Notable Episodes: "Three Months", "Chrome Noir", "Terrible Parents"
For those unfamiliar with the Black List, it's an organization that compiles the best unproduced screenplays in Hollywood. The Black List Table Reads podcast turns those screenplays into fully produced audio plays. The podcast's tagline, "movies for your ears", is an apt description, as each one feels like a really well made movie. The narration, somebody has to read the stage directions, does a great job of setting every scene without really playing a role in it. The voice talent --Paul Scheer, Jason Mantzoukas, Colin Hanks, Rose McIver, June Diane Raphael, and Zachary Levi to name a few -- mixed with the expert craftsmanship of both the audio production and writing make BLTR an always-enjoyable, occasionally mind-blowing listen. Every "movie" may not be great, but when they are, they are the best podcast episodes around. You'll likely find yourself having to explain why you're losing your shit (laughing or crying, depending on the episode) in the middle of your cubicle block. You've been warned. BLTR is in the middle of its second season, with all episodes from Season 1 and 2 available to download for free.