Joel speaks to Ben Ambridge about how stories define our existence and his book that outlines the eight masterplots behind human behaviour. Joel explains how he can always tell when someone has never been in their overdraft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E30: Rachel Kushner's The Mars Room
11/11/2025 | 32 mins.
Romy Hall ends up in prison after killing her stalker. It's an excellent set-up to a novel, but does it deliver? The endorsements on the front cover certainly think so, but does Geordie Joel agree? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E29: Benedict Townsend's Book Club?
08/09/2025 | 1h 5 mins.
Joel is joined by writer and comedian Benedict Townsend who takes full control of the show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E28: Rhys James' You'll Like It When You Get There
26/08/2025 | 58 mins.
Joel speaks to stand up comedian and author of You'll Like It When You Get There, Rhys James, about his new book! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
E27: Joel and Lucas Oakeley Create A Character
20/05/2025 | 1h 6 mins.
Joel creates a whole new format for the book club and pulls in writer Lucas Oakeley to build a character from scratch. Expect dice, coin flips and... long necks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
hi my name is joel golby and welcome to my podcast where each week i recommend you a new book. it's out every tuesday. that's it. that's pretty much it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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