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Leonardo DiCaprio, Joaquin Phoenix and other stars are shortchanging traditional junkets for long-form podcasts.

The actor tells the true story of the renegade medical pros who risked their reputations to establish life-saving techniques in heart surgery.

Interviewees will include Florence Pugh, David Byrne, Malala Yousafzai and more

Variety and iHeartPodcasts have launched the second season of the popular podcast, which depicts not just true crime but the dark side of fame.

From Bad Bunny and Bon Iver to Lucy Dacus and Lady Gaga

Audiobooks

Variety Recommends

Dive into the audiobooks and podcasts getting Hollywood's attention, for your next vacation or commute.

By Andy Weir Narrated By Ray Porter

Get ready for the new Ryan Gosling sci-fi movie with this gripping space tale.

By Holly Brickley Narrated By Jayme Mattler

Saoirse Ronan and Austin Butler are set to star in the upcoming A24 film based on this music-laced romance, with Sean Durkin set to direct.

By May Cobb Narrated by Erin Bennett

Can't get enough of the steamy Netflix series? Listen to the novel it was based on.

By Percival Everett Narrated by Dominic Hoffman

The Pulitzer Prize-winning riff on Huckleberry Finn will be a feature film from Universal, with Steven Spielberg executive producing.

By Liz Moore Narrated by Saskia Maarleveld

Sony TV has acquired series rights to this twisty thriller about a teen who disappears from her summer camp in 1975.

By Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex Narrated by Prince Harry

For the first time, Prince Harry tells his own story, chronicling his journey with raw, unflinching honesty.

Partner Content

Our partners at Audible give their picks for the best audio books to consider.

By John Legend Narrated by John Legend

Business

'Pivot'

Tech journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics.
TV & Film

'Office Ladies'

Each week Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey break down an episode of The Office and give exclusive behind the scene stories.
TV & Film

'The Late Show Pod Show With Stephen Colbert'

Keep up with Colbert before 'The Late Show' goes off the air in 2026.
Interviews

'Films to Be Buried With'

Comedian and actor Brett Goldstein special guests discuss life, death and what films they're taking into the grave with them.
History

'Variety Confidential'

Variety's Tatiana Siegel speaks exclusively with River's co-stars and friends, including Corey Feldman and Samantha Mathis, to shed light on who River really was off camera.

Podcasts

Keep it in the family with our suite of Variety produced podcasts covering everything from awards, Broadway and business.

'Daily Variety'
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Conversations with Variety journalists and guests about news, personalities and trends making headlines in the entertainment industry, hosted by Cynthia Littleton, co-editor in chief of Variety.
'Variety Confidential'
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Variety's Tatiana Siegel speaks exclusively with River's co-stars and friends, including Corey Feldman and Samantha Mathis, to shed light on who River really was off camera and explore the brilliance…
'Stagecraft'
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Behind the scenes with the biggest stars on Broadway, off-Broadway and beyond. Hosted by Gordon Cox.
'Strictly Business'
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Industry leaders converse about business deals, strategy and the future of media and entertainment.

Music

Who doesn't love new music? Our critics pick the best new albums of the moment.

‘The Tortured Poets Department'
Taylor Swift

Taylor Swift Renews Her Vows With Heartbreak in an Audacious, Transfixing Album
‘A La Sala'
Khruangbin

Khruangbin Brings It Back to Basics With the Low-Key Majesty of 'A La Sala'
‘Only God Was Above Us’
Vampire Weekend

Vampire Weekend Reinvents Its Sound (Again) With 'Only God Was Above Us'
‘Diamonds and Pearls’
Beyoncé
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Beyoncé's 'Cowboy Carter' Is a Sprawling, Endlessly Entertaining Tour de Force