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Science
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"Easy-going. Easy-to-understand. Straight from the source. Mars never sounded so good! Fascinating."
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"The format is familiar from a thousand other podcasts: two friends shooting the breeze about their…"
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Games
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"Almost too creepy! The host's voice is sinister and the stories are disturbing. If you like…"
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"I salute and appreciate the valuable efforts of podcasts such as CHECK YOUR HEAD. They may be heard…"
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"Time flies when you're listening to the Skypodcast. It's like one minute, you're listening to the…"
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"Right away, I liked that Brymer doesn’t just retell these horrific and tragic events. She attempts…"
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"From 1619, I learned about aspects of the history of slavery, and past and present discrimination…"
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History
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Relationships
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"Through these interviews, Bill Hoversten succeeds in sending powerful messages to people across the…"
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"The first episode was surprisingly detailed. I appreciated the fact that the narrator included…"
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Sci-Fi
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"If you’re into narrative science fiction podcasts, this right here is your goddamn jam. "
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"A show which includes a uniquely interactive opportunity for the listener to peer through the…"
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Comedy
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"I didn't know much about Sia except she wears a wig to conceal her identity. But in this podcast,…"
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Personal Journals
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"The whole episode sorta had this...rambling charm. I was into it."
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Sports
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"A good podcast to help teenagers (and all of us) find small techniques to manage lockdown blues."
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Comedy
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"There are, of course, umpteen celebrity interview podcasts out there. Often they’re hosted by…"
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True Crime
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"Bala and Maguire have a lovely rapport, excellent reporting skills and can tell a story with just…"
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Music
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"Did I think that I knew everything about Pet Sounds? Yes. Did this episode reveal novel, nuanced…"
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"A podcast about teenagers means a podcast about the internet. None of it sounds nice: cancellation,…"
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Nature
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"BirdNote—bite-sized, sound-rich, and meticulously researched—is your ticket to knowing a little bit…"
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"I found myself half cringed out and half compelled by the show’s campy theatrics. Danny Robins (the…"
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Comedy
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"Grounded with Louis Theroux, which is in its second season, remains one of the most reliably…"
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Society
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"The host, Sophie Carter-Kahn, has a voice that is equal parts smooth and bright. She’s All Fat is a…"
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True Crime
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"Marissa’s[narrator] delivery is on the wooden side, but no matter since the recordings alone make…"
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Society
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"Not that, on the podcasts, they never make factual mistakes. But when they do, listeners tell them…"
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Drama
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"This hugely entertaining podcast, scripted and hosted by Haunted presenter Danny Robins, combines…"
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Comedy
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"Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast is equally insightful but a different kind of fun. I like the way their…"
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"The difficulty with such podcasts lies in finding a balance between the adrenaline of the…"
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"This is a slick podcast, with a fruity, dramatic feel from Somethin’ Else, who know what they’re…"
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Music
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"A plethora of ludicrous noir-ish sound effects, added to inappropriately sweet background music,…"
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News
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"Mair has always been brilliant at switching between different moods, from silly to serious, and…"
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Storytelling
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"Baker has amazing access to those involved, including Isis fighters (though I don’t think he should…"
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Drama
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"Dafne Keen and Alice Lowe are among those providing the voices as the podcast neatly skips between…"
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Society
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"I thought this was beautifully made and, as someone who – like Zakia – has never considered…"
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Comedy Fiction, Travel
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"Comedy as we know is subjective right, and this type of sarcastic folly may not appeal to some…"
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History
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"Atomic Hobo is in the finest tradition of the sort of independent podcasting that thrived before…"
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True Crime
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"Brilliantly murky."
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Arts
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"The atmosphere is the cool, reasoned discussion of the ideal university seminar — one held at 8am…"
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News
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"There are many podcasts dedicated to unstructured chat about the news, and it is very, very easy to…"
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Society
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"In the vein of Russell Brand’s interview style, Jamil can often dominate conversation. But at its…"
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Drama
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"Listening requires a sensitivity to language and rhythm that places the show more in the sphere of…"
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Comedy
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"After all, the characterization, plot, and thematic foreshadowing are all essential to the…"
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True Crime
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"Paradise, steered by a British journalist and an Irish radio presenter (who, unfortunately, spends…"
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Comedy
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"As Theroux himself puts it, the show is a mix of “the celebrated, the controversial, and the…"
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Arts
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"For a podcast about rule breakers, the format of the show is simple. But the idea of exclusively…"
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Society
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"The best part of the show is their lambasting of terrible movies, although their interviews with…"
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History
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"What better way to portray oral history than through audio? The show is a moving and valuable…"
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Society
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"Listening to an episode of BGDIT feels like going to the pub with your mates. Fun, carefree,…"
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Arts
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"(Katy Hessel) Her intelligent interviewees make for fascinating listening, bringing to life a…"
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History
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"Read reviews of this podcast. Listened to this episode. It took a little getting used to the…"
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Sports
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"The Shamrock is hands down the best podcast for Notre Dame football. Pete & Matt do a great job…"
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Documentary
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"A simple structure, but an effective one: Combi is a great interviewer, especially of young people,…"
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True Crime
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"Pandora Sykes, of The High Low podcast fame, is an excellent host, her script and presentation…"
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Music
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"DJ Semtex has been one of the UK’s greatest hip-hop experts for more than two decades, with a…"
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News
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"While Code Switch undoubtedly covers weighty topics, they break down overarching issues to make…"
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Society
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"While it might sound like a heavy listen, Gates and Jones break down topics to make them…"
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Kids & Family, Science
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"It’s aimed at kids, but let’s face it, this sort of intel would smarten up some adults too."
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History
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"But in our universe the BBC went cold on posh, nepotistically advanced middle-aged white men and…"
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Travel
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"The episodes, which are much like vignettes, are set to music, and they soothe as much as they keep…"
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History
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"What’s impressive about Campu is how artfully it tells intimate stories like this one alongside the…"
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Society
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"Anything for Selena is wise to always return to the personal, centering the power Selena holds in…"
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True Crime
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"The show is well researched, if somewhat pulpy at times. The details of the show are gripping,…"
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TV & Film
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"Consider listening to this frequently funny and poignant podcast as a kind of daily koan."
