The Book Club
by Goalhanger
Is this your podcast?Goalhanger is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging and informative content that blends entertainment with education. With a focus on various cultural topics, they aim to provide listeners with a deeper understanding o…
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Estimated from 29 chart positions in 29 markets.
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- 🇨🇦CA · Books#11M to 3M
- 🇦🇺AU · Arts#11M to 3M
- 🇺🇸US · Books#21M to 3M
- 🇩🇪DE · Books#6300K to 1M
- 🇮🇳IN · Books#5300K to 800K
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1.6M to 4.8M🎙 Daily cadence·10 episodes·Last published yesterday - Monthly Reach
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5.3M to 16M🇨🇦19%🇦🇺19%🇺🇸19%+26 more - Active Followers
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1.6M to 4.8M30K real followers tracked across platforms
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From 22 epsHosts
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25. The Thirty-Nine Steps: The First James Bond
Jul 27, 2026
1h 12m 52s
24. Jane Austen, Nazis and Murder: The Ultimate Summer Reading List
Jul 23, 2026
39m 41s
23. The Odyssey Retold: Circe, Monsters and Myth
Jul 20, 2026
1h 10m 05s
22. The Leopard: The Greatest Historical Novel Ever Written?
Jul 13, 2026
1h 21m 33s
21. The Wind In The Willows: How A Bedtime Story Became An Icon
Jul 6, 2026
1h 32m 43s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/27/26 |  25. The Thirty-Nine Steps: The First James Bond | How did the First World War inspire The 39 Steps? Why did John Buchan set the novel in Scotland? And, is the dashing protagonist Richard Hannay, a model for later Spy heroes? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they delve into the fascinating story behind the writing of The 39 Steps, and the world it was born of. Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com For analysis, book recommendations and more, sign up to our newsletter, Book Club Notes, introduced weekly by Tabby or Dominic. Sign up at: https://www.thebookclubhq.com/ Instagram: @bookclubpodhq TikTok: @thebookclubpodhq X: @bookclubpodhq YouTube: @TheBookClubPodHQ Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editors: Lorcan Moullier & Joe Pettit Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 12m 52s | ||||||
| 7/23/26 | 24. Jane Austen, Nazis and Murder: The Ultimate Summer Reading List | Which books should you take on your summer holiday? How have some of Dominic and Tabby’s favourite destinations shaped these novels? And, what makes a summer classic? Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com For analysis, book recommendations and more, sign up to our newsletter, Book Club Notes, introduced weekly by Tabby or Dominic. Sign up at: https://www.thebookclubhq.com/ Instagram: @bookclubpodhq TikTok: @thebookclubpodhq X: @bookclubpodhq YouTube: @TheBookClubPodHQ Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Assistant Producer: Alfie Norris Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: Caroline Kaye Executive Producer: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 39m 41s | ||||||
| 7/20/26 | Greek mythologywomen's experience+4 | — | GoalhangerFolio Society+1 | — | Madeline MillerCirce+5 | — | 1h 10m 05s | ||
| 7/13/26 | Italian literaturehistorical novels+3 | — | GoalhangerThe Leopard | — | The LeopardGiuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa+3 | — | 1h 21m 33s | ||
| 7/6/26 | literaturechildren's books+3 | — | Folio SocietyGoalhanger+1 | — | Kenneth GrahameThe Wind In The Willows+3 | — | 1h 32m 43s | ||
| 6/29/26 | Game of ThronesA Song of Ice and Fire+4 | — | GoalhangerFolio Society+2 | — | Game of ThronesA Song of Ice and Fire+5 | — | 1h 27m 06s | ||
| 6/22/26 | literary analysiscoming of age+3 | — | Little WomenGreta Gerwig’s 2019 film adaption | — | Little WomenLouisa May Alcott+5 | — | 1h 16m 54s | ||
| 6/15/26 | P.G. Wodehousehumor+4 | — | The Code Of The Woosters | — | P.G. WodehouseThe Code Of The Woosters+6 | — | 1h 05m 08s | ||
| 6/8/26 | Oscar WildeDorian Gray+4 | — | French DecadentsGoalhanger+1 | — | Oscar WildeDorian Gray+4 | — | 1h 22m 08s | ||
| 6/1/26 | dystopian literaturemodern America+3 | Tabitha Syrett | Suzanne CollinsThe Hunger Games | — | The Hunger GamesSuzanne Collins+4 | — | 1h 15m 44s | ||
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| 5/25/26 | female sexualitymodernist literature+3 | Tabitha Syrett | Mrs Dalloway | — | Mrs DallowayVirginia Woolf+3 | — | 1h 23m 33s | ||
| 5/18/26 | Toni MorrisonBeloved+4 | — | Beloved | — | BelovedToni Morrison+4 | — | 1h 19m 52s | ||
| 5/11/26 | Victorian societydetective fiction+4 | — | The Woman In White | — | Victoriandetective fiction+5 | — | 1h 12m 29s | ||
| 5/4/26 | folklorefantasy+3 | Tabitha Syrett | A Court Of Thorns and Roses | — | ACOTARfolklore+3 | — | 1h 15m 10s | ||
