Comedy
Critic Review
"Although I approve of the low-key tone from a socio-political point of view, these talking points..."
Science, Society, Spirituality
Critic Review
"...the series makes a compelling case that there’s something deep and profound we do not understand..."
Health & Wellness, Society
Critic Review
"This show is aimed at a younger demographic and Saujani brings an almost pleading vulnerability to..."
Women, Society
Critic Review
"The host-less format is a risk—the episodes don't have a particular unifying theme or message about..."
Society
Critic Review
"(Season 2) ...even better than the first...The stories themselves are engrossing. They take twists..."
Investigative, Mental Health, Society
Critic Review
"The most engrossing podcast Dan Taberski has produced since Missing Richard Simmons... While the..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"There’s something unsettling about Thrasher’s ability to weave a narrative that feels both personal..."
Society, History
Critic Review
"Throughout eight episodes, Kumanyika interweaves personal narrative with rigorous research on the..."
TV & Film (Movies), Comedy
Critic Review
"It's a cliche to praise podcasts for effortless chemistry, but it should be no surprise that a trio..."
Society, Documentary
Critic Review
"Though Goldman has only produced two episodes so far, the series proved immediately addictive and..."
Music, History
Critic Review
"Even if you don’t care about Wonder, you should care about what Morris cares about: He is always..."
Society
Critic Review
"The format works well. It's rare to hear guarded people open up, but something about reading..."
Society, News
Critic Review
"I have heard the whole series, this barely takes you to the end of episode one. Even if you already..."
Documentary, Science
Critic Review
"It’s a well-produced and researched story of Nasa’s space shuttle programme...I have a few quibbles..."
Society, Documentary
Critic Review
"I have listened to a number of dreadful and gushy celebrity interview shows lately and Rosenthal’s..."
Horror, True Crime, TV & Film (Movies)
Critic Review
"Kevin thought [it] was better than its click-baity title implies. Toby and Rebecca felt the series..."
Business, Climate, Society
Critic Review
"One of the most illuminating episodes was the November 8, 2023 show Groundwater Wars, in which the..."
Entertainment (Pop Culture), Music
Critic Review
"Part satire, part comedy, but mostly a showing of musical prowess, this is a podcast where the..."
Performing Arts
Critic Review
"I recommend this show to all listeners, not just podcasters. Again, the show serves as a beacon..."
Rewatch, TV & Film (Movies)
Critic Review
"I like the fact their show isn't a bunch of bros trying too hard to be funny with endless banter..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"Miller’s habit of centering himself at every juncture is off-putting. Kill List’s central premise..."
Society
Critic Review
"The Illuminator is like a great thriller wrapped in an artist’s mystique from a time when sketches..."
Fiction, Music, Comedy, Drama, Comedy Fiction
Critic Review
"The production is amazing, the actors are obviously top notch, and there are jokes packed into..."
Society
Critic Review
"Everything about Donora is fascinating...The fact that these people’s lives are so intertwined and..."
Documentary, True Crime
Critic Review
"...reminded me of cracking open a novel I’ve been looking forward to. the story is even more..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"(The Cotton Club Murder) Dramatic-to-the-point-of-parody voiceovers and a lurid determination not..."
Society, News, History
Critic Review
"...timely podcast, Eric Marcus of Making Gay History slowly and sensitively peels open the hateful..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"It is eye-opening to learn how the industry works and inspiring to hear the brave women fighting..."
Fiction, Drama
Critic Review
"Expect engrossing writing, plenty of atmosphere and some ethical hand-wringing. Up In Smoke is our..."
Artificial Intelligence, Society
Critic Review
"Hosts Kevin Pereira and Gavin Purcell explain everything simply and clearly — with even a few jokes..."
Rewatch, Society
Critic Review
"Rob and Britta are producing with the same level of care they are somewhat (I think) nostalgic for,..."
Society, Music
Critic Review
"Soul Music is the podcast that absolutely has my highest cry-rate...the emotional impact its all..."
Society
Critic Review
"I am a geriatric millennial but this show always felt like I was on a direct line with Megan,..."
