Best Beth Golay Podcasts (2025)

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Mary Morris on her new novel, 'The Red House' 26:47

10h ago26:47

26:47

Beth Golay recently spoke with Mary Morris about her Italian travels that led to the book "The Red House," her own connections with the characters, and more.By Beth Golay

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Amanda Hess on her book, 'Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age' 22:53

7d ago22:53

22:53

Beth Golay recently spoke with Amanda Hess, who works as a critic-at-large for the New York Times, where she writes about culture and the internet about her book, "Second Life: Having a Child in the Digital Age."By Beth Golay

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Annie Hartnett on her new novel, 'The Road to Tender Hearts' 34:37

14d ago34:37

34:37

Beth Golay recently spoke with Annie Hartnett about the inspiration behind "The Road to Tender Hearts" and her unique voice that blends the true to life issues of loss and pain with a hint of magical realism.By Beth Golay

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Jo Harkin on her historical novel, 'The Pretender' 18:22

22d ago18:22

18:22

When Jo Harkin was in the middle of writing a science fiction novel, she took a procrastination break to read a book about kings and queens. That’s when she came across the name Lambert Simnel in footnotes of British history, a known pretender to Henry VII’s throne. In her novel, "The Pretender," Harkin elevates Simnel from the footnotes to an imag…

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Andrew Porter on his new novel, 'The Imagined Life' 14:11

29d ago14:11

14:11

How much do we really want to know about our parents' past lives? Author Andrew Porter recently told KMUW's Beth Golay that this is just one question addressed in his novel, "The Imagined Life."By Beth Golay

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Visiting poet Michael Prior on his two collections 'Model Disciple' and 'Burning Province' 24:13

1M ago24:13

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The Writing Now | Reading Now: Reading with visiting poet Michael Prior will begin at 6 pm on Tuesday, April 8th at the Ulrich Museum of Art at Wichita State University following a 5:30 pm reception.By Beth Golay

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Sarah Kay on her poetry collection, 'A Little Daylight Left' 35:33

1M ago35:33

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Sarah Kay about her new collection of poetry, A Little Daylight Left.By Beth Golay

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Ron Currie on his new novel, 'The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne' 24:17

2M ago24:17

24:17

Beth Golay recently spoke with Ron Currie about "The Savage, Noble Death of Babs Dionne." Currie will be at Watermark Books & Cafe for an author event on Friday, March 28th at 6 pm.By Beth Golay

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Evie Wyld on 'The Echoes' 16:34

2M ago16:34

16:34

Beth Golay recently spoke with Evie Wyld about her novel, 'The Echoes,' which touches on the indigenous Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history in Australia.By Beth Golay

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Karen Russell on her new novel, 'The Antidote' 32:08

2M ago32:08

32:08

Beth Golay recently spoke with Karen Russell about where her novel "The Antidote" began for her.By Beth Golay

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Nathaniel Ian Miller on his new novel, 'Red Dog Farm' 21:59

2M ago21:59

21:59

Beth Golay recently poke with Nathaniel Ian Miller about the relationship dynamics in "Red Dog Farm," and how he accidentally wrote a second book set in a cold and remote environment.By Beth Golay

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Sophie Madeline Dess on her debut novel, 'What You Make of Me' 18:57

3M ago18:57

18:57

Beth Golay recently spoke with Sophie Madeline Dess about the different artistic mediums featured in her debut novel, "What You Make of Me."By Beth Golay

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Eric Puchner on his new novel, 'Dream State' 17:13

3M ago17:13

17:13

In his new novel, author Eric Puchner's "Dream State" explores the effects of climate change through a multi-generational saga. As he tells KMUW's Beth Golay, it begins when two people fall in love.By Beth Golay

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Tova Mirvis on her new novel, 'We Would Never' 17:05

3M ago17:05

17:05

Beth Golay recently spoke with Tova Mirvis about her novel "We Would Never," inspired by the discovery of a true crime story.By Beth Golay

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Mischa Berlinski on Shakespeare, actors and 'Mona Acts Out' 23:49

3M ago23:49

23:49

"Mona Acts Out" by Mischa Berlinski is a novel set in the world of theatre in New York City, specifically, Shakespearean theatre. KMUW's Beth Golay visited with Berlinski about his novel, and how the #MeToo movement affected his characters and his plot.By Beth Golay

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Lola Kirke on her new book, 'Wild West Village' 13:45

