Un(con)Trolled

Drama, Fiction

Un(con)Trolled

Critic Review

"Social media creator Kenah, has had enough of online trolls. The deeper she digs though, the more..."

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Unpacking Peanuts

History, Entertainment (Pop Culture), Visual Arts

Unpacking Peanuts

Critic Review

"...an absolute joy of a podcast where three professional cartoonists dissect Peanuts comic strips..."

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The Good Whale

Society, News

The Good Whale

Critic Review

"That nonjudgmental acknowledgment of human fallibility in the face of even the best intentions,..."

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Purple Heart Warriors

Drama, Fiction

Purple Heart Warriors

Critic Review

"I might have preferred a more straightforward Band of Brothers-style telling to the writer Iris..."

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Your Own Backyard

True Crime

Your Own Backyard

Critic Review

"Chris Lambert investigates the case of Kristin Smart's disappearance in 1996, and sheds new light..."

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Extrasensory

True Crime, Documentary

Extrasensory

Critic Review

"From Apple TV+, this is a big-budget venture. For the sound engineer, it is a bells-and-whistles..."

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Operation Seal Bay

Society, True Crime

Operation Seal Bay

Critic Review

"Think rural charm meets high-stakes intrigue, all wrapped in accents you’ll want to impersonate but..."

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Critics at Large | The New Yorker

Society, Arts, Entertainment (Pop Culture)

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

Critic Review

"The hosts’ spirited and generous deconstructions of a wide range of modern texts...You’ll laugh,..."

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Cement City

Society

Cement City

Critic Review

"...simple in concept but formidable in execution...an extraordinarily immersive portrait of..."

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Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce

Sports, Women, Comedy

Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce

Critic Review

"I’m not gonna lie—I’m a fan. Kylie argues that she has “no business” in talking to her guests, but..."

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Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

Comedy, Improv

Comedy Bang Bang: The Podcast

Critic Review

"...freewheeling, practically format-free nature means it still feels fresh and funny even after all..."

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Hyperfixed

Society, Documentary

Hyperfixed

Critic Review

"...it is just wonderful...Hyperfixed sensibly follows pretty much the same premise as Reply All and..."

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Denise Didn't Come Home

True Crime

Denise Didn't Come Home

Critic Review

"There's a better story here about Anthony and Karen's relationship, and Karen's role as an..."

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The Supermassive Podcast

Science

The Supermassive Podcast

Critic Review

"...more didactic in tone but charming and a good place to start your space voyage...I am an..."

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NASA's Curious Universe

Science

NASA's Curious Universe

Critic Review

"...have me convinced there’s no topic better suited to the oral medium than space. Not even..."

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Lords of Death

True Crime

Lords of Death

Critic Review

"Set against the heights of the Satanic Panic, Lords of Death could well be called a period piece,..."

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The Rest Is Classified

History

The Rest Is Classified

Critic Review

"It’s like knowing the secret handshake that reveals covert missions and top-secret briefings for..."

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Material Girls

Entertainment (Pop Culture)

Material Girls

Critic Review

"...(not specifically about The Golden Girls but about culture in general.) It also wasn’t just..."

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The Telepathy Tapes

Spirituality, Science, Society

The Telepathy Tapes

Critic Review

"The Telepathy Tapes is one of the most mind-twisty things I’ve listened to in awhile. It felt too..."

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Strangers on a Bench

Documentary, Society

Strangers on a Bench

Critic Review

"Tom is able to ask unexpected questions meet these bench dwellers where they are, and in this..."

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The Worst Podcast

Comedy, Documentary, Society

The Worst Podcast

Critic Review

"The Worst Podcast breaks every single rule and is funny, off the rails, transparent, vulnerable,..."

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Mobituaries with Mo Rocca

History, Society

Mobituaries with Mo Rocca

Critic Review

"It is such a curious, funny show that constantly provides me with new things to appreciate and be..."

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Personally: Short Sighted

Society

Personally: Short Sighted

Critic Review

"In these short episodes he’s trying to get us to feel what it’s like to have Keratoconus via sound,..."

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MUBI Podcast

TV & Film (Movies)

MUBI Podcast

Critic Review

"It is one of the best movie podcasts (but it’s really a storytelling podcast) and not enough people..."

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Expanse

Society

Expanse

Critic Review

"(Season:Uncropped) isn’t so much focusing on the UFOs and whether or not they are “real” because..."

