An Unexpected
Literary Podcast

Every week, host Adam Sockel interviews a popular member of the literary world about their passions beyond what they're known for. These longform, relaxed conversations show listeners a new side of some of their favorite content creators as well as provide insight into the things that inspire their work.

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Kermit in the chaos with Brad Meltzer

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Staging a story with Hannah Whitten

Passions & Prologues | E:33
In this chat, Hannah and Adam talk about where she learned to block a story scene by scene... on the stage!...
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We simply adore Lore with GennaRose Nethercott

Passions & Prologues | E:32
GennaRose Nethercott's book Thistlefoot, is all Adam has been able to talk about for months, now he gets to talk with the writer herself!...
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World of War...craftin' a mystery with Leah Konen

Passions & Prologues | E:31
In this discussion, Leah and Adam talk about their shared history with online gaming, whether a twist has to be unguessable for a book to be a mys...
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Bonus episode: Addin' to your TBR (etc.)!

Passions & Prologues
Adam's buddy Tina, from the popular Book Talk, etc., podcast , stops by to spend an hour offering up backlist book recommendations that are sure t...
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