I’ll Probably Delete This

About I’ll Probably Delete This

Telling stories of authors, storytellers, and people and companies important to publishing. From historically important authors to modern best sellers, from editors and agents to publishers and the companies that make up book publishing, join us for the stories that shed light on the business of books.

Publisher

Will Jauquet

Category

arts · history

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 May 2025

Latest episode

28 Oct 2025

Latest episodes

14 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   28 Oct 2025

   #14: Mary Shelly Mother of Gothic Horror

   Host [Host Name] interviews author Mary Shelley, exploring her groundbreaking contributions to Gothic horror and the enduring legacy of Frankenstein.

2. 

   19 Aug 2025

   #13: Robinson Crusoe (Defoe pt. 2)

   Host explores how Daniel Defoe and other early 18th-century authors struggled financially while printers like William Taylor profited immensely from their works.

3. 

   12 Aug 2025

   #12: Startup Publisher Piatkus Books

   Host Jamie Bartlett interviews Piatkus Books founder, exploring the challenges and triumphs of launching a new publishing venture.

4. 

   5 Aug 2025

   #11: Publishing and Pillory (Daniel Defoe)

   Host [Host Name] interviews author Daniel Defoe about his early career as a "blogger" and the consequences of his satirical pamphlet, offering insights into 18th-century political criticism and a burgeoning press.

5. 

   29 Jul 2025

   #10: Expansion of Ingram Books - Part 2

   Host [Host Name] interviews Harry Hoffman, former CEO, about Ingram's strategic expansion into trade book wholesaling, paving the way for Amazon's business model.

6. 

   22 Jul 2025

   #9: Birth of Ingram Books - Part 1

   Keel Hunt interviews E. Bronson Ingram II about the surprising origins of Ingram Books, tracing its evolution from an oil company to a publishing powerhouse.

7. 

   15 Jul 2025

   #8: James Patterson Markets a Bestseller

   Host explores how James Patterson, best-selling author and former advertising CEO, marketed his breakout hit "Along Came a Spider" to achieve publishing success.

8. 

   8 Jul 2025

   #7: James Patterson Writes a Better Thriller

   This episode analyzes how James Patterson refined his writing approach, specifically with "Along Came a Spider," to achieve commercial success after seven attempts, exploring the elements that led to his breakthrough.

9. 

   1 Jul 2025

   #6: Crichton's Jurassic Park

   The hosts of "I’ll Probably Delete This" examine Michael Crichton's creation of "Jurassic Park" and Michael Ovitz's role in turning it into a Steven Spielberg blockbuster, exploring Crichton's career resurgence.

10. 

    24 Jun 2025

    #5: Advice from Bob Gottlieb

    Legendary book editor Robert Gottlieb shares his sixty years of publishing experience, discussing editing, book design, and marketing in this interview.

11. 

    17 Jun 2025

    #4: Publishing Little House in the Big Woods - Part 2 (Wilder, Fiery, & Kirkus)

    This episode explores how Laura Ingalls Wilder, with crucial editorial assistance from Marion Fiery and Virginia Kirkus, transforms her rejected memoir into the successful novel *Little House in the Big Woods*, highlighting the importance of libraries and quiet support.

12. 

    10 Jun 2025

    #3: Publishing Little House in the Big Woods - Part 1 (Laura Ingalls Wilder & Rose Wilder Lane)

    Laura Ingalls Wilder and Rose Wilder Lane collaborate to transform Wilder's rejected memoir into the children's classic *Little House in the Big Woods*, demonstrating the power of adaptation and collaboration.

13. 

    2 Jun 2025

    #2: Cerf woos Seuss (Ted Giesel & Bennett Cerf)

    CEO Bennett Cerf woos Theodor "Ted" Geisel, also known as Dr. Seuss, with unwavering support, illustrating the value of recognizing creative talent and the power of a strong backlist.

14. 

    28 May 2025

    #1: Promoting Mastering the Art of French Cooking (Judith Jones & Julia Child)

    Judith Jones and Julia Child revolutionize cookbook publishing with "Mastering the Art of French Cooking," showcasing the power of persistence and innovation in the culinary world; this is an interview.

Who has been a guest on I’ll Probably Delete This

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mary Shelley
• Piatkus Books founder
• Daniel Defoe
• Harry Hoffman
• E Bronson Ingram II

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

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Quality

44

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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