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Fifty Words for Snow

Society

Fifty Words for Snow

Critic Review

"This is a great idea for a podcast. But that’s not at all why this show is a total delight...."

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County Lines

Society

County Lines

Critic Review

"Radio 4’s County Lines series opens hard. The sound of the series is unusual: there are moments of..."

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Short Cuts

Personal Journals, Society

Short Cuts

Critic Review

"Short Cuts is like the indie label of audio documentaries…"

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Batman Unburied

TV & Film (Movies), Fiction, Drama

Batman Unburied

Critic Review

"(Season: Fallen City) A season that takes the more recent Batman stories of the modern canon and..."

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Reimagining Us

Mental Health, Self-improvement

Reimagining Us

Critic Review

"Reimagining Us asks listeners to engage their pre-frontal cortex. ...such a thematic goal can come..."

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Shell Game

Technology, Society

Shell Game

Critic Review

"Shell Game’s combination of intimacy, curiosity, empathy, and humor make it a vital listen for..."

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The Trapped

Society, History

The Trapped

Critic Review

"The Trapped is an eight-part series that reveals – in horrifying detail – exactly what they found..."

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The Missed Lives of Max and Judy

Fiction

The Missed Lives of Max and Judy

Critic Review

"...a delightful rom-com with a twist. Max and Judy are in a..."

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True Crime Podcast Podcast

True Crime

True Crime Podcast Podcast

Critic Review

"This show is extremely 101 in some ways. the fact that Kyleigh and Grace are so young is helpful...."

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The Madman's Hotel

Storytelling, Mental Health, History

The Madman's Hotel

Critic Review

"...powerful new audio series...Breslin is a sharp, empathetic host who joins Clarke in her campaign..."

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Elias The Caretaker

Fiction, Drama

Elias The Caretaker

Critic Review

"Podcaster Bob Anderson inherits his parents' ancient house, and their employees. All is not as it..."

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Cover

True Crime

Cover

Critic Review

"(Series: Stakeknife) ...episode two of Stakeknife is an exceptional piece of audio documentary –..."

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The Buckleys

Comedy

The Buckleys

Critic Review

"Although I approve of the low-key tone from a socio-political point of view, these talking points..."

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The Wonder of Stevie

History, Music

The Wonder of Stevie

Critic Review

"Even if you don’t care about Wonder, you should care about what Morris cares about: He is always..."

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Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD

Society, History

Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD

Critic Review

"Throughout eight episodes, Kumanyika interweaves personal narrative with rigorous research on the..."

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My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani

Society, Health & Wellness

My So-Called Midlife with Reshma Saujani

Critic Review

"This show is aimed at a younger demographic and Saujani brings an almost pleading vulnerability to..."

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Modern Love

Society

Modern Love

Critic Review

"The format works well. It's rare to hear guarded people open up, but something about reading..."

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Hysterical

Society, Investigative, Mental Health

Hysterical

Critic Review

"The most engrossing podcast Dan Taberski has produced since Missing Richard Simmons... While the..."

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Things Fell Apart

Society

Things Fell Apart

Critic Review

"(Season 2) ...even better than the first...The stories themselves are engrossing. They take twists..."

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The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

TV & Film (Movies), Comedy

The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

Critic Review

"It's a cliche to praise podcasts for effortless chemistry, but it should be no surprise that a trio..."

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Finally! A Show

Women, Society

Finally! A Show

Critic Review

"The host-less format is a risk—the episodes don't have a particular unifying theme or message about..."

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16 Sunsets

Documentary, Science

16 Sunsets

Critic Review

"It’s a well-produced and researched story of Nasa’s space shuttle programme...I have a few quibbles..."

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Candyman: The True Story Behind The Bathroom Mirror Murder

True Crime, Horror, TV & Film (Movies)

Candyman: The True Story Behind The Bathroom Mirror Murder

Critic Review

"Kevin thought [it] was better than its click-baity title implies. Toby and Rebecca felt the series..."

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How We Survive

Society, Business, Climate

How We Survive

Critic Review

"One of the most illuminating episodes was the November 8, 2023 show Groundwater Wars, in which the..."

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The Energy Curfew Music Hour

Entertainment (Pop Culture), Music

The Energy Curfew Music Hour

Critic Review

"Part satire, part comedy, but mostly a showing of musical prowess, this is a podcast where the..."

