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Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Karan Johar announces new podcast, promises ‘honest answers' and ‘meaningful conversations'
Karan Johar announces new podcast Live Events What will Karan Johar's new podcast be about? (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel When it comes to trying out something new, Karan Johar is one person who is sure to take a step forward. After a successful run as a producer and director, Johar is now venturing into a new space- podcast. The Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani director is set to launch his own podcast this month - Live Your Own Life With Karan Johar Aamir Khan's daughter, Ira Khan , will feature in the show, as will Konkana Sen Sharma. The series will stream on May 24. Amazon Audible will host the Johar has promised that the new podcast would be about 'honest answers' and 'meaningful conversations.' The director, who is known for his candid takes on a variety of issues, has said that he will ask all the 'right questions' about happiness, love and other aspects of life.'So…were you living your best life? I wasn't. Not until I started asking the right questions about love, about work, about happiness, about…all of it. This isn't small talk. It's meaningful conversations, and honest answers. Live your best life, my new podcast, starts streaming only on @audible_in from 24th May, ' he show will likely revolve around the theme of families, love, life and more. Ira Khan, who will grace the podcast, has promised that the show will have some 'hot takes' and 'awkward truths.'Ira Khan posted about the project and wrote, 'Does your family too feel completely different from all the ones around you? Same here. I talked to Karan Johar on his new podcast Live Your Best Life about how that's going… spoiler: it's a journey. Tune in for hot takes, awkward truths, and the kind of self-growth that involves a lot of communication. Streaming only on Audible from May 24.'Konkana Sen Sharma also shared a post about the Johar's slams people trolling Alia BhattThe director recently slammed trolls for calling Alia Bhatt a 'nepo kid.' He gave examples of her films such as Highway and Raazi to demonstate her skill as an actress. Speaking withBaradwaj Rangan for Galatta Plus, Karan Johar said, 'Have you seen Highway? Have you seen Udta Punjab? Have you seen Raazi? Have you seen Gangubai? Just see her movies. If you are still calling her a nepo kid, then you've got to be the most idiotic person on this planet. And no one can help you."Karan Johar's Dharma Productions has a slew of films in the pipeline including Param Sundari, starring Sidharth Malhotra, and Sunny Sanskari Ki Tulsi Kumari, with Varun Dhawan.
Daily Mail
28-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
Audiobook lovers have just 48 HOURS left to take advantage of Amazon's 99p Audible deal
There are just 48 hours remaining on Amazon's unmissable offer on their Audible subscription which gives you the first three months for just 99p a month. Ending April 30 2025, Amazon is offering new members a discounted membership to Audible, Amazon's subscription service that gives you access to thousands of titles across audiobooks, podcasts and originals. Paying under £1 a month for the first three months, it's a wonderful way to add some bite-sized entertainment throughout your day. Amazon Audible Don't miss out on this last-chance offer on Amazon Audible, which gives new members a three month membership for just 99p a month. Get the latest books, podcasts, and Amazon originals straight to your phone so you can listen to old and new favourites wherever and whenever you like. After three months, your Audible membership will automatically renew at £7.99/month, until cancelled. Hurry, this deal ends April 30 2025. Three months 99p View deal With summer just around the corner, it would be a great time to invest in a subscription to Amazon's online audiobook and podcast service, Audible. Perfect for long journeys this summer or listening to your favourite books on the beach, you can now take advantage of the deal available to new customers for just 99p for the first three months. Granting you unlimited listening to thousands of Audible Originals, podcasts and select audiobooks for under £1, it is sure to bring some joy. And with no cap on listening time, you can replace endless phone scrolling with