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Underrated book podcasts worth a listen
50 Books podcasts that have kept going for two years or more without making Apple Podcasts' charts, all free to listen to and with an episode out in the last month.
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- Books shows
- Not on Apple Podcasts' charts
- Going for 2 years or more, with 50 episodes or more
- Out on a steady schedule, without long breaks
- An episode out in the last month
- Longest running first
The list
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1. The Tolkien Professor
- Length
- 1 hr 35 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 673
- Since
- 2009
The Tolkien Professor podcast is a series of lectures, discussions, and seminars on the works of J.R.R. Tolkien by Corey Olsen, President of Signum…
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2. Beneath Ceaseless Skies Audio Fiction Podcasts
- Length
- 31 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 300
- Since
- 2013
Audio podcasts of short stories from Beneath Ceaseless Skies Online Magazine.
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3. The Worst Bestsellers
- Length
- 1 hr 31 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 310
- Since
- 2014
We read stuff so you don't have to.
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4. The Archive Project
- Length
- 58 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 573
- Since
- 2014
In partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting, Literary Arts is building a retrospective of some of the most engaging talks from the world’s best writers…
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5. Medieval Death Trip
- Length
- 59 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 133
- Since
- 2014
A podcast exploring the wit and weirdness of medieval texts
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6. First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 600
- Since
- 2015
First Draft: A Dialogue on Writing is a weekly show featuring in-depth interviews with fiction, non-fiction, essay, and poetry writers. First Draft: A…
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7. The Comics Canon
- Length
- 1 hr 18 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 295
- Since
- 2016
The Comics Canon is the podcast that reads, reviews, and renders judgment on the greatest comic book stories of yesterday and today. Each episode, Curt Holman…
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8. Teen Creeps
- Length
- 1 hr 11 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 533
- Since
- 2016
Grownup comedians Kelly Nugent and Lindsay Katai discuss the trashy teen horror of their awkward neon youth - from the rise of MTV to the fall of ... well, MTV…
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9. Alzabo Soup
- Length
- 1 hr 4 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 532
- Since
- 2016
Alzabo Soup is a literary analysis podcast where we literally become our favorite authors by devouring portions of their brains. We do chapter-by-chapter…
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10. Book Cougars Podcast: Two Middle-Aged Women on the Hunt for a Good Read
- Length
- 1 hr 37 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 271
- Since
- 2016
Chris and Emily discuss books and literary adventures
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11. Mythgard's Exploring The Lord of the Rings
- Length
- 1 hr 51 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 388
- Since
- 2017
Join The Tolkien Professor, Dr. Corey Olsen, on a sentence-by-sentence journey through the text of Tolkien's epic fairy story, and explore Middle-earth…
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12. Spybrary Spy Podcast
- Length
- 51 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 311
- Since
- 2017
Spybrary is a podcast for fans of spy books, spy tv and spy movies since 2017. We bring you author interviews and reader discussions on our favorite spy books…
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13. Awesome Truth: A Wrestling Book Club
- Length
- 34 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 248
- Since
- 2017
The only thing better than watching wrestling and complaining about wrestling is reading about wrestling. That's why we have Awesome Truth, the internet's…
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14. Bend the Knee: A Song of Ice and Fire Podcast
- Length
- 45 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 516
- Since
- 2017
Bend the knee and join us each week as we re-read the epic fantasy series, A Song of Ice and Fire by George R. R. Martin. Each episode will contain a small…
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15. Writer's Routine
- Length
- 59 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 424
- Since
- 2017
How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about their writing day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they…
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16. Shojo & Tell: A Manga Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 38 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 138
- Since
- 2017
A manga discussion podcast focusing on shojo (and josei!) series that make your heart go doki-doki. Covering classics like CLAMP’s “Cardcaptor Sakura” and Yuu…
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17. Not A Podcast ASOIAF Re-Read Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 26 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 373
- Since
- 2018
The one true A SONG OF ICE AND FIRE Re-Read Podcast by PoorQuentyn and ManuclearBomb
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18. 3 Books With Neil Pasricha
- Length
