Comedy
Mary Roach Investigates Science's Funniest, Strangest Corners
For her next adventure, the acclaimed science writer of 'Stiff' explores the puzzling and often hilarious conundrum of human-wildlife conflict in 'Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law.'
'Nightbitch' Sinks Its Teeth into the Untamed and Untapped Power of Motherhood
Rachel Yoder's debut novel depicts the horror, humor, and visceral wildness that comes with being a new mom trying to find herself in a body—and a society—that's out of her control.
Laraine Newman's Front-Row Seat to 'Interesting Times'
The renowned comedian and voice actor invites us to experience her life, from her time as a member of the original 'SNL' cast in 1970s New York City, to her addiction, recovery, and reinvention in 'May You Live in Interesting Times.'
Desus and Mero Talk Knowledge and Growth in the Land of Humor
The hosts of the 'Bodega Boys' podcast and the hit self-titled Showtime series share why writing and recording 'God-Level Knowledge Darts: Life Lessons from the Bronx' was the perfect evolution for them and their fandom, a.k.a. the Bodega Hive.
Mike Birbiglia Tells the Deeper Story in ‘The New One’
Comedian and storyteller Mike Birbiglia talks about the universality of big life changes — like buying his first couch and having his first child — in 'The New One,' which he also co-wrote and co-narrated with his poet wife, J. Hope Stein.
Our New Battle Cry is Samantha Irby’s 'Wow, No Thank You'
With the same edgy, unabashed, and spit-take funny wit that brought us 'We Are Never Meeting in Real Life' and 'Meaty,' Samantha Irby tackles approaching middle age, raising her stepkids in a small Midwestern town, and being okay with just being okay in her new collection of essays.
Late Night Comedy Listens
Comedy Editor Aaron recommends 8 short comedy listens to keep you company during late nights.
Every Celebrity in the Star-Studded Comedy 'Escape from Virtual Island'
Leave reality behind with this full-cast ticket to laughs.
Dick Gregory’s Provocatively Titled Memoir Is Still Causing A Stir Decades Later
Legendary comedian and activist Dick Gregory made waves when his autobiography was first published in 1964 with its deliberately incendiary title. Audible is bringing it to audio for the first time and his son, Dr. Christian Gregory, shares why that word still carries so much weight and why his father’s message through activism endures.
2019's Featured Interviews
These 10 interviews capture the power and beauty of a one-on-one conversation with a favorite storyteller.
Comedian Lauren Lapkus Shares Why Audio Improv Is Getting Far From A 'Bad Reception'
Actress and Comedian Lauren Lapkus sat down with editor Aaron Schwartz at the annual San Francisco Sketchfest and spoke about her role in the Audible Original 'Bad Reception' and her career in comedy.
Comedy Sweet Spots: The Sklar Brothers' Guide to the Golden Cities on the Comedy Trail
Randy and Jason Sklar, the twin-brother hosts of Audible's new docu-comedy 'Sklars and Stripes,' share what they've learned about some surprisingly funny cities.