You Heard it Here First

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You Heard it Here First Podcast

A recommendation show to help you discover your next podcast, audiobook or drama listen. Host Imriel Morgan cherry-picks highlights from Audible’s extensive audio catalogue, with the help of listeners, authors and Audible editors. Expect honest recommendations, laughs and listens you never knew existed, and to be welcomed in with open arms to our family of podcast, audiobook and audio drama lovers. Follow and chat to us on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 09/11/2021

    The Almighty Fanny Pack

    Welcome to the You Heard It Here First series three finale. We wanted to end on a high so expect a lot of LOLs from this one. If you’re thinking of booking a family holiday, this week’s new release might make you think twice. If you’re after something a bit more highbrow, you’ll enjoy our trip to the Audible Theatre, which will leave you feeling cultured and informed. Audible editor Gabe joins us and recommends a book that reminds us of how far we’ve come this year, before Careless author Kirsty Capes joins us to share an incredibly gripping piece of feminist historical non-fiction.   We share lots of our recommendations in this series, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer!   Follow and chat with us about all things audiobooks on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod   Here are the recommendations from this episode: Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Apples-Never-Fall-Audiobook/1405944072 How to Survive Family Holidays by Jack Whitehall https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/How-to-Survive-Family-Holidays-Audiobook/1405550910 Reasons You Shouldn’t Love Me by Amy Trigg https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Reasons-You-Shouldnt-Love-Me-Audiobook/B097YRFRYH Vaccine by Joe Miller, Ugur Shaheen and Özlem Türeci https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Vaccine-Audiobook/B09G3G1BHQ The Five by Hallie Rubenhold https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Five-Audiobook/B07LGCT2X6 Careless by Kirsty Capes  https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Careless-Audiobook/1398702536 Katherine Ryan’s Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Katherine-Ryan-Audiobook/B09HSKHP76 The Audacity by Katherine Ryan https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Audacity-Audiobook/1788704029  Dune by Frank Herbert https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dune-Audiobook/B004FTBFSI Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  2. 26/10/2021

    Cracking the Whip

    Welcome to the penultimate episode of Series 3! Are you ready to be swept up in sequins and hairspray? Well, our new release is about a fictional Hollywood starlet and it might have you itching to watch some old movies. If you’re in the mood for some very intriguing real life, we have an Audible Original Podcast that promises to introduce you to some of the most daring and entertaining older people. Strap in for what is a wild and bizarre ride. Our guests are here to shake things up! Audible editor Bryony shares an insanely gripping fiction pick about a virgin birth, which she couldn’t put down while on holiday. And we welcome Sunday Times Bestselling crime writer Clare Mackintosh, who can’t wait to recommend a chilling crime fiction pick that kept her on edge.   We share lots of our recommendations in this series, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer!   And Away by Bob Mortimer https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/And-Away-Audiobook/1398505315 The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jenkins Reid https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Seven-Husbands-of-Evelyn-Hugo-Audiobook/B09GPTSRGZ Growing Old Disgracefully by Miriam Margolyes https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Growing-Old-Disgracefully-Podcast/B094L7YS98 Small Pleasures by Clare Chambers https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Small-Pleasures-Audiobook/1474613926 Three Hours by Rosamund Lupton https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Three-Hours-Audiobook/0241395755 Hostage by Clare Mackintosh https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Hostage-Audiobook/1405543116 Robert Peston’s Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Robert-Peston-September-2021-Audiobook/B09F9Y3NQ1 The Whistleblower by Robert Peston https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Whistleblower-Audiobook/1838775013 The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Handmaids-Tale-Audiobook/1473560926 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  3. 11/10/2021

    Emerging From the Rabbit Hole

    Welcome back to You Heard It Here First – the go-to podcast for finding your new favourite listen on Audible. How do you feel about being transported back to Harlem in the 60s? Perhaps a hard-hitting documentary series will scratch that investigative journalism itch? Rest assured we've got you, whatever your mood. We also fall down the rabbit hole with our guests! Audible editor Robin wants you to join him in investigating his intriguing conspiracy theory podcast recommendation, and sustainability activist and author Aja Barber opts for a GCSE English classic which is a much better read as an adult!   We share lots of our recommendations in this series, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer!   Follow and chat with us about all things Audiobooks on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod   Here are the recommendations from this episode: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E Schwab https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Invisible-Life-of-Addie-LaRue-Audiobook/1004019440 Harlem Shuffle by Colson Whitehead https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Harlem-Shuffle-Audiobook/1405542985 The Bias Diagnosis by Ivan Beckley https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Bias-Diagnosis-Podcast/B08W4YZT2S Finding Q: My Journey into QAnon by Nicky Woolf https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Finding-Q-My-Journey-into-QAnon-Podcast/B09BVXNLZP Animal Farm by George Orwell from The Orwell Collection https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Orwell-Collection-Audiobook/B08QSGJT7W Consumed by Aja Barber https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Consumed-Audiobook/1914240111 Fearne Cotton’s Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Fearne-Cotton-January-2021-Audiobook/B08SC9RQ85 Speak Your Truth by Fearne Cotton https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Speak-Your-Truth-Audiobook/1409196348 A Streetcar Named Desire by Tennessee Williams https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/A-Streetcar-Named-Desire-Audiobook/B0793YD1RH Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  4. 27/09/2021