- 1 hr 19 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 222
- Since
- 2018
3 Books is a completely insane and totally epic 22-year-long quest to uncover and discuss the 1000 most formative books in the world. Each chapter discusses the…
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19. Derry Public Radio - A Stephen King Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 14 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 300
- Since
- 2018
Welcome to the basement of the Derry Civic Center. Pay no mind to the strange sounds coming from behind the Unfound Door. It’s just your ka-tet, who are here to…
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20. Weird Science Marvel Comics Weekly Review Shows
- Length
- 1 hr 2 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 834
- Since
- 2018
Home of the most honest Weekly Marvel Comics Review Shows. Other Marvel podcasts can fight over Marvel movies and television shows - We love Marvel comics…
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21. Mean Book Club
- Length
- 1 hr 28 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 199
- Since
- 2018
Mean Book Club the Podcast: Four ladies (UCB-NY, BuzzFeed, College Humor, Impractical Jokers) read, discuss & make fun of NYT bestselling books with little…
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22. Athrabeth
- Length
- 1 hr 11 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 122
- Since
- 2018
Athrabeth is a monthly podcast that invites you down the lesser trod paths of Tolkien's Legendarium. Each episode we pick a single chapter, essay, fragment…
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23. My Marvelous Year
- Length
- 1 hr 11 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 409
- Since
- 2018
Dave, Charlotte & Zack read the essential Marvel Comics universe, one publication year at a time, starting with Fantastic Four #1 in the 1960’s and…
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24. Slightly Foxed
- Length
- 57 min
- Releases
- Every few months
- Episodes
- 61
- Since
- 2018
The independent-minded book review magazine that combines good looks, good writing and a personal approach. Slightly Foxed introduces its readers to books…
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25. The Protectors® with Jason Piccolo
- Length
- 24 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 539
- Since
- 2019
The original The Protectors® podcast, established in 2019, is about great conversations with interesting people, from veterans and leaders to athletes…
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26. The Crossway Podcast
- Length
- 40 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 537
- Since
- 2019
This is The Crossway Podcast, a show where we sit down with authors each week for thoughtful interviews about the Bible, theology, church history, and the…
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27. The Wheel Weaves Podcast: A Wheel of Time Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 521
- Since
- 2019
Welcome to The Wheel Weaves Podcast!! The Wheel Weaves is a Wheel of Time podcast suitable for first time readers. Join Dani and Brett as they journey into…
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28. One True Podcast
- Length
- 58 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 195
- Since
- 2019
One True Podcast explores all things related to Hemingway, his work, and his world. The show is hosted by Mark Cirino and produced by Michael Von Cannon. Join…
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29. Pod and Prejudice
- Length
- 1 hr 13 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 190
- Since
- 2019
Becca has read all of Jane Austen's work. Molly literally does not know who Mrs. Bennet is. Together, they venture into Austen's world of romance, biting…
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30. Planes, Trains and Comic Books
- Length
- 1 hr 3 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 466
- Since
- 2019
In "Planes, Trains, and Comic Books" comic enthusiasts Matt Hansen and John Johnson read, discuss, and review comic book story arcs. Matt and John take a deep…
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31. Bearded Comic Bro Podcast
- Length
- 37 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 317
- Since
- 2020
Just a comic fan sharing his thoughts on all things comics. Check out the Bearded Comic Bro on Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube Listen as Bearded Comic Bro…
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32. Wish I'd Known Then: a Podcast for Self Published Indie Writers
- Length
- 43 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 340
- Since
- 2020
Indie authors Jami Albright and Sara Rosett interview authors focusing on lessons learned about writing, marketing, and self-publishing.
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33. Poem-a-Day
- Length
- 4 min
- Releases
- Daily
- Episodes
- 2,509
- Since
- 2020
Poem-a-Day is the original, daily poetry series featuring new poems by today’s poets. Produced by the Academy of American Poets, this free digital series is…
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34. Running Book Reviews with Alan and Liz
- Length
- 1 hr 25 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 164
- Since
- 2020
All types of running related books are reviewed by two non-elite track, road and trail runners. Observation and description of running books intended to inform…
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35. The Sanderlanche Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 37 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 301
- Since
- 2020
Experience Brandon Sanderson’s books as if they were brand new again with newbies Jaymee, Joe and Dac and their Sanderson sherpa, Data.
