Behind the Mic with AudioFile Magazine

AudioFile’s Robin Whitten joins host Jo Reed to celebrate Kimberly Farr and her remarkable narration career, culminating in her 2025 Golden Voice honor. Together, they explore Farr’s expansive body of work—spanning more than 100 titles across fiction, biography, and poetry. From the delight of narrating Julia Child’s biography to her profound sensitivity in voicing poetry, Farr’s deep respect for language, her emotional range, and the artistry she brings to every performance are worthy of celebration.  Read reviews of Kimberly Farr’s audiobooks on our website [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/narrators/kimberly-farr/]. Visit AudioFile’s website for a full list of AudioFile’s Golden Voice narrators [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/golden-voice/]. Support for AudioFile’s Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus [%E2%81%A0www.harpercollinsfocus.com], and HarperCollins Christian Publishing [www.harpercollinschristian.com], publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Reba McEntire, Bob Goff, Kathie Lee Gifford, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and so many more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

AudioFile’s Robin Whitten joins Jo Reed to celebrate Vikas Adam’s dynamic approach to audiobook narration and his recognition as a 2025 Golden Voice narrator. Adam shares insights into the craft of authentically embodying a wide spectrum of characters—across genders, cultures, and accents—infusing each performance with vitality and depth. Renowned for his graceful delivery and emotional precision, we honor Vikas Adam and his outstanding achievement as a 2025 Golden Voice. Read reviews of Vikas Adam’s audiobooks on our website. [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/narrators/vikas-adam/] Visit AudioFile’s website for a full list of AudioFile’s Golden Voice narrators [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/golden-voice/]. Support for AudioFile’s Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus [www.harpercollinsfocus.com%E2%81%A0], and HarperCollins Christian Publishing [www.harpercollinschristian.com%E2%81%A0], publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Reba McEntire, Bob Goff, Kathie Lee Gifford, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and so many more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

AudioFile’s Robin Whitten joins host Jo Reed to celebrate Hillary Huber’s prolific audiobook career and her recognition as a 2025 Golden Voice narrator. They highlight standout moments from Huber’s narration of more than 500 titles, including her acclaimed performances of Elena Ferrante’s novels. The conversation offers insights into Huber’s versatile approach across genres and her ability to engage listeners with authenticity, nuance, and attitude. Congratulations to Hillary Huber, a 2025 Golden Voice! Read reviews of Hillary Huber’s audiobooks on our website [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/narrators/hillary-huber/]. Visit AudioFile’s website for a full list of AudioFile’s Golden Voice narrators [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/golden-voice/]. Support for AudioFile’s Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus [www.harpercollinsfocus.com], and HarperCollins Christian Publishing [www.harpercollinschristian.com%E2%81%A0], publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Reba McEntire, Bob Goff, Kathie Lee Gifford, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and so many more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

AudioFile Magazine’s Golden Voice narrators are the stars of the audiobook universe. Today host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Robin Whitten are announcing the new Golden Voice honorees for 2025: Hillary Huber, Vikas Adam, and Kimberly Farr. AudioFile Magazine has bestowed the Golden Voice honor on 53 audiobook narrators; it’s an accolade that honors those who have made significant contributions to the audiobook art form. We’re celebrating the iconic skills these narrators bring to their performances, and listeners can be assured that when they pick up an audiobook narrated by any of the Golden Voices, they will have an exceptional listening experience. Robin and Jo will be honoring each of the new Golden Voices in turn this week, and we’ll have full interviews with each of the new Golden Voices this month, starting with Hillary Huber’s on June 6 — be sure to follow our podcast so you don’t miss it! Visit AudioFile’s website for a full list of AudioFile’s Golden Voice narrators [%E2%81%A0https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/golden-voice/%E2%81%A0].   Enjoy our Spotify Playlist to all of AudioFile’s Golden Voice Interviews [https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3B5drV2dosb0CW80jKr9YS?si=J80F_ZWJTGqNEUIXo7YSLw&nd=1&dlsi=e942283f7e484f68] Support for AudioFile’s Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus [www.harpercollinsfocus.com], and HarperCollins Christian Publishing [www.harpercollinschristian.com%E2%81%A0], publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Reba McEntire, Bob Goff, Kathie Lee Gifford, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and so many more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

AudioFile awards Earphones to exceptional audio experiences—it’s our version of a starred review, specifically for the audiobook. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Laura Rossi highlight three recent Earphones Award-winning audiobooks and share why they’re worth your listening time. Author/narrator Brad Meltzer’s inspiring MAKE MAGIC, based on a commencement speech he gave, is perfect for graduation season. Then it’s time to kick off the season with two summer listens. THE SUMMER GUESTS by Tess Gerritsen and expertly narrated by Hillary Huber, who listeners might mistake for a full cast, is a crime thriller set on the Maine coast features retired CIA agents. And Molly Harper’s A PROPOSAL TO DIE FOR is an entertaining tale of wedding planning gone wrong. Amanda Ronconi’s dry delivery is a great match for the snarky dialogue. Read our reviews of the audiobooks at our website: MAKE MAGIC [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/268494/make-magic-by-brad-meltzer-read-by-brad-meltzer/] THE SUMMER GUESTS [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/268454/the-summer-guests-by-tess-gerritsen-read-by-hillary-huber/] A PROPOSAL TO DIE FOR [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/reviews/read/269656/a-proposal-to-die-for-by-molly-harper-read-by-amanda-ronconi/] Discover thousands of audiobook reviews and more at AudioFile’s website [https://www.audiofilemagazine.com/]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]