Read The Damn Book
Episodes
Served Him Right with Lisa Unger
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, bestselling thriller author and returning guest Lisa Unger joins Michelle Glogovac to discuss her latest novel ...
Girl Gone Wild with Courtney Kocak
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with writer Courtney Kocak to discuss her powerful memoir Girl Gone Wild. Cour...
Brian Reads with Brian Larson
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, Brian Larson, author and host of Shelf Care Society, joins Michelle to discuss his journey to sobriety, the tra...
Born and Razed with Beth Granger
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Beth Granger about her powerful memoir Born and Raised. Beth shares h...
Too Blessed To Stress with Alli Hoff Kosik
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, Michelle Glogovac interviews debut author about her novel Too Blessed to Stress, a sharp and timely exploration...
That's What Friends Are For with Wade Rouse
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac interviews bestselling author Wade Rouse about his heartfelt and humorous new novel, Tha...
Nine Lives with Kayla Delcoure
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Author Kayla Delcoure joins Read the Damn Book to discuss her new poetry collection Nine Lives, a heartfelt exploration of grief, love, and the unexpe...
An Unusual Path: Three Generations From Slavery to the White House with John Wrory Ficklin
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author John Wrory Ficklin to discuss his memoir An Unusual Path, a powerf...
Family Drama with Rebecca Fallon
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Rebecca Fallon to discuss her novel Family Drama. Rebecca shares t...
We Were Never Friends with Kaira Rouda
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author Kaira Rouda to discuss her latest psychological thrill...
What Boys Learn with Andromeda Romano-Lax
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Andromeda Romano-Lax to discuss her novel What Boys Learn. The con...
The Future Saints with Ashley Winstead
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Ashley Winstead to discuss her new novel, The Future Saints. Their...
You Are Before The World with Tara Jaye Frank
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In Episode 25 of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author, speaker, and leadership strategist Tara Jaye Frank to discuss her p...
I Want to Dance in Pants with Jess Hernandez
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with children’s author and activist Jess Hernandez to discuss her latest pic...
Children Like Us with Brittany Penner
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Brittany Penner, author of the powerful memoir Children Like Us. Brittany...
White House Stories with Gary Walters
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Gary J. Walters, the longest-serving Chief Usher of the White House, for ...
The Gallagher Place with Julie Doar
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Julie Doar to discuss her debut cozy mystery novel, The Gallagher ...
The Christmas Orphans Club with Becca Freeman
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Becca Freeman, author of The Christmas Orphans Club, to explore the power...
The Kill Clause with Lisa Unger
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling thriller author Lisa Unger to discuss her latest novel, The K...
Plot Twist: My Agent Dropped Me. Here's What's Next
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, Michelle Glogovac pulls back the curtain on her unexpected path as an author—from the twists in traditional publishing to the ...
To Be A Christmas Tree with Leigh Marino
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with children’s book author and filmmaker Leigh Marino to explore the creati...
How to Start a Book Club: Simple Ideas to Build Community and Connection
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac explores the joys and benefits of joining or starting a book club. Michelle shares her p...
From Advocacy to the Ballot: Dakarai Larriett’s Run for U.S. Senate for AL - Beyond The Campaign
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This special crossover episode of Beyond the Campaign and Read the Damn Book brings together host Michelle Glogovac and guest Dakarai Larriett for a p...
White Supremacy Is All Around Us with Dr. Akilah Cadet
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Dr. Akilah Cadet, author of White Supremacy Is All Around, and a leading ...
Conform with Ariel Sullivan
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Ariel Sullivan to discuss her powerful debut novel, Conform. Ariel...
High Finance with Ken Miller
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Ken Miller, author of High Finance, to dive into the complex world of Wal...
107 Days by Kamala Harris Book Review
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac dives into 107 Days by Kamala Harris. Glogovac explores the behind-the-scenes challenges...
Affirmations For Self Love with Zanna Keithley
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, Michelle Glogovac sits down with Zanna Keithley, author of Self-Affirmations: 100 Lessons for Learning to Love ...
