The Podcast Pantheon

“A punchy guidebook for the podcast-curious….It’s a good example of the wit and good humor he brings to this useful guide….A fun and informative tour of “the labyrinth that is downloadable audio.”—Kirkus Reviews“Insightful debut guide….Each section is equal parts informative and evocative….This is an essential overview of a wildly popular medium.”—Publishers Weekly, STARRED review“This is a must-have for lovers of the wildly popular medium.”–Publishers Weekly, Holiday Gift Guide“The Gospel.” —Tom Scharpling, The Best Show“I think this book is going to be great for all you podcast nerds.” —Paul Scheer, How Did This Get Made?

Sean Malin is a culture critic whose writing and speaking on film, comedy, and food, among other topics, have been published by the New York Times, Eater, Austin Chronicle, and the Los Angeles Times. A participant in the inaugural critics class of Current TV’s The Rotten Tomatoes Show, he has since 2019 been Vulture’s Start Here columnist, where he conducts deep dives into the defining episodes of the world’s funniest podcasts. Sean lives between California and Texas.