In The Dark

True Crime

In The Dark

Critic Review

"(Season 3 Updated) Madeleine Baran's team landed the plane, shining a light on how despite..."

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Talk Tuah with Haliey Welch

Interview, Comedy

Talk Tuah with Haliey Welch

Critic Review

"...the 22-year-old Tennessee native spends some time talking about her fame (“it’s crazy how I said..."

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Question Everything

Society, News

Question Everything

Critic Review

"Most compelling is Reed’s vulnerability and willingness to face scrutiny and question his own..."

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Who Killed Emma?

True Crime

Who Killed Emma?

Critic Review

"...an investigation by one journalist that leads to an extraordinary twist. Who Killed Emma?..."

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Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman

News, Commentary

Master: the allegations against Neil Gaiman

Critic Review

"Literary titan Neil Gaiman faces accusations of sexual abuse dating back to the 1980s. Tortoise..."

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Cursed

True Crime

Cursed

Critic Review

"...characterised by smart, sensitive and detailed storytelling. The series spans 10 episodes and..."

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The Coming Storm

Conspiracy, Society

The Coming Storm

Critic Review

"...entertainingly written listen, but I hope the ensuing episodes progress beyond the worlds of..."

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Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Books

Sara & Cariad's Weirdos Book Club

Critic Review

"I was surprised at how much I enjoyed Sara Pascoe and Cariad Lloyd’s audio version, Sara & Cariad’s..."

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Witnessed: Various Seasons

True Crime, Society

Witnessed: Various Seasons

Critic Review

"(Season: Night Shift) Adelstein delivers the story without exploitation."

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Everything is News

Comedy Fiction, Politics, Fiction, Comedy, News

Everything is News

Critic Review

"...thoroughly meta ...so far at least – a self-described “darkly satirical take on the centrist dad..."

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Joanne McNally Investigates (Various Seasons)

Conspiracy, Music, Society

Joanne McNally Investigates (Various Seasons)

Critic Review

"(Series: Furby's) The latest fun, self-aware “investigation” from the comic sees her calling up..."

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Noble

True Crime

Noble

Critic Review

"We were mildly impressed with "Noble." Rebecca loved the suspense of the opening scene, but thought..."

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ACONIC

Society

ACONIC

Critic Review

"I've listened to the first two episodes, and both were superb. The second episode with Debby Soo,..."

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Ad Lucem

Fiction, TV & Film (Movies), Sci-Fi

Ad Lucem

Critic Review

"Fiona Shaw is one of our greatest living actors and brings her signature quality to Ad Lucem...but..."

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Feed the Queue

Arts

Feed the Queue

Critic Review

"What I also admire is that these recommenders focus on independent podcasts that are often lost in..."

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Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD

History, Society

Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD

Critic Review

"Host Chenjerai Kumanyika lays bare a raw and often shocking narrative of the NYPD’s..."

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Rebel Spirit

History, Society, Comedy

Rebel Spirit

Critic Review

"It’s got a real mission, it’s journalism but it’s funny but it’s making a real point. And then I..."

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Famously...

Society, Entertainment (Pop Culture), True Crime

Famously...

Critic Review

"(Series: Winona) As a narrator, Williams is likeable and sometimes reveals personal..."

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The Fun House w/ Kid N Play

Entertainment (Pop Culture), Music

The Fun House w/ Kid N Play

Critic Review

"Two Hip Hop legends interview MVPs of the culture. Don't pass on this one. This is The Fun House..."

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Blood on the Dance Floor

True Crime, History, LGBTQ

Blood on the Dance Floor

Critic Review

"(Updated) Key to the success of this gripping series is the empathetic presentation of Jordan..."

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Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order

Music, History

Transmissions: The Definitive Story of Joy Division & New Order

Critic Review

"...panache and insight. Its jump-around style reminds me a little of Radio 1 documentaries, which..."

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Backfired: The Vaping Wars

Health & Wellness

Backfired: The Vaping Wars

Critic Review

"Lara loved hearing their real-time investigation into the latest vapes, as well as Neyfakh's..."

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Drowning Creek

True Crime, Society

Drowning Creek

Critic Review

"Rebecca thought it was mid, and too dense to follow. Toby believed it was needlessly complicated..."

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The Worst Podcast

Documentary, Society, Comedy

The Worst Podcast

Critic Review

"...trust me on this one—he(Zweig) has an uncanny ability to crack people open during an interview..."

