The Bookum Nook Show

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🎙️ Welcome to The Bookum Nook Show:Join us for a podcast adventure that's not one, not two, but three shows in one! 1 - Creators Talk PodcastDive into the world of bookish content creators – those amazing individuals who craft content that makes you want to grab a book and dive in. It's like having a chat with the cool folks behind the scenes, without saying the "influencer" word. We're talking to them about how they create content that sparks your reading enthusiasm and their step-by-step content process. Imagine chatting with your favorite YouTuber or BookTuber, but on the audio waves!2 - Founders Talk PodcastReady for a laid-back chat with the brains behind businesses and the books they love? We're hanging out with founders, business pros, and maybe an investor or two. Discover how their favorite books are like secret ingredients in their recipe for success. It's not your average business talk; picture a chill book club meeting with a sprinkle of business wisdom. Founders talking to founders – making business a little bookish!3 - Author Talks PodcastJump into the world of writing and books with us. We're having conversations with authors about their latest creations and the magic behind their writing process. It's like sitting down for a cozy chat with your favorite authors – curious, fun, and full of excitement. Readers talking to writers – because every reader has a bit of a writer's spark too!Get ready for a podcast that's like a fun book club gathering. The Bookum Nook Show is where stories come alive, and everyone's invited! Download the Bookum App www.bookumapp.com to catch these and other book conversations live and for updates and behind-the-scenes fun!

  1. 2d ago

    Who Controls Wikipedia? The Truth About the World's Largest Encyclopedia with Richard Cooke

    Can you trust Wikipedia? Who actually controls the world's largest online encyclopedia, and how has it shaped the way we access information? On this episode of Bookum Author Talks, we sit down with journalist and author Richard Cooke to discuss his book, The Last Best Place on the Internet: A Human History of Wikipedia, and explore the fascinating history, people, and ideas behind one of the most influential projects in internet history. From Wikipedia founders Jimmy Wales and Larry Sanger to the super editors who dedicate thousands of hours to building and maintaining the encyclopedia, Richard takes us inside the world of Wikipedia. We discuss how it started, why it remains free, how its volunteer editors operate, and the ongoing debate surrounding truth, neutrality, and reliable information. We also explore Wikipedia's relationship with artificial intelligence, the rise of platforms like ChatGPT and Elon Musk's Grokipedia, Western bias, the underrepresentation of women, misinformation, and the future of human knowledge. Plus, Richard shares some of the strangest Wikipedia rabbit holes he discovered during his research and offers insight into the writing, research, and interview process behind his book. Whether you have spent hours exploring Wikipedia or simply use it to answer everyday questions, this conversation will make you think differently about the information we find online. ABOUT THE BOOK The Last Best Place on the Internet: A Human History of Wikipedia by Richard Cooke explores the people, culture, and ideas behind Wikipedia and its place in the history of the internet. ABOUT BOOKUM AUTHOR TALKS Bookum Author Talks brings you conversations with authors, journalists, entrepreneurs, and creators about the stories behind their books, their careers, and the ideas that shape our world. EXPLORE MORE BOOKISH CONVERSATIONS Download the Bookum app to discover book discussions, connect with readers, and start your own book club. https://www.bookumapp.com Bookum. Where Bookish Conversations Happen. This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  2. Oct 24

    Prince's Sign o' the Times and the Story Behind the Iconic Album with John McKie

    On this episode of Bookum Author Talks, we sit down with music journalist and author John McKie to discuss Prince's extraordinary career and the stories behind his music, including Purple Rain and Sign o' the Times. We talk about Prince's musical influences, his competitiveness with Michael Jackson and Madonna, his time growing up in Minneapolis, and his incredible commitment to his craft. John also shares insights into Prince's creative process, his relationship with The Revolution, his filmmaking career, his legendary Super Bowl halftime show, and his fight to own and control his music. We also discuss how John researched and wrote about one of music's most fascinating artists, including the interviews and stories that helped bring Prince's legacy to life. Whether you are a longtime Prince fan or interested in the history behind some of music's most iconic artists, this conversation offers a closer look at the man behind the music. Listen to Bookum Author Talks for more conversations with authors, journalists, and storytellers about the people, ideas, and stories that shape our world. Download Bookum and start your book club today at https://www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  3. Oct 15

