Episodes

  • Judging a Book by Its Cover Season 2
    19 Oct 2026

    In Season 2's "Judging a book by its cover" our guest designer is Ross Morgan.

    We cover a variety of books this episode, from trad authors and indies and a wide array of genres. Did we talk about your favorite cover? let us know in the comments or email us at

    wrap.ben.maxx@gmail.com


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    1 hr and 11 min
  • Writing For Stage Not Just The Page
    28 Sep 2026

    In this episode Ben and Maxx talk with actor, educator and playwright Jamie Garner. Jamie shares with us the process of writing, producing and performing their latest work "Hungry Johannes", a fable of famine, fat and food, inspired by Hansel and Gretel.

    You can find out more about Jamie HERE!

    Remember to follow WRAP on Facebook HERE and on Instagram HERE

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    54 min
  • What's New For Season Two?
    27 Aug 2026

    We're back for Season 2. Find out what Ban and Maxx have been reading and see what's coming up this season. If you want to get involved in Season 2, then join in at....

    Instagram or Facebook

    And remember to grab a copy of season 2's "Book of the Season" -Project Hail Mary!

    If you would like to know more about the book festival "Secrets in the Pages", mentioned in this episode you can find info HERE

    You can also get your copy of "Magic From Within" witch anthology HERE

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    37 min
  • Book of the Season (Season 1)
    28 May 2026

    In the season 1 final, Ben and Maxx share their thoughts on Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton. Join them for the very first BOOK OF THE SEASON!

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    48 min
  • What's Going On?
    8 May 2026

    There was so much going on this month that Book of the Season has been postponed until next episode. In this episode Ben talks about his trip to Japan and a "One Book" bookstore. Maxx brings us up to date with what has been happening in indie publishing and his time at Clunes Book Town.


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    58 min
  • Judging a Book by Its Cover (Season 1)
    30 Mar 2026

    Ben and Maxx are joined by graphic designer Paul Mah for their very first "Judging a Book by Its Cover." episode. Ben, Maxx, and Paul talk about trends in cover design and what makes a good/bad cover.

    You can see join in the conversation by leaving a comment or check out the covers discussed on the Facebook page ⁠HERE⁠

    Remember to get your copy of Boy Swallows Universe, for next month's "Book of the Season" episode.

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    52 min
  • What an Event!
    4 Mar 2026

    Ben and Maxx talk the pros and cons of writer's festivals, book markets, and author events.

    Maxx will be appearing at Clunes Booktown this month. You can find out more about Booktown here.

    Next episode we will be "Judging Books by Their Covers". You can get involved on the Facebook page here.


    Remember that our Book of the Season is Boy Swallows Universe by Trent Dalton.

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    50 min
  • What's this W.R.A.P?
    28 Feb 2026

    Two book lovers talking W.R.A.P.

    Ben Reeve and Maxx Victor's new podcast about Writing Reading Art and Publishing.

    You can join in the conversation on Facebook here

    Or, on Instagram here

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    44 min