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A good podcast should have competent people and it should be engaging knowing how to intrigue the listener.

It shouldn't be too long and it shouldn't tire the listener; it must be clear and effective

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To make a good podcast you have to focus on a central idea,play to an audience.
All good podcasts have a regular release schedule they adhere to.
Delivering an explicit structure on your content can serve to help listeners know what to expect and keep them engaged  with the ideas you want to cover. And the best you can do is have Authenticity.

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A good podcast must not only be an audio for its own sake but must have within it a content expressed in a coincident way, without too many turns of words. It must speak of subjects objectively and if necessary give personal opinions and its main subject must not be something banal and already seen, but original. To make a good podcast you also have to be good at entertaining people who are listening to it with some jokes or with a little irony, but you have to be careful not to get ridiculous. Making a good podcast is certainly not very simple, but there are many well-made examples like this:

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Ti create interesting podcast you have to:
Talk about things you like,
Focus in your target audience,
Stories are powerful ways to connect with your audience,
You have give to your listeners a reason to follow your show and this means creating podcast content that’s actionable,
Ask your listeners questions and report their responses,
Make sure that the conversation consistently strays on topic,
Choose guests with the right qualities,
Be yourself

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To make a successful podcast you have to take into account some small things. Think what listeners might like and not to ourselves, so put aside our ego. Choose a niche. Deliver your content consistently because people need and want to know when and where they can find a new episode. Pay attention to the quality of the audio because listening to a grappy audio isn't a great experience so to make a podcast you must also have the right equipment and a quiet place. Get chemistry right because The listener must feel safe as if he were talking to a close To do this you really need to think about how you’re presenting, keep your audience in mind and make sure you’re engaging and connecting with them. Think creatively about how to deliver your content. Promote the crap out of it because promoting your show is an essential part of getting your podcast in front of new eyes and ears and one of the common mistakes podcasters make is they only share their show on the day it launches. Platform like Instagram, Facebook and Twitter are perfect. Put your audience at ease because no one wants to listen to someone who sounds like they’re working out where their podcast is going at the same time their audieance.

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A podcast is a digital audio file made available on the Internet for downloading and listening to a computer or mobile device, typically available as a series.

In my opinion the characteristics of a good podcast are not many but really effective.

First of all it must have good audio quality, investing in a good microphone will definitely make a difference.

It is also very important to spell the words well and not to speak quickly.

Personally I prefer the entertainment podcasts, in fact for me it is very important not to be bored and above all to have a laugh and have fun, distracting us from everyday life.

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To make a good podcast you have to choose a significant topic and you have to expose it to your listeners. This topic must be explained and coincided.

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To create a great podcast the first thing to do is to choose a topic that you’re really passionate about. I consider very creative the podcast that have as argument the music or the art.
After choosing the topic, it is right that you also choose an original name to create the podcast, it could be an easy name to remember and that easily captures the attention.
But it is also essential that an excellent podcast also has a well-structured logo, with a beautiful image that reflects well the chosen topic. After all this, just record your podcast with a cheerful and convincing voice, join it all and make the latest changes.
Finally you will only have to publish, without worrying about how successful it will get, the important thing is that you had fun!

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to make a good podcast you have to choose qualified people who can speak giving a certain intonation. In addition, it must be recorded in a quiet place, without noise to avoid interference and then the podcast must be simple but effective. It's important to record always topics which enjoy who listened

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A good podcast must be meaningful, it has to teach something to the listeners such as new languages or new skills that we can use in everyday life. It must be interesting and fun, which people may enjoy. For that reason, there's no need to record for too long, it has to be short, otherwise the listeners will be bored. It's also important to write an eye-catching caption to capture the listener's attention. Then it is better to talk in an active way so that the people who are listening won't get distracted. These are a few points to make a good podcast

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To create a good podcast it is important to have an excellent equipment,it's worth to invest
in professional tools as microphone or headphones to create a perfect audio content .
Another important trick is not to make your podcast too long ,in this way the audience won't
get bored,but the main thing is your attitude, you must love your theme podcast,be
enthusiastic, the audience understands if you are having fun . Be an active podcast
host,It would be great if you involve your guest if you have one ,you mustn't limit
yourself asking questions but make your guests feel at home. To make your
podcast more know interact with the public thou social,your follower can partecipate
asking questions to you and your guest.

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A good tip for a podcast host is to speak to your audience like they are in the room with you. Also, most of the time, when there's an interview,  you must know the subject matter, otherwise, if you are not well-prepared, people might get bored. But be careful, as written before, speak to your audience like they are in the room with you, that doesn't mean that you don't need to know much about the topic, but you need to know enough to ask questions that are intelligent and engaging the audience. Podcasts are not all about shoving information down your listeners’ throats. Often times people get bored when there is too much information thrown their way. If this occurs break the information up by adding in stories, personal anecdotes, or something for your audience to relate to.