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Sci-Fi
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"Brian Cox is a major coup adding much needed depth, and experience to the sadly mentally detoring…"
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History
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"Read reviews of this podcast. Listened to this episode. It took a little getting used to the…"
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Interview
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"Over on 5 live, Munchetty was excellent too: fluent, welcoming, professional but not without…"
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News
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"Each started well. Barnett, used to a three-hour rolling news show, had to work hard to squeeze…"
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Comedy
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"Peter Curran and Patrick Marber are back and as sleepy and funny as ever. Now on its seventh…"
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Relationships
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"I can’t get enough of hearing how families work, and Carr coaxes everyone to talk as honestly as…"
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Health
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"I didn’t wholly agree with the first 10-15 minutes of this podcast which was a discussion about…"
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Drama
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"This is a good drama to get stuck into: great writing, believable performances, excellent sound…"
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Conversational
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"**Update - Predictably, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s podcast Archewell Audio is boring and a…"
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Relationships
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"Relatively is most enjoyable as an evocation of the forgotten textures of ordinary life in…"
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History
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"The whole thing is on Spotify and is a masterpiece of old-school broadcasting. MacGregor, a genial,…"
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Society
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"It isn’t often that I listen to people from different generations, willing to disagree with each…"
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Sci-Fi
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"And yet, what they’ve created is bilge that is so bad it’s on the same level as Charles Chilton’s…"
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Educational
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"The magic of this podcast is how it facilitates the sharing of academic knowledge beyond the…"
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News
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Nature
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Politics
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News
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"Together with their regular mixtapes, audio is front and center for this not-for-profit social…"
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Arts
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"The format is simple, with some host narration and two-way interviews spliced with archival…"
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History
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"The greatest joy of this podcast is the access it grants us to the archives of the public…"
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Drama
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"The characters within The Cipher are outstanding with a truly stellar cast of talent on display."
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Conversational
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"The first episode of Harry and Meghan’s podcast Archewell Audio introduces a world where chefs…"
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History
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"You’re Wrong About is much livelier than your average history podcast, and that’s largely due to…"
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Comedy
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"And fittingly for this strange year, Bananas unexpectedly wound up being one of the rare highlights…"
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Conversational
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"But this isn’t your average interview podcast, mostly because Harry and Meghan don’t actually do…"
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Society
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Personal Journals
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"What results is a heady combination of ted talk, literary reading, rousing impromptu lecture…"
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Science
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"As a person with an extreme aversion to creepy-crawlies, I tuned in with trepidation, but an hour…"
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Arts
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"The Allusionist, Helen Zaltzman’s words and language podcast, is always up for a Christmas special,…"
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Health
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"The hosts explain why we experience cravings really well. It’s important to recognise why your body…"
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Music
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"Borromeo brought Beethoven to life in 4 works. A nice change of pace for Tiny Desk. "
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Sports Talk
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"As a big NBA fan I really enjoyed this episode. The section with Duncan Robinson was phenomenal."
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Documentary
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"Sanders has a lovely speaking voice, as does Robinson, but this felt like a conference panel, an…"
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Society
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"Fixing public Ed is a huge challenge and so important. Glad it is being talked about. "
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Technology
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"First time listening to the podcast. Alta Vista episode was interesting, especially how Alta Vista…"
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History
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"Newkirk does an excellent job of showing how the conditions spiraled out of control in New Orleans…"
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Society
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""I want that to be inspiration to other people — by embracing the vulnerable side of myself, but…"
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Music
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"Eve gets interviewees such as fashion designer Henry Holland or paralympian Olivia Breen to explain…"
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Music
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"Mobo award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown chats to the musicians of the London Philharmonic…"
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History
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"Marc Fennell, fab Aussie podcaster of It Burns and Nut Jobs, investigates a single cultural…"
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Music
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"A new podcast in which music manager Adrian Sykes interviews successful people of colour in the UK…"
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TV & Film
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"There are plenty of “actors talking” podcasts: this one, by casting platform Backstage, doesn’t…"
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Documentary
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"A timely listen amidst the rollout of the COVID vaccine, and thoughtful glimpse into the prolific…"
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Personal Journals
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"The show is a bit of a mind-bender to describe, but you could say it’s an ambiguously fictionalized…"
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Society
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"And another podcast full of secrets. In Bed of Lies, we hear from seven different women who formed…"
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Relationships
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"I’ve spent a week listening to strangers airing their cupboard skeletons and I feel all the better…"
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History
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"More secrets in The Log Books, the podcast that uses the records of the old London Lesbian and Gay…"
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True Crime
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"Setting the tone for the rest of the series, Midnight Son starts out with a legend passed down by…"
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Adult, Society
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"There’s a lot to unpack here, but it never feels tedious. I learned a lot and felt like I was…"
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Books
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"My Gothic Dissertation claims to be the first PhD thesis delivered in podcast form. The execution…"
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Daily News
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"This Post Reports episode is worth all 64 minutes of your time."
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"Reveal’s reporting is consistently astounding, and this series is no exception."
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Documentary
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"In its tenth season, Radio Ambulante continues doing what has made them a household name in…"
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Personal Journals
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"Anton explores the multifaceted nature of grief and shares his experiences of reckoning with…"
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"You can’t help but root for her amazing spirit to help her beat this disease so she could live an…"
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"A story about a submarine at the bottom of the Chicago River teaches us about media, the study of…"
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TV & Film
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"The podcast is very entertaining. The dialogue between the hosts and guests of the show is often…"
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History
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"The show’s title may make it seem like an explicitly political project aiming to remind listeners…"
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"Catalina May and Martín Cruz are extraordinary documentarians; they develop all the stories on Las…"
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Food
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"This is a podcast in which humor and journalism go hand in hand. Un podcast donde el humor y el…"
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Personal Journals
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"If you listen to California Love, I hope you start with “Prologue,” which is as poetic a piece of…"
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Documentary
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"The mixture of storytelling, reporting, and audio taken from inside a violent neo-nazi group is…"
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Documentary
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News
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"Interweaving the personal and the structural, Paul’s story is a deeply moving tribute to Daphne and…"
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"Let Wonder be your gateway into Lost Notes: 1980, an expansive series about a decade that shaped…"
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History
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"It’s exactly what I want from a magazine’s podcast — an important story, beautiful writing,…"
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Travel
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"Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala (formerly Pindrop) came out at the perfect time. From the Quechua…"
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"Other Men Need Help’s third season deftly, poignantly, and hilariously dissects the construct of…"
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Documentary
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"Episodes like “Insomnia Line” are why Radiolab remains relevant nearly 20 years into its run."
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Technology
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"The journey that co-host PJ Vogt takes us (and his co-host Alex Goldman) on will leave you with a…"
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Society
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"Every episode, Francisco describes his father through beautifully sound designed scenes while he…"
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Personal Journals
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"This 25-minute piece feels more and more urgent as we — and Boen — grasp at the straws of reality,…"
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News
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"This was one of those shows I could not press play on fast enough each time it dropped into my…"
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Arts
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"Her subjects are meandering, eccentric, and occasionally almost desperately normal, but in…"
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Documentary
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"Expertly crafted by host Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr., Resistance has an energy unlike anything else I’ve…"
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Society
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"In Clear+Vivid, Alan Alda is a very empathetic interviewer and does a great job of getting White to…"
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Kids & Family
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Storytelling, News
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"I loved the topics covered and the people interviewed."
