Best Talk Bookish To Me Podcasts (2025)

1
#149 - Nonfiction November Book Recommendations 34:12

Play Pause

1d ago34:12

34:12

I go through phases with nonfiction, but November is the perfect time to share some of my favs with you. Aardvark Book Club https://aardvarkbookclub.com/ (use code TALKBOOKISH at check out to get your first book for only $4) Nonfiction Books Mentioned https://bookshop.org/lists/nonfiction-november-talk-bookish-to-me-podcastPatreon https://www.patre…

1
Joanna Scanlan (The Thick Of It / After Love / Slow Horses) • #374 1:01:52

7d ago1:01:52

1:01:52

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the fabulous actor JOANNA SCANLAN! Joanna's portfolio is truly inspiring and just a cursory glance at her IMDB page will take a good minute or two. This is a wonderful walk down not only memory lane but also the many plane…

1
Leslie Jones • Rewind Classic (Life: Part Two • special out 24/10 on Peacock) • #373 48:40

14d ago48:40

48:40

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the truly hilarious comic, writer and author, LESLIE JONES! Original writeup below, and for the record this is a top 5'er right here! So funny. ––––––––––––––––––––––––– An absolute award winner of an epi…

1
#148 - 10 Before the End | 10 books i wanna read before the end of the year 28:12

16d ago28:12

28:12

As the end of the year approaches it’s time to take stock of the books you still wanna read. Today’s episode is highlighting the 10 books I wanna read before the end of the year. Will I be able to do it? Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/ Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/tal…

1
Joey King • Rewind Classic (Bullet Train / The Princess / We Were The Lucky Ones) • #372 59:20

21d ago59:20

59:20

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the wonderful actor who's been in the game for years, JOEY KING! Original writeup below, but on second updated edit there is so much more besides all of this - and check the Patreon for extra Jessie the d…

1
Mark Kermode • The Resurrection • Rewind Classic ('Take' podcast / 'Screenshot' podcast / 'Surround Sound' book) • #371 51:31

27d ago51:31

51:31

By Brett Goldstein | QCODE

1
#147 - Books with Gilmore Girls Vibes 19:41

30d ago19:41

19:41

1
Adjani Salmon (Dreaming Whilst Black / Doctor Who / The Perfect Knight) • #370 54:40

1M ago54:40

54:40

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the absolutely wonderful actor and writer ADJANI SALMON! A thoroughly lovely one right here, as Brett catches up with the creator of the glorious series Dreaming Whilst Black, which at time of publishing is coming back imm…

1
Will Bridges (All Of You / Stranger Things / Black Mirror) • #369 1:07:09

1M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the glorious writer, producer and director WILL BRIDGES! As the pre-victory lap continues in celebration of the release of All Of You continues, Brett is joined by colleague and friend Will who directed it and worked on th…

1
#146 - Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson [BOOK DISCUSSION] 52:23

1M ago52:23

52:23

IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for Not Quite Dead Yet by Holly Jackson. Author’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hojay92 Brandon’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bran_the_reader/ Jules YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Julesbooksandthings Join Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Buy merch: https://www.bonf…

1
Imogen Poots (All Of You / Green Room / Knight Of Cups) • #368 57:45

2M ago57:45

57:45

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the truly fabulous actor and co-star of 'All Of You', IMOGEN POOTS! In good time for the release of All Of You, Imogen joins Brett for a rare in-person episode which is a true joy to behold. Of course we get to hear about …

1
Taylor Kitsch (American Primeval / Friday Night Lights / Dark Wolf) • #367 50:16

2M ago50:16

50:16

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with actor, producer and director TAYLOR KITSCH! A lovely meetup with Brett and Taylor, as the two get acquainted via life, death and movies in fine fashion. As always it's a real treasure as we hear about so many angles and tr…

1
#145 - Fall Reading Guide (backlist & new releases) 21:31

2M ago21:31

21:31

Fall is upon us and I do believe it’s the coziest time of year which means lots of time to curl up with a good book. But what books should you be reading? I have compiled some recommendations both new and old to get you started. Aardvark Book Club https://aardvarkbookclub.com/ Use code TALKBOOKISH to get your first book for $4 Books mentioned + eve…

