The Last Days of August
True crime podcast review — 2026
"Jon Ronson turns the death of an adult film actress into a profound examination of online mob violence — asking who is responsible when a Twitter storm drives someone to their death."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
Pros
- +Rated "Must Listen" by our editorial team
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
About this podcast
Jon Ronson investigates the 2017 death of adult film actress August Ames — who died by suicide days after being targeted by a social media pile-on over a casting decision — asking where responsibility lies for online mob behaviour that drives real people to real deaths, and exploring the complex industry she inhabited.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1 — listen in order
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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What is The Last Days of August about?
Jon Ronson investigates the 2017 death of adult film actress August Ames — who died by suicide days after being targeted by a social media pile-on over a casting decision — asking where responsibility lies for online mob behaviour that drives real people to real deaths, and exploring the complex industry she inhabited.
Is The Last Days of August worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Must listen". The community has rated it 7.0/10 overall. True crime fans interested in online harassment, media ethics, and the intersection of sex work with public shaming; those who enjoyed Jon Ronson's book So You've Been Publicly Shamed.
Who is The Last Days of August for?
The Last Days of August is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish.
What is the best episode of The Last Days of August to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1 — listen in order. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
What podcasts are similar to The Last Days of August?
If you enjoy The Last Days of August, you might also like: Criminal, Running From Cops, Something Was Wrong, Profiler: True Crime Africa. See our full "Podcasts Like The Last Days of August" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Thoughtful, morally complex, intimate
- Episode length
- Multiple episodes; bingeable in one sitting
- Country
- United States
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