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A podcast should be short and clear. Who is talking should talk slowly and should involve who will listen to. To have a good podcast, topics should be current because they could be boring

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A podcast is an audio recording of a discussion on a given topic. A good podcast doesn’t have to be long, the important thing is knowing how to involve people. It is also very important to have a relaxed tone of voice and be very clear when recording the podcast so as not to bore anyone.

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A good podcast must be short but effective. It is necessary to think carefully, try to understand what can attract people, but, above all, it must be original.  It is necessary to surprise people even with small direct phrases or colorful images that can attract the attention of people.  It is also necessary that the person who records the podcast does not bore the public and conveys confidence with his voice.

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A podcast is an audio content about different and original topics . A good podcast is intended to amaze the listener with short but effective sentences or pictures. A podcast must offer new content to attract attention and fascinate the people who choose to listen to it. The person who records a podcast must try not to make people bored, to be original and pithy in its presentations.

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To write a good podcast it has to have a central idea, that it's the point where all the activities start. Doing a podcast it's like joking with the participants.  Another important things is a very strong structure , so an organized work is better than a casual work.  The last thing is that a podcast must to be authenticity, because the copied ideas arent't a good presentation  for an important project like a podcast; so need original ideas.

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A podcast is a possibility to expose different topics to entertain who listens to it. It may seem difficult to make a podcast, but it isn't so. A good podcast is characterized by a short duration, but, to attrack the audience, it  have an attractive image.

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a good podcast must be designed in such a way that it can expose ideas in a way that forms a beautiful and interesting story for the audience. so it doesn't matter if there are long texts or images it has to be something spontaneous and engaging. the important thing is to capture the attention

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Whether you've already stored all your favorite podcasts in your app of choice, ready for listening, or are new to the world of podcasts, there's no denying their popularity. Whatever you're into, from futuristic science to world news and politics or true crime, there are plenty of specialized interest shows to choose from, ensuring podcasts have become some of the most beloved entertainment and educations mediums worldwide.

With so many podcasts available, there's no way that you can listen to all of them. To help you out, no matter your interests, we've gathered a variety of shows to turn you on to your next great listen.

Note: To listen to any of these podcasts via RSS, you'll need to download and install an RSS reader, like the Feeder extension for Google Chrome.

Further reading

Coronavirus

With the current unprecedented worldwide pandemic now stretching across the globe, many news and science podcasts are devoting resources and time to covering coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19). However, several new podcasts have emerged that focus solely on the current pandemic, so we have decided to place them in their own category now until the pandemic subsides.

Epidemic

Epidemic, a new weekly podcast on the coronavirus, specifically features infectious disease specialists and public health experts to present the most current information available and to answer listener questions. It is hosted by Dr. Celine Gounder, an infectious disease specialist and epidemiologist, and Ron Klain, the U.S. Ebola czar from 2014 to 2015. The podcast focuses on what we can do during this pandemic to prepare and care for ourselves, our families, and our communities. Email your questions to hello@justhumanproductions.org or tweet @celinegounder and @ronaldklain. The hosts promise to answer your questions.

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Coronavirus: Everything You Need to Know

Various experts at SiriusXM's Doctor Radio offer the latest news and updates in treatment and public health precautions stemming from the coronavirus pandemic. Podcasts cover symptoms to watch out for, how to continue with your everyday routines, the effects on public events, and much more.
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For a short, sharp, 15-minute dose of the latest information on the pandemic, Bloomberg's podcast is the one to listen to. With an episode released every couple of days, you're always getting the most up-to-date information, including the latest scientific developments and news on how governments and individuals worldwide are adapting their lives during the pandemic.

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News

Slate's Political Gabfest is a weekly news roundup featuring discussions between hosts David Plotz, John Dickerson, and Emily Bazelon. Their political analysis is on point and their repartee adds some levity to the top stories of the week.

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Left, Right & Center is a weekly podcast assembled by Los Angeles radio station KCRW. The debate forum of the podcast allows Josh Barro, Rich Lowry, and their special guests to analyze politics, policy, and culture from every angle.

As investigative reporting gradually vanishes from American print and broadcast news, podcasts and radio try to pick up the mantle. Reveal, the Center for Investigative Reporting's radio show and dedicated podcast, is one such example. The hour-long show, hosted by Al Letson, aims a spotlight at each topic it covers, remaining interesting and analytical while covering urgent and relevant topics.

News website Vox's podcast, The Weeds, digs into the nitty-gritty of policy thoroughly enough to satiate even the biggest policy nerds. In a conversational format, Ezra Klein, Sarah Kliff, and Matthew Yglesias discuss how policy changes the public, and in turn, how the public changes policy.

