Open Book with Jenna

Open Book with Jenna

TODAY, Jenna Bush Hager

Episodes 101
Avg. Duration 38m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 4.8 (943)
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
76%
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podcastfeeds.nbcnews.com

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About This Podcast

On Open Book with Jenna, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings her signature openness to spirited conversations with celebrities, friends, authors and fellow book lovers. Each episode, her guests share candid stories about their lives and their sources of inspiration, while weighing in on the topics their fans are most passionate about. Join Jenna on her mission to connect people, create meaningful conversation and, of course, share reading recommendations. Everyone is welcome — because we're all open books here.

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S4 Author Emily Henry Gets Real About Success, Finding Inspiration & Her Next Book

Jun 11, 2026 48m

After six bestselling books in six years, Emily Henry is finally slowing down, at least a little. The author joins Jenna for a heartfelt conversation about burnout, creativity, friendship, and the…

S4 Open Book with Jenna Returns! New Season, New Authors & Must-Read Summer Books

Jun 10, 2026 1m Trailer

A brand-new season of Open Book with Jenna is here!   Join Jenna Bush Hager every Thursday as she sits down with some of today's most beloved authors and storytellers for conversations about the…

S3 “The Summer I Turned Pretty” Author Jenny Han On Representation, Coming of Age, & Building a Media Empire

Jun 04, 2026 39m

Jenny Han is a literary powerhouse and New York Times bestselling author of the “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” series and “The Summer I Turned Pretty” series. She is also the creator and…

S3 Stephen Colbert and Wife Evie McGee Colbert On Food, Love, and Laughter (July 2025)

May 21, 2026 29m

“The Late Show” host Stephen Colbert and his wife of more than 30 years, Evie McGee Colbert join Jenna Bush Hager to talk about their cookbook “Does This Taste Funny?,” their favorite family recipes,…

S3 Matt Rogers on “Las Culturistas” Podcast, Overcoming Setbacks, & Living Life Authentically (November 2024)

May 14, 2026 43m

Jenna Bush Hager sits down with actor, comedian, and Jenna & Friends co-host, Matt Rogers. Rogers co-hosts the pop culture podcast "Las Culturistas” with Bowen Yang and stars in Netflix’s comedy…

S3 Stanley Tucci Gives Us A Taste Of What He Ate In One Year (October 2024)

May 07, 2026 29m

Stanley Tucci is an award winning actor, author, and dad. He’s appeared in roles such as The Devil Wears Prada, The Hunger Games, and The Lovely Bones. His latest role includes, food lover, social…

S3 ‘Devil Wears Prada 2’ Cast Talk Iconic Sequel | Open Book with Jenna Bush Hager

Apr 29, 2026 29m Bonus

‘Open Book with Jenna’ host Jenna Bush Hager sits down with the iconic cast of The Devil Wears Prada , Meryl Streep, Anne Hathaway, Emily Blunt and Stanley Tucci, for an extended conversation about…

S3 Kristin Hannah on Telling the Forgotten Stories of Women (September 2025)

Apr 23, 2026 43m Bonus

Kristin Hannah is the bestselling author of more than 20 novels, including The Nightingale, The Four Winds and The Women, and has built her career around telling the often overlooked stories of women…

S3 Sheinelle Jones Opens Up About Motherhood, Loss & Her Book 7 Years in the Making

Apr 16, 2026 39m Bonus

In this heartfelt Open Book conversation, Sheinelle Jones opens up to Jenna Bush Hager about her deeply personal journey behind her book, “Through Mom’s Eyes", a passion project years in the making.…

S3 Kate DiCamillo on Imagination, Resilience and the Stories That Stay With Us (November 2023)

Apr 09, 2026 47m Bonus

Kate DiCamillo, Kate DiCamillo podcast, Kate DiCamillo interview, children’s author, children’s books, Because of Winn-Dixie, The Tale of Despereaux, Mercy Watson, Orris and Timble, Orris and Timble…

S3 TODAY Presents: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – Ashley Graham

Apr 02, 2026 7m Bonus

Hey Open Book with Jenna fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer. In this episode, Dylan sits down with model and…

S3 Heather McMahan on Laughter, Loss and Finding Her Voice (April 2025)

Apr 02, 2026 44m Bonus

Heather McMahan is a beloved comedian, actress and podcast host who’s currently performing across the country on The Bamboozled Tour. In this conversation from April 2025, McMahan sits down with…

S3 Introducing: The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer

Mar 26, 2026 1m Bonus

Hey Open Book with Jenna fans! As a bonus for you, we’re sharing the trailer for The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer – an all-new podcast series from TODAY.   You know her as TODAY’s candid third hour…

S3 Nate Berkus on Creating a Home That Tells Your Story (December 2025)

Mar 26, 2026 49m Bonus

Nate Berkus is one of the most recognizable names in interior design, known for creating homes that feel timeless, personal and full of story. In this conversation from December 2025, Berkus sits…

S3 Malala Yousafzai on Healing, Hope and Finding Her Way (October 2025)

Mar 19, 2026 36m Bonus

Malala Yousafzai is a Nobel Peace Prize winner, a global advocate for girls’ education and the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. In this conversation from October 2025, Yousafzai…

S3 Judy Blume on Inspiring Generations of Readers and Building Her Legacy (May 2025)

Mar 12, 2026 37m Bonus

Judy Blume is one of the most beloved and influential authors of the last century, whose books, including Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret., Forever, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing and Summer…

S3 TODAY Presents: Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin – Shonda Rhimes

Mar 10, 2026 4m Bonus

Hey, Open Book fans! As a bonus, we’re giving you a special preview clip of our new podcast series, Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin. In this episode, Shonda Rhimes joins Craig for a revealing…

S3 Colleen Hoover on ‘It Ends with Us,’ Her Health Journey and What Comes Next

Mar 05, 2026 32m Bonus

After self-publishing her first novel in 2012, Colleen Hoover has become one of the most widely read authors in the world, selling more than 75 million copies of her New York Times bestselling novels…

S3 Jay Ellis on Creativity, Belonging, and the Stories That Shape Us (October 2025)

Feb 26, 2026 39m Bonus

Jay Ellis is an actor, producer, and author who earned a NAACP Image Award nomination for his role in Peacock’s All Her Fault. In this conversation from October 2025, Ellis sits down with Jenna Bush…

S3 Ann Patchett on Nashville, Parnassus Books, and the Joy of Reading (October 2024)

Feb 19, 2026 41m Bonus

Ann Patchett is an award-winning author whose work has helped shape modern literary culture, both through her novels and her commitment to independent bookstores. In this conversation from October…

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Open Book with Jenna has published 101 episodes since September 2023, covering topics in Society & Culture.

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