Good Aural is a podcast about what makes an audiobook work.
Hosted by award winning narrator Brenda Scott Wlazlo, this podcast breaks down what actually makes a performance land. We cover everything from character and chemistry to pacing, prep, and the moments that make listeners stay.
For narrators, actors, audiobook fans, and anyone curious about the industry, these short episodes are honest, practical, and rooted in real experience.
Episode 27: PRH’s New RS+ Model: Opportunity or Dangerous Precedent?
Send us Fan Mail Penguin Random House and SAG-AFTRA have created a new limited RS+ model for roughly 200 backlist titles. But the agreement has sparked a much bigger conversation about rates, full-production labor, revenue sharing, transparency, and what happens when human narrators are asked to compete with the cost of AI. This week, I’m digging into why the agreement exists, why some narrators see opportunity in it, and why I’m worried about the precedent it could set. Because if we believe...
30 Sept 2026
Episode 26: The Plight of the Workhorse Narrator
Send us Fan Mail Audiobooks are getting bigger. Celebrity casts, splashy productions, behind-the-scenes videos, mainstream press. And honestly? That’s exciting. But as audiobooks become more visible, I’ve been wondering whether the career audiobook narrator is actually getting harder to see. In this episode: Why celebrity audiobook casting isn’t really the problemHow the pathways to recognition are changingThe growing second job of narrator visibilitySources & Further Reading Audio Publis...
23 Sept 2026
Episode 25: Maintenance Mode: Your Career Has to Survive Your Life
Send us Fan Mail Well, I’ve got some news. I’m pregnant! I’m thrilled to finally be able to say that out loud. I am also deep in the first trimester, and holy cow, it has kicked my butt. I’ve spent most of September doing the absolute bare minimum. I’m getting my work done. I’m answering the emails that need answers. But all of the extra stuff I’m normally doing to grow my career? Not happening. So that’s what I wanted to talk about this week. We spend a lot of time in this industry talking a...
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