binge-listen
/bɪndʒ ˈlɪsən/
CommonListening to many episodes of a podcast back to back in a single session.
Carries a slightly addicted or compulsive undertone, similar to binge-watching. People use it proudly to signal a show is good enough to cause this behavior.
Real-world examples4 examples
| # | Example | What it means | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | I binge-listened the entire first season of Serial on a flight and had to start season 2 immediately | The show was compelling enough to consume in full during a long trip and keep going. | x, 2023 |
| 02 | this podcast is the most binge-listenable thing I've found in years, finished 40 episodes in a week | The show made consuming large amounts feel effortless and rewarding. | reddit, 2024 |
| 03 | currently binge-listening the back catalog and I'm two years deep, send help | The speaker is far into an archive of old episodes and humorously acknowledges the spiral. | tiktok, 2024 |
| 04 | I only recommend stuff that's actually easy to binge-listen, not one of those shows you need a week between episodes to recover | The speaker filters their recommendations by how naturally the format supports marathon listening. | x, 2024 |
Use it when
- You consumed multiple episodes in a row without stopping.
- You're recommending a show specifically because it's easy to binge.
- A show's back catalog is what you're working through in bulk.
Do not use it when
- You just listened to one long episode.
Variations and related forms
Origin and context
Borrowed directly from 'binge-watching,' which entered mainstream use with the rise of Netflix in the early 2010s. Applied to podcasts as the medium grew and listeners began treating show catalogs the way viewers treat TV series.
- First seen
- mid-2010s
- Confidence
- medium
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