](https://gaelynnlea.substack.com/p/post-51-replay-transcript-of-gaelynn) _2026-08-10 · Gaelynn Lea · Creative Living for Every Body with Gaelynn Lea_ So grateful to Emily Ladau for chatting with me about my memoir this afternoon! We had a delightful conversation about disability, creativity and imposter syndrome. The replay + transcript is live! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/210532319/c20463140563cfd1947a2bd3a3a97d41.mp3) ## [Post 50: Shows, Interviews, Creativity Challenge, and More Shows! 👩‍🎤](https://gaelynnlea.substack.com/p/shows-interviews-creativity-challenge) _2026-08-06 · Gaelynn Lea · Creative Living for Every Body with Gaelynn Lea_ Also please vote so I can maybe get some sleep this Fall (even if you're inclined to think voting is pointless... It's not!) Democracy requires robust participation in order to work. ## 'The Battle Resumes and Odysseus Sneaks About' as told by Nanny Piggins _2026-08-04 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ Nanny Piggins continues to tell her version of the story of the Trojan War, in this episode the battle stops for the night, giving cunning Odysseus the chance to get up to some cunning mischief. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19583313-the-battle-resumes-and-odysseus-sneaks-about-as-told-by-nanny-piggins.mp3) ## [Why I'm Biased Toward Getting Your Rights Back (and When I'm Not)](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/why-im-biased-toward-getting-your) _2026-08-04 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ Most traditionally published authors go through a moment (or 100 moments) when they realize that their publisher isn’t actually doing anything for them. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207338243/47dabc28e703ff25d7c342b98fe8ec74.mp3) ## [The Vanguard Orchestra](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/the-vanguard-orchestra) _2026-08-03 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ In his influential book, 9.5 Theses on Art and Class, Ben Davis lays out the provocative position that artists (particularly visual artists) are fundamentally ‘middle-class.’ ## 'The Battle of the Husbands' as told by Nanny Piggins _2026-07-28 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ Nanny Piggins resumes her telling of the Trojan War, this week she reveals what happened with King Menelaus (Helen of Troy's first husband) and Prince Paris (Helen of Troy's second husband) faced off on the battle field. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19562458-the-battle-of-the-husbands-as-told-by-nanny-piggins.mp3) ## [DNR Summer Courses](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/dnr-summer-courses) _2026-07-28 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ Last summer, we launched a new and experimental education program. ## [Why Followers Don't Equal Sales (and What Actually Does)](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/the-self-published-book-that-hit) _2026-07-28 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ Two of you sent me questions that looked different on the surface but landed in the same place: how to market a book under a pen name, and why past launches haven’t performed the way you wanted. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206887969/31732224c2f0637ad5e0b5c9905c39ce.mp3) ## [A Failed Book Talk & Feeling Inadequate](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/a-failed-book-talk-and-feeling-inadequate) _2026-07-27 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ Why you deserve better than my polish ## [Sync bookmarks across every browser (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/QhNnvEM6g3eq) _2026-07-27 · **Sponsored**_ Two-way sync across Chrome, Firefox and Safari; built-in ad and tracker blocker. ## [My ABC TV/KATU Reviews](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/my-abc-tvkatu-reviews) _2026-07-23 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ Plus: my massive database of past reviews [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/207327254/380845bc63a0bb2cf6f686eb5e73371b.mp3) ## 'Macbeth' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun _2026-07-21 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes until I get back. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September 2026,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19383209-macbeth-as-told-by-nanny-piggins-holiday-rerun.mp3) ## [The Six-Month Rule: Why a Book Launch Should Never Be a One-Time Event](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/why-getting-the-press-hit-is-the) _2026-07-21 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ A client of mine named Jimmie Applegate asked me a question I get from almost every author I work with, even though he was too polite to ask it quite this bluntly: he has a published book, Addicted to Failure, and a great Psychology Today feature to his name—and he still doesn’t know what to do next. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206880469/8fdddb09249e4671c7a070a3d0d39474.mp3) ## [The Mask of Bobobja](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/the-mask-of-bobobja) _2026-07-20 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ Coincidentally, the entity associated with the numbers 6 and 7 in the CCRU’s Pandemonium Codex is the “Bobobja” ## [The Unique Experience of Getting Pummeled by Strangers](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/the-unique-experience-of-getting) _2026-07-19 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ The Bucket List experience that felt a little like getting soaked by a bucket ## 'The True History of Pigthagorus' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun _2026-07-14 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ I'm on holiday for July, so I'm rerunning some of my favourite episodes until I get back. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19383187-the-true-history-of-pigthagorus-as-told-by-nanny-piggins-holiday-rerun.mp3) ## [Listener Question: Should I Write a New Book or Re-Launch the Old One?](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/listener-question-should-i-write) _2026-07-14 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ Paul Colligan has written 13 books, is in the Podcasting Hall of Fame and has helped Donald Miller, Brendan Burchard, JJ Virgin and Joe Polish turn podcasting into what he calls a “grown-up business strategy” instead of a hobby. