Audiobook Café

Can you tell the difference between real voices and AI narration? What differentiates a bad narrator from a good one? Jacob Shymanski explores these questions with Simon Mattacks, a British voice artist best known for his extensive work as an audiobook narrator.   Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and

Jacob Shymanski chats with author Jessica Slice about her 2025 non-fiction book “Unfit Parent: A Disabled Mother Challenges an Inaccessible World.”   They discuss the exclusionary myths around parents with disabilities and parenting standards overall.   To learn more about Jessica, visit her website here: https://www.j

Author advocate Robin Sullivan and YouTuber Daniel Greene discuss the issues surrounding Audible’s new royalty model for authors, as well as the petition started by Robin. Follow Daniel’s YouTube channel here https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCw--xPGVVxYzRsWyV1nFqgg  And to sign Robin’s petition, visit here. https://www

We have some news! "AMI Audiobook Review" is changing its name to "Audiobook Café." Starting this month, you can stay up to date with the latest audiobook releases and literary news! Tune in as host Jacob Shymnaski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts. The show airs weekends and Mo

Jacob Shymanski shares an exciting announcement for the show and takes a trip down memory lane.  Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Saturdays and Sundays. Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe  We want your feedback! Be that comments, sugge

What is your reaction when people are dismissive of audiobooks as a medium for reading? Jacob Shymanski and Ramya Amuthan pose this question to the book club and share their responses. Together they explore the importance of inclusion for people with disabilities in the reading sphere.  Audiobook Café is broadcast on A