Starter episode: “The Worst Black Bear Attack in History: Part 1” Matt Pycroft, a filmmaker who specializes in documenting far-flung and hostile outdoor locations, delivers interviews with guests who share his thirst for exploration. One’s definition of an adventure can vary dramatically, and that’s reflected in the broad range of
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The Sean Combs Saga Is Catnip for Pop Culture Podcasts
In recent years, podcasts and radio shows devoted to hip-hop culture have risen in prominence, particularly those which lean into interviews and commentary. Black-led shows have carved out a lucrative industry for their fun, informal insider tone and perspective unavailable on other mass-audience platforms. “You have this space that opens
Nickelodeon and Disney Stars Find a Second Act on Podcasts
The audience for podcasts continue to grow, with 42 percent of Americans 12 and older reporting last year that they had listened to one in the previous month, according to a report by Edison Research. Making money isn’t simple, in part because the market is so saturated that there isn’t
6 Podcasts for Foodies
Starter episode: “Jon Kung’s Recipe for Spaghetti and Lion’s Head Meatballs” ‘Lecker’ Recorded primarily in home kitchens, this convivial podcast has an intimate feel that sets it apart from most interview shows. Lucy Dearlove, a radio producer, hosts conversations with chefs, cookbook authors and other foodies, incorporating the sounds of
UFC’s Dana White abruptly quits Howie Mandel show with little explanation: 'F—ing tired of doing podcasts’
UFC president Dana White abruptly stormed off the set of Howie Mandel’s latest podcast episode, saying only that he was “so f—ing tired of doing podcasts.” The incident happened in the opening minutes of the “Howie Mandel Does Stuff” podcast released Wednesday. UFC president Dana White speaks with media after
5 Podcasts for Hollywood’s Awards Season
The 2024 awards season has felt unusually hectic so far, thanks to the strike-delayed Emmy Awards shifting from their usual fall airdate to January. To help make sense of it all — and unpack the discombobulated state of Hollywood now — these five podcasts offer a mixture of expert analysis
In a tough year for podcasts, these 3 stood above the rest
The podcasting world faced layoffs, retrenchment, and cancellations in 2023, but amidst the turmoil, “If Books Could Kill,” “You Didn’t See Nothin” and “The Retrievals” topped the list of offerings. Source link
6 Podcasts About Lies, Scams and Con Artists
Starter episode: “A Veteran Rebuilds His Life After a Scam Takes Everything” A true-crime anthology series from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, “Unravel” chronicled an unforgettable scam story in its fourth season. Ollie Ward, a radio producer in New Zealand, is both host and subject, recounting how his family lost everything
6 Podcasts About the Perils (and Joys) of Modern Dating
Starter episode: “Can You Fall In Love With Anyone?” The Radiotopia podcast network has long been a haven for innovative and highly personal stories, and “The Heart” represents its apogee. Over the course of more than a decade, Kaitlin Prest has used the intimacy of audio to explore and deconstruct
The Best True Crime Podcasts and Documentaries to Stream Now
In this podcast, one of Pakistan’s first in the true crime realm, we travel to Karachi in the late 1960s and early ’70s, when the city’s lust-fueled nightlife and high-society scandals would rival the most sensational eras of Hollywood or New York. This story has it all: the mysterious death