Happy Hanukkah, 2019! It’s the second night of Hanukkah 5780, and we’ve got another giveaway!
Ready? Let’s do this!
Today’s prize is:
A pair of Sudio Regent II Wireless Headphones – in a really cute limited edition pattern.
That was a lot of words. Here are pics!
Look at this cute pattern!
Want some specs?
- The headphones are padded, adjustable, and wirelessly connect to your devices via Bluetooth
- The box says they have a 24 hour battery life.
- The headphones collapse for storage and portability, too!
- Did you see the design? So cute.
Want to enter? Yay!
Just leave a comment saying what you’ve enjoyed listening to this past year – podcasts, audiobooks, short audio fiction? Tell us about it!
Standard disclaimers apply: I am not being compensated for this giveaway. Void where prohibited. Open to international residents where permitted by applicable law. Must be over 18 and ready to rock all the way out, or listen to mellifluous words. We cannot be responsible for the compliments you may receive wearing these adorable headphones around.
Comments will close Tuesday 24 December 2019 at or near 12pm ET, and winner will be announced shortly afterward.
Good luck, Happy Hanukkah, and thank you for being part of Smart Bitches!
Winner update: Congratulations to Heather! We have more giveaways coming up!
My brain isn’t wired to listen to audio books and podcasts, so I read the transcripts of SBTB podcasts that capture my interest. That said, those headphones would be a nice addition to my work gear. Horsies!
I love audiobooks and a few podcasts (SBTB #1). I really got into audible escape and using my library to bell save money since I listen to books in the car, cleaning house or playing on the computer. My favorite this year wa Naomi Novik’s Temeraire Series and Shelly Laurenston/G.A Aiken (I did a relisten of almost all of her series this year – loved the snarky strong women).
Loved your podcast with Jen Gunter and the Vagina Bible. So informative and eye opening. I bought the book because of it.
I love the FBoL(F*ckbois of Literature)Podcast! I disagreed with their Mr. Darcy opinions, but their take down of Henry David Thoreau was epic!
I’ve been listening to Fated Mates podcast a lot while grading papers. I love the insightful and often hysterical commentary from Jen and Sarah.
Podcast-wise – there was some season 3 of Serial, Slayerfest 98, Smart Podcast Trashy Books. Audiobook-wise, I listened to Born A Crime by Trevor Noah and am now listening to The Black Cauldron by Lloyd Alexander.
i find audiobooks too slow so used to always listen to music but in the past three months ive really cotton into podcasts. I love the Fated Mates one for my romance fix and have a few other wellness and wellbeing related podcasts that i really enjoy (some of these can be a bit cringey so when i find one where i can relate to the speakers it makes me extra happy)
I like listening to audiobooks on my commute. I prefer nonfiction in audio form as it seems to keep my attention longer.
Smart Bitches is the podcast I listen to most consistently (do I get extra points?) Also enjoying Dolly Parton’s World when I listen (I cried listening to the Neon Moss episode). And Rightnowish, which is interviews of interesting Oakland people by a guy who grew up in Oakland – the episodes are very short (around 10 minutes), and his interviews always leave me wanting to hear more.
Audiobooks – I tend to listen more to historical mysteries (but not too suspenseful), preferably with a romantic element. Lady Sherlock series by Sherry Thomas, Below Stairs Mystery series by Jennifer Ashley, Oxford Medieval Mystery series by Ann Swinfen, Veronica Speedwell series by Deanna Raybourn, Gil Cunningham Murder Mystery series (medieval Scotland) by Pat McIntosh. There are more. Also some fantasy/sci-fi/nonfiction… I’m listening to Circe by Madeline Miller, which is a beautiful audiobook, but I’m pretty sure there is no happy ending coming, given the ancient Greeks and their depressing stories. Circe is a fascinating person as written by Miller.
Lots of podcasts, but especially Dated Mates and Heaving Bosoms
I JUST now got into audio books even though I’ve been reading digital for years. I am now a convert for life. Of course some are better than others just like books. I loved the murderbot diaries in audio (All Systems Red is first).
In straight hours my biggest listen this year was the Super Powereds series by Drew Hayes on audiobook. CW for homophobia, fat shaming, they’re not nearly as good as his vampire accountant series but since they were written in installments and basically unedited it was about 100 hours of lightweight background listening for work when even podcasts were too heavy, so on that very specific front they were exactly what I needed- lightweight, funny, and if you get distracted the thing you miss gets recapped five times later on anyways.
The two podcasts I listen to are On the Media from WNYC which looks at how the media covers the political events, and Hilarious World of Depression, which features interviews with comedians, musicians and actors who discuss their mental health history. It’s very insightful and encouraging.
Audio books have been it for me this year. I walk every day and listen to a book. I also listen on the way to and from work. It’s at least an hour each way.