Beautiful Mystery with Danilyn Rutherford
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with anthropologist and author Danilyn Rutherford to discuss her powerful memo...
Free Press Under Threat: Why Independent Media Matters with Aaron Parnas - Beyond The Campaign
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus episode, Michelle Glogovac sits down with independent journalist Aaron Parnas to examine the growing crisis around freedom of speech in ...
Michelle's Fall Reads
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac opens up about her current reading challenges and shares a fall TBR list packed with sus...
From Dropout To Doctorate with Dr. Terence Lester
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read The Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author, speaker, and activist Dr. Terence Lester to discuss h...
Young Fools with Liza Palmer
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author and Emmy-nominated writer Liza Palmer to discuss her l...
If You're Reading This, It's Meant For You with Leigh Stein
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Leigh Stein to discuss her new novel, If You're Seeing This, It's ...
What We Left Unsaid with Winnie M Li
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join host Michelle Glogovac on Read The Damn Book as she sits down with award-winning author Winnie M. Li to discuss her powerful new novel, What We L...
The Grand Paloma Resort with Cleyvis Natera
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
n this episode of Read The Damn Book, Michelle Glogovac sits down with award-winning author Cleyvis Natera to dive into her latest novel, The Grand Pa...
The Freedom Seeker with Ruchira Gupta
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, activist and author Ruchira Gupta talks about her powerful book The Freedom Seeker, which follows the inspiring journey of a young gi...
We Need New Leaders with Charlotte Otter
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Charlotte Otter to explore the urgent call for a new kind of leadership—one rooted in authe...
Booked & Unfiltered: Yes, Audiobooks Count as Reading
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Booked & Unfiltered, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith tackle a hot-button topic in the literary world: Are audiobooks re...
Everyone Is Lying To You with Jo Piazza
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this sharp and thought-provoking conversation, Jo Piazza dives into her new novel, Everyone Is Lying To You, a bold takedown of the tradwife trend ...
Booked & Unfiltered: We Came for the Beach Reads, Stayed for the Therapy
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of My Simplified Life, hosts Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith explore how books shape our dreams, healing, and pe...
Our Last Resort with Clémence Michallon
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this gripping episode, Michelle Glogovac sits down with acclaimed author Clémence Michallon to discuss her new psychological thriller, Our Last Re...
LIVE: The Bill That Breaks America with Rep. Eric Swalwell
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this urgent conversation, Congressman Eric Swalwell breaks down what’s at stake with the so-called “Big Fugly Bill” currently making its way ...
Booked & Untfiltered: Read The Damn Book - Read What You Want, Review What You Mean
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Booked & Unfiltered, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith dive into the unspoken pressure readers face in a world obsessed w...
Our Last Vineyard Summer with Brooke Lea Foster
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with bestselling author Brooke Lea Foster to discuss her latest novel, Our Las...
BONUS: Big Bad Bill with Senator Cory Booker
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Senator Cory Booker joins the show to break down the real-world consequences of a controversial bill making its way through Congress. He calls out the...
PERSIST. Voices - Empathy, Activism and the Power of the Multi-Hyphenate Life with Malynda Hale
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Malynda Hale — singer, songwriter, podcast host, activist, and advocate...
Booked & Unfiltered: Read The Damn Book - Books, Backlash & the Bullying of Ali Hazelwood
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Booked & Unfiltered, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith unpack the latest controversy surrounding bestselling author Ali H...
Hazel Says No with Jessica Berger Gross
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Jessica Berger Gross to discuss her powerful debut novel, Hazel Sa...
PERSIST. Voices: Can't Win Victory Fund with Kate Compton Barr
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac sits down with Kate Barr, behavioral scientist turned political candidate and found...
Booked & Unfiltered: Read the Damn Book - What Makes a Book Influencer Worth Trusting
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this thought-provoking episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac and co-host Stephanie Hockersmith (aka Pie Lady Books) dive deep into the ...
