Podcasts & Books

Perth’s a truly great city and we think having fun in it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. With that in mind, we’ve endeavoured to bring you 50 fun, tasty and downright rad yet cheap things to do in Perth for less than a pineapple. 

We delved into the world of mindfulness and meditation apps and here's what we found. 

Cashing in your AL and going on vacay might seem tempting, but these tips will help your craft a healthy foundation for dealing with burnout in the long run. 

We share tips on how to implement achievable goals, ahead of Reason Season with Rob and Lachlan from Funny Business. 

As part of the Evenings module for Reason Season, these our fave reads to unwind before bed to reap all of those relaxing rewards.

Join us for Reason Season to craft healthy daily habits and routines.

Enter the SBS Emerging Writers' Competition and you could win $5,000.

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 the 10 you should read at least once in your life.

We may not be able to journey to the far corners of the globe right now, but our eyes and mind are free to wander all they like. So what better time to explore Edicole, the brand new inner-city book haven within this iconic State Buildings precinct.

Always interesting, never late, and definitely won’t suggest you share dessert—a good book is the ultimate date. So next time you feel like getting out of the house, head to one of our top picks for Perth’s best reading spots, paired with some offerings from our favourite WA authors for good measure.

From Perth’s dark past to unexplained disappearances, get ready to plug your ears with hours of terrifying cold cases. Expect serious chills.

A lot goes into planning a road trip and sorting out your podcast playlist is just as important as deciding what snacks to pack. 

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

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 hit the hay.

Like with anything entertainment-related, diving into the podcasting universe can take you on an information overload trip if you don't know where to start. Luckily we’re here to tell you what to plug into your ear holes and what to leave out of your binge-listening sessions as you hide from your extended family this holiday season.

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 them cancelling all their plans for 2019.

Obviously we've included the one about Lyn Dawson ie. the unsolved murder across the news.

"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 Brisbane? Maybe a private session at Bass & Flinders mixing you own signature gin? Well, they’re all up for grabs.

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 be checking out a handful of hyped new releases in the literary world, and September is looking like a bumper month. We’ve got J.K. Rowling’s new thriller, a Homeric saga from Pat Barker, and Lisa Brennan-Jobs’ scathing biography of her late dad, Steve. (You know Steve, right?)

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 have to have been living under a bus not to have noticed the hype.

We’ve rounded up a list of the best books that will make you feel cultured, but also won't make you want to stab a fork into your eye. 

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 historical fiction. Nothing captures the imagination like the secret dramas of the English court or the glitz and the glamour of the 1920’s. While a TV show is all well and good, actually reading a piece of historical fiction just takes things to a whole new level, letting you completely immerse yourself in a whole new world.

Now that the mercury has plummeted through the floor and triggered a mass deficit of electric blankets at Harvey Norman, the only thing left to do is snuggle up with a good book and a hot Milo (that’s one part milk, 6 parts Milo, 9 parts marshmallow). 

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. Whether you’re struggling with money, motivation, relationships or just keeping your room tidy, here are some of our favourite books to help instantly make your life better: 

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 trying to avoid that guy with the serious coffee breath in the process. Fortunately, our Commuters' Guide To Podcasts is here with your solution, offering you bountiful recommendations to escape the monotony of that dreaded train trip. And all tailored down to the length of your commute.

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.

Home to some of Perth’s best cafes, restaurants, bars and shops, our beloved Leederville may be small but she is fierce! Fun, quirky and super cool, the past couple of years has seen new life injected into the Leedy strip in the form of loads of new openings, making us fall in love with this hip little hood all over again.

John Green once wrote great books help you understand and they help you feel understood. Naturally, reading is a subjective process, but whether it’s learning how to live your best life, facing adversity to striving for success, here are ten books that will change the way you think.

Once upon a time you actually had to leave the goddamn house just to have talking animals trot around your 20” Panasonic flat screen. Now that Blockbuster has gone A over T and you don’t even need to leave the couch to cast something from your phone onto the 70” curved-mirror-3D-smart-HD-interactive TV that takes up a whole wall in your bedroom, it’s easy to forget about the cheeky flix that first made you fall in the love with the silver screen.

​All right, you true crime pervs. We’re back for another month of watching shows about real things happening to real people in real time. And there’s plenty on the menu. We’ve got a couple of golden oldies (Man on Wire, Amy) and brand new docos on everything from Nora Ephron to guys collecting coral.

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

​We’re currently knee deep in awards seasons, but while everyone’s going mental for the latest film to hit the big screen, there’s plenty to watch on the small screen from the comfort of your couch as well. And the best part is, nobody is judging your snack choices at home.

They say truth is stranger than fiction, but those people probably never watched Harry Potter And The Philosopher’s Stone. Nonetheless, there are a stack of excellent docos around right now. Maybe it’s the whole true crime trend, or the fact the world is slowly melting, but people seem to care more about real stuff now. That’ probably a good thing.   

Even though us reading enthusiasts will often agree how good the movie was whilst secretly agreeing with ourselves that the book was better, we could not be excited.

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, and Jodi’s latest heartbreaking courtroom drama is going to have to wait. Hours of bookshop research have told us that Australia is home to some pretty insane, real-life murder mysteries, and paired with a hot cup of tea and a few choccie bikkies, they make for a delicious night in this festive season.