    The Most Expensive Basketball Moments in History with Shea Serrano

    We sit down with 5x NYT Bestselling Author Shea Serrano to discuss his fantastic new book "Expensive Basketball" on the Bookum Author Talks Podcast We talk about the expensive moments that have made the sport of basketball unbelievable. From Damian Lillard ending two different playoff seasons with a buzzer beater, to big fundamentals of Tim Duncan, to Wembanyama's defensive instincts, to Nikola Jokic's Sombor Shuffle, to Allen Iverson as a cultural iconic, to A'ja Wilson winning five WNBA MVPs.  Additionally, we discussed Shea's expressive writing style, his writing process, what should be in a writer's toolkit? and his perfect day of writing.  And we couldn't help but talk about Good Movies (and his Substack), great hiphop albums, and books he would suggest to an 8th English class.  For hoops fans who are excited about the upcoming season! Timestamps: 0:55 - Jay Z  1:34 - Celebration of Hip Hop and Music 2:06 - R&B Music 3:01 - Pusha T 3:34 - The Landscape of Hiphop in 2026 5:03 - Good Movies 7:23 - Owning Physical Media and VHS Movies 9:45 - Book recommendations 13:33 - Expensive Basketball Book  17:12 - Steph Curry  17:52 - San Antonio Spurs Dynasty Era 18:20 - Tim Duncan 19:54 - Current Spurs 2026-2027 Season 20:15 - Denver Nuggets 20:50 -  Wemby and Dylan Harper 22:45 - Ghost Stories and Grail Stories 23:01 - New York Knicks Championship 24:10 - Damian Lillard 26:55 - Basketball as a Continuum 27:45 - Allen Iverson 28:44 - Allen Iverson's All-Star Game Story 32:01 - A’ja Wilson  37:33 - Becky Hammon Story 38:24 - Writing Process and Perfect Day of Writing 41:43: Tips on Expressive Writing 44:45 - Screenwriting and Being Movie Critic  45:55 - Abbott Elementary 47:45 - What Should be in a Writer’s Toolkit? 51:22 - Good Movies Substack Get your copy of the new book "Expensive Basketball" Today  For more book related conversation, join our book club and book club app at https://www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  4. Oct 9

    Huey P. Newton and the Black Panther Party Explained with Dr. Delio Vasquez

    Who was Huey P. Newton, and how did he shape the Black Panther Party and the fight for Black liberation? On this episode of the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Delio Vasquez to discuss his book, Huey P. Newton, and explore the life, political philosophy, and legacy of one of the most influential figures in the Black Panther Party. We discuss Huey P. Newton's intellectual contributions, the meaning of Black Power, the Black Panther Party's community programs, and its approach to political organizing. Dr. Vasquez also examines the FBI's surveillance of Newton, COINTELPRO, Fred Hampton, and the government's efforts to undermine the Black Panther movement. Our conversation explores intercommunalism, the circulation of knowledge, Black Panther media outlets, and the contributions of Black women and women leaders within the party. We also discuss Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., political change, and the lessons that modern movements can learn from the history of the Black Panther Party. Whether you are interested in Black history, African American studies, civil rights, political theory, revolutionary movements, or the legacy of Huey P. Newton, this episode offers an in-depth conversation about the people, ideas, and organizing efforts that shaped a pivotal period in American history. GET THE BOOK Pick up a copy of Huey P. Newton by Dr. Delio Vasquez to learn more about Newton's life, ideas, and political legacy here FOLLOW BOOKUM AUTHOR TALKS Follow the Bookum Author Talks Podcast for more conversations with authors about their books, ideas, and the stories that shape our world. DOWNLOAD BOOKUM Bookum is the book club app where bookish conversations happen. Connect with readers, start a book club, and discuss the books you love. Download Bookum: https://www.bookumapp.com Topics: Huey P. Newton, Black Panther Party, Black Power, Black liberation, Black history, African American history, civil rights movement, COINTELPRO, Fred Hampton, Malcolm X, Martin Luther King Jr., political philosophy, community organizing, and revolutionary movements. This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  5. Oct 1

