 | | Hello, there! Whether you need a shocking true crime story to wake you up during an early morning commute or something educational to offset an unproductive day, this week’s trending podcasts offer a nice balance of mindless and informative. |  | |  | Volumes: Audiobook Spotlight |
|  | | Bad Vibes Only by Nora McInery | | From the bestselling author and host of the podcast Terrible, Thanks for Asking, Nora McInery’s new book, Bad Vibes Only, is a collection of raw and humorous essays that comment on our aggressively optimistic culture that is constantly pressuring us to be more productive and more successful. McInery offers candid and sincere insights that few writers can achieve, making Bad Vibes Only a rejuvenating companion piece to her podcast. Listen to Bad Vibes Only, out now! | | | |  |  | | The Shift by Tinx | | Tinx—known by some as "TikTok's older sister"—is a lifestyle creator, advice expert, and host of the It’s Me, Tinx podcast. In her debut book, she shares all her revolutionary theories and hilarious personal anecdotes in one place, presenting you with a guide to simple mindset shifts that will completely change the way you approach decision-making and relationships. Voiced by the creator herself, the audiobook The Shift is out May 23. | | | |  | Did I Just Hear That? |
| | “If you didn’t do what she wanted, she could make minced meat out of you. Extraordinary empathy and no compassion whatsoever.” |  | | Filthy Ritual | | If you made an enchanting and glamorous new friend who said she could make even your worst problems disappear, for a price, would you consider it? Filthy Ritual tells the story of one of the most prolific con artists in modern history, Juliette D’Souza. | | Add to playlist |
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| | This week’s trending podcasts range from outlandish alien encounters to practical financial tips—a healthy mix of practical and goofy entertainment to stay sane this spring! |  | | Radio Rental | | Hosted by a quirky and eccentric ‘80s video rental store clerk, Terry Carnation (Rainn Wilson), this series uncovers real-life horror stories and paranormal encounters from everyday citizens. Although the world of Radio Rental is fictional, the stories are real, firsthand accounts told by the people who experienced them. | | Add to playlist |
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|  | | Money Rehab with Nicole Lapin | | Does talking about money stress you out or make you uncomfortable? Financial expert and best-selling author Nicole Lapin has made it her mission to make the topic of personal finances understandable and accessible for all. Regardless of where you’re at in your journey, each bite-sized episode (only 8-12 minutes!) offers a valuable tip for your financial future. | | Add to playlist |
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|  | | High Strange | | In recent years, it’s become clear that UFOs are no longer just a tinfoil hat conspiracy theory. In High Strange, investigative journalist Payne Lindsey attempts to break the stigma surrounding UFOs by separating fact from fiction. Lindsey asks us: Can we finally have a healthy conversation about the possibility of intelligent life beyond our planet? | | Add to playlist |
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|  | | Scamanda | | Amanda C. Riley, a 37-year-old Californian woman, was sentenced to five years in prison in May 2022 after scamming donors out of $100,000 to help her pay for fake cancer treatments. Claiming she was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma, Riley swindled donations from innocent, hard-working people for seven years before being caught. Scamanda premieres May 15 wherever you listen to podcasts! | | Listen Now |
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