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Stevie Wonder Retrospective Podcast
Series Features 40-Plus Songs, Celebrity Interviews — and Barack Obama Singing With the Legendary Artist
Cush Jumbo on Hosting New Podcast ‘Origins’
Episodes feature the actor interviewing bold-faced name about three experiences that have had a significant impact on their lives.
Cord Jefferson, Jordan Peele Among Guests for ‘In Proximity,’ Season 2
Jefferson sat down with Proximity Media co-founder Ryan Coogler for the premiere episode
‘Archives Vol. III (1976-87)’: Album Review
Neil Young's Massive Collection Documents a Brilliant — and Problematic — Era
Audiobooks
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By Britney Spears
Narrated By Michelle Williams
'The Woman in Me'
Britney Spears tells her own story on her own terms
By Ann Patchett
Narrated By Meryl Streep
'Tom Lake'
Three sisters quarantine on their mother's cherry farm, listening to her story of her romance with a famous actor before they were born.
By Matthew Perry
Narrated by Matthew Perry
'Friends, Lovers, and the Big Terrible Thing'
Matthew Perry's memoir takes us along on his journey from childhood ambition to fame to addiction and recovery
By David Grann
Narrated by Dion Graham
'The Wager'
The harrowing story of a shipwreck, David Grann's bestseller is set to be Martin Scorsese's next movie
By Bonnie Garmus
Narrated by Bonnie Garmus
'Lessons in Chemisty'
Meet Elizabeth Zott: a scientist in 1960s California whose career takes a detour when she becomes the unlikely star of a beloved TV cooking show
By Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex
Narrated by Prince Harry
'Spare'
For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty.
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By John Legend
Narrated by John Legend
'Living Legend'
The story of John Legend starts with John Stephens, a homeschooled kid who later worked as a financial consultant on the way to becoming a Grammy-winning musical sensation.
By Cate Blanchett, Danny Kennedy
Narrated by Cate Blanchett, Danny Kennedy
'Climate of Change' (Series 2)
Cate Blanchett and Danny Kennedy look into climate solutions from electric rickshaws in Delhi to the first solar plant in a refugee camp in Jordan in conversations that aim to foster hope.
By Russell Wilson, Trevor Moawad, Harry Wilson
Narrated by Russell Wilson, Harry Wilson, Trevor Moawad
'Think Like a Champion'
Quarterback Russell Wilson and mental conditioning coach Trevor Moawad welcome guests like Von Miller and Arianna Huffington to learn about mastering emotions, embracing change and personal growth.
By Rob Fresco
Narrated by Taylor Kitsch, Kate Mara, Darrin Kozlowski, Michael Hyatt, Xander Berkeley, Chris Diamantopoulos, full cast
'KOZ'
Based on a true story, ATF agent Darrin "Koz" Kozlowski infiltrated one of L.A.'s most dangerous motorcycle clubs, pulling off one of the largest organized crime busts in a generation.
By Ryan Kalil
Narrated by Ryan Kalil
'Block Forever'
NFL All-Pro Ryan Kalil gives an insider's view of football, talking about the biggest games of the week with top players, coaches and former pros.
By Stephen Curry, Alex Vespestad, Stefan Marolachakis
Narrated by Joe Tessitore, Stephen Curry
'The Greatest Sports Stories Never Told'
The NBA star picks compelling under-the-radar stories with celebrity guests and first-hand accounts from athletes, artists and heroes from the worlds of basketball, baseball and more.
By Mark Forward, Jonathan Torrens
Narrated by Samantha Bee, Andrew Phung, Colin Mochrie, Jennifer Robertson, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Nick Mohammed, full cast
'Wildlife Confidential'
A surreal interview show about real animals in the news, portrayed by a cast including host Cameron the Crow, played by Samantha Bee.
Podcasts
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'The Letterboxd Show'
From the Oscar noms rundown to a year in review extravaganza, the Best in Show episodes look at all aspects of awards season, while other episodes take on classic films like "The Exorcist."
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'The True Detective: Night Country Podcast'
In this official HBO podcast, Alice Qannik Glenn, a member of an indigenous Alaskan community and activist, spotlights the series creators and crew behind the suspenseful mystery series.
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'The Late Show Pod Show With Stephen Colbert'
Keep up with all the sharp writing, humorous monologues, and Colbert's insightful conversations with celebrity guests.
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'Smartless'
Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes and Will Arnett talk to everyone from Mark Ruffalo to Selena Gomez and Adam Driver, plus figures from the news and sports worlds.
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'Variety Confidential'
Dive into Variety's historic archives to explore stories of sex, money and murder in the entertainment industry. Season one is titled "The Secret History of the Casting Couch."
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Variety Produced
Keep it in the family with our suite of Variety produced podcasts covering everything from awards, Broadway and business.
