Aaron Schwartz
As the Comedy Editor, Aaron always has an ear out for all things funny—but a good biography or history listen is always in his queue. He’s never broken a bone in his body, his favorite candy is Raisinets, and he’s currently trying to teach himself how to whistle but not really getting anywhere with it. He lives in Brooklyn, obviously.
Articles & Interviews
Bring back election cake! And other lessons learned from “Living Constitutionally”
Humorist and bestselling author A.J. Jacobs committed to a year of 18th-century living to better understand the US Constitution and how "we the people" can restore our duty to the common good.
“Worry” is the debut you’ll be hearing about all year
Alexandra Tanner on social media, existential crises, and Mormon mommy bloggers.
Comedian Gary Gulman imparts lessons on depression in "Misfit"
The stand-up success reveals how being healthy—with the help of exercise and audiobooks—is much better for an artist than being sick.
George Saunders’ “Liberation Day” Positively Stuns
The acclaimed Booker Prize-winning author brings his signature humanity and humor to a new collection of stories—and crafts an intense and intimate audio experience with an all-star cast.
On the Other Side of Grief with Ocean Vuong
In his latest poetry collection, Ocean Vuong gives language to the most universally human experience: grief.
Inspired by hip-hop, "Open Water" introduces a stunning new voice on vulnerability
Caleb Azumah Nelson's lyrical debut brings you inside the mind of a young British Black man discovering himself through love and art.
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.
Late Night Comedy Listens
Comedy Editor Aaron recommends 8 short comedy listens to keep you company during late nights.
Ocean Vuong takes his gorgeous writing from poems to his debut novel
Award-winning poet Ocean Vuong expounds on the complex themes of his deeply moving novel, ‘On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous’, touching on masculine identity, concepts of family, drug use, and more.
Hearing about adoption and a specific kind of otherness helps round out some life stories
For editor Aaron Schwartz, wanting to listen to more adoption narratives or make literary connections to his birth family was a search for community that never negated his joy with the life and family he gained.
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.
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