On Open Book with Jenna, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings her signature openness to spirited conversations with celebrities, friends, authors and fellow book lovers. Each episode, her guests share candid stories about their lives and their sources of inspiration, while weighing in on the topics their fans are most passionate about. Join Jenna on her mission to connect people, create meaningful conversation and, of course, share reading recommendations. Everyone is welcome — because we're all open books here.
Read with Jenna
Claim This Podcastby TODAY, Jenna Bush Hager
4.8(217 reviews)
112 episodes
Updated Weekly
Accepts GuestsHas SponsorsLocation 🇺🇸
81
Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality85
Social0
YouTube93
Engagement99
Podcast Overview
On Open Book with Jenna, TODAY’s Jenna Bush Hager brings her signature openness to spirited conversations with celebrities, friends, authors and fellow book lovers. Each episode, her guests share candid stories about their lives and their sources of inspiration, while weighing in on the topics their fans are most passionate about. Join Jenna on her mission to connect people, create meaningful conversation and, of course, share reading recommendations. Everyone is welcome — because we're all open books here.
Language
🇺🇲
Publishing Since
9/13/2023
Unlock The Full Podcast Authority Score Report
See how your podcast performs across key metrics
81
Podcast Authority
BetaExcellentBased on show quality, social media presence, reviews, charts, and more
Quality85
Social0
YouTube93
Engagement99
10
Excellent Areas
3
Good Performance
6
Growth Opportunities
excellent
Episode Length
49 minutes
Performing excellently!
good
Publishing Consistency
Every 11 days
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
poor
Episode Thumbnails
Recommendations available
Unlock the full report to see detailed tips
+16 More Metrics
Unlock comprehensive insights including:
- • YouTube presence analysis
- • Social media reach metrics
- • RSS compliance scoring
- • Podcast 2.0 features
- • Technical standards
What's Included in Your Full Report
Detailed Analytics
- Complete breakdown of all 19 authority metrics
- Personalized recommendations for each metric
- Industry benchmarks and comparisons
- Technical RSS feed analysis and compliance scoring
Growth Strategies
- Step-by-step action plans for improvement
- Quick wins to boost your score immediately
- Pro tips from successful podcasters
Get your free podcast insights report
See how your show performs across every key metric
Instant delivery
No spam
Attract Better Guests
High authority scores make your podcast more attractive to industry leaders and influencers who want to appear on credible shows.
Secure Sponsorships
Sponsors look for podcasts with proven authority and engagement. Your score demonstrates your podcast's value to potential partners.
Grow Your Audience
Understanding your strengths and weaknesses helps you make data-driven decisions to expand your listener base effectively.
4 verified contact emails on file for Read with Jenna
Pitch yourself as a guest, propose sponsorships, or reach out directly to the host.
Recent Episodes
July 16, 2026
Elin Hilderbrand & Jennifer Garner on Friendship, 'The Five-Star Weekend' & Bringing Nantucket to Life
Jenna Bush Hager interviews Jennifer Garner and Elin Hilderbrand about friendship, adapting "The Five-Star Weekend" for screen, and bringing Nantucket to life.
July 9, 2026
How Remarkably Bright Creatures Became a Netflix Movie | Open Book with Jenna
Author Shelby Van Pelt joins Jenna Bush Hager to discuss the journey of her novel "Remarkably Bright Creatures" from community writing classes to a Netflix movie, highlighting the adaptation challenges and the magic of seeing characters come to life.
July 2, 2026
Anna McCallie on Love, Life Changes and How Insomnia Inspired 'Abby Offsides'
Author Anna McCallie shares with host Jenna Bush Hager how insomnia inspired her debut novel 'Abby Offsides' and her journey to publication.
112 total episodes available with 69 transcripts
Recent guests on Read with Jenna
Guests from recent episodes — sign up to see every guest that has ever appeared on this show.
Elin Hilderbrand
Guest
Jennifer Garner
Guest
Shelby Van Pelt
Guest
Anna McCallie
Guest
Kennedy Ryan
Guest
Mariska Hargitay
Guest
Jamie-Lynn Sigler
Guest
Mark Nepo
Guest
Esther Perel
Guest
Laverne Cox
Guest
Carley Fortune
Guest
Emily Henry
Guest
Similar Podcasts
Discover related shows you might enjoy
Making Space with Hoda Kotb
Hoda Kotb, TODAY
Books, Beach, & Beyond
Elin Hilderbrand, Tim Talks Books, N Magazine
TODAY with Hoda & Jenna
TODAY
Next Question with Katie Couric
Katie Couric Media
Friends & Fiction
Mary Kay Andrews, Kristin Harmel, Kristy Woodson Harvey, Patti Callahan Henry, Ron Block, Bleav
Sunday Sitdown with Willie Geist
Willie Geist, Sunday TODAY
Glass Half Full with Craig Melvin
TODAY
The Parent Chat with Dylan Dreyer
TODAY
Let's Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa
Kelly Ripa
Be My Guest with Ina Garten
Food Network
Bookmarked by Reese's Book Club
iHeartPodcasts and Hello Sunshine
The Oprah Podcast
Harpo
Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
Zibby Owens
You Are What You Read
Adriana Trigiani
From the Front Porch
The Bookshelf Thomasville
Deep-dive analytics for Read with Jenna
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our support team by sending us an email and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.
- What is Read with Jenna?
- How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
Legal Disclaimer
Pod Engine is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or officially connected with any of the podcasts displayed on this platform. We operate independently as a podcast discovery and analytics service.
All podcast artwork, thumbnails, and content displayed on this page are the property of their respective owners and are protected by applicable copyright laws. This includes, but is not limited to, podcast cover art, episode artwork, show descriptions, episode titles, transcripts, audio snippets, and any other content originating from the podcast creators or their licensors.
We display this content under fair use principles and/or implied license for the purpose of podcast discovery, information, and commentary. We make no claim of ownership over any podcast content, artwork, or related materials shown on this platform. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners.
While we strive to ensure all content usage is properly authorized, if you are a rights holder and believe your content is being used inappropriately or without proper authorization, please contact us immediately at hey@podengine.ai for prompt review and appropriate action, which may include content removal or proper attribution.
By accessing and using this platform, you acknowledge and agree to respect all applicable copyright laws and intellectual property rights of content owners. Any unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or commercial use of the content displayed on this platform is strictly prohibited.