Fired Up with Shannon Watts
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Shannon Watts, founder of Moms Demand Action and author of Fired Up: A Story...
LIVE with Senator Cory Booker: Democracy Under Attack
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this urgent conversation, Senator Cory Booker joins me to address the shocking detainment of Senator Alex Padilla. Senator Booker shares his unfilt...
PERSIST. Voices: From Corporate Escape to Community Power with Erika Lucas
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of PERSIST. Voices, Michelle Glogovac sits down with Erika Lucas, entrepreneur, immigrant advocate, and founder of StitchCrew, to talk...
Booked & Unfiltered: Read the Damn Book: Why Integrity in Book Recs Matters
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, hosts Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith dive into their top summer reading picks while tackling a dee...
The Frog Daddy with Andrew Weiner
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this inspiring episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews acclaimed author and filmmaker Andrew Weiner to explore his multifa...
PERSIST. Voices: Blaire Postman on Humor, Activism & Building Cat Ladies for America
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with comedian, activist, and founder of Cat Ladies for America, Blaire Postman...
Michelle's Summer Reads with Michelle Glogovac
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac shares her top summer book recommendations, spotlighting must-read new releases for June...
The Political Podcast Guesting Playbook with Michelle Glogovac
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode, Michelle Glogovac explores how podcasting can transform political communication by centering human connection. She discusses...
PERSIST. Voices: Navigating Identity and Growth in Advocacy with Lauren Lehman Carter
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with advocate and community leader Lauren Lehman Carter to explore wh...
Booked & Unfiltered: Summer Kickoff Reflections
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this lively and relatable episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith share candid reflections on recent family vaca...
Motherhood, Mental Health & The Weight of the World with Michelle Glogovac
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac opens up about the mental load of motherhood and the emotional toll it takes in today’...
From Activism to Congress with Marie Newman
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with former Congresswoman Marie Newman to discuss her inspiring journ...
Booked & Unfiltered: Why Imposter Syndrome Is a Liar
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith get real about imposter syndrome, creative competition, and the pre...
They Will Tell You The World Is Yours with Anna Mitchael
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Anna Mitchael to discuss her powerful new book, They Will Tell You...
Clarity Over Chaos: The Power of Prioritizing What Matters with Michelle Glogovac
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac dives into the powerful shift that happens as we grow older—we don’t stop caring, we...
Booked & Unfiltered: Publishing Truths, Personal Stories & Why Every Book Matters
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac and co-host Stephanie Hockersmith dive deep into the realities of today’s publishing i...
A Gardin Wedding with Rosey Lee
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac welcomes back acclaimed author Rosey Lee to dive into her latest novel, A Gardin Wedding...
Lessons We Teach As Mothers Without Trying
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this heartfelt episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac opens up about the complex and deeply personal journey of motherhood. As both ...
Booked & Unfiltered: Embracing Your Season, Speaking Your Truth, and Reading the Spicy Books
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith, Michelle shares her candid reflections from her trip to the L.A. T...
All The Signs with Jessie Rosen
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with author Jessie Rosen to talk about her latest novel, All the Signs. Togeth...
The Myth of Balance: Embracing Presence
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac gets real about the elusive idea of “balance” and why being present matters mor...
Booked & Unfiltered: Empathy Through Literature: A Conversation on Reading
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac and co-host Stephanie Hockersmith dive into the power of reading and its role in persona...
Bearer Of Bad News with Elisabeth Dinni
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of My Simplified Life, host and podcast publicist Michelle Glogovac interviews debut author Elisabeth Dini about her new hist...
Who To Judge? with Anneliese Judge
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with actress Anneliese Judge—best known for her role in Netflix’s Sweet Ma...
Booked & Unfiltered: Travel, Bookstores & Big Dreams
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Booked & Unfiltered episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac is joined by Stephanie Hockersmith for a heartfelt conversation abo...