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"This series is at once sweeping and intimate, and its themes resonate far beyond the boundaries of…"
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History
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"It’s an interesting piece all the way until the last line, which put me on my knees. Let that be a…"
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"Amended tells stories of women who have largely been written out of history, but whose efforts…"
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"The attention to detail is lovely in the sound design, but the writing is what really transports…"
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Technology
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"Throughout the episodes, I was thinking to myself that if our leaders would do this thought…"
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Sports Talk
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"Though this Radio 5 Live podcast, about women’s football, has only one host – former New Zealand…"
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Storytelling
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"A new Audible Original that dramatises the true tale of two female pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary…"
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Adult, Society
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"It’s a schaden-fraud podcast – one of those where a smooth-talking CEO persuades people to part…"
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Comedy
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"They’re back! Middle-aged ladies of letters Joan (Julia Davis) and Jericha (Vicki Pepperdine)…"
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Storytelling
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"While the podcast series has healthy doses of treasure, duelling and swashbuckling, it also…"
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Society
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"And, finally, on Radio 3, a quieter mystery. The Myth and Mystery of Anja Thauer...Thauer killed…"
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True Crime
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"Presented and researched by veteran investigative reporter John Sweeney, this is as gripping as all…"
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Drama
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"Actually, domestic chores became too dangerous for me as I binged on episodes in the BBC’s third…"
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Society
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"This gorgeously produced four-part series takes her(Zakia Sewell) from her love of The Cuckoo into…"
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Personal Journals
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"The best way to describe this award-winning story is as poetry in sound. Not only is it literally…"
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Music
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"Enjoyed it. The right length and provided a nice glimpse into Margo's relationship with Willie as…"
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Sports Talk
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"I love these two basketball nerds. Love how the NBA off season is back! It's crazy, Lowe and…"
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Sports Talk
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"Holy crap, realized the NBA draft is coming up so I had to listen to this pod to understand what…"
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Technology
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"If origin stories, entrepreneurship and the internet fascinate you, listen to ‘Web Masters.’ ‘Web…"
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Drama
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"Ghost Tape really is a heavy hitting audio drama at it’s best with Kiersey Clemons who is also an…"
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Comedy
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"Didn't know much about Chelsea Peretti before. Was fun to hear about how she made music album all…"
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Interview
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"This is in interesting podcast where the podcast host interviews other podcasts/hosts. I am a fan…"
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Music
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"Front Row’s John Wilson is known as a presenter and interviewer with a knack for getting creative…"
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Comedy
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"Full disclosure: I do not play computer games. Despite my lack of basic knowledge or, indeed,…"
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Health
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"This is for vegans, or anyone inclined that way, and is hosted by actor Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood…"
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Music
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"Early episodes of Dolly Parton’s America provide compelling context to her work as a groundbreaker…"
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Comedy
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"Already a fan of Smartless and Neil. A great mashup. There are moments where Neil starts answering…"
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Music
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"Love the band again. It was nice to hear Broken Record get to inspirations of their sound. Thai…"
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Music
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"Love the band. Love the podcast. Love the breakdown. "
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Business
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"I loved it! Kai and I go way back so it's always good to hear his smooth jazzy voice."
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Music
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"I didn't really think I wanted to hear inspo on a song based off of suicide. But I did. It was a…"
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Mental Health
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"This episode really provides perspective during this challenging election/post election time. Dave…"
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Health
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"This podcast is a must listen for all women. It gives you perspective and an understanding on how…"
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Drama
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"Audible’s High Strangeness is a daft paranormal drama...McShera gives it a lot of gusto and this is…"
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Thriller
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"For anyone who likes creeping dread, The Piper, just out on BBC Sounds, is excellent. I listened…"
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Drama
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"This is a gripping tale of weirdness, coincidence and conspiracy theories. The sound,…"
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Comedy
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"When I don't know what to listen to, I'll search for a comedian I like and listen to whatever…"
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Comedy
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"I found this pod after Bowen Yang joined the cast of SNL. This ep is pretty self explanatory, but…"
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Society
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"Some lighter fare from Crooked Media: Keep It is a perfect combo of pop culture and current events…"
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Movies
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"The Rewatchables is probably my favorite podcast, perfect for a road trip. Every episode follows…"
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Interview
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"This was very interesting. Glen Greenwald broke the Snowden story, so hearing his perspective on…"
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Sports, NBA
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"Still intrigued by the Whistleblower podcast four episodes in, but things are getting a bit…"
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Sci-Fi
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"I always though Star Trek was pretty nerdy, but after listening to this podcast episode, I've seen…"
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Sports Talk
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"Total NBA stats nerds discussing the French prospect Killian Hayes. As a first time listener, I was…"
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Society
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"Tamer brings his ever charming South East London swagger to a completely unique podcast on Global…"
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Interview
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"While West is clearly doing all the talking in this special episode, Joe Rogan does a good job of…"
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Interview
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"West is a man who discusses multiple, unrelated topics simultaneously; at one point, he compares…"
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Kid News
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"In 10 minutes or less, the episodes of this current affairs show feature “the stuff grown-ups are…"
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Interview
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"Kanye West talked for nearly three hours straight -- circling around topics like his relationships…"
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Sports
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"Whenever I don't know what to listen to (and I don't have any pressing recommendations from…"
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Music
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"It was a decent introduction. Most of the podcast was DJ Khaled heaping a lot of praise on Lil…"
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Politics
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"Everytown: The Hamptons delivers the story of the Bel-Aire, a Southampton, NY motel that housed a…"
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Politics
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"The podcast’s breadth is astounding, covering everything from China’s heavy investments in Africa,…"
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Hobbies
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"Each episode is crisply edited and bursting with positivity. After I finished the first, about…"
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Personal Journals
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"This established tension, between the real creator and her fictional avatar, gives the story extra…"
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Comedy
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"This week, two familiar voices in Southern California radio debuted an all-new podcast. They’re not…"
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Society
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"Kara Swisher’s new interview podcast for the New York Times bills itself as an investigation of…"
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Storytelling
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"Within this episode, there are 2 stories, but the one I'm submitting my review for is the story,…"
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Comedy
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"Since moving to London, Baxter has been hosting interviews and doing voice tracking for digital…"
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Society
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"If you enjoy taking a fresh, data-driven look at what is happening in the world today this may be…"
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History
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"The show works—and never feels preachy—because it follows a novel format. While many history…"
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Society
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"This newest offering from Sound Africa asks us to take a look in the mirror and grapple with the…"
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Personal Journals
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Politics
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"The Fault Line, produced by Somethin’ Else, is a clear and classy listen. Informative, too:…"
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History
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"Two Minutes Past Nine' shows how the failure to take this threat seriously in the past has led to…"
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Society
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"You and Me Both' is grounded in politics, but in the episode and clips available for review, the…"
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Comedy
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"So I am going out of order and I just listened to the first episode of SmartLess w/ Dax Shepard as…"
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Society
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"Both Claudia and Finneas have very calm and soothing voices, which makes the podcast very pleasant…"
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Music
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"Hip-hop star Kweli has been putting up this weekly show since July 2019, and has bagged some big…"
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Documentary
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"First, Driving the Green Book. Presented in beautifully modulated tones by broadcaster-educator…"
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Comedy
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"Maya Rudolph is such a delight. The team still rag on Sean Hayes...LOL. I guess its a running gag…"
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Sports
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"It was the 50th Anniversary of the historic USC vs. Alabama college football game on September 12."
