Self Help

Mental Health

Self Help

Critic Review

"It’s another great, original series from him, one that might get you to rise from your January..."

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The Telepathy Tapes

Society, Spirituality, Science

The Telepathy Tapes

Critic Review

"Well, I say investigate. You could call it something different. You know how Danny Robins’s show..."

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The Binge Cases (Various Seasons)

True Crime

The Binge Cases (Various Seasons)

Critic Review

"(Season: Scary Terri) Kevin said, despite having lots to work with, the podcast never really takes..."

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Trump 100

Politics

Trump 100

Critic Review

"Generally, the vibe here is newsy rather than opinionated. In a media ecosystem hooked on spurious,..."

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The Mother of it All

Parenting

The Mother of it All

Critic Review

"Jessica is perfectly poised to explain this idea of seeing and experiencing the world differently..."

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Phonograph

Society

Phonograph

Critic Review

"All this time I just thought I was listening to nice stories on This American Life, but Phonograph..."

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Nobody Should Believe Me

Personal Journals, True Crime

Nobody Should Believe Me

Critic Review

"Andrea is the perfect host, she notices things about these cases that we wouldn’t notice on our..."

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Ghost of a Chance

History

Ghost of a Chance

Critic Review

"Ghost of a Chance‘s atmosphere is borderline cinematic. Roper’s voice is an easy guide through this..."

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The Hole Truth

Commentary, Conspiracy

The Hole Truth

Critic Review

"Marnie Duke guides us, with beautiful soundscape, through storytelling and interviews, down the..."

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Drifting Off with Joe Pera

Sleep, Comedy

Drifting Off with Joe Pera

Critic Review

"...one of the funniest, best written shows out there and I cannot imagine falling asleep to it...."

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Little Devils

Society

Little Devils

Critic Review

"...upclose, jaw-droppingly well-crafted show....felt like I was a private observer and that it..."

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That Sinking Feeling

Conversational, Mental Health

That Sinking Feeling

Critic Review

"This is a beautifully made podcast. (Stories are interwoven with a chorus voices from people..."

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The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby

True Crime

The Con: Kaitlyn’s Baby

Critic Review

"..while the first episode is a masterclass in suspenseful storytelling, subsequent instalments..."

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The Pitcairn Trials

True Crime

The Pitcairn Trials

Critic Review

"...gripping...A fully strange and truly awful true crime tale, it’s handled with impressive..."

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The Armie HammerTime Podcast

Personal Journals

The Armie HammerTime Podcast

Critic Review

"HammerTime will probably only be interesting as long as Hammer remains in a bad place, mining away..."

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Virtually Parkinson

Conversational

Virtually Parkinson

Critic Review

"Over the edited half-hour he gamely filled in the longueurs with mildly interesting personal info,..."

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Khloé in Wonder Land

Conversational

Khloé in Wonder Land

Critic Review

"Even Khloé Kardashian’s PR person can’t summon much more than half-hearted enthusiasm for her..."

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The Good Whale

Society, News

The Good Whale

Critic Review

"Toby thought it did a good job raising questions about the ethics around taking an ill-prepared..."

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Last Dance

Sci-Fi

Last Dance

Critic Review

"...dark fantasy series ambitious in scope and scale...Throw in a mysterious sect – the Bleeding..."

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Sandra

Drama, A.I., Fiction

Sandra

Critic Review

"...expert cast...in the Gimlet Media AI thriller...it soon becomes clear there’s a line not to be..."

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Dream Sequence

Fiction

Dream Sequence

Critic Review

"Exceptional actors. Fabulous production. And a fun—in a terrifying way—story!"

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What Happens Next?

Society

What Happens Next?

Critic Review

"What Happens Next? steers clear of conjecture and relies heavily on facts, research, data analysis,..."

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Cement City

Society

Cement City

Critic Review

"Cement City se siente a veces como si estuvieras en Doctor en Alaska pero sin encanto, sin..."

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UnReality

Fiction, Books, Storytelling

UnReality

Critic Review

"It isn't so much Talia Augustidis's voice that supplies the magic in UnReality. Her tone is..."

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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

History, Religion

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Critic Review

"I felt at home, this was so much of what I really though I’d dedicate my life to. But even if you..."

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abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast

History, Travel

abandoned: The All-American Ruins Podcast

Critic Review

"This isn’t just a beautiful podcast, it isn’t just about abandoned spaces, it’s art that is both..."

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Static: A Party Girl’s Memoir

Women

Static: A Party Girl’s Memoir

Critic Review

"...it’s so theatrical...In between pieces of the story you’ll hear interviews with Ashley’s..."

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The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

Rewatch, TV & Film (Movies)

The Severance Podcast with Ben Stiller & Adam Scott

Critic Review

"Equal parts recap and behind-the-scenes confessional...Tuning into The Severance Podcast feels like..."

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Advice For and From the Future

Technology, Society

Advice For and From the Future

Critic Review

"Advice For and From the Future is a beautiful, inventive advice show for curious thinkers that puts..."