| 4/27/26 | mysteryfolklore+4 | Tabitha Syrett | GoalhangerThe Hound of the Baskervilles | — | Sherlock HolmesThe Hound of the Baskervilles+5 | — | 1h 16m 54s | ||
| 4/20/26 | SteinbeckEast of Eden+4 | — | East of Eden | — | SteinbeckEast of Eden+5 | — | 1h 08m 42s | ||
| 4/13/26 | class divisionlove story+3 | Tabitha Syrett | GoalhangerNormal People | Ireland | Normal PeopleSally Rooney+5 | — | 1h 09m 49s | ||
| 4/6/26 | critique of organised religioninspiration from Milton+3 | Tabitha Syrett | GoalhangerNorthern Lights+1 | — | Philip PullmanNorthern Lights+5 | — | 1h 17m 31s | ||
| 3/30/26 | science fictionphilosophy+3 | Tabitha Syrett | GoalhangerFolio Society+2 | — | FrankensteinMary Shelley+5 | — | 1h 16m 24s | ||
| 3/24/26 | dark academiaGreek mythology+4 | Tabitha Syrett | Folio SocietyGoalhanger+1 | — | Donna TarttThe Secret History+5 | — | 1h 23m 14s | ||
| 3/17/26 | surveillancepolitics+5 | Tabitha Syrett | GoalhangerFolio Society+2 | — | Nineteen Eighty-FourBig Brother+7 | — | 1h 28m 30s | ||
| 3/10/26 | historical fictionadaptation+4 | — | Folio SocietyGoalhanger | — | HamnetMaggie O'Farrell+5 | — | 1h 07m 10s | ||
| 3/3/26 | The Great GatsbyF. Scott Fitzgerald+4 | — | The Great Gatsby | America | Daisy BuchananJay Gatsby+5 | — | 1h 08m 16s | ||
| 2/24/26 | mortalitycloning+4 | — | Goalhanger | — | Kazuo IshiguroNever Let Me Go+5 | — | 1h 03m 17s | ||
| 2/17/26 | 1. Wuthering Heights: Passion, Violence, and Revenge on the Moors | Why does Emily Brontë's novel, Wuthering Heights, have such an enduring romantic association? Is Heathcliff a romantic lead, or an abusive antihero? Are the characters aspirational in any way, or irredeemable? Join Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett as they discuss all this and more. Email us: thebookclub@goalhanger.com Instagram: @bookclubpodhq TikTok: @thebookclubpodhq X: @bookclubpodhq YouTube: @TheBookClubPodHQ Senior Producer: Nicole Maslen Social Producer: Harry Balden Video Editor: James Clayden Head of History: Dom Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices | 1h 01m 19s | ||||||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Goalhanger is an independent podcast creator known for producing engaging and informative content that blends entertainment with education. With a focus on various cultural topics, they aim to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of subjects through their unique podcasting approach. The Book Club, hosted by Dominic Sandbrook and Tabitha Syrett, distinguishes itself by linking historical context to both classic and contemporary literature. Each episode delves into the background of a featured book, exploring the author's story and the era in which the work was produced. This format not only educates listeners about literary significance but also makes the experience enjoyable and accessible. The podcast appeals to avid readers, history enthusiasts, and those curious about literature's broader impact. Listeners gain valuable insights into the narratives of significant works, enriching their understanding and appreciation of literature while enjoying a captivating discussion.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 30K
- Total plays: 798K
- Total reviews: 3
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 55
Castbox
- Followers: 8.1K
- Plays: 32K
- Reviews: 3
YouTube
- Subscribers: 24K
- Views: 828K
- Videos: 41
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 30
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Audience
seniors, family, general
Chart history for The Book Club
Peaked at #1 in Canada, top 10 in 33 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in Canada.
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| Canada | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| Australia | — | #1 | #1 | — |
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| Ireland | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| New Zealand | — | #1 | #1 | — |
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| Finland | — | #1 | #1 | — |
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| SG | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| South Africa | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| United States | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Ireland | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| BE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| BE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| Denmark | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| SG | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| PH | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| IL | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| AE | — | #4 | #4 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 29 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 29 markets.