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Amazon adds another Prime benefit: free podcasts from Audible Channels and free audiobooks

Amazon this morning rolled out another perk for subscribers to its Amazon Prime membership program: free access to Audible’s short-form digital programming called Audible Channels, as well as a selection of free audiobooks. Amazon says members will have access to a rotating selection of over 50 audiobooks from Audible’s catalog.

- Seems it's limited to the Audible app so not available on desktop.
- Streaming only? Looks like you have to buy if you want to download to your device.

 

[diablos991]

That's cool.
Is this already available?

Do I have to create an audible account with the same email as my Amazon account?

 

[Lucky Seven]

Whoa, that sounds like it might be cool. I'll look into it in a bit.

 

[Yousefb]

Awesome!

 

[dynamitejim]

That's cool.
Is this already available?

Do I have to create an audible account with the same email as my Amazon account?

I just downloaded the app on iOS and signed in with my Amazon account.

 

[diablos991]

I just downloaded the app on iOS and signed in with my Amazon account.

Thanks!
That worked beautifully.

 

[Steiner84]

ill take it this is us only for now?

cant seem to find "channels" on the audible android app in germany

 

[JetBlackPanda]

The return of radio dramas? Iol I love it. Westcork seems awesome.

 

[nabil2199]

Is this US only, or do we europeans (france) have access to it as well?

 

[Iadien]

The return of radio dramas? Iol I love it. Westcork seems awesome.

There's plenty of radio dramas out there, especially on itunes.

 

[Stinkles]

Ha. Amazon Prime just upgraded my car.

 

[DRock]

Ha. Amazon Prime just upgraded my car.

For real. This will make my commute more interesting.

 

[JeTmAn81]

Cool. I have student Prime right now. I wonder if I will qualify.

Audible was careful not to call its new audio shows “podcasts” at the time of its launch. Explained Audible SVP of original content Eric Nuzum, Audible didn’t want to alienate or limit its audience. Many people are familiar with the term “podcasts,” but don’t think of themselves as podcast listeners. However, that’s basically what these programs are – though with more of a focus on short-form audio. Podcasts often require more of an investment of your time.

"I ain't no low-down no-good podcast-listenin' commie, man"

 

[CastleRybread]

They got the if I did it OJ book on there. Interested to hear him spin his bullshit.

 

[BigMack]

Where do I go in the app to find the free audiobooks?

Edit: Nvm. Had to update the app and they are tucked away in the Channels section. Nice selection actually.

 

[PixelatedBookake]

Bless you Amazon Prime, bless you!

 

[Linkark07]

More value for Prime. Great news.

 

[AndyD]

Nice. Good on you Amazon.

 

[Link Man]

Is Hardcore History in the free tier?

 

[Admiral Woofington]

I guess that's cool but streaming only. Do not want.

 

[Edzi]

I guess that's cool but streaming only. Do not want.

Yeah, that's disappointing. Kinda eliminates the possibility of using it during my commute.