Read The Damn Book
Read The Damn Book™ is the no-fluff spin-off of the Webby-nominated My Simplified Life podcast, created for people who actually read the books they talk about. Born out of a deep love for storytelling, and serious frustration with performative book culture, this show brings real conversations with real authors to the forefront. Host Michelle Glogovac, THE Podcast Matchmaker®, author, and creator of the Podcast Book Tour™, goes beyond the blurbs for unfiltered interviews about the books, the writers, and the issues that actually matter. Expect sharp takes, honest dialogue, and a healthy dose of “WTF is going on in publishing?” energy. No fake reading. No fluff. Just real people, real stories, and really damn good books. New episodes drop weekly. Welcome to Read The Damn Book™ - where the host actually reads the book before the interviews! Learn more about Michelle at https://michelleglogovac.com or explore The MLG Collective® at https://themlgcollective.com.
Show episodes
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 authenticity, diversity, and human connection. Drawing from her book We Need New Leaders, Charlotte breaks down the essential skills modern leaders must embrace, including reput
In this episode of Booked & Unfiltered, Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith tackle a hot-button topic in the literary world: Are audiobooks real reading? (Spoiler alert: Yes, they are.) They break down the outdated stigma around audiobooks and make the case for why listening counts—especially in a fast-paced wo
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 and toxic influencer culture. She unpacks the power of storytelling as a tool for cultural critique, challenging the curated, unrealistic portrayals of women’s lives onli
In this heartfelt episode of My Simplified Life, hosts Michelle Glogovac and Stephanie Hockersmith explore how books shape our dreams, healing, and personal growth. From their fantasy of summering in beautiful places to their deep love for fiction and memoirs, Michelle and Steph dive into how literature provides both e
In this gripping episode, Michelle Glogovac sits down with acclaimed author Clémence Michallon to discuss her new psychological thriller, Our Last Resort. They dive into the art of writing crime fiction, how Clémence’s journalism background shapes her storytelling, and the chilling appeal of cults, suspense, and isolat
In this urgent conversation, Congressman Eric Swalwell breaks down what’s at stake with the so-called “Big Fugly Bill” currently making its way through Congress. He exposes the real consequences—skyrocketing healthcare and energy costs, corporate giveaways, and devastating impacts on everyday Americans. Swalwell makes
