100 Best Podcasts in 2023

1. Stuff You Should Know

If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look ...no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.more
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1 episode / day Avg Length 38 min
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2. The Bill Simmons Podcast

US
HBO and The Ringer's Bill Simmons hosts the most downloaded sports podcast of all time, with a rotating crew of celebrities, athletes, and media s...taples, as well as mainstays like Cousin Sal, Joe House, and a slew of other friends and family members who always happen to be suspiciously available.more
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364.5K 5.6M 2 episodes / week Avg Length 96 min
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3. Anything Goes with Emma Chamberlain

Emma prefers to share her thoughts with a microphone rather than a physical human being, so thank god she has a podcast. Recorded from the comfort of ...her bed, Emma talks at length about whatever is on her mind every week. Anything really does go on this podcast. Sometimes philosophy, sometimes a random story from 10 years ago, sometimes advice, and sometimes nothing at all. You never know what you are going to get, but that's what keeps it interesting. New episodes every Thursday.more
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2 episodes / week Avg Length 51 min
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4. 2 Bears, 1 Cave with Tom Segura & Bert Kreischer

Weekly, comedian best friends Tom Segura and Bert Kreischer get together in the bear cave at YMH Studios to do what bears do: make each other laugh.
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1 episode / week Avg Length 95 min
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5. Huberman Lab

The Huberman Lab Podcast discusses neuroscience: how our brain and its connections with the organs of our body control our perceptions, our behaviors,... and our health. We also discuss existing and emerging tools for measuring and changing how our nervous system works. Dr. Andrew Huberman is a tenured Professor of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford School of Medicine.more
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1 episode / week Avg Length 163 min
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6. Maintenance Phase

Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
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97.3K 2 episodes / month Avg Length 62 min
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7. The Dave Ramsey Show

Evanston, Illinois, US
Take control of your money once and for all. The Dave Ramsey Show offers up straight talk on life and money. Millions listen in as callers from all wa...lks of life learn how to get out of debt and start building for the future.more
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4.9M 952.9K 3 episodes / day Avg Length 42 min
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8. You're Wrong About

US
Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that's been miscast in the public imagination.
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139K 2 episodes / month Avg Length 62 min
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9. The Dan Bongino Show

Jackson, Mississippi, US
He's a former Secret Service Agent, former NYPD officer, and New York Times best-selling author. Join Dan Bongino each weekday as he tackles the h...ottest political issues, debunking both liberal and Republican establishment rhetoric.more
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47K 25.2K 5 episodes / month Avg Length 47 min
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10. Planet Money by NPR

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Planet Money is a well-known and popular NPR podcast. If you're thinking about