1
Chris Columbus (The Thursday Murder Club / Home Alone / Gremlins) • #366 49:58

2M ago49:58

49:58

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the esteemed and ultra prolific filmmaker CHRIS COLUMBUS! An absolute joy of an episode featuring someone who is a true mainstay and firm fixture of the modern cinematic universe. You wll have almost certainly seen at leas…

1
Steven Cree • The Resurrection (All Of You / Outlander / Heads Of State) • #365 55:57

2M ago55:57

55:57

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe (again) with the brilliant actor and very lovely man STEVEN CREE! The RESURRECTION! Back once again (with the ill behaviour), here's a perfect catch up in resurrected form with the excellent friend of the show and friend of Bre…

1
#144 - Let's Go Camping! 25:26

2M ago25:26

25:26

To send in your confessions [email protected] or Instagram @talkbookispodcast Books Mentioned + more recs https://bookshop.org/lists/let-s-go-camping Juniper Books https://juniperbooks.com/ Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/ Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/talkbo…

1
Charlie Day (Always Sunny... / Honey Don't / Mythic Quest) • #364 53:09

3M ago53:09

53:09

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the fabulous actor and writer CHARLIE DAY! If you're even feintly versed in the world of 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia', you'll be very well acquainted with the work of Charlie. But in the event that you are not, you …

1
Zach Braff • Rewind Classic (A Good Person / Garden State / Scrubs) • #363 59:50

3M ago59:50

59:50

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with wonderful actor and improviser ZACH BRAFF! Dearest Films To Be Buried With crew! Last week was the Tony Hale Rewind Classic. This week we have the Zach Braff Rewind Classic. The season is indeed transmitt…

1
#143 - Popcorn Thrillers ~ what they are and which ones we recommend 45:49

3M ago45:49

45:49

What exactly is a popcorn thriller and which ones do I recommend? That’s what today’s episode is all about. PLUS The Reader Confessional…a new segment where I share your reader confessions and hot takes. To send in your confessions [email protected] or Instagram @talkbookispodcast Aardvark Book Club https://aardvarkbookclub.com/ Get your…

1
Tony Hale • Rewind Classic (Arrested Development / Inside Out 2 / Veep) • #362 1:02:48

3M ago1:02:48

1:02:48

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with wonderful actor and improviser TONY HALE! Dearest Films To Be Buried With crew! You've just seen the recent season of Rewind episodes come your way, with freshly polished and thoroughly rinsed iterations …

1
Glenn Moore (Mock The Week / Live At The Apollo / Please Sir, Glenn I Have Some Moore?) • #361 1:03:30

3M ago1:03:30

1:03:30

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the very hilarious comic GLENN MOORE! A lovely gathering of Brett and Glenn as the two get into this whole mess of life and films, and extract some sense out of the whole situation. Glenn is game of course from the beginni…

1
#142 - Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid [BOOK DISCUSSION] 48:49

3M ago48:49

48:49

IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for Atmosphere by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Author’s website: https://taylorjenkinsreid.com/ Wendy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendys_inspired_reads/ Wendy’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@WendysInspiredReads Hannah’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_teachers_tbr/ Hannah’s YouTube: htt…

1
Zainab Johnson • The Resurrection (Hijabs Off / She The People / Upload) • #360 55:54

3M ago55:54

55:54

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe (again) with the comic, actor, writer and producer ZAINAB JOHNSON! The RESURRECTION! The venue for this resurrection is the beginning of Zainab's holday, where we catch her getting ready to turn all devices onto airplane mode. …

1
Mark Gatiss (Bookish / The League Of Gentlemen / Sherlock) • #359 59:50

4M ago59:50

59:50

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the writer, actor, author and esteemed multi-hyphenate MARK GATISS! Mark has had involvement on screens of all sizes, not to mention just about all media available, and is a beloved presence in the creative world. A quick …

1
#141 - Welcome to the Island 31:55

4M ago31:55

31:55

Ditch the mainland and escape to the islands with me! Check out Aardvark Book Club and use my code TALKBOOKISH to get your first book for only $4 https://aardvarkbookclub.com/ Books Mentioned + more recs https://bookshop.org/lists/welcome-to-the-island Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookis…

1
Justin Hartley (Smallville / This Is Us / Tracker) • #358 54:08

4M ago54:08

54:08

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the powerful actor, producer and director JUSTIN HARTLEY! Justin's been on the screen and stage for decades now and will hopefully be a face and voice you are well familiar with. But even if you're less aware of Justin, th…

