50 Best Australian Book and Writing Podcasts

1. Life and Crimes with Andrew Rule

Andrew Rule is one of Australia's most prolific journalists and authors. In Life and Crimes, the True Crime Australia and Sunday Herald Sun columnist shines a light on the dark corners of Australian life, from the story behind the biggest mysteries, to the characters of yesterday and the crims of today. Produced by Jonty Burton.
Podcast heraldsun.com.au
Host Andrew Rule
Producer/Network True Crime Australia
Email ****@heraldsun.com.au
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 45.9K Frequency 2 episodes/week Avg Length 29 min Since Aug 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact Get Influential Podcasters ContactsGet access to 100k active Podcasters, Influencers in 1500 niche categories.Get targeted media contact list in your niche at your fingertips so you can focus on running your campaign.Email us the categories of Podcasters you want to reach out for your marketing campaign at anuj@feedspot.com Copy email. We'll share active Podcasters list with verified email contacts in an Excel or CSV format.Email us

2. Australian Book Lovers

Welcome to the Australian Book Lovers podcast! Our mission is to bring fabulous Australian and Indigenous literature that spans a whole range of genres to book lovers around the globe, as well as fantastic resources and information for passionate authors looking to write their next bestseller.
Podcast feeds.buzzsprout.com
Producer/Network Veronica Strachan
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 312Twitter Followers 1.1KInstagram Followers 365 Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 90 min Listen on Apple Spotify Video Podcast YouTube
Play Get Email Contact

3. So You want to be a Writer

Valerie Khoo and Allison Tait, both successful journalists and authors bring you the latest in news, opportunities, trends, and gossip in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it.
Podcast writerscentre.com.au
Producer/Network Australian Writers' Centre
Email ****@writerscentre.com.au
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 29.9KTwitter Followers 25.2KInstagram Followers 18.8K Frequency 1 episode/day Avg Length 46 min Since Mar 2014 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

4. New Books in Australian and New Zealand Studies

Interviews with Authors writing about Australia and New Zealand
Podcast newbooksnetwork.com
Host Ed Amon
Producer/Network Marshall Poe
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 7.3KTwitter Followers 17.5K Frequency 5 episodes/month Avg Length 57 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

5. Forgotten Australia

Since episode one, which chronicled the Spanish Flu's spread in Australia in 1919, Forgotten Australia has been telling the stories we didn't hear in history class. From the weekend Melbourne went mad and our forgotten Titanic hero, to Australia's greatest Aboriginal tracker and the murder wave that shocked Sydney in 1932, this is history as you've never heard it before. Forgotten Australia is created by Michael Adams, a Sydney-based writer, author, and television producer.
Podcast play.acast.com
Host Michael Adams
Producer/Network Forgotten Australia
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 5.5KTwitter Followers 116 Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 49 min Since Nov 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

6. The Readings Podcast

The Readings Podcast is a celebration of books, reading and culture. Episodes are published weekly and include author interviews, event recordings, booksellers chatting about their favourite reads, industry insights, and more.
Podcast readings.com.au
Producer/Network Readings Books
Email ****@readings.com.au
Apple Rating 4.2 / 5Facebook Followers 53.4KTwitter Followers 36.1KInstagram Followers 59.9K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 31 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

7. Pratchat

Join writer Elizabeth Flux and comedian Ben McKenzie on their six-year mission to read every Terry Pratchett novel**, one a month, and discuss them with special guests, puns, listener questions, and footnotes! Plus we also cover short stories, nonfiction, games, and adaptations. Episodes are released on the 7Ath of each month; the next book is listed at pratchatpodcast.com and announced at the end of each episode.
Podcast pratchatpodcast.com
Producer/Network Splendid Chaps Productions
Email ****@pratchatpodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.9 / 5Facebook Followers 708Twitter Followers 1.7KInstagram Followers 660 Frequency 3 episodes/quarter Avg Length 90 min Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

8. The ABR Podcast

Welcome to The ABR Podcast. Released every Thursday, The ABR Podcast features a range of literary highlights, such as reviews, poetry, fiction, interviews, and commentary.
Podcast australianbookreview.com.au
Producer/Network The ABR Podcast
Email ****@australianbookreview.com.au
Apple Rating 4.7 / 5Facebook Followers 13.8KTwitter Followers 15.4KInstagram Followers 6.4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 21 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

9. Writes4Women

A weekly podcast all about celebrating women's voices and supporting women writers. With episodes on the heart, craft and business of writing as well as new release feature authors, it's a one stop shop for both readers and writers of fiction.
Podcast writes4women.com
Producer/Network Writes4Women
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 2KTwitter Followers 243Instagram Followers 2.1K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 51 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

