Michael Collina
Hear My Story editor Michael is drawn to inclusive histories, feminist theory, and LGBTQIA+ stories of every kind. When he’s not trying to catch up on his TBLT list, Michael is probably tending to his houseplants, exploring local museums, or trying out a new recipe in his kitchen.
Most anticipated listens of 2026
Articles and interviews
August 4, 2022
Katalina Gamarra’s "Ben and Beatriz" Is Every Book Nerd’s Dream
With her debut novel, Katalina Gamarra draws on her love of all things literature in a retelling of Shakespeare’s “Much Ado About Nothing” that’s brimming with positive representations of mental health recovery, neurodiversity, and queer and Latinx identities.
August 1, 2022
Mohsin Hamid Uses Fiction as a Means for Introspection
With "The Last White Man," award-winning author Mohsin Hamid invites listeners to be his co-creators and reflect on the people, images, and thoughts the novel inspires.
July 18, 2022
Josh Sundquist on Fame and the Pursuit of Happiness
Join the Paralympian, Halloween-costume aficionado, and social media star on this laugh-filled journey of finding out if fame and happiness really can coexist.
June 2, 2022
'Boys Come First' Is an Exuberant Expression of Queer Joy and Struggle in Detroit
Aaron Foley shares why he wrote his first novel, what inspires him, and what it means to be a Black gay millennial in the Motor City.
March 28, 2022
Randy Rainbow Sees the World Through Pink-Colored Glasses
The YouTube star and musical comedian spreads joy and encourages everyone to embrace not fitting the mold in his memoir, “Playing with Myself.”
October 27, 2021
Farhad J. Dadyburjor Widens the Scope of Queer Literature With His New Rom-Com
Acclaimed author Farhad J. Dadyburjor has set a new standard with his boundary-pushing listen The Other Man, an urban romance set in Mumbai.
June 1, 2021
Casey McQuiston's secret sauce in making unbearably lovable queer rom-coms
The creator of ‘One Last Stop’ and ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ commits 1,000% to their characters and their premise in whatever they are writing, inviting listeners to be just as obsessed with their stories as they are.
April 29, 2021
Justin Baldoni Undefines What It Means to Be 'Man Enough'
As an outspoken voice in a rising movement, the actor, director, and author invites men to push against the invisible boundaries of masculinity and recognize themselves as enough.
April 13, 2021
Mary-Louise Parker Reprises One of Her Most Challenging Roles in 'The Sound Inside'
The award-winning performer stars in Adam Rapp's Tony-nominated play as they translate it to an audio-only experience.
March 9, 2021
Elon Green looks beyond the "Last Call" killer
With his meticulously reported first book, the journalist brings to life a forgotten sliver of queer New York nightlife that was darkened by a series of terrifying killings.
February 9, 2021
The Woman Who Fought for ‘All the Young Men’
AIDS awareness advocate and humanitarian Ruth Coker Burks opens up about the men she helped in the heart of Arkansas during the height of the AIDS epidemic.
January 12, 2021
'Call Me Maybe' Embraces the Particular Joy of a Long-Distance Meet-Cute
Awarded Audible's best romance of 2020, Cara Bastone's 'Call Me Maybe' intimately portrays the depths of the audio experience in this story about two people who fall in love over the phone.
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