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    9 Favorite New Podcasts Of 2017 (That Aren't 'S-Town')

    Big Listen host Lauren Ober recommends a drama set in Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood, an entire show about self-help books and a musical based on the 36 questions that allegedly lead to love.
    by Lauren Ober Dec 21, 2017 4 minutes

    Oooh boy, 2017 has been quite a year. Donald Trump was inaugurated as the United States' 45th president, devastating hurricanes hit Texas and Puerto Rico, and there's been a massive uprising around sexual harassment and assault in the workplace.

    For anyone looking to take a break from the news, podcasts offered a lot of options. Listeners binged on the lush Southern gothic S-Town, as well as on one man's quest to uncover the mystery of his workout guru's withdrawal from the world in . (Though you won't find either of those podcasts on this list.) 2017 also brought us prestige series like , and .

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