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True Crime
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"Couldn’t get through the episode because i wasn’t a fan of the story telling style. The background…"
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News, Politics
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"I listened to this episode based on Seb's review earlier. It was amusing in the first 15 min as he…"
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Politics, News
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"Funny commentary on the Bob Woodward interviews with President Trump. The host is knowledgable…"
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Documentary
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"But while there is poignancy in the stories shared here, the overwhelming tone is of warmth and…"
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Comedy
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"Alas, SmartLess is not that much different than the above podcasts, except that in many ways, it’s…"
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News, History
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"Last year, to mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the BBC released a ten-part…"
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Sci-Fi
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"[The Pod Directive] has refreshingly side-stepped the more in-the-weeds aspects of Trek fandom, and…"
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Comedy
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"Alan Partridge is a man of many talents, and “Father, rambler, broadcaster, writer, presenter,…"
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Documentary
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"The interview subjects "offer incredible insights and meaningful perspective into what travel was…"
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Drama
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"I will highlight two of my favourite characters from the podcast, but before that I want to also…"
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Society
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"The fact that there are only 5 episodes leaves plenty more to be desired. It seems as if there…"
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Technology
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"Been listening to this podcast for years as an Android developer. The duo running the podcast is…"
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History
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"Sistory Untold is a unique podcast hosted by sisters Marva, 26, and Sabrina, 23, which looks at…"
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Comedy
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"Alan Partridge has a podcast. Of course he does. I mean this two ways. First, of course Steve…"
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True Crime
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"Hometown: A Killing puts its own spin on the trend, offering true crime-meets-investigative…"
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True Crime
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"There’s this thing called the “age of imminent achievement”, where kids are at the cusp of a…"
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Sports
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"Bloodlines' fulfill the promise of the ESPN Investigates feed, which is to “feature investigative…"
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True Crime
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"The hosts feel relatable, and although they can get carried away in unrelated conversation, they…"
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Society
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"Nice White Parents provides an overdue contrast to the normal framework of research about racial…"
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Personal Journals
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"Hearing about the exponential challenge and unfamiliarity that international students face as well…"
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Comedy, Interview
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"Another episode I listened to on my way from SF to LA. I would say this was a pretty standard Bill…"
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Comedy, Interview
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"Listened to this on my drive down from SF to LA. A great discussion on Dax's insecurities and…"
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Comedy
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"Dream team of Arnett, Hayes, and Bateman make this podcast so enjoyable. There are a lot of comedy…"
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Sports
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"When it comes to ESPN podcasts, the bar is very high. “Bloodlines” comes up a bit short of that…"
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Interview
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"This podcast is all about Mike Tyson coming back to fight. Very surprising since Mike Tyson…"
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Sports
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"Perhaps these shows don’t sound interesting if you’re not that into football, but the stories are…"
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True Crime
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"There are a lot of dig-up-the-past investigative podcasts out there, many of which I avoid because…"
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Health
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"Dr Victoria discusses the connection between covid and oral health with Olivia. Super informative…"
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Comedy
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"The human experience isn’t a long one, but “Office Ladies” has indirectly shown me it matters, no…"
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Relationships
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"The first season is a bit patchy: you have to get used to Brown’s Texan y’all-drawl, and the…"
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Health
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"Organic Olivia talks to Dr. Burhene, a functional dentist, on the gut and oral microbiome…"
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Relationships
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"The intimate, casual atmosphere that they create in the episode gives the listeners a new,…"
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NBA, Sports
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"This new podcast series features a crime but no murder or missing person. But it does involve…"
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History
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"(Season 3- Battle for Boston) Neyfakh creates the artful impression of subtlety. His stories always…"
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Society
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"...the most distinguishing sound of “Nice White Parents” is Joffe-Walt’s narration, which is…"
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History
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"Exquisite writing and smooth narration from The Atlantic’s Vann R. Newkirk II paint a vivid picture…"
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True Crime
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"This was a very interesting episode. Richard Behar, Time Magazine journalist discusses his…"
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Health
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"In this episode Robb criticizes how all levels of government have handled covid perfectly. He goes…"
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True Crime
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"You know something is worthwhile when it’s a page-turner. Whether it be a book, a movie, a tv…"
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TV & Film
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"[Polly Platt] What makes the season particularly ambitious is the fact that Longworth built the…"
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Relationships
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"I’m not that target demographic. Still, I found Michelle a natural broadcaster. She has a…"
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Society
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"I don’t think I’ll be forgetting the first episode of Nice White Parents anytime soon. Nice White…"
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Television
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"Who's funnier than Alaska and Willam? Only Bianca Del Rio! This is a must listen for ANYONE, not…"
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Comedy, Relationships
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"This podcast is a must-listen for me every week, but I especially appreciated this conversation…"
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Entrepreneurship
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"Always wanted to listen to the guy that made Overcast. For any podcast nerd."
