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“David is the most thoughtful & present interviewer. He and guests both bring forward such incredible insights & wisdom in each conversation. Listening to this show makes me a more attentive reader, a more inspired creative, and a more hopeful human in general!”
Alli_Dillard via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/22/24
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“Such a wonderful podcast replete with hearty and engaging literary conversations! I learn so much each episode. I happily signed up as a Patreon subscriber for more literary content and context.
Love David’s deep interviewing style and close reading ethos. Keep up the excellent work, David!”
Foudefafa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/12/24
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“I have been following David Naimon’s podcasts for years and there are many episodes that I have saved and return to from time to time because they both inspire, and inform, my writing. I have not found another podcast in which an interviewer engages so intelligently and sincerely with the...”Read full review »
JodieSD via Apple Podcasts ·
New Zealand ·
11/11/24
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“One of the literary podcasts out there!”
evie9 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/11/24
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“Between the Covers is an education and an invitation. I am so grateful for Naimon’s generosity and the brilliance he clarifies, exudes, and convenes. BTC is a gem of a podcast.”
llama luddite via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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“David Naimon brings unparalleled preparation, interest, and love for literature to each of these interviews. One of my favorite literary podcasts. Authentically earnest.”
myvanityplate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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“Such a thoughtful, intelligent, and humane offering to listeners about how to live in this world and how to relate to one another with sensitivity and care. I know of no other podcast where I am so routinely awakened to a new way of being in the world.”
Midwest Bluebird via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/10/24
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“Host David Naimon is the deepest and most widely informed reader … I don’t know how he does it. I guess his love of what writing can do takes him so far and wide. I love seeing a new show in my feed, and knowing I’ll be on a rangy adventure that will have me buying books and sharing the show. I...”Read full review »
Tammerie Day via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/09/24
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“I have been listening to this podcast for 4 years and I also support David Naimon's valuable work on Patreon. I have never heard a comparable podcast and don't know where to start. Maybe it's because I am an author myself and also host readings and this podcast enriches me both in my...”Read full review »
Oliwka Ha via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
11/08/24
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“BTC is a genre-unto-itself. There is David (Naimon, your host) and David’s guest and then there are your ears. Something world-making goes down each go-around. You feel through your ears the pay-off that could only/must inevitably follow from the seemingly infinite attention David paid to that...”Read full review »
Duncan; via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“Between the Covers has the most thoughtful conversations and I hear of so many amazing books and authors from it”
SusBrod via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“Easily the most considered and well-researched literary conversation available. A careful and respectful host, Naimon is capable of asking questions that penetrate and illuminate material that is always challenging and profound. Sometimes I think the questions this show unhesitatingly asks are a...”Read full review »
Kay Torn via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“Truly useful explorations of thought, Art, feeing, ways of being.
I am so grateful this exists. You may love it more than you can imagine.”
tiny tyny via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“This show is amazing, David is such an intentional interviewer who does his homework like no other podcast host I’ve ever encountered. We cannot take his work for granted! (plus all my favorite writers also love and appear on this show)”
p.s. u via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
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“I get so much out of this podcast and David Naimon’s insightful, reverent, and well researched questions. I often listen to episodes more than once!”
Cait Gall via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/08/24
“I mean it.”
Ben Jammin! via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/24
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“Best resource for inquisitive readers, writers, and people interested in the high craft of the interview and the artful conversation. David is an exemplar of the human form.”
J Leigh D via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/24
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“Finding token Jews to back up false claims of genocide shortly before the anniversary of 10/7. Are you kidding me?”
nothappytodaythanks via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/25/24
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“Great authors and at times very good conversations, but I have a hard time getting past Naimon. He just talks and talks and talks and talks and the authors rarely get a word in. The show is not about you, Naimon. It’s about the authors and the books. On the latest episode, he introduces Hammad...”Read full review »
WeeTimorousBeastie via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
09/27/24
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“Excellent guests but someone with radio production expertise please give the host an executive producer editing hand. The extremely verbose 5 million minute intros and questions need to be edited down immensely, better audio quality and a little bit of production value could go a long way! This...”Read full review »
Palmitas7 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/23/24
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“The questions David asks are penetrating and almost uniformly provoke authors’ penetrating and new insights into their own work. A gift to authors and to us as listeners.”
SonjaRuth via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
02/29/24
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“David’s careful, deeply curious attention to texts, and the smart and enthusiastic connections he makes among them, is an aural antidote for the speed and superficiality with which so much other discourse charges itself in the name of commercial optimization. These are beautifully rendered,...”Read full review »
P.P. Bub via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/17/24
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“David’s podcast are incredible in the depth of care he takes with the writers and their work. The results are consistently special conversations.”
