Adam Buxton on why recording his audiobooks was an emotional experience

“I would read things aloud as I wrote I Love You, Byeee. I wanted it to sound the way that my podcast sounds at its best”

Author InterviewsFeb 20, 2026by Charlotte Heathcote

Adam Buxton © Olivia Hemingway

The comedian, writer and podcaster’s memoir, I Love You, Byeee, was shortlisted for the Best Audiobook: Non-Fiction Memoir award at The British Audio Awards 2025 (aka, The Speakies).

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