LARB Radio Hour - Podcast Rankings and reviews

I “subscribe” to several book related and culture podcasts— but this is the only one I listen to constantly, because the range of well-curated guests, the quality of conversations and snappy pacing that doesn’t make me feel like there’s so much filler and recycled, empty sound bites. Particularly loved the recent show with the great Anand Giradharadas! Kudos to the hosts for always keeping it fresh and interesting, even with guests who are currently making press rounds elsewhere.

LARB is the best podcast about current culture, literary specifically. The stars are the hosts who talk to their guests knowledgeably, without being overbearing, and have essentially decided what new books I will be purchasing. Even if it’s a book that doesn’t interest me specifically, the conversation always does. Love this show!

Cannot recommend this pod enough! Some of the most engaging and thoughtful conversation I've heard in eons, plus excellent book recommendations. This is my most favorite podcast out there!

I love the variety and consistency of the LARB podcast — the hosts are well-informed and articulate and likeable, and I really enjoy listening to them. They are also very grounded somehow, which is nice for a podcast about books and the zeitgeist and so on. That balance seems difficult to strike and I’m glad this podcast exists!