The art of audio storytelling is thriving today — as much or more so than in the heyday of radio in the 1930s and ‘40s. There are podcasts to suit every taste, including politics, history, music, and comedy, and people are listening to them while driving, commuting, jogging, and relaxing. However, there are so many out there that it may be difficult to choose. We asked the staff at The Verge what their current favorite podcasts were. Here they are — try them out and see what you think.
This is Branchburg
Image: Abso Lutely Productions
A wonderfully absurdist pseudo-documentary about people in a small New Jersey town called Branchburg, written and performed by Brendan O’Hare and Cory Snearowski. The first episodes…