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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

2

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

3

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

4

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

5

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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Revisionist History

Revisionist History is a non-fiction podcast written and hosted by author Malcolm Gladwell, premiering in 2016 under his...

Podcast History Nonfiction Pushkin

8.5 Great

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You're Wrong About

"You're Wrong About" is an American history and pop culture podcast launched in 2018, originally co-hosted by journalist...

Podcast Analysis History 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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More Perfect

"More Perfect" is a podcast from WNYC Studios that explores the United States Supreme Court and its impact on American l...

Podcast History Law Nonfiction

8.3 Great

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Rough Translation

"Rough Translation" is an NPR podcast hosted by Gregory Warner that examines how American cultural, social, and politica...

Podcast International Culture Nonfiction

8.3 Great

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Cautionary Tales

Cautionary Tales is a nonfiction podcast hosted by economist and journalist Tim Harford, produced by Pushkin Industries....

Podcast History Nonfiction Pushkin

8.2 Great

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Embedded

Embedded is a documentary-style journalism podcast produced by NPR that takes listeners deep inside specific news events...

Podcast Long Form Investigative Nonfiction

8.0 Great

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The Last Archive

"The Last Archive" is a narrative history podcast hosted by Harvard historian Jill Lepore. Produced by Pushkin Industrie...

Podcast History Mystery Nonfiction

8.0 Great

15

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

16

Behind the Bastards

Behind the Bastards is a comedy and history podcast hosted by journalist Robert Evans and produced by Cool Zone Media. T...

Podcast History Comedy Political

7.8 Good

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American History Tellers

American History Tellers is a narrative history podcast produced by Wondery and hosted by Lindsay Graham. The series exp...

Podcast Narrative History Nonfiction

7.8 Good

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The Kitchen Sisters Present

The Kitchen Sisters Present is a narrative podcast created by documentary producers Davia Nelson and Nikki Silva. The se...

Podcast Documentary Nonfiction Oral History

7.8 Good

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Fiasco

"Fiasco" is a narrative history podcast created and hosted by Leon Neyfakh, the creator of "Slow Burn." Produced by Prol...

Podcast History Political Nonfiction

7.8 Good

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American Scandal

American Scandal is a narrative history podcast hosted by Lindsay Graham and produced by Wondery. Each season focuses on...

Podcast History True Crime Nonfiction

7.5 Good