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This podcast features just what the name implies - news from around the globe. It consists of a pair of 30-minute news broadcasts compiled twice a day from the 24-hours news coverage offered by the BBC World Service. This is one of the best podcasts for commutes to and from work.

The award-winning show hosted by investigative journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez is unique in its independence. If you took media theory 101 (or you listen to On the Media), you know just how unique and important independent news media is - making this arguably the most essential news podcast of the bunch.

The World is Public Radio International's daily news show. What makes it a standout is how the reports connect listeners to topics and people from around in the world in surprising ways - making bus riders in Bogota, Columbia relevant to morning commuters in San Francisco, for example - while covering some of the most interesting stories of the day.

Gaslit Nation is hosted by writers Sarah Kendzior (View from Flyover Country) and Andrea Chalupa. Both specialize in authoritarian states and were on to election hacking before the 2016 election. The show delivers sharp analysis, history, context, and insight on global affairs.

The Rachel Maddow Show is one of the most popular TV shows on MSNBC. Book author and scholar Rachel has the best, up-to-the-minute political guests to help viewers navigate the current political landscape. And you don't need a cable account - cord-cutters can watch the audio or video podcast, often on the same night as the TV broadcast. The video part includes only the first two segments, but the audio has the whole show.

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If you need to stay up to date on the latest events, The New York Times' podcast The Daily provides all the news that's fit to listen to in a tidy format. Twenty minutes a day, five days a week, host Michael Barbaro guides listeners through the biggest news stories of the day, talking to experts and other Times reporters.

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The justice system doesn't always work, and podcasts like Undisclosed are there to make sure we don't forget. Undisclosed takes the listener through the investigation, trial, and verdict of controversial cases, such as the death of Freddie Gray, with meticulous detail that makes every episode sound ripe for a multipart TV documentary.

The award-winning On the Media is one of the only shows dedicated to covering media news. Hosts Brooke Gladstone and Bob Garfield talk about how the news is covered, regulated, and disseminated. They examine threats to free speech, the element of transparency, and hidden agendas with both intrigue and authority.

The Takeaway, hosted by Tanzina Vega and Amy Walter, offers a fresh alternative to daily news. Live reports from the field and listener call-ins round out the show and provide an extremely diverse analysis that makes for a good podcast to listen to at work.

This 10-part series may be a couple years old now, but it's most definitely worth your time. It follows Rukmini Callimachi, who covers terrorism for The New York Times, on her journey to understand ISIS. Every story is beautifully woven, capturing how everyday people can be persuaded into this terrorist organization. Callimachi, along with the series producer Andy Mills, spends countless hours and risk their lives to uncover the truth behind ISIS.

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Comedy

In this hilarious comedy podcast, three brothers - Justin, Travis, and Griffin McElroy - field questions and concerns from listeners, and give some of the funniest advice you will hear in a podcast. Their thoughts on toilet comfort, Billy Joel Cosplay, and gargoyles might not be the most appropriate, but they will make you laugh.

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Do you find it hard to digest American history? The Dollop has you covered. Every week, hosts and comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds tell a story from American history that you have most likely never heard of. Like, did you know in 1976 a plane with 60,000 pounds of pot crashed in Yosemite? That's only the beginning - you'll laugh till you cry and learn some from one of the best history podcasts.

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Three comedians get together, often with their comedian friends, and watch some of the worst movies ever made. It's like Mystery Science Theater 3000 for the radio, minus the robots and the heavy focus on B movies. In fact, part of what's so hilarious about How Did This Get Made? is that many of the crappy movies were intended to be blockbusters. Winter's Tale, anyone?

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Hosts Erin Gibson and Bryan Safi discuss the issues most important to women and gays with hilarious irreverence. Often explicit, always germane, Attitudes! rightfully calls out bigotry and sexism within a tightly rolled comedic wrapper.

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The McElroy brothers (Justin, Travis, and Griffin), hosts of My Brother, My Brother & Me, have recruited their dad to chronicle their adventures through various Dungeons & Dragons campaigns in The Adventure Zone. The brothers have a great rapport and knack for improv; their shenanigans put the average D&D campaign to shame in this great fiction podcast.

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We all have "WTF" moments in our lives and Marc Maron is just pointing a few of them out. His twice-weekly podcast, usually recorded in his Los Angeles garage, consists of him talking with comedic friends, writers, and celebrity guests.

Humorist John Hodgman's podcast is like no other. The show sees him adjudicating trivial domestic disputes within a simulated courtroom, complete with real-life sound effects and the balmy Jesse Thorn as the bailiff.

This satirical "audio newspaper" stars comedian Andy Zaltzman as he breaks down the news from across the globe with comedians including Wyatt Cenac, Hari Kondabolu, John Oliver, Nish Kumar, Anuvab Pal, and his sister, Helen.