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Comedy
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"This is the only take on "WAP" that matters. (Besides Cardi and Megan's of course.)…"
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Relationships
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"Let’s start with entertainment value: It should be noted that the show is plenty fun to listen to,…"
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Society
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"...it quickly becomes apparent that the podcast is more interested in quick soundbites than a…"
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Relationships
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"There’s plenty of delightful banter between husband and wife – the episode is filled with that…"
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Relationships
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"And so it turns out that The Michelle Obama Podcast is entirely worth your time, not least because…"
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Fashion & Beauty
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"From his sister who joined the French Resistance against the Nazis to a psychic whom Dior consulted…"
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Society
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"While it makes for riveting listening, there are fundamental problems with Nice White Parents, or…"
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Sports
User Review
"Great episode! "
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TV & Film
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"[Polly Platt] The end result is a loving and passionate portrait of an accomplished, trailblazing…"
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Relationships
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"The way that they talk to people and about people, and about themselves is not only revealing, but…"
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Sports
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"Love when Bill gets deep into basketball and Parent Corner is always hilarious…"
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Drama
Critic Review
"Each of the four series feels like they are set out individually with their own storyline, yet…"
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Business
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"Another one from the Spectaular Failures pod that I can relate to. The pirvate equity, big box…"
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Business
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"Refreshed my memory on how huge Kodak was in the film picture world. A great example of how…"
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Music
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"She don't care what you think. She's Margo Price. I like it. Uncensored conversation about her…"
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Sci-Fi
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"Listening to the shows first five episodes its lead characters development has been utterly…"
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Health
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"There was no interviewee, which means it’s a lot of Robb Wolf talking. Lucky for him he has a lot…"
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Religion
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"Very smart professor discusses his wild adventures with Tibetan monks towards awakening. Worth it…"
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Sports
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"Loved this episode. For me the podcast is at its best when Bill talks basketball and TV/pop culture…"
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News
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"The second season of this gripping podcast takes a deep dive into the conspiracy theories…"
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Educational
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"[Expert guide to conspiracy theories series] It’s a definitive albeit slightly dry and academic…"
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Sports Talk
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"Good episode! "
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Music
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"What a great episode. I still haven't seen Hamilton, but I am ever so hyped to not only watch, but…"
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News
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"This audio thriller is hot on the trail of one of the most successful cryptocurrency scam artists…"
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Relationships
Critic Review
"Michelle Obama is great at making you feel like she’s your friend. That’s why her podcast is so…"
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Documentary
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"Regardless of what the investigation uncovers, Wind of Change irreversibly introduces a new…"
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Sports
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"Cool episode but how can Bill have Don Cheadle and Rob Lowe on, talk about their careers, and not…"
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Interview
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"Joe Rogan keeps it real, I appreciate his measured, smart viewpoints. It feels like Jon Stewart is…"
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Storytelling
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"Fun listening to the antecedent show to Dragnet, one of my all time favorite noire radio shows. The…"
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Interview
User Review
"This was a more logical episode of Joe Rogan. Jon Stewart talking a lot of sense in the landscape…"
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True Crime
User Review
"They did a great job, but didn't offer any new insight about the case. They definitely have better…"
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Sports Talk
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"The best podcast about the NBA…"
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Food
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"For my first podcast episode I thought it brought on an insightful view of what goes on in a French…"
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True Crime
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"The first episode of Hometown (there are six available) is slow to get going, weighed down by the…"
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Sports
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"Great episode! I love the Redraftables…"
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Television
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"Enjoy the banter between mary and Courtney "
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Daily News
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"Polling was so messy and a fail in 2016. They established more polling this year and Trump is…"
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Daily News
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"Very good, in depth reporting in a consumable time frame, a dependable podcast I go back to daily."
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Music
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"Dolly Parton, sorry Saint Dolly Parton, is such an American dream and institution that it’s about…"
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Literature
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"This episode taught me a lot about Sanskrit and the challenges of teaching a language that isn't…"
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Finance
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"Really informative podcast on the basics of personal finance "
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Relationships, Comedy
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"This episode is not my favorite, but still entertaining."
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Storytelling
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"I like listening to In Our Time before I go to bed, always relaxing to listen to some British…"
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Educational
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"Interesting and short enough listen for a quick lesson. I'm about to go for a run, so I'll do my…"
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Society
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"Easily understood. It's something, I feel like, you just listen to. It's obvious, but something we…"
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Comedy
Critic Review
"There’s no shortage of podcasts that follow the basic format of “Las Culturistas”: witty banter…"
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Comedy
Critic Review
"The longtime friends riff at breakneck speed on subjects both broad and niche. “Bodega Boys” is one…"
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Comedy
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"Early in the first episode of this scripted mockumentary from The Onion, there’s a skit that…"
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Comedy
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"It's been a while since I listened to the Ralph Report which is daily on Patreon. This once a week…"
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Society
Critic Review
"Inappropriate Questions examines the discomfort of not knowing what to say, finding the beauty in…"
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TV & Film
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"This brand-new series turns its focus to the movies claiming to be based on a true story and…"
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Comedy
Critic Review
"Though this breakout show from Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson has since become an HBO series,…"
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Comedy
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"The self-described mission of this show from the comedians Kid Fury and Crissle West is “throwing…"
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Comedy
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"The British hosts’ deadpan, often horrified commentary on this singularly unsexy smut is liable to…"
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Comedy
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"The regular hosts, Dan Schreiber, James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray and Anna Ptaszynski, have such…"
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Comedy
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"First time listening to this podcast, I started with the last episode! Ha. Halfway through it was…"
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Entrepreneurship
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"For our Podclub, we had to listen to this episode. They speak dollars a lot, but if you read…"
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Comedy
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"Haven't listened to Marc Maron in a while so I wanted to revisit his podcast. In this episode he…"
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Daily News
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"The Daily brings on Black female historian Dr. Berry to discuss the significance and history of…"
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True Crime
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"I love this podcast but especially this episode that discusses the infamous Lipstick Killer from…"
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Music
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"Do you only have 20 minutes for a quick sweat sesh? Queue up Dissect, the serialized music podcast…"
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Philosophy
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"If there’s one thing that motivates us to add another 10 pounds to the press it’s the thought of…"
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Comedy
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"Your gym hours will fly by."
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Food
Critic Review
"Buff your man-skills while squatting and limp away sore with The Manual’s shared knowledge on…"
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Music
Critic Review
"Insane true crimes, fire-starting antics, and drug benders of the most iconic musicians of all time…"
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Health, Fitness
Critic Review
"Imagine going on a fun run with the senior director of performance at Nike, Ryan J. Flaherty."