    Ever Dug a Grave?

    Welcome back to another fabulous episode of You Heard It Here First - the go-to podcast to find your next listen. Things take an ‘ordinary’ turn as we head to Ireland to get a quick romance fix for this episode. If a twee romance isn’t your thing, not to worry because we’re launching into space for some blood-curdling horror and sci-fi. The action keeps coming as our guests join the show. Sam convinces us all to take on a 14 book epic fantasy that’s reminiscent of Lord of the Rings, and bestselling novelist Milly Johnson gushes about her love for a mentally gripping psychological thriller that sucked her in from the very first words.   We share lots of our recommendations in this series, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer!   Follow and chat with us about all things audiobooks on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod   Here are the recommendations from this episode: Think Like a Monk by Jay Shetty https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Think-Like-A-Monk-Audiobook/0008355584 Beautiful World, Where Are You by Sally Rooney https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Beautiful-World-Where-Are-You-Audiobook/0571365558 Alien: Out of the Shadows by Tim Lebbon https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Alien-Out-of-the-Shadows-Audiobook/B01ENIZEXW The Eye of the World by Robert Jordan https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Eye-of-the-World-Audiobook/B004FTAVYW Something in the Water by Catherine Steadman https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Something-in-the-Water-Audiobook/B07D9Q6SY1 The Woman in the Middle by Milly Johnson https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Woman-in-the-Middle-Audiobook/1398501190 Rosie Jones Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Rosie-Jones-Audiobook/B09B17FSGX The Amazing Edie Eckhart by Rosie Jones https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Amazing-Edie-Eckhart-Audiobook/1444958364 Clarity and Connection by Yung Pueblo https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Clarity-and-Connection-Audiobook/1683649087 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min
  5. 13/09/2021

    Queen of Crime

    We’re back to help you discover the best that Audible has to offer! In this episode, get ready to solve a crime or two with your favourite detectives. Not in a problem-solving mood? No worries, why not settle into an audio picture show instead, with one of the most talented young musicians of our time! Speaking of music - get ready to hear never-before-shared stories and insights from the mums of famous artists. Then award-winning crime writer Lynda La Plante joins us to talk about a book and a woman who completely captivated her mind. We hope you’re in the mood for some inspiring human-interest stories because we’ve got it by the bucket load this episode.   We share lots of our recommendations in this series, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer!   Follow and chat with us on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod   Here are the recommendations from this episode: The Remains of the Day by Kazuo Ishiguro https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Remains-of-the-Day-Audiobook/B008PTT3N8 Midsummer Mysteries by Agatha Christie https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Midsummer-Mysteries-Audiobook/0008470952 Billie Eilish: In Her Own Words by Billie Eilish https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Billie-Eilish-Audiobook/1526364050 From Cradle to Stage by Virginia Hanlon Grohl https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/From-Cradle-to-Stage-Audiobook/B01N3A8WDV The Sphinx by Hugo Vickers https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Sphinx-Audiobook/1529390737 Unholy Murder by Lynda La Plante https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Unholy-Murder-Audiobook/1838775692 Sarfraz Manzoor’s Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Sarfraz-Manzoor-Audiobook/B09CQCR39X They by Sarfraz Manzoor https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/They-Audiobook/1472266811 Safe: On Black British Men Reclaiming Space by Derek Owusu https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Safe-Audiobook/1409182878 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  6. 30/08/2021

