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Multiaward-winning runner and CEO of The 401 Foundation Ben Smith talks to us about his debut audiobook, 401: The Extraordinary Story of the Man Who Ran 401 Marathons in 401 Days and Changed His Life Forever. Detailing the many challenges he faced and overcame, in this interview, Ben discusses how bullying impacted him, why he decided to create the 401 Challenge and how he’s carrying on its legacy.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss their new book together, New Power: How It’s Changing the 21st Century - and Why You Need to Know, are Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms. Their new book, New Power, follows on from their seminal Harvard Business Review article on leadership in 2014 and Heimans’ TED talk on the same subject. Here, Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms chat to us about what new power is, why it’s a force for both bad and good and how we can use it to our advantage.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her 13th installment of the hugely successful Tom Gates series, Epic Adventure (Kind Of), is British publishing sensation Liz Pichon. With her illustrations recognised across the world, Liz Pichon has become a national treasure with her infamous Tom Gates series for children aged 8+. With a Roald Dahl Funny Prize under her belt, alongside numerous other awards, Pichon has become recognised for her signature doodling and comedic realism, selling two million copies of her series in the UK alone.

Joining us in the Audible Studios to discuss her eighth novel, The Crow Garden, is talented and acclaimed horror writer Alison Littlewood. Born and raised in Yorkshire, Alison is the author of Richard and Judy best seller A Cold Season; its sequel, A Cold Silence; and the dark Victorian mystery The Hidden People.

Visiting the Audible Studios for the first time is one of YouTube's most influential faces, Jim Chapman, who's here to discuss his first book, 147 Things: My User's Guide to the Universe, from Black Holes to Belly Buttons. An Internet sensation with an impeccable sense of fashion, Jim Chapman talks to Audible about where it all began, why he's become a fact collector and what else is left for him to do.

Laura Jones and Heather McDaid are co-directors of the independent publishers 404 INK and joined us in the Audible studios to chat about Nasty Women, a collection of essays on what it is to be a woman in the 21st century. They tell us about their support from Margaret Atwood, how they decided to found a publishing company on the way back from seeing Robot Wars and what being Nasty Women means to them.

One of Britain's most prolific authors, Horowitz is known for his children’s fiction, such as the Alex Rider series, his mystery novels including Magpie Murders, as well as being a screenwriter and creator of series such as Midsomer Murders and BAFTA winning Foyle's War. We’ll be chatting with Anthony Horowitz about Close to Death, the fifth installment in his Hawthorne and Horowitz detective series. We will be asking how Horowitz how he decides when he’s got a good idea, what the move from children’s to adult’s fiction was like, and why he chose to write a series with himself as a character.

David Mark - or in this case DM Mark - joins us in the Audible Studios to chat about his latest release, The Zealot's Bones. David tells us what it's like to move from contemporary to historical crime fiction and introduces us to his new characters.

O'Leary began his career in broadcasting over two decades ago, starting out as a disc jockey and runner, before appearing on screen in Channel 4's T4 and Big Brother's Little Brother. He has since hosted shows for BBC and ITV, such as and The X Factor, The One Show and This Morning, as well as presenting charitable events such as Comic Relief and Children in Need. O'Leary is also a bestselling author of children's fiction, with his critically acclaimed series, Toto the Ninja Cat, based on his own blind cat.

In 2008, Cain began playing football for Coventry City but in 2012 he had to give up football after an injury put an end to his career. Cain then pursued reality TV, and appeared in shows such as Ex on the Beach, The Challenge and, more recently, SAS: Who Dares Wins. In 2020, life changed for Cain. His 8-week-old daughter, Azaylia, was diagnosed with cancer and passed away aged 8 months. Cain has done his utmost to raise awareness of childhood cancers and raise money, putting himself through grueling physical challenges.

Joining us at Audible Studios is economist and writer, Faiza Shaheen. We'll be speaking with Shaheen about Know Your Place, her book tackling social mobility. We'll be asking if hard work can really change your life, what it means when people talk about changing the whole system, and how austerity cuts affected her mum.

Kaur has always had a passion for education and social justice. She has an academic background in history and gender studies, and has worked as a secondary school teacher across London. She’s known for using her poetry to tackle tough topics such as gender discrimination, mental health and other taboo issues within the South Asian community. We'll be talking to Jaspreet Kaur about her latest venture, her debut non-fiction book Brown Girl Like Me. We'll discuss microaggressions, menstruation and mental health, as well as how to build a foundation of self-love.

Well-being coach, writer and presenter George Anderson talks to us about his upcoming audiobook, Beginner’s Luck Guide for Non-runners. Imparting award-winning training advice on how to slowly build up fitness levels, stay motivated and even start to enjoy exercise, George explains the reasoning behind his running programme in this exclusive interview.

Mark Langthorne talks to Audible about the release of Somebody to Love: The Life, Death and Legacy of Freddie Mercury. In this collaborative piece coauthored by Matt Richards, listeners can expect to uncover never-before-heard accounts of Mercury's life and character from those who loved and knew him most.

Welcome to Kind! I'm Holly Newson, and I'm so glad you're here. Kind is a show that gives acts of kindness, that are often pretty quiet, a much needed voice. You'll hear stories of the times people were kind to my guests and how that changed things. Which means you'll also hear about the times people let themselves be helped. You can expect tales of funding ballistic underwear, the care of thoughtful doctors, time gifted by generous strangers, baked goods from talented neighbours, the consistent love of honest friends, and ways people have shown that they are truly family. You'll find out ...

We'll be talking to Nicolas Hamilton about his debut book, Now That I Have Your Attention, finding out what his role is within the Hamilton family, why he pushes himself so hard and how it feels to race against able-bodied drivers.

Joining us at Audible Studios is award-winning DJ and British Broadcaster, Adele Roberts. Best known for her work on BBC Radio 1, Roberts has regularly hosted breakfast shows on BBC Radio 1 and Radio 2, and is a common feature on the live lounge. In 2021, Roberts received a stage 2 bowel cancer diagnosis, and underwent surgery to remove the cancer and create an ileostomy. Roberts has been deliberate in staying positive and open during her treatment, in the hopes of inspiring others. We'll be talking to Adele Roberts about Personal Best, her guide to getting back on track.

Joining us at Audible Studios is comedian and teacher, Shabaz Ali. Better known as @ShabazSays, or ‘#King of the Povvos’, Shabaz Ali has amassed over 1 million followers on Instagram and 1.8 million on TikTok with his caustic take downs of the mega-rich. In the name of the cost of living crisis, Ali mocks those who spend their fortunes on designer bags, aesthetically pleasing fridge re-stocks and needlessly priced useless items. When he’s not making viral reaction videos, he can be found teaching chemistry at a school in Blackburn.

Joining us at Audible Studios is author and activist, Sophie Williams. We will be speaking to Sophie Williams about The Glass Cliff, her latest book which comes off the back of her viral TED talk on the subject. We will be finding out what the Glass Cliff is, how women are being sabotaged in leadership roles, why men are still receiving advantages over women in the workplace, and what success can look like for women.