Behind The Stack

Brett Benner
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A book podcast with book lover Brett Benner of bretts.book.stack on instagram and youtube. Author interviews and bookish conversations to help add more to your TBR pile! Watch/Listen to Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bretts.book.stackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackEmail: brettsbookstack@gmail.comBookshop.org: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack

  1. 4th Quarter Favs with Renee from Itsbooktalk

    DEC 9

    4th Quarter Favs with Renee from Itsbooktalk

    Brett is joined once agin with Renee from itsbooktalk where they discuss their fourth quarter favs as well as giving up one book each they know will be on their best of the year lists.  Books discussed: -Running Man by Charlie Engle -Life & Death & Giants by Ron Rindo -Grace & Henry's Holiday Movie Marathon by Matthew Norman -The Director by Daniel Kehlmann -Just Mercy by Brian Stevenson -Baldwin: A Love Story by Nicolas Boggs -The Bird Hotel by Joyce Maynard -Minor Black Figures by Brandon Taylor Some Bright Nowhere by Anne Packer Renee's substack https://substack.com/@itsbooktalk Renee's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbooktalk/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com

    59 min
  2. Justinian Huang, Lucky Seed

    NOV 25

    Justinian Huang, Lucky Seed

    In this episode Brett sits down with author Justinian Huang to talk about his new book, Lucky Seed.They discuss his travel life, his hero growing up, writing Asian LA, Hungry Ghost, why a twist needs to be earned, Chinese Palace Dramas and Jackie Collins.  Justinian's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinianhuang/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com

    38 min
  3. Quiara Alegria Hudes, The White Hot

    NOV 18

    Quiara Alegria Hudes, The White Hot

    In this episode Brett sits down with Quiara Alegria Hudes to discuss her fiction debut, 'The White Hot'. They discuss childhood imagination and when writing started for her. Why Daphne Rubin Vega was the best choice for the audio recording, Siddhartha and story book archetypes, Jagged Little Pill, and the differences between being a novelist vs a playright. Quiara's website: https://www.quiara.com/ Quiara's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quiaraalegria/ The White Hot playlist: https://open.spotify.com/show/21rEwC8CJyHViJI0fc4Iro?si=vVt_XOgsQSKHbQ5CtsLMLQ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com

    36 min
  4. Lance Garland, Out There

    NOV 13

    Lance Garland, Out There

    In this episode Brett sits down with Lance Garland to discuss his new memoir, 'Out There'. They talk about growing up gay in an ultra conservative home, the Navy SEALS and the physical demands of both that and being a firefighter, why firefighting as a profession, and embracing risk in ones job and in life.  Lance's website: https://www.lancegarland.com/ Lance's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/outtherewithlance/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com

    41 min
  5. Brian Schaefer, Town & Country

    NOV 11

    Brian Schaefer, Town & Country

    In this episode Brett sits down with author Brian Schaefer to discuss his debut novel 'Town & Country'. They delve into his dance history and how that transitioned into writing, what inspired the story, removing outside political influences while writing about politics, and perhaps a favorite musical or two. Brian's website: https://www.brian-schaefer.com/about Brian's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itsbrianschaefer/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com

    41 min
  6. Catherine Newman, Wreck

    NOV 4

    Catherine Newman, Wreck

    In this episode Brett sits down with author Catherine Newman to discuss her latest book, 'Wreck'. They talk about writing as therapy, kids, empty nesting, growing old, anxiety, long term relationships, and a small casting session on who could play Rocky.  Catherine's website: https://www.catherinenewmanwriter.com/ Catherine's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/catherinewman/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com

    40 min
  7. Max Delsohn, Crawl

    OCT 28

    Max Delsohn, Crawl

    In this episode Brett sits down with writer Max Delsohn to talk about his debut collection of short stories, 'Crawl'. They discuss, trans masculine life in Seattle, what dream profession he wished for, a love for music, a dive into Stephen Sondheim, and his stand up past.  Max's website: https://www.maxdelsohn.com/ Max's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maxdelsohn/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com

    45 min
  8. Ron Rindo: Life, & Death, & Giants

    OCT 21

    Ron Rindo: Life, & Death, & Giants

    In this episode Brett sits down with author Ron Rindo to talk about his new novel 'Life, & Death, & Giants'. They discuss where the giant idea sprang from, the Amish community, his favorite character in the book, and who was the inspiration for that character, the poetry of Emily Dickinson, and they take a run at which actresses could be right for the character of Hannah.  Ron's website: https://ronrindo.com/ ron's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rrindoauthor/ If you like what you're hearing on this podcast please subscribe so you never miss an episode! Watch Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@brettsbookstack Bookshop.org page: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack Brett's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stack Behind the Stack email: brettsbookstack@gmail.com

    41 min
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A book podcast with book lover Brett Benner of bretts.book.stack on instagram and youtube. Author interviews and bookish conversations to help add more to your TBR pile! Watch/Listen to Behind the Stack on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/bretts.book.stackInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bretts.book.stackEmail: brettsbookstack@gmail.comBookshop.org: https://www.bookshop.org/shop/brettsbookstack

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  • Creator
    Brett Benner
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    63
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Behind The Stack
  • Show Website
    Behind The Stack

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