Kids & Family
Critic Review
"...dives into the questions parents have today on parenting, forming stronger relationships with…"
Business
Critic Review
"A very interesting part of it is the idea of ‘unintended consequences’, especially for a startup. I…"
Society
Critic Review
"Granderson and his interviewees share words of wisdom and a message of hope to those who are…"
Nature, Science
Critic Review
"As the podcast quickly taught me, illegal trade is only one part of the crazy, unseen intensity of…"
History
Critic Review
"Another tense narrative podcast from Irish national broadcaster RTÉ...There is much detail for the…"
Comedy Fiction
Critic Review
"Meera Syal and Jennifer Saunders give standout performances in Audible’s new pod drama, spoofing…"
History
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"It is an excellent choice of a podcast to commemorate Memorial Day and the 77th anniversary of…"
Society
Critic Review
"With the fictionalised exchanges of key events (for example, when Nike co-founder using a waffle…"
History
Critic Review
"Now three episodes in, each one has blown my mind."
Fiction, Performing Arts
Critic Review
"...it really feels like a joyful swashbuckling musical."
True Crime
Critic Review
"What I will say is that Warren has crafted an atmospheric series that reveals as much about memory…"
History
Critic Review
"Complementary, not competing, ideas are explored in Moya Lothian-McLean’s podcast Human Resources."
History
Critic Review
"...has been rivetingly revisiting the arms trial of 1970...Though it’s slightly jarring for…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Funny, profound, maybe even GROUNDBREAKING…"
Society
Critic Review
"...the podcast’s second season continues to combine absorbing discussions on identity...with…"
Society
Critic Review
"...has perceptive guests and useful insights. But in terms of intent, if not content, it falls…"
Mental Health, Sleep
Critic Review
"I skipped past some advertisements and began to listen and was... honestly, kind of confused. I'm…"
Politics, News
Critic Review
"The Economist is a fine magazine but I can’t interact with any of its content without recalling the…"
Society
Critic Review
"...the producers of Sneakernomics belong to the weirdly enormous cohort of people who believe that…"
Society
Critic Review
" The podcast features Linsky taking his signature interview style — sneakily cutting, in the sense…"
Drama, Fiction
Critic Review
"The chemistry between Scott, Powley, and Cooke carries the show, making the fact that they didn’t…"
History
Critic Review
"There’s a real showmanship to the show which is much-needed, as its bones are essentially made up…"
Society, History
User Review
"Went for a couple of hours long hike and binged on the three episodes of this mini-series. While I…"
Society
Critic Review
"Linsky is an engaging interviewer whose voice always seems to contain the hint of a smile. His…"
Conversational, Society
Critic Review
"Barbieri has a lovely voice, and asks all the right questions. Recommended."
Society
Critic Review
"There are moments that remind you of Gilead, and a lot that recalls a cult."
Society
Critic Review
"The Turning is rich with enough curious, compelling details to warrant interest. The series is also…"
Society
Critic Review
"Ah, the power of human connection, in real life and over audio. There are three more episodes."
Conversational, Music, Society
Critic Review
"Alec Baldwin’s audio side-hustle Here’s the Thing is threatening to outshine his day job, with the…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Grounded With Louis Theroux, which features conversations with Michaela Coel, Jon Ronson and…"
Society, Conversational
Critic Review
"Rob Lowe’s podcast Literally!, which promises “freewheeling” conversations with his Hollywood pals,…"
Society
Critic Review
"To listen to Kate Hudson’s podcast Sibling Revelry, in which she talks to famous siblings alongside…"
NBA, Society, Politics, Sports
Critic Review
"McKay’s sense of humor somehow still shines through even as he lays out a grim but persuasive…"
Interview
Critic Review
"Weaver wasn’t a bad host, though she missed a couple of chances to delve deeper, such as when Vine…"
Society
Critic Review
"Indeed, there have been so many recent podcasts about cults... In many ways the compelling new…"
Mental Health, Society
User Review
"We are so happy and feel incredibly honored that they felt comfortable sharing their journey with…"
Business
Critic Review
"Laura Beil of Dr Death and Bad Batch returns with another gripping podcast packed with…"
Society
Critic Review
"Though the other interviews are less personal, most are cathartic in some way. Linsky, who has…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The Line boasts impressive access: courtroom audio from Gallagher’s military trial, eye-opening…"
Books
Critic Review
"...against my expectations it’s good — probably as good as it’s possible for a podcast of this kind…"
Society, Educational
Critic Review
"“No One Is Coming To Save Us” won’t actually fix the American child care crisis. There’s only so…"
Interview
Critic Review
"My main takeaway from the show is that Jackie Weaver generally doesn’t have the authority. She is,…"
Society, NBA, Politics, Sports
Critic Review
"...he strikes the right balance of somberness and entertainment as host and executive producer of…"
Society
Critic Review
"One of the most striking things about the new podcast "The Turning: The Sisters Who Left" is how…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Finding Natasha is about the right length. But it did leave me wanting to know more. I wanted to…"
Society, Documentary
Critic Review
"[Update] I won’t beat around the bush here: As you would expect from a Serial Productions project,…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"[Gossip Girls] It’s all meaty, dramatic, provocative, eminently fascinating stuff. In other words,…"
Society
Critic Review
"It certainly sounds like the perfect thing for a Star Trek fan to enjoy, especially the ones who…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"It’s kind of a dangerous world that Exit Scam gazes into, and Lammer provides a stabilizing, almost…"
Comedy
User Review
"So far they released two free episodes to consume. Episode 0 was funny. Episode 1 was longer and…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"...right out the gate, it’s already proving to be one of the most unique aural experiences we’ve…"
True Crime, Conspiracy
User Review
"Internet urban legends was just recommended based on me listening to crime junkie... and it's just…"
True Crime
User Review
"I found Crime Junkie... it's ranked like #3 in the country or something. I started listening to…"
True Crime
User Review
"I discovered CounterClock by listening to CrimeJunkie. CounterClock basically took one of the…"
Kids & Family
Critic Review
"Sometimes you feel as if you’re listening to a panel discussion at a parenting conference:…"
True Crime, News
Critic Review
"The Lazarus Heist is positioned at the perfect intersection of threat and silliness. The Lazarus…"
Society
Critic Review
"The podcast taps into feelings of loss, engaging with listeners and making you face the fear that…"
Society, Documentary
Critic Review
"It’s a well-crafted series, but it’s not pointing fingers at anyone new. The Improvement…"
History
Critic Review
"GunPlot...is compelling and sounds great. As long as there's no test at the end of it, we're going…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"Patterson’s podcast isn’t an outright rewatch podcast like the recent Welcome To The O.C., Bitches…"
History
Critic Review
"Arms crisis podcast has a plot to keep us gripped. Gunplot (Radio 1, podcast) is pretty intriguing."
Fiction, Thriller, Drama
Critic Review
"While there’s a cinematic nature to the whole enterprise that makes it more than intriguing,…"
Fiction, Drama
Critic Review
"Slick production infuses the opening episodes with a hazy, gently hallucinogenic quality (the…"
Documentary, History
User Review
"Just another lesson in post-civil war tactics from the south. It was surprising to hear how much of…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"The hosts seem to have a great relationship when it comes to communication and humor. So you will,…"
News, True Crime
Critic Review
"The Lazarus Heist, from the World Service, is an unusual true-crime tale. Only one episode so far,…"
Comedy, History
Critic Review
"Great Moments in Weed History makes no bones about the fact that it’s a work of weed advocacy. It’s…"
NBA, Sports, Politics, Society
Critic Review
"Any one subject, if unpacked deeply enough, can tell the story of an entire world. Death at the…"
Sexuality, Relationships
Critic Review
"For now, my favourite is a show from The Independent called Millennial Love, which seems unusually…"
Interview
Critic Review
"Brydon’s new interview podcast, Brydon &, reveals the limits of his persona. While there’s a sort…"
Cannabis, Comedy
Critic Review
"Great for chill indica sessions when you just want to listen to some funny ass people talk about…"
Cannabis, Comedy
Critic Review
"If you happen to be a stoner who also loves the different ways we can use cannabis and love hearing…"
Comedy Fiction
Critic Review
"One of the more stoned audio drama podcast concepts out there is Hello From the Magic Tavern. A…"
Cannabis, Educational
Critic Review
"Though there are a few cringy moments where the hosts say things that make me gag, Leaf Life…"
History, Comedy
Critic Review
"Like Bill and Ted’s Adventures, Great Moments in Weed History is a raucous ride through a hilarious…"
Drama, Fiction
Critic Review
"Voice From Darkness is just a great show to listen to while high. I listened to this while playing…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Some stoners aren’t into testing their mental capabilities while smoking, but I love a good sativa…"
Cannabis, Educational
Critic Review
"At first, I thought it was funny and really silly that the person I grew up watching on trashy TV…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"The reason that I think it’s a great show for stoners, though, is because it gamifies current…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Each of the episodes are hilarious and sticky with Doug Benson’s signature comedic style that…"
Arts, Storytelling
Critic Review
"The podcasts blend of music, sound effects, scores, and readings by the authors creates a unique…"
Science
Critic Review
"One of the more stoned audio drama podcast concepts out there is Hello From the Magic Tavern. "
History, True Crime
Critic Review
"The Good Assassins is similar to a good spy novel or movie. Good Assassins is masterfully done. The…"
Science
Critic Review
"A sativa stonercast, for sure. My brain went off on many o’ tangents while listening. I could only…"
Business, Society, Cannabis
Critic Review
"WeedWeek is a great place to start to wrap your mind around all the different branches of cannabis…"
Educational, Cannabis
Critic Review
"A sobering show for the stoner who wants to do more than simply get high."
