
The Audio Was Better
Two friends talking all things romance audiobooks - the writers that create them, the talent that brings them to life and the folks behind the scenes!
Episodes
19 episodes
Ep 19 - All About The Audies - Audio Publishers Assoc ED Michele Cobb
Each year, the Audio Publishers Association hosts an awards event to recognize excellence in audiobook production - The Audies. We sat down with APA Executive Director Michele Cobb to get some background on the impetus of The Audie ...
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Ep 18 - Xio Axelrod w/Benjamin Charles
Have you picked up a Xio Axelrod book before? I will admit I (Laura) had not and I've been MISSING OUT. We welcomed the USA Today Bestselling author and one of her dynamic duo of narrators, Benjamin Charles, onto the podcast to d...
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Ep 17 - Julia Whelan and Audiobrary
Acclaimed narrator Julia Whelan sat down with us to discuss the impetus of why she started Audiobrary, a new audiobook distribution app, as well as her book within the book, Casanova, LLC.Julia has narrated nearly 400 books in a variety...
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Ep 16 - Erin Mallon
Brittney and I have such respect for Erin and all the pots she keeps stirring as her creativity continues to grow. She sits down with us to discuss her new podcast, her partnership with Bixby Elliot, the Creativity Festival she's putting ...
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Episode 16
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Ep-15 End of Year Wrap Up (2023)
B and I sat down and wrapped up the crazy year that was 2023! We discussed bookish events, hit a little on what community issues we saw in 2023 but mainly talking about our favorite audiobooks and narration performances. We also mad...
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Episode 15
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Ep 14 - Kayla Grosse (+ Special Guests)
Join us as we chat with Kayla Grosse - author of I Like You Like That, Rein Me In and Trick Shot - about her upcoming audiobook release and the overall audiobook process for her as an indie author. Stick around long enough and we've got s...
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Ep 13 - Christian Fox
We were able to get Christian Fox to sit down for his first solo interview! We discussed some of the basics (his start, his process, etc) but really just chatted about what lead him to need to take a break from narration, what brought him...
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Ep 12 - Teddy Hamilton
We talked to Teddy Hamilton about how he can't say no to an audiobook LOLBUT REALLY, we talked with him about how his career has really boomed after the take off of Haunting Adeline, how did doesn't really have a niche and generally had...
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Episode 12
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Episode 11 - Elsie Silver, Katie Robinson (Hopeless, Author/Producer Relationship)
We had an amazing time talking with Elsie about how she navigated her way through audiobook production paths and ended up dual path with Tantor for her first series, Gold Rush Ranch, and indie with her Chestnut Springs series. We couldn't...
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Episode 11
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Episode 10 - Chaotic Romp Book Club - The Governess and the Orc
We're trying a little something different and we're trying out a pseudo book club style discussion. As always, we're a bit of a mess - mostly just vibes, not a lot of plot discussion! Episode 3 -
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Episode 10
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Ep 9 - Sierra Simone and Oscar Reyes - Lyonesse Trilogy
We had an amazing time facilitating the meet cute of one of our favorite authors, Sierra Simone, and her Tristan (and Saint Sebastian), Oscar Reyes. We discuss their past working relationship on the Thornchapel series and how they are cre...
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Episode 9
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Ep 8 - Kim Loraine & Meg Anne (authors of Mate Games series and Twisted Cross Ranch)
A little sneak peak at some upcoming audiobooks casting, our foray into a new 'book club' of sorts and an amazing chat with authors Kim Loraine and Meg Anne discussing the Twisted Cross Ranch series that's coming out and what they have in store...
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Episode 8
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1:08:21

Ep 7 - Beyond the Book(tok) - Objectification, Female Representation and Paid Promo
This week we changed it up and just reflected together on all the things that have been happening in our bookish communities and what longer term impact some of those behaviors can have.As we mention, all of these topics aren't closed a...
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Episode 7
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Ep 6 - Author CD Reiss (plus excited audiobook casting news!)
Join us as we sit down with CD Reiss to discuss her latest release, Crowne Jewel, and her process in crafting a compelling story and how we brings those to life via audiobooks. You'll also see she's super excited for her next venture into...
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Episode 6
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Ep 5 - Listener Roundtable
To end out the celebration of June is Audiobook Month, Brittney and I hosted a panel of fabulous super fans of audiobooks to chat all things listening, changes we've all seen in the industry and advise we have for folks just getting into audio!...
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Episode 5
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Ep 4 - Queer Narrator Round Table (Joel Froomkin, Jeremy Parker, Ron Butler, Will Watt)
Join the conversation surrounding tell authentic queer stories and learn about these four amazing narrators and their journey into narrating! Find the amazing stories they recommended from their own back catalog using the below links!...
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Episode 4
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Ep 3 - Andi Arndt, Nana Malone and Audio in Color
Join Brittney and I as we chat (mostly listen) with Andi Arndt and Nana Malone on their journey with Audio in Color and why access into independent audiobook publishing still has a long way to go.More about Audio in Color and Fundraisin...
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Ep 2 - Connor Crais
Join us as we chat all the things with narrator (and now author) Connor Crais. We're all excited to meet him in Chicago at Wild n Windy 2023...but is he nervous?We chat all things writing, narration, life and beyond!Enjoy ...
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Episode 2
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Ep 1 - We Are Messy - Getting to Know Us
Get to know us - your hosts Laura and Brittney. We talk about our friendship our journey into listening to romance audiobooks and our top narrators, authors and tropes, while along the way sharing some laughs, audiobook news and what we a...
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