Penn Badgley and Podcrushed Hit Billboard Book Club to Discuss Crushmore
Actor Penn Badgley, alongside Nava Kavelin and Sophie Ansari, hosts the popular podcast Podcrushed. This week, they are launching a new book, “Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age.”
Podcrushed Hosts Join Billboard Book Club
On Thursday, October 16, at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT, the Podcrushed hosts will participate in a live session with the Billboard Book Club. This event will spotlight their latest essay collection and offer an opportunity for fans to purchase signed copies.
Exploring Crushmore
The book “Crushmore” continues the Podcrushed mission of discussing adolescent experiences of self-discovery. Since its 2022 inception, the podcast has featured notable guests like Ariana Grande, the Jonas Brothers, Jenna Ortega, Drew Barrymore, and Leighton Meester – Badgley’s former “Gossip Girl” co-star.
Live Shoppable Interview Powered by TalkShopLive
Fans have the chance to buy the book during a live interactive interview on TalkShopLive. The shoppable session provides access to autographed editions by Badgley, Kavelin, and Ansari.
Billboard Book Club: A Platform for Authors
The Billboard Book Club has become a prominent platform since its launch in April. The inaugural session featured Geri Halliwell-Horner discussing her book “Rosie Frost: Ice on Fire.” Other notable appearances include Victoria Monét and her children’s book “Everywhere You Are,” as well as Jessie Reyez with her poetry collection “The People’s Purge.”
Fans and readers can explore past interviews with artists like Garth Brooks, Sabrina Carpenter, and Shaboozey on Billboard’s TalkShopLive platform. Weekly updates are available directly in your inbox for those who sign up.
