Been a huge audiobook guy since my days of commuting to my first job in web dev. I have always struggled with reading physical books for whatever reason. I do read them but my mind tends to wander. I grew up listening to talk radio (not just political) and was an early podcast listener as well. Audiobooks have greatly expanded my knowledge and I just laugh at people who look down their noses at them. I can understand that they aren't for everyone. Some folks struggle to pay attention to audiobooks in the way I struggle with reading books.

If you don't read or would like to feel more "well read" I highly recommend audiobooks. Ignore your friends how scoff at it. Give it a try.