    Who Really Changed Basketball? Steph Curry, MJ, Larry Bird & Candace Parker, WNBA | Marcus Thompson

    Bookum Author Talks Podcast In this conversation, Marcus Thompson II, Senior Columnist at The Athletic and author of Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball, for a wide-ranging conversation about the players, moments, and ideas that have changed basketball. Marcus breaks down what separates a Hall of Famer, a GOAT, and a true game changer, while discussing the evolution of basketball, the Golden State Warriors dynasty, Steph Curry’s impact, Michael Jordan, Nikola Jokic, Victor Wembanyama, Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, Candace Parker, Allen Iverson, Larry Bird, Magic Johnson, and more. We also talk about the business and cultural impact of basketball, international basketball, basketball philanthropy, defining moments, and what it takes to tell great sports stories. 📚 Get Marcus Thompson II’s book, Game Changers: The GOATs Who Revolutionized Basketball: https://www.amazon.com/Game-Changers-GOATs-Revolutionized-Basketball/dp/B0GDZZNPW7/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 🎧 Listen to The Bookum Nook Show on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Chapters: 1:12 - Are Dynasties Over? 2:56 - Golden State Warriors Dynasty 6:33 - When The Golden State Dynasty Started 6:50 - 2013 Golden State Warriors 9:28 - Steph Curry’s Impact on Basketball 15:35 - Non-Superstars Who Changed Basketball 17:12 - Arvydas Sabonis 18:13 - Nikola Jokic 19:23 - The Evolution of Basketball 20:12 - Retiring the GOAT Debate 23:12 - Actually Loving the Game 24:01 - Don Nelson 24:45 - Moving From Size to Speed and Skill 26:58 - Angel Reese vs. Caitlin Clark 27:35 - Magic Johnson vs. Larry Bird 32:05 - Candace Parker 36:23 - Olivia Miles 40:00 - MVP Is a Playoff Award 41:25 - Game Changers on an International Level 42:00 - Michael Jordan 44:48 - Allen Iverson 46:54 - Caitlin Clark 49:12 - Angel Reese 49:47 - Victor Wembanyama (Wemby) 54:11 - Business Game Changers of Basketball 54:33 - LeBron James 55:10 - Andre Iguodala 55:30 - Kevin Durant 56:33 - Basketball Philanthropy 57:12 - The Impact of Basketball Money 1:00:48 - Writing Process & The Perfect Day 1:01:33 - Dirk Nowitzki 1:03:23 - Game Changers Are Always Doubted 1:08:34 - Defining Moments 1:09:50 - Steph Curry’s Defining Moment 1:12:03 - Michael Jordan’s Defining Moment 1:14:55 - Writer’s Toolkit Subscribe to Bookum for more Author Talks, conversations with book creators, and discussions about the books and stories shaping culture. Download the Bookum App and start your book club today: www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  6. Sep 25

    Rosa Parks, Mahalia Jackson, and the Women Behind the March on Washington | Dr. Marcia Chatelain

