Richard Lowe Podcast Appearances
100+ guest appearances on podcasts about ghostwriting, publishing, executive book strategy, leadership, and the business of writing. The Chris Voss Show reaches 1 million+ listeners.
As Heard On
Richard has been a guest on more than 100 podcasts covering ghostwriting, self-publishing, leadership development, AI in writing, executive branding, memoir, cybersecurity, and the publishing industry. Hosts range from independent producers to syndicated shows with audiences in the seven figures.
The appearances below span recent years. Each episode is a conversation with the host on a specific aspect of the work — what makes a book sell, what makes a ghostwriter trustworthy, what executives get wrong when they try to write their own book, what AI is doing to the publishing industry. If you book Richard on a show, expect direct answers, real specifics from 113+ books worth of experience, and no rehearsed talking points.
A Ghostwriter on Grief, Decluttering, and Starting Over | Adversity to Strength
Richard Lowe Jr. on Adversity to Strength with Dr. John Dentico: losing his wife, going no-contact with toxic family, and rebuilding into ghostwriting.
Networking Unleashed: Building Profitable Connections.
Richard Lowe Jr. on Networking Unleashed with Michael Forman: why a book outperforms a business card and how solopreneurs use authorship to stand out.
Career Pivot: From Geology to Corporate Tech VP to Ghostwriter | The Thirsty Professional
Richard Lowe Jr. on The Thirsty Professional with Beth Anne Campbell: from undergrad geology to twenty years at Trader Joe’s to a full-time ghostwriting practice.
How to Hire a Ghostwriter: Inside The Ghostwriting Advantage | The Chris Voss Show
Richard Lowe Jr. on The Chris Voss Show: the client-side playbook for hiring a ghostwriter, from his book The Ghostwriting Advantage.
How to Build a Ghostwriting Practice: From a $1,000 First Book to Full-Time | The ET Project
Richard Lowe Jr. on The ET Project with Wayne Brown: the $1,000 first book, leaving the agency, daily production discipline, and where AI fits.
AI, Digital Transformation, and the Future of Creative Work | Are We Here Yet?
Richard Lowe Jr. on Interchain Live: where AI helps a writer and where it doesn’t, the NFT provenance problem, and why digital transformations fail.
The Uncanny Valley of AI Writing | The T.R.O.N. Podcast
Richard Lowe Jr. on The T.R.O.N. Podcast with Rashad Woods: why AI-generated books trigger the uncanny valley response and the method-acting approach to ghostwriting voice.
Authenticity vs Automation: Ghostwriting in an AI World — Las Vegas IT Management Podcast
Richard Lowe on the Las Vegas IT Management Podcast: the uncanny valley of AI writing, Socratic voice capture, and books that build executive authority.
Tequila and Tech Talk: Cybersecurity, Leadership & the Power of a Book
A cybersecurity leadership roundtable with CISOs and tech execs on why cyber struggles to get heard, the insurance analogy for budget, and how a book bridges the gap.
Heart and Soul: Memoir, Legacy & Reinvention in Retirement — MaxAMAZING Your Retirement
Ghostwriter Richard Lowe on MaxAMAZING Your Retirement: memoir vs autobiography, identity after the job title, and why a legacy book matters most to those who read it.
Capturing the Essence: Reinvention & the Craft of Ghostwriting — PodQuest
Richard Lowe shares his incredible journey from corporate tech leader to elite ghostwriter, proving that reinvention is possible at any stage of life.
Beyond the Manuscript: Publishing, Marketing & the Business of a Book — Consulting Spotlight
Ghostwriter Richard Lowe on the Consulting Spotlight: the wall of marketing, why most books fail to sell, and how to choose between Amazon, IngramSpark, and Draft2Digital.
Ghostwriting Without Getting Burned: Avoiding the Scams & Doing It Right — News Wire
Ghostwriter Richard Lowe on News Wire: the ISBN and account-ownership trap, advance-fee and pig-butchering scams, why a book makes you the authority, and how books really sell.
AI as Assistant, Not Author: A Tequila & Tech Roundtable on Writing, Music & the Human Heart
A Tequila and Tech roundtable with Richard Lowe and tech leaders on why AI is a strong assistant and a poor creator, the uncanny valley in writing, and how to spot AI text.
Finding Your Voice: Grief, Reinvention & the Courage to Start Over — The Art of Rising
Ghostwriter Richard Lowe on The Art of Rising: leaving tech in his 50s, the wall of ageism, using a camera to climb out of grief and shyness, and finding his voice.
Method Acting on the Page: Channeling Voice & Emotion in a Ghostwritten Book — Robert Plank Show
Ghostwriter Richard Lowe on the Robert Plank Show: ghostwriting as method acting, designing the emotion of every chapter, and what makes a book worth reading.
Stop Procrastinating: How a System, Not Willpower, Gets Your Book Finished — Procrastination Station
Ghostwriter Richard Lowe on Procrastination Station: the calendar system that finishes a book, why bad habits cause writer’s block, and outsourcing what you can’t do.
The Relationship Comes First: How to Choose a Ghostwriter Who Can Elevate Your Brand — The Elevated Brand Podcast
Ghostwriter Richard Lowe on The Elevated Brand Podcast: why the relationship beats price when hiring a ghostwriter, the reader-first process, and AI’s real role.
A Book Instead of a Degree: How Tech & Cyber Leaders Break Into the C-Suite — Tequila and Tech Talk, Feb 2025
Tequila and Tech Talk with Richard Lowe and Natan Verkhovsky: using a book instead of a degree to reach the C-suite, speak business language, and raise capital.
The Secret Weapon Behind Powerful Books: What a Premier Ghostwriter Does Differently — The Drew Sutton Leadership Show
Ghostwriter Richard Lowe on The Drew Sutton Leadership Show: premier vs commodity ghostwriting, vetting services, outsourcing, and the book as your authority.
Trust Your Gut: How to Tell a Professional Ghostwriter From an Amateur
Richard Lowe on telling a professional ghostwriter from an amateur: how to read the first call, spot the red flags, and use a book to build executive authority.
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