3M ago13:45

13:45

Lola Kirke grew up feeling like an outsider in her larger-than-life family of creatives. In her new book titled "Wild West Village," she details some of the memories of growing up in that family, and, as she told KMUW's Beth Golay, how the experience influenced who she is today - an actress and country music singer.…

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Adam Ross on his new novel, 'Playworld' 32:39

4M ago32:39

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In his new coming-of-age novel, Playworld, author Adam Ross writes about a child actor who must also deal with school, young crushes, adults behaving badly, and the many challenges that come with being a teenage. As he told KMUW's Beth Golay, this fictional account rhymes with his own life.By Beth Golay

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Adam Haslett on his new novel, 'Mothers and Sons' 20:22

4M ago20:22

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Pulitzer Prize–finalist Adam Haslett has a new novel out today titled, Mothers and Sons. The book explores grief, immigration, sexuality and politics.By Beth Golay

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Philip Nel on 'How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic' 26:46

4M ago26:46

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Philip Nel about the structure of his new book "How to Draw the World: Harold and the Purple Crayon and the Making of a Children’s Classic," as well as some of the historical context surrounding the book’s publication.By Beth Golay

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Lily Tuck on her new book, 'The Rest is Memory' 10:40

5M ago10:40

10:40

National Book Award-winner Lily Tuck has a new novel out that's a haunting blend of fact with fiction. KMUW's Beth Golay recently spoke with Tuck about the piece of history that served as inspiration for her book.By Beth Golay

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Jane Pek on 'The Rivals' - the second book in her mystery series 20:56

5M ago20:56

20:56

Beth Golay recently spoke with Jane Pek about her mystery series featuring amateur sleuth Claudia Lin.By Beth Golay

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Juhea Kim on her sophomore novel, 'City of Night Birds' 25:21

6M ago25:21

25:21

KMUW's Beth Golay visits with Juhea Kim about her sophomore novel, City of Night Birds, set in the complex world of the Russian ballet.By Beth Golay

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Billy Collins on his new poetry collection, 'Water, Water' 24:42

6M ago24:42

24:42

Beth Golay recently spoke with two-time US Poet Laureate Billy Collins about his new poetry collection, "Water, Water."By Beth Golay

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Melanie Cheng on her novel 'The Burrow' 25:47

6M ago25:47

25:47

KMUW's Beth Golay visits with author Melanie Cheng about her novel, 'The Burrow,' a beautiful look at a family dealing with grief.By Beth Golay

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Sy Montgomery on her new book, 'What the Chicken Knows' 15:33

6M ago15:33

15:33

Beth Golay recently spoke with Sy Montgomery about what we should know about the world’s most familiar bird, and what the bird actually knows.By Beth Golay

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Holly Wilson on her debut novel, 'Kittentits' 23:29

7M ago23:29

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Holly Wilson will be at the Ulrich Museum on Wednesday, October 30, beginning at 5:30 pm for the Writing Now Reading Now program.By Beth Golay

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Anna Montague on her debut novel, 'How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Eklund?' 17:02

7M ago17:02

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Anna Montague about her debut novel "How Does That Make You Feel, Magda Ecklund?" and the complexities of grief, friendship, and self-discovery explored through the lens of a therapist.By Beth Golay

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Charles Baxter on his new book, 'Blood Test: A Comedy' 20:12

7M ago20:12

20:12

Beth Golay recently spoke with Charles Baxter about comedic writing and some of the real world businesses that predict our future actions in order to make money.By Beth Golay

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Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin on their new book for young readers, 'The Bletchley Riddle' 21:31

7M ago21:31

21:31

Beth Golay recently spoke with Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin about "The Bletchley Riddle," their first collaboration with each other.By Beth Golay

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Sarah Smarsh on her collection of essays, 'Bone of the Bone' 20:13

8M ago20:13

20:13

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Bone of the Bone" author Sarah Smarsh.By Beth Golay

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Lauren Elkin on her novel, 'Scaffolding' 20:45

8M ago20:45

20:45

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Scaffolding" author, Lauren Elkin, about exploring grief, desire, love and fidelity.By Beth Golay

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Melissa Petro on her book, 'Shame on You: How to Be a Woman in the Age of Mortification' 22:35

8M ago22:35

22:35

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Shame on You" author Melissa Petro about her experience with shame and the unique ways women experience different forms of shame in her book.By Beth Golay

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Colm Tóibín on his new book of essays, 'On James Baldwin' 29:48

