This Audible Original series from journalist Jon Ronson combines investigative storytelling with cultural critique, exploring the far-reaching, often unexpected consequences of the online pornography industry. In "The Butterfly Effect," Ronson traces how one entrepreneur's decision to make porn free online rippled outward, upending an entire industry and giving rise to strange, unforeseen communities and business models. "The Last Days of August" shifts to a more intimate true-crime narrative, investigating the mysterious death of a young adult film actress and the dark undercurrents of the industry that may have contributed to it. Ronson's signature style—empathetic, curious, and darkly funny—guides listeners through interviews with pornographers, performers, and industry insiders, blending humor with poignant human drama. The series appeals to fans of long-form narrative journalism, true crime, and pop culture exposés who are drawn to morally complex, deeply human stories about technology's unintended consequences, exploitation, and survival. Listeners interested in shows like Serial, S-Town, or other Ronson projects (So You've Been Publicly Shamed) will find this a compelling, thought-provoking listen.
This Audible Original series from journalist Jon Ronson combines investigative storytelling with cultural critique, exploring the far-reaching, often unexpected consequences of the online pornography industry. In "The Butterfly Effect," Ronson traces how one entrepreneur's decision to make porn free online rippled outward, upending an entire industry and giving rise to strange, unforeseen communities and business models. "The Last Days of August" shifts to a more intimate true-crime narrative, investigating the mysterious death of a young adult film actress and the dark undercurrents of the industry that may have contributed to it. Ronson's signature style—empathetic, curious, and darkly funny—guides listeners through interviews with pornographers, performers, and industry insiders, blending humor with poignant human drama. The series appeals to fans of long-form narrative journalism, true crime, and pop culture exposés who are drawn to morally complex, deeply human stories about technology's unintended consequences, exploitation, and survival. Listeners interested in shows like Serial, S-Town, or other Ronson projects (So You've Been Publicly Shamed) will find this a compelling, thought-provoking listen.
