Simon & Schuster
Mentioned in 33 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A major legacy publisher involved in book deals across multiple genres and author backgrounds, from established media figures to emerging writers. The company is discussed in podcasts primarily in the context of publishing contracts, author representation, and industry practices around book distribution and agent-author relationships. Notable projects mentioned include partnerships with music industry figures, works on social issues like interracial marriage, and books on true crime subjects.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
The Tara Palmeri Show · Jun 14, 2026
Is Hollywood Self-Censoring to Please Trump?
“Publisher that declined to book guest on left-leaning platforms for book about China policy challenges”
DarkHorse Podcast · May 27, 2026
Spencer Pratt in the Era of Degenerate Intellectual Communism: The 327th Evolutionary Lens
“Publishing Vigliotti's investigative book on LA fires with reporting on municipal response failures”
Strict Scrutiny · May 25, 2026
Trump's Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Grift
“Publishing house that contracted Dorothy Roberts' father's interracial marriage research book in 1969”
Sleepy History · May 21, 2026
Books
“Founded 1924 publishing crossword puzzle books, grew to become one of largest US publishers”
How Much Can I Make? — Real Jobs. Real Stories. Career Insights · May 18, 2026
Inside The Career Of a Death Investigator
“Publisher of Butcher's memoir 'What the Dead Know' released June 2023”
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · May 18, 2026
1KHO 800: Read to Your Kids As Long As They Will Let You | Meghan Cox Gurdon, The Enchanted Hour
“Publishing company; president cited regarding declining attention spans in children unable to sustain focus for book-length content”
Blank Check with Griffin & David · May 17, 2026
The Truman Show with J.D. Amato
“Publisher of J.D. Amato's debut graphic novel The Endless Game”
Victor Davis Hanson: In His Own Words · May 13, 2026
The Untold Story of the Declaration of Independence | Victor Davis Hanson
“Publisher of Michael Oslin's book 'National Treasure: How the Declaration of Independence Made America'”
Zero to Well-Read · May 12, 2026
A Classic Summer Read
“Publisher of the Authors Edition of The Great Gatsby with introduction by Jesmyn Ward”
The 1000 Hours Outside Podcast · May 11, 2026
1KHO 794: Readers Stand Out | Jack Carr, Fourth Option
“Jack Carr's publisher; approved his proposal to diversify beyond the James Reese series”
Zero to Well-Read · May 5, 2026
The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky
“Parent company of MTV Books imprint that published the original 1999 edition of Perks of Being a Wallflower”
Aspire with Emma Grede · Apr 30, 2026
Emma Grede on Her Dream Coming True: Sitting Down With Oprah
“Publisher of Emma Grede's debut book 'Start With Yourself'”
Literature and History · Apr 15, 2026
Episode 124: The Last Great War of Antiquity
“Publishing host Doug Metzger's illustrated guide to Homer's Odyssey, releasing June 23, 2026”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 15, 2026
The Hot List: April 2026
“Publisher of Daggermouth print edition releasing July 2026”
Fated Mates - Romance Books for Novel People · Apr 15, 2026
S08.30: Irredeemable Characters: Morality Chain Redux
“Publisher that wrapped a tour bus in Lothair book cover and sent Kresley Cole on national tour due to reader demand”
Book Riot - The Podcast · Apr 13, 2026
MCD Shutters, Audible's Story House, and More of the Week's Book News.
“Publishing H.M. Wolf's Dagger Mouth in July after Books-A-Million carried indie edition”
Planet Money · Apr 10, 2026
BOOKstore Economics
“Major publisher cited as example of managing large inventory returns; published Walter Isaacson's Elon Musk biography”
Freakonomics Radio · Mar 27, 2026
668. Do Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny Have Blood on Their Hands?
“Publisher of Making Messiah audiobook about Handel's composition, promoted in episode announcement”
Passion Struck with John R. Miles · Mar 12, 2026
Become the CEO of Your Health Through Resilience | Dr. Tara Narula — EP 740
“Publisher of Narula's book 'The Healing Power of Resilience'”
Extend Podcast with Darshan Shah, MD · Mar 5, 2026
144. Dr. Mao Shing Ni: Fertility Optimization, Egg Freezing, and Menopause as "Second Spring"
“Publisher of Dr. Mao's book 'Second Spring' on menopause and fertility optimization”
Founder's Story · Feb 23, 2026
What Jay-Z, Will Smith, and the Olympics Taught Him About Winning in Business | Ep 312 with Samyr Laine Co-Founder and Managing Partner of Freedom Trail Capital
“Legacy publisher Samyr engaged with for Roc Nation book publishing division joint venture discussions”
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show · Feb 13, 2026
The Karol Markowicz Show: Ben Ferguson on Media, AI, Family & Life Beyond Politics
“Publisher that approached Ferguson about writing a book while he was in college and working in television”
The Shit No One Tells You About Writing · Feb 9, 2026
Shooting the Shit About Editors Quiet Quitting and the Unpaid Labour of Agents
“Editor Yahdon Israel works at Simon & Schuster and posted about agent-author relationships and financial risk”
10% Happier with Dan Harris · Feb 2, 2026
How a Simple Mindset Shift Can Reduce the Risk of Heart Disease and Improve Overall Health | Dr. Tara Narula
“Publisher that approached Dr. Narula in 2020 to write her book on resilience”
The Million Dollar Standard · Jan 28, 2026
055 - The One Sentence Business Plan
“Major publisher; Nick discussed handling a complex 2,000-book order with mixed distribution requirements”
Good Life Project · Jan 12, 2026
Why You Feel Drained (a Different Take) | Iyanla Vanzant
“Publisher that contracted Iyanla Vanzant to write 'Acts of Faith' after her first self-published book gained traction”
The School of Greatness · Jan 12, 2026
How to Build Unshakeable Certainty When Life Falls Apart | Tony Robbins
“Publisher of Tony Robbins' books; mentioned as publisher of Howard Cosell's book that Robbins encountered as a teenager.”
Family Secrets · Jan 8, 2026
The Mixed Marriage Project
“Publisher that contracted Dorothy's father's book on interracial marriage in 1968-1969”
Deep Cover Presents: Snowball · Dec 29, 2025
The Truth About Sarah Revisited (LIVE at WBUR)
“Publisher of Jess McHugh's upcoming book 'Beg, Borrow, Scam' about female con artists”
Bad Friends · Nov 10, 2025
Talking Limericks with Louie
“Distribution partner for Ben Bella Books handling Louis C.K.'s novel sales”
Discover Your Potential Podcast · Nov 10, 2025
A life that inspired millions with guest Steve Sims, this episode is sponsored by Squarespace
“Publisher of Steve Sims' book 'Blue Fishing: The Art of Making Things Happen'”
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Sep 19, 2025
#611 - Louis C.K.
“Distributor of Louis C.K.'s novel 'Ingram' through publisher Ben Bella Books”
Becoming UnDone · Aug 2, 2025
128 | Surviving a Nightmare: John Ulsh's Journey from Tragedy to Purpose
“Publisher of John's book 'The Upside of Down,' releasing October 7th”