Class of ‘88

Will Smith, Awfully Nice

1988 - The year that defined Hip Hop. From Public Enemy to The Fresh Prince, these twelve months gave rise to the superstars and styles that still resonate today. Hosted by Will Smith, Class of ’88 reveals the milestone moments, albums and artists that inspired a sonic evolution and secured 1988 as hip hop’s most important year.

The series features interviews and stories from the revolutionary Artists that impacted that year and many more afterwards, including: Queen Latifah, Jazzy Jeff, DMC, Salt-N-Pepa, Chuck D, Fab Five Freddy, Rakim, Slick Rick, DJ Red Alert, and Rick Rubin.

The Perfect Pitch

Spotify Enterprise Marketing & Awfully Nice

Ever see or hear a great ad and wonder what it took to make it? Each episode of The Perfect Pitch features two teams of audio producers responding to a brief from one of the world’s biggest brands. Doritos, Indeed, Athletic Greens, Samsung and more. Host Hunter March is your guide while we follow each team as they brainstorm, create, and then meet with the client to pitch their ideas.

Dynamite Doug: The Looting of a Nation

Project Brazen /Audiation

How one man carried out the greatest art heist in history – the looting of a nation's entire cultural heritage – with the aid of Western academics, dealers and curators. This is the story the art world doesn’t want told.

HOST: Ellen Wong

Setting the Standard: Stories from the Great American Songbook

A new podcast from Warner Chappell Music and Bang/Audiation, the series explores the stories behind some of the most influential and treasured songs ever written - the songs from the Great American Songbook. Replete with key interviews from a bevy of cultural icons such as Billy Corgan, Michael Feinstein, and Alan Bergman, this podcast grants the listener unparalleled access into the world of this formative era in music history.

The Last Resort

What if California seceded from the United States? If it did, what would happen? Would it usher in a new era of peace and prosperity? Or plunge the US into a new civil war?This is The Last Resort, a new documentary podcast following the rise, fall, and rebirth of CAL EXIT: the campaign for Californian Independence. It’s a story about a dream for a new progressive utopia on the West Coast. It’s about the fight for America’s future. And it’s also a tale of two friends who started on the political fringe and ended up in the middle of a still-unfolding global criminal conspiracy involving the FBI and Russian Intelligence.Coming October 18th from Interval Presents and Awfully Nice. Narrated by Xiuhtezcatl.

SXSW PRESENTS: FUTUROLOGY

Co-produced by Audiation with South By Southwest and Audible, Futurology is a 12-episode look at what’s next in a bevy of topics, from Food to Death to Sex, presented in highly produced, expert-packed 30-minute installments.

COUPLEDOM with Idris and Sabrina Elba

Created by actor, producer and DJ Idris Elba, and model and co-founder of S’able Labs, Sabrina Elba, Coupledom sees them sit down with some of the world’s most interesting duos for honest, unguarded conversations about all the complexities of living a shared life.

Season 2 includes conversations with guests Seth Rogen & Evan Goldberg, Rita Ora & sister Elena, Tom Daley & Dustin Lance Black, Kristen-Anderson & Robert Lopez, George R.R. Martin & Ryan Condal, and Moonlynn Tsai & Yinn Chang.

Season one includes Kris Jenner & Kim Kardashian West, Ben & Jerry, Christian Louboutin & Mika, Nadiya & Abdal Hussain, Tommy & Codie Oliver and Mary & Sharon Bishop Baldwin. Produced by Awfully Nice for Audible UK.

STAY FREE: The Story of The Clash

Produced by Spotify Studios, Stay Free is an 8-part podcast narrated by Public Enemy's Chuck D and produced in partnership with BBC Studios. Archive Sources: · Dorisimo Ltd · A2B Media · BBC Motion Gallery · Glenn Aveni · Icon Television Music, Inc.

RADIANT MINDS: The World of Oliver Sacks

Radiant Minds investigates consciousness, the brain, and the human experience, drawing inspiration from works by the neurologist and beloved author Oliver Sacks. This series expands upon his work and harnesses the emotional power of some of his greatest stories to address broader themes of neurodiversity, identity, and individuality. You'll hear from some of his patients, as well as scientists, and artists whose insights will invite you to think about your own brain with a newfound sense of respect. Every second awaits discovery, much like Oliver's own life.

Produced by Audiation for Green Lawn Drive Productions and Audible.

THE MESSENGER

The corrupt revolutionary leader Yoweri Museveni has ruled Uganda for over 30 years. Now, the country’s biggest pop star, Bobi Wine, is leading a movement to overthrow him –- a gamble that may cost Bobi his life. Produced by Awfully Nice and J. Cole’s Dreamville Studios.

Mixed by Nick Cipriano & Paul Vītoliņš

FINAL SESSIONS: Harry Nilsson’s Lost & Founnd

Produced by BANG & Audiation in collaboration with Warner-Chappell Music, Final Sessions is a 4-part limited series detailing the long and fascinating narrative behind "Losst And Founnd," singer and songwriter Harry Nilsson's last album of new music. Known for timeless hits like "Everybody's Talkin'," "Gotta Get Up" (the theme to Netflix's "Russian Doll") and "Without You," Harry was working on his final album right up to his untimely death in 1994, at the age of 52. "Final Sessions" is an in-depth exploration of Harry's music, his close friendship with the Beatles, his family life, and how his backstory informed his classic songs

UNDER COVER

Produced by Spotify Studios, Under Cover is a podcast that explores an artist through the lens of a cover song as they discuss their memories, inspirations and the creative process of taking on someone else's song and making it their own.

Season 1: Panic! At The Disco talks Outkast, Lord Huron talks Neil Young, Def Leppard talks Depeche ModeCourtney Barnett talks Elyse Weinberg, and more…

Hannibal Buress | In Residence

The premier episode of comedy kingpin Hannibal Buress' "In Residence" show! He's handpicked a great set of tunes intertwined with typically unhinged observations.