Podcasts & Books

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We've tried to hit a range of genres to please every ear and offer a listen for every mood. 

Autobiographies are a window into the soul and sometimes they are so powerful they can change the reader, so and here are our top picks of…

Brisbane might not be known as a beacon of literary culture, but our fair ol’ city has more than a few secondhand and independent…

From epic re-watch guides to educational content and everything in between, here are the 10 best new podcasts you’re about to obsess…

Brisbane's libraries may be closed, but Brisbane City Council's online library catalogue is packed full of ebooks,…

Eyes starting to shrivel up? Might be time to ditch the screens and try something a bit more...analogue. We’ve got some crackerjack…

The story of infamous backpacker murderer Ivan Milat.

Things are just getting worse in the Republic of Gilead.

Hate deep house music? Maybe you just never listened to it the right way.

If sleeping has become more chore than snore, it’s time you plugged in to switch off; these are the best slow lit podcast to help you…

Like with anything entertainment-related, diving into the podcasting universe can take you on an information overload trip if you…

As part of a national tour, reputed journalist Hedley Thomas is coming to Brisbane to discuss the podcast’s monumental success, and…

Chris Dawson has been arrested, and it’s all getting very real. 

We've already popped it on our reading list.

Got an entertainment buff you need to please? From retro arcade games to stylish sound systems, we’ve got something that will have…

"I've listened to too many podcasts" said no one ever.

​Want to skip the queues and snag a private dining room at Sydney’s Chin Chin? How about a year’s free yoga in…

All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.

The team spent an entire year within the criminal courts in Cleveland so you'll get to hear everything that happened on the inside.

All your Sunday inspo wrapped into one handly lil' package.

​We’re kicking off a new Book Club series today, so settle down and get comfy. Maybe pop the kettle on. Every month we’ll…

The Harry Potter hype is just about to get stronger as it has just been announced that three new books will be added to the ever-growing…

Crazy Rich Asians took the world by storm when it was released in 2013. And, this month the film hit theatres and you’d pretty much…

Fashion moves fast, and quite frankly, keeping up can be a challenge. A very expensive and entertaining challenge. If you’re looking…

The recent success of shows like Call the Midwife, The Crown and good ol’ Downton Abbey proves that we all love a…

Now that the mercury has plummeted through the floor and triggered a mass deficit of electric blankets at Harvey Norman, the only thing left…

It came out two days ago and we’re already hooked.

Ready for it.

While there’s no quick fix to turning your life into a Disney movie, there’s something to be said for a good self-help book.…

Gone are the days of taking your shoes off in supermarkets, eating soil and asking your kindergarten teacher why she has a moustache, but…

Shape, change and challenge your everyday life.

Let's be honest, your commute to and from work is unlikely to be an exciting time. You're just getting from point A—B and…

We have absolutely no doubt there are some crazy adrenaline junkies out there who seek adventure at dizzying heights. If harnessing up and…

If you’re into a boring daily routine of eat, sleep, work, repeat, with no hope of a holiday any time soon, it might be time to change…

Autobiographies are a window into the soul and sometimes they are so powerful they can change the reader, so and here are our top picks of…

Yep, a new Game of Thrones book is coming.

Fire up those downloads and let the LOLs run wild with the funniest podcasts out.

Let Snoop Dogg catch you up on all things pop culture.

John Green once wrote great books help you understand and they help you feel understood. Naturally, reading is a subjective process,…

Botched investigations, missing persons, cliffhangers—it's all here. 

​All right, you true crime pervs. We’re back for another month of watching shows about real things happening to real people in…

You could say soundtracks are the make or break of a film…or maybe we’re just being dramatic…like a good soundtrack…

Here’s our round-up of the latest wave of thrillers you won’t be about to put down.

This Valentine’s Day is definitely one day you’ll actually want to catch the train. As part of Penguin Random House’s…

​We’re currently knee deep in awards seasons, but while everyone’s going mental for the latest film to hit the big screen,…

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but those people probably never watched Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone.…

As we wave goodbye to another year in television, we look ahead to 2018 and all the Sundays we’ll spend in bed on Netflix, eating…

Even though us reading enthusiasts will often agree how good the movie was whilst secretly agreeing with ourselves that the book was better,…

Put down that damn Jodi Picoult novel because we’ve dug up the best Aussie true crime books on the market just in time for Christmas,…

If you’re anything like us you’ve no doubt worked your way through every true crime podcast there is by now, and…

While we struggle through this complete lull in reality TV, we’ve been buoyed by the news today that there’s about to be a…

If you've not yet gotten into podcasts (seriously, what have you been doing?), this holiday season is the…

Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a…

We are ready. 

You’re welcome.

We think everyone can agree that there is something totally magical about markets (and no, we don’t just mean their magical ability to…

Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a…

We left out Serial because well, you should have listened to that already.

Goodbye French teachers everywhere.

Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a…

Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a…

The Finders Keepers Markets are coming back to Brisbane and this year they are bigger and better than ever! Bring your suitcases because…

We’re well and truly in winter-mode, so it’s the perfect time to ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or…

Podcasts are like videos, but for people who like to actually get shit done while learning new things or being entertained. 

Winter is here, so it’s the perfect time to ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive…

Just putting it out there—book clubs are officially cool. And no, we don’t mean discussing Wuthering Heights with a group of…

Netflix isn’t a hobby—it’s a lifestyle choice.

