Podcasts
“Something You Should Know” Podcast Interview!
A few weeks ago, I was a guest on an episode of the Something You Should Know podcast, where host Mike Carruthers interviewed me. During the interview, we chatted about my new book The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions. Or, as the SYSK folks put it in their official description of the episode:
Even if you don’t believe in them, you probably participate in some superstitions. Maybe you knock on wood or avoid walking under a ladder or steer clear of black cats. Where do these superstitions come from? Why do they still exist since we know they don’t really do anything? Here to explain this is Arie Kaplan, who has written numerous books and graphic novels and is also a television writer. Arie is author of a book called The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions: Ancient and Remarkable Traditions That Will Captivate Your Mind (https://amzn.to/44xpZ8m).
Anyway, I’m writing this blog post because the episode is out NOW! It’s Episode #1231, titled “Where Superstitions Come From & What You Never Knew About Paul Revere.” My interview begins at the 00:05:29 mark.
Listen to it on the Something You Should Know site, which you can find HERE.
Or you can listen to it via Apple Podcasts, which you can find HERE.
To find out more about The Encyclopedia of Curious Rituals and Superstitions, go HERE.
Perhaps you even want to buy a copy of the book, after listening to that podcast interview. Well, you’re in luck! You can buy it HERE, HERE, HERE, and HERE! 
“Words, Images, & Worlds” Podcast Interview!
Earlier this year, I was a guest on an episode of the “Words, Images, & Worlds” podcast, where host Jason DeHart interviewed me. During the interview, we chatted about some of my recent projects, my writing process, and my many theories on what makes Batman tick. Or, as Jason put it in his official description of the episode:
“Author Arie Kaplan talks about writing comics, television, and more, including stories of his creative journey and unexpected turns.”
Anyway, the episode is out NOW!
Check out the YouTube version of the episode HERE.
And listen to the Apple Podcasts version of the episode HERE.
BTW, if you do listen to the interview, you’ll notice that towards the end of it, I briefly mention that the next couple of “96 Facts” books will be coming out soon. They’re actually coming out VERY soon. As in, tomorrow. Yup, 96 Facts About Selena Gomez and 96 Facts About Lizzo will both be
published tomorrow, Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, by Penguin Random House. Both books are written by me and illustrated by the amazing Risa Rodil.
And just in case you don’t know:
The “96 Facts” series is a line of middle-grade nonfiction celebrity biographies. The first two “96 Facts” books, 96 Facts About Taylor Swift and 96 Facts About Timothée Chalamet, came out in September of 2023. All of the “96 Facts” books are written by yours truly and illustrated by Risa Rodil.
Sequential Crush Podcast Interview!
Recently, I was a guest on the Sequential Crush podcast, hosted by author and comics historian Jacque Nodell. We talked about my writing career, my creative influences, and more. I had a fantastic time talking to Jacque, and I hope you enjoy listening to the episode!
Here’s Jacque’s description of the episode, from the Sequential Crush site:
“Join me for the first Sequential Crush podcast interview with writer Arie Kaplan. Arie has written for it all — TV, comics, magazines, and books, and he doesn’t show any signs of slowing down. Arie shares how he broke into pop culture writing, how he made a move from intern to professional, and he divulges his inspirations, faves, and dream projects.”
You can check out the interview HERE.