Best Samanta Podcasts (2026)

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See It, Say It, Sorted: Jonathan Coe’s Genre-Bending Novel 52:00

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In this episode, Adam Biles welcomes Jonathan Coe to Shakespeare and Company in Paris for a rich, funny, and wide-ranging conversation about Coe’s genre-bending novel The Proof of My Innocence. What begins as a playful pastiche of a cozy crime mystery evolves into three interlocking novellas—a whodunnit, a piece of dark academia, and a fragment of …

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Bryan Washington Reads Yiyun Li 1:16:55

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Bryan Washington joins Deborah Treisman to read “A Small Flame,” by Yiyun Li, which was published in The New Yorker in 2017. Washington, a winner of the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Fiction Award, is the author of the story collection “Lot” and the novels “Memorial,” “Family Meal,” and “Palaver,” which was a finalist for the National Book …

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Books Matter More Than Ever: A Conversation with Ian Patterson 51:32

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In this episode of the Shakespeare and Company Podcast, Adam Biles speaks with poet, translator and critic Ian Patterson about Books: A Manifesto, his passionate defence of reading in all its forms. What begins with the construction of a personal library in a converted coach house opens into a wide-ranging meditation on memory, loss, vulnerability …

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John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, with Ian Leslie 55:16

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In this live conversation at Shakespeare & Company in Paris, Adam Biles speaks with writer Ian Leslie about John & Paul: A Love Story in Songs, Leslie’s acclaimed exploration of the creative and emotional bond at the heart of The Beatles. Together they trace John Lennon and Paul McCartney’s relationship from their first meeting as bereaved teenager…

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39. Why Your Skin Is Aging Fast: Dr. Obagi on Inflammation, Hair Loss & Healthy Aging 56:42

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Ever feel like your skin is doing its own thing, no matter how many “holy grail” products you add to your cart? You’re not imagining it. From barrier damage to inflammation and hair loss, your skin is reacting to the world you’re living in. In this raw and refreshing conversation, we unpack what’s driving premature aging and how to reverse the proc…

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Miriam Toews Reads Raymond Carver 1:02:05

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Miriam Toews joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Elephant,” by Raymond Carver, which was published in The New Yorker in 1986. Toews has published ten books, including the novels “A Complicated Kindness,” which won the Governor General’s Award for Fiction; “All My Puny Sorrows,” “Women Talking,” and “Fight Night”—and the memoir “A Truce That…

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When Stories Fall Apart: Miriam Robinson on Love, Loss, and Truth 49:13

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In this intimate conversation recorded at Shakespeare and Company, novelist Miriam Robinson joins Adam Biles to discuss her remarkable debut, And Notre Dame Is Burning. Together, they explore the novel’s fractured structure and the emotional aftermath of betrayal, loss, and motherhood. Robinson reflects on her protagonist Esther—a woman piecing tog…

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38. Can You Skip Botox? Jillian Gottlieb Reveals Her Skincare Routine for Youthful Skin 57:45

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This episode is sponsored by SkinCeuticals: Get Face Lifted with A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum: a visible lift in a bottle The endless skincare ads and buzzwords can be overwhelming when you’re trying to be consistent with your skincare routine. In this episode, we're setting the record straight about what works and what doesn’t. Jillian Gottlieb …

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37. Eye Lift Myths, Pigmentation Fixes & Anti-Aging Facts You Need to Know With Dr. Prem Tripathi 42:52

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This episode is sponsored by SkinCeuticals: Get Face Lifted with A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum: a visible lift in a bottle We’ve all been there. Scrolling through social media, tempted by a red light mask or the “latest” serum that’s going to erase ten years overnight. In this episode, we cut through the noise and get real about what actually work…

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36. The Gut–Skin Connection: Dr. Remina Panjwani’s Functional Medicine Approach to Clear Skin 56:58

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This episode is sponsored by SkinCeuticals: Get Face Lifted with A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum: a visible lift in a bottle Ever wonder why skin issues like eczema seem to never fully go away, no matter how many creams or lotions you try? In this episode, we're going beyond the surface to uncover the deep-rooted causes of common skin issues. Dr. Re…