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What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O' Doherty

Comedy

What Did You Do Yesterday? with Max Rushden & David O' Doherty

Critic Review

"...delightful...really mastered the art of talking about nothing. It’s slightly amazing that nobody..."

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Shell Game

Society, Technology

Shell Game

Critic Review

"The resulting series can be a little shaggy and uneven at times, but the underlying oomph of..."

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Scamtown

True Crime, Comedy

Scamtown

Critic Review

"Presiding over these quirky tales are Emmy-nominated filmmakers James Lee Hernandez and Brian..."

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How To Do Everything

Comedy

How To Do Everything

Critic Review

"How to Do Everything isn’t just full of life tips, it’s also a survival guide for the sort of..."

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Master Plan

News, History

Master Plan

Critic Review

"...it’s a riveting exposé that will leave you wide-eyed and questioning the very foundation of..."

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1 Dad

Comedy, True Crime

1 Dad

Critic Review

"As a character study, #1 Dad is fascinating....over several electrifying episodes, they have an..."

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Swindled

History, True Crime

Swindled

Critic Review

"Apparently "power corrupts", it seems that so does money. Swindled examines some of the most..."

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World of Secrets

True Crime

World of Secrets

Critic Review

"If such flippancy seems inappropriate in a case that involved at least 19 murders, then I might..."

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Dangerous Memories | Tortoise Investigates

Society, True Crime, Documentary

Dangerous Memories | Tortoise Investigates

Critic Review

"It’s a harrowing tale of brainwashing – and ripe for a reimagining from the likes of Sofia Coppola,..."

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Conspiracy, She Wrote

Society

Conspiracy, She Wrote

Critic Review

"This podcast is fascinating, frustrating, enlightening, and disheartening. It forces the listener..."

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Hysterical

Society, Mental Health, Investigative

Hysterical

Critic Review

"...Taberski’s interviewing style is warm, witty, and engaging. His subjects are clearly comfortable..."

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Short Cuts

Society, Personal Journals

Short Cuts

Critic Review

"...the long-running BBC Radio 4 podcast notable for its concision and its experimental..."

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Listen Very Carefully

TV & Film (Movies), Comedy

Listen Very Carefully

Critic Review

"Cast member from legendary British sitcom 'Allo 'Allo discuss the episodes and dive into trivia..."

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Music and the Mind

Music, Health & Wellness

Music and the Mind

Critic Review

"Music as therapy is as long ­established as it is fascinating, and Dervish’s Shane Mitchell and..."

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The Rise and Fall of Oasis

Music, History

The Rise and Fall of Oasis

Critic Review

"... a nostalgic romp through the band’s songs, swagger and legacy."

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The Real Carrie Jade

True Crime

The Real Carrie Jade

Critic Review

"...so many breathtakingly brazen acts of falsehood over six gripping episodes that it’s hard to..."

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Campfire Radio Theater

Fiction

Campfire Radio Theater

Critic Review

"Turn the lights out, and gather round the wireless. Prepare to be scared as we head back to the..."

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Inconceivable Truth

Relationships, Society

Inconceivable Truth

Critic Review

"The story wobbles a line along the well-trod Nature vs Nurture theme. But it also considers the..."

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Radio Atlantic

Society

Radio Atlantic

Critic Review

"(Episode: A Hard Pill To Swallow) ...a sensitive and thought-provoking examination of sobriety..."

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In the News This Week

Comedy, News

In the News This Week

Critic Review

"If proceedings sometimes feel a little amateurish, the listener can reflect that this is also part..."

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The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi

True Crime

The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi

Critic Review

"Lara liked the set up but was left wondering what was true or not. Toby waited for an explanation..."

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Rock ’n Roll Birder

Leisure, Pets, Nature

Rock ’n Roll Birder

Critic Review

"...ticks the hirsute hipster box (check out his Instagram of the same name) who trades his..."

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Off the Telly

TV & Film (Movies), Entertainment (Pop Culture)

Off the Telly

Critic Review

"The podcasting pair review new small-screen shows, frequently going off-topic, and in bonus..."

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Tested

Sports

Tested

Critic Review

"You listen for the deep historical research, the blend of interviews and archival tape, and the..."

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Sportly

Society, Sports

Sportly

Critic Review

"Like Sportly does best, they’re giving a full overview of the history of the Olympics and how it..."