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Kill List

True Crime

Kill List

Critic Review

"I just don’t love true crime that much and this sounded like something too hard core and not very..."

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The Alarmist

History, Comedy

The Alarmist

Critic Review

"This IS a comedy podcast. The light-hearted ones are just a blast. I know that over the years RENT..."

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How To Do Everything

Comedy

How To Do Everything

Critic Review

"...is like opening up a tiny box that explodes in your face with a mixture of fun music and playful..."

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True Crime Reports

True Crime

True Crime Reports

Critic Review

"...tells a gripping and unusual story, works perfectly well piped straight into one’s ears. But..."

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Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring

True Crime, Government, Politics

Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring

Critic Review

"Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring, though a little slow at times, does a great job of unpicking..."

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Hyperfixed

Documentary, Society

Hyperfixed

Critic Review

"Spirito investigativo e umorismo caustico permeano Goldman mentre accompagna i suoi ascoltatori nel..."

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Shipping Forecast

News

Shipping Forecast

Critic Review

"The comfort of the familiar when the world goes to hell is something that the Church has ditched..."

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Comfort Eating with Grace Dent

Food

Comfort Eating with Grace Dent

Critic Review

"Comfort Eating hilariously, and often poignantly, celebrates “the food we eat when no one is..."

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The Unborn

True Crime

The Unborn

Critic Review

"It's lousy with foley and repetitive tape. There's zero suspense. Its actor recreations are so bad..."

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Proper Tasty with Tom Kerridge and Chris Stark

Food, Comedy

Proper Tasty with Tom Kerridge and Chris Stark

Critic Review

"...cheerily co-hosted by chef Tom Kerridge and broadcaster Chris Stark...Effervescent Angela..."

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In Dark Corners

Investigative, Society

In Dark Corners

Critic Review

"...a series which, it feels, no one wanted to have to make. Renton goes back in time to trace the..."

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Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

Investing, Relationships, Business

Money For Couples with Ramit Sethi

Critic Review

"He is Ester Perelesque with a prenup, this is a less-soft version of Where Do We Begin? Ramit is..."

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Cover

True Crime

Cover

Critic Review

"(Season: Stakeknife) That these events are only a generation past is chilling to consider. Listen..."

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Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

Drama, Mystery, Fiction, Books

Sherlock Holmes Short Stories

Critic Review

"...complete with gentle sound production and excellent narration from Bonneville. With a fantastic..."

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Syntax

Fiction, Drama, Sci-Fi

Syntax

Critic Review

"Socially awkward linguist Silas accepts a job offer from the mysterious Vincula Organisation. From..."

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Arts Educators Save the World

Interview, TV & Film (Movies), Arts, Performing Arts, Society

Arts Educators Save the World

Critic Review

"There are so many thoughtful things his teacher Linda Tough does for her students to help them have..."

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Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

History, Politics

Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra

Critic Review

"It’s riveting. It’s shocking. It’s well researched, smartly crafted and entertaining."

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Decisions, Decisions

Society, BIPOC

Decisions, Decisions

Critic Review

"Mandii and Weezy have the conversations we all have in private on a public platform. They talk..."

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Sistas Who Kill: A True Crime Podcast

BIPOC, True Crime

Sistas Who Kill: A True Crime Podcast

Critic Review

"Their playful banter, combined with their commitment to expose tragedies in the Black community,..."

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Partial Veil

Drama, Fiction

Partial Veil

Critic Review

"Strange things are afoot in Baron North Dakota. Will local police officer Josie Ward uncover the..."

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Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud

Fashion & Beauty, Society

Fashion Neurosis with Bella Freud

Critic Review

"We need a little more. Actually, perhaps we need a little less; if we lost the blether where Freud..."

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Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery

True Crime

Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery

Critic Review

"The panel all liked the series for its historical rewind and solid journalism, but they did find..."

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Therapuss with Jake Shane

Comedy

Therapuss with Jake Shane

Critic Review

"...excellent (and humorous) interviewing skills. It’s my go-to podcast for when I’m in the mood for..."

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Comedy, Women, Conversational, Celebrity

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Critic Review

"...what a joy! In every conversation, timeless truths about life, love, and aging are unveiled with..."

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Serial

News, True Crime

Serial

Critic Review

"(Season 4)...the producers and reporters behind this iteration are at pains to show just how far..."

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The Political Scene | The New Yorker

News, Politics

The Political Scene | The New Yorker

Critic Review

"...lively round-table discussions ...each show offers a well-rounded look at the topics impacting..."

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Love Me: Delejos

Society

Love Me: Delejos

Critic Review

"Delejos offers listeners a beautiful unfolding of the emotions and events that followed for Piñero...."

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Joanne McNally Investigates (Various Seasons)

Music, Conspiracy, Society

Joanne McNally Investigates (Various Seasons)

Critic Review

"(Series: Avril Lavigne) This is a fun one that I absolutely loved for its aughts nostalgia and..."

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Uncanny Valley | WIRED

News, Technology

Uncanny Valley | WIRED

Critic Review

"Fresh and accessibile, it’s a surprisingly entertaining listen—one that is sure to leave you..."