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Kill List

True Crime

Kill List

Critic Review

"Miller’s habit of centering himself at every juncture is off-putting. Kill List’s central premise..."

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Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast

Performing Arts

Trailer Park: The Podcast Trailer Podcast

Critic Review

"I recommend this show to all listeners, not just podcasters. Again, the show serves as a beacon..."

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Double Take

TV & Film (Movies), Rewatch

Double Take

Critic Review

"I like the fact their show isn't a bunch of bros trying too hard to be funny with endless banter..."

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The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness

Society

The Illuminator: Art, Conspiracy and Madness

Critic Review

"The Illuminator is like a great thriller wrapped in an artist’s mystique from a time when sketches..."

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Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire

Fiction, Music, Comedy Fiction, Drama, Comedy

Hildy the Barback and the Lake of Fire

Critic Review

"The production is amazing, the actors are obviously top notch, and there are jokes packed into..."

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The Bunny Trap

True Crime

The Bunny Trap

Critic Review

"It is eye-opening to learn how the industry works and inspiring to hear the brave women fighting..."

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Unfit for Service

News, Society, History

Unfit for Service

Critic Review

"...timely podcast, Eric Marcus of Making Gay History slowly and sensitively peels open the hateful..."

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Hollywood & Crime

True Crime

Hollywood & Crime

Critic Review

"(The Cotton Club Murder) Dramatic-to-the-point-of-parody voiceovers and a lurid determination not..."

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AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical

Society, Artificial Intelligence

AI For Humans: Making Artificial Intelligence Fun & Practical

Critic Review

"Hosts Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell explain everything simply and clearly — with even a few jokes..."

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Up In Smoke

Fiction, Drama

Up In Smoke

Critic Review

"Expect engrossing writing, plenty of atmosphere and some ethical hand-wringing. Up In Smoke is our..."

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The Alley: DC's 8th and H Case

True Crime

The Alley: DC's 8th and H Case

Critic Review

"...love a true crime series that's action and goal-oriented...the timing right now is critical to..."

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Before It Had a Theme

Rewatch, Society

Before It Had a Theme

Critic Review

"Rob and Britta are producing with the same level of care they are somewhat (I think) nostalgic for,..."

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How to Be a Girl

Society, Parenting, LGBTQ

How to Be a Girl

Critic Review

"I hope Marlo keeps going, I wish there were more of her, and I hope we get to hear from dozens of..."

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Dear Millennial With Megan Tan

Society

Dear Millennial With Megan Tan

Critic Review

"I am a geriatric millennial but this show always felt like I was on a direct line with Megan,..."

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Soul Music

Society, Music

Soul Music

Critic Review

"Soul Music is the podcast that absolutely has my highest cry-rate...the emotional impact its all..."

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Close Your Eyes

Fiction, Drama

Close Your Eyes

Critic Review

"A hunt for his brother sees Dylan infiltrate the mysterious Ignotia organisation. A claustrophobic..."

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We Live Here Now

Politics, News

We Live Here Now

Critic Review

"...we listen as Ober and Rosin hang out with these self-described patriots and hear about their..."

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Begin Again with Davina McCall

Mental Health, Health & Wellness

Begin Again with Davina McCall

Critic Review

"She has a podcaster bro onside: Begin Again is a sister podcast to Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a..."

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Leading

Politics

Leading

Critic Review

"In such congenial company, the Archbishop seemed sufficiently relaxed that he could gloss the whole..."

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1 Dad

Comedy, True Crime

1 Dad

Critic Review

"Lara said she hasn't heard a con artist story quite like this. Kevin liked how "#1 Dad" teetered..."

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Organized Money

Society, Business

Organized Money

Critic Review

"Grocery, technology, and the pharmaceutical industries are all on deck with Organized Money. The..."

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The History Podcast

History

The History Podcast

Critic Review

"(Series: Brighton Bombings) The Northern Irish novelist Glenn Patterson has expertly written and..."

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Criminal Attorney

True Crime

Criminal Attorney

Critic Review

"Both Kevin and Rebecca thought "Criminal Attorney" is a good story, if not a "color-by-numbers"..."

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Question Everything

Society, News

Question Everything

Critic Review

"Question Everything is a heartfelt endeavor, earnest in its desire to solve a very real problem...."

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The Best Idea Yet

Business

The Best Idea Yet

Critic Review

"It feels like a perfect offshoot of The Best One Yet. The writing is playful, the production is..."

