
Author's Afterword
by Charlie Place
Is this your podcast?Charlie Place is an independent podcast creator known for his engaging and insightful conversations with authors. His experience in the literary world allows him to delve deeply into the creative processes of his guests, making each episode…
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135: Phoenicia Rogerson (Aphrodite)
Dec 22, 2025
50m 10s
134: Elodie Harper (Boudicca's Daughter)
Dec 8, 2025
43m 06s
133: Juhea Kim (A Love Story From The End Of The World)
Nov 24, 2025
39m 30s
132: Clémence Michallon (Our Last Resort)
Nov 10, 2025
54m 19s
131: Nikki May (This Motherless Land)
Oct 27, 2025
44m 03s
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Audience Interest
- literature and book discussions
- author insights and backgrounds
Podcast Focus
- in-depth author conversations
- exploration of book topics
Publishing Consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for six years
Platform Reach
- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
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Total monthly reach
Estimated from 1 chart position in 1 market.
By chart position
- 🇿🇦ZA · Books#703K to 10K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
2.1K to 7K🎙 Weekly cadence·146 episodes·Last published 9mo ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
3K to 10K🇿🇦100% - Active Followers
Loyal subscribers who consistently listen
900 to 3K242 real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/22/25 | mythologycomedy+4 | Phoenicia Rogerson | AphroditeDracula+3 | — | Aphroditemythology+5 | — | 50m 10s | ||
| 12/8/25 | Iceni womenBoudicca+4 | Elodie Harper | Boudicca's DaughterThe Wolf Den trilogy | Ancient BritainAncient Rome | IceniBoudicca+5 | — | 43m 06s | ||
| 11/24/25 | environmentalismphilosophy+3 | Juhea Kim | A Love Story From The End Of The WorldThe Divine Comedy+3 | — | Juhea KimA Love Story From The End Of The World+6 | — | 39m 30s | ||
| 11/10/25 | writing processmorality in fiction+3 | Clémence Michallon | Our Last ResortThe Quiet Tenant+1 | — | writing streakmorally grey+3 | — | 54m 19s | ||
| 10/27/25 | Nigerian cultureliterature+4 | Nikki May | This Motherless LandWahala+4 | LagosEngland | Nikki MayThis Motherless Land+5 | — | 44m 03s | ||
| 10/13/25 | griefhumor+3 | Jim C Hines | KitemasterThe Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe+4 | — | KitemasterJim C Hines+5 | — | 52m 06s | ||
| 9/22/25 | video gamesworld building+5 | Julie Kagawa | Assassin's CreedD&D+11 | — | Julie KagawaFateless+8 | — | 36m 59s | ||
| 9/8/25 | US historyAxis diplomats+3 | Maggie Stiefvater | ShiverThe Scorpio Races+2 | — | Maggie StiefvaterAxis diplomats+4 | — | 1h 06m 21s | ||
| 8/25/25 | mental illnessromantic relationships+4 | Emily Slapper | Everyone I Know Is DyingThe Bell Jar | — | mental healthdepression+4 | — | 42m 56s | ||
| 8/11/25 | persecution of Irish peoplereintroduction of wolves+5 | Michael Stewart | Black Wood WomenHoney And The Sting+4 | — | Irish persecutionwolves in Britain+7 | — | 53m 24s |
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Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Charlie Place is an independent podcast creator known for his engaging and insightful conversations with authors. His experience in the literary world allows him to delve deeply into the creative processes of his guests, making each episode a rich exploration of literature. "Author's Afterword," formerly known as "The Worm Hole Podcast," is unique in its deep dive format, where Place converses with authors about their books, exploring not just the narratives but also the themes, writing styles, and the creative journey behind them. The podcast frequently includes spoilers and thorough discussions of endings, appealing to avid readers who appreciate in-depth literary analysis. The show attracts an audience of literature enthusiasts, writers, and book club members, drawn by the promise of intimate insights into the minds of authors. Listeners value the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of books and the writing process, enriching their reading experience and fostering a greater appreciation for literature.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 242
- Total plays: 47K
- Total reviews: 108
Platforms
Castbox
- Followers: 10
- Plays: 239
YouTube
- Subscribers: 123
- Views: 47K
- Videos: 233
Podcast App
- Followers: 108
- Reviews: 108
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 1
Audience
general
Key insights
What the show covers
- in-depth author conversations
- exploration of book topics
- spoiler-filled discussions
- analysis of writing styles
Audience interests
- literature and book discussions
- author insights and backgrounds
- writing techniques and processes
- cultural and societal themes
Platform reach
- no platforms detected yet
- unknown follower count
- limited distribution information
- formerly known as The Worm Hole Podcast
Publishing consistency
- weekly episodes released
- active for six years
- 146 total episodes
- consistent scheduling on Mondays
Chart history for Author's Afterword
Peaked at #70 in South Africa, currently #70 in South Africa.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Africa | — | #70 | #70 | — |
| South Africa | — | #154 | #154 | — |
Chart Positions
2 placements across 1 market.
Chart Positions
2 placements across 1 market.