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Why We Write, Why We Live, with Miriam Toews 49:26

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An edited version of this conversation is now available as part of our collaboration with The Yale Review. Read it here: https://yalereview.org/article/shakespeare-and-company-interview-miriam-toews Trigger warning: This is a tender, funny, and hopeful conversation, that inevitably touches on the subjects of suicide and depression. Please be advise…

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35. Top Dermatologists Expose Retinoid Myths, Collagen Lies, and the Truth About Aluminum in Deodorants 29:13

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Are you second-guessing your skincare routine or wondering if those trendy products are all they’re cracked up to be? Well, today we’re answering the questions you’ve been asking us: no filters, no fluff, just real talk and expert advice. We’ll tell whether collagen is a scam, the truth about hormonal acne after getting an IUD, and how to treat the…

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Adam Levin Reads David Foster Wallace 1:06:21

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Adam Levin joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “Backbone,” by David Foster Wallace, which was published in The New Yorker in 2011. Levin, a winner of the New York Public Library’s Young Lions Fiction Award, is the author of the story collection “Hot Pink” and the novels “The Instructions,” “Bubblegum,” and “Mount Chicago.” Learn about your a…

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34. Lili Reinhart Gets Real About Acne, Self-Confidence, and Skincare That Heals 29:41

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This episode is sponsored by SkinCeuticals: Get Face Lifted with A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum: a visible lift in a bottle Ever spent hours worrying about a breakout? We’ve all been there, staring at that one pimple like it’s personally out to ruin your life. In this episode, we get real about acne, confidence, and the mental toll that comes with …

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33. Busting Beauty Myths: Botox Alternatives, Biotin, Clean Beauty and More! 48:13

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Have you fallen for skincare and hair care myths from TikTok or influencers? Don't worry, we’ve got your back! In this episode, we take a hard look at the trends, separate fact from fiction, and break down why you might be doing more harm than good with your routine. From silicone gels to the "magic" of biotin, we tackle it all with a dermatologist…

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How France Lost Its Way, with Andrew Hussey 1:08:23

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In this episode recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, historian and cultural critic Andrew Hussey joins Adam Biles to discuss his powerful new book, Fractured France: A Journey Through a Divided Nation. With wit, erudition, and decades of on-the-ground insight, Hussey examines how France—once the model of revolutionary ideals and republican uni…

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32. Why Your Low-Histamine Diet Isn’t Solving Your Hives (And What to Do Instead) with Jennifer Fugo 43:48

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This episode is sponsored by SkinCeuticals: Get Face Lifted with A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum: a visible lift in a bottle Dealing with chronic hives, random rashes, or persistent skin irritation? Jennifer Fugo, a clinical nutritionist and expert in chronic skin conditions, is here to share the truth behind histamine intolerance, the gut-skin conn…

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31. Ava Lee’s Hot Take on Hyped Skincare Trends, K-Beauty & Glowing Skin 47:33

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Philippe Sands: Pinochet, Walter Rauff, and the Shadows of History 1:06:38

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This week Adam Biles speaks with international lawyer and acclaimed author Philippe Sands about his latest book, 38 Londres Street: On Impunity, Pinochet in England and a Nazi in Patagonia. Building on East West Street and The Ratline, Sands traces the remarkable and disturbing links between Nazi officer Walter Rauff—architect of the mobile gas van…

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Karen Russell Reads Louise Erdrich 49:19

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Karen Russell joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Stone,” by Louise Erdrich, which was published in The New Yorker in 2019. Russell is the author of six books of fiction, including the story collections “Vampires in the Lemon Grove” and “Orange World and Other Stories” and the novels “Swamplandia!,” which was a finalist for the Pulitzer…

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30. The Truth About Beauty Media with Marie Claire’s Editor, Samanta Holender 41:16

