Barnes & Noble
Mentioned in 52 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major American bookstore retailer prominently featured across podcasts as a key distribution channel for published books, including signed copies and traditionally published titles. Podcasters frequently reference Barnes & Noble as a destination for purchasing books by authors and personalities, as well as a critical metric for determining nationwide bookstore placement for new releases. The company is also discussed in publishing industry conversations regarding shelf placement strategies for debut authors and the retail benefits of traditional publishing distribution.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Otaku's Anonymous · May 20, 2026
We Take AO3's Anime Top Or Bottom Challenge! - Otakus Anonymous Episode #162
“Retail bookstore chain recommended for purchasing physical manga volumes”
Collector's Corner with Jimmy Star · May 19, 2026
Collector's Corner with Jimmy Star - Mothman/The Mimic
“Retailer where 'Mothman: Red Eyes Rising' and 'The Mimic' books are available for purchase”
Omni Talk Retail · May 13, 2026
ChatGPT Wants Your Ad Dollars, DG Goes Full Funnel & Audible Opens A Bookless Bookstore | Fast Five
“Physical bookstore retailer mentioned as successful example of experiential retail driving impulse purchases”
U Up? · May 8, 2026
He Won’t Go To Therapy But Says I’m the Problem
“Mentioned as bookstore where Jared will appear for book tour promoting 'Walking Red Flag'”
The Confused Breakfast · May 7, 2026
After Hours (1985)
“Where Sean purchased the After Hours DVD in a recycled case for approximately five dollars”
Jeff Lewis Has Issues · May 6, 2026
Golnesa Gharachedaghi & Cynthia Bailey: Crows & Icon Awards
“Retail location where Reza's book signing event drew approximately 7,500 people”
The Book Review · May 1, 2026
‘The Book Review’ Podcast Turns 20
“Bookseller that capitalized on BookTok trends by creating prominent display tables for recommended titles”
Booming · Apr 29, 2026
How indie bookstores escaped Amazon's shadow
“Major bookstore chain that competed with indies; now adopting indie strategies like local curation and neighborhood positioning”
Marketing Your Business - Marketing Strategies for Business Owners · Apr 27, 2026
253: How a Pattern Designer Built a Multi-Million Dollar Business Without Art School (Bonnie Christine)
“Picked up Pattern Magazine for distribution in all US locations; opening new bookstores signaling analog retail resurgence”
Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast · Apr 23, 2026
It’s Great To Be Drained
“Bookstore where hosts purchased books and discussed book availability and in-store experiences”
Jeff Lewis Has Issues · Apr 17, 2026
Mercedes Javid & Reza Farahan: Book Launch & Shakeups
“Bookstore hosting Reza's book signing event with $34 ticket price; sold out event”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
The Hot List: April 2026
“Referenced for most-viewed books weekly and pre-order tracking data”
Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Apr 15, 2026
The Haunting of Alabama
“Retailer carrying Dr. Brown's book throughout Alabama”
Bad On Paper · Apr 15, 2026
April 2026 Three Things
“Bookstore chain where Olivia Mentor held a book signing event in Nadick, Massachusetts”
Nerd of Mouth · Apr 13, 2026
Nerd of Mouth Book Club Presents Dungeon Crawler Carl Book 1
“Major bookseller prominently displaying Dungeon Crawler Carl hardcovers alongside bestsellers like Fourth Wing, indicating mainstream retail positioning”
Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast · Apr 13, 2026
Late to Your Life? You Need Less Friction | Clutterbug Podcast #321
“Retail location where Amy's 'Good Morning, Good Life' book is available for purchase”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
MCD Shutters, Audible's Story House, and More of the Week's Book News.
“Largest U.S. bookstore chain; referenced as comparable competitor to Books-A-Million”
Omni Talk Retail · Apr 11, 2026
Bed Bath & Beyond Is Back And It Just Bought The Container Store For $150M | Fast Five Shorts
“Referenced as category specialist that successfully remade assortment and experience to drive consumer engagement”
The Drop the Needle Podcast · Apr 9, 2026
DTN Podcast | Jim Alstott Ep. 57 From Opera to Awakening: Jim Alstott's Journey of Spiritual Discovery
“Major book retailer carrying Jim's new book alongside Amazon and other platforms”
Dave And Molly Show · Apr 8, 2026
Dave's Cash Showdown April 8
“Discussed as actually releasing the first e-reader device (Nook) before Kindle”
Fantasy Fangirls · Apr 7, 2026
Fantasy FanReads Cup of Conversations
“Referenced as a bookstore where host discovered books through end displays and special tables”
Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health) · Apr 6, 2026
Editor of the World's First Self-Help Magazine on the Secrets to Success | Kerrie Lee Brown | Motivation | E34
“Retail partner where Success Magazine is distributed alongside Hudson and select retailers”
Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Apr 1, 2026
Conquer Your Karma
“Retailer where Tracy Dunblazer's book series is available for purchase”
Jeff Lewis Has Issues · Mar 27, 2026
Taylor Dayne & Reza Farahan: Permits & Checking In
