Across the Pond

Across the Pond

Lori Feathers & Sam Jordison

Episodes 131
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
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99%
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About This Podcast

Across the Pond is a podcast about the most discussed and anticipated books on both sides of the Atlantic. Texas indie bookstore owner Lori Feathers and UK publisher Sam Jordison bring their unique perspectives on the book business, local literary trends, and author news. In each episode Lori and Sam will also provide a critical take on an important book, discussing how it has been anticipated and received on either side of the pond. Exciting US and UK authors occasionally join Lori and Sam to talk about their work.

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132. Álvaro Enrigue, "Now I Surrender"

Mar 03, 2026 49m

We talk to author Álvaro Enrigue about his latest novel in English, Now I Surrender, an account of the mythlogized Apache warrior, Geronimo, and the contemporary narrator's reflections on…

131. James Cahill, "The Violet Hour"

Feb 17, 2026 48m

Sam looks forward to the lastest film adaptation of Wurthering Heights, and we talk to writer and art critic James Cahill about his latest novel, The Violet Hour.Thank you for listening! If you like…

130. Caleb Klaces, "Mr. Outside"

Feb 03, 2026 35m

We talk to Caleb Klaces about his wonderful, Sebaldian novel, Mr. Outside.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the Pond, Galley Beggar Press, Interabang…

129. Simón López Trujillo, "Pedro the Vast"

Jan 20, 2026 50m

Author Simón López Trujillo joins us to talk about his novel Pedro the Vast, a multitudinous novel that explores manuel labor, parenting, religion, and corporate greed. Thank you for listening! If…

128. Austyn Wohlers, "Hothouse Bloom"

Jan 06, 2026 40m

Sam's farming career, and we talk to writer and musician Austyn Wohlers about her intriguing and beautifully written novel, Hothouse Bloom.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us…

127. Xiaolu Guo, "Call Me Ishmaelle"

Dec 23, 2025 39m

What we will be reading over the holidays, and we welcome writer Xiaolu Guo to talk about her latest novel, Call Me Ishmaelle. (Hint: There could be a white whale!). Thank you for listening! If you…

126. Gonzalo C. Garcia, "Telenovela"

Dec 10, 2025 46m

We celebrate the publication of Galley Beggar Press's latest book, Telenovela by Gonzalo C. Garcia, and Gonzalo joins us for a wonderful discussion about the novel's themes of artistic failure,…

125. Sarah Hall, "Helm"

Nov 25, 2025 46m

The wonderful writer Sarah Hall returns to the podcast, this time to talk about her latest novel Helm, in which the Helm Wind of Cumbria, England's Eden Valley has her own puckish point of view about…

124. Brad Fox, "Another Bone-Swapping Event"

Nov 11, 2025 40m

Brad Fox makes his second appearance on the podcast, this time with Another Bone-Swapping Event about his year in the Peruvian jungle under the direction of a local traditional medicine healer. Thank…

123. Anbara Salam, "The Salvage"

Oct 28, 2025 49m

Writer Anbara Salam joins us for a discussion of her binge-worthy new novel, The Salvage, about a sunken shipwreck off the coast of Scotland and the mystery surrounding its disappeared treasure. Oh,…

122. Chris Kraus, "The Four Spent the Day Together"

Oct 14, 2025 45m

Chris Kraus is our guest as we explore her new book, The Four Spent the Day Together, a riviting account of a murder in rural Minnesota that complements a novelistic reflection of Kraus's own…

121. Lily King, "Heart the Lover"

Sep 30, 2025 39m

Sam and Lori are joined by writer Lily King to talk about her latest novel, Heart the Lover, a wonderful exploration of love, friendship, and learning--strong ties forged in college that survive…

120. Tom Cox, "Everything Will Swallow You"

Sep 16, 2025 51m

Writer and music critic Tom Cox joins us for an engaging discussion of his latest novel, Everything Will Swallow You, a beautiful, unusual depiction of friendship set in southwest England.Thank you…

119. Miranda Mellis, "Crocosmia"

Sep 02, 2025 48m

We discuss some of the new words added to the Cambridge Dictionary, and a fascinating discussion with writer Miranda Mellis about her new book Crocosmia, a hopeful, redemptive climate crisis novel. …

118. Josephine Rowe, "Little World"

Aug 19, 2025 42m

Sam battles AI tech bros; we chat with author Josephine Rowe about her new novel Little World, published by Transit Books.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X:…

117. Issa Quincy, "Absence"

Aug 05, 2025 37m

Galley Beggar Press wants your short story; gearing up for Henry James at The Big Book Project; and we talk to writer Issa Quincy about his recent novel Absence, a cross-border exploraton of…

116. Catherine Lacey, "The Möbius Book"

Jul 22, 2025 43m

Catherine Lacey returns to the podcast to talk about The Möbius Book; reportedly, Patricia Highsmith was a hard boss; Lori is interviewed on Beyond the Zero podcast; kudos to the second annual Inside…

115. Jonathan Gibbs, "Randall"

Jul 08, 2025 47m

Author Jonathan Gibbs joins us to talk about his novel Randall, published in the UK by Sam's Galley Beggar Press eleven years ago but just now making it to the US thanks to new independent publisher,…

114. Wendy Erskine, "The Benefactors"

Jun 24, 2025 47m

Writers beware of the TikTok publishing model, and we chat with Wendy Erskine about her exuberant, polyvocal novel, The Benefactors.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a…

113. Megan Hunter, "Days of Light"

Jun 10, 2025 37m

Author Megan Hunter joins us  to talk about her new novel, Days of Light, that depicts fifty years in the life of a British woman who learns to find value and purpose within the deepest mysteries of…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Across the Pond have?

Across the Pond has published 131 episodes since March 2021, covering topics in Arts, Books.

Is Across the Pond still active?

Across the Pond is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 47m.

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