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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.

Episode Mentions

Otaku's Anonymous

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

AO3 fan fiction tagging systems and relationship dynamics analysisCharacter design philosophy and visual communication of abilitiesAnime pacing and narrative structure in slow-burn series
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Collector's Corner with Jimmy Star

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

Horror fiction adaptation to televisionVertical video series formatAction figure collectibles and merchandise
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Omni Talk Retail

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

ChatGPT Advertising Platform and Search CompetitionRetail Media Networks and Full-Funnel AdvertisingCreator Commerce and Social Shopping
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U Up?

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'

Dating app communication etiquette and pre-date texting normsEarly relationship red flags and personality incompatibility signalsTherapy resistance in relationships and male attitudes toward mental health support
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The Confused Breakfast

The Confused Breakfast · May 7, 2026

After Hours (1985)

Where Sean purchased the After Hours DVD in a recycled case for approximately five dollars

Martin Scorsese's directorial style and recurring motifsAnxiety and paranoia as cinematic subjectsOne-night narrative structures in film
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Jeff Lewis Has Issues

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

Reality TV Production Timelines and Network PickupsLab-Grown Diamond Jewelry MarketEyelash Extensions and Beauty Maintenance Costs
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The Book Review

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

Memoir authenticity and fact-checking in publishingYA dystopian fiction and dark storytelling for young audiencesNordic Noir and Scandinavian thriller translations
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Booming

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

Independent Bookstore Revival and GrowthAmazon's Impact on Retail and PublishingCommunity-Driven Retail Strategy
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Marketing Your Business - Marketing Strategies for Business Owners

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

12-week nurture sequence strategy for course launchesNiche audience broadening through relatable entry-point messaging10% revenue allocation rule for paid advertising budgets
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Brooke and Connor Make A Podcast

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

Live podcast tour production and structureVenue location transparency in tour marketingBook-to-film adaptation casting decisions
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Jeff Lewis Has Issues

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

Employee Management and AccountabilitySocial Media Strategy and Content CreationWork-Life Balance in Media Production
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Book Riot - The Podcast

Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 15, 2026

The Hot List: April 2026

Referenced for most-viewed books weekly and pre-order tracking data

Contemporary Fiction BestsellersAward-Winning Books and Prize ImpactBook-to-Film Adaptations
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Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews

Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Apr 15, 2026

The Haunting of Alabama

Retailer carrying Dr. Brown's book throughout Alabama

Residual vs. Intelligent HauntingsCivil War Paranormal ActivityHistoric House Museum Monetization
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Bad On Paper

Bad On Paper · Apr 15, 2026

April 2026 Three Things

Bookstore chain where Olivia Mentor held a book signing event in Nadick, Massachusetts

Memoir writing and authenticityWealth and privilege in literatureLiterary fiction definition and categorization
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Nerd of Mouth

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

LitRPG genre history and evolution (1978-present)Self-publishing vs. traditional publishing economicsPatreon-based serialized release models
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Clutterbug - Real-Life Hacks and Tips to Declutter, Organize and Clean your Home Fast

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

Morning routines and their impact on daily productivityFriction reduction in daily habits and decision-makingIdentity clutter and emotional attachment to possessions
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Book Riot - The Podcast

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

MCD imprint closure and consolidation of experimental fiction publishingRetail merchandising strategy for identifying and capitalizing on emerging book genresCommunity engagement and third-space programming in independent and chain bookstores
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Omni Talk Retail

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

Retail bankruptcy and liquidation recovery strategiesDual-branded store format integrationHome furnishings and organization retail market
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The Drop the Needle Podcast

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

Spiritual Awakening Stages and ProgressionMeditation as Nervous System Regulation ToolChildhood Psychic Abilities and Suppression
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Dave And Molly Show

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

Trivia competition format and game mechanicsCall-in radio show engagement strategiesPrize structure and incentive design
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Fantasy Fangirls

Fantasy Fangirls · Apr 7, 2026

Fantasy FanReads Cup of Conversations

Referenced as a bookstore where host discovered books through end displays and special tables

Fantasy book foreshadowing and analytical reading techniquesBook discovery and TBR (to-be-read) list management strategiesMulti-format reading consumption (physical, ebook, audiobook)
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Miracle Mentality with Tim Storey (Motivation, Self Help, and Mental Health)

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

Magazine Publishing Evolution and Print SustainabilityRedefining Success Beyond Financial MetricsAuthentic Storytelling in Leadership Content
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Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews

Mysterious Radio: Paranormal, UFO and Lore Interviews · Apr 1, 2026

Conquer Your Karma

Retailer where Tracy Dunblazer's book series is available for purchase

Karma as patterns and habitsSpiritual trauma and cultural traumaMindfulness meditation and heart-brain harmonization
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Jeff Lewis Has Issues

