Plus, the winners from the 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards!
| | | |  | From standout award winners to a fresh Serial release and a spotlight on iconic literary voices, this week's picks are as smart as they are bingeable. | | Quick links: | | | | | | | | | " | | "In theory, I knew this kind of thing could happen in any family. Anyone's first cousin could be plotting murder…It ended up being so much worse than I thought I knew." | | The Idiot | | Serial Production's latest promises a deeply personal and deeply funny true crime podcast that reinvents the form. All five episodes will be available on March 26. | | Play trailer | | | | | | The Spotlight | | | Together with |  | | | | Together with | | | | | |  | | "Nan used to always say, 'hungry dogs run faster.' And I've been running fast ever since."—James Patterson | James Patterson—the world's bestselling author—is fascinated by what makes people tick. And now, in his new podcast Hungry Dogs, he's taking us along with him as he explores the minds of extraordinary people, from authors and musicians to actors and politicians. Tune in each Wednesday for interviews with notable guests like Dolly Parton, BJ Novak, Kathy Bates, Stacey Abrams, David Baldacci, and many more! All episodes are available on YouTube or any major listening platform.
|  | | | | Mix Down: What to Listen to Now |  | | From buzzy favorites to standout newcomers, these iHeartPodcast Award winners are defining the medium right now. | | | | Giggly Squad | | Giggly Squad | | Paige DeSorbo and Hannah Berner's wildly relatable, slightly unhinged catch-ups have built a loyal following, and now, a trophy to match, taking home the biggest award of the night. | | More details | | | | | | Wisecrack | | Best Crime | | Part comedy special, part true crime thriller, comedian Edd Hedges recounts the scariest night of his life in a Baby Reindeer-esque series like no other. | | More details | | | | | | Good Hang with Amy Poehler | | Best Comedy | | Low-stakes, high-reward listening. Amy Poehler's easy charm and genuinely funny and feel-good conversations make this one you'll keep coming back to. And her guests always hit. | | More details | | | | See the full list of winners: | | 2026 iHeartPodcast Awards | | | | Together with |  | | |  | | If you're already fluent in 1.5x speed and treat your podcast queue like a personality trait, Audible is your next aural upgrade. Think fewer ad breaks, deeper dives, bigger narratives, and the kind of storytelling that doesn't have to wrap in 45 minutes. Start a 30-day free trial, pick any title free, and treat your ears to your next favorite binge! | | | | |  | | Judy Blume by Mark Oppenheimer | | From Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret to Summer Sisters, Judy Blume's stories have shaped generations of readers. Now, through extensive interviews, journalist and longtime fan Mark Oppenheimer offers an intimate portrait of the beloved author. Even better, the audiobook is narrated by Molly Ringwald. Out now! | | | | | | | How satisfied were you with the contents of this newsletter? | | | | | | | | |
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