Ed is the grandson of footballing legend Gordon Banks. He was a national icon, the only goalkeeper ever to win the soccer World Cup for England. But Ed’s heard a rumour: that in 1970, while defending the title, his granddad, his hero, was poisoned… by the CIA. All part of a Cold War plot to bolster a military dictatorship in Latin America, supposedly. Could this possibly be true? Banks did get ill in Mexico in 1970 with food poisoning. And England crashed out, marking the start of decades of hurt. Ed enlists the help of investigative journalist Gabriel Gatehouse. Together they embark on a journey into the bewildering world of Cold War espionage, a journey that threatens to unravel 60 years of sporting history; or possibly… to knock Ed’s granddad off his pedestal. Episodes 1 & 2 out May 28th, then released weekly. Want to skip the wait between episodes? Subscribe to Audible from launch to binge the entire series in one go - completely ad-free. Foul Play is an Audible Original, produced for Audible by Grayhouse Productions.
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True Crime
When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam's crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man? From Wondery and Bloomberg, the makers of The Shrink Next Door, comes a new story of incredible wealth, betrayal, and what happens when “doing good” goes really, really, bad. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.
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Business
Ah, remember ye olde days when the family would gather around the giant Philco radio and listen to serials? You don’t? We don’t either. But apparently that’s how Cinnamon Bear was born on November 26, 1937, as the star of a holiday season cliff-hanger-style children’s radio series. We hear it was quite the rage! Well, that was then. Now a whole new series, The Cinnamon Bear: A Holiday Adventure is being brought to life by an all-star cast, and it ain’t your grandpappy’s spiced eggnog. For starters, Jimmy and Judy, those ridiculously naïve kids from the original, are now skeptical, savvy, and sarcastic little buggers (hey, parents - sound familiar?). They follow the magical Cinnamon Bear (Alan Cumming) on an out-of-this-world trek to find their lost (or stolen!) tree-topping star. Along the way, they’ll encounter some bizarre (and hilarious) characters, including Mr. Presto the Magician (John Goodman), the Crazy Quilt Dragon (Stephen Root), and - spoiler alert! - Santa Claus himself (Ryan Reynolds). Mix in a playful score by cofounder of the Pogues James Fearnley, and you’ve got a deliciously rich and rewarding holiday experience kids and parents will love. Performed by a full cast, including: · Michael Arden · Craig Bierko · Rocky Carroll · Alan Cumming · Rachel Dratch · Bridget Everett · Dan Finnerty · Johnny Galecki · Ana Gasteyer · Nancy Giles · Eric Gilliland · John Goodman · Marcia Gay Harden · Ed Herbstman · Melanie Hoopes · Helen Hunt · Catherine Keener · Thomas Lennon · Camryn Manheim · Milo Manheim · Ari Melber · Andy Mientus · John Cameron Mitchell · Chris Parnell · Martha Plimpton · Ryan Reynolds · Stephen Root · Romy Rosemont · Lakshmi Singh · Sarah Vowell
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Kids & Family
Since her first best-seller, millions have embraced the no-nonsense advice of Mel Robbins. In ten years of motivating others to tackle the challenges in their lives, Mel has learned that the hardest part is knowing where to start. In her first Audible Original podcast, Start Here with Mel Robbins offers something completely new: Mel takes on 13 topics in 30 minutes each. Anxiety, money, family, career, emotional eating, relationships—whatever life is throwing at you, Mel gives you the tools you need to tackle the hardest part: That first step. It’s Mel Robbins like you’ve never heard her before, talking directly to you, delivering empowering pep talks that arm you with the tools you need for the challenges we all face. Mel knows it’s so much easier to make a positive change when you’re supported by someone else. She’ll lead you down the path to courage, the path to confidence, the path to a greater understanding of self, and the path that leads to your dreams. You’ll discover that you’re smart enough to become financially free, and there are simple things you can do to lower your stress and even get a better night’s sleep, all of which are going to give you a better life. Every pep talk in Start Here with Mel Robbins will leave you energized, inspired and ready to take action. They cover some of the most important topics in life and contain inspiring metaphors, memorable stories, and simple tools that you can use immediately. Listen to them again and again, whenever you need a dose of Mel to inspire you. Every pep talk was created with one intention: to empower you to do the hardest part of improving your life – to start.
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Self-Improvement
Narrated by award-winning actor Martin Sheen, The Home Front: Life in America During World War II takes listeners into the lives of Americans at home who supported the war effort and sustained the country during wartime. The war brought immediate, life-changing shifts; from the rationing of butter, to an explosion of war-related jobs, to mixed-signals about the role of women in society. Feel what living in the United States was like for everyday people during this disruptive and uncertain period of American history in this Audible Original series. Executive producer was Martha Little. Series producer was Dan Gediman. When you add The Home Front: Life in America During World War II to your library you will receive all 16 episodes, each with a runtime of approximately 30 minutes.
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History
"When you want to change your life in any way, one truth always comes first: You can only change what you are aware of. The choice is simple: expand your awareness or live without real change." (Deepak Chopra) The surest path to self-development is through our vital connection to the world around us. That’s the lesson in Deepak Chopra’s essential new podcast, Mind Body Zone . Over 12 episodes, Chopra, the preeminent thought leader in this space, holds intimate conversations with a range of extraordinary guests to explore the challenges we each face, and reveal how they've worked to transcend the ordinary and redefine their lives through harnessing a mind-body connection. Among Deepak’s dynamic guests: activist and advocate X González, yoga teacher and body positivity advocate Jessamyn Stanley, anti-racism educator Layla Saad, multidisciplinary artist Jon Batiste, U.S. poet laureate Joy Harjo; media pioneer Oprah Winfrey, and many more. Each conversation concludes with a bespoke meditation, led by Chopra, designed to help listeners further absorb and put into practice newly explored ideas and themes. Join Deepak Chopra and discover how together we can each become whole.
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