“Location of Reza Farahan's book signing event on April 7th at The Grove shopping center”
Jeff Lewis Has Issues · Mar 20, 2026
Cynthia Bailey & Reza Farahan: Lost Luggage & Checking In
“Hosting Reza Farahan's book signing event for 'Memoirs of a Gay Shop' on April 7th at The Grove location”
The Adventure Zone · Mar 19, 2026
The Adventure Zone Royale: Episode 20
“Retailer offering exclusive edition of Adventure Zone story and song book with collectible trading cards”
Morbid · Mar 9, 2026
The 1916 Jersey Shore Shark Attacks (Part 1)
“Mentioned as retailer for signed copies of host's book 'The Butcher Legacy'”
Peak Performance Life Podcast · Mar 3, 2026
EPI 241: Clinically Proven Plan To AGE-PROOF YOUR BRAIN & Stay Sharp For Life. This LITERALLY Grows Your Brain! With Dr. Majid Fotuhi
“Major bookseller carrying Dr. Fotuhi's book 'The Invincible Brain'”
Mick Unplugged · Mar 2, 2026
Misfortunes To Purpose: The Carnivore Leader with CZ Lopez
“Bookstore chain where "Carnivore Leadership" is available for purchase”
Morbid · Mar 2, 2026
The Murder of Olga Kupczyk
“Retailer carrying signed copies of hosts' book 'The Butcher Legacy' which were running low on stock”
Morning Wire · Feb 27, 2026
Evening Wire: Bill Clinton Testifies & MN Church Disruptors Charged | 2.27.26
“Pursuing tariff refund lawsuit after Supreme Court reversed duties that netted government $130 billion over 10 months”
BiggerPockets Money Podcast · Feb 13, 2026
The New FIRE? Why Time Freedom Beats Early Retirement
“Bookstore where Harriot discovered Personal Finance for Dummies, launching his financial independence journey”
Morbid · Feb 12, 2026
Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 3)
“Retailer where signed copies of 'The Butcher Legacy' book are available for purchase”
The ADHD Parenting Podcast · Feb 11, 2026
How Kids With ADHD Build the Internal Skills Needed for Independence
“Retail partner for book distribution of the Executive Functioning Playbook”
Morbid · Feb 9, 2026
Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 2)
“Mentioned as retail location where signed editions of 'The Butcher Legacy' book are sold”
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing · Feb 9, 2026
Shooting the Shit About Editors Quiet Quitting and the Unpaid Labour of Agents
“Mentioned as retail distribution benefit of having a traditionally published book in stores”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Feb 6, 2026
The Speech Impediment of the Soul: A Path to Intrinsic Worth | John R. Miles EP 726
“Host is using pre-order data from Barnes & Noble to determine nationwide bookstore placement for 'You Matter Luma' children's book”
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing · Feb 5, 2026
The Long Game of Publishing
“Major retailer discussed regarding print-on-demand ordering and shelf placement for debut authors”
TigerBelly · Feb 4, 2026
Trevor Wallace & The Dr. Dre Conversion
“Bobby Lee's graphic novel 'Deadweight' is available for purchase at Barnes & Noble retail locations”
The Way to College Podcast · Feb 2, 2026
Pivoting with Purpose: Getting on the BookERGV Book Bus with Jeannie Salinas on The Way to College Podcast
“Mentioned as major competitor that The Bookie Bus differentiates from through experience-based retail model”
The Mel Robbins Podcast · Jan 26, 2026
This Conversation Will Change How You Think About Your Entire Life
“Bookstore referenced in Vong's childhood understanding of how books are distributed”
The Way to College Podcast · Jan 12, 2026
Giving Yourself Permission with Jillian Reilly on The Way to College Podcast
“Bookseller where Jillian Riley's book '10 Permissions' is available for purchase”
The Dr. John Delony Show · Jan 2, 2026
Owning Your Problems Is the Key to Unlocking Your Future (With Jade Warshaw)
“Jade and Sam purchased Dave Ramsey's Total Money Makeover workbook from Barnes & Noble during their debt crisis”
Pluribus: The Official Podcast · Dec 19, 2025
S1E8: Charm Offensive
“Location cleared for filming at 2 a.m. for a scene in the episode”
Discover Your Potential Podcast · Dec 14, 2025
Shift into a Higher Gear with Dr. Delatorro McNeal Sponsored by Acorns
“Retailer selling 'Shift into a Higher Gear' book through online and physical locations”
Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito · Dec 6, 2025
Celebrity Jobber with Jeff Zito - James "Murr" Murray
“Bookstore where Murray purchased coding and HTML books to learn web development in late 1990s”
Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Nov 25, 2025
Brent Maher's Musical Journey in "Night of the Orphan Train"
“Retail partner distributing 'Night of the Orphan Train' audiobook and novel”
Christ With Coffee On Ice · Nov 14, 2025
reading Philippians
“Retailer where the host purchased her first Bible before discovering Hosanna Revival”
Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ? · Oct 15, 2025
Dr. Kristen Viola Harrison journey as a psychologist founding Soul Wise Solutions
“Retail partner for distribution of Dr. Harrison and Shauna's book”
Sasquatch Chronicles · Sep 22, 2025
SC EP:1191 Remembering Dr. Jeff Meldrum Part II
“Retailer where Dr. Meldrum advocated for proper categorization of his book in the natural science section rather than New Age”