Society, Cannabis
Critic Review
"This was definitely a weed show about weed that involved smoking a lot of it. That’s what Ngaio…"
Educational, Cannabis
Critic Review
"Sometimes when things are hard for us to grasp, it’s because we don’t have the necessary knowledge…"
Cannabis, Health, Educational
Critic Review
"I was afraid that this show would be over my head, and it was, but in the best way possible. A lot…"
Cannabis, Business
Critic Review
"CannaInsider is for more than the stoner and reaches out to the person who is invested in the…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"There’s one ding against this because it’s about a murdered woman (enough already) but it’s well…"
Comedy Fiction, Cannabis
Critic Review
"Personally, I wasn’t a huge fan of the audio drama’s, or audio fiction’s, typical spacy stoner…"
TV & Film
User Review
"I did listen to the episode on “Anatomy of the Academy”. It was well-detailed and mixed industry…"
Business
Critic Review
"The first thing that I love about this podcast is the wide array of industries that they dive into."
Society, Documentary
Critic Review
"Non-American listeners will have to concentrate hard on the opening episode, which is dense with…"
Travel
Critic Review
"(Holly Rubenstein) Her easy charm and globetrotting guests are a match made in wanderlust heaven..."
Travel, Society
Critic Review
"Travel Tales with Fergal is an entertaining pick and mix of interviewees sharing their most…"
Travel, Society
Critic Review
"...its peppy podcast The Upgrade is hosted by editor-in-chief India Dowley and content editor Fleur…"
Society, Science
Critic Review
"...the show features boisterous sound design and riveting interviews that make it feel thoroughly a…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"If you love the true-crime genre, this new investigative series from Vice News is a must. As “The…"
Science, Documentary
Critic Review
"With all the compassion and sensibilities of Generation Z, these well-told narrative episodes…"
Science, Nature
Critic Review
"The interviews are artfully done in a way that takes you on a journey through civilian-led…"
Documentary, Society
Critic Review
"On first impressions, the latest podcast from the makers of Serial looks set to be a riveting, slow…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"She’s not the sort of therapist to sit on the fence, unleashing her analysis throughout, so by far…"
Spirituality, Society
Critic Review
"Each episode is dense with information but also accessible to the newcomer to this strange world."
Relationships
Critic Review
"Somehow it worked better than it should have. This was mainly thanks to Perel, a podcasting pro who…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"It is especially wearing given the show also suffers from the long-winded self-seriousness that is…"
Documentary, Society
Critic Review
"I’ve heard only the first of the show’s five episodes as of this writing, and it hits a bunch of my…"
History
Critic Review
"The American Revolution Podcast provides a thorough analysis of the Battles of Lexington and…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Stolen is extremely well produced, balanced between Walker’s narration and source audio."
True Crime
Critic Review
"West Cork is an excellent binge for any true crime podcaster listener. The duo does an excellent…"
Sleep, Mental Health
Critic Review
"I’ve never actually made it to the end of an episode without — wait for it — falling asleep. That’s…"
Horror, Drama, Fiction
Critic Review
"The Black Tapes messes with your head on a couple of levels. The first is the creators did a…"
Society, Comedy
User Review
""Were You Raised By Wolves?" is wildly entertaining, educational, and relatable. Nick and Leah are…"
Music
Critic Review
"Listening to the popular music podcast Dissect, I felt unpleasantly as if I were being prepared for…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The show is fun, but the complex plots mean that it’s one to listen to when you have time to…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"The first few episodes focus on Ruben’s background, the technical and business aspects of…"
Comedy, Adult
Critic Review
"For me, the Call Her Daddy podcast is problematic, but that doesn’t stop me from listening to it…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"...thankfully, The Line, or at least the podcast version, is genuinely excellent and I don’t think…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"While the topics can be very different, the episodes all have one thing in common: Emma is…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"As in those series, there are no corpses in Spy Affair. There is also no obvious jeopardy, since…"
Comedy Fiction
Critic Review
"Life with LEO(h) has a staggeringly good first episode. So good I almost wish it’d eschewed the…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"At first listen it’s a true-crime series, focusing on the murder of three Colombian coal-mining…"
Business
User Review
"Very informative. Insightful thoughts about the adoption of EVs…"
Kids & Family, Science
Critic Review
"Hosted by the mag’s Dan Green and Ciaran Sneddon, this nicely put together podcast examines…"
Kids & Family
Critic Review
"This newish podcast (it started last September) is a sweet show for younger children (three to…"
Kids & Family, Science
Critic Review
"This US podcast has been going since 2015 and is presented by teacher Marshall Escamilla and…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"It’s true crime with a purpose, painting a picture of a glamorous scene that was terrorised by a…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Thick, hot air: you can hear it; you can feel the bodies gasping for it next to you. For a moment,…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Finding an independent true crime podcast that’s well made and doesn’t have sketchy vibes (i.e."
True Crime
Critic Review
"Another characteristically slick, ripped-from-the-headlines series from market leaders Wondery…"
Games, Fiction
Critic Review
"Friends At the Table tells effective stories because everyone involved is both a tremendously…"
Society
User Review
"[Riz Ahmed] This episode was a repeat from 2016, but relevant because Riz is the first Muslim to be…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"They are entertainingly perceptive on subjects great (“It concerns me slightly that when Britain is…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"[Season: Sentimemental in the City] Sex and the City (analysed one series per episode) is the…"
Books
Critic Review
"Listening to an interview with an author still wet around the ears is a gratifying experience."
True Crime
Critic Review
"Consequently, what you get with the podcast series is a little more sociological, something that…"
Comedy
User Review
"Timely and relevant, Allie and Bean got Jensen Karp to come on to talk about the Shrimp in his…"
Spirituality
Critic Review
"In some ways, it’s a conventionally structured interview show anchored by an individual who governs…"
Books
Critic Review
"You don’t have to live in Brooklyn to enjoy Borrowed, as each episode comes with its own curated…"
Drama, Fiction
Critic Review
"The writing style of Soft Voice really reminds me of the hit series Fleabag by Phoebe…"
Books
Critic Review
"For five years, the Reading Women podcast has been highlighting women’s fiction through monthly…"
Books
Critic Review
"In each episode, one of the LRB’s rotation of hosts speaks to an expert about their new book, but…"
Food
Critic Review
"With witty, pun-filled banter, Home Cooking is as entertaining as it is useful."
Food
Critic Review
"...it is very useful if you’re looking to understand the grocery store better and the food they…"
Drama, Fiction, Adult
Critic Review
"CARAVAN plays with genre, the hero’s journey, and eroticism in one big, unabashed, thrilling…"
News
Critic Review
"Haynes’s tone is a bit relentless and the music is OTT, but she interviews everyone from MI5…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"No, this is not another Zodiac Killer podcast — this is the case of the Doodler, so named for the…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"A good podcast bounces around your head for a long time after you hit stop. It doesn’t let go until…"
Music
User Review
"I really enjoy hearing what an artist's 5 musical picks of their past and present that they like."
Adult, Relationships, Society
Critic Review
"Molly's personality shines through, especially when we realise that a terminal cancer diagnosis…"
Music
User Review
"Malala's episode was a delight and full of optimism knowing what we know about her. Her happiness…"
Comedy
User Review
"I could not stop laughing at the George Clooney episode. The pranks he pulled on Richard Kind had…"
Thriller
Critic Review
"It’s as twisty and spooky as the premise would have you believe and the audio-style is fresh and…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"I don’t mean to keep banging the same drum, but I’m recommending Happy Sad Confused this week…"
Educational, Science, Nature, Travel
Critic Review
"The BBC truly does podcasts like no other and their BBC Earth podcast is exactly as magnificent as…"
Society
Critic Review
"The experts are interesting and Dessa is fab."
Music
Critic Review
"Kampire is thoughtful and articulate, Juba a lovely, upbeat interviewer. And we can forgive the…"
Health
Critic Review
"Psychologist Kimberley Wilson and doctor Xand van Tulleken are enthusiastic hosts, if a little…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"A lovely listen that reminded me, a bit, of Kate Hutchinson’s The Last Bohemians."
