Between The Covers

Between the Covers is the literary podcast for people who take writing seriously as an art form. Host David Naimon, in partnership with publisher Milkweed Editions (formerly Tin House), conducts some of the most thoughtful, meticulously researched author interviews you will find anywhere. His guests regularly tell him they have never been asked such good questions, and after listening to a few episodes, you will understand why. Naimon reads his guests' entire body of work before each conversation, and it shows in the specificity and depth of his questions. The show covers fiction, nonfiction, and poetry with equal seriousness, featuring writers like Canisia Lubrin, Jake Skeets, and other voices you might not encounter on mainstream literary podcasts. His special series "Crafting with Ursula" used Ursula K. Le Guin's writing philosophy as a framework for exploring craft, which was a standout achievement. With 314 episodes and a 4.8-star rating from 460 listeners, this is a biweekly show that rewards patience. Episodes run longer than most, and Naimon's interviewing style is deliberate and reflective rather than rapid-fire. Some listeners wish the guests got a bit more uninterrupted airtime, but the depth of preparation more than makes up for it. This is the podcast for writers who want to think harder about language.