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Inconceivable Truth

Society, Relationships

Inconceivable Truth

Critic Review

"This is one of those rare stories in which a deeply personal narrative collides with a hidden..."

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The Spy Who

History, True Crime

The Spy Who

Critic Review

"Far from jumping on the bandwagon, podcast series The Spy Who has proved ahead of the curve...All..."

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Un(con)Trolled

Fiction, Drama

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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Hysterical

Society, Investigative, Mental Health

Hysterical

Critic Review

"...produces his sharpest work yet...Taberski tumbles down the many rabbit holes surrounding the..."

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Noble

True Crime

Noble

Critic Review

"A classic investigation of a mystery, done exceptionally well. Quiet and classy, Noble is an effort..."

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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

"If you’ve ever paid even a scintilla of attention to these two subjects, you’re probably familiar..."

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Hang Up

Relationships

Hang Up

Critic Review

"This podcast by Zakiya Gibbons, Caitlin Pierce, and Ben Montoya successfully marries the delicious..."

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Dodger Blue Dream

Sports Talk, Storytelling, Baseball

Dodger Blue Dream

Critic Review

"...Now, this is no sports-recap podcast. Instead, each episode plays a bit like a documentary-style..."

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Better Offline

Technology

Better Offline

Critic Review

"...hosted by Ed Zitron, the punchy and puckish media personality, that feels like a fresh shot in..."

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So True with Caleb Hearon

Comedy

So True with Caleb Hearon

Critic Review

"“So True” rises to the top because of Hearon’s sharp comedic chops. Besides being a giving..."

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Club Shay Shay

Sports, Society, Conversational

Club Shay Shay

Critic Review

"...there’s no denying how compelling it is to watch him have deep and exploratory conversations..."

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Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

History

Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society

Critic Review

"Smart and witty, Lister discusses her topics with the expertise of academia and the sass of a..."

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Unpacking Peanuts

Visual Arts, History, Entertainment (Pop Culture)

Unpacking Peanuts

Critic Review

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

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The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

Comedy, TV & Film (Movies)

The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

Critic Review

"...feels like reconnecting with an old friend and picking up right where you left off, no matter..."

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The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Books, Fiction, Drama

The Mysterious Affair at Styles

Critic Review

"...in a glossy adaptation of Christie’s debut novel The Mysterious Affair at Styles (Audible) we..."

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We're Here to Help

Comedy

We're Here to Help

Critic Review

"The problems aren’t serious per se ...And the answers aren’t especially serious, or even helpful..."

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Second Life

Business, Arts

Second Life

Critic Review

"The in-depth interviews showcase how unique and unconventional our careers can be — and that..."

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Tested

Sports

Tested

Critic Review

"Though this series doesn’t follow transgender individuals, it does provide important context that..."

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Now on Netflix

TV & Film (Movies)

Now on Netflix

Critic Review

"...a great way to promote their main content through another media format. There’s a reason people..."

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Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)

Entertainment (Pop Culture)

Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)

Critic Review

"...send you into an existential spiral about the fleeting, intense nature of our online lives and..."

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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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Operation Seal Bay

True Crime, Society

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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Extrasensory

Documentary, True Crime

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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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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Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o

Society

Mind Your Own with Lupita Nyong'o

Critic Review

"...delivers funny, surprising and heart-rending tales from the modern African diaspora....Nyong’o..."

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Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce

Sports, Comedy, Women

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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Critics at Large | The New Yorker

Entertainment (Pop Culture), Society, Arts

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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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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Deep Cover

True Crime, History

Deep Cover

Critic Review

"(Season: The Nameless Man) ...twisty, novelistic narrative that unfolds never feels excessive or..."

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In The Dark

True Crime

In The Dark

Critic Review

"Their staggeringly ambitious account, filled with heartbreaking revelations and heroic acts of..."

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Ripple

Investigative, News

Ripple

Critic Review

"...a haunting and essential reframing of one of the most significant environmental calamities of..."

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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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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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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 Belgrano Diary

Politics, History

The Belgrano Diary

Critic Review

"...The series is full of riveting audio...The series is full of riveting audio: O’Hagan’s..."

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Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything

Society

Benjamen Walker's Theory of Everything

Critic Review

"(Season: Not All Propaganda is Art) ...getting to know these writers and their work, seeming at..."

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Chameleon: Various Seasons

TV & Film (Movies), True Crime

Chameleon: Various Seasons

Critic Review

"(Season: The Michigan Plot) delivers a novel’s worth of vivid characters, so tragicomic they feel..."

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Tortoise Investigates (Various Seasons)

News

Tortoise Investigates (Various Seasons)

Critic Review

"(Season: Elon’s Spies) The sound design indulges in some corniness—the powerful man-child’s..."

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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 Modi Raj from The Economist

Politics, News

The Modi Raj from The Economist

Critic Review

"...paints a vivid portrait of a world power through a meticulously reported biography of its..."

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The Rest Is Classified

History

The Rest Is Classified

Critic Review

"It would be fair to call The Rest is Classified the British version of Blow Back...Does The Rest is..."

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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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