Society
Critic Review
"The podcast is a little more on the serious side and I became a more active listener because of it."
Critic Review
"Magic man Brown is wonderfully OTT in his presentation of this podcast, his voice swooping and…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The host probably shares my intrigue, as Red Collar is superbly narrated by Catherine Townsend, who…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"At this point, I have listened to multiple episodes. The fluidity of the conversations makes the…"
Music, Society, Conversational
Critic Review
"I am convinced, however, that his greatest talents lie as a storyteller and in leading engaging…"
Society
Critic Review
"Both Obama and Springsteen make intriguing podcast hosts, as public figures whose way with words is…"
Fashion & Beauty, Conversational
Critic Review
"Let's just say, it's some much-needed retail therapy."
History
Critic Review
"I initially found this a strange listen, but gradually Levine and Ford won me over. Their jokes are…"
Self-improvement
Critic Review
"What I liked most about this podcast is that aside from talking about career, love, and independent…"
Kids & Family, Finance
Critic Review
"Each carefully produced episode tackles a different subject in the most entertaining and…"
Finance
Critic Review
"His(Browning) jargon-free, calm and comforting delivery simultaneously gives the sense that any…"
Parenting
Critic Review
"She'll make you feel more informed and much, much less alone. "
Society
Critic Review
"I didn’t go into this as a dedicated hater, in other words; while I was skeptical, I was willing to…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"From a production standpoint, Norco 80 suffers, in a minor way, from the same thing that many…"
Educational, History
Critic Review
"Kaplan reads the lessons, as it were, helped out by occasional snatches of archive audio where…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"I’ve listened to the first two episodes, and the transition is pretty smooth: It has the same high…"
Politics, History
Critic Review
"In Plain Sight is part radio drama, news magazine, historical documentary and is even reminiscent…"
History, Educational
Critic Review
"It's a mini biography of a fascinating woman every day, at around seven minutes each. You could…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"The performances are fun and the script itself is fine, zany in a way that kinda reminds me of…"
History
User Review
"Powerful storytelling that kept me hooked episode after episode. This podcast retraces the…"
History, Politics
User Review
"It’s a poignant, fascinating listen on someone I wouldn’t have been looking out for. President…"
Sports Talk
Critic Review
"Pretty simple, this one: Jamie Carragher sits down to chat about the best game of football each…"
Music
Critic Review
"The show’s hosts deliver charmingly rigorous dissections of Taylor Swift and Weeknd songs, slipping…"
Society
Critic Review
"What I liked most about this podcast is that after each episode, I always have a list of takeaways…"
Society
Critic Review
"Renegades’ production is pristine, as befitting a series with a hefty budget and featuring such…"
Society
Critic Review
"I am dwelling on the chewier moments of “Renegades,” but for the most part it is clean and pleasant…"
Comedy, True Crime
Critic Review
"Another cold case. Or is it? Cold Case Crime Cuts takes all the familiar American true-crime…"
Society
Critic Review
"To be honest, they could be talking about anything. One of my mates has listened to the opening…"
True Crime, Daily News
Critic Review
"RE: Freshwater Series - I always feel odd saying that I enjoyed a true-crime show – a short holiday…"
Drama, Thriller
Critic Review
"Adapted from a short story by Naomi Booth, this six-part drama by Lauren Kirwan-Ashman is a nicely…"
Drama
Critic Review
"You have to pay top whack for this, but for fans of full-on, all-the-pings-and-swooshy-noises…"
Fiction
Critic Review
"With creative sound design, sharp writing by the director Caroline Mincks and convincing…"
History
Critic Review
"The duo (well equipped for the project as an American studies researcher and historian, and an…"
Society
Critic Review
"Loftus maintains a cynical yet sensitive approach, carefully centering the countless survivors of…"
Philosophy
Critic Review
"Enjoy this luxuriating interview that Lebowitz, the author and singular New York raconteur, did…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"Wish you had a friend who watches everything on TV and then tells you what can and cannot be missed…"
Music
Critic Review
"This is not your average music-discussion podcast. In the hands of the poet and critic Hanif…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"If I were to offer a summary of the show’s core qualities in just a few short minutes, episode…"
Documentary, True Crime
Critic Review
"Though this is a true-crime story from the late 1970s, it couldn’t be more prescient: a young man…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The podcast stirs nostalgia for a lost age of analog technology and paper media: the landlines and…"
Storytelling
Critic Review
"From its opening episode I’m Not A Monster is compelling and propulsive. The creative team behind…"
Comedy, History
Critic Review
"It’s well researched, thoughtful, and a blast to listen to. The perfect stoner podcast to listen to…"
Society
Critic Review
"The new Obama-Springsteen podcast is long on talk and short on drama. The two are friends, we…"
Society
Critic Review
""Renegades: Born in the USA" promises to be a balm for that. At a time when the country is so…"
Science
User Review
"Easy-going. Easy-to-understand. Straight from the source. Mars never sounded so good! Fascinating."
Society
Critic Review
"The format is familiar from a thousand other podcasts: two friends shooting the breeze about their…"
True Crime
User Review
"Almost too creepy! The host's voice is sinister and the stories are disturbing. If you like…"
Games
Critic Review
"For the audience, there’s the satisfaction of knowing there’s a well-thought-out plot arc leading…"
Music
Critic Review
"Music fans looking for an in-depth discussion should certainly check out All Songs Considered, but…"
Music
Critic Review
"I salute and appreciate the valuable efforts of podcasts such as CHECK YOUR HEAD. They may be heard…"
Society
Critic Review
"Time flies when you're listening to the Skypodcast. It's like one minute, you're listening to the…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"A lean sound design bolsters but never overwhelms their voices, allowing these untold stories to be…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Things get creepy quickly, and we hear about it directly from those who knew Lori and Chad in…"
History, News
Critic Review
"From 1619, I learned about aspects of the history of slavery, and past and present discrimination…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Right away, I liked that Brymer doesn’t just retell these horrific and tragic events. She attempts…"
Society
Critic Review
"The fascinating and horrifying first season of “The Dream” dives headfirst into the history and…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Though inevitably frustrating to listen to at times, “Last Seen” is also perfect binge material,…"
TV & Film, True Crime
Critic Review
"As the journalists Josh Dean and Vanessa Grigoriadis unpack the story throughout this 10-part…"
News
Critic Review
"What starts as a story about a kooky urban development project becomes a haunting saga about fraud,…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The podcast itself is an excellent piece of journalism. Barbara and Andrew are engaging hosts and…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"A regular “Historical Hoodwink” segment focuses on well-known cases, but Mosley & Co. also devote…"
Documentary
Critic Review
" “The Shrink Next Door” may seem like comparatively light fare, especially now that a screen…"
History
User Review
"This podcast dives deep into Nicole's story. The hosts make a point about how we know so much about…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"Through these interviews, Bill Hoversten succeeds in sending powerful messages to people across the…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The first episode was surprisingly detailed. I appreciated the fact that the narrator included…"
Drama
Critic Review
"A show which includes a uniquely interactive opportunity for the listener to peer through the…"
Mental Health
Critic Review
"I think Jay Shetty is one of the wisest thinkers who are offering their ideas through podcasting."
Sci-Fi
Critic Review
"If you’re into narrative science fiction podcasts, this right here is your goddamn jam. "
Comedy
User Review
"I didn't know much about Sia except she wears a wig to conceal her identity. But in this podcast,…"
Politics
Critic Review
"In his new series, Jonathan Swan, Axios reporter from that much-memed Trump interview, gives a…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"With all of Love + Radio’s masterful sound design and deliciously voyeuristic detail, The Secrets…"
Music
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"A short, whimsical and excellently made series, Shaking Out The Numb is a collaboration between…"
Personal Journals
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"Goodbye To All This is not a cheery listen. Across its 12 episodes, the host, writer and producer,…"
Personal Journals
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"The whole episode sorta had this...rambling charm. I was into it."
True Crime
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"Bala and Maguire have a lovely rapport, excellent reporting skills and can tell a story with just…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"There are, of course, umpteen celebrity interview podcasts out there. Often they’re hosted by…"
Sports
Critic Review
"A good podcast to help teenagers (and all of us) find small techniques to manage lockdown blues."