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 packets of Clinkers with the curtains drawn. Some of the most notable revivals of 2017 were Will & Grace, Prison Break, Twin Peaks and That’s So Raven (look it up, that shit happened), and in 2018 we welcome some even juicier revivals on our screens.

If you’re anything like us you’ve no doubt worked your way through every true crime podcast there is by now, and you’re on an endless search to fill the void left by Serial, Shit Town, and Dirty John.

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 tell-all Bachelor book hit the market—and it’s been penned by the most recent Bachelor villain.

Eamon Donnelly has spent the last 10 years travelling around Australia taking photos of milk bars. Why? Because they’re there. Or at least, they used to be there.

If you've not yet gotten into podcasts (seriously, what have you been doing?), this holiday season is the perfect opportunity to come over to the enlightened side. Way less effort than reading a book (read: trashy mag) or watching Netflix (because series binging requires a surprising amount of effort), podcasts also have the added benefit of being insanely entertaining and often educational at the same time—so it's wins all round.

We’re giving you the ultimate tip to nip all your present shopping in the bud now and it just comes down to science, or the stars, or some form of higher power, so of course you know it’s legit!

Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a hobby—it’s a lifestyle choice.

We challenge you to name a more iconic street in Perth than Beaufort Street.

It’s true, guys. Triple J just announced that they’re moving the Hottest 100 countdown to a less controversial date.

Pug lovers of Perth, listen up! Sarah Lewis AKA the best dog photographer ever has been busy photographing all of the cute AF pugs of Perth and has done us all a solid by compiling all those pretty pics into one beautiful book. Christmas presents don't get easier than this!

Ditch that pesky social life and curl up with a good book or unhealthily addictive TV series. After all, Netflix isn’t a hobby—it’s a lifestyle choice.

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 hobby—it’s a lifestyle choice.

You’re welcome.

Victoria Park and its surrounding ‘burbs have got to be one of the most jam-packed areas in Perth. From top notch cafes and awesome bars to great open spaces, boutiques and markets—you could spend at least a month here exploring all its nooks and crannies.

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 unhealthily addictive TV series.

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

​Working out in winter is tough, we know. It’s dark and rainy and your bed is so much more appealing than pounding the pavement. But if there’s one thing that will get you motivated to kick some butt, it’s a killer playlist.

Just putting it out there—book clubs are officially cool. And no, we don’t mean discussing Wuthering Heights with a group of middle-aged mums over egg sandwiches. You’ll be pleased to know you won’t even have to put on pants or leave the comforting confines of your bed, for these clubs. Whether you want to delve into an easy page-turner or are keen to expand you mind with a more challenging read, these clubs have got you covered for both books and great post-read convos. Our only regret—that there aren’t enough hours in the day to join all 10.  

We’re heading into the cooler months, which means only two things: hot milos and frayed paperbacks. And accidentally dropping your housemate’s copy of Jodi Picoult’s Small Great Things in the bath. So, to save you all time you could otherwise we spending heaping tablespoons of Milo into your mouth mug, we’ve put together a list of this season’s best page-turners.

Here are 10 awesome books coming to life on the big screen in 2017.

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 that everything is better when binged. 

If anything’s going to tear us away from our UberEats addiction, it’s the allure of a well-known face performing behind the pans. We’re suckers for a good celeb cook book—who knew they could cut veggies like us mere mortals?

Ah summer! You are here and we never, ever, ever want to let you go!

​Summer, the perfect time to head outdoors stay indoors, with remote in hand, keeping cool in the air-conditioning from the comfort of your couch. Amiright?

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 we’ve done you a solid and rounded up some of the best out there. Time to show 2018 who’s boss, and organise the hell outta it!

It’s no wonder mojitos are the most popular cocktail of summer, they’re just so darn refreshing. Made with white rum, lime, mint and soda water, they’re crisp and zesty—perfect to see you and your mates through the hottest of summer days.

​We owe a lot to podcasts—they make our morning commute bearable, educate us on how not to be murdered, provide loads of comic relief and generally make us better humans. What on earth did we do without them? Listen to the radio? Thank god those days are over (soz Kyle and Jackie O).

Let’s kick this festive season off with a bang, with a free tour from The Rubens.

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.

We’ve partnered with Bose to bring you the summer playlists from some of Australia’s coolest kids: the sisters behind Sydney fashion label Macgraw, world beating electronica band mates Atlas Bound, and kick ass Judo Black Belt, Diego Barreto.

Sometimes all we need in life is a bit of a heads up.

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

Perth’s a truly great city and we think having fun in it shouldn’t cost you an arm and a leg. With that in mind, we’ve endeavoured to bring you 50 fun, tasty and downright rad things you can do in Perth for less than a pineapple. Here’s what you can do in our glorious city for less than 50 big ones. 

There’s no denying we love the digital world—a magazine just doesn’t cut it when you’re Googling the latest cafe that’s just hit Perth's coffee-obsessed streets—but sometimes, curling up with a cuppa and a good paper-bound read is just the ticket. That’s where magazines come in; the smell of freshly printed paper, the glossy pages, those long-reads that invite us to discover our new favourite obsession… Magazines are as perfect for idly leafing through while waiting for your Uber as they are delving into for three hours on a Sunday over a home-poured long black.

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

Each month one member of The Urban List team will be sharing their current obsessions, and—shock—not all of it’s edible! This month, Perth Editor Tessa Gallagher shares her new favourite everything – from podcasts, to raw chocolate, to some kooky embroidery, here’s what’s on her radar.