8M ago29:48

29:48

On what would have been James Baldwin's 100th birthday, KMUW's Beth Golay spoke with Colm Tóibín about his new collection of essays, "On James Baldwin."By Beth Golay

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Coco Mellors on her new novel, 'Blue Sisters' 22:28

8M ago22:28

22:28

KMUW's Beth Golay speaks with author Coco Mellors about family, grief and addiction in her novel 'Blue Sisters'.By Beth Golay

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Amanda Jones on being 'That Librarian' 21:10

9M ago21:10

21:10

When school librarian, Amanda Jones, spoke out against censorship at a public library board meeting in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, she had no idea she would later see her own image in a targeted attack on social media.By Beth Golay

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Priscilla Morris on her novel, 'Black Butterflies' 31:04

9M ago31:04

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Beth Golay recently spoke with "Black Butterflies" author, Priscilla Morris, about the impact of art during conflict, the challenges faced during the Siege of Sarajevo, the humanizing portrayal of war refugees in the novel, and more.By Beth Golay

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Kristopher Jansma on his new novel, 'Our Narrow Hiding Places' 37:19

9M ago37:19

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Beth Golay recently spoke with Kristopher Jansma about the hardship and lasting effects of generational trauma in "Our Narrow Hiding Places."By Beth Golay

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Jessica Anthony on her new novel, 'The Most' 29:41

10M ago29:41

29:41

At first glance, Jessica Anthony’s novel, The Most, takes place on a single unseasonably hot day in November 1957. But as she tells KMUW’s Beth Golay, Anthony uses memory and perspective to explore the history of a marriage.

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Juliet Grames on her new novel, 'The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia' 27:54

10M ago27:54

27:54

Beth Golay recently spoke with Juliet Grapes about her new novel, "The Lost Boy of Santa Chionia." The book is a mystery packed with intricate family secrets, interconnected family trees, danger, and vivid country-Italian culture.By Beth Golay

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Kevin Barry on his new novel, 'The Heart in Winter' 20:08

10M ago20:08

20:08

In Kevin Barry's The Heart in Winter, an Irish immigrant living in Butte, Montana, falls in love with another man’s mail order bride.By Beth Golay

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Ben Shattuck on his new story collection, 'The History of Sound' 27:32

10M ago27:32

27:32

Beth Golay recently spoke with author Ben Shattuck about the quality of audiobooks, his story being adapted into a movie and more.By Beth Golay

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Hampton Sides on Captain James Cook and 'The Wide Wide Sea' 32:20

10M ago32:20

32:20

Beth Golay visits with Hampton Sides about his new book, "The Wide Wide Sea: Imperial Ambition, First Contact and the Fateful Final Voyage of Captain James Cook".By Beth Golay

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Liz Moore on her new novel, 'The God of the Woods' 16:35

11M ago16:35

16:35

Beth Golay recently spoke with author Liz Moore about her new novel, "The God of the Woods."By Beth Golay

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Catherine Newman on her new novel, 'Sandwich' 16:57

11M ago16:57

16:57

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Sandwich" author, Catherine Newman.By Beth Golay

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Claire Lombardo on her sophomore novel, 'Same As It Ever Was' 21:14

11M ago21:14

21:14

Beth Golay recently spoke with "Same As It Ever Was" author, Claire Lombardo about capturing Julia’s voice throughout the decades and the challenges of writing a second novel following the success of her debut, "The Most Fun We Ever Had."By Beth Golay

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Nicola Yoon on her new adult novel, 'One of Our Kind' 18:15

11M ago18:15

18:15

Beth Golay recently spoke with "One of Our Kind' author, Nicola Yoon about Jasmyn’s complicated view of the world, the real-world issues discussed in the novel, and more.By Beth Golay

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Sarah Gilmartin on her novel 'Service' 27:22

12M ago27:22

27:22

Beth Golay spoke with "Service" author, Sarah Gilmartin about the rise of the Me Too movement in Ireland, writing from uncommon perspectives, and more.By Beth Golay

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Yael van der Wouden on her debut novel, 'The Safekeep' 29:40

12M ago29:40

29:40

Beth Golay recently spoke with "The Safekeep" author, Yael van der Wouden about Isabel’s relationship with her brothers, how the post World War II setting shapes the book, and more.By Beth Golay

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Jaclyn Goldis on 'The Main Character' 15:29

12M ago15:29

15:29

Beth Golay recently spoke with "The Main Character" author, Jaclyn Goldis about her love of mysteries, how she plots her stories, and her background in economics and law.By Beth Golay