Join the murderino movement! A comedy podcast about true crime? That's exactly what Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark pulled off brilliantly with their hit, My Favorite Murder. The hosts now bring their fans a co-memoir (yes, that's a thing) that is perfectly them. Stay Sexy and Don't Get Murdered: The Definitive How-To Guide is full of the self-care and empowerment messaging that they've been packing their podcast with since the beginning.
The story that you think you’ve heard, but haven’t—and must. By now, you’ve likely heard the shockingly horrific story of the USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who was convicted of sexually abusing girls under the guise of physical therapy–to date, about 500 survivors have come forward. But what you likely haven’t heard are the raw, unencumbered voices of the gymnasts who eventually brought the truth to light and took him down.
Staying positive is holding you back. From a young age, many of us were taught to look on the bright side whenever life got us down. But according to Mel Robbins, staying positive might actually be causing the obstacles that life keeps doling out. By sharing one-on-one life-coaching sessions and personal stories, Mel makes each and every listener a participant in a meaningful conversation about facing reality and feeling less overwhelmed, even in these high-anxiety times.
A radical reminder. The Radical King is a visceral reminder that, beyond being one of the most gifted orators in American history, King was a powerful agitator for radical—but necessary—change. Organized by activist and thought leader Cornel West, the speeches, sermons, and essays collected here are performed by a lively assemblage of Black voices—Wanda Sykes, LeVar Burton, Leslie Odom, Jr., Gabourey Sidibe, and more—who breathe new life into King’s poetic style, compassionate vision, and deep moral insights.
Tom Stranger, at your service. Whether he’s underwriting for an overlord, or wearing a pocket protector in a pocket universe, Tom Stranger has just one policy: providing Quality Customer Service. No alien menace is too menacing, no galactic rift too rifty for the multiverse’s most-trusted Interdimensional Insurance Agent in these three brand-new adventures and two classic escapades.
A reign of terror and manhunt that gripped America. Told with legendary FBI agents Jim and Tim Clemente—both active members of the investigation at the time—Call Me God is the never-before-told story of the DC Sniper attacks and the race to capture an elusive killer, which briefly united the nation in fear. A must-listen for true crime fans.
A wild trip with the good doctor. These never-before-published letters offer incredible insight into an enigmatic and mercurial American icon. It's a first-hand account of a pivotal period in American history, told with the kind of wild honesty that only a Doctor of Gonzo Journalism could muster.
We need sparkle, and Ali Wong delivers. Dear Girls, written as a series of letters to her daughters, is filled with Ali Wong's trademark humor, wisdom, and brutal—yet hilarious—honesty. The letters are every bit as sharp and funny as Wong's Netflix specials, but they're also surprisingly moving and enlightening. There's actually some great (and gross) advice for expecting parents in here.
The origin story of the universal story. Ever wonder why so many films, novels, and folktales follow the same pattern? Joseph Campbell spent his life unraveling the answers to that very question. Based on the six-part PBS series of the same name, The Power of Myth delves into the roots of the hero, goddess, fantasy, and storytelling. Campbell’s wonderful stories are punctuated with sound clips, ranging from the Oum prayer of Tibetan monks to Star Wars.
A heart-pounding investigation. The Making of a Massacre is a five-part chronicle of the true story of how well-intentioned efforts to curtail the drug trade by the US and Mexican governments had devastating effects. The production is outstanding, with actors like Danny Trejo, Clifton Collins Jr., and Cheech Marin performing real-life interviews from subjects unable to speak publicly—for fear of their life.
How to avoid mental traps. Have you ever wanted to become a master of defusing bogus arguments? Or develop mental shortcuts (heuristics) that make life more efficient? Do mental models, game theory, statistics, and visualization pique your interest? Then this Great Course has your number.
Vampires, ghosts, and ghouls … oh my! Phenom and creator of the wildly popular podcast Lore, Aaron Mahnke brings his beloved voice to the audiobook realm, in which he breaks down the history behind some of our most feared fictional creatures—gremlins, creepy dolls, and the red-eyed Jersey Devil included. Yes, these beasts and bogeymen may live only in our minds, but does that make them any less real?
Plagues and their complications, pre-COVID-19. Each chapter of this gripping, darkly humorous, and at times grotesque listen details a major plague in world history, from the mysterious dancing plague of 1518 to typhoid fever. Get Well Soon traces the heroic efforts to defeat these blights, pays tribute to their victims, and reveals their lingering impact on humanity. There’s good reason it won our Best of 2017 award in History.
Timely insights into a universal problem. We all have our addictions. Whether its social media, video games, oatmeal raisin cookies, or something more intense--it can be incredibly frustrating to feel like you are at the whim of your compulsive desires. Professor Thad A. Polk's concise yet extensive exploration of the mechanics of addiction offers hope as much as it does a fascinating dissection of a nearly universal ailment.
The untold stories of the Greatest Generation, in their own words. Movies like Saving Private Ryan and Dunkirk tell part of the story—but the history of America during World War II didn’t only happen on foreign battlefields. The candid interviews in The Home Front give us a fresh view of this monumental time in our nation and a deeply personal sense of the Greatest Generation. Emmy Award winner Martin Sheen narrates with his signature gravitas and grace.
Consider life through animalistic lenses. Short stories as an art form are, in our opinion, vastly underappreciated—and this collection shows why. Jumping through different perspectives of anthropomorphized animals, The Other Animals pulls you out of your human-centered comfort zone and back to your basic instincts and emotions. Dynamically crafted and narrated, this quick listen is sure to have a long-lasting impact.
Oh, the inhumanity! As the title so eloquently suggests, this Audible Original chronicles the inglorious experiences and situations that women have been subjected to throughout the ages, in everything from marriage to medicine to politics (and then some). It’s part history lesson and part biting comedy performance, one that will give you plenty of bits to repeat at your next rowdy cocktail party.
Wacky science meets serious investigation. What would happen if the earth suddenly stopped spinning but the atmosphere retained its velocity? How long would humankind last after a robot apocalypse? Researched and written by a former NASA insider, What If? provides answers to some of the most absurd scientific conundrums—applying scientific tenets in a way that makes listening fun.
He's 50-something but still not quite a grown-up. Fans of SNL during the 1990s will remember David Spade as an incredibly cocky young guy. He toed—and often crossed—the line of good taste, but somehow pulled it off. So what happens when the middle-aged bad boy tries to navigate the world of internet celebrities and dates girls whose parents used to watch him on TV? The results are awkward, cringeworthy, and hilarious.
Delve into a rare murder long shrouded in mystery. Follow producers Jennifer Forde and Sam Bungey as they set out to get to the truth behind a shocking, grisly murder–the only murder to occur in idyllic West Cork, Ireland, in the past hundred years. And despite their exhaustive research, extensive interviews, and analysis, to this day the case has still more questions than answers.