Hosted by man-of-many-nicknames Scott Aukerman, Comedy Bang! Bang! is the pinnacle of improv comedy podcasts. Each week, Aukerman is joined by various comedians, actors, and other celebrities, with the guests often appearing as outlandish characters (such as The Time Keeper or musical theatre composer Andrew Lloyd Webber). The show has a deep roster of returning guests and characters, and yet every episode goes in unexpected directions.

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True Crime

From producers Zac Stuart-Pontier and Marc Smerling, Crimetown is a breath of fresh air when it comes to true crime podcasts. Each season looks at the culture of crime - from poverty and race, to drug wars and policing - in a different city. Season 2 is focused on Detroit, with plenty of colorful, engaging stories from local residents to engage listeners.

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Hosted by lifelong true crime fans Georgia Hardstark and Karen Kilgraff, this lighter take on true crime sees the hosts telling each other their favorite tales of murder - and friends and fans tell true stories of crime from their hometowns, too.

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This Aussie podcast has been offering up weekly episodes since 2016. Hosted by an anonymous Australian - who has a voice that's sure to send chills down your spine - each episode covers a true crime, from solved to cold cases.

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Retired Cold Case Investigator Paul Holes and Investigative Journalist Billy Jensen know a thing or two about missing persons cases and unsolved murders. Each episode sees them attempting to solve crimes using a range of methods, from DNA searches to old-fashioned sleuthing - and even sometimes a little help from their listeners, who send in their own hints and tips.

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Small Town Dicks

Hosted by identical twin detectives Dan and Dave, alongside actress Yeardley Smith, Small Town Dicks ' weekly episodes focus on big-time crime in small towns. It's pretty gripping stuff, with each episode featuring a discussion with the detectives who broke the case, access to real-life 9-1-1 calls, and interviews with suspects.
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Fans of Serial will enjoy this podcast about crime, which is a pet project of professional radio producer Phoebe Judge. Criminal incorporates reimagined versions of murder ballads, investigations into historical crimes, and stories on the wrongdoings within the criminal system. Whether moving or macabre, this podcast keeps its listeners interested.

Music

In Rap Radar Podcast, Brian "B. Dot" Miller and former XXL editor-in-chief Elliott Wilson speak to a variety of guests in the entertainment business about nearly everything under the sun, including an interview with Hamilton 's Lin Manuel Miranda about making a mixtape, and one with A$AP Rocky and A$AP Ferg about recent run-ins with the law. You can listen on Jay-Z's streaming service, Tidal, or on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher.

Bob Boilen and Robin Hilton are big names in the NPR music scene. Their show introduces listeners to all genres of music, from that emerging Latin America band you've never heard of to the more mainstream indie fixes.

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Seattle's' KEXP is constantly at the forefront of broadcasting new alternative and indie albums. The show features both prominent and emerging artists from the Pacific Northwest and around the world.
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Electronic music more your thing? Then Above & Beyond is where it's at. The London DJ trio Above & Beyond hosts the weekly two-hour show, bringing in 30-minute guest mixes from some of their favorite artists. Every so often there's a 10-minute album teaser, too.
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Sometimes it's not enough just to listen to music. We have to have opinions about it as well. Sound Opinions features music critics discussing music news, reviewing new releases, and debating the musical merits of songs.

Music lives and breathes in songs. Song Exploder takes apart a single song - its structure, inspiration, and production - with the original musicians who created it. Artists include everyone from Wolf Alice and Nine Inch Nails to R.E.M and Lorde.
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A panel of music critics, including the New York Times' Jon Caramanica, discusses the latest pop news, songs, albums, and artists. It's opinionated, sure, but the excess of music knowledge and sharp commentary make it worthwhile.

Minnesota has one of the best music scenes around and a great public radio presence to boot. The Current's Song of the Day offers upcoming artists one song at a time.
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Imagine your favorite band playing an unplugged concert in your living room. That's essentially the premise behind NPR's Tiny Desk Concerts. Musicians play their songs at the desk of one Bob Boilen, aka the All Songs Considered host, casting the music in a more intimate light and helping you discover new favorites.

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In the podcast This Must Be The Gig, host Lior Phillips, talks to artists and industry personalities about their first concerts, preshow rituals, trends in the festival scene, and much more. From the lead singer of The Talking Heads, David Byrne, to John Linnell from They Might Be Giants, you'll get firsthand accounts from your favorite people in the music industry.

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Science and philosophy

Flash Forward is a podcast all about possible - and not-so-possible - futures. Each episode, presented by science journalist Rose Eveleth, looks at potential tomorrows, asking questions such as, "How would diplomacy work if we couldn't lie?" or "What would happen if invisibility cloaks were a real invention?" Each potential future has a dramatic segment followed by a journalistic deep-dive into the hows and whys. If you're the type of person who loves annoying their friends with "What if?" questions, you're going to love this podcast.

