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Podcrushed Hosts Unveil Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age
16 Oct
Summary
- Podcrushed hosts launch new essay collection Crushmore
- Livestream book club event on Billboard this Thursday
- Podcast guests include Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, and more
On October 16, 2025, the hosts of the Podcrushed podcast, Penn Badgley, Nava Kavelin, and Sophie Ansari, are set to release a new essay collection titled Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age. The trio will join Billboard Book Club for a livestream event at 5 p.m. ET/2 p.m. PT on the same day to discuss the book and offer signed copies to fans.
Podcrushed, launched in 2022, explores the awkwardness and heartbreak that defines adolescence. The podcast has featured a range of high-profile guests, including Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, Jenna Ortega, Drew Barrymore, and Badgley's former Gossip Girl co-star Leighton Meester.
The Crushmore book continues the Podcrushed journey, delving deeper into the importance of middle school self-discovery. Fans can tune in to the Billboard Book Club livestream to learn more about the essay collection and purchase signed copies from the hosts.