Music
User Review
"Did I think that I knew everything about Pet Sounds? Yes. Did this episode reveal novel, nuanced…"
Religion
Critic Review
"Listeners can hear an upbeat, knowledgeable host read through scripture and hear his reflections…"
Drama
Critic Review
"I found myself half cringed out and half compelled by the show’s campy theatrics. Danny Robins (the…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"A podcast about teenagers means a podcast about the internet. None of it sounds nice: cancellation,…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Grounded with Louis Theroux, which is in its second season, remains one of the most reliably…"
Nature
Critic Review
"BirdNote—bite-sized, sound-rich, and meticulously researched—is your ticket to knowing a little bit…"
Society, Documentary
Critic Review
"Hosted by two 20-something Cuban expatriates who grew up in Miami, “Teikirisi” (the Cuban-accented…"
Society
Critic Review
"The host, Sophie Carter-Kahn, has a voice that is equal parts smooth and bright. She’s All Fat is a…"
News, Commentary
Critic Review
"Citations Needed is a good way to come to terms with the endless cycle of ‘things in the media’, to…"
Society
Critic Review
"Not that, on the podcasts, they never make factual mistakes. But when they do, listeners tell them…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Marissa’s[narrator] delivery is on the wooden side, but no matter since the recordings alone make…"
Drama
Critic Review
"This hugely entertaining podcast, scripted and hosted by Haunted presenter Danny Robins, combines…"
Music
Critic Review
"A plethora of ludicrous noir-ish sound effects, added to inappropriately sweet background music,…"
True Crime
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"This is a slick podcast, with a fruity, dramatic feel from Somethin’ Else, who know what they’re…"
News
Critic Review
"Mair has always been brilliant at switching between different moods, from silly to serious, and…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Ang Walang Kwentang Podcast is equally insightful but a different kind of fun. I like the way their…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The difficulty with such podcasts lies in finding a balance between the adrenaline of the…"
Storytelling
Critic Review
"Baker has amazing access to those involved, including Isis fighters (though I don’t think he should…"
Society
Critic Review
"I thought this was beautifully made and, as someone who – like Zakia – has never considered…"
Drama
Critic Review
"Dafne Keen and Alice Lowe are among those providing the voices as the podcast neatly skips between…"
Comedy Fiction, Travel
Critic Review
"Comedy as we know is subjective right, and this type of sarcastic folly may not appeal to some…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Brilliantly murky."
Arts
Critic Review
"The atmosphere is the cool, reasoned discussion of the ideal university seminar — one held at 8am…"
News
Critic Review
"There are many podcasts dedicated to unstructured chat about the news, and it is very, very easy to…"
History
Critic Review
"Atomic Hobo is in the finest tradition of the sort of independent podcasting that thrived before…"
Arts
Critic Review
"For a podcast about rule breakers, the format of the show is simple. But the idea of exclusively…"
Arts
Critic Review
"(Katy Hessel) Her intelligent interviewees make for fascinating listening, bringing to life a…"
Society
Critic Review
"The best part of the show is their lambasting of terrible movies, although their interviews with…"
Music
Critic Review
"Shaking Out the Numb works out to be a fascinating package that’s dense with ideas, conceptually…"
Society
Critic Review
"In the vein of Russell Brand’s interview style, Jamil can often dominate conversation. But at its…"
Society
Critic Review
"Listening to an episode of BGDIT feels like going to the pub with your mates. Fun, carefree,…"
History
Critic Review
"What better way to portray oral history than through audio? The show is a moving and valuable…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Paradise, steered by a British journalist and an Irish radio presenter (who, unfortunately, spends…"
Drama
Critic Review
"Listening requires a sensitivity to language and rhythm that places the show more in the sphere of…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"After all, the characterization, plot, and thematic foreshadowing are all essential to the…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"As Theroux himself puts it, the show is a mix of “the celebrated, the controversial, and the…"
History
User Review
"Read reviews of this podcast. Listened to this episode. It took a little getting used to the…"
Documentary, Society
Critic Review
"If you are Cuban American, I imagine you’d get this “hell yes” feeling listening to it, I imagine…"
Sports
User Review
"The Shamrock is hands down the best podcast for Notre Dame football. Pete & Matt do a great job…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"A simple structure, but an effective one: Combi is a great interviewer, especially of young people,…"
Music
Critic Review
"If you’re looking for grass-roots advice on furthering your career as a musician, the DIY Musician…"
Music
Critic Review
"DJ Semtex has been one of the UK’s greatest hip-hop experts for more than two decades, with a…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Pandora Sykes, of The High Low podcast fame, is an excellent host, her script and presentation…"
Science, Kids & Family
Critic Review
"It’s aimed at kids, but let’s face it, this sort of intel would smarten up some adults too."
Health
User Review
"Honestly, you'll learn or at least change one habit of your listening to this podcast. It might…"
News
Critic Review
"While Code Switch undoubtedly covers weighty topics, they break down overarching issues to make…"
Society
Critic Review
"While it might sound like a heavy listen, Gates and Jones break down topics to make them…"
Music
Critic Review
"Peppered with fascinating insights and expert interviews, Popcast is a thorough and well-researched…"
History
Critic Review
"But in our universe the BBC went cold on posh, nepotistically advanced middle-aged white men and…"
History
Critic Review
"What’s impressive about Campu is how artfully it tells intimate stories like this one alongside the…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The show is well researched, if somewhat pulpy at times. The details of the show are gripping,…"
Society
Critic Review
"Anything for Selena is wise to always return to the personal, centering the power Selena holds in…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"Consider listening to this frequently funny and poignant podcast as a kind of daily koan."
Travel
Critic Review
"The episodes, which are much like vignettes, are set to music, and they soothe as much as they keep…"
Technology
Critic Review
"For this reason, I highly recommend Rabbit Hole. While it may not weave a fully cohesive story or…"
Sci-Fi
Critic Review
"Brian Cox is a major coup adding much needed depth, and experience to the sadly mentally detoring…"
Society, Politics
Critic Review
"...I strongly encourage you to listen to the evidence presented in this series. Perhaps most…"
History
User Review
"Read reviews of this podcast. Listened to this episode. It took a little getting used to the…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"I can’t get enough of hearing how families work, and Carr coaxes everyone to talk as honestly as…"
News
Critic Review
"Each started well. Barnett, used to a three-hour rolling news show, had to work hard to squeeze…"
Health
User Review
"I didn’t wholly agree with the first 10-15 minutes of this podcast which was a discussion about…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Peter Curran and Patrick Marber are back and as sleepy and funny as ever. Now on its seventh…"
Drama
Critic Review
"This is a good drama to get stuck into: great writing, believable performances, excellent sound…"
Interview
Critic Review
"Over on 5 live, Munchetty was excellent too: fluent, welcoming, professional but not without…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"It’s still a bit rough, with stray music and wild sound cues as his son Dex gets a handle on his…"
History
Critic Review
"The whole thing is on Spotify and is a masterpiece of old-school broadcasting. MacGregor, a genial,…"
Conversational
Critic Review
"**Update - Predictably, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s podcast Archewell Audio is boring and a…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"Relatively is most enjoyable as an evocation of the forgotten textures of ordinary life in…"
Conversational, Fashion & Beauty
Critic Review
"Always honest and often hilarious, the discussions are a “subversive take on consumerism” that will…"
Politics
Critic Review
"I found value in having the picture being threaded together in this way, even as I’m cognizant that…"
Society
Critic Review
"It isn’t often that I listen to people from different generations, willing to disagree with each…"
Sci-Fi
Critic Review
"And yet, what they’ve created is bilge that is so bad it’s on the same level as Charles Chilton’s…"
Comedy, Relationships
Critic Review
"I love how Byer is willing to be open and confident enough to tell embarrassing or ridiculous…"
Arts
Critic Review
"The format is simple, with some host narration and two-way interviews spliced with archival…"
Performing Arts
Critic Review
"These different audio textures help the podcast to become more three-dimensional so that we can…"
Politics
Critic Review
"This is a pretty cut and dry politics chat show and a no brainer for an existing newsroom to…"
Nature
Critic Review
"These profiles are complimented by lush ambient sound recordings that make For Water For Life more…"
Educational
Critic Review
"The magic of this podcast is how it facilitates the sharing of academic knowledge beyond the…"
News
Critic Review
"Together with their regular mixtapes, audio is front and center for this not-for-profit social…"
History
Critic Review
"The greatest joy of this podcast is the access it grants us to the archives of the public…"
News
Critic Review
"Carried by Davis’s dry sense of humour and curiosity, the show intersperses host narration with…"
News
Critic Review
"Take a listen and learn more about what it takes to blow the whistle and why it’s so vital to do…"
Drama
Critic Review
"The characters within The Cipher are outstanding with a truly stellar cast of talent on display."
History
Critic Review
"You’re Wrong About is much livelier than your average history podcast, and that’s largely due to…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"And fittingly for this strange year, Bananas unexpectedly wound up being one of the rare highlights…"
Conversational
Critic Review
"The first episode of Harry and Meghan’s podcast Archewell Audio introduces a world where chefs…"
Conversational
Critic Review
"...this isn’t your average interview podcast, mostly because Harry and Meghan don’t actually do any…"
Society
Critic Review
"Very few books have vexed and divided more people than Vladimir Nabokov’s 1955 masterpiece,…"
Science
Critic Review
"As a person with an extreme aversion to creepy-crawlies, I tuned in with trepidation, but an hour…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"What results is a heady combination of ted talk, literary reading, rousing impromptu lecture…"
Arts
Critic Review
"The Allusionist, Helen Zaltzman’s words and language podcast, is always up for a Christmas special,…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"And, with her tongue firmly embedded in her cheek Haskin treats each with reverence and respect."