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The Infinite Monkey Cage

Famous physicist Professor Brian Cox joins co-presenter Robin Ince to discuss popular science topics with an ever-changing guest list of specialists, comedians, and other such guests in a witty and characteristically irreverent way. If you're interested in a wide range of scientific topics, or just love comedy, this science podcast is for you.

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Vegan activist Bob Linden was one of the first radio broadcasters and podcasters to go mainstream in dealing with issues of animal rights, diet, the environment, world hunger, public policy, justice, peace, cookie recipes, and the path forward from vegetarian to vegan. His perspectives and weekly guests are always illuminating.

In each episode of Science Vs, host Wendy Zukerman dives into contentious topics, with the goal of finding out what the scientific community has to say. Topics range from serious (fracking, gun control, nuclear energy) to lighthearted (hypnosis, meditation, even ghosts), and chances are you'll laugh while you learn.

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This podcast tackles complex issues, such as deportation and the American empire, with astute analysis and meticulous breakdowns. One of the longest-running podcasts, Open Source originally aired in 2003 with current host Christopher Lydon, and it has lost none of its luster in the time since.

Each edition of RadioLab focuses on one particular idea or concept, homing in on the people, sounds, and stories that work to bring the show to life. Hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich tackle scientific and philosophical topics.

This podcast is a fantastic way to learn how a Tsunami works, what's the deal with North Korea, and who killed JFK. The topics are interesting, entertaining, and laid out in a manner that is easy to digest.
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Hosted by Stephen Dubner, co-author of the mega-best-seller of the same name, this podcast "explores the hidden side of everything" from an economical/sociological perspective.

Ever wonder how the electric eel generates juice or what trypophobia is? Robert Lamb and Joe McCormick have answers, whether talking about mind-blowing mysteries or the newest scientific revelations, in this hour-long podcast.
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Each story is a perfectly told and produced bite of the past. This tiny podcast crams a million visceral responses into each episode, presenting history in a way that makes you feel as if it were recounting one of your own memories - one you'd almost forgotten but now is forever ingrained in your mind.

Short readings that present large philosophical ideas is the general gist of this podcast. Four former philosophy students discuss the biggest philosophers and their ideas from the Western canon of the field, breaking them down in an informal roundtable discussion (read: after-lecture bar talk).

Dissecting the biological, psychological, and sociological aspects of being women, Stuff Mom Never Told You presents a candid and fresh view on gender. Whether delving into feminist transphobia or following a professional dominatrix, this podcast is sharp and informative while remaining accessible.
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In each episode, host Ira Flatow interviews the top scientists and inventors, ranging from Jane Goodall to Elon Musk. There's hardly an aspect of science or technology that Science Friday hasn't covered, whether it be woolly bear caterpillars, the lingering effects of sneaker innovation, or what happens to plants when jettisoned into the vastness of space.

Hosted by NPR science correspondent Shankar Vedantam, Hidden Brain illustrates the unconscious patterns behind human behavior using psychology and neurobiology.
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On his eponymous podcast, journalist Ezra Klein explores the big topics in modern culture by talking to experts, artists, and luminaries. The show journeys far and wide into different subjects: Klein might bring on Nate Silver to talk about the tricky business of election forecasting, or economist Dani Rodrik to argue the weak points of globalism. One of the things that sets this show apart from other interview podcasts is that Klein is (usually) willing to challenge his guests' views, poking and prodding to get straight answers.

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Storytelling

Want to pour yourself a drink and listen to spooky stories about myths, legends, and hauntings? Then Spirits is the podcast you've been waiting for. Every week hosts Amanda and Julia mix a drink - from tequila to local imperial stout - and discuss a story, legend, or character from a wide range of places and cultures. Their Urban Legends episodes are particularly fun, looking at myths and legends across various states.

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Think you can handle real-life supernatural stories told firsthand? The Spooked podcast isn't for the faint of heart, with true tales of hauntings and other spooky goings-on that will leave you reeling in disbelief, from stories of haunted medieval jails to deadly premonitions. If you're feeling brave enough to listen, all we ask is that you please don't ever, ever, turn out the lights. It's just too damn scary.

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Wind of Change

A chance remark by a CIA greybeard led to one huge question: Was the CIA behind the writing and success of Wind of Change by German rock band The Scorpions, and was it integral to the collapse of the USSR? It's a bizarre question, but a compelling one, and the journey of self-discovery takes you into Soviet Russia, deep into the workings of the CIA, and even into one of the largest drug rings of the 1980s. It's a short series, but a must-listen.

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Lore is a collection of real-life stories so scary, you probably wish they were fake. Each episode of the bimonthly podcast - which became a full-blown TV series in late 2017, thanks to Amazon - tackles historical events that often venture into the supernatural. With the help of host Aaron Mahnke, each segment carries a campfire-esque vibe.

