Welp Magazine includes Audiobook Connection podcast in Top 20
Welp Magazine has curated a list of the best 20 post production podcasts of 2021, and the Pro Audio Voices podcast Audiobook Connection made the list. If you’re an author in the audiobook world, you may want to check out that list to find other podcasts of interest. For example, Podcast Method dives deeper into the technical details of podcasting that we cover on Audiobook Connection. Podcasting is a great way to further leverage your audiobook content, so if you’re considering starting a podcast, check out Dan Benjamin’s podcast as well as the episodes about podcasting on Audiobook Connection.
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Engaging conversations with Authors, Narrators, Post-production audio engineers, Marketing teams as well as audio book listeners and fans. Go behind the scenes with audiobook creators as host Becky Parker Geist guides the conversation to discover the surprises, victories and challenges in publishing and producing audiobooks. Ideal for indie authors, small publishers, audiobook fans, and anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes peek into the audiobook world – as well as authors and publishers looking for tips from the pros on production and marketing. Behind-the-scenes interviews with audiobook creators as well as audiobook production and marketing tips – with episodes every other week.
Podcast Episodes
AC-I-307 The Reluctant Womb, an Interview with Author Pamela Blair
In this powerful episode of the Audiobook Connection, host Becky Parker Geist welcomes Pamela Blair, author of The Reluctant Womb.
A former Broadway dancer, social worker, solo traveler through Africa and the Middle East, single mother, and psychologist, Pamela has now turned to writing in post-retirement. Together, Becky and Pamela explore how this rich life experience shaped a book that tackles deeply personal and socially relevant issues surrounding pregnancy, choice, and women’s autonomy.
Pamela shares how the provocative title The Reluctant Womb came to her, what inspired the book, and how real-life letters became an integral part of the narrative. The discussion addresses the cultural and political context surrounding the book, including how its themes resonate in a post–Roe v. Wade world, and what impact Pamela hopes the story will have on readers, especially young women facing life-altering decisions.
🎧 The Reluctant Womb audiobook will be available soon on AMPlify Audiobooks, where listeners can support authors and engage more deeply with meaningful stories.
AC-I-308 Spiritual Renewal – An Interview with author Dr. Susan Agbenoto
In this episode, host Becky welcomes Dr. Susan Agbenoto, author of New Wine: A Journey into Refueling Your Life in the Spirit and Restore Me! But Privately, Please (The People Cannot Know).
Dr. Agbenoto shares her personal and professional journey with the audience. She reflects on key lessons she learned from her upbringing, and how her work as a speaker, lay pastor, and investment performance professional informs her faith-centered message. She discusses the spiritual and emotional challenges her books address, why those issues are deeply important to her, and the transformation she hopes her listeners will experience.
Dr. Susan Agbenoto’s audiobooks will be available soon on AMPlify Audiobooks, where listeners can support authors and engage more deeply with transformative stories and messages.
AC-I-303 Interview with Mike Mirabella, Author and Songwriter of the Carla Stories Series
In this episode, Becky welcomes Mike Mirabella, author and songwriter of the Carla Stories series—including Sister Butterfly, I Used to Be Shy, and Special People—as well as On the Luck of an Irish Sailor. Mike shares his personal journey into writing and the life experiences [...]
AC-I-302 Interview with Patrick McLaughlin, Author of Cheerful Obedience
In this episode, Becky sits down with Patrick McLaughlin, award-winning author of Cheerful Obedience: A Novel, U.S. Army veteran, Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame inductee, and retired fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers. Patrick shares how his early life, military service, and career in [...]
AC-T-301 Why it Matters Who’s in Control
In today's episode, Becky discusses the topic of control - as it relates to audiobooks, and beyond. She reveals some ways (you may or may not know) that companies, such as Amazon, have their hands in EVERYTHING - from audiobook publishing to data storage - [...]
AC-I-300 Gratitude
On this day when everyone is thinking about being thankful, host Becky Parker Geist takes a moment to express her gratitude for everyone who has offered kind words and support over the past year.
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In this episode of Audiobook Connection, Becky Parker Geist discusses the importance of committing to your audiobook project and making informed decisions to achieve your publishing goals. Learn why quality production is key and how to avoid common pitfalls such as AI narration. Becky shares insights on selecting the right narrator, pre-production planning, and strategic marketing, including press releases, social media, and awards.
Discover how to leverage platforms like AMPlify Audiobooks for higher royalties and greater control over your audiobook sales. Plus, get a sneak peek at upcoming features and community-building tools. Tune in for valuable tips on connecting with your audience, promoting your audiobook, and staying motivated throughout the process.
Published on February 15, 2026
We’re delighted to announce that our wonderful founder and CEO, Becky Parker Geist, has been awarded the 2026 SOVAS Best Audiobook Producer award for the full [...]
Dive behind the scenes of the multi-award-winning audiobook, The Legend of Valentine, as Becky sits down with author Sheldon Collins and sound designer Daryl Bolicek. Discover the intricate creative process, from weaving historical fact with mythic storytelling to crafting an immersive soundscape with a cast of 20 narrators. Explore the challenges of sound design, the art of collaboration, and the meticulous work that led to winning Best Audiobook Production and Best Sound Design by the Society of Voice Arts and Sciences (SOVAS). Plus, get a sneak peek with a sample from the audiobook!
Access The Legend of Valentine audiobook through AMPlify Audiobooks:
https://proaudiovoices.com/product/the-legend-of-valentine/
