Nonfiction
The best horse listens for your inner horse girl
This collection of classic, contemporary, and hidden gem horse stories will feed equine lovers of all breeds.
Understanding Tupac through the lens of "An Amerikan Family"
The Shakurs, and particularly matriarch Afeni Shakur, were a potent force in shaping Black liberation and the future of hip-hop.
Possessed by "The Exorcist," Nat Segaloff dissects the iconic horror franchise
"The Exorcist Legacy" unearths original recordings and interviews from the set of the 1973 film to assess the groundbreaking franchise at 50.
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.
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.
15 unforgettable listens in disaster nonfiction
From cataclysmic weather events and epidemics to epic man-made catastrophes, these riveting true accounts provide perspective and lessons for the future.
Troubled waters: the best disaster-at-sea nonfiction
These wild but true tales loom large in the annals of maritime history and survival stories.
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.