The best pop culture podcasts to listen to right now
Whether you're a music fan, a movie buff, or an avid gamer, you'll find a new pop culture podcast to love in our roundup.
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Medical mysteries for true crime fans
From patient memoirs to investigative podcasts, the hunt for a diagnosis involves unusual suspects, diligent detective work, and a singular crime scene—the body.
No joke, scripted comedies are the next big thing in audio
With hilarious storylines and star-studded casts, this emerging format lets comedy creators engage fans in a whole new way.
Donovan X. Ramsey explodes the persistent myths of the crack era
Told through the lens of four individuals, "When Crack Was King" is a kaleidoscopic history of the diverse impacts of the war on drugs.
12 thrilling history listens to get ready for "Oppenheimer"
These nonfiction audiobooks and podcasts provide historical context about the atomic bomb and the man at the center of Christopher Nolan's upcoming biopic.
The dark side of influencer culture, low-rise jeans, and other "Adult Drama"
Viral essayist Natalie Beach revisits the Caroline Calloway story that broke the internet in her funny new collection.
Listens on the identity, history, and future of the American South
Steeped in the region's multilayered cultural history, the storytelling tradition of the American South is as rich and lyrical as it is deeply complex.
"In Cold Blood" is still the gold standard in true crime
Read to chilling perfection by acclaimed narrator Scott Brick, Truman Capote's 1966 masterpiece remains the nonfiction crime narrative to beat.
Turn up the volume on these stellar listens for music fans
From music theory audiobooks to innovative blends of song and memoir, these listens are perfect for fans and musicians alike.
Hear the stories of Black musicians who broke boundaries
From the Queen of Soul to the Purple One, listen in on 30+ of our favorite memoirs and biographies centered on Black creatives who changed music forever.
Nurse Hadley Vlahos wants us to begin the conversation on the end
From her day job as a hospice nurse to her online presence, the author of "The In-Between" seeks to demystify death, emphasizing love, compassion, and care above all else.
Seth Godin has ideas to make work better. Hint: They involve treating humans like humans.
In “The Song of Significance,” the bestselling author and business veteran lays out the challenges of late-stage capitalism, AI, and more—and how to navigate it all.