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Violence Week

Society, Documentary

Violence Week

Critic Review

"Violence Week not only shines a light on the first-degree effects and turmoil but also steps back..."

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Unsinkable

Fiction

Unsinkable

Critic Review

"The sound design is impressive — this is a pod best heard on headphones — and the cast acquit..."

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Tanis

Sci-Fi

Tanis

Critic Review

"Where is Tanis? What is Tanis? Is Tanis real? Podcaster Nic Silver is trying to find the answer to..."

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Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter

Fiction, Mystery

Tom Slick: Mystery Hunter

Critic Review

"Wilson is well cast in the title role, an Indiana Jones-meets-Edmund Hillary figure bursting with..."

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Policing Protest

Society

Policing Protest

Critic Review

"Policing Protest is simultaneously highly relevant and completely out of date. The BBC’s home..."

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Sing It Pink

Society, History, LGBTQ

Sing It Pink

Critic Review

"The songs can be a little musical theatre for my taste, and I would have liked some more dynamism..."

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Miss Me?

Society, Personal Journals

Miss Me?

Critic Review

"Even your reviewer — who is categorically not in the core demographic — can appreciate why the..."

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Perfect Day With Jessica Knappett

Comedy

Perfect Day With Jessica Knappett

Critic Review

"Trains of thought run hither and thither on Perfect Day with Jessica Knappett, which is amiably..."

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Late To The Party With Grace Campbell

Comedy, Interview

Late To The Party With Grace Campbell

Critic Review

"Her unfiltered bluster is the perfect fit for fellow oversharers...Social butterfly Campbell wants..."

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Borough Talks

Food, Society

Borough Talks

Critic Review

"...like a wander around London’s Borough Market...bringing out their enthusiasm and recommendations..."

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Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession

Paranormal

Paranormal Activity: True Tales of Possession

Critic Review

"Sloat is a big fan of spiritual exploration, so he’s perfectly placed to introduce the..."

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Dream Space

Society, Visual Arts

Dream Space

Critic Review

"...second season of Manchester venue Factory International’s fun and inspiring podcast...dose of..."

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You Probably Think this Story's About You

Storytelling, True Crime, Women

You Probably Think this Story's About You

Critic Review

"Brittani Ard is a skilled storyteller willing to bring to light some of her darkest moments...You..."

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Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Religion, History

Misquoting Jesus with Bart Ehrman

Critic Review

"Why do I find all this so absorbing? After all, I’ve never believed in any of it. I suppose one..."

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SNAFU with Ed Helms

True Crime, News

SNAFU with Ed Helms

Critic Review

"(Season 2) The first episode of Snafu was good but the second one, about the risky things this..."

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Haunting

Paranormal, Fiction

Haunting

Critic Review

"...quirky premise but the stories have been good and well produced...the storytellers do a really..."

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And Away We Go! with Georgia King

Travel, Comedy

And Away We Go! with Georgia King

Critic Review

"...it was so good, I kept going and going until I listened to every single one. These episodes fly..."

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Mission Implausible

Comedy, Society, News

Mission Implausible

Critic Review

"...this conspiracy is a lot of fun. I mean, the fact that people think this is true speaks to how..."

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Where's Dia?

True Crime

Where's Dia?

Critic Review

"...kicked things into high gear in episode two...they all sound so believable, so it’s a real..."

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Flashpoint

True Crime

Flashpoint

Critic Review

"Cole Acasio unpacks the chilling events that rocked the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta and draws..."

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One of Us with Fin and Chris

Society, Comedy

One of Us with Fin and Chris

Critic Review

"...interviews, improv segments, rich sound design, and tons of creativity. Underneath the silliness..."

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The True Story of the Fake Zombies

History, Music

The True Story of the Fake Zombies

Critic Review

"...the makers of The True Story of The Fake Zombies have bungled it. The first instalment of the..."

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Finding Satan

Fiction, Drama

Finding Satan

Critic Review

"Comparative Religion student Sarah Lyons is on a quest to discover if The Devil really exists. Will..."

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The Lost Archive of James Baldwin

History, Documentary

The Lost Archive of James Baldwin

Critic Review

"...a sweetly surprising documentary... It’s enhanced and highlighted by sensitive soundwork by the..."

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Extreme: Muscle Men

Health & Wellness, History, Society

Extreme: Muscle Men

Critic Review

"(Series: Muscle Men) ...a couple of episodes in and it’s certainly pumping iron....it’s a fun,..."

