I adore this podcast! I have listened to Simon and Matt talk about books since their Radio 2 days, and they keep getting more interesting. Simon is also a wonderful writer, and I enjoyed his latest novel, Knife’s Edge. Keep up the good work, gentlemen!

Thumbs up from a new listener. Just listened to the Alastair Campbell interview and am half way through the q&a episode that follows. It’s great - light hearted, funny, interesting. I downloaded Campbell’s new book on Audible. Looking forward to listening to that and catching up on old episodes of your show. All the best, Alistair Candlin, South Korea.

Come for the insightful chat about books, stay for the comedy. Two of the BBC’s most beloved personalities are also serious about literature. Highly recommended!

Such a great book discussion. No new pod episode in more than a month. Is this still on?

Absolutely one of the best podcasts around. The joy and passion that Matt and Simon bring to the program is infectious. Their interplay with each other and their guests - and their guests with each other - makes the series endlessly listenable. So whether you are a fan of books or just engaging, intelligent conversation (or Torchy, the Battery Boy), this is the podcast for you. 10 out of 5 stars!

I cannot believe how engaged I am in a podcast about books as I lack patience with reading (I know it’s shameful) but this podcast may just get me back into sitting still for a moment here or there with a good book! Love Love Love this podcast, thanks for being awesome!

So fabulous to hear them together again.... simply the best!!!

Simon and Matt back together!l. Love the podcast. Nothing less than 5 stars!

So nice to hear Matt and Simon chatting together again.