Forgot the “Chris” coincidence in Hollywood. Let’s talk about the huge “Hughs” problem.

Am I the only one who mixed up Hugh Laurie with Hugh Grant based solely on their names? Like they were interchangeable. Are there any other famous people named Hugh I should know about?

Audiobook Publisher's New Production Model Cuts Workforce in Half Part One: Unions, Layoffs and Background History

A developing story a lot of people on my feed would enjoy. There’s more coming, but for those who want a basic overview, here’s your seasoning. The meat and potatoes the seasoning is sprinkled on is coming soon.

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Are we calling ICE American Hitler Youth 2.0 yet? Those images of them at airports looking fresh out of high school or college is more than a bit concerning.

A microphone with shock absorption accessary.

Look what artifact I found in storage. What is it? Wrong answers only.

F the ice that makes me slip and fall on the ground and definitely the people who put human beings six feet under it with no accountability.

Land’s End: A Shepherd’s Tale A five-part thriller taking place in a rural setting and sharing a similar ominous tone to "From Within: A Tale of the Macabre." While one uses epistolary prose as its primary mode of storytelling, "Land's End: A Shepherd's Tale" is more cinematic in its execution; an unexpected and interesting audio aesthetic for a story with a shepherd as a main character.

Land’s End: A Shepherd’s Tale

A five-part thriller taking place in a rural setting and sharing a similar ominous tone to "From Within: A Tale of the Macabre." While one uses epistolary prose as its primary mode of storytelling, "Land's End: A Shepherd's Tale" is more cinematic in its execution; an…

The Hexings Podcast: Fictional ‘Hysterical” Witchcraft While not a sequel to "Untold Virginia," the fiction podcast "The Hexings," takes the idea of an audio drama dressed up as dramatized non-fiction and run with it until their path's split. It's a spiritual successor with a separate creative team behind each podcast probably having no idea of the other's existence. Even when the specific paths are unique after a certain point, they both wind up in the same place by the end.

A review of a podcast perfect for today*

*if today was Halloween.

If the CW made a revolutionary war show in the style of the #arrowverse: My name is George Washington. After the war for independence ended, I became president. Now I must choose whether to continue for a third term. My passions lie in cleaning. I am George, washing tin. #Pun

From Within: Letters to “The Last of Us” From the creators of "Flight of the Bucket" comes their next venture into podcast fiction, "From Within." Ths time they're entering into the world of dramatic full-cast audiobooks with a gothic horror of plants and the macabre. It's "The Last of Us for audio. "From Within." This was an expedited review. Learn more about expedited reviews.

Another review? So soon? The answer: You're god damn right.

Moose on a Highway: A Road Trip to Better Life The premise of this seven-part audio drama may sound like the start of a bad joke, but its characters are well-rounded have enough personal drama to fill a small high school auditorium. "Moose on a Highway" is a modern road trip comedy where a grounded plane prevents seven people from reaching their destination. Each one has a different motive, but ultimately all want to get to Connecticut.

New review for an audio drama about Moose, highways and the friends we made along the way.

And I thought that having roughly a quarter of the nominees being far-right podcasters was bad enough. Now bribes are a thing?

Anyone else suspicious of CBS/Paramount as the one's hosting the #GoldenGlobes this year? The first year they include #podcasts as a category . I know the GG and CBS are separate entities, but the timing with Colbert and around a quarter of the eligible nominees being conservative-hosted pods. 🤔

guy telling another person "I missed the part where that's my problem"

My response to AI Tech:

25 Podcasts Announced as Eligible for Golden Globes - Golden Globes The Golden Globes have announced the 25 podcasts eligible for the inaugural Best Podcast category at the 83rd Golden Globes, which will be presented on January 11, 2026. “This year’s inaugural list of...

This feels like they took several top podcasts on one or two charts and copied and pasted them after using AI to compose a list using all the data. Not a great first impression.

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Supernatural Horror Anthology Announces Kickstarter Campaign for its Fourth Season TTRPG and Audio Drama Synergy

Public domain horror stories, audio drama #podcasts and #TTRPG coming next year in October.

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Can we agree that aside from #Netflix, the only other group probably interested in or have something to gain from the OG streaming service buying Warner Brothers are the Snyder Bros/Bots for obvious reasons. They'll be even more insufferable if this deal goes through.