10. Talking Aussie Books

I will read just about anything but I am intrigued by the stories written by Aussie writers. If you're keen to support the Australian publishing scene, then this podcast is perfect for you!Focussing entirely on fiction titles written by Australian authors, you'll be surprised at the depth of talent right on our doorstep!
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Claudine Tinellis
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 951Twitter Followers 499Instagram Followers 9K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 35 min Since Aug 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

11. The Book Show

The Book Show brings you in-depth conversations with the best fiction writers from Australia and around the world.
Podcast abc.net.au
Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 283.9KTwitter Followers 97.2KInstagram Followers 62.8K Frequency 4 episodes/month Avg Length 53 min Since Apr 2020 Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

12. Mini Taco

Welcome to Mini Taco! A podcast that connects kids to their favorite authors and illustrators. Each episode aims to inspire little people to use their big imaginations to read, write, draw, and create! This podcast is an excellent resource for educators to help kids get excited about books and reading.
Podcast readingwithachanceoftacos.com
Producer/Network Ken Williams
Email ****@kenwilliamswriting.com.au
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 623Instagram Followers 2.8K Frequency 3 episodes/month Avg Length 45 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

13. The Bookshelf

What are you reading, loving or being challenged by? We review the latest in fiction for dedicated readers and for those who wish they read more and join out monthly Book Club on Facebook.
Podcast abc.net.au
Producer/Network ABC listen
Email ****@abc.net.au
Facebook Followers 282.9KTwitter Followers 97.2K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 55 min Listen on Apple Play Get Email Contact

14. The Children's Book Author Podcast

Elena Paige is The Children's Book Author. Join her as she interviews fabulous guests in her quest to discover everything about writing, publishing, and marketing children's books. As well as how to supercharge creativity, skyrocket productivity, and absolutely everything else there is to know to become The Children's Book Author. Do you regularly dream of being a successful Children's Book Author? Then this podcast is for you.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Host Elena Paige
Producer/Network Elena Paige
Email ****@elenapaige.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Instagram Followers 2.5K Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 65 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

15. Story Time With Aussie Dad

Welcome to, 'Story Time With Aussie Dad'. Here, an Aussie Dad reads family friendly stories from past and present to entertain, comfort and/or help relax your child.DISCLAIMER: Story Time With Aussie Dad in no way represents the Author's or Publishing Companies responsible for the stories heard on our podcast. We acknowledge the Author's of all books featured and encourage everyone to support them by purchasing their own copies of the stories they hear here. Aussie Dad's sole purpose is to provide entertainment through these amazing stories and share them with others.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Host Aussie Dad
Producer/Network Aussie Dad
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.5 / 5Facebook Followers 55Instagram Followers 318 Frequency 14 episodes/year Avg Length 47 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

16. The First Time

A podcast about the first time you publish a book. One part reality show, one part writers' master class. Novelists Katherine Collette and Kate Mildenhall discuss the feels and logistics of writing and publishing and speak to Australian and international writers about their books and creative process.
Podcast audioboom.com
Producer/Network The First Time Podcast
Email ****@thefirsttimepodcast.com
Apple Rating 4.3 / 5Facebook Followers 188Twitter Followers 1.9KInstagram Followers 2.6K Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 49 min Since Jul 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

17. Final Draft - Great Conversations

Great conversations with authors from Australia and around the world.
Podcast 2ser.com
Producer/Network 2SER 107.3FM
Email ****@2ser.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 12.1KTwitter Followers 12.1KInstagram Followers 7K Frequency 2 episodes/quarter Avg Length 14 min Since Jun 2018 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

18. Writers @ Stanton

Every month Stanton Library hosts some of the world's most exciting writers and thinkers to discuss their latest books. Catch up with our audio recordings and relive the discussion.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Producer/Network Stanton Library
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 79Twitter Followers 1KInstagram Followers 1.3K Frequency 7 episodes/quarter Avg Length 51 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

19. Middle Grade Mavens

The Middle-Grade Mavens are two Australian authors reviewing middle-grade children's books. We also chat with authors and illustrators about their inspiration, processes, and experience and sometimes we interview publishers and agents to find out more about the industry. Whether you're a writer, school librarian, teacher, or just a book fan, this is for you. Julie Anne Grasso is the author of the Frankie Dupont Mystery series, cupcake enthusiast, and part-time library book wrangler. Pamela Ueckerman is a dance teacher, writer, book reviewer, editor, and home educator.
Podcast middlegradepodcast.com
Producer/Network Julie Grasso+Pamela Ueckerman
Email ****@middlegradepodcast.com
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 535Twitter Followers 918 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 34 min Since Jan 2019 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

20. HYBRID Author

Interviews, for writers like you, with industry professionals on forging a career both independently and traditionally publishing your books. Host, technical writer, children's and young adult fiction and nonfiction author, Joanne Morrell focuses on how you can identify your writing process, publish productively and learn to feel comfortable promoting your books.
Podcast hybridauthor.com.au
Producer/Network Joanne
Email ****@hybridauthor.com.au
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 581Instagram Followers 1.1K Frequency 2 episodes/month Avg Length 35 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

