Podcasts & Books

Murder, mystery, secrecy, parallel stories, empty investigations, lifelong grudges and naturally, a dark and undiscovered…

Summer and reading go hand in hand. Long languid days mean finding a nice shady spot to rest up and devour all those books that have sat…

2021 was the year we needed podcasts more than ever. From giving us the chance to virtually armchair travel around the world, to listening…

It’s official, we’re straight up obsessed with true crime. And for the real super sleuths among us, there never is enough true…

Whether you’re a baby feminist or a seasoned equality fighter, this list covers the freshest feminist reads from Australian and…

Whether you’re a life-long bookworm or you’ve never quite gotten into reading, now is the perfect time to fall in love with…

Don't get us wrong, we absolutely love picking up a book and sitting down for a long session of page-turning. But with life continuously…

Know someone keen to turn some pages this summer? A great book is always a good gift idea, whether you’re shopping for the bookworm in…

Save yourself the trouble of scouring your streaming services and give eight of the best local podcasts a run—there’s…

Right now, the communities around the world are changing the narrative, and people—especially here in Australia—are finally…

LGBTQI+ voices may traditionally be marginalised in literature, however, this is slowly but surely changing as the queer community’s…

Nothing feels as great as being informed does so keep on that New Year’s resolution of schooling yourself on things that matter and…

When you spend your day looking from your laptop to your phone, then back to your laptop again, sometimes a screen detox is exactly what you…

We’re never quite ready to let go of our favourite TV shows. We miss the laughs, plot twists, dramas, relationships, cliffhangers,…

Here’s the thing, self-help books have a bad rap. While previous rut-ending books have been packed out with hundreds upon hundreds of…

The truth is, you’d be doing yourself a complete disservice if you didn’t work your way through this essential reading list,…

Chances are you’re already dabbling in sustainability by using reusable products and making thoughtful swaps to better our planet. Now…

We consider ourselves connoisseurs of true crime entertainment here at Urban List. A new eerie podcast—we’ve listened to it…

History podcasts—they’re juicy, they’re plumpin’ and they’ve got all the tea that will make you light up the…

With International Women’s Day before us, what better way to get yourself prepared than listening to some podcasts that are hosted by…

While the pool of epic female-written books is deeper than ever, we could write about Margaret Atwood, Toni Morrison and Harper Lee all-day…

Bless your ears with these incredible LGBTQI+ podcasts that will make you laugh and cry with their raw, honest and hilarious storytelling.…

Simply put, audiobooks are a way to cheat your way into being a literary legend. So you might have hit up good old Sparknotes in your senior…

2020 was the year we needed podcasts more than ever. From giving us the chance to virtually armchair travel around the world, to listening…

Fantasy books are peak escapism at its finest. From abandoned towns and bewitching worlds to dark curses and sacred artefacts, these…

If you caught the first season of Aussie true-crime podcast Trace, you’ll know it was equal parts shocking, heartbreaking and…

Slasher fans—and Victorians who’ve exhausted every other streaming platform available—can rejoice in the news that…

Whatever you’re studying right now—2020 has likely added an extra layer of stress to your uni life. As tricky as a Zoom meeting…

If lockdown gifted us one thing, it was the chance to finally catch up on all those books (and let's be honest, TV shows) that…

These days, it’s almost as if every person and their dog has a podcast. If you really wanted, you could piece one together with the…

If you haven’t asked your friend, co-worker or COVID crush precisely what time they were born so you could figure out their…

Along with most of Australia, the jobs market is slowly beginning to open back up. Good news for those who lost out riding the redundancy…

Think back to when you first learned about sex.  Perhaps you were sitting in a classroom, fixated on an educational VHS starring…

Oh, queen Bey, how we have missed you! In news that the world truly needs right now, Beyoncé has announced she’s finally…

The new true-crime podcast series Chasing Charlie is about as Juicy as they come. The seven-part series follows an eight-year chase of New…

Let’s cut to the chase. There’s a big pool of sex podcasts sitting out there (most likely full with lots of banana inflatables)…

There’s no denying Melbourne’s brunch culture is well known and respected throughout Australia and the world. Boasting an…

Right now, couples are home quarantining, spending more time together than ever before — and they’re baking bread together in…

With restrictions easing, we’re finally seeing that glimmering light at the end of the iso tunnel but until that time comes,…

While we loved binging the craziness that was Netflix’s Tiger King, sometimes we need a hit of wholesomeness, and it doesn’t get…

While we’re loving our Netflix binges and we’ve dominated every puzzle put in front of us, we’re craving a new creative…

There’s no denying the current situation has been a serious struggle but there has been one silver lining—the profoundly…

From the Australian Outback to huge sand dunes in the heart of the Orkney Islands—travel books will transport you to places all over…