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No podcast collection would be complete without This American Life. Host Ira Glass delves into first-person stories and short fiction pieces from around the country. It will make you laugh just as often as it will make you cry. TAL holds the torch by which others are judged.

A different breed of storytelling than This American Life and Radiolab comes from the Moth organization. Each storyteller stands under a bright spotlight, in a crowded room, sharing their true experiences with a live audience.

This podcast is like a cross between This American Life and The Twilight Zone. The (mostly) true stories are alternately spooky, humorous, intense, and fascinating, and the experimental and eerie sound design is spellbindingly fun. The latest season won't launch until 2021, so you have plenty of time to catch up on over 100 episodes.

This series purports to be the local radio announcements of the titular weird desert town. Welcome to Night Vale is a bit like Twin Peaks if it were a podcast - with menacing glow clouds and monstrous mayors.

This podcast is, as host and producer Glynn Washington puts it, "storytelling with a beat." Snap Judgment is a profound, engaging, and humorous listen. It puts a new kind of spin on standard storytelling.

Polite conversation often omits some of the most important topics of our day - and that's where Death, Sex, and Money steps in. Celebrities and everyday people use the podcast as a vessel to discuss some of the hardest choices they've had to make, the biggest questions they've had to ask, and the things that have affected their lives the most. Anna Sale hosts.

Journalist and author Malcolm Gladwell adds "podcaster" to his résumé with Revisionist History, in which he tackles a different subject each episode, with topics ranging from Wilt Chamberlain's free-throw shooting form to the shady economics of golf courses. No matter how inane a subject may seem at first, Gladwell manages to find a compelling story within.

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If history interests you, but you find most history podcasts a bit dry, Dan Carlin's Hardcore History is sure to entertain. Carlin has a flair for the dramatic, which is good because episodes tend to run hours in length. Episodes involve intensive explorations of different historical stories, with a focus on brutal events like the rise of the Mongol Empire or the Anabaptist takeover of Münster.

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In This is Actually Happening, you are given the firsthand account - with zero commentary - from someone who has experienced something life-changing, devastating, and oftentimes unbelievable. If you have ever thought failure is the only option, these brave people will show you how they persevered through a time that seems too much for anyone to handle.

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Sports

Want the latest news, transactions, and trends around the league, four days a week? Subscribe to The Ringer NBA Show and that's exactly what you'll get, every Monday through Wednesday, and Fridays, too. Expect news on potential offseason moves, discussions after the game, and more.

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While basketball media is split between those who favor in-depth analysis and those who enjoy drama and storytelling, ESPN's Zach Lowe walks in both worlds, and that makes his sports podcast one of the most entertaining. Lowe is capable of breaking down any play to show what players did and why they did it, but he's also an insightful reporter, drawing on sources - including players, managers, and other journalists - to shed light on the world behind the scenes of the NBA.

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If you love nitty-gritty details of NBA cap management, Dunc'd On is for you. With a deep knowledge of the NBA's contract system and statistical analysis, host Nate Duncan offers deep dives into games and roster moves. An excellent podcast for aspiring GMs/fantasy league players.

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If you were able to go inside the irrational - yet highly-analytical - mind of a sports fan, it would sound like Bill Simmons Podcast. The famous sportswriter and creator of ESPN's docu-series 30 for 30 has taken his long-running podcast to his site, The Ringer. Thankfully, Simmons has lost none of his flair when interviewing athletes, celebrities, and sports experts.

Hosts Michael Davies and Roger Bennett wears blazers and discuss soccer. They're passionate and knowledgeable, providing both in-depth analysis and riveting guest interviews with equal jest.

Hall of Famer Jim Ross may remain the greatest WWE announcer in wrestling, but this podcast's celebrity roster of friends and weekly discussion of today's stars and storylines make it the go-to for wrestling fans.

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Jalen Rose is a unique voice in the sports broadcast world. He's a former NBA player who spent plenty of time in the limelight and isn't afraid to dish insider knowledge when it can provide better context to current stories.

Technology and video games

This Week in Tech has been one of the premier tech podcasts for a while now. The weekly show features tech enthusiasts Leo Laporte, Patrick Norton, Kevin Rose, John C. Dvorak, and others as they discuss trending tech.

If you're familiar with Gimlet Media, you know that its podcasts contain a narrative thread regardless of the topic they're covering. Reply All, Gimlet's tech podcast, is no different. The stories center on how the internet and technology affect people (and vice versa) while remaining insightful and interesting throughout.

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The BBC podcast provides an alternative viewpoint from the American tech shows while examining the many facets of technology and the role each one plays in our lives. The show often focuses on the internet and social networking.

