What is the new book by the Podcrushed hosts?

The Podcrushed hosts are releasing a new essay collection titled 'Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age'.

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Podcrushed Hosts Unveil Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age

Q: Who are the guests on the Podcrushed podcast?

Podcrushed has featured high-profile guests such as Ariana Grande, Jonas Brothers, Jenna Ortega, Drew Barrymore, and Penn Badgley's former Gossip Girl co-star Leighton Meester.

16 Oct, 2025

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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

Podcrushed Hosts Unveil Crushmore: Essays on Love, Loss, and Coming-of-Age

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.