Rejoice, the doyen of documentaries, Louis Theroux, is finally set to release a podcast thanks to the good folk at the BBC. Titled Grounded…

If you thought Instagram and YouTube was the only vice to satisfy your travel bug, think again. The number of travel podcasts to dig into…

Found yourself with a little extra time on your hands? Who would have thought? Get comfy, switch on your reading light and unleash your…

If you, like us, are living for deliveries and doorbell rings a whole lot more than you used to—we’ve got another parcel drop to…

There’s no denying it, times are tough and confusing as hell right now. Physical distancing and the general daily news headlines can…

When it comes to the current state of the world, it’s important to look for the silver linings. So, come through the real MVP of…

Our love affair with podcasts runs deep and this month is no exception. As per usual, we’ve got you covered with a generous serving of…

If you have a love-hate relationship with Mercury Retrograde, you’re intrigued by equinoxes and solstices and are inexplicably…

With news dropping this week that The Handmaid’s Tale season four will commence filming this March, our curiosity on the future of…

Settle in for good times this weekend because there's a sling of binge-worthy goods you need to cross off your bucket list. Here's…

When LA Times reporter Christopher Goffard released a little-known podcast by the name of Dirty John last year, true crime buffs lost their…

Until now, your Friday nights and long-haul flights have most definitely been loaded with all the Netflix, Stan and Neon content. Now, brace…

So you’re reading this article because, we're assuming, you’ve got something happening on the side you’d like to…

If you have moments where you find yourself scrolling through Insta, longing for a life that isn’t yours, you’re going to want…

In case you’ve been out of the podcast loop, wellness is the new true-crime. And though speculating on all things mysterious is fun,…

Practicing mindfulness is often something we overlook as a part of our wellness, but being mindful can really help to get you in tune with…

If there’s one thing we can’t get enough of right now, it’s true crime podcasts, so we’re always a little giddy when…

While we endure the long and anxious wait for season four of The Handmaid’s Tale to hit our screens (and find out if June ever…

Get your headphones ready, a brand new true crime podcast has dropped and it’s the only thing you need to binge this week.…

There have been a ton of great new podcasts out in 2019 and other not-so-new-ones that had strong seasons. But like with anything…

In news more magical than the world of Hogwarts itself, Pottermore Publishing has just announced plans to drop a sling of short, non-fiction…

This month, there’s a relatable Millennial saga, The New Me, a proper laugh out loud with Cheer Up, Mr. Widdicomb and a mystical…

On 23 March, Australian podcast juggernaut Casefile officially confirmed the next sling of true-crime episodes on the horizon. So perk your…

Fun fact; we’ll sleep for a third of our lives. Granted, we’re all pretty clued up on why sleeping is so good for a happy,…

There have been a ton of great new podcasts out in 2018 and other not-so-new-ones that had strong seasons. But like with anything…

For everyone listening, following, deciphering and deliberating Hedley Thomas’ award-winning true crime podcast, The Teacher’s…

It may be too soon to anticipate an on-screen reunion with Timothée Chalamet and Armie Hammer but—big news—a Call Me By…

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

True crime podcasts are well on the rise in Oz-land and there’s a very good reason why. They’re bloody (not even sorry for the…

For those of you who can’t get enough of True-Crime podcasts, boy do we have some news for you. Yep, this one’s for when…

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

Welcome back to the weekend legends and congrats for surviving the nine to five hustle. For the weekend, here’s everything you need to…

People of the podcast world we have some MAJOR news for ya’ll. We know you’re already across all things Serial (and if not, we…

*Clapping* Good stuff beautiful people, you survived the week (unscathed) and here you are, scouring the internet like any 2018 human…

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 be…

It has been over ten years since the release of the last part to the iconic Harry Potter series but the love for these books is everlasting.…

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…

Guys, reading is cool (why do I feel incredibly lame typing that??). It was around way before Netflix (or uh, the internet) was a…

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

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

All you true-crime fans, it’s time to stop what you’re doing and download Wrong Skin ASAP. Done? Fab. Now here’s the…

Podcast fiends rejoice, we’re here to send you off into another seriously messed up world and look, you probably won’t thank us…

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…

Settle in team, it’s time to get inspired (in a BIG way). We all know TED talks as inspiring talks by some of the world’s most…

​In a world where there are movie adaptations of just about every book ever written, we’re at risk of forgetting the joy…

Let's be honest, your commute to and from work is unlikely to evoke much excitement. 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…

Sometimes there are stories inside that are bound to be told. And, thankfully, great people, hurt people, vulnerable people and people who…

Some of us procrasti-bake. Some of us procrasti-clean. But if you’re George R.R. Martin, you…

We get it, sometimes you need a little somethin’ somethin’ to pick you up and have a little laugh at. Thankfully, this world is…

Some celebs just won’t quit with one skill. No, they’re set on showing us just how damn talented they are across all of the…