21. Words and Nerds

Words and Nerds Podcast is an entertaining and conversational podcast that aims to get inside a writer's mind. We discuss books, the social and political influences of a writer's work, and how literature has the power to change the world. The podcast digs deep to bring you an in depth and sometimes humorous analysis of the author's book and its influences. Join us for a new way of looking at literature.
Podcast danivee.com.au
Producer/Network Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.
Email ****@gmail.com
Facebook Followers 960Twitter Followers 3.1KInstagram Followers 4.2K Frequency 3 episodes/week Avg Length 40 min Since Oct 2017 Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

22. Faith and Science

Presented by Dr. John Ashton, a professor of chemistry and biomedical science and author of 14 books. Listen to Dr. John Ashton explain how science is challenging evolution and supporting the Biblical account of creation
Podcast 3abnaustralia.org.au
Producer/Network 3ABN Australia Radio
Email ****@3abnaustralia.org.au
Apple Rating 4 / 5Facebook Followers 2.5KTwitter Followers 133 Frequency 3 episodes/month Avg Length 19 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

23. Tall And True Short Reads

The Tall And True Short Reads podcast is an audio fiction podcast featuring short stories, blog posts, and other writing written and narrated by Robert Fairhead from the Tall And True writers' website.
Podcast tallandtrue.com.au
Producer/Network Robert Fairhead
Email ****@tallandtrue.com.au
Apple Rating 5 / 5Facebook Followers 52Twitter Followers 764 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 8 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact

24. Books On The Go

A podcast where we talk about our book of the week. Read along with us!
Podcast booksonthego.libsyn.com
Producer/Network Anna Baillie-Karas, Annie Waters and Amanda Hayes
Email ****@gmail.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 330 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 26 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

25. QBD Book Club

Welcome to 'QBD Book Club: The Podcast' a series by QBD Books, your favorite Australian book retailer. Each week, our host Victoria Carthew will interview your favorite authors and public figures, providing you with behind-the-scenes insight into your favorite stories.
Podcast buzzsprout.com
Host Victoria Carthew
Producer/Network QBD Books
Email ****@qbd.com.au
Facebook Followers 26.7KTwitter Followers 3.2KInstagram Followers 33.9K Frequency 13 episodes/week Avg Length 27 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

26. The Bookseller's Podcast

The Bookseller's Podcast is hosted by Jaye Chin-Dusting from the Mary Martin Bookshops and Mark Rubbo from Readings. Based in Melbourne, Australia, traditionally Wurundjeri country, our podcast is targeted at booksellers with an indie bias. We aim to be informative to anyone interested in the art of bookselling.
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Jaye & Mark
Email ****@marymartinbooks.com.au
Instagram Followers 405 Frequency 1 episode/month Avg Length 55 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

27. Natasa Denman - Ultimate 48 Hour Author

Listen to 10-time published author Natasa Denman and her business-building strategies on how to leverage your book and time successfully. Building a business behind the book is the only surefire way to monetize your expertise and win back time in your life. If you want a return on your investment in time and money, this is the Podcast for you!!!
Podcast podcasters.spotify.com
Producer/Network Natasa Denman
Email ****@ultimate48hourauthor.com.au
Instagram Followers 1.7K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 30 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

28. The Unlocked Creative

In this podcast you will learn how to:- Start Writing- Find time to write- Get unstuck and find motivation- Learn the complete process of writing a book- Uncover your unique story and who you're writing for Self-publish- Market your first booking hear from inspiring guests who have had success and are going to share all their secrets! You can do anything with your God-led creativity. If you are ready to step into UNLOCKING your potential in your life, you're in the right place.
Podcast theunlockedcreative.com
Email ****@theunlockedcreative.com
Apple Rating 4.8 / 5Facebook Followers 98Twitter Followers 6Instagram Followers 216 Frequency 1 episode/quarter Avg Length 11 min Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

29. Published...Or Not

Australian and international authors talk about their books and how they got published or how they self-published. Listeners, writers, and readers will also hear about what's going on in our local writing community.
Podcast 3cr.org.au
Producer/Network Jan Goldsmith, David McLean and Lisa Moule
Email ****@3cr.org.au
Facebook Followers 11.5KTwitter Followers 9.9K Frequency 1 episode/week Since Mar 2015 Listen on Apple Spotify Play Get Email Contact

30. Mere Mortals Book Reviews

Reviewing the books to transcend beyond mere mortality. Emphasis is on the learnings, intriguing ideas, and pragmatic takeaways that can be applied to your everyday life. 1 to 2 uploads every week!
Podcast meremortalspodcast.com
Producer/Network Kyrin Down & Juan Granados
Email ****@gmail.com
Instagram Followers 4K Frequency 1 episode/week Avg Length 22 min Listen on Apple Spotify YouTube Play Get Email Contact