Welcome to Author Conversations with Chris Dabbs
Real Authors. Real Stories. Real Conversations.
Trusted Journalism. Thoughtful Conversations.
Featuring award-winning authors, bestselling writers and international thought leaders discussing the books, ideas and experiences shaping our world.
Every great book has a story long before the first page.
Hosted by broadcast journalist Chris Dabbs, Author Conversations features award-winning authors, bestselling writers and leading thinkers from around the world in new long-form conversations every week.
These aren't rushed promotional interviews. They're thoughtful, in-depth conversations that go beyond the book to explore the stories, research, ideas and life experiences behind the writing. Whether the subject is history, crime, business, science, psychology, memoir, politics, faith or fiction, every episode uncovers the people behind the pages and the ideas shaping our world.
"Unlike traditional media interviews, every conversation has the time to breathe — giving guests the freedom to explore their ideas, experiences and stories in genuine depth."
Trusted Journalism. Thoughtful Conversations.
Hosted by Chris Dabbs, Author Conversations combines professional broadcasting, journalism education and premium podcast production to create intelligent, long-form interviews with award-winning authors, bestselling writers and leading thinkers from around the world.
📖 Exceptional Guests
Featuring award-winning authors, bestselling writers, debut novelists and recognised experts from around the world.
🎙 Long-Form Conversations
Every guest has the time to move beyond the publicity tour and explore the ideas, research and life experiences behind their work.
🌍 Ideas That Matter
History, science, business, psychology, memoir, politics, faith and fiction — all explored with curiosity, respect and genuine conversation.
What You'll Discover
📖 The real stories behind today's most fascinating books.
💡 The research, inspiration and lived experiences that shape great writing.
🧠 Honest conversations about creativity, publishing and the writing life.
🌍 Fresh perspectives on current issues, timeless questions and the human experience.
🎙 Practical insights, memorable stories and unexpected moments from some of today's most interesting authors.
Every interview is designed to leave you understanding not just the book — but the person who wrote it.
Who This Podcast Is For
If you love books, enjoy intelligent conversation and are endlessly curious about people and ideas, you'll feel right at home here.
Whether you're an avid reader, an aspiring author, a lifelong learner or simply someone who enjoys hearing remarkable people tell their stories, Author Conversations offers engaging discussions that inform, entertain and inspire.
Why Author Conversations?
Great conversations don't happen by accident.
Drawing on a career in broadcast journalism, BBC and Times Radio newsreading, university journalism teaching and professional podcast production, Chris Dabbs creates an environment where authors can move beyond the publicity tour to share the stories, ideas and experiences that rarely make it into traditional interviews.
Guests range from first-time authors to international bestsellers, award winners and recognised experts in their fields, all united by a passion for sharing ideas that matter.
The result is authentic discussion, unexpected moments and a deeper understanding of both the author and their work.
Connect with Chris
Author Conversations is proudly produced by The Podcast Studio, delivering premium podcast production, hosting and interview services for authors, businesses, charities and organisations.
Start Listening
Choose an episode that catches your eye — or discover a subject you've never considered before.
Subscribe today and discover the stories behind the stories — from award-winning authors, bestselling writers and leading thinkers shaping the way we understand our world.
Every author has a story.
Every story deserves a conversation.
Welcome to Author Conversations.