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'Just For Variety'
SubscribeEach week, Hollywood's most recognizable red carpet correspondent, Marc Malkin, sits down with today's biggest stars to talk film, television, pop culture and the latest news.
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'Awards Circuit'
SubscribeThe weekly "Awards Circuit" podcast features interviews with top film and TV talent and creatives; discussions and debates about awards races and industry headlines; and much, much more.
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'Stagecraft'
SubscribeBehind the scenes with the biggest stars on Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond. Hosted by Gordon Cox.
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'Strictly Business'
SubscribeIndustry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.
Music
Album Reviews
Who doesn't love new music? Our critics pick the best new albums of the moment.
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‘The Tortured Poets Department'
Taylor Swift
Taylor Swift Renews Her Vows With Heartbreak in an Audacious, Transfixing Album
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‘Only God Was Above Us’
Vampire Weekend
Vampire Weekend Reinvents Its Sound (Again) With 'Only God Was Above Us'
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‘Diamonds and Pearls’
Beyoncé
ListenBeyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Is a Sprawling, Endlessly Entertaining Tour de Force
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‘Batman Unburied: Fallen City,’ Starring Colman Domingo as the Dark Knight, Sets Premiere Date on Spotify
Spotify and DC are bringing back the tortured soul of Batman/Bruce Wayne, voiced by actor Colman Domingo, in a second season of “Batman Unburied.” “Batman Unburied: Fallen…
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Tucker Carlson Had the Most Popular New Show on Apple Podcasts in 2024
Tucker Carlson, who went solo after losing his job at Fox News, had the No. 1 new show on Apple Podcasts this year in the U.S., according to the tech giant. On Apple…
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Amazon Music Unlimited Adds Access to Audible’s Entire Catalog of 1 Million Audiobooks — but You Can Listen to Only One Title per Month
Amazon Music is bolting on a new benefit for unlimited-plan subscribers: They can now access the 1 million-plus catalog of audiobooks in the U.S. from Amazon-owned Audible. The…
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Are You Smarter Than ‘SmartLess’ Host Sean Hayes? New Podcast ‘ClueLess’ Will Let You Find Out
Here’s your chance to outwit “SmartLess” co-host Sean Hayes. SmartLess Media, the company behind the popular “SmartLess” podcast hosted by Hayes, Jason Bateman and Will…
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Armie Hammer Launches Podcast and Admits ‘Some of You Are Going to F—ing Hate It’
Armie Hammer is back — in your earbuds, anyway, for those who are interested in tuning in to his new project that will in part document him “putting my life back…
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Jemele Hill to Launch ‘Spolitics’ Weekly Podcast, Delving Into Sports, Race, Sexuality, Culture and More
Jemele Hill is returning to the weekly podcast game — less than a month before the 2024 U.S. elections — with “narrative-style” show dubbed “Spolitics,” blending (as the name…
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Wondery Sets New True-Crime Podcast ‘Kill List’ About Murder for Hire (EXLUSIVE)
Wondery have set a new true-crime podcast called “Kill List” about an elaborate murder for hire scheme on the dark web. Co-produced by Wondery and podcast production company…
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Spotify Podcast Chief Sahar Elhabashi Is Leaving the Company
Sahar Elhabashi, VP and head of the podcast business at Spotify, will leave the streaming giant at the end of 2024 after six years at the company. Elhabashi and her boss…
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Stevie Wonder Retrospective Podcast Series Features 40-Plus Songs, Celebrity Interviews — and Barack Obama Singing With the Legendary Artist
A five-year “classic period” of legendary musician Stevie Wonder in the 1970s is the subject of a new Audible original podcast series. The seven-episode “The Wonder of Stevie”…
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Cush Jumbo on Hosting New Podcast ‘Origins’ and Being Open to a ‘Good Wife’ Reunion With Julianna Margulies: ‘I’d Love Alicia and Lucca to Be Back Together’
Cush Jumbo may be best known for her work as Lucca on “The Good Wife” and its spinoff “The Good Fight,” but now she’s branching out beyond acting. Jumbo made her podcast…
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Podcast Pay Dirt: Why Top Hosts Like Joe Rogan, Kelce Brothers, Alex Cooper Are Landing Big-Bucks Deals
Talk is cheap? Not for the biggest stars of the podcasting world. In recent months, several hugely popular podcast personalities have struck megadeals with audio platforms…
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Neil Young’s Massive ‘Archives Vol. III (1976-87)’ Documents a Brilliant — and Problematic — Era: Album Review
Neil Young was already on his generation’s Mount Rushmore in mid-1976, when the brilliant and problematic era contained in this third installment of his sprawling “Archives” series…
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Helen Mirren Inches Closer to EGOT After Being Submitted for Spoken Word Grammy for ‘Moriarty: The Silent Order’ (EXCLUSIVE)
Dame Helen Mirren is coming for that EGOT! Variety has learned that the Emmy, Oscar and Tony winner has been submitted for Grammy consideration in the spoken word category…
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