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36. The Writing Life
- Length
- 47 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 202
- Since
- 2020
We’re a podcast for anyone who writes. Every week we talk to writers about their writing journeys and techniques, from early career debuts to self-publishers…
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37. The Shakespeare and Company Interview
- Length
- 54 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 217
- Since
- 2020
Discover your next favourite book, or take a deep dive into the mind of an author you love, with The Shakespeare and Company Interview podcast. Now also the…
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38. Books in the Freezer - A Horror Fiction Podcast
- Length
- 58 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 201
- Since
- 2020
A horror book recommendation show where I, Stephanie, and a guest pick a niche topic in horror and recommend three books with temperature based scariness…
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39. Life and Books and Everything
- Length
- 58 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 200
- Since
- 2020
Life and Books and Everything is a podcast hosted by Kevin DeYoung where discussions center on, well, life and books and everything. As a church pastor and…
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40. The Shift with Sam Baker
- Length
- 58 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 319
- Since
- 2020
The Shift is a podcast that aims to tell the truth about being a woman post-40, created and hosted by writer and broadcaster, Sam Baker. Did you ever wonder why…
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41. Beatles Books
- Length
- 42 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 111
- Since
- 2020
A podcast that chats to a wide variety of Beatle authors and writers. What inspired them to add their entry into a library of over 1000 books? If you like the…
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42. Walking With Dante
- Length
- 28 min
- Releases
- Twice a week
- Episodes
- 518
- Since
- 2020
Ever wanted to read Dante's Divine Comedy? Come along with us! We're not lost in the scholarly weeds. (Mostly.) We're strolling through the greatest work (to…
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43. Progressively Horrified
- Length
- 1 hr 34 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 361
- Since
- 2020
A podcast that holds horror to standards horror never agreed to. Hosts Jeremy Whitley, Ben Kahn, Emily Martin and guests watch, read, listen to, and check out…
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44. ketabgard | کتابگرد
- Length
- 1 hr 23 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 131
- Since
- 2020
به نظرم زندگی هر آدمی مثل یک کتاب است که میشود خواندش. در پادکست کتابگرد با آدمهای مختلف حرف میزنم، قصهٔ زندگیشان را میشنوم و سعی میکنم کتابی را که ممکن…
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45. The Glitterbois
- Length
- 40 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 248
- Since
- 2020
The Glitterbois are two blokes (and then some) with an intense and long-lived love for the rich role-playing game worlds created by Palladium Books. Join us…
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46. Behind the Page: The Eli Marks Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 6 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 130
- Since
- 2021
Each episode presents a reading of the next chapter from an Eli Marks mystery, along with expert interviews and fun background information.
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47. The Last Comic Shop Podcast
- Length
- 1 hr 1 min
- Releases
- Weekly
- Episodes
- 315
- Since
- 2021
The Last Comic Shop is a podcast dedicated to saving one of the great literary art forms: Comics! Weekly reviews and recommendations for comic book fans both…
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48. Reading McCarthy
- Length
- 1 hr 10 min
- Releases
- Monthly
- Episodes
- 67
- Since
- 2021
READING MCCARTHY is a podcast devoted to the consideration and discussion of the works of one of our greatest American writers, Cormac McCarthy. Each episode…
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49. Veteran Made with Carey Kight
- Length
- 54 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 185
- Since
- 2021
Unfiltered conversations with Hollywood directors, acclaimed actors, visionary producers, best-selling authors, and sports media personalities who are…
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50. Wild Precious Life
- Length
- 57 min
- Releases
- Every two weeks
- Episodes
- 150
- Since
- 2021
Join author, educator, and learner, Annmarie Kelly as she laughs, cries, and kvetches with the writers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and wanderers who inspire…
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