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

Building Permits and Regulatory ComplianceSanta Barbara Coastal Development RegulationsResidential Construction Project Management
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Jeff Lewis Has Issues

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

Lost luggage and airline liability during flight changesBook signing events and author promotion strategyLifetime movie production and release timing
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The Adventure Zone

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

Tabletop RPG Campaign DesignCharacter Death and Narrative ConsequencesPlayer Agency in Storytelling
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Morbid

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'

1916 Jersey Shore shark attacksGreat white shark behavior and hunting mechanismsShark sensory biology (heartbeat detection, sound wave tracking)
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Peak Performance Life Podcast

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'

Alzheimer's disease prevention and reversal through lifestyle interventionSleep apnea diagnosis, treatment, and cognitive impactMediterranean diet and nutritional neuroscience
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Mick Unplugged

Mick Unplugged · Mar 2, 2026

Misfortunes To Purpose: The Carnivore Leader with CZ Lopez

Bookstore chain where "Carnivore Leadership" is available for purchase

Military Leadership DevelopmentFailure as a Leadership ToolOrganizational Culture Building
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Morbid

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

Maternal Codependency and ControlDomestic Harassment and IntimidationMissing Persons Investigation
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Morning Wire

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

U.S.-Iran Military EscalationBill Clinton Epstein TestimonyTariff Refund Litigation
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BiggerPockets Money Podcast

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

Time Freedom vs. Early Retirement PhilosophyHybrid FIRE Models with Continued IncomePortfolio + Flexible Work Income Formula
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Morbid

Morbid · Feb 12, 2026

Dennis Nilsen: The Kindly Killer (Part 3)

Retailer where signed copies of 'The Butcher Legacy' book are available for purchase

Serial murder investigation techniquesForensic drain and sewage analysisCriminal psychology and personality disorders
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The ADHD Parenting Podcast

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

Executive Functioning as Internal Skills ModelSelf-Awareness Development in ADHD ChildrenSelf-Regulation of Emotions and Behavior
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Morbid

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

Serial killer methodology and victim selection patternsLaw enforcement bias against LGBTQ+ communities and marginalized populationsNecrophilia and post-mortem sexual behavior in serial killers
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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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

Option clauses and contractual timelines in publishing agreementsEditor ghosting and quiet quitting in publishingBook advance structures and payment schedules
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Passion Struck with John R. Miles

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

Childhood Trauma and Long-Term Psychological ImpactIntrinsic Worth vs. Achievement-Based Self-EsteemPerformance Trap and Overachievement as Compensation
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The Shit No One Tells You About Writing

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

Literary agent querying and rejection managementBook death on submission and emotional resilienceDigital-first publishing models and distribution
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TigerBelly

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

Stand-up Comedy Career DevelopmentOpen Mic Culture and Venue HistoryMental Health and Medication in Performance
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The Way to College Podcast

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

First-generation college student experiences and career transitionsFamily business succession and intergenerational obligationsEntrepreneurship and passion-to-business conversion
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The Mel Robbins Podcast

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

Language as a tool for reclaiming dignity and resisting manipulationShame transformation and using shame as motivation for personal growthImposter syndrome reframed as an immune system in institutional spaces
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The Way to College Podcast

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

Non-linear career paths and educational trajectoriesSelf-permission and personal agency in decision-makingParental expectations and implicit narratives around success
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The Dr. John Delony Show

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

Student Loan Debt CrisisFinancial Shame and Mental HealthMarriage and Financial Stress
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Pluribus: The Official Podcast

Pluribus: The Official Podcast · Dec 19, 2025

S1E8: Charm Offensive

Location cleared for filming at 2 a.m. for a scene in the episode

Episode Direction and Visual StorytellingLarge-Scale Production Logistics and Crowd ManagementPost-Production Editing and Narrative Structure
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Discover Your Potential Podcast

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

Mindset Reframing and Cognitive ShiftsPersonal Development and Peak PerformanceMotivation and Goal Achievement
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Celebrity Jobber Podcast with Jeff Zito

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

Television show development and pitchingCareer pivots and job transitionsImpractical Jokers production and punishments
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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

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

Orphan Train History (1860s-1920s America)Musical Novel Format and StructureAudiobook Production and Narration
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Christ With Coffee On Ice

Christ With Coffee On Ice · Nov 14, 2025

reading Philippians

Retailer where the host purchased her first Bible before discovering Hosanna Revival

Bible Study and Scripture InterpretationChristian Spirituality and Faith PracticePersonal Branding for Content Creators
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Tony Mantor: Why Not Me ?

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

Complex Trauma and PTSD TreatmentDissociative Identity Disorder (DID) and Dissociative SchizophreniaNear-Death Experiences and Spiritual Integration
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Sasquatch Chronicles

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

Primate Locomotion and Bipedalism EvolutionSasquatch Footprint Biomechanics and Mid-Tarsal Break AnalysisScientific Credibility in Cryptozoological Research
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