Across the Pond

Across the Pond

Lori Feathers & Sam Jordison

Episodes 138
Avg. Duration 47m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.7 (22)
Since Mar 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Every 2 Weeks
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Episodic
Consistency
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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139. Ben Fountain, "Rasputin Swims the Potomac"

Jun 09, 2026 49m

Writer Ben Fountain returns to the show to talk about his new novel, Rasputin Swims the Potomac, a hilarious and provocative exploration of why President Trump and his brand of politics have…

138. Will Self, "The Quantity Theory of Morality"

May 26, 2026 1h 5m

What a thrill to talk to the prolific author Will Self on the occassion of his latest novel, The Quantity Theory of Morality. We discuss the book and a lot more besides!  Thank you for listening! If…

137. Caroline Bicks, "Monsters in the Archive"

May 12, 2026 51m

Galley Beggar Press's forthcoming books, and we talk to Professor Caroline Bicks about her  new book, Monsters in the Archives: My Year of Fear With Stephen King, which draws on her time researching…

136. David Keenan "Boyhood"

Apr 28, 2026 47m

Join us for a really fun, fascinating discussion with writer David Keenan discussing his latest novel, Boyhood.Thank you for listening! If you like what you hear, give us a follow at: X: Across the…

135. Angela Flournoy, "The Wilderness"

Apr 14, 2026 40m

Our guest is writer Angela Flournoy who joined us to talk about her novel, The Wilderness, a book about sisterhood and chosen family that explores four friends' experiences during our turbulent…

134. Eoghan Walls, "Field Notes From An Extinction"

Mar 31, 2026 46m

Len Deighton, a British master of the spy thriller has died. Sam's a fan. And we had a great time talking with writer Eoghan Walls about his latest novel, Field Notes From An Extinction.Thank you for…

133. Joanna Kavenna, "Seven"

Mar 17, 2026 47m

Sam finally makes it to the movie theater to see Wurthering Heights, and writer Joanna Kavenna talks to us about her engaging novel, Seven, which hops around the globe following a group of…

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…

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How many episodes does Across the Pond have?

Across the Pond has published 138 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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