Show overview
The Next Chapter with Antonio Michael Downing launched in 2025 and has put out 103 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 45 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a several-times-a-week cadence, with the show now in its 18th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 26 min and 28 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-CA-language Arts show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 80 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2026, with 80 episodes published. Published by CBC.
From the publisher
Looking for your next great read? The Next Chapter’s got you covered! Book lovers join host Antonio Michael Downing to dive deep into great books. Big feelings, hot takes, enlightening conversations — you’ve never been in a book club like this before. It’s Canada’s book club, and everyone’s invited. So pull up a chair and join the conversation. New episodes every Saturday and Monday.