The best Audible Original podcasts – From book clubs to the centre of the Earth…

Each issue of Pod Bible magazine, our partners Audible bring you a round-up of the Audible Original Podcasts their members are loving, and press are buzzing about too. Without further ado, here’s The Holy Grail of listener favourites, from Issue #018 of the magazine…

DEFIANCE

Legendary sprinter Michael Johnson embarks upon a personal journey through the history of protest in sport. Drawing in conversations with fellow athlete, commentators and educators, he discovers the remarkable stories of those who’ve taken stands, and assesses the impact of their efforts in driving societal change.  Listen now >>

“An worthwhile listen for anyone interested in sports, social issues and racism.”
(Anon)

 “Excellent review of sports people responsible for challenging the toxic norms int their sports, and bringing about positive change.”
(R. Standeven)

 ZOETROPE

New to Singapore, Tamsin’s attempts to settle in are quickly disrupted when her building’s speaker system crackles into life and an anonymous voice calls out “I saw what you did”. Things had been going well until her welcome drinks, a night that ended with her boss incapacitated in her bathroom. Although Tamsin will swear it was an accident, from the adjacent high-rise things looked altogether more menacing.   Listen now>>

“Good plot, suspenseful, brilliant performance, love daisy’s voice and accent, open end, more coming?.”
(Anon)

“I really enjoyed this. It’s got a really interesting plot and the whole cast is very good.”
(Curtis)

THE GRAHAM NRON BOOK CLUB 2

We’re still all about the stories – reading them, writing them, listening to them, talking about them – and in our new series we’re featuring some of the world’s best storytellers, including Margaret Atwood, Matt Haig, Walter Mosely, Lisa Taddeo and Val McDermid. Listen now >>

“Very enjoyable and informative podcast” (J. Kasiulis)

“Graham Norton and lots of nice people talking about books. What’s not to love?” (Anon)

CAR CRASH

A hilarious take on modern dating through the eyes of Northern ex-pat Grace and laid-back Londoner Elliot as they attempt to navigate life while being haunted through the years by a blind date that goes disastrously wrong. Listen now >>

“Absolutely loved this, loved all the characters, laughed out loud many many times.”
(Anon)

“Funny script with real heart, terrific cast, very timely and well observed. Loved it to bits.”
(S. Andrews)

KILLER BOOK CLUB

The idyllic quiet of a picture postcard English village is shattered when a book club member is murdered by his former student and lover. But why would anyone kill a retired English teacher, a pillar of his community? Perhaps the answer lies in the trail of writing that he, and his killer, left behind: diaries, poems and novels. Listen now >>

“Delighted that I found this series. A very interesting story told in a masterful way.”
(Anon)

“This is one of the best true crime podcast I’ve listened to a in along time. It covers a case that is almost to shocking to be believed. ”
(Anon)

A GROWN UP GUIDE TO PLANET EARTH

A Grown-up Guide To Planet Earth is a tour of our world from the inside, out. Geologist Professor Chris Jackson plunges into the molten world beneath our feet, to reveal what drives the explosive power of volcanoes and destructive energy of earthquakes. Listen now >>

“I definitely recommend this podcast to anyone who wants to know more about how our planet works.”
(Anon)

“The information is great and explained and described extremely well.”
(C. Ann)

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