    What role did women play in the March on Washington? And why have so many of their contributions received less attention in the history of the Civil Rights Movement? In this conversation, Dr. Marcia Chatelain discusses her book How Bright the Path Grows: The Untold Story of the Women Who Made the March on Washington and the Black women who helped organize, shape, and participate in the historic 1963 March on Washington. We talk about Rosa Parks, Mahalia Jackson, Josephine Baker, Anna Arnold Hedgeman, Eva Jessye, Marian Anderson, Daisy Bates and other women whose stories offer a deeper understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and the March on Washington. Dr. Chatelain also discusses Rosa Parks after the Montgomery Bus Boycott, Mahalia Jackson's relationship with Martin Luther King Jr., Josephine Baker and Black Americans living abroad, Eva Jessye's role in the March's musical program, the experiences of older women in the Civil Rights Movement, and what it means to write a group biography about women whose contributions have often received less attention. We also talk about who gets to speak for a movement, what makes movements strong, how history is remembered, and what we can learn from the women who helped shape the struggle for civil rights and freedom. In This Conversation: 00:00 Writing Books  02:38 The Meaning Behind How Bright the Path Grows 04:01 Marcia Chatelain's Relationship With the March on Washington 06:46 Anna Arnold Hedgeman 09:33 Who Gets Credit for a Successful Movement? 10:33 The Hidden Women of the Civil Rights Movement 12:12 Malcolm X and the "Farce on Washington" 15:21 Rosa Parks and Economics 15:55 Rosa Parks After the Montgomery Bus Boycott 17:50 What Do We Owe Our Trailblazers? 20:43 Josephine Baker 22:10 Black Americans Living Abroad 25:45 Mahalia Jackson 27:20 Mahalia Jackson and Martin Luther King Jr. 30:45 Eva Jessye 34:12 Ageism in the Civil Rights Movement 39:01 Writing the March on Washington 41:55 Writing a Group Biography 44:43 What Makes a Strong Movement? 47:02 What Should Be in a Writer's Toolkit? About Dr. Marcia Chatelain Dr. Marcia Chatelain is a historian and author of How Bright the Path Grows and Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America, which won the Pulitzer Prize for History. How Bright the Path Grows examines the lives and contributions of Black women connected to the March on Washington and the broader struggle for civil rights. Get your copy of How Bright the Path Grows today. About Bookum Bookum is where bookish conversation happens. Discover books, join book clubs, and meet other readers at Bookum This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  7. Sep 10

    How Prison Changed American Music with Colin Asher | The Midnight Special

    In this episode of the Bookum Author Talks Podcast, we talk with author and journalist Colin Asher about his book The Midnight Special: The Secret Prison History of American Music. Colin shows the connection between prison, policing, incarceration, and American music, looking at the lives and careers of Lead Belly, Elmo Hope, Johnny Cash, Ike White, and Tupac Shakur. We talk about the history of modern jazz, the cabaret card system and how police targeted jazz musicians in New York, Lead Belly and the Lomaxes, the relationship between artists and managers, Johnny Cash's outlaw image, Tupac's trial and distrust of authority, Me Against the World, and the use of hip-hop lyrics in criminal cases. Colin also shares his research and writing process, including his conversations with Elmo Hope's family and legendary jazz musician Lou Donaldson, and how he decided which artists belonged in The Midnight Special. Topics discussed: • The history of modern jazz • Elmo Hope and Thelonious Monk • Cabaret cards and police control of musicians • Lead Belly and the Lomaxes • Johnny Cash and the American outlaw • Tupac Shakur and his trial • Tupac's Me Against the World • Hip-hop lyrics and criminal cases • Ike White and music in prison • Prison and American music • Colin Asher's research and writing process • The making of The Midnight Special Join Bookum: Connect with readers, authors, book clubs, and bookish creators at https://www.bookumapp.com This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

  8. Aug 27

    Why Are So Many Books Becoming Movies? The Odyssey, Project Hail Mary & Book Publishing with Sophie Vershbow