Under Milk Wood: Old Made New, Made Old Again This request for "Under Milk Wood" came with a donation from Arizona Theatre Matters. Donations do not factor into the review or rating. The 1954 radio drama broadcast from the BBC of Dylan Thomas' "Under Milk Wood" is available on most platforms like public libraries and audible. The original broadcast and one from LA Theatre Works recorded later being the two main versions of this radio play.

Under Milk Wood: Old Made New, Made Old Again

This request for "Under Milk Wood" came with a donation from Arizona Theatre Matters. Donations do not factor into the review or rating. The 1954 radio drama broadcast from the BBC of Dylan Thomas' "Under Milk Wood" is available on most platforms like…

Derry’s New Direction: Interstellar Marxist Travel The 13-part audio drama called "Derry's New Direction" shares a lot in common with "Parasite" directed by Bong Joon-ho and "The Hunger Games" franchise from Suzanne Collins. The common denominator between all three is the exploration of social class through a Marxist lens.

Derry’s New Direction: Interstellar Marxist Travel

The 13-part audio drama called "Derry's New Direction" shares a lot in common with "Parasite" directed by Bong Joon-ho and "The Hunger Games" franchise from Suzanne Collins. The common denominator between all three is the exploration of social…

Key And Peele Messed Up GIF Alt: Key And Peele Messed Up GIF

duct tape not duck tape;
aqueduct not aquaduck.
Seems a bit backwards, don’t ya think?

a man without a shirt says " you don t turn your back on family " Alt: a man without a shirt says " you don t turn your back on family "

Thor joining the Guardians of the Galaxy briefly: 😒

Vin Diesel in the flesh as an alternate reality Groot in #FantasticFour: 👍

Superman Returns to an All-Star Audio Production Announced on May 8 and released June 24, "All-Star Superman" originally released as a 12-issue comic book run. Now, 10 years later and in time for James Gunn's new Superman movie, Penguin Random House and DC comics have adapted one of the most influential Superman stories into an audio drama.

Superman Returns to an All-Star Audio Production

Announced on May 8 and released June 24, "All-Star Superman" originally released as a 12-issue comic book run. Now, 10 years later and in time for James Gunn's new Superman movie, Penguin Random House and DC comics have adapted one of the most…

a close up of an opossum with its mouth open and teeth showing . Alt: a close up of an opossum with its mouth open and teeth showing .

Is the plural of "Magnum Opus," Magnum Opossum?

If it's not, it needs to be. An opossum with a magnum is as American as it gets.

#ThrowbackThursday to when Aaron Blanton of whispodcast.bsky.social dropped this gem when asked:

"Podcasting is like _____, but with more _______.

My brain today be like...

Ted: Why do you hate everyone? It's like you're addicted.

Hugh the ocean animal: Because I'm a dick, Ted

Ted: Oh the humanity.

Hugh: You got a problem with manatees?

#DadJoke #Pun

Arthurian Legend: The Extreme Dread of Mordred Another story from the anthology series, Secret Handshake Productions. This five-part look into the character of Modred from Arthurian lore does something the prequel era of Star Wars failed to do and does a fall from grace story right the first time.

Arthurian Legend: The Extreme Dread of Mordred

Another story from the anthology series, Secret Handshake Productions. This five-part look into the character of Modred from Arthurian lore does something the prequel era of Star Wars failed to do and does a fall from grace story right the first time.

Hearthbound: A Musical Odyssey Opening musical numbers can set the stage tonally (e.g. the song "Alexander Hamilton" from "Hamilton") and literally through the occasional line of dialogue thrown into break up the song (e.g. "No One Mourns the Wicked" from "Wicked"). "Hearthbound" does the same thing, but what it sets up isn't what one anticipates listening to future episodes. For me, the first episode implies a musical with an emphasis on the music.

Hearthbound: A Musical Odyssey

Opening musical numbers can set the stage tonally (e.g. the song "Alexander Hamilton" from "Hamilton") and literally through the occasional line of dialogue thrown into break up the song (e.g. "No One Mourns the Wicked" from "Wicked"). "Hearthbound" does the same…

It's #TBT. Here's a clip from the 2025 Ambie Awards with Best #FictionPodcast category winner: Aaron David Harris from "Tales of Fist and Fireballs."

Thought this was one ad. Turns out it’s two. The bottom one is … well I’ll let you see for yourself.

Has anyone else conflated the books Fourth Wing and A Court of Thorns and Roses? I was a week old when I discovered they’re two different books with two different authors. How different are they? #Romantasy #Fantasy