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Educational
Critic Review
"It’s safe to say The Art of Charm is a damn good motivational and self-improvement podcast. Dig…"
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Comedy
Critic Review
"Power through your workout knowing a post-flex beer and homie hangout is within reach. Drinkin’…"
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Interview, Comedy
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"Conan O’Brien brings his uncanny ability to chit-chat with celebs to the audio space in his podcast…"
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Fitness
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"It’s a little on the corny side, but with more than 40 years of fitness experience between the…"
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Fitness
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"Expect to learn a ton about the nutrition, training, coaching, and overall psychology of lifting a…"
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Movies
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"Not only will your mind be engaged, but you’ll also be laughing and in a good mood, making the run…"
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Comedy
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"This podcast is hilarious, informed, conversational, and optimal for a long treadmill or…"
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Sci-Fi
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"From the first few seconds, the ominous mood is set. Before you know it an hour or two has passed…"
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Philosophy
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"An academic conversation on how the US positions itself in the world in comparison to China and…"
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Storytelling
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"First full episode of StoryCorps I've listened to. Heartwarming and dads and their kids. Calming…"
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Politics
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"Having see a few Lincoln Project commercials vs. Trump this year, little was known about the…"
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Mental Health
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"At times it is hard to hear the Dalai Lama's voice and understand him. At no fault of his since he…"
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Sports Talk
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"I really like it. This is a young podcast that I think has legs. The host has an interesting and…"
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History
Critic Review
"A deft storyteller with a sonorous voice, Fowler’s passion for his material is palpable as he…"
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Politics
Critic Review
"Not only is the podcast impressive in the rigor of its reporting and the sleekness of its…"
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History
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"With each episode clocking in at around 10-20 minutes, Black History Buff is an elegant and…"
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Society
Critic Review
"The name of the podcast itself also has complex and deep roots: “Black Belt” originally described a…"
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History
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"Featuring interviews with experts, Black History Year provides crisp historical storytelling and…"
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History
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"Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and…"
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History
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"Though the production is simple—no music, slick editing, or sound effects—it speaks to the strength…"
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History
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"From Rodney King to George Stinney, Jr.’s sister to Reverend Earl Neil, a Black Panther who…"
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News
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"I never thought about living at Catalina Island...but this episode put it in perspective. I like…"
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Fashion & Beauty
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"From these early recordings of two friends telling stories about almost meeting Kanye or losing…"
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Daily News
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"I was looking for a podcast to explain what Juneteenth was and the history behind it. This episode…"
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Music
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"Not much to say on my end. I listened. Bob Boilen played. Gary Clark, Leon Bridges, and others…"
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Comedy
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"Impressionists take on the voices and personalities of British politicians to review the COVID-19…"
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Music
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"I've heard of RTJ occasional tracks on the radio. But listening now to the All Songs Considered…"
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Educational
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"I'd rate this podcast a 6 out of 10. I remember taking a religious studies class in school and was…"
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Music
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"Tom Hanks is just plain nice. He gives a well rounded history lesson of his life. Real talk and…"
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Interview
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"I'm a fan of both of these comedians and given that I typically would rate this a 9 out of 10 but…"
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Music
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"I rate this a 6 out of 10. at first I thought it was the actual blink-182 singers doing the podcast…"
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Investing
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"The "How to Buy a Home" podcast with David Sidoni is a practical listening experience, perfect for…"
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Multi-Genre
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"Blindboy interviews Emma Dabiri, who grew up in Ireland and is of Nigerian heritage, about African…"
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Comedy, Interview
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"This episode was ok and a good pastime. Didn’t really laugh that much. I did appreciate Conan…"
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Interview, Comedy
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"Robe Lowe was awesome. Gawd. The stories he have with Old Hollywood always has my ears. Laugh with…"
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True Crime
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"The story is just as bizarre as it sounds, and Gutman uses this seven-part series to recount Shin's…"
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True Crime, Comedy
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"The weekly podcast goes episode by episode through the series, recapping the stories with a perfect…"
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Society
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"Devastating. Disappointing that we did not learn this in our schools. In a time where Black Lives…"
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True Crime
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"You'll definitely find yourself looking over your shoulder more often after listening to this one. "
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True Crime
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"You're sure to be hooked from the start. "
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Comedy
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"Wow. Miriam Margolyes is nearly 80 and still loves to talk about sex. I nearly spat my tea out,…"
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True Crime
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"If you're someone who falls asleep while listening to investigative crime podcasts, then give…"
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True Crime
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"This podcast will draw you in and leave you guessing about one of the most iconic whodunit cases of…"
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Sports Talk
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"Only listened to the Reggie Bush interview at the 34 min mark after the USC - NCAA Ban expired. I…"
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Daily News
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"I liked this insightful inside look during the protest and riots. The beginnings of a reform and…"
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Sports
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"Someone that loves the NBA and the Dream Team from the '92 olympics. I like the behind the scenes…"
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Thriller
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"The trailer was scary... The initial episode was not as scary, but I get it. It is setting up the…"
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Multi-Genre
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"It’s a good idea to start at the beginning with The Blindboy Podcast and listen to the episodes in…"
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Science
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"Sometimes you have suspend belief in order to make the future. Science Fiction and Fantasy all have…"
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Comedy
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"Honestly, I didn’t know who Rose McGowan was but I love Louis Theroux’s work so I gave this episode…"
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Storytelling
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"A pretty harrowing episode of This American Life exploring US/Mexican immigration. We meet a child…"
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Mental Health
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"One of the wisest people in the world gives great advice on how to keep going in these trying…"
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Comedy
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"Tim Heidecker’s podcast temporarily transforms into a FM radio morning broadcast, full of good…"
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Relationships
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"This is one of the most underrated podcasts- rich stories told by the host, guest stars, and…"
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Music
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"I like this series but don't always know of the interviewees. Everyone knows Tom Hanks, though, and…"
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Music
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"This episode discussed how the form of the spotify stream is affecting the way songs are being…"
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Storytelling
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"The Ace Hotel at Palm Springs provides a backdrop for old myths and tales from a hot, sandy,…"
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TV & Film
Critic Review
"[Polly Platt] Appropriately titled “Polly Platt, The Invisible Woman,” the new season started its…"
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TV & Film
Critic Review
"[Polly Platt] Based on the first episode, the season won’t simply be an exploration of Platt’s…"
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Interview
Critic Review
"I quite enjoyed listening to his conversation with Musk, but I wouldn't download another show in a…"
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Personal Journals
Critic Review
"As an interviewee points out, the show is as forensic as Serial but about something utterly…"
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TV & Film
Critic Review
"[Polly Platt] YMRT is always an engaging, gossipy listen, but the deep exploration into one woman’s…"
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Documentary
Critic Review
"A rambling voyage of a podcast that leads Keefe down a labyrinth of rabbit holes as he susses out…"
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Society
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"I loved it!!! Such a comprehensive overview of cultural trauma on Indo- Caribbean’s!"
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Personal Journals
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"You could think of the show’s booking history as a map of the interviewer’s interests, or see the…"
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Movies
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"I really liked this listen. Paul made a funny comparison for C3P0 not being sentient like Data from…"
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History
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"You're Wrong About is not a new podcast but it's one that I've taken to hungrily since lockdown,…"
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Sports
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"I haven’t seen The Last Dance yet. I know about the hype since last year and really did want to see…"
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Music
Critic Review
"I was never much of a big podcast person pre-pandemic, so I’ve really enjoyed the audio worlds my…"
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History
Critic Review
"There are also any number of one-on-one interview episodes with noted historians and experts in a…"
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Mental Health
Critic Review
"Choose Your Struggle is a podcast that enables you to identify stressors in your life that could…"
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Relationships
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"Brown has dedicated her career to researching and speaking about vulnerability and courage, and if…"
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Technology
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"Overall, the message of Rabbit Hole isn’t that the internet is irredeemably bad, or that you should…"
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History
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"The timing couldn’t have been more strange. Floodlines is the best audio documentary to come out…"
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Personal Journals
Critic Review
"In probing themes of opportunity, rejection, and turning failure into art, Ratliff and his guests…"
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History
Critic Review
"Floodlines Is a Visceral History of Hurricane Katrina. Unfortunately for everyone, there has never…"
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Interview
Critic Review
"Russell Brand’s development from promiscuous addict to spiritual guru is almost too bizarre to…"
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Health
Critic Review
"What makes him (Dr. Chatterjee) effective as a podcaster is not merely his eloquence, but also his…"
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Relationships
Critic Review
"Unlocking Us does a great job of developing her theories on vulnerability and courage, and has…"
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Arts
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"If you’re the sort of person who looks for life inspiration by scrolling through Instagram, then…"
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Self-improvement
Critic Review
"An acronym for Healing, Empowerment, and Resilience, H.E.R addresses universal issues, such as…"
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Self-improvement
Critic Review
"The sun-tinted vibes of California saturate his show, which are juxtaposed with Roll’s past…"
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Society
Critic Review
"Dr. Santos knows how to make a compelling speech. She presents a comprehensive tool kit in a format…"
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Business
Critic Review
"Spectacular Failures doesn’t just abandon the familiar playbook for business podcasts – earnest,…"
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Books
Critic Review
"Whenever I ask friends to recommend self-help podcasts, How to Fail is invariably mentioned."
