{"podcast":{"title":"Totally Booked with Zibby","slug":"totally-booked-with-zibby-231008","podcast_index_feed_id":231008,"rss_url":"https://access.acast.com/rss/dd9bf09f-c85c-5b84-8fc6-ac7c8574cacc/","website_url":"http://www.zibbymedia.com","image_url":"https://assets.pippa.io/shows/61b786f01695623d36e9514d/1735671955352-5130db34-b505-4d22-8b9e-3533341d1ec5.jpeg","author":"Zibby Owens","episode_count":2443,"summary":"For nearly a decade, Totally Booked with Zibby has been one of publishing's premier podcasts and a regular stop on book tours for today's biggest authors. Hosted by bestselling author, bookstore owner, and publisher Zibby Owens, the show has featured more than 2,000 conversations with bestselling authors, actors, athletes, chefs, musicians, and entrepreneurs. Known for her warmth, empathy, and genuine curiosity, Zibby has a gift for asking the questions that lead to unforgettable conversations. What begins with the book leads to talks about creativity, ambition, love, loss, family, resilience, and reinvention. With thousands of episodes and dozens of industry honors, Totally Booked with Zibby reminds us all that talking about books is really talking about life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-13T16:20:09.346666+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-booked-with-zibby-231008"},"episode":{"title":"Douglas Brunt, The Lost Empire of Emanuel Nobel + Ben Mezrich, CHECKMATE","slug":"douglas-brunt-the-lost-empire-of-emanuel-nobel-ben-mezrich-checkmate","published_at":"2026-06-16T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-booked-with-zibby-231008/douglas-brunt-the-lost-empire-of-emanuel-nobel-ben-mezrich-checkmate","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-booked-with-zibby-231008","url":"https://shows.acast.com/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books/episodes/douglas-brunt-the-lost-empire-of-emanuel-nobel-ben-mezrich-c","audio_url":"https://sphinx.acast.com/p/acast/s/moms-dont-have-time-to-read-books/e/6a2b05cd39117de4d4f320aa/media.mp3","summary":"Douglas Brunt returns to Totally Booked to discuss THE LOST EMPIRE OF EMANUEL NOBEL, the fascinating true story of the Nobel family’s rise in imperial Russia, their pivotal role in the global oil industry, and the revolutionary forces that reshaped the twentieth century. From the origins of the Nobel Prize to the rise of Stalin and the fall of the Romanovs, Brunt shares how he uncovered this forgotten family saga—and why its lessons about power, energy, and history still resonate today. Bestselling author Ben Mezrich discusses CHECKMATE, his gripping deep dive into the biggest cheating scandal in chess history. From a shocking showdown between world champion Magnus Carlsen and controversial young challenger Hans Niemann to questions about AI, truth, and the future of competition, Mezrich unpacks the real-life drama behind a story that reads like a thriller. He also shares his unique approach to turning headline-making nonfiction into blockbuster books and films. ** Want more? Become a part of my community! Sign up for Zibby's Highlights , which includes a free weekly newsletter, event livestreams, most anticipated book lists, personal essays, and a new essay platform with stories from all of you about what chapters you're in (inspired by my upcoming book Between Chapters: How I Started Over, Took Some Chances, and Found the Plot , 9/22/26). And follow me on Instagram @zibbyowens . But really, keep listening here. If you love my show, please tell a friend! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.","meta_description":"Douglas Brunt returns to Totally Booked to discuss THE LOST EMPIRE OF EMANUEL NOBEL, the fascinating true story of the Nobel family’s rise in imperial Rus…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2472,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/totally-booked-with-zibby-231008/episodes/douglas-brunt-the-lost-empire-of-emanuel-nobel-ben-mezrich-checkmate/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/totally-booked-with-zibby-231008/douglas-brunt-the-lost-empire-of-emanuel-nobel-ben-mezrich-checkmate.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}