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This episode is sponsored by SkinCeuticals: Get Face Lifted with A.G.E. Interrupter Ultra Serum: a visible lift in a bottle Glossy headlines, wild PR pitches, and the power to make or break a beauty trend - this week, we’re pulling back the curtain with Samantha Holender, Senior Beauty Editor at Marie Claire. She’s tested everything, sat through th…

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29. Hair Science, Supplements & the Truth About Hair Loss with Dr. Isabelle Raymond 38:37

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This week, the Skin Deep MDs dermatologists—Dr. Mamina Turegano, Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, and Dr. Jenny Liu—sit down with Dr. Isabelle Raymond, PhD, Head of Clinical and Medical Affairs at Nutrafol. Together they unpack the science of hair health and tackle the myths that confuse consumers. From the root causes of hair thinning to the realities of su…

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Moonlight Express: Monisha Rajesh on the Magic of Night Trains 58:35

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In this conversation recorded live at Shakespeare and Company, travel writer Monisha Rajesh talks about her new book Moonlight Express: Around the World by Night Train. From Paris to Istanbul, Scotland to India, the United States to Lapland, Rajesh explores the romance and realities of sleeper trains—where the carriages, the landscapes, and above a…

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28. Hydration, Gut–Skin Health & The Soup Cleanse with Elissa Goodman 49:17

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This week on the Skin Deep MDs, holistic nutritionist and cleanse expert Elissa Goodman joins Dr. Mamina Turegano, Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, and Dr. Jenny Liu to share how cancer and loss reshaped her approach to wellness—and why true healing should feel nourishing, not punishing. From hydration that actually hydrates (minerals matter) to calming the …

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27. Behind the White Coat: Life as Female Doctors in the Public Eye 52:01

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This week on Skin Deep MDs, Dr. Mamina Turegano and Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky are pulling back the curtain on what it’s really like to live online as physicians. From glamorous brand partnerships to savage troll comments and blurred personal-professional boundaries, the docs share unfiltered stories about navigating social media while maintaining credi…

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Twenty Writers, One Bookshop: The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews, now in paperback 1:18:21

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In this special episode of the Shakespeare and Company Interview Podcast, we celebrate the paperback release of The Shakespeare and Company Book of Interviews (Canongate), a compelling collection of literary conversations recorded live at our bookshop in Paris. Capturing a decade of rich, revealing discussions, the episode revisits unforgettable mo…

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26. Breaking Stereotypes: Life as a Neurosurgeon & Social Media Star with Betsy Grunch 52:48

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This week on Skin Deep MDs, we’re fangirling hard because we have the one and only Dr. Betsy Grunch, MD, FAANS, FACS, FCNS – also known to her millions of followers as @ladyspinedoc. Dr. Grunch is a board-certified neurosurgeon practicing at the Longstreet Clinic in Gainesville, Georgia. After earning her medical degree at the Medical College of Ge…

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Victor Lodato Reads Denis Johnson 1:30:37

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Victor Lodato joins Deborah Treisman to read and discuss “The Largesse of the Sea Maiden,” by Denis Johnson, which was published in The New Yorker in 2014. Lodato is a playwright and the author of the novels “Edgar and Lucy,” “Mathilda Savitch,” the winner of the PEN USA Award for fiction, and “Honey,” which came out in 2024. He has been publishing…

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25. Dermatologists Answer: Pregnancy-Safe Skincare, IUD Acne & More 30:29

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This week, the Skin Deep MDs dermatologists, Dr. Mamina Turegano and Dr. Lindsey Zubritsky, are answering YOUR most-asked questions in an unfiltered, dermatologist-approved Q&A session. From the truth about pregnancy-safe skincare to whether your IUD could be behind sudden breakouts, the docs break down myths, share real solutions, and give you ins…

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Small Girl, Big Ideas: Getting to know Mafalda, with Samanta Schweblin and Frank Wynne 55:10

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In this episode Adam speaks with translator Frank Wynne and Argentinian writer Samanta Schweblin about the first-ever English edition of Mafalda, the beloved Argentine comic strip by Quino (Archipelago Books). Together, they explore how this precocious, principled six-year-old girl—who challenged everything from soup to capitalism—shaped generation…