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How to Write a Book

Literature, Books, Business

How to Write a Book

Critic Review

"...doesn’t quite unlock the secret of inspiration...If the contributors can keep focused, this..."

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Americast

News

Americast

Critic Review

"...diligent and immediate...superseded in relevance — and contextual detail…"

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Sideways

Society

Sideways

Critic Review

"...the business is not immune to criticism — and not just from bereaved relatives who can think of..."

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Lost Hills

True Crime

Lost Hills

Critic Review

"(Season: Dark Canyon) The panel all thought this 10 part series was way too long. The panel gave it..."

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Society

Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Critic Review

"(Mini-Series: The Arc of Love) Esther Perel, who is not only admirably tough with her clients but..."

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You Must Remember This

TV & Film (Movies)

You Must Remember This

Critic Review

"...immersive, illuminating, atmospheric guide..."

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Dr Goodvibes

Fiction, Drama

Dr Goodvibes

Critic Review

"...the captivating storyline quickly drew me into an obscure call-show world. For seasoned fiction..."

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Jon Holmes Says the C-Word

Health & Wellness, Personal Journals

Jon Holmes Says the C-Word

Critic Review

"Holmes brings a stoic humour to the topic, often scripted but always with a service to the..."

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The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast

Music

The Miserable Metal Mind Podcast

Critic Review

"One for all you metal fans! Neil, Paul, and Simon discuss whats new (and what's classic) in the..."

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Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train

Conversational

Alexei Sayle's Strangers on a Train

Critic Review

"...so mild-mannered, one wonders whether the old Trot is taking us for some elaborate ride. ..."

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This Is Propaganda

Society, History, Marketing

This Is Propaganda

Critic Review

"I don't say that podcasts are important lightly. This one? This one I think is one of the most..."

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5-4

Politics, Government, News

5-4

Critic Review

"Every episode, no matter the subject matter, gives me at least one moment that has me laughing out..."

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Our Ancestors Were Messy

History, BIPOC

Our Ancestors Were Messy

Critic Review

"Nichole is a masterful storyteller, the way she pulls us through episode one...It’s full of really..."

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Bronwyn

True Crime

Bronwyn

Critic Review

"It’s hard to listen to yet another tale of a woman vanishing and society shrugging its shoulders,..."

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Backed Up

Society, Documentary

Backed Up

Critic Review

"Not only does their name and so much of the language around their show include many delightful..."

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Because the Boss Belongs to Us

Music, LGBTQ

Because the Boss Belongs to Us

Critic Review

"To be honest, I’ve never thought much about Bruce Springsteen, but listening to Jesse and Holly..."

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Even If It Kills Me

Music, Conversational, Storytelling

Even If It Kills Me

Critic Review

"If you were someone who watched behind-the-scenes videos about your favourite bands or big events..."

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Nationly

Politics

Nationly

Critic Review

"Sara Sadhwani and Juan Diego Ramirez bring their expertise and ability to clearly explain political..."

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State of Play: Summer Games

Sports

State of Play: Summer Games

Critic Review

"Not essential, but interesting enough...then much of what surrounds the Olympics is upside down..."

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Today with tonies

Kids & Family

Today with tonies

Critic Review

"It’s fine, though hosts Sam and Tim are so upbeat it makes your eyes water, with their terrible..."

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Think Big, Buy Small

Business

Think Big, Buy Small

Critic Review

"Rather than just have the professors opine on their own expertise and research, it has a really..."

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In Our Time

History

In Our Time

Critic Review

"...the brilliance of In Our Time lies in both its broad applications, such as better understanding..."

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Los Guardianes de La Espada

Spanish

Los Guardianes de La Espada

Critic Review

"Es muy difícil que te enganches y te conviertas en fan de Los Guardianes de la Espada si no te..."

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LISK: Long Island Serial Killer

TV & Film (Movies), True Crime

LISK: Long Island Serial Killer

Critic Review

"Following the disappearance of a woman in Long Island, the police discover four sets of human..."

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Politickin'

Politics, Society

Politickin'

Critic Review

"The podcast, which has been in development for more than a year, also promises other influential..."

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Harry and Paul Are Devious

Comedy, True Crime

Harry and Paul Are Devious

Critic Review

"...so far this is one to swerve, due to a decent concept being overshadowed by the mindless yap of..."

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