Health
User Review
"The hosts explain why we experience cravings really well. It’s important to recognise why your body…"
Music, Society, History
Critic Review
"Tracing the rise and fall of musicians has become a staple in film and TV, but here the host Taraji…"
Society, Food
Critic Review
"A close friend of Bourdain, Chang is similarly distressed by issues of legitimacy and identity. It…"
Society
Critic Review
"Naama utilizes a variety of investigative formats – narrated online posts, personal interviews with…"
Food, Comedy
Critic Review
"Comedian and actor Dan Ahdoot (Cobra Kai, Bajillion Dollar Properties)offers the perfect show for…"
Music
User Review
"Borromeo brought Beethoven to life in 4 works. A nice change of pace for Tiny Desk. "
Sports Talk
User Review
"As a big NBA fan I really enjoyed this episode. The section with Duncan Robinson was phenomenal."
Documentary
Critic Review
"Sanders has a lovely speaking voice, as does Robinson, but this felt like a conference panel, an…"
Society
User Review
"Fixing public Ed is a huge challenge and so important. Glad it is being talked about. "
TV & Film
Critic Review
"An extension of the smart and witty takes found in Ray’s writing (don’t sleep on her bylines) and…"
Technology
User Review
"First time listening to the podcast. Alta Vista episode was interesting, especially how Alta Vista…"
Food
Critic Review
"This show is pure joy, plain and simple. Although chock-full of practical tips, this show really is…"
History
Critic Review
"Newkirk does an excellent job of showing how the conditions spiraled out of control in New Orleans…"
Food
Critic Review
"Extra Spicy might still be in its infancy, but Ho and Phillips have already hit a homerun with…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"PANTS is the nostalgic hug of a podcast that queer women need during the pandemic. It allows us to…"
Health
Critic Review
"A podcast focused on conversations to inspire intensive care clinicians to become the best they can…"
Society
Critic Review
""I want that to be inspiration to other people — by embracing the vulnerable side of myself, but…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"There are plenty of “actors talking” podcasts: this one, by casting platform Backstage, doesn’t…"
History
Critic Review
"Marc Fennell, fab Aussie podcaster of It Burns and Nut Jobs, investigates a single cultural…"
Music
Critic Review
"Eve gets interviewees such as fashion designer Henry Holland or paralympian Olivia Breen to explain…"
Music
Critic Review
"A new podcast in which music manager Adrian Sykes interviews successful people of colour in the UK…"
Music
Critic Review
"Mobo award-winning saxophonist YolanDa Brown chats to the musicians of the London Philharmonic…"
Music
Critic Review
"I’m not sure how useful this show is for anyone, given that it’s really just the sound of Pharrell…"
Music
Critic Review
"The production quality of Twenty Thousand Hertz is as glorious as the sounds it dissects on the…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"This is a painfully sad story, but it’s one that models the messiness of vulnerability and…"
Documentary
User Review
"A timely listen amidst the rollout of the COVID vaccine, and thoughtful glimpse into the prolific…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Personally, after listening to the first six episodes, I found that Snapped transfers very well to…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"The show is a bit of a mind-bender to describe, but you could say it’s an ambiguously fictionalized…"
Society
Critic Review
"In the production of Even the Rich, there is some editorial indulgence, like when Siffrinn sings,…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Season two’s “Dr. Death” comes off as a disturbingly distant caricature, as opposed to the…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"I’ve spent a week listening to strangers airing their cupboard skeletons and I feel all the better…"
Society
Critic Review
"And another podcast full of secrets. In Bed of Lies, we hear from seven different women who formed…"
History
Critic Review
"More secrets in The Log Books, the podcast that uses the records of the old London Lesbian and Gay…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Setting the tone for the rest of the series, Midnight Son starts out with a legend passed down by…"
Mental Health
Critic Review
" It’s hosted by three American analysts and is, admittedly, sometimes a bit too American, but…"
Politics
Critic Review
"Rafael Behr’s podcast Politics on the Couch is enjoyable, if diffuse and occasionally socially…"
Society, Adult
Critic Review
"Listen to The Orgasm Cult through your headphones. Don’t make my mistake of blaring it out over…"
Kids & Family
Critic Review
"Little Yarns is part of a wider anti-colonial effort to recognize, preserve, and revive First…"
History
Critic Review
"The show’s title may make it seem like an explicitly political project aiming to remind listeners…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"The Anthropocene Reviewed has been a treasured gem in my queue for a while now. Host John Green’s…"
Technology
Critic Review
"On “Black Lives Matter IRL and Online” - My heart was pounding listening to this story on Endless…"
History
Critic Review
"A story about a submarine at the bottom of the Chicago River teaches us about media, the study of…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"The podcast is very entertaining. The dialogue between the hosts and guests of the show is often…"
Society
Critic Review
"It exposes the dark undercurrent of this country’s criminal justice system — the harsh reality of…"
Self-improvement
Critic Review
"I love short podcasts that give something of value, and Before Breakfast fits the bill perfectly."
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"If you listen to California Love, I hope you start with “Prologue,” which is as poetic a piece of…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"The show not only gives a sense of how dangerous travel was and still is for Black Americans, but…"
Fiction, Drama
Critic Review
"Red Scare Theatre Company’s Apocalypse Songs was easily one of my favorite fiction releases this…"
Society
Critic Review
"This is a beautifully sound designed and melancholy profile of Zabelle Panosian. Kerning Cultures…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"The mixture of storytelling, reporting, and audio taken from inside a violent neo-nazi group is…"
News
Critic Review
"Interweaving the personal and the structural, Paul’s story is a deeply moving tribute to Daphne and…"
Science
Critic Review
"No other podcast has made me feel like maybe I understand even a tiny bit what’s happening in 2020…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"This 25-minute piece feels more and more urgent as we — and Boen — grasp at the straws of reality,…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"The Secret Adventures of Black People is about documenting cultural blackness — its rites of…"
Drama, Fiction
Critic Review
"Each standalone monologue in the UNSEEN anthology brings a burst of magic to a society desperately…"
Society
Critic Review
"This entire series offers a refreshing mix of personal stories and interviews with policy experts,…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"Other Men Need Help’s third season deftly, poignantly, and hilariously dissects the construct of…"
Music
Critic Review
"Let Wonder be your gateway into Lost Notes: 1980, an expansive series about a decade that shaped…"
Drama, Fiction
Critic Review
"In Phoebe Reads a Mystery, Phoebe Judge, host of Criminal, offers an almost hypnotic reading of…"
News
Critic Review
"This was one of those shows I could not press play on fast enough each time it dropped into my…"
Arts
Critic Review
"Her subjects are meandering, eccentric, and occasionally almost desperately normal, but in…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"Expertly crafted by host Saidu Tejan-Thomas Jr., Resistance has an energy unlike anything else I’ve…"
Storytelling, News
Critic Review
"I loved the topics covered and the people interviewed."
Documentary
Critic Review
"You can’t help but root for her amazing spirit to help her beat this disease so she could live an…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"Anton explores the multifaceted nature of grief and shares his experiences of reckoning with…"
Sci-Fi
Critic Review
"In a year characterized by increasing and impending darkness, Kosi Dunn’s “They Ate the Sun” is a…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"There’s a lot to unpack here, but it never feels tedious. I learned a lot and felt like I was…"
Drama
Critic Review
"Audio is perfectly suited to bringing theater and poetry close to your heart, as Folxlore does in…"
Self-improvement
Critic Review
"Where There’s Smoke always seems to be attuned to the current moment. In the early days of the…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"In its tenth season, Radio Ambulante continues doing what has made them a household name in…"
Technology
Critic Review
"The journey that co-host PJ Vogt takes us (and his co-host Alex Goldman) on will leave you with a…"
Fiction
Critic Review
"This podcast actively made me want to punch something. Stories by d/Deaf people about their…"
Society
Critic Review
"The ever-constant march of time brings many new wonders and opportunities, but we must remember…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"Episodes like “Insomnia Line” are why Radiolab remains relevant nearly 20 years into its run."
Drama, Fiction
Critic Review
"In five acts, Temujin demonstrates why this tale is perfect for audio: the epic focuses on…"
Travel
Critic Review
"The attention to detail is lovely in the sound design, but the writing is what really transports…"
Sci-Fi
Critic Review
"Once in a while, you come across an audio story that leaves you absolutely riveted to your chair…"
Society
Critic Review
"Quarantine meant a renewed interest for producing and listening to podcasts from Latin America, but…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"I wish there were a word for a work that is both true and not true. Autofiction is the closest word…"
News
Critic Review
"Reveal’s reporting is consistently astounding, and this series is no exception."