Parenting, Society, LGBTQ
Critic Review
"I hope Marlo keeps going, I wish there were more of her, and I hope we get to hear from dozens of..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"...love a true crime series that's action and goal-oriented...the timing right now is critical to..."
Politics, News
Critic Review
"...we listen as Ober and Rosin hang out with these self-described patriots and hear about their..."
Mental Health, Health & Wellness
Critic Review
"She has a podcaster bro onside: Begin Again is a sister podcast to Steven Bartlett’s The Diary of a..."
Drama, Fiction
Critic Review
"A hunt for his brother sees Dylan infiltrate the mysterious Ignotia organisation. A claustrophobic..."
Politics
Critic Review
"In such congenial company, the Archbishop seemed sufficiently relaxed that he could gloss the whole..."
Comedy, True Crime
Critic Review
"Lara said she hasn't heard a con artist story quite like this. Kevin liked how "#1 Dad" teetered..."
Business, Society
Critic Review
"Grocery, technology, and the pharmaceutical industries are all on deck with Organized Money. The..."
History
Critic Review
"(Series: Brighton Bombings) The Northern Irish novelist Glenn Patterson has expertly written and..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"Both Kevin and Rebecca thought "Criminal Attorney" is a good story, if not a "color-by-numbers"..."
Society, News
Critic Review
"Question Everything is a heartfelt endeavor, earnest in its desire to solve a very real problem...."
Music
Critic Review
"Thomas Leblanc treats us to a true mélange of fame, fortune, and the cultural mechanics that went..."
Comedy, History
Critic Review
"It’s a study of America we’ve never had before. Everything about this show is thoughtful, unique,..."
Music
Critic Review
"(Season: Groupies) Groupies does a good job of conveying the perceived glamour and licentiousness..."
History, Society
Critic Review
"(Episode: Russell Brand) As someone who loved Brand’s radio show and enjoyed interviewing him a..."
Literature
Critic Review
"Initially, I found her cool tone a little off-putting, but every episode offered some fantastic..."
True Crime, Society
Critic Review
"(Season: Night Shift) Lara thought the story played out like a medical thriller film. Toby found..."
Society, Pets, News
Critic Review
"...in un solo istante, tutta questa inutile tensione si è sciolta nel morbido abbraccio della voce..."
Society
Critic Review
"Parlare d’amore, a cuore scoperto, e riappropriarsene senza contenerlo in schemi preimpostati è..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"Reporters Leah Sottile and Ryan Haas (of Bundyville and more) give the case justice, doing better..."
Documentary, History
Critic Review
"...opens beautifully, with investigative journalist Peniley Ramirez taking you to the deadly..."
History, Society
Critic Review
"...it felt really good to dip back into those old episodes. It made me feel like I had time..."
Society, Entertainment (Pop Culture)
Critic Review
"...really funny, entertaining and actually informative...fact filled and nuance filled, too, giving..."
Society
Critic Review
"This is the kind of thing I have absorbed and am aware of, but this breakdown dropped my damn..."
Society, Food
Critic Review
"...presenter Kate Lawler and her husband, Martin “Boj” Bojtos, have a niggly, funny discussion..."
Adult, Comedy
Critic Review
"...turned into a more informative, snappily edited listen...To the UK ear, Call Her Daddy can be an..."
Society
Critic Review
"What struck me, in particular, was how many of the close encounters described took place when..."
Arts, Performing Arts
Critic Review
"...the storytelling, editing, and overall narrative structure alone sets it apart from a lot of..."
Self-improvement
Critic Review
"...it’s the perfect mix of personally relatable conversation and scientific understanding...gives..."
Society
Critic Review
"It’s not always an easy listen, but the show is so thoughtfully produced that you want to go on..."
BIPOC, Entertainment (Pop Culture)
Critic Review
"They’re watching the moments and nuances that white directors and filmmakers either didn’t think..."
Society, History
Critic Review
"(Season: The Rise of Fox News) Unsurprisingly the new season of Slow Burn, on the rise of Fox News,..."
Sports, Society, Documentary
Critic Review
"The narrative is peppered with a raw yet captivating energy that suggests football hooliganism was..."
Comedy, Leisure, Documentary
Critic Review
"There is an episode about the 50’s Prime Time Cafe so long and so good that involves a lengthy..."