The biggest thing I’ve enjoyed listening to lately is a Youtuber called SimQueen who does Sims 3 and 4 Let’s Plays. Currently I’ve been following her Through the Decades Challenge which actually has some pretty good storytelling aspects to it. I highly recommend her if you’re a fellow simmer or simply enjoy good Let’s Plays.
I have had a ball listening to romance book podcasts – Smart Bitches, Fated Mates & Smart Women Read Romance are my favorites!! I also love politics and am obsessed with Pod Save America, 538 and NPR politics.
I love the Adventure Zone!
Lucy Parker’s audiobooks. Got me through a loooong post op period.
I have been listening to a TON of audiobooks lately and there are several that I loved: “The Grace Year” by Kim Liggett, “Spinning Silver” by Naomi Novik, and “Sorcery of Thorns” by Margaret Rogerson.
I also take a lot of time listening to podcasts. Some of my favorites are: “How did This Get Made” (fun comedy bad movie commentary), “Ghosted with Roz Drez for Lez (comedy paranormal by Drag Queen, Roz),and “Why Won’t You Date Me?” (Comedian Nicole Byer discusses her online dating exploits and interviews past dates. HILARIOUS).
I’m a librarian and I do a lot of outreach (among other things) and so I spend a lot of my time on the road. In addition, I have to read a lot of different books for reader’s advisory and the book clubs that I lead. Here’s a library plug: y’all, get LIBBY through your local library! It has been a life saver for me.
I’m not a big audiobook person because I have trouble focusing on them, so my favorite thing to listen to has been Lizzo. She single-handedly got me through my job hunt.
The audiobook that I have really loved is Stephen Fry narrating his book Mythos. And the podcast I have been bingiing is My Dad Wrote A Porno. If you listen to that one I recommend you don’t do so while eating. Also totally unsuitable for work, around children,in quiet public places…
I’ve been really getting back into audiobooks this year! Lots of Tessa Dare, Lisa Kleypas and Sarah Maclean for this girl! *swoon
I’ve also been trying to catch up on Oh No Ross and Carrie, a podcast where two friends investigate fringe groups and products with miraculous claims. They approach each experience with such humor and empathy, along with a huge dose of skepticism. Also, Teachers Pet was a great podcast for investigative journalism.
It’s been a good year for my ears and my brain!
I’ve been listening to lots of podcasts this year! While I like happy adventures and romance in my books, I lean heavily into true crime podcasts! My faves are In The Dark, My Favourite Murder and Last Podcast on the Left. And The Daily which is not true crime…
I love listening to podcasts, predominantly True Crime, so this year my favourites were My Favorite Murder, Last Podcast on the Left, and In The Dark, but the list is long! I also love the Daily from the NY times.
I’m listening to the beautifully cast Murderbot Diaries by Martha Wells and true crime podcasts
For podcasts, I’ve been enjoying Ologies, the History Chicks, and Court Junkie. For audio books, I’ve been listening to the Harry Potter series. I’ve read them so many times, it’s not an issue if my mind wanders while listening.
I listen to the Fated Mates podcast on my commute to work
I listen to the Fated Mates podcast on my commute to work.
I haven’t had the chance to listen to much this year, but hoping to get back to audiobooks next year! Having cute headphones would make this even more fun–ha! Thank you for hosting this every year, Sarah!
I have just started listening to audiobooks and I have been listening to Jennifer Ashley
I’m really into true crime, so I’ve been loving the podcast ‘Talk Murder to Me’. Podcasts, in general, are so great and convenient! I can listen at work, while running errands, and just around the house so it’s my recent and lasting obsession. Other podcasts I’ve been listening to are ‘Martinis and Murder’, and ‘Stuff You Missed in History Class’.
I listen to a bajillion different podcasts but I’ve really enjoyed Adventures in New America, from the same studios of Welcome to Night Vale. It’s wonderful and weird and thoughtful all at the same time.
I love audiobooks. I’m currently bingeing on C.S. Harris Sebastian St. Cry Mysteries and loving it. I just finish a relistening of the Inkeeper series by Lions Andrews and I’m about to start to relistening to The Dresden Files in anticipation of the new book.
I’ve enjoyed many audiobooks this year but my favorite production was probably Kill the Queen by Jennifer Estep.
I’ve become an absolute podcast junkie this year. Current fave is This Podcast Will Kill You, two epidemiologists-slash-best-friends who discuss all manner of diseases and epidemics and medical mysteries.
I’ve really enjoyed listening to audio books narrated by Steve West/ Shane East. The Be Ultimate podcast has been exceptional too.
Just music! I can never focus on the words without seeing the text, so audio books just don’t work for me. :/
I’ve loved listening to podcasts this year. My favorites are Bitch Sesh and Girls Girls. I also loved Office Ladies and He’ll and Gone. Thanks for the giveaway! Happy Hanukkah!
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I listen to lots of shows on NPR. One of my favorites is “Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me” because I really need to hear jokes about the news.