History
Critic Review
"It’s exactly what I want from a magazine’s podcast — an important story, beautiful writing,…"
Comedy, Documentary
Critic Review
"In My Year in Mensa, Loftus brings you right into this crazy conference while making statements…"
Business
Critic Review
"I’m a huge fan of any story that includes history, geography, and depressed upstate New York towns."
Kids & Family
Critic Review
"Unlike many podcasts aimed at young listeners, this one isn’t necessarily pitched to parents too;…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"It’s wise to keep an eye on the nascent podcasts picked for the PRX/Google Podcasts creator…"
Fiction, History
Critic Review
"Imagine a blend of The Witcher with Indian myths, legends, and histories into one beautiful audio…"
Food
Critic Review
"This is a podcast in which humor and journalism go hand in hand. Un podcast donde el humor y el…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"Catalina May and Martín Cruz are extraordinary documentarians; they develop all the stories on Las…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"Lo que quieren las pibas is a sound documentary made by journalist and communicator Josefina Avale."
Technology
Critic Review
"Throughout the episodes, I was thinking to myself that if our leaders would do this thought…"
History
Critic Review
"Amended tells stories of women who have largely been written out of history, but whose efforts…"
Fiction, Arts
Critic Review
"As enormous media producers enter the fiction podcasting space, we can only hope they do what…"
History
Critic Review
"It’s an interesting piece all the way until the last line, which put me on my knees. Let that be a…"
Comedy Fiction, Music
Critic Review
"It’s so well done that if I had stumbled upon it without knowing anything about it, I would have…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"This series is at once sweeping and intimate, and its themes resonate far beyond the boundaries of…"
Music
Critic Review
"Thanks to the eponymous Netflix series, 2020 may be the year when the rest of the world discovered…"
Travel
Critic Review
"Far Flung with Saleem Reshamwala (formerly Pindrop) came out at the perfect time. From the Quechua…"
Daily News
Critic Review
"This Post Reports episode is worth all 64 minutes of your time."
Sci-Fi
Critic Review
"Cobb, with designer Julia Schifini and composer Daryl Banner, have brought monsters to life once…"
Books
Critic Review
"My Gothic Dissertation claims to be the first PhD thesis delivered in podcast form. The execution…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"Beautifully scripted, narrated, and sound designed, every episode is a new experience. Even if you…"
Society
Critic Review
"In Clear+Vivid, Alan Alda is a very empathetic interviewer and does a great job of getting White to…"
Society
Critic Review
"Every episode, Francisco describes his father through beautifully sound designed scenes while he…"
Society, History
Critic Review
"As an Irish person living in England, this podcast is like a dispatch from a totally different…"
Sports Talk
Critic Review
"Though this Radio 5 Live podcast, about women’s football, has only one host – former New Zealand…"
Society, Adult
Critic Review
"It’s a schaden-fraud podcast – one of those where a smooth-talking CEO persuades people to part…"
Storytelling
Critic Review
"A new Audible Original that dramatises the true tale of two female pirates, Anne Bonny and Mary…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"They’re back! Middle-aged ladies of letters Joan (Julia Davis) and Jericha (Vicki Pepperdine)…"
Fiction, Thriller
Critic Review
"This podcast is so good it was picked up for series development by Amazon Studios. The production…"
Storytelling
Critic Review
"While the podcast series has healthy doses of treasure, duelling and swashbuckling, it also…"
Drama
Critic Review
"Actually, domestic chores became too dangerous for me as I binged on episodes in the BBC’s third…"
Society
Critic Review
"This gorgeously produced four-part series takes her(Zakia Sewell) from her love of The Cuckoo into…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Presented and researched by veteran investigative reporter John Sweeney, this is as gripping as all…"
Society
Critic Review
"And, finally, on Radio 3, a quieter mystery. The Myth and Mystery of Anja Thauer...Thauer killed…"
Society
Critic Review
"The stories that come from this series are truly enticing and engaging, each episode manages to…"
Music
User Review
"Enjoyed it. The right length and provided a nice glimpse into Margo's relationship with Willie as…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"The best way to describe this award-winning story is as poetry in sound. Not only is it literally…"
Sports Talk
User Review
"I love these two basketball nerds. Love how the NBA off season is back! It's crazy, Lowe and…"
Sports Talk
User Review
"Holy crap, realized the NBA draft is coming up so I had to listen to this pod to understand what…"
Technology
Critic Review
"If origin stories, entrepreneurship and the internet fascinate you, listen to ‘Web Masters.’ ‘Web…"
Drama
Critic Review
"Ghost Tape really is a heavy hitting audio drama at it’s best with Kiersey Clemons who is also an…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"One thing I love about Emma Chamberlain is she actually cares about people and shows it. She…"
Interview
User Review
"This is in interesting podcast where the podcast host interviews other podcasts/hosts. I am a fan…"
Comedy
User Review
"Didn't know much about Chelsea Peretti before. Was fun to hear about how she made music album all…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Full disclosure: I do not play computer games. Despite my lack of basic knowledge or, indeed,…"
Health
Critic Review
"This is for vegans, or anyone inclined that way, and is hosted by actor Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood…"
Music
Critic Review
"Front Row’s John Wilson is known as a presenter and interviewer with a knack for getting creative…"
Music
Critic Review
"Early episodes of Dolly Parton’s America provide compelling context to her work as a groundbreaker…"
Music
User Review
"Love the band again. It was nice to hear Broken Record get to inspirations of their sound. Thai…"
Music
User Review
"Love the band. Love the podcast. Love the breakdown. "
Business
User Review
"I loved it! Kai and I go way back so it's always good to hear his smooth jazzy voice."
Music
User Review
"I didn't really think I wanted to hear inspo on a song based off of suicide. But I did. It was a…"
Relationships, Mental Health
Critic Review
"Harden Bradford makes it clear that tuning in is not a substitute for contacting a therapist."
Comedy
User Review
"Already a fan of Smartless and Neil. A great mashup. There are moments where Neil starts answering…"
Spirituality
Critic Review
"On Being makes for contemplative, gentle listening. If you become engrossed enough in the…"
Mental Health
User Review
"This episode really provides perspective during this challenging election/post election time. Dave…"
Health
User Review
"This podcast is a must listen for all women. It gives you perspective and an understanding on how…"
Thriller
Critic Review
"For anyone who likes creeping dread, The Piper, just out on BBC Sounds, is excellent. I listened…"
Drama
Critic Review
"Audible’s High Strangeness is a daft paranormal drama...McShera gives it a lot of gusto and this is…"
Drama
Critic Review
"This is a gripping tale of weirdness, coincidence and conspiracy theories. The sound,…"
Society
User Review
"Some lighter fare from Crooked Media: Keep It is a perfect combo of pop culture and current events…"
Movies
User Review
"The Rewatchables is probably my favorite podcast, perfect for a road trip. Every episode follows…"
Comedy
User Review
"When I don't know what to listen to, I'll search for a comedian I like and listen to whatever…"
Comedy
User Review
"I found this pod after Bowen Yang joined the cast of SNL. This ep is pretty self explanatory, but…"
Interview
User Review
"This was very interesting. Glen Greenwald broke the Snowden story, so hearing his perspective on…"
Sports, NBA
User Review
"Still intrigued by the Whistleblower podcast four episodes in, but things are getting a bit…"
Sci-Fi
User Review
"I always though Star Trek was pretty nerdy, but after listening to this podcast episode, I've seen…"
Society
Critic Review
"It’s a small masterpiece of branding: cool and relatable with a dose of socially acceptable…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"Amazingly, the vacuous official podcast failed. The whole thing is airless and corporate in a way…"
Politics
Critic Review
"Mainly thanks to being narrated by David Dimbleby, The Fault Line: Bush, Blair and Iraq is not as…"
Sports Talk
User Review
"Total NBA stats nerds discussing the French prospect Killian Hayes. As a first time listener, I was…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Dr. Death’s objective goes beyond entertainment. It engages its audience, while also educating them…"
Society
Critic Review
"Tamer brings his ever charming South East London swagger to a completely unique podcast on Global…"
Society, Politics
Critic Review
"Though not produced to the level of public radio rock star programming such as “This American Life”…"
Fiction, Kids & Family
Critic Review
"[Season 3] In fact, season 3 was definitely more engaging than the previous two seasons both…"
Interview
Critic Review
"While West is clearly doing all the talking in this special episode, Joe Rogan does a good job of…"
TV & Film, Comedy
Critic Review
"It may come as a shock to some that Braff and Faison's chemistry on Scrubs is so strong, but that…"
Interview
Critic Review
"West is a man who discusses multiple, unrelated topics simultaneously; at one point, he compares…"
Kid News
Critic Review
"In 10 minutes or less, the episodes of this current affairs show feature “the stuff grown-ups are…"
Interview
Critic Review
"Kanye West talked for nearly three hours straight -- circling around topics like his relationships…"
Daily News
Critic Review
"...with all the rigor and polish you've come to expect from the public radio titan. What's more,…"
Daily News
Critic Review
""Each episode feels like the listener is on a journey with Rameswaram, through his genuine…"
Daily News
Critic Review
"One thing that I really love about this podcast is how short and concise it is. Every episode is…"
Sports
User Review
"Whenever I don't know what to listen to (and I don't have any pressing recommendations from…"
Music
User Review
"It was a decent introduction. Most of the podcast was DJ Khaled heaping a lot of praise on Lil…"
Society
Critic Review