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202528178/7444649f47a0d2a2e4931be10238830a.mp3) ## [Performing Distress](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/performing-distress) _2026-07-13 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ Online DID Faking and the Logic of the Hysterical ## [Sometimes You Should Be Late Hits the Road](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/sometimes-you-should-be-late-hits) _2026-07-13 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ Book Tour! Come see us (and tell your 🦥🐰 friends!) ## [You have a massive heart Justin](https://blog.justinlodge.com/p/you-have-a-massive-heart-justin) _2026-07-13 · Justin Lodge · Conscious Leadership_ Activating my true-identity and discovering my highest purpose ## [Open-source Screen Sharing with Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/HTGm3CTWevlC) _2026-07-13 · **Sponsored**_ WebRTC screen sharing with simultaneous mouse & keyboard control; viewers join in browser. ## [Post 49: Introducing Creative Living Coaching! 🆕](https://gaelynnlea.substack.com/p/introducing-creative-living-coaching) _2026-07-10 · Gaelynn Lea · Creative Living for Every Body with Gaelynn Lea_ I am so excited to let you be the very first humans to know about my next creative adventure... Join the Seed to Sprout Monthly Challenge that Starts on August 1st! ## [Career Pivot Live with Alex Snider, author of Sometimes You Should Be Late](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/career-pivot-live-with-alex-snider) _2026-07-10 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ A recording from Alex Snider and Career Pivot's Joe O'Connor's Substack live [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/206464730/d7fcbdbcaf8c227267fb1cb0dee62ab5.mp3) ## [Bucket List Alert: I Got a Story in NY Mag/The Cut!](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/i-finally-got-a-story-in-ny-mag) _2026-07-10 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ (And am self-conscious about it) ## [Post 48: As the Wheel Turns: The Second Half of the Year 🛞](https://gaelynnlea.substack.com/p/as-the-world-turns-the-second-half) _2026-07-10 · Gaelynn Lea · Creative Living for Every Body with Gaelynn Lea_ On gaining momentum after an energy pothole - and on getting excited for my next creative project! What do YOU want to manifest in the last half of the year? ## [Where Should You Buy My Book?](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/where-should-you-buy-my-book) _2026-07-08 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ It’s a surprisingly tricky question ## 'The Legend of the Giant's Causeway' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun _2026-07-07 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ I'm on holiday so I'm replaying some of my favourite episodes. I hope you like this one. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th September… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19383167-the-legend-of-the-giant-s-causeway-as-told-by-nanny-piggins-holiday-rerun.mp3) ## [I'm Becoming Your Book Strategist (Brenda Asked First)](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/im-becoming-your-book-strategist) _2026-07-07 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ I’m trying something entirely new on the podcast. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/201375659/3b2a98d2a1a48563023c3f3ffd40a91c.mp3) ## [Sloths in the Wild! 🦥](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/sloths-in-the-wild) _2026-07-07 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ My book is out! And the slow way I’d like to invite your help. ## [Sea Monsters as Medium](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/sea-monsters-as-medium) _2026-07-06 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ The Bloop Case Study ## [A DC Book Launch Week](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/a-dc-book-launch-week) _2026-07-03 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ Bringing Sometimes You Should Be Late to a Type-A City ## [Next Week Is My Book Launch Year](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/next-week-is-my-book-launch-year) _2026-07-03 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ Slowing down with a book launch ## [Safety is not the absence of danger, but the presence of connection](https://blog.justinlodge.com/p/safety-is-not-the-absence-of-danger) _2026-07-01 · Justin Lodge · Conscious Leadership_ But what does that really mean? ## 'The Story of Johnny Appleseed' as told by Nanny Piggins - Holiday Rerun _2026-06-30 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ I'm on my mid winter holiday so I'm replaying this episode, because it's one of my favourites. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing them after the show. Arts Theatre (Adelaide) 20th… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19383142-the-story-of-johnny-appleseed-as-told-by-nanny-piggins-holiday-rerun.mp3) ## [The Five-Minute Audit That Tells You If Your Book Is Invisible to AI](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/the-five-minute-audit-that-tells) _2026-06-30 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ Last week I did something I probably should have done two years ago: I asked AI whether my novel Party Girl is one of the best funny novels about addiction and recovery. [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/202526800/e64735ce08d5b24b6eb1b3e6782cbd6e.mp3) ## [Research Projects: David Noel and Trevor Paglen](https://donotresearch.substack.com/p/research-projects-david-noel-and) _2026-06-29 · Do Not Research · Do Not Research_ I want to believe ## [The Dramatic Author Unboxing That Wasn’t 🤷](https://slowmindfulness.substack.com/p/the-dramatic-author-unboxing-that) _2026-06-29 · Alex Snider · Slow Mindfulness_ Muddling through a book launch and other imperfect moments ## [Post 47: PLEASE WATCH + SHARE: Important Disability Policy Alert ⚖️](https://gaelynnlea.substack.com/p/please-watch-important-disability) _2026-06-26 · Gaelynn Lea · Creative Living for Every Body with Gaelynn Lea_ I talk about the Olmstead memo (and give you links to follow up) and why disabled people need you to care about disability rights. Also a fun video: I was on That Show with That Midwestern Mom! [Listen](https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/203734599/0da6d72d965d610f9d62282f0c471ac3.mp3) ## [You Let Me Fly is Out Now](https://byjoannesantos.substack.com/p/you-let-me-fly-is-out-now) _2026-06-24 · Jo-Anne Santos · UNFOLD_ The best birthday gift is finally sharing this with you ## [What Amy Griffin, Belle Burden and Yesteryear Have in Common](https://behindthebookcover.substack.com/p/what-amy-griffin-belle-burden-and) _2026-06-24 · Anna David · Behind the Book Cover_ AKA why we take other women’s stories so personally ## 'Achilles and the Big Sulky Tantrum' as told by Nanny Piggins _2026-06-23 · Bedtime Stories with R.A. Spratt_ Nanny Piggins continues with the story of the Trojan War, explaining the importance of childish behaviour in the progress of the military campaign. Come along to the Book Launch Show for ‘Friday Barnes 14, Nothing to Lose’. I’ll be telling the stories behind the ideas in the book, doing a live reading and probably singing a song about it. Books will be available for purchase and I will be signing… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/852289/episodes/19382688-achilles-and-the-big-sulky-tantrum-as-told-by-nanny-piggins.mp3)