Sometimes it can feel like your can't walk out the front door without breaking a fifty.

We’re heading into the cooler months, which means only two things: hot milos and frayed paperbacks. And accidentally dropping your…

Who didn’t have a crush on Heath Ledger when they were 15?

Serial’s new podcast, S-Town is here, and they’ve released all of the episodes in one drop because they know as well as we do…

There are plenty of good reasons to shop vintage; it’s a sustainable and environmentally friendly way to buy clothes plus, let’s…

There are few people that truly leave a mark, a legacy that endures the test of time, changing tastes and passing fads—especially in…

If anything’s going to tear us away from our UberEats addiction, it’s the allure of a well-known face performing behind the…

Ah summer! You are here and we never, ever, ever want to let you go! Along with the cocktails and parties and Christmas cheer, when we…

​Summer, the perfect time to head outdoors stay indoors, with remote in hand, keeping cool in the air-conditioning from the…

For stationary geeks like us, shopping for a diary is one of the mightiest of pleasures that comes when the clock strikes the New Year, so…

You've probably left all your Christmas shopping to the last minute—seriously, Christmas Day is only 10 days…

Christmas is the most wonderful time of the year! Not only does it entail time spent with loved ones, gifts, and all of the food, but, we…

It’s no wonder mojitos are the most popular cocktail of summer, they’re just so darn refreshing. Made with white rum, lime, mint…

Christmas shopping instills a certain sense of fear in the general public. We’re here to put a stop to that because, you know what?…

​We owe a lot to podcasts—they make our morning commute bearable, educate us on how not to be murdered, provide loads of comic…

Surely there’s something wrong with your life if tidying up is going to make it better. Tidying is a life necessity, a chore, a grind.

As a sometimes victim of the debilitating social disease that is Resting Bitch Face, I empathise with all the (seemingly female) RBF…

We’ve partnered with Bose to bring you the summer playlists from some of Australia’s coolest kids: the sisters behind Sydney…

Success is a mindset; if you want it, you have to work for it.

Marketeers! Grab your hessian sacks and joie de vivre, because our fave Brisbane design markets, Finders Keepers, are back this weekend to…

 If you like your coffee with a side of charm, read on for the 16 most beautiful cafes in Brisbane

From some of Australia’s best restaurants and bars that don’t require a reservation, to booking a hotel on a whim (we love…

Each month one member of The Urban List team will be sharing their current obsessions, and—shock—not all of it’s…

Each month one member of The Urban List team will be sharing their current obsessions, and—shock—not all of it’s…

You’ve all been so busy being hip and cool! Don’t worry, we’ve noticed. While the whole of Brisbane has been out living it…

As much we love our digital day jobs, we’re big fans of occasionally ditching the desktop in favour of some old-school pen-and-paper…

Golly gosh! Four days in to March madness and we are already in love. As we hail goodbye to summer (sad face), we look forward to welcoming…

Can you believe it’s already February! This month’s Brisbane Market Calendar is loaded with the last of the seasonal summer…

The year is ending, the holidays are approaching, that sun drenched deck chair is calling and distant Aunt Mildred has sweetly given you a…

Whether you’re globetrotting or road tripping, heading to the tropics, the slopes or simply up the coast, we’ve taken the stress…

From super cool swimmers and lightweight towels, to beach umbrellas and more, we’ve hunted down the best of the best beach bag…

To our dear Brisbanites, it’s not often that we’ll recommend you put down what you’re eating (even if it is a Tim…

Making the most of our cosy climate, and the whimsical freedom it gives us to prance hither and thither in pursuit of the perfect presents,…

With summer knocking at the door, our much-loved Brisbane market scene is stocking up on the season's most delicious local produce. This…

Fans of James Street's famed Up Late events know that this good-looking street can throw a party.

If you're a Brisbane market addict, then you'll be as excited as we are about the Fortitude Valley Market re-launch this…

The sun is shining, the weather is sweet! Now that we're on the cusp of summertime (ok, we're reaching a bit!), it's time to get…

Looking for the perfect idea for a Father's Day gift is more often that not, a match made in shopping misery. You swear…

Want to splash some serious cash without the shopping guilt? Do you dream of the champagne lifestyle, but in reality, you're on a beer…

Food fanatics and design buffs are already well aware of Cook Republic's Sneh Roy. The winner of Best Australian Blog 2013,…

With the arrival of our August Market Calendar, and with winter finally here (not that you'd know, with all this spectacular sunshine…

Fans of The Spring Blog are already familiar with Catherine's flair for the creative and the DIY, but her latest…

Because imagining your Mum as she was —a teenage rebel, or a hippie, or the class nerd, or just someone who wore miniskirts and…

May's Brisbane market calendar is here! 

What's new in Brisbane this month, you ask? Loads, it seems, as Brisbane continues to celebrate the opening of new venues all over the…

Whether you prefer sightseeing or shopping, live music or museums, we’re here to guide you through the places where New Yorkers eat,…

As much as we love the digital medium, that's not to say we don't appreciate an old-school, quality print job, and that the opening…

The 2014 Big Day Out line-up is one for the nostalgic, with Pearl Jam, Snoop Dogg, Deftones and The Hives headlining the…

Fact – reading is one of life’s greatest pleasures. Fact – dipping into reading matter when there is water within…

Here are the best Christmas movies of all time. Enjoy!