endless listening - and for an unmissable deal price. If you've set yourself reading goals for 2025 or want to carry all your favourite podcasts or audio books in one place, this Amazon Audible spring deal is here to help, and save you money. A savvy way to test out the audiobook subscription service before paying extra, this limited-time offer gives you access to all the books you've heard everyone talk about, including Sally Rooney's Intermezzo and The Housemaid by Frieda McFadden. There are thousands of old and new books to choose from, so you are sure to find something you love, plus you can carry around your whole library with you so you can swap and change your read depending on your mood. Audible is also home to popular podcasts so you can catch up on your politics, top-rated comedy, true crime and storytelling all in one place. But hurry, this deal ends April 30 2025. There is also an impressive range of Amazon Originals you'll only find on Audible and autobiographies narrated by the celebrities you love and emerging talent to boot, so you'll never run out of stories to explore. And the best news? All the titles and podcasts are available to download so you can listen to them anytime, anywhere - even underground on the tube. Helping to make your commutes that bit more exciting and to help get you through your runs, there has never been a better time to try it out. After three months at 99p a month, your Audible membership will automatically renew at £7.99 per month, until cancelled. You will be billed monthly, and will receive one credit each month, for any title on
Telegraph
15-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
Enjoy three months of Audible for just 99p per month – limited-time offer
Immerse yourself in endless stories with Amazon Audible's Spring Promotion. New members can enjoy three months of Audible membership for just 99p a month – significantly less than the usual £7.99 fee – and unlock a universe of audiobooks, podcasts and exclusive content. What's included in the Audible 3-month trial? The 99p Audible offer is an excellent opportunity to discover thousands of audiobooks and catch up on the best podcasts, whether you're commuting, stuck in traffic, exercising, or simply relaxing at home. Modern classics from George RR Martin's epic A Game Of Thrones series to JK Rowling's Harry Potter tales, narrated by Stephen Fry, come to life in one of the best audiobook service offers available today. Or for gripping non-fiction, hear an insider's account of Facebook in Sarah Wynn-Williams's Careless People: A Story of Where I Used to Work. Audible also includes a theatre catalogue as part of its Audible Originals collection, featuring exclusive all-star casts and performances to entertain and inspire, only available through Audible. Discover the best of the Bard with Shakespeare: The Complete Works, narrated by Ian McKellen, Diana Rigg, Derek Jacobi and Prunella Scales. Or delve into one of the greatest American dramas, Eugene O'Neill's Long Day's Journey Into Night, including the voices of Bill Camp and Elizabeth Marvel. Podcasts are also included in the Audible discount for new members. Brush up on your current affairs with The Rest is Politics; chuckle away with French & Saunders; or drift off to the soothing tones of Jamie Dornan with his Sleep Sound podcast. Audible membership also gives you access to exclusive members-only sales. Unlock a world of listening this spring with Audible's special offer: 3 months for only 99p. Don't miss your chance to discover thousands of audiobooks and podcasts before April 30th. Terms and conditions apply. Prime savings As well as benefiting from a cheap Audible subscription, Amazon Prime members can receive additional benefits. A basic Audible membership allows you one free audiobook download a month, which will permanently remain in your library. However, Amazon Prime Membership holders with a new Audible subscription can download two free audiobooks during the trial period. Final countdown This Audible membership deal ends on April 30, 2025, and is subject to availability. To take advantage of this audiobook subscription deal, visit Amazon Audible's Offer Page. After the initial three-month period, the subscription will automatically renew at the standard rate of £7.99 per month unless cancelled. Don't miss out on this limited-time offer. Sign up to Audible today and dive into a world of storytelling for less.
