Village Well Podcast

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The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday.

  1. 2D AGO

    Fostering Identity and Belonging with Monique Marshall

    In this episode, Jen and Shira sit down with DEI consultant Monique Marshall for a conversation about identity and belonging. Monique shares some excellent children's book recommendations for sparking conversations around identity with kids. She also discusses her own journey and offers suggestions for teaching children about DEI topics.Check out Monique's WebsiteMonique’s Recommendations- Our Skin by Megan Madison, Jessica Ralli, and Isabel Roxas- All the Colors We Are by Katie Kissinger- The Colors We Share by Angélica DassThe Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday.If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen.

    46 min

  2. 12/11/2025

    2025 Holiday Gift Recommendations with the Villagers!

    On this special holiday episode, the staff of The Village Well recommends gifts for 2025! See what we picked out below: Fiction King Sorrow by Joe HillThe True True Story of Raja the Gullible by Rabih AlameddineAutomatic Noodle by Annalee Newitz Nonfiction Empire of AI by Karen HaoStitching Freedom by Gary TylerThe Dry Season by Melissa Febos Kids/YA Gregor the Overlander by Suzanne CollinsLegendborn by Tracy DeonnImpossible Creatures by Katherine Rundell The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday. If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen.

    37 min

  3. 11/30/2025

    Craft a Life You Love with Amy Tangerine

    On this episode, Judith sits down with Amy Tangerine to talk about her book Craft a Life You Love. It’s a “permission slip to be creative” and encourages readers to tap into artistic expression without all the judgement. You can check out more of Amy’s work at the links below: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/amytangerine/?hl=en YouTube https://www.youtube.com/amytangerine Website https://www.amytangerine.com/ Amy’s Recommendations Die With Zero by Bill Perkins https://villagewell.com/item/kUXGnazpfgvwGOQdZLm_Gg Guided by Laura Lynne Jackson https://villagewell.com/item/ZoOPMvNQhqbQrVdbWihWqQ The work of Katherine Center https://villagewell.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1xdWsi3CCJI0w This episode is dedicated to Conor Proffitt. If you are struggling with depression or thoughts of suicide, please know you are not alone. You can call or text 988, the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. You can also reach the CalHOPE Warm Line at 833-317-4673 or Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services at 424-362-2900. The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday. If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen.

    38 min

  4. 10/30/2025

    Kathy Eldon and Her Noisy Spirits Have a Lot to Say

    This week on the pod, Jen sits down with author, advocate, and producer Kathy Eldon to chat about her new book Boundless. They had a great conversation, touching on justice, creativity, and healing from grief. We hope you enjoy! Check out Creative Visions: https://www.creativevisions.org/ Kathy’s Recommendations: Real Magic by Dead Radin https://villagewell.com/item/rgHmVQkJfJ5x-Tv7qbHSVw A New Earth by Eckhart Tolle https://villagewell.com/item/Jbk-o9rCuFfi-iAqY5Zewg Living in the Light by Shakti Gawain https://villagewell.com/item/gzKvR2TDU-pF6xFBexgBxA The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday. If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen!

    46 min

  5. 10/17/2025

    BOOK CLUB: Katabasis by R. F. Kuang

    In this episode, Tom Rubio, facilitator of the SciFi/Fantasy book club at Village Well, hosts a conversation with two of the club's regulars to discuss last month's pick, Katabasis by R. F. Kuang. Click here to grab a copy: https://villagewell.com/item/MEgaIBq6_d8cx8Dg3TPwTw The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday. If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen!

    36 min
  6. Sarah Langan Talks Trad Wives and Horror

    10/02/2025

    Sarah Langan Talks Trad Wives and Horror

    This week on the pod, Colin Hinckley (our very own author of ⁠The Black Lord⁠) sat down with author Sarah Langan to talk about her recent book ⁠Pam Kowolski is a Monster!⁠, her upcoming work Trad Wives, and the joys and terrors of the horror genre. Check out Sarah’s Instagram and give her a follow! Sarah’s recommendations: Rejection by Tony TulathimutteFlesh by David SzalayHorror Movie by Paul TremblayHeadlights by CJ LeedeThe Haunting of Hill House by Shirley Jackson The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday. If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen!

    41 min

  7. 09/04/2025

    BOOK CLUB: The Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells

    On this episode, Tom sits down with members of the SciFi/Fantasy book club to discuss The Murderbot Diaries. They had a great conversation and saved all the spoilers till the end (don’t worry there’s a warning). If you’d like to grab a copy check out the link below: https://villagewell.com/item/MWp_c1qAP1yOIlKI7t1ZFQ The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday. If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen!

    33 min

  8. 08/20/2025

    BOOK BIZ: Hidden Gems with Andrea Tetrick

    This week, Jen sat down with Andrea Tetrick from Publishers Group West and Two Rivers to talk about exciting releases for 2025. We hope you enjoy! Andrea's Picks: Culpability by Bruce Holsinger Mona's Eyes by Thomas Schlesser Heart the Lover by Lily King The Enduring Wild by Josh Jackson Rocks and Riches by Gary L Prost Britannica All New Kids' Encyclopedia edited by Christopher Lloyd Andrea's Personal Faves: The Sea, The Sea by Iris Murdoch Mother’s Milk by Edward St. Aubyn They by Kay Dick The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday.If you'd like to get in touch, you can email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠podcast@villagewell.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.If you love the show and want us to keep creating, please consider subscribing on YouTube or leaving us a review wherever you listen!

    24 min
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The Village Well Podcast is brought to you by Village Well Books & Coffee⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ in downtown Culver City, CA. Each episode, we interview authors and readers about books that capture our imagination. New episodes every Wednesday.

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  • Creator
    Village Well Books and Coffee
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Village Well Books and Coffee
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    Village Well Podcast

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