    Pass The Peaches

    Welcome back to another episode of You Heard It Here First. We’re back to help you discover the best that Audible has to offer. This week we’ve gone heavy on the fiction. Fancy a cold and calculated thriller with a strong female lead? Or maybe you’re tired of being haunted by regrets and need a mental shift? Done and Done! Get ready to hear all about a cat fiction bestselling novel that moved us all. Then crime writer Inga Vesper joins us to share why she was so moved by a touching orphan’s tale. Whatever your mood, all of these fiction picks will have you contemplating your life choices (in a good way). In this series, we share lots of our recommendations, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer!   Follow and chat with us on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod   Here are the recommendations from this episode: People Just People with Dermot O’Leary https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/People-Just-People-Series-3-Podcast/B08YD3RC7Y How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/How-to-Kill-Your-Family-Audiobook/0008365938 The Midnight Library by Matt Haig https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Midnight-Library-Audiobook/1838851453 The Travelling Cat Chronicles by Hiro Arikawa https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Travelling-Cat-Chronicles-Audiobook/B07CGC33HT The Innocents by Michael Crummey ​​https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Innocents-Audiobook/1004014910 The Long Long Afternoon by Inga Vesper https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Long-Long-Afternoon-Audiobook/1786580780 Maame Blue’s Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Maame-Blue-Audiobook/B0896576N7 Bad Love by Maame Blue https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Bad-Love-Audiobook/B084HLGCZY Shogun by James Clavell https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Shogun-Audiobook/B0118JAULK Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    31 min
  7. 16/08/2021

    Snakes, Scorpions and the Baroness of Scathingtongue

    Welcome back to You Heard it Here First. As usual, we’re bringing you even more superb recommendations. Are you on the hunt for something to help you get your life together? Or perhaps you’re after some 19th-century history with a humorous twist? This episode has got you covered on both counts. We’re also reviewing a bestselling parenting book to help you decide if it’s worth the hype. And things get a little dark and sinister as we discuss a chilling psychological thriller with author Jo Spain. In this series, we share lots of our recommendations, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer!   Follow and chat to us on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod   Here are the recommendations from this episode: Americanah by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Americanah-Audiobook/B00C78HUV0 Sista Sister by Candice Brathwaite https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Sista-Sister-Audiobook/1529415306  Raj! by Meera Syal and Mark Evans https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Raj-Podcast/B095DBR413 The Book You Wish Your Parents Had Read (and Your Children Will Be Glad That You Did) by Philippa Perry https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Book-You-Wish-Your-Parents-Had-Read-and-Your-Children-Will-Be-Glad-That-You-Did-Audiobook/0241398304 The Last Thing to Burn by Will Dean https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Last-Thing-to-Burn-Audiobook/1529307066 Dirty Little Secrets by Jo Spain https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Dirty-Little-Secrets-Audiobook/1787474291 Laura Whitmore’s Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Laura-Whitmore-Audiobook/B08Y5Y5Z25 No One Can Change Your Life Except for You by Laura Whitmore https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/No-One-Can-Change-Your-Life-Except-for-You-Audiobook/1398701718 No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency series by Alexander McCall Smith https://www.audible.co.uk/series/The-No-1-Ladies-Detective-Agency-Audiobooks/B00HS4VSDO Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
  8. 02/08/2021

    Not Sweetcorn Soup!

    In this episode we’re delivering some incredible recommendations, starting by giving you real #RelationshipGoals. If you need to hush your brain a little, we've got a great poetic audio palette cleanser. And for historical British fiction, or a takedown of modern society, our guest recommendations are the ones for you! In this series we share lots of our recommendations, but we also want to hear from you! Tell us about your favourite audiobook and be featured on the show – just email YHIHF@audible.co.uk. Send us a voice note or type it out, whichever you prefer!   Follow and chat to us on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod   Here are the recommendations from this episode: The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-Thursday-Murder-Club-Audiobook/0241988292 Coupledom with Idris and Sabrina Elba https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Coupledom-with-Idris-and-Sabrina-Elba-Audiobook/B0971LFP1B Little Scratch by Rebecca Watson https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/little-scratch-Audiobook/1528892232 Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Hamnet-Audiobook/1472223837 Smoke Hole by Martin Shaw https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Smoke-Hole-Audiobook/B091B77CD2 The New Nomads by Felix Marquardt https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/The-New-Nomads-Audiobook/1398509523 Jamie Windust’s Audible Session https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/Jamie-Windust-Audiobook/B08LQNB8C2 In Their Shoes by Jamie Windust https://www.audible.co.uk/pd/In-Their-Shoes-Audiobook/B08DG759T6 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min

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A recommendation show to help you discover your next podcast, audiobook or drama listen. Host Imriel Morgan cherry-picks highlights from Audible’s extensive audio catalogue, with the help of listeners, authors and Audible editors. Expect honest recommendations, laughs and listens you never knew existed, and to be welcomed in with open arms to our family of podcast, audiobook and audio drama lovers. Follow and chat to us on Instagram and Twitter @YHIHFpod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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