1
David Dastmalchian (The Life Of Chuck / Late Night With The Devil / Oppenheimer) • #357 1:04:57

4M ago1:04:57

1:04:57

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the glorious and great DAVID DASTMALCHIAN! A really lovely, fun and extremely touching episode which contains multitudes. David's been putting in work for years and will very much be a face you'll recognise, if not a name …

1
#140 - Mid Year Book Freak Out Tag 20:42

4M ago20:42

20:42

Reading Goals Check In + my reading year so far Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/ Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/talkbookishpodcast/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast? https://forms.gle/KtaEnr2Z8eKi6E1x8

1
Adam Scott • Rewind Classic (Severance / Party Down / Parks & Recreation) • #356 55:42

4M ago55:42

55:42

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with wonderful actor ADAM SCOTT! This Rewind is from April 13th 2023, originally episode 243, which was a total delight and really cool glimpse at what makes Adam cinematically tick. Those who know Adam's work…

1
Harold Perrineau • Rewind Classic (Oz / Lost / Romeo + Juliet) • #355 50:36

5M ago50:36

50:36

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with amazing actor HAROLD PERRINEAU! This Rewind is from September 18th 2023, originally episode 264, a really enjoyable and very fun time with Harold. Below is the original writeup: ––––––––––––––––––––––––– …

1
#139 - Summer Reading Guide (backlist & new releases) 24:19

5M ago24:19

24:19

Summer is here and that means you probably have more time to read. But what books should you be reading? I have compiled some recommendations both new and old to get you started. Aardvark Book Club https://aardvarkbookclub.com/ Use code TALKBOOKISH to get your first book for $4 Books mentioned + even more recs: https://bookshop.org/lists/summer-rea…

1
Heléne Yorke • Rewind Classic (The Other Two / Masters Of Sex / The Good Fight) • #354 58:29

5M ago58:29

58:29

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the excellent comic actor and performer HELÉNE YORKE! This Rewind is from July 4th 2023, originally episode 255, a bright and breezy fun ride with Heléne on top form! Below is the original writeup: ––––––…

1
Danny & Michael Philippou (RackaRacka / Talk To Me / Bring Her Back) • #353 52:10

5M ago52:10

52:10

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the pure twin-force of directing energy DANNY & MICHAEL PHILIPPOU! In a rare one-off first for Films To Be Buried With, Brett is joined by two people at once (and on one computer mic!), who happen to be two of the most int…

1
#138 - "It Girl" Reading List 13:02

5M ago13:02

13:02

Books Mentioned + more recs https://bookshop.org/lists/it-girl-reading-list Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/ Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/talkbookishpodcast/ Interested in being a guest on the podcast? https://forms.gle/KtaEnr2Z8eKi6E1x8…

1
Sam Richardson • Rewind Classic (I Think You Should Leave / Veep / The Detroiters) • #352 1:14:22

5M ago1:14:22

1:14:22

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the wonderful and hilarious SAM RICHARDSON! This Rewind is from June 21st 2023, originally episode 253, and a really great one as you'll very likely have been treated to more work from Sam in the time sin…

1
Kyle MacLachlan • Rewind Classic (Twin Peaks / Blue Velvet / Dune / Showgirls) • #351 1:09:01

6M ago1:09:01

1:09:01

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the absolute FTBBW show idol and long term love KYLE MacLACHLAN! This Rewind is from January 31st 2024, not so far back in time, originally episode 284, featuring someone very dear to not only all of our …

1
#137 - Mommy Dearest: Stories About Motherhood 21:37

6M ago21:37

21:37

This one is dedicated to the mothers, future and soon to be mothers, and those who want to be mothers but can’t. Books Mentioned + more recs https://bookshop.org/lists/mommy-dearest-stories-about-motherhoodPatreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/ Merch https://www.bonfire.com/store/t…

1
Bill Hader • Rewind Classic (Barry / SNL / Trainwreck) • #350 58:18

6M ago58:18

58:18

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the always awesome and funny writer, comic and actor BILL HADER! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 30th June 2022. It's me on the intro/outro (your producer Bud…

1
Taylor Tomlinson • Rewind Classic (Quarter-Life Crisis / Have It All / Look At You) • #349 1:02:19

6M ago1:02:19

1:02:19

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the really hilarious comic with a slew of specials in tow, TAYLOR TOMLINSON! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 2nd February 2023. It's me on the intro/outro (yo…