Davidbryanjordan via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
11/08/23
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“David Naimon interviewing a guest reminds me of Bruce Springsteen in concert, speaking between songs. We hit all the tangents, head forward, move back a little, make a circle, then another tangent and maybe another circle before we get to the end of his question. At the end, we’re not sure what...”Read full review »
Daly City Dollar Tree via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/23
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“Older episodes, see the China Miéville episode, get right to the point. We hear him come in before we’ve even spent two minutes listening. I tried to listen to the Mariana Enriquez episode but was dismayed when nearly twenty minutes had passed and the host was still talking to himself. I got to...”Read full review »
Teabaggindragon via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
09/27/23
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“David Naimon’s interviews are the best I’ve ever heard and the guests on his show seem to think so too. He introduces me to many writers I’ve not heard of but who I often find to be super interesting. I find myself reading many of the books introduced to me through this podcast. I look forward to...”Read full review »
kimmanleyort via Apple Podcasts ·
Canada ·
08/24/23
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“I can say unequivocally this is truly the ideal podcast for literature. No other podcast reveals the spirit of a book quite like this one—the interviews with authors is rich in both content and language. I love listening to the words chosen to express thinking, in addition to the pleasure of...”Read full review »
Imparcticle via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/21/23
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“Truly the best literary interview podcast out there. David reads and researches extensively, posing questions that make every interview deep and insightful. I’m so grateful for this podcast. ❤️”
nolakate via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/11/23
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“David Naimon’s series of 12 episodes in 2022 called “Crafting with Ursula” is such loving homage to one of my favorite writers. I looked forward to every conversation and I was never disappointed. The selection of writers to engage in these themed interviews is so well-conceived. Each had unique...”Read full review »
SA happy via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/23
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“David Naimon, the guests are pleasantly surprised by your depth of research and so am I. Every episode. If these podcast episodes were paintings, you’d be up there with the greats. I just finished listening to the Ngugi Wa Thiong’o interview. It felt like there was no bias — just two persons...”Read full review »
Podista Faith via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/13/23
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“The long form allows for deeper conversations. The questions are well informed holding thoughtful twists going beyond the standard banter.
I often listen and take notes or listen and do some handwork (stitching or knitting or laborious drawing). The poets are almost all new to me and I love...”Read full review »
objectplace via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/31/23
“First time listener here. But won’t be the last. The Gabrielle Bates interview was my gateway drug to this wonderful gem. What a thoughtful, brilliant conversation. The host does an amazing job of connecting with the guest writer. And clearly, he does his homework, so he can go deep beneath the...”Read full review »
omniliesa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/30/23
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“So grateful I stumbled on this in a twitter post. It lights up my love for art and lengthens my to-read list with an urgency.”
Michelle Cohrene via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/27/22
“Between the Covers is to me what Car Talk was to my father: the radio show that has earned our quiet devotion through its deep craft knowledge, curiosity, and the fun it adds to our lives. In one episode, host David Naimon described his preparation work as an attempt to 'center someone in the...”Read full review »
Sarah Matsui via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/27/22
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“Truly a gold standard in podcasting, David Naimon is a consummate host (does not! interrupt! guests!), and listening regularly to Between the Covers is an entire education in itself. Do listen and support this podcast’s Patreon!”
Han VanderHart via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
08/25/21
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“This is the food I need as an interdisciplinary musician. Thank you!”
kushkaOR via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
07/17/21
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“This show is incredible, David’s insightful questions never fail to tease out extraordinary moments from impeccably chosen guests. I’ve listened to several more than twice. If you still need convincing look up George Saunders’ video endorsement of David’s skills. Then tell your friends.”
MattJohnCook via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
07/12/21
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“David, host of the Between the Covers podcast, highlights all aspects of writing and more in this can’t miss podcast! The host and expert guests offer insightful advice and information that is helpful to anyone that listens!”
malfoxley via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/10/21
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“You just can’t get better than this. Reliably excellent episodes to sink into...”
pdx011 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/15/21
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“Natalie Diaz!! Wow, parts I & II, fantastic!”
RosemariB via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
12/13/20
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“Just listened to the episode with Jenny Offil about Weather... wow! Great job! Illuminating conversation, it was hard at times to connect with an unhinged narrator!”
Sra. O via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/21/20
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“Insightful and eye opening, even if you haven’t read the work they are discussing. David thinks critically and is remarkably well-researched: carefully composing his questions and directing the conversation. Truly the best podcast to which I’ve had the pleasure of listening.”
steph1927 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
06/16/20
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“Really love the show and your preparation for your guests. The interviews are in-depth and provide really insightful tips for nonfiction writers.”
AnthonyCMoore via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/28/20
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“My favorite literature podcast. The conversations always a reflect genuine curiosity. Also, I get many tips on further readings from them, which is great, especially since I’m more familiar with the German scene. Best wishes from Berlin to Portland!”
DanWa0789 via Apple Podcasts ·
Germany ·
04/23/20
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“Along with Bookworm, this is the highest quality podcast on lit. David is incredibly good and knowledgeable. And in response to the last reviewer, he ask questions because that’s his job, lol. Keep up the good work.”
lovlit via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/05/20
“No one reads as insightfully or prepares as well as David Naimon. His questions are doorways that lead us deeper into literary works and elucidate the creative process of writers. I don’t think there is a more valuable podcast for readers and writers anywhere. This is the cutting edge of...”Read full review »
didilea via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
03/18/20
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“I wanted to like this but I can't get past the lip smacking and other mouth noises. The EQ or mic settings need to be adjusted for David to prevent these sounds from coming through.”Read full review »
Disappointed_gamer via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
02/17/20
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“Great chats with authors I’ve mostly never heard of. Still a worthy time passer.”
Mindspray via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/01/19
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