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E Pluribus Motto

Comedy, History

E Pluribus Motto

Critic Review

"It’s a study of America we’ve never had before. Everything about this show is thoughtful, unique,..."

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Céline: Understood

Music

Céline: Understood

Critic Review

"Thomas Leblanc treats us to a true mélange of fame, fortune, and the cultural mechanics that went..."

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Lost Notes (Various Seasons)

Music

Lost Notes (Various Seasons)

Critic Review

"(Season: Groupies) Groupies does a good job of conveying the perceived glamour and licentiousness..."

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Origin Story

History, Society

Origin Story

Critic Review

"(Episode: Russell Brand) As someone who loved Brand’s radio show and enjoyed interviewing him a..."

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The Lion, the Witch and the Wonder

Literature

The Lion, the Witch and the Wonder

Critic Review

"Initially, I found her cool tone a little off-putting, but every episode offered some fantastic..."

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Animal

News, Society, Pets

Animal

Critic Review

"...in un solo istante, tutta questa inutile tensione si è sciolta nel morbido abbraccio della voce..."

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Witnessed: Various Seasons

Society, True Crime

Witnessed: Various Seasons

Critic Review

"(Season: Night Shift) Lara thought the story played out like a medical thriller film. Toby found..."

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Il Cuore scoperto

Society

Il Cuore scoperto

Critic Review

"Parlare d’amore, a cuore scoperto, e riappropriarsene senza contenerlo in schemi preimpostati è..."

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Diss and Tell

Entertainment (Pop Culture), Society

Diss and Tell

Critic Review

"...really funny, entertaining and actually informative...fact filled and nuance filled, too, giving..."

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Panic World

Society

Panic World

Critic Review

"This is the kind of thing I have absorbed and am aware of, but this breakdown dropped my damn..."

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Family Ghosts

History, Society

Family Ghosts

Critic Review

"...it felt really good to dip back into those old episodes. It made me feel like I had time..."

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Chess Piece: The Elián González Story

Documentary, History

Chess Piece: The Elián González Story

Critic Review

"...opens beautifully, with investigative journalist Peniley Ramirez taking you to the deadly..."

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Hush

True Crime

Hush

Critic Review

"Reporters Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas (of Bundyville and more) give the case justice, doing better..."

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Boj & Kate Have a Lot on Their Plate

Food, Society

Boj & Kate Have a Lot on Their Plate

Critic Review

"...presenter Kate Lawler and her husband, Martin “Boj” Bojtos, have a niggly, funny discussion..."

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Illuminated

Society

Illuminated

Critic Review

"What struck me, in particular, was how many of the close encounters described took place when..."

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Call Her Daddy

Comedy, Adult

Call Her Daddy

Critic Review

"...turned into a more informative, snappily edited listen...To the UK ear, Call Her Daddy can be an..."

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Season of Stuck

Self-improvement

Season of Stuck

Critic Review

"...it’s the perfect mix of personally relatable conversation and scientific understanding...gives..."

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From Now On

Society

From Now On

Critic Review

"It’s not always an easy listen, but the show is so thoughtfully produced that you want to go on..."

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Homegoings

Arts, Performing Arts

Homegoings

Critic Review

"...the storytelling, editing, and overall narrative structure alone sets it apart from a lot of..."

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In Their Shoes by Seanchoíche

Storytelling, Conversational

In Their Shoes by Seanchoíche

Critic Review

"And though Gogarty is the clear series winner for the sheer chutzpah of his attempt to throw moves..."

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Hollywood Africans

BIPOC, Entertainment (Pop Culture)

Hollywood Africans

Critic Review

"They’re watching the moments and nuances that white directors and filmmakers either didn’t think..."

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Slow Burn: Various Seasons

Society, History

Slow Burn: Various Seasons

Critic Review

"(Season: The Rise of Fox News) Unsurprisingly the new season of Slow Burn, on the rise of Fox News,..."

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The English Disease | Legacy

Society, Sports, Documentary

The English Disease | Legacy

Critic Review

"The narrative is peppered with a raw yet captivating energy that suggests football hooliganism was..."

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Where We Parked

Leisure, Comedy, Documentary

Where We Parked

Critic Review

"There is an episode about the 50’s Prime Time Cafe so long and so good that involves a lengthy..."

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Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o

Society

Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o

Critic Review

"Black Panther star Lupita Nyong’o tells wild and moving stories in Mind your Own…"

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