    Why are so many books becoming movies? And what does the rise of book-to-screen adaptations say about the future of publishing, Hollywood, and reading culture? On this episode of the Creators Talk Podcast, we sit down with Cultural Reporter Sophie Vershbow to discus the growing relationship between books, movies, television, publishing, social media, and pop culture. Sophie Vershbow has spent nearly a decade working across the book publishing industry, including roles at Simon & Schuster and Penguin Random House, where she worked in book marketing and social media. She later moved into social media and community work at Eventbrite before becoming a cultural reporter covering books, publishing, literary culture, and pop culture. Sophie also co-hosts It Was A Book First, a podcast dedicated to books and their adaptations for film and television. We talk about what makes a great book-to-screen adaptation, whether movies actually stay true to their source material, and the age-old question: Is the book better than the movie? We also look at Summer Blockbuster The Odyssey, Christopher Nolan's  adaptation, Project Hail Mary, Klara and the Sun, and some lesser-known books that have made their way to the screen. Timestamps 1:09 - Current Cultural Events in 2026  1:54 - Yesteryear  2:12 - Favorite Book-to-Screen Adaptations  3:01 - What Makes a Great Book-to-Screen Adaptation?  3:50 - Movies Staying True to the Book  4:30 - Project Hail Mary 6:04 - Becoming a Cultural Reporter 7:10 - Working in Book Publishing 8:02 - Marketing & Social Media in Publishing 9:12 - How Books Get Into Readers' Hands 10:17 - Running a Social Media Brand Voice 12:18 - Leaving Traditional Publishing 14:10 - Writing & Investigating Book Publishing 16:45 - Are We in a Reading Revolution? 18:38 - Performative Reading 20:33 - It Was A Book First Podcast 22:36 - Is the Book Better Than the Movie? 23:33 - Klara and the Sun 26:04 - Project Hail Mary: Movie vs. Book 27:45 - The Odyssey: Book vs. Movie Breakdown 29:23 - Books to Read Before The Odyssey 30:44 - Do Publishers Make Books for Movies? 32:11 - Yesteryear Book-to-Screen Adaptations 33:17 - Movies & Shows You Didn't Know Were Books 35:01 - Backlist Books Becoming Movies 35:33 - Last, Now, Next Books 37:02 - Sophie’s Writing Process 37:58 - What Should Be in a Writer's/Storyteller's Toolkit? 📚 Books Mentioned Yesteryear by Caro Claire Burke Strangers by Belle Burden Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Klara and the Sun by Kazuo Ishiguro Station Eleven by Emily St. John Mandel Circe by Madeline Miller Agamemnon by Aeschylus Antigone by Sophocles Clytemnestra by Costanza Casati The Secret History by Donna Tartt His & Hers by Alice Feeney Late Fame by Arthur Schnitzler Don't Be Evil by Claire Stapleton The Dog Stars by Peter Heller The Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman Find More From Sophie Vershbow Website: https://www.sophievershbow.com/ It Was A Book First: https://itwasabookfirst.com/ Twitter : https://x.com/svershbow 📚 About Bookum Bookum is where bookish conversations happen. Connect with readers, authors, book clubs, and bookish creators, discover what people are reading, track your books, join conversations, and build your reading community. Download the Bookum App: https://www.bookumapp.com Subscribe to the Bookum Podcast for more episodes of the Creators Talk Podcast featuring authors, creators, journalists, publishers, and people shaping today's book culture. This Podcast is to brought you by Bookum - The book communities NEW and BEST way to host dynamic online book clubs. Download the App and Start your Book club today at www.bookumapp.com  Catch all of conversations live on the Bookum App Nooks!

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🎙️ Welcome to The Bookum Nook Show:Join us for a podcast adventure that's not one, not two, but three shows in one! 1 - Creators Talk PodcastDive into the world of bookish content creators – those amazing individuals who craft content that makes you want to grab a book and dive in. It's like having a chat with the cool folks behind the scenes, without saying the "influencer" word. We're talking to them about how they create content that sparks your reading enthusiasm and their step-by-step content process. Imagine chatting with your favorite YouTuber or BookTuber, but on the audio waves!2 - Founders Talk PodcastReady for a laid-back chat with the brains behind businesses and the books they love? We're hanging out with founders, business pros, and maybe an investor or two. Discover how their favorite books are like secret ingredients in their recipe for success. It's not your average business talk; picture a chill book club meeting with a sprinkle of business wisdom. Founders talking to founders – making business a little bookish!3 - Author Talks PodcastJump into the world of writing and books with us. We're having conversations with authors about their latest creations and the magic behind their writing process. It's like sitting down for a cozy chat with your favorite authors – curious, fun, and full of excitement. Readers talking to writers – because every reader has a bit of a writer's spark too!Get ready for a podcast that's like a fun book club gathering. The Bookum Nook Show is where stories come alive, and everyone's invited! Download the Bookum App www.bookumapp.com to catch these and other book conversations live and for updates and behind-the-scenes fun!

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