The crew of Giant Bombcast is a collection of veteran video game journalists and on their weekly podcast, they embark on lengthy excursions into the world of gaming, discussing games they've been playing, breaking down the news of the week, and responding to listener emails. The Bombcast crew has great chemistry and approaches gaming with passion and humor.

ShopTalk isn't for the faint of heart. It's essentially a podcast for web design, one that delves into front-end development and UX. Hosts Chris Coyier and Dave Rupert answer questions and calls, typically with a knowledgeable guest.

A shameless bit of self-promotion, sure, but if you're here already you might like this. Our podcast is a casual and comical discussion between our writers and editors about the latest happenings in the tech industry and beyond.

After years of success, the next phase for any show is to create a spinoff. Video game website Giant Bomb entered the podcast arena with The Giant Bombcast. After building up an office in New York City, the East Coast staff established its own podcast, The Giant Beastcast. Hosts Vinny Caravella, Alex Navarro, Dan Ryckert, and Abby Russell - with a little help from CNET's Jeff Bakalar - talk about the culture and industry surrounding games, as well as offer humorous riffs on pop culture and life in general.

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Arts and culture

This scary movie podcast has a small yet strong cult following. Tune in to hear host Mike Muncer - and a different guest host each week - talk about horror movies old and new, from insights into The Haunting of Bly Manor to discussions on classic horror movies like The Fly and Videodrome.

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This is the latest iteration of Jesse Thorn's arts and culture program, which started a decade ago on college radio. Thorn discusses and interviews a highly curated list of top influences on pop culture - from rapper Rakim to poet and novelist Margaret Atwood.
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Beloved host Terry Gross has done a few difficult interviews. However, she remains one of the most empathetic, intelligent, and well-prepared journalists in all of radio - regardless of which luminary she features on the show.
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At this point, the "roundtable discussion about pop culture" format is kinda clichéd. But Slate's is one of the first and best. Each week, the three hosts pick three cultural topics, a mix of timely and timeless, and just gab about them.

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This "tiny radio show about design" makes you appreciate the big and small decisions that shape the world we live in, from purple hotels and traffic markings to camouflage and parentheses around area codes.

Brian Heater has a quiet, open-ended conversation with a writer, cartoonist, musician, podcaster, artist, or comedian, and you're dropped somewhere in the middle of it. Listen to learn how creators create.

Director Sam Jones believes the best interviews happen off-camera. His long-form podcast is lined with honest interviews from the likes of actress Sarah Paulson and musician Common, along with a myriad of other artists.

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Looking for a good book? The taste-makers at the New York Times can point you in the right direction. Authors and critics join the show to discuss literature, art, and ideas with host and editor Pamela Paul.

The BBC is a great place to go for cultural and artistic influences. BBC Radio 3's Arts and Ideas program is one of the best. It has interviews, talks, and debates with artists, scientists, and public figures.

An essential listen for anyone who writes and an interesting listen for anyone who doesn't, Longform interviews a different nonfiction writer or editor once a week about their process and career. Guests run the gamut, from literary superstars like Ta-Nehisi Coates to indie darlings such as Lena Dunham, providing insight and backstory regarding their most recent and famous works. This is great if you're looking for an educational podcast.

For the most comprehensive film reviews - and worst movie segment reenactments - you need to listen to Adam Kempenaar and Josh Larsen's Filmspotting. The Chicagoan film professor and critic, respectively, give their incisive opinions of films old and new while laying down some of the most definitive top-five lists around.
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It's only fitting that this podcast out of L.A. should take its name from Hollywood parlance. Host Elvis Mitchell uses it to converse with some of the entertainment and art world's most influential creators. Mitchell is a deft hand at getting even the most reticent guests to open up, and what they have to share is always interesting and insightful.

On Still Processing, New York Times writers Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham dissect the cultural issues of the day, covering a variety of topics including movies, music, and politics. It's a podcast that can move between highbrow and pop culture.

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Board games are having a moment, as more and more people experience the thrill of getting people together around a table for a night of fun (and maybe even intellectual stimulation). If you need a guide to the vast, treacherous world of board games there are none better than the folks at Shut Up & Sit Down, who review board games with a focus on the great social experiences they can create.

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Business

Initially launched to cover the global financial crisis of 2008 and 2009, the biweekly Planet Money presents an excellent roundtable discussion that dissects the state of the global economy (with guests).
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StartUp touts itself as a "podcast about what it's really like to start a new business." Alex Blumberg, a former This American Life producer and the Planet Money co-founder, created his own podcast company. Season 1 of StartUp is a reflexive examination of the process of starting up that company, Gimlet Media. The first season examined the setbacks and pitfalls that plagued Gimlet Media. The most recent season sees host Alex talk to a different guest each week, from city mayors to billion-dollar business CEOs.