"Kara Swisher’s new interview podcast for the New York Times bills itself as an investigation of…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"This established tension, between the real creator and her fictional avatar, gives the story extra…"
Politics
Critic Review
"Everytown: The Hamptons delivers the story of the Bel-Aire, a Southampton, NY motel that housed a…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"This week, two familiar voices in Southern California radio debuted an all-new podcast. They’re not…"
Hobbies
Critic Review
"Each episode is crisply edited and bursting with positivity. After I finished the first, about…"
Politics
Critic Review
"The podcast’s breadth is astounding, covering everything from China’s heavy investments in Africa,…"
Storytelling
User Review
"Within this episode, there are 2 stories, but the one I'm submitting my review for is the story,…"
History
Critic Review
"The show works—and never feels preachy—because it follows a novel format. While many history…"
Society
Critic Review
"If you enjoy taking a fresh, data-driven look at what is happening in the world today this may be…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Since moving to London, Baxter has been hosting interviews and doing voice tracking for digital…"
Technology
Critic Review
"After a few episodes in, you'll begin to realise that although it feels like we're in truly…"
Society
Critic Review
"This newest offering from Sound Africa asks us to take a look in the mirror and grapple with the…"
Thriller, Fiction
Critic Review
"While QCODE higher-ups claim to be aware of the difficulties of conveying action through sound, the…"
Politics
Critic Review
"The Fault Line, produced by Somethin’ Else, is a clear and classy listen. Informative, too:…"
Critic Review
"The Heist is a revelatory show, easy to understand and very listenable. So listen, understand,…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"You could call it a dramatised monologue or a fictional memoir. However you describe it, everything…"
History
Critic Review
"Two Minutes Past Nine' shows how the failure to take this threat seriously in the past has led to…"
Sports
Critic Review
"The transition between hosts has been seamless, and it helps that the ESPN Daily Podcast has access…"
History
Critic Review
"Two Minutes Past Nine is refreshing for the sobriety of its presentation. It doesn’t really worry…"
Politics, Society
Critic Review
"No Compromise is compelling, but I do have some issues with it. The podcast has some real problems…"
Society
Critic Review
"You and Me Both' is grounded in politics, but in the episode and clips available for review, the…"
Comedy
User Review
"So I am going out of order and I just listened to the first episode of SmartLess w/ Dax Shepard as…"
Society
Critic Review
"Both Claudia and Finneas have very calm and soothing voices, which makes the podcast very pleasant…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"The Beef and Dairy Network Podcast is a bit like what everyone says about Schitt’s Creek: it starts…"
Music
Critic Review
"Hip-hop star Kweli has been putting up this weekly show since July 2019, and has bagged some big…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"If you think listening to people hash out their pettiest domestic disputes for upwards of an hour…"
TV & Film, Society
Critic Review
"Tait and Lester are giddily enthusiastic about A Country Practice, and even when issues veer into…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"First, Driving the Green Book. Presented in beautifully modulated tones by broadcaster-educator…"
Society
Critic Review
"For a long time I couldn’t tell if this series was a joke or serious, but Lindsey won me over with…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
" Scene by scene they describe the movie, carving out plot points, tension and dialogue. It’s so…"
Comedy
User Review
"Maya Rudolph is such a delight. The team still rag on Sean Hayes...LOL. I guess its a running gag…"
Literature
Critic Review
" “Two Irish women rereading Sweet Valley High and realising how awful it is.” Reader, that is…"
Society, Politics
Critic Review
"Hagan and Haxel take such figures seriously. They are sympathetic, well-informed listeners,…"
Sports
User Review
"It was the 50th Anniversary of the historic USC vs. Alabama college football game on September 12."
True Crime
User Review
"Couldn’t get through the episode because i wasn’t a fan of the story telling style. The background…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Crime Beat is a podcast absolutely full of human stories, looking at cases Nancy has covered told…"
Politics, News
User Review
"I listened to this episode based on Seb's review earlier. It was amusing in the first 15 min as he…"
News, Politics
User Review
"Funny commentary on the Bob Woodward interviews with President Trump. The host is knowledgable…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"But while there is poignancy in the stories shared here, the overwhelming tone is of warmth and…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Alas, SmartLess is not that much different than the above podcasts, except that in many ways, it’s…"
News, History
Critic Review
"Last year, to mark the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, the BBC released a ten-part…"
Sci-Fi
Critic Review
"[The Pod Directive] has refreshingly side-stepped the more in-the-weeds aspects of Trek fandom, and…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Alan Partridge is a man of many talents, and “Father, rambler, broadcaster, writer, presenter,…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"The interview subjects "offer incredible insights and meaningful perspective into what travel was…"
Society
Critic Review
"The fact that there are only 5 episodes leaves plenty more to be desired. It seems as if there…"
Drama
Critic Review
"I will highlight two of my favourite characters from the podcast, but before that I want to also…"
Technology
User Review
"Been listening to this podcast for years as an Android developer. The duo running the podcast is…"
History
Critic Review
"Sistory Untold is a unique podcast hosted by sisters Marva, 26, and Sabrina, 23, which looks at…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Alan Partridge has a podcast. Of course he does. I mean this two ways. First, of course Steve…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Hometown: A Killing puts its own spin on the trend, offering true crime-meets-investigative…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"There’s this thing called the “age of imminent achievement”, where kids are at the cusp of a…"
Sports
Critic Review
"Bloodlines' fulfill the promise of the ESPN Investigates feed, which is to “feature investigative…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The hosts feel relatable, and although they can get carried away in unrelated conversation, they…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"Hearing about the exponential challenge and unfamiliarity that international students face as well…"
Society
Critic Review
"Nice White Parents provides an overdue contrast to the normal framework of research about racial…"
Self-improvement
Critic Review
"If you ever find yourself struggling and searching for tips on how to survive the crazy world of…"
Comedy, Interview
User Review
"Another episode I listened to on my way from SF to LA. I would say this was a pretty standard Bill…"
Interview, Comedy
User Review
"Listened to this on my drive down from SF to LA. A great discussion on Dax's insecurities and…"
Comedy
User Review
"Dream team of Arnett, Hayes, and Bateman make this podcast so enjoyable. There are a lot of comedy…"
Sports
Critic Review
"When it comes to ESPN podcasts, the bar is very high. “Bloodlines” comes up a bit short of that…"
Interview
User Review
"This podcast is all about Mike Tyson coming back to fight. Very surprising since Mike Tyson…"
Music
Critic Review
"Through a carefully crafted script and deliberately placed audio, the creators draw you in,…"
Sports
Critic Review
"Perhaps these shows don’t sound interesting if you’re not that into football, but the stories are…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"There are a lot of dig-up-the-past investigative podcasts out there, many of which I avoid because…"
Health
User Review
"Dr Victoria discusses the connection between covid and oral health with Olivia. Super informative…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"The human experience isn’t a long one, but “Office Ladies” has indirectly shown me it matters, no…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"The first season is a bit patchy: you have to get used to Brown’s Texan y’all-drawl, and the…"
Health
User Review
"Organic Olivia talks to Dr. Burhene, a functional dentist, on the gut and oral microbiome…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"The intimate, casual atmosphere that they create in the episode gives the listeners a new,…"
NBA, Sports
Critic Review
"This new podcast series features a crime but no murder or missing person. But it does involve…"
History
Critic Review
"(Season 3- Battle for Boston) Neyfakh creates the artful impression of subtlety. His stories always…"
Society
Critic Review
"...the most distinguishing sound of “Nice White Parents” is Joffe-Walt’s narration, which is…"
History
Critic Review
"Exquisite writing and smooth narration from The Atlantic’s Vann R. Newkirk II paint a vivid picture…"
NFL, Sports Talk
Critic Review
"There is no person in the world I would rather listen to talk about football than Mays. He’s…"
True Crime
User Review
"This was a very interesting episode. Richard Behar, Time Magazine journalist discusses his…"
Health
User Review
"In this episode Robb criticizes how all levels of government have handled covid perfectly. He goes…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"[Polly Platt] What makes the season particularly ambitious is the fact that Longworth built the…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"You know something is worthwhile when it’s a page-turner. Whether it be a book, a movie, a tv…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"I’m not that target demographic. Still, I found Michelle a natural broadcaster. She has a…"
Society
Critic Review
"I don’t think I’ll be forgetting the first episode of Nice White Parents anytime soon. Nice White…"
Society
Critic Review
"In a summer of vague discussions about “white privilege” and “structural racism”, Nice White…"
Television
User Review
"Who's funnier than Alaska and Willam? Only Bianca Del Rio! This is a must listen for ANYONE, not…"
Comedy, Relationships
User Review
"This podcast is a must-listen for me every week, but I especially appreciated this conversation…"
Entrepreneurship
User Review
"Always wanted to listen to the guy that made Overcast. For any podcast nerd."
