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What First Edition Hopes to Be

Who are you?

I’m Jeff O’Neal, and I’m the CEO and co-founder of BookRiot.com.

What is First Edition?

First Edition is my new podcast exploring the world of books. The first episode is publishing April 5th, 2023.

Why Might I Care?

I’ve been co-hosting the Book Riot Podcast for 10 years and trying to run an independent, book-centric media company for twelve. First Edition is the culmination of what I have learned about both podcasting and covering books for a general audience.

What is First Edition Actually Going to Sound Like?

I’m building the show around segments of 20-30 minutes, with 2-3 segments per episode. Any given segment could cover just about anything, but each is meant to be engaging for someone listening who might not know anything about that particular subject. These are unscripted discussions, though they are edited for length and clarity. Tone and topic will range widely, as befits such a vibrant field.

What’s the Schedule?

First and third Wednesdays for the first few months. I plan go weekly after that.

Where Can I Keep Up with the Podcast?

Instagram: @FirstEdPod. Twitter: @FirstEdPod. Substack: First Edition.

This Substack will have a weekly email. In week’s where there is a new episode, the email will have complementary material for that show. On off weeks, it will be a round-up of interesting bookish stuff: segment ideas, notable writing, the rare shareable tweet. That sort of thing.

Anything Else?

And this last bit I am serious about: I want to hear from you. Email: podcast@bookriot.com. If you do me the honor of trying First Edition, I would love to hear what you think. What works. What doesn’t. What kinds of segments you would like. People who would make good guests. That sort of thing.

And if by chance you happen to enjoy what you hear, take a moment to rate and review the show on Apple Podcasts. It does help. And thank you.