Women Are Angry with Jennifer Cox
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michelle Glogovac welcomes psychotherapist and author Jennifer Cox to My Simplified Life for a candid conversation about her book Women Are Angry. The...
Why Democracy Needs You: Security, Identity & Action with Dr. Nola Haynes
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this powerful episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac sits down with Dr. Nola Haynes—national security expert, space policy strateg...
Booked & Unfiltered: Milestone Moments: 300 Episodes of Real Talk, Routines, Reading & Revelations
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this celebratory 300th episode of the My Simplified Life Podcast, host Michelle Glogovac and co-host Stephanie Hockersmith reflect on their journey...
Breaking Genre Boundaries in Writing with Rachel Howzell-Hall
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life podcast, host and podcast publicist Michelle Glogovac interviews bestselling crime fiction author turned romanti...
Ed Begley Jr.: A Life of Activism and Reflection
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Ed Begley Jr., an actor and environmental activist. They discuss Ed's journey...
Booked & Unfiltered: Self-Acceptance, Creativity, and Women Supporting Women
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac and guest Stephanie Hockersmith discuss the challenges of navigating life with ADD, the ...
Politics and Business: A Necessary Conversation
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, Michelle Glogovac discusses the intersection of politics and business, emphasizing the importance of sharing pe...
Raising An Organized Child with Dr. Damon Korb
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Dr. Damon Korb, a developmental and behavioral pediatrician, about his book ...
Booked & Unfiltered: Dinner Parties, Murder Mysteries & Mindfulness
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, hosts Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith explore themes of nostalgia through the iconic show Friends, ...
Civic Engagement: The Key to Community Change
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summary In this episode of My Simplified Life Podcast, host Michelle Glogovac discusses the importance of connection and civic engagement during chall...
A Girl Within A Girl Within A Girl with Nanda Reddy
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Nanda Reddy about her debut novel, A Girl Within A Girl Within A Girl...
Booked & Unfiltered: Red Flags, Real Talk & Reading Between the Lines
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, hosts Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith discuss various life updates, delve into literary discussions...
The Persist Network with Rhonda Foxx
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this conversation, Michelle Glogovac and Rhonda Foxx discuss the importance of women's voices in politics, the creation of the Persist network, and...
The Hitchcock Hotel with Stephanie Wrobel
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac and co-host Stephanie Hockersmith interview author Stephanie Wrobel about her latest nov...
Booked & Unfiltered: Finding Connection Through Stories - The Power of Books and Laughter
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, the Booked & Unfiltered Wednesday series, hosts Michelle Glogovac and Steph Hockersmith discuss the importance ...
Unconditional with Dr. Samra Zafar
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with Dr. Samra Zafar, a physician, author of Unconditional, and advocate for wome...
Counting Backwards with Jackie Friedland
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews author Jacqueline Friedland about her new novel, Counting Backwards. The conv...
Democracy In Retrograde with Sami Sage
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This is the inaugural book club meeting of Books That Build which was livestreamed. Michelle is joined by Sami Sage who discusses her journey as a co-...
Everything We Thought Was True with Lisa Montanaro
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Lisa Montanaro shares her journey from a legal career to becoming a novelist with her debut book, Everything We Thought...
Some Other Time with Angela Brown
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Michelle Glogovac and Angela Brown reconnect to discuss Angela's latest novel, Some Other Time. They explore the themes...
Dirty Diana with Jen Besser & Shana Feste
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this engaging conversation, Michelle Glogovac speaks with authors Jen Besser and Shana Feste about their journey in creating the scripted podcast a...
How Do You Feel? with Dr. Jessi Gold
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Michelle Glogovac speaks with Dr. Jessi Gold about the importance of mental health conversations, the stigma surrounding them, and th...
Little Avalanches with Becky Ellis
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac speaks with author Becky Ellis about her memoir, Little Avalanches, which explores the g...
The Body Brokers with Brian Cuban
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of My Simplified Life, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Brian Cuban, who shares his profound journey through addiction, recovery, and...