1
#136 - Destination: New York City 27:24

6M ago27:24

27:24

This is the start of a new series on the podcast celebrating the settings of books. Today's destination is New York City! Are you checking a bag? more NYC books: https://bookshop.org/lists/destination-new-york-city Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/ Merch https://www.bonfire.co…

1
Judd Apatow • Rewind Classic (40 Year Old Virgin / Knocked Up / King Of Staten Island) • #348 1:06:56

6M ago1:06:56

1:06:56

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! A REWIND CLASSIC! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with showrunner, screenwriter, producer, comic, author and more JUDD APATOW! Below will be the original writeup for this episode which originally aired on 3th March 2022. It's me on the intro/outro (your produ…

1
Nish Kumar (The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special • Part 2) • #347 1:15:21

7M ago1:15:21

1:15:21

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with long-term show friend, hilarious comic and insightful podcaster NISH KUMAR! It's The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special! How many times has Nish died on here? Only the most astute, 20/20 vision…

1
Episode 12: Lets Talk Rebecca Yarros & the Fourth Wing Phenomenon 1:08:39

7M ago1:08:39

1:08:39

In this episode, lets talk all this Rebecca Yarros: the good, the bad, the ugly and the enjoyable of the Empyrean Series which has taken the Romantasy genre by (onyx) storm As always, SPOILERS SPOILERS SPOILERS. SWEARING. MATURE CONTENT. AND AGAIN- SPOILERS! Find us on Socials! insta @ WickedGoodBookClub Tiktok: WickedGoodBookClub Music credit: Ete…

1
#135 - Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney [BOOK DISCUSSION] 47:33

7M ago47:33

47:33

IMPORTANT NOTE: This episode contains spoilers for Beautiful Ugly by Alice Feeney. Author’s website: https://www.alicefeeney.com/ Angie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angiesciencemama/ Angie’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bookmama26 Jessie’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/readingwithjess_/ Jessie’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.co…

1
Nish Kumar (The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special • Part 1) • #346 1:19:34

7M ago1:19:34

1:19:34

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with long-term show friend, hilarious comic and insightful podcaster NISH KUMAR! It's The Absolutely On Time Frankly Early Films Of The Year 2O24 Special! How many times has Nish died on here? Only the most astute, 20/20 vision…

1
Peter Straughan (Conclave / The Men Who Stare At Goats / Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy) • #345 51:09

7M ago51:09

51:09

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with the award winning screenwriter, playwright and author PETER STRAUGHAN! Fresh off Peter's Oscar win (and multi nominations) for Conclave, here's a rare chance to catch him in non-promo mode and in post-win glow mode. It's a…

1
#134 - Climate Fiction Book Recommendations 27:25

7M ago27:25

27:25

Climate Fiction, or Cli-Fi, is a growing branch of literature that deals with the effects of climate change on human society. Looking to dive in? We’re hoping to help! The Light Pirate discussion: https://www.youtube.com/live/Fyfo52LwJ5k?si=APqXqDlTF6RZcAC7Alees IG https://www.instagram.com/literatelyalees/ Alees YT https://www.youtube.com/@literat…

1
Tim Key (part 2 of 2) (The Ballad Of Wallis Island / No More Jockeys / Alan Partridge) • #344 44:00

7M ago44:00

44:00

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with comic, actor, writer and poet TIM KEY! This is the second and final part... As well as being a unique individual in his own right, Tim is also one of those 'six degrees' people who you can get to and from just about anyone…

1
Tim Key (part 1 of 2) (The Ballad Of Wallis Island / No More Jockeys / Alan Partridge) • #344 1:15:58

7M ago1:15:58

1:15:58

LOOK OUT! It’s only Films To Be Buried With! Join your host Brett Goldstein as he talks life, death, love and the universe with comic, actor, writer and poet TIM KEY! This is the first of a two parter... As well as being a unique individual in his own right, Tim is also one of those 'six degrees' people who you can get to and from just about anyone…

1
#133 - Spring Reading Guide (backlist & new releases) 20:05

8M ago20:05

20:05

Here’s your handy dandy guide to what you should be picking up and reading this spring. Books mentioned + even more recs: https://bookshop.org/lists/spring-reading-guide-talk-bookish-to-me-podcastJoin my Patreon https://www.patreon.com/talkbookishpodcast Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/talkbookishpodcast/ Talk Bookish to Me merch h…