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Audiobook Café

Audiobook Café

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Jacob Shymanski shares in-depth conversations with authors, narrators and industry experts! Tune in for the latest audiobook releases, curated recommendations and literary news.AMI Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir – An Instant Sci-Fi Classic
    Mar 27 2026
    As the movie adaptation of Andy Weir’s 2021 novel, Project Hail Mary, is making a splash at the box office, loads of people are returning to the book. Specifically, it’s fantastic audiobook edition narrated by Ray Porter, which won the Audy for best audiobook in 2022. Red Szell joins Jacob to breakdown why this book might be considered an instant classic. Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET. Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe We want your feedback! Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up! Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca About AMI AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca. Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+ Learn more at AMI.ca Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online: - X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia - Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio - Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc - TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    29 mins
  • The Casino Shift: In Conversation with Dr. Brian Goldman
    Mar 20 2026

    Dr. Brian Goldman’s “The Casino Shift” gives you a glimpse into the real-life pressures of Canadian emergency departments in the healthcare system.

    Host Jacob Shymanski catches up with Dr. Goldman to discuss the making of the book and to learn about some of the methods that go behind treating patients in emergency situations. Dr. Goldman also considers the upgrades needed to improve Canada’s emergency rooms.

    This episode was produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

    Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.

    Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe

    We want your feedback!

    Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!

    Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    35 mins
  • AI Writing in Romance Novels
    Mar 14 2026

    A recent article in the New York Times shares the story of Coral Hart, a romance writer who has been using AI to mass produce over 200 books under 21 different pen names. How do you feel about the use of AI in books?

    Host Jacob Shymanski and guest Red Széll explore this question and give their candid thoughts.

    Plus, is Audible feeling competition for once?

    Jacob and Red discuss Audible’s cheaper subscription plan and Spotify’s venture into audiobook distribution.

    This episode is produced by Andrika De Lanerolle.

    Audiobook Café is broadcast on AMI-audio in Canada and publishes two new podcast episodes a week on Fridays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. ET.

    Follow Audiobook Café on Instagram @AMIAudiobookCafe

    We want your feedback!

    Be that comments, suggestions, hot-takes, audiobook recommendations or reviews of your own… hit us up!

    Our email address is: AudiobookCafe@ami.ca

    About AMI

    AMI is a media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians with disabilities through three broadcast services — AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French — and streaming platform AMI+. Our vision is to establish AMI as a leader in the offering of accessible content, providing a voice for Canadians with disabilities through authentic storytelling, representation and positive portrayal. To learn more visit AMI.ca and AMItele.ca.

    Find more great AMI Original Content on AMI+

    Learn more at AMI.ca

    Connect with Accessible Media Inc. online:

    • X /Twitter @AccessibleMedia
    • Instagram @AccessibleMediaInc / @AMI-audio
    • Facebook at @AccessibleMediaInc
    • TikTok @AccessibleMediaInc

    Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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    28 mins
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