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S-Town

S-Town is a compelling narrative podcast examining the life of John B. McLemore, an Alabama resident known for his unusu...

Podcast Long Form Nonfiction Biography

9.2 Excellent

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Ear Hustle

Ear Hustle is a critically acclaimed podcast originating from within San Quentin State Prison. It provides unique nonfic...

Podcast Social Justice Nonfiction Prison

9.0 Excellent

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Slow Burn

Slow Burn is a Slate narrative podcast exploring significant moments in American history through detailed investigation...

Podcast History Political Nonfiction

9.0 Excellent

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Dolly Parton's America

“Dolly Parton’s America” is a WNYC podcast exploring themes of American culture through the life and work of country mus...

Podcast Music Culture Nonfiction

9.0 Excellent

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Heavyweight

The Heavyweight podcast explores deeply personal stories of regret, missed opportunities, and unresolved situations. Hos...

Podcast Comedy Nonfiction Personal Narrative

8.9 Great

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99% Invisible

99% Invisible is a podcast exploring the stories behind the designs we encounter daily. Hosted by Roman Mars, it investi...

Podcast Design Culture Nonfiction

8.8 Great

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Where Should We Begin? with Esther Perel

Esther Perel’s “Where Should We Begin?” presents recorded psychotherapy sessions with couples seeking guidance. The podc...

Podcast Therapy Nonfiction Relationships

8.8 Great

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Believed

Believed is an investigative podcast series from Michigan Radio exploring the systemic failures surrounding Larry Nassar...

Podcast True Crime Investigative Nonfiction

8.8 Great

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Bear Brook

Bear Brook is a New Hampshire Public Radio investigative podcast exploring the unsettling case of unidentified bodies fo...

Podcast True Crime Investigative Nonfiction

8.8 Great

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Maintenance Phase

Maintenance Phase is a podcast examining the history of wellness trends and their impact on health and society. Hosted b...

Podcast Health Analysis Nonfiction

8.8 Great

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Ologies with Alie Ward

"Ologies with Alie Ward" is an educational science podcast hosted by American journalist and science communicator Alie W...

Podcast Education Science Nonfiction

8.5 Great

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Invisibilia

Invisibilia is a non-fiction podcast produced by NPR that debuted in 2015, focusing on the invisible psychological and n...

Podcast Science Psychology Nonfiction

8.3 Great

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StartUp Podcast

StartUp is a documentary-style podcast launched in 2014 by journalist Alex Blumberg to chronicle the founding of Gimlet...

Podcast Business Entrepreneurship Nonfiction

8.1 Great

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Uncivil

"Uncivil" is a documentary podcast produced by Gimlet Media that reexamines the history of the American Civil War. Hoste...

Podcast History Nonfiction Civil War

8.0 Great

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The Habitat

"The Habitat" is a documentary podcast produced by Gimlet Media. Hosted by Lynn Levy, the series chronicles a year-long...

Podcast Space Documentary Nonfiction

8.0 Great

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Crimetown

Crimetown is a documentary podcast produced by Gimlet Media that explores organized crime and political corruption in a...

Podcast True Crime Organized Crime Nonfiction

7.9 Good

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How to Save a Planet

"How to Save a Planet" is a documentary podcast from Gimlet Media that launched in 2020. Co-hosted by marine biologist D...

Podcast Environment Nonfiction Gimlet

7.8 Good

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Every Little Thing

Every Little Thing was a podcast produced by Gimlet Media and hosted by Flora Lichtman. The show was dedicated to answer...

Podcast Culture Curiosity Nonfiction

7.5 Good

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Story Collider

The Story Collider is a nonprofit science-storytelling organization that presents live shows and a weekly podcast. Physi...

Podcast Science Nonfiction Personal Narrative

7.3 Good

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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids is an educational audio series that explains scientific questions and discoveries throug...

Podcast Education Science Nonfiction

7.0 Good