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Society
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"With a no-frills formula focused only on tried and true advice, NPR’s Life Kit series is essential…"
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Music
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"Perhaps my favorite part in this series is in the final episode when she tells the story about how…"
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Food
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"In conversation with musician and podcaster Hrishikesh Hirway, Nosrat is responding to voice memos…"
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Science
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"Alie’s energy infuses every episode with a forward momentum unmatched in most podcasts, and her wit…"
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Music
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"Dolly Parton’s America really has two storylines. These two narratives are woven together almost…"
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Personal Journals
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"The stories linger just enough to make a lasting impact, never running on long enough that they…"
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Personal Journals
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"As a listener, the ultimate end to this series would be for Ratliff to get the chance to talk to…"
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Drama
Critic Review
"Formally, the podcast is unpredictable, moving between memoir, reportage, fiction, even comedy."
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Comedy, Interview
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"...I can’t get it out of my rotation. A show like this, where Shepard pushes guests to tell deeper…"
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Sexuality
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"In Prest’s elaborately sound-designed productions, she whispers, self-examines, and confides,…"
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Relationships, Comedy
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"There is an aim at sexual education and liberation in a lot of the content they cover, specifically…"
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Science, Kids & Family
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"This science podcast is aimed at kids, though I'll be honest, I've learned plenty from it as well. "
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Daily News
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"Barbaro’s [Host] voice is earnest, urgent and slightly awed by his own importance — like his…"
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True Crime
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"CounterClock is a treasure trove for those who can’t get enough of cold cases getting to see the…"
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True Crime
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"Canadian journalist Nancy Hixt remains one of the most humane true-crime podcasters out there. The…"
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True Crime
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"Claire is an engaging storyteller — feisty, relentless, detailed, and strategic. Listen for her…"
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Drama
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"[The Case of Charles Dexter] The 10-part podcast from the BBC is an updated version of that…"
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Comedy
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"The closeness of the trio makes their episodes feel like listening in on their casual, everyday…"
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Music
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"Parton granted Abumrad quite a few sit-down interviews, and although seasoned Parton fans will find…"
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Finance
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"Why it works: 4 takeaways 1. Chemistry 2. Community 3. Consistency 4. They get listeners to the end…"
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Music
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"Do not miss the latest episode of the Talib Kweli People’s Party podcast and interview show. This…"
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Music
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"Of course, one of the most brilliant aspects of the show is how it deals with music. Podcasts on…"
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Comedy
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"While you know you’re going to get to know the guest, the surprise and joy of the podcast is the…"
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Music
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"Even the podcast’s tagline plays into the lore surrounding the star, promoting itself as “the story…"
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Music
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"The episodes have a lot going on. And for me that works. There are clips from the archives,…"
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Music
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"One annoyance: The clips we hear of Parton’s songs are often chopped-up and augmented unnecessarily…"
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Adult, Comedy
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"Call Her Daddy proves old stereotypes wrong: women aren’t just emotional relationship-seekers who…"
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Comedy, Adult
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"Call Her Daddy appears to be a harmless podcast about sex and relationships. It’s infuriatingly…"
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Music
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"This podcast is as much about Parton as it as about the nation. "
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History, Comedy
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"This amusing new podcast follows TV outings such as Drunk History and Horrible Histories in making…"
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Science
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"As part of the Guardian’s ongoing campaign on menopause awareness, last week’s Science Weekly…"
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Comedy
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"Julia Davis and Vicki Pepperdine’s judgmental, disgusting and thoroughly convincing agony aunts…"
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News
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"The show also kicked off a shift of the public’s interest from crime stories with clear-cut “bad…"
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True Crime
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"Hosted by the measured and confident Madeleine Baran, the journalism behind In The Dark is second…"
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Documentary, True Crime
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"It’s the first story to go from newspaper to podcast to TV show, complete with a plot twist that…"
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True Crime, Society
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"Believed is the ultimate example of a podcast that achieves near-impossible feats. Believed is…"
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True Crime
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"The show captures our current moment in which audiences want to hear stories about innocent people…"
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True Crime
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"...in an episode that comes relatively early in the podcast, Walker achieves something even she…"
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True Crime
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"But make no mistake, it’s the hypnotic host that makes Criminal an essential entry. And,…"
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True Crime
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"...perhaps the podcast’s biggest contribution to the genre is its exploration of genetic genealogy,…"
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True Crime
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"While inspiring a wave of knockoff I-could-probably-solve-that-cold-case amateur podcasts, Up and…"
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True Crime
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"It’s at once earnest and silly, irreverent and crusading, and can take credit for building an…"
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Drama
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"Carrier is an immersive podcast that left me on the edge of my seat. I’d recommend against…"
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Drama
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"...listening to Carrier is a completely different experience. Since I discovered what a neat…"
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Fantasy, Comedy Fiction
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"Alba Salix is the perfect mix of comedy and plotting: it feels more comedy-forward than most…"
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Comedy Fiction, Performing Arts
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"If the title and concept worries you, rest assured that the podcast parodies the concept and Mike…"
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Music, Comedy
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"Song Salad isn’t just its setup: it’s also a funny podcast hosted by two of the most loveable,…"
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Comedy, History
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"Julia Schifini (also of What’s the Frequency, Tides, and others) plays the part of the expert with…"
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Comedy Fiction
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"Wooden Overcoats is the epitome of a podcast sitcom: it’s episodic, so each new chapter has its own…"
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Comedy Fiction
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"StarTripper!! feels like a combination of Futurama, Galaxy Quest, and Cowboy Bebop; it’s…"
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Music, Comedy
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"Adejuyingbe and Breduow are shockingly impressive musicians, which makes their “punch ups,” the…"
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NBA, Comedy
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"I don’t know anything at basketball–I grew up in a family that was more stoked about operas than…"
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Comedy Fiction, Sci-Fi
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"It is the strangest thing I have ever listened to, and few things have made me laugh as hard or as…"
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Comedy
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"It’s a practice in absolute absurdity, especially for their poor, poor manager. Be sure to listen…"
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Comedy, Adult
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"It is mindless entertainment at its finest. The hosts are like your most boy-crazy friend from high…"
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Relationships, Comedy
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"The podcast is a reassuring pat on the back that celebrities are not perfect and neither are their…"
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Parenting
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"I love Motherhood Sessions for the heartbreaking specificity of each conversation and for the ways…"
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Music
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"KISS is my first favorite band. They introduced me to rock and roll. I bought the trading cards and…"
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TV & Film