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Kai Ryssdal breaks down what's going on in the world of current economics, not just relating the news but making it accessible to non-economy majors. It currently serves as one of the most digested pieces of media regarding business in the country, likely because Ryssdal regularly interviews entrepreneurs, CEOs, small business owners, and average participants in the economy.

Slate's aptly titled podcast revolves around what Americans actually do at work, digging into the minutiae of their day-to-day lives. It explores these topics by interviewing those with interesting jobs, allowing it to explore everything from the boring parts of being a porn star to the exciting calculations of forensic anthropologists.

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In this once-a-week podcast, host Guy Raz examines the stories behind some of the world's best-known companies. From innovators to entrepreneurs to idealists, Rax takes you on a narrative journey of how their movements came to be. Some interviews include the founder of 1-800-GOT-JUNK, how Wikipedia became our online encyclopedia, and even ice cream kings Ben and Jerry.
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The Best Podcasts of 2020 | Digital Trends

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Whether you've already stored all your favorite podcasts in your app of choice, ready for listening, or are new to the world of podcasts, there's no denying their popularity. Whatever you're into, from futuristic science to world news and politics or true crime, there are plenty of specialized interest shows to choose from, ensuring podcasts have become some of the most beloved entertainment and educations mediums worldwide.

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Catering to lovers of themed storytelling, true crime accounts and creepy cults, podcasts are also a great asset for travellers. Long haul flights, airport delays, overnight sleeper trains or pre-trip research - all good times to chuck in the earbuds, kick back and soak up some travel wisdom. And these are the places to do it:

1. Flight of Fancy

Hosted by travel journo Ben Groundwater, Flight of Fancy offers 30-minute episodes on just about everything you could want to hear in a travel podcast. Each episode he interviews travel professionals on topics like terrifying border crossings, cliched travel experiences (that are still totally worth doing) and how travel can mend a broken heart.

2. JUMP with Traveling Jackie

Formerly known as the Budget-Minded Traveler, JUMP with Traveling Jackie offers listeners destination inspiration and practical tips to get their travel goals off the ground, without blowing their whole budget. Hosted by Jackie Nourse, each episode interviews guests about their super-interesting travel experiences.

3. The Thoughtful Travel Podcast

Listening to The Thoughtful Travel Podcast feels like sitting down with a bunch of friends and sharing your best (and hairiest) travel stories. Amanda interviews fellow travel addicts about their travel experiences, like getting lost, navigating different cultures, and meeting the locals. Definitely well worth a subscribe.

4. Women Who Travel

Hosted by the editors of Conde Nast Traveler, Women Who Travel is a high-five to globe-trotting women around the world, and deep dives into what it's like travelling as a woman. It started out as a Facebook group, where women could share stories, advice and ask questions, but quickly grew into a fortnightly podcast about the highs (and lows) of travel. It's fun and informative, and covers a HUGE range of topics.

5. Wild Ideas Worth Living

If there was ever a podcast that'll make you want to hand in your notice, book a flight, and get out into the world, it's Wild Ideas Worth Living. This is all about having a wild idea - and acting on it; each episode feature interviews with various excellent legends, like pro-climbers, ultra-marathoners, authors and photographers.

6. Travel Goals Podcast

Host Portia Jones deep dives into dream destinations and travel tips from industry experts. Portia's Travel Goals Podcast brings you on-location insights from the next place you didn't know you needed to visit, and chats with those in the know about what's new and notable, including that one time she sat down with Intrepid's own CEO, James Thornton, to talk about how travel can be a force for good.

7. Zero to Travel

If your ears are after something a bit more esoteric, Jason from Zero to Travel regularly digs down into what travel is, why we do it and how we can do it better. Throw in a few tips on off-beat travel methods and episodes devoted to answering listener questions and you've got an inspiring mix for the train commute home.

8. Amateur Traveler

Amateur Traveler is all about destinations, which makes it pretty handy for those suffering from the travel version of kid-in-a-candy-store syndrome. Chris started the show in 2005 and he's racked up an amazing database of over 600 episodes, all chock-full of useful info on a particular spot.

9. Extra Pack of Peanuts

Another good one for those on a shoestring budget (whatever that means - are shoestrings the only thing you can afford?) Travis, who hosts Extra Pack of Peanuts, interviews travellers, bloggers and entrepreneurs to find out how to get around for cheap.

10. This Week in Travel

This Week in Travel keeps up with all the industry gossip and news, via a weekly chat with travel industry heavyweights. If you want to keep your finger on the travel pulse, tune in to Chris, Gary and Jen as they chew the fat on what's going on in the world of adventure and travel trends.
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14 Podcasts to Help You Through Social Distancing

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From understanding the pandemic to tackling homeschooling, keeping up with the election to finding distractions, here's what to listen to.