"From WTF to Serial"

"Sean Malin, mastermind behind the popular New York Magazine podcast column "Start Here," introduces the first comprehensive canon in podcast history. Featuring genres of all kinds, including true crime, pop culture, economics, relationships and more, Malin profiles all of your favorite podcasts, from Serial to Comedy Bang! Bang! Find out more about your favorite podcasts and where it all started. Learn about a podcast's influences and its impact on future shows and the industry at large. Hear from your favorite hosts and even take a look at behind-the-scenes photos. Discover new podcasts to listen to, whether it's a new show and new genre entirely, or one that's reminiscent of an old favorite. Not only will you find a podcast worth listening to-Malin will also advise the best episodes to start with, solving one of the biggest and most intimidating hurdles when trying to dive into a longstanding show. In an effort to provide the first comprehensive history and alleviate content overload, Malin's easy-to-read profiling and titillating exploration of 101 podcasts offers something for everybody, whether you've been listening to podcasts for years, are new to this space, or are even looking to start your own"--