Ballantine Books
Type: Company
As of November 2026, Ballantine Books has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Two Hot Takes (Jan 2026).
Ballantine Books is a major American book publisher that is a subsidiary of German media conglomerate Bertelsmann. Ballantine was founded in 1952 by Ian Ballantine with his wife, Betty Ballantine. Ballantine was acquired by Random House in 1973, which in turn was acquired by Bertelsmann in 1998 and remains part of that company.
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jan 2026 on Two Hot Takes |
Who talks about Ballantine Books on podcasts?
Morgan (last name not stated) brought up Ballantine Books; the most recent mention was Jan 2026 on Two Hot Takes.
- Couldn't Leave Ya Hanging || Reddit Stories || Two Hot Takes Podcast on Two Hot Takes (Jan 2026) — Morgan (last name not stated)
What is Ballantine Books mentioned alongside?
Ballantine Books is most often mentioned alongside Costco, Federal Trade Commission and Google LLC.
Mentioned together: Costco, Federal Trade Commission, Google LLC, Secret Service Sam, The Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, Costco Wholesale, Kirkland Signature, New Year's resolutions, Year of the Fire Horse