Society, Teens
Critic Review
"A new podcast is released every week and teenagers across the country are relating in a big way to…"
Comedy
User Review
"This is the only take on "WAP" that matters. (Besides Cardi and Megan's of course.)…"
Society
Critic Review
"In Nice White Parents, Chana Joffe-Walt explores how even well-meaning parents affect major…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"Let’s start with entertainment value: It should be noted that the show is plenty fun to listen to,…"
Society
Critic Review
"...it quickly becomes apparent that the podcast is more interested in quick soundbites than a…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"Hagen and Shaw are loquacious and funny, and Shaw manages to sneak in some fascinating information…"
History
Critic Review
"The Bomb is well told, satisfyingly paced, nicely scripted. As you get older, you understand that…"
Society
Critic Review
"Nice White Parents is great. She really gets stuck in, Joffe-Walt, capturing both the hurt and…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"There’s plenty of delightful banter between husband and wife – the episode is filled with that…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"And so it turns out that The Michelle Obama Podcast is entirely worth your time, not least because…"
Fashion & Beauty
Critic Review
"From his sister who joined the French Resistance against the Nazis to a psychic whom Dior consulted…"
Society
Critic Review
"While it makes for riveting listening, there are fundamental problems with Nice White Parents, or…"
Sleep, Mental Health
Critic Review
"Sleep With Me podcast by Drew Ackerman has become as comforting to me as a light back scratch after…"
Society
Critic Review
"If the title of Serial Productions’ new podcast makes you uncomfortable, good. That's the point."
Sleep, Mental Health
Critic Review
"Known as the Sandman of sleep podcasts, this highly praised show is perfect for any insomniac. In…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"[Polly Platt] The end result is a loving and passionate portrait of an accomplished, trailblazing…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"The way that they talk to people and about people, and about themselves is not only revealing, but…"
Sports
User Review
"Great episode! "
Business
Critic Review
"Unlike other “business” podcasts, hosts Shaan Puri and Sam Parr aren’t here to criticize…"
Sports
User Review
"Love when Bill gets deep into basketball and Parent Corner is always hilarious…"
Drama
Critic Review
"Each of the four series feels like they are set out individually with their own storyline, yet…"
Personal Journals
Critic Review
"On California City, host Emily Guerin blends investigative journalism on these ongoing predatory…"
News
Critic Review
"On California City, host Emily Guerin blends investigative journalism on these ongoing predatory…"
Business
Critic Review
"Anyone with ambition founding a company or entering in the startup scene should listen to this…"
Society
Critic Review
"The podcast is interested in the wide scope of these activists’ work, the fight for economic…"
Technology
Critic Review
"[Season - Netflix] Each episode takes on a distinct topic, from Netflix’s unique internal culture…"
Music
Critic Review
"At its best, the show traces a throughline from the strict commercial divide between hip-hop and…"
Business
User Review
"Another one from the Spectaular Failures pod that I can relate to. The pirvate equity, big box…"
Business
User Review
"Refreshed my memory on how huge Kodak was in the film picture world. A great example of how…"
Music
User Review
"She don't care what you think. She's Margo Price. I like it. Uncensored conversation about her…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"I just found the show cringey: the effortful jolly banter, the tales about their four-year-old…"
Society
Critic Review
"I promise not to praise Times podcasts unless I really like them. I’ve been recommending Past…"
Society
Critic Review
"In fact by the end of the first episode I had stopped thinking of Schama as a man; in my mind’s eye…"
Comedy, Documentary
Critic Review
"My Year In Mensa seems to combine so many podcast genres (it's documentary, true crime, history...)…"
Business
Critic Review
"It is hosted by Guy Raz a seasoned journalist who was a host of Ted Radio hour before hosting…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"It's over a dozen years old, and more than 600 episodes deep, Filmspotting hosts Josh Larsen and…"
Sci-Fi
Critic Review
"Listening to the shows first five episodes its lead characters development has been utterly…"
Health
User Review
"There was no interviewee, which means it’s a lot of Robb Wolf talking. Lucky for him he has a lot…"
Sports
User Review
"Loved this episode. For me the podcast is at its best when Bill talks basketball and TV/pop culture…"
News
Critic Review
"...I binged the majority of the series on a single trip, and it’s one of the most interesting shows…"
Religion
User Review
"Very smart professor discusses his wild adventures with Tibetan monks towards awakening. Worth it…"
News
Critic Review
"The second season of this gripping podcast takes a deep dive into the conspiracy theories…"
Educational
Critic Review
"[Expert guide to conspiracy theories series] It’s a definitive albeit slightly dry and academic…"
Sports Talk
User Review
"Good episode! "
Music
User Review
"What a great episode. I still haven't seen Hamilton, but I am ever so hyped to not only watch, but…"
Technology
Critic Review
"The stories Rabbit Hole covers are also relevant and exciting. Rabbit Hole is not without its…"
News
Critic Review
"This audio thriller is hot on the trail of one of the most successful cryptocurrency scam artists…"
Relationships
Critic Review
"Michelle Obama is great at making you feel like she’s your friend. That’s why her podcast is so…"
Documentary
Critic Review
"Regardless of what the investigation uncovers, Wind of Change irreversibly introduces a new…"
Music
Critic Review
"Opera lovers can stay in touch with the art form, which won't be presented live for months. And…"
History, Society
Critic Review
"[Season 4] Each intense episode here is so perfectly calibrated. It’s particularly effective…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Most of the episodes are centered around cases that are brought in by “real” people. Some of these…"
Interview
User Review
"Joe Rogan keeps it real, I appreciate his measured, smart viewpoints. It feels like Jon Stewart is…"
Storytelling
User Review
"Fun listening to the antecedent show to Dragnet, one of my all time favorite noire radio shows. The…"
Sports
User Review
"Cool episode but how can Bill have Don Cheadle and Rob Lowe on, talk about their careers, and not…"
Interview
User Review
"This was a more logical episode of Joe Rogan. Jon Stewart talking a lot of sense in the landscape…"
True Crime
User Review
"They did a great job, but didn't offer any new insight about the case. They definitely have better…"
Sports Talk
User Review
"The best podcast about the NBA…"
Food
User Review
"For my first podcast episode I thought it brought on an insightful view of what goes on in a French…"
True Crime
Critic Review
"The first episode of Hometown (there are six available) is slow to get going, weighed down by the…"
Sports
User Review
"Great episode! I love the Redraftables…"
Daily News
User Review
"Very good, in depth reporting in a consumable time frame, a dependable podcast I go back to daily."
Television
User Review
"Enjoy the banter between mary and Courtney "
Daily News
User Review
"Polling was so messy and a fail in 2016. They established more polling this year and Trump is…"
Music
Critic Review
"Dolly Parton, sorry Saint Dolly Parton, is such an American dream and institution that it’s about…"
Literature
User Review
"This episode taught me a lot about Sanskrit and the challenges of teaching a language that isn't…"
Finance
User Review
"Really informative podcast on the basics of personal finance "
Storytelling
User Review
"I like listening to In Our Time before I go to bed, always relaxing to listen to some British…"
Comedy, Relationships
User Review
"This episode is not my favorite, but still entertaining."
Business
Critic Review
"While a little light on technical detail, Business Casual overcompensates with its inspiring blend…"
Educational
User Review
"Interesting and short enough listen for a quick lesson. I'm about to go for a run, so I'll do my…"
Society
User Review
"Easily understood. It's something, I feel like, you just listen to. It's obvious, but something we…"
TV & Film
Critic Review
"This brand-new series turns its focus to the movies claiming to be based on a true story and…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"The self-described mission of this show from the comedians Kid Fury and Crissle West is “throwing…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"There’s no shortage of podcasts that follow the basic format of “Las Culturistas”: witty banter…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"The regular hosts, Dan Schreiber, James Harkin, Andrew Hunter Murray and Anna Ptaszynski, have such…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"The longtime friends riff at breakneck speed on subjects both broad and niche. “Bodega Boys” is one…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Early in the first episode of this scripted mockumentary from The Onion, there’s a skit that…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"The British hosts’ deadpan, often horrified commentary on this singularly unsexy smut is liable to…"
Society
Critic Review
"Inappropriate Questions examines the discomfort of not knowing what to say, finding the beauty in…"
Comedy
User Review
"It's been a while since I listened to the Ralph Report which is daily on Patreon. This once a week…"
Comedy
Critic Review
"Though this breakout show from Jessica Williams and Phoebe Robinson has since become an HBO series,…"
Entrepreneurship
User Review
"For our Podclub, we had to listen to this episode. They speak dollars a lot, but if you read…"