Douglas Brunt

Douglas Brunt
Brunt in 2023
Born (1971-08-25) August 25, 1971 (age 53)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Alma materDuke University (BA)
Georgetown University (MBA)
OccupationWriter
Employer(s)Authentium (former president and CEO)
Spouse
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(m. 2008)​
Children3

Douglas Brunt (born August 25, 1971) is an American historian,[1] novelist, podcast host with SiriusXM and former president and CEO of the cybersecurity firm Authentium.[2]

Early life

Born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Brunt is the son of Jacklyn Bray Brunt and Manly Yates Brunt Jr.[3] Before graduating from Duke University, he attended The Haverford School.[4]

Early career

In 2001, he joined Authentium, Inc., an internet security firm, where he was president and CEO until 2011, when he sold the firm to Commtouch.[5][6] Previously Brunt worked for Booz Allen Hamilton. He was a member of the Metro New York chapter of the Young Presidents' Organization.[7]

Writing career

Brunt has published three novels. His first nonfiction book, released in 2023, about the disappearance and death of Rudolf Diesel, was called by the Wall Street Journal an "excellent biography."[1]

Broadcasting

Doug Brunt (right) with author Jack Carr at the SiriusXM studios in New York City, June 2023

In October 2022, Brunt launched the show Dedicated with Doug Brunt in partnership with SiriusXM. Brunt has long-form conversations with authors, and begins each show by mixing the favorite cocktail of his guest. Guests of the show include Jennifer Egan, Amor Towles, Lee Child, James Patterson, Min Jin Lee, David Duchovny, Rick Springfield, Anna Quindlen, Marlon James, Dennis Lehane, Nelson DeMille, Steve Forbes, Diana Gabaldon, Jess Walter, Emily St. John Mandel, and Brad Thor.[8][9]

Personal life

On March 1, 2008, Brunt married television journalist Megyn Kelly, in Huntington, New York. Kelly is a popular podcaster, and a former anchor for Fox News and NBC News.[10][11] The couple has three children: Son Yates, daughter Yardley, and son Thatcher, born in 2009, 2011, and 2013 respectively.[12][13][14][15] All three children were conceived through in vitro fertilization.[16][17] He resides in Connecticut with Kelly and their children.[18]

References

  1. ^ "The Mysterious Case of Rudolf Diesel: Genius, Power, and Deception on the Eve of World War I by Douglas Brunt". www.publishersweekly.com. n.d. Retrieved September 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Douglas Brunt - official author website". Douglas Brunt - Official Author Website. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  3. ^ "Manly Y. Brunt Jr., Hospital psychiatrist, 83". Philly.com. August 11, 2010. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved October 25, 2018.
  4. ^ "Douglas Brunt, Megyn Kelly's Husband: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know". Heavy.com. Heavy Inc. October 25, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2019.
  5. ^ Carlbon, Rebecca. "Two Authors are 'Open Books' at Medford Leas Programs". Burlington County Times. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  6. ^ Rodriguez, Bianca (December 12, 2019). "Who Is Douglas Brunt, Megyn Kelly's Husband?". Marie Claire. Archived from the original on August 31, 2021. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  7. ^ "Douglas Brunt author bio". Douglas Brunt - Official Author Website. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  8. ^ Kolgraf, Jackie (October 25, 2022). "Hear Doug Brunt's New Podcast Featuring Best-Selling Authors". SiriusXM. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  9. ^ "Dedicated with Doug Brunt: Trailer: Dedicated With Doug Brunt on Apple Podcasts". Apple Podcasts. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
  10. ^ https://www.semafor.com/article/08/25/2024/inside-megyn-kellys-youtube-success
  11. ^ Saslow, Linda (March 16, 2008). "Megyn Kelly and Douglas Brunt". The New York Times.
  12. ^ "Megyn Kelly Welcomes Son Edward Yates". People. September 26, 2009.
  13. ^ "Megyn Kelly Welcomes Daughter Yardley Evans". People. April 14, 2011.
  14. ^ Takeda, Allison (July 26, 2013). "Megyn Kelly, Fox News Anchor, Welcomes Baby Boy Thatcher Bray Brunt". Us Magazine.
  15. ^ https://x.com/megynkelly
  16. ^ Kelly, Megyn (April 6, 2021). "Many couples struggle with getting pregnant. Been there, trust me. My thoughts..." Twitter.
  17. ^ Megyn Kelly on Parents Trying to "Game the System" with IVF and Birth Months #shorts, retrieved December 10, 2023
  18. ^ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TNTzpsWUZaY}