Where Did Everybody Go?

Why We're Lonely but Not Alone

De: Don Martin

Narrado por: Don Martin

In the bestselling tradition of Mary Roach and A.J. Jacobs comes a fresh and powerful deep dive on loneliness, illuminating the complexity of this misunderstood social phenomenon and why people need people.

According to a report by the US Surgeon General in 2023, one out of every two American adults are lonely. Author and podcaster Don Martin was one of them: in 2020, as the COVID pandemic raged and Don’s once-vibrant social life was reduced to Zoom calls and Animal Crossing, he realized that lockdown did not create these feelings—they just amplified them until they could not be ignored. He wondered: how did we get here? What exactly is loneliness, anyway? How is it measured, and how is it useful to us as a species?

Blending thorough research with humor and personal insight from his own experience, Don takes listeners on a loneliness deep dive, all the way from the conception of the term itself in the 1800s through the death of the American mall and rise of social media, which is too often blamed as the root cause of a centuries-old problem. Along the way, he talks to everyone from prominent researchers in the space to historians, city planners, and other writers and creatives working through this ever-evolving topic from unique angles. You’ll learn about how loneliness affects different age groups and communities, the history and future of third places, the ways loneliness can deteriorate your physical health, and how everything from capitalism to the placement of garages in modern home construction ultimately impact our social bonds. Don leaves listeners with an action plan, sharing insights on how we can build a more connected future for ourselves and our neighbors.

Fascinating, witty, and ultimately hopeful, Where Did Everybody Go? is perfect for fans of Mary Roach and Jennie Allen.

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"Where Did Everybody Go? reframes loneliness from something we should be ashamed of to a built-in survival tool, which, frankly, makes a lot more sense. It's a guide for building something new, for investing in a friend, or for just figuring out the difference between bad dating advice and the male loneliness epidemic. If you've ever felt like the weight of the world was on your shoulders, and you were all alone carrying it, listen to this audiobook. You'll laugh, you'll feel seen, and you might actually be inspired to start that group chat you’ve been putting off." (Franchesca Ramsey, actress, producer and author of Well That Escalated Quickly: Memoirs and Mistakes of an Accidental Activist)

“Sharp and funny, Where Did Everybody Go? reminds us that loneliness isn’t destiny; it’s a puzzle we each have the power to solve. You’ll laugh, you’ll nod, and by the end, you’ll want to reach out to old friends and build new connections." (Allison Gilbert, co-author, The Joy of Connection, and host of Connected Lives series at 92Y)

"Where Did Everybody Go? is a timely deep dive into the loneliness epidemic, and its takeaways are essential. The research is meticulous, the stories are relatable, and the entire audiobook is downright bingeable. This is an audiobook that feels like the best podcasts -- polished, thought-provoking, engrossing, and exactly the thing you'll need everyone in your friend group to listen to immediately. When it ends, you'll want to reach out and get closer with the people in your life who mean the most to you." (Sophie Lucido Johnson, author of Many Love and Kin)

“Martin, a self-proclaimed research methods nerd, narrates an engaging evaluation of research ... This charming and witty audio will be a welcome addition to any self-help catalog and to fans of Mary Roach and Jennie Allen."