Books, Arts
Critic Review
"As if the plantations of the Deep South weren't awful enough, Kirk Battle adds some cosmic horror..."
Fiction, Drama
Critic Review
"It’s an interesting form of narrative fiction that accurately reflects the genre, without your..."
Society
Critic Review
"Black Panther star Lupita Nyong’o tells wild and moving stories in Mind your Own…"
Society, Parenting
Critic Review
"The discussion was smart and relevant, though I would like to hear a little more from Ghey herself...."
History, Entertainment (Pop Culture)
Critic Review
"...first episode started off a little stiffly and poshly, but once Cookney and Douglas got stuck..."
Comedy, Society
Critic Review
"Brace yourself for infectious hysteria: this raucous gigglefest hears comedians Harriet Kemsley and..."
Society, True Crime, Documentary
Critic Review
"Kevin was intrigued by the theory it was their societal station that made them targets. Toby really..."
News
Critic Review
"...much more knowledgeable and professional operation. Because the BBC mandates impartiality, the..."
Politics
Critic Review
"...improved since its chaotic first episode, but is still a bit incoherent. It now offers an..."
Politics
Critic Review
"...the best podcast about American politics by miles and one of my favourite podcasts about..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"...it’s horrific listening – and a testimony to the bravery of those speaking out."
Politics
Critic Review
"It’s genial and listenable, but sorely lacks the cantankerous and (sometimes excessively)..."
Politics
Critic Review
"(Updated: ...their analysis is insightful and their ability to be outraged all over again by every..."
Politics, Society
Critic Review
"If you miss Silver you might try his new podcast...He’s as sharp as ever, but the hosts don’t gel..."
Health & Wellness
Critic Review
"Wentworth is an excellent host, allowing the narrative to document the tragedy and travesty of the..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"(Season 3) The sheer scale of his loss is hard to fathom...just as In the Dark is rigorous in..."
Educational, Interview, Arts
Critic Review
"The stories and insights are complex, thoughtful, and enriching. Through open, intentional..."
Reality TV, Documentary
Critic Review
"(Season: Thrill Seekers) it is best to go in with fresh ears, as I did. Instead of spoiling the..."
Personal Journals, Society
Critic Review
"...hosted by the poised and entertaining Hannah Fry...Each episode is a story seen through a..."
History, Music
Critic Review
"...freewheeling, Americana-immersed...an addendum for the liner-note completists. The presenter..."
Society, Technology
Critic Review
"...the year’s most deeply satisfying moment of podcast schadenfreude. The heart of this series lies..."
Society, Conversational
Critic Review
"(Series 3) ...Theroux managed to get some interesting stuff out of her. In a crowded sleb-interview..."
Conspiracy, News, Investigative
Critic Review
"(Series 2) What’s refreshing about Spring is that she doesn’t make conspiracists or online haters..."
Business
Critic Review
"...about Sebenius is that he has a tremendously gravelly, reassuring and slightly soporific voice,..."
Fiction, Mystery
Critic Review
"Based on a real person who studied things some people think aren't real, the "Tom Slick: Mystery..."
Visual Arts, Entertainment (Pop Culture), History
Critic Review
"...delightful series...The veteran trio and their producer Liz Sumner have an easygoing rapport,..."
TV & Film (Movies), True Crime
Critic Review
"(Season: Dr. Miracle) ... the rise and fall of "doctor" Robert Young seemed wholly predictable...."
History, Music
Critic Review
"It’s a sharp and expansive account of the making of music, the forging of friendships and the kind..."
Comedy
Critic Review
"The first episode was oddly specific but also felt relatable. This show has a sense of silliness,..."
Comedy
Critic Review
"...perfect for those of us who go to bed early but still find ourselves googling bizarre questions..."
Commentary, News
Critic Review
"...it’s not an easy listen. Some of the descriptions of the sex are explicit and upsetting. The..."
True Crime
Critic Review
"...an investigation by one journalist that leads to an extraordinary twist. Who Killed Emma?..."
Interview, Comedy
Critic Review
"The podcast is kind of all over the place. The podcast continues to bounce around from subject to..."