The Independent
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Audible is currently half-price – here's why I recommend you sign up
Immersing you in other worlds, vividly imagined characters or incredible true stories, audiobooks have never been so popular. From A-list actors narrating romantic novels to tell-all memoirs read by the writers themselves, the industry is booming. Last year, for example, bookworms (or earworms?) spent £1bn on audiobooks. It's not hard to see the appeal. A grown-up version of parents reading to children before bedtime, the spoken word is tinged with nostalgia – there's a reason why they thrived during the pandemic when many of us found solace and company in an audiobook. For others, audiobooks go hand in hand with chores – think walking the dog, long train journeys or skincare routines – occupying a side of the brain that's busy doing something else. Among the most popular genres are crime, thriller and fantasy. Richard Osman's latest cosy crime caper We Solve Murders is consistently in the top 10 charts, while Rebecca Yarros's Fourth Wing series uses multiple actors to throw you right into its mythical land of dragons. Non-fiction is one of the fastest-growing genres, with memoirs, history books and biographies all proving popular. Clips of Prince Harry narrating his memoir Spare went viral, while Matthew Perry's 2022 autobiography, Friends, Lovers and the Big Terrible Thing is now a poignant listen following the actor's death. Appealing to those who might not otherwise pick up a book, services like Amazon Audible mean you download a new title and start listening within a minute (no book shop trip or next-day delivery order required). It's never been easier to dive into a new tome. If you're looking to widen your audiobook listening in 2025 or embrace the spoken word for the very first time, you can currently save 50 per cent on your first three months of Amazon Audible. Usually costing £7.99, you receive a credit each month that buys you an audiobook. If you want to buy more than one a month, each title tends to cost around £10. But owing to the length, it usually takes a couple of weeks to get through each one. I've been an avid audiobook listener for years, so here's some book inspiration to get you started, from memoirs to fiction. Known for his New Yorker essays and This American Life programs, the American humorist and essayist David Sedaris is at his best when narrating his own writing. Me Talk Pretty One Day is arguably his best collection of personal essays and in turn, his best audiobook. Whether he's exploring his move from New York to Paris and attempting to learn French from a sadistic teacher, ranting about posh restaurants, recounting his childhood guitar lessons (you won't ever forget his tutor Mr Mancini after listening to the essay) or reflections on his idiosyncratic family, it's laugh-out-loud funny thanks to Sedaris' pitch-perfect comedic timing. The collection of essays is perfect for dipping in and out of as if you would a podcast. Barbara Kingsolver won both the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and the Women's Prize for Fiction for her 2023 novel Demon Copperhead. A retelling of Charles Dickens's David Copperfield, it's a powerful reimagining set amid America's opioid crisis. Narrated by Charlie Thurston, the actor's regional accent transports you right to southwest Virginia, where the story is set. Thurston's narration is just as emotive as the novel itself, which centres on young Damon Fields, who is born to a drug-using teenage mother. A hero against the odds, we follow him through school and into young adulthood, just like in Dickens' novel. Owing to rich character development and life-affirming but often tragic storytelling, it's the kind of book you grieve once you've finished listening. Author of Rodham, American Wife and Prep, Curtis Sittenfeld novels are a guaranteed good time. Her latest, Romantic Comedy, is a joyous listen, following A TV scriptwriter who develops an unlikely crush. Working on A Saturday Night Live -type show, Sally Milz is successful but long over finding love. That is until she meets Noah, an attractive young pop star who is making a guest appearance on the show. Funny, warm and witty, Kristen Sieh's narration is the perfect lighthearted companion for dog walks and chores. Narrated by the icon that is Miriam Margoyles herself, the actor's memoir This Much is True is a rollicking ride through her life. From her blissful upbringing and time at university in the Cambridge Footlights to hilarious sexual escapades and gossip on Hollywood A-listers Warren Beatty and Leonardo DiCaprio. Touching on the highs and lows of her life, she's candid on her stint as Professor Sprout in the Harry Potter franchise and her work in Call the Midwife, while also exploring her 53-year relationship with her partner Heather. Unsurprisingly, it's hilarious but equally a fascinating and emotional portrait of a life well-lived. Read by the SAG-nominated Bridgerton actor Adjoa Adoh, the audiobook of Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie's epic novel Half of The Yellow Sun is as much of a masterpiece as the novel itself. Winner of the Orange Broadband Prize for Fiction 2007, the evocative story is set in Nigeria during the 1960s, when a civil war was raging in which a million people died and thousands were massacred. Following three people whose lives intersect as they're swept up in the violence, the novel explores everything from moral responsibility to the end of colonialism. The characters and story stay with you long after you finish listening.