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"Sometimes, it's a good idea to get a different perspective on something you love. Then again, it's…"
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Comedy
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"The irony of my relationship with Kevin Smith is I've never seen one of his films, yet I listen…"
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Comedy
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"At the beginning of the series, Garman was the sole host of the show except for when he would have…"
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Drama
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"HartLife’s new podcast series Unwell is a good example horror storytelling. Parts of the series…"
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Interview
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"I have listened to a lot of Rogan episodes over the past few months in order to try to understand…"
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True Crime
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"Markel is not around to tell his own story, but Over My Dead Body will include voices from the many…"
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History
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"I mention regularly in this column that I am allergic to crime podcasts in almost all formats – but…"
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Comedy, Interview
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"O’Brien is a really good fit for the medium, as it turns out. His weirdness translates well to the…"
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Travel, Comedy Fiction
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"The Mike Prowse Solo Travel Podcast is unclear about its blend of fact and fiction in its…"
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Movies
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"Nostalgia and biographical confluence feature heavily in the Ringer’s Halloween Unmasked, a new…"
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Self-improvement
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"Rich is insightful and really knows his stuff, and he’s a pro at getting his guests to share what…"
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Fitness, Health
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"The episodes are awesome interviews with super-successful people, and they span a bunch of…"
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Health, Fitness
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"It’s encouraging to hear the pros talk about how they have rough training days too (hey, don’t we…"
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Design
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"I’ve learned so much random information that I’ve gone on to share with friends or at…"
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History
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"If you’re a historian at heart, you’ll love this creative way to learn about people and events from…"
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Business
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"It leaves you with that same sense of accomplishment you feel when you’ve finished a great training…"
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Fitness, Health
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"This podcast is my go-to because it’s the perfect mix of humor and serious motivational…"
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True Crime
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"The result is often chilling, sometimes disturbing, but definitely something you won’t be able to…"
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Music
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"What makes “Song Exploder” stand out is the unique way in which Hirway presents them. Instead of…"
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News
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"[Season 3] The third season of Serial starts off with host Sarah Koenig introducing the place where…"
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Comedy Fiction
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"Bubble is a hilarious sci-fi spin on modern hipster culture. This is a type of story that really…"
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Society
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"Too often, depictions of the Middle East feature generalizations with sensational stories and…"
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Relationships, Comedy
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"I love that they tackle dating issues from both a female and male perspective, and I also love that…"
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Society
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"Whether you are single or in a relationship, you'll relate to, learn from, and cry with these…"
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Comedy, Relationships
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"I've never felt less alone in struggling with being emotionally available in relationships, and…"
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Spirituality
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""Almost 30" is self-described as a podcast "inspired the transition from [your] twenties to [your]…"
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Relationships
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"This is a good one for those of you looking to get back out there. Holding myself accountable to…"
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History
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"While rooted in fact, much of the podcast sounds like the plot of a disaster movie — though, given…"
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Food
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"That’s when the podcast sparkles, telling the stories behind its distinctive products. Suddenly,…"
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Food
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"Though they explicitly say they don’t want this show to be a commercial, it’s totally a commercial."
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Visual Arts
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"This podcast is upbeat, with a lot of energy. It can be confusing sometimes who is talking, as the…"
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News
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"Even though the episodes have next to nothing in common, it still wasn’t hard for me to find…"
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Science, Kids & Family
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"One thing I love about this podcast is that is acted out by adults but there are lots of kids…"
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Kids & Family
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"What I really like about this podcast is that they tackle a world of topics. I think it’s a fun…"
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Storytelling
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"You can almost picture Washington sitting around a campfire with a flashlight positioned below his…"
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Science, Kids & Family
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"I liked a lot of things about this podcast. I really enjoyed the different co-hosts that joined…"
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Kids & Family, Science
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"What makes this one different is it tends to skew a bit older, both in its questions and answers,…"
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Society
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"The best way I can put it is that this is a This American Life for the Middle East. It’s that good."
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Sexuality
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"There is much about The Heart to admire – the exceptional soundscapes, the unpicking of taboos –…"
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Sports
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"Murray is one of the most engaging radio interviewers out there, but even his charm can splatter…"
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True Crime
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"S-Town, an audio masterpiece that takes podcasting to a new level more akin to literature than you…"
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Business
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"I spend almost as much time with Kai Ryssdal as I do with my own husband,” joked Sally Kilbridge of…"
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True Crime
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"As I listened to the first few chapters of S-Town, I couldn’t help but wonder how Flannery O’Connor…"
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True Crime
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"What emerged last week was far greater, and more grand, than a simple whodunnit. S-Town has…"
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True Crime
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"S-Town, a stunning new podcast hosted by This American Life producer Brian Reed and produced by the…"
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True Crime
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"Once you start listening you may be tempted to cruise through the entire thing. That's what I did."
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True Crime
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"S-town" is not Serial and will disappoint those looking for that same true-crime, near-real-time…"
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News
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"Timely, important and eye-opening, Code Switch is recommended for anyone that would like to bring…"
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Technology
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"“A podcast about the internet” that is actually an unfailingly original exploration of modern life…"
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Books
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"If The Penguin Podcast sounds like a PR wheeze in which a major publishing house gets to showcase…"
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Books
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"Monocle 24 has an impressive portfolio of arts and culture podcasts and its regular show, Meet The…"
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History
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"Dan Carlin has the perfect background to generate a history podcast. He has experience in broadcast…"
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History
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"Perhaps Carlin’s most impressive feat is his ability to wrangle complex strands of historical…"
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TV & Film
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"With all of the rampant fun that this episode brings, my favorite touchstone throughout is the…"
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Comedy
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"Pete is deeply earnest and that energy disarms even the brashest or most ironic comedians. Pete…"
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Business
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"In what strikes me as a very Planet Money-ish twist, I’ve noticed that my enthusiasm for the…"
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Documentary
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"Radiolab is broadcast on America's WNYC but, thanks to its availability as a podcast, has found an…"
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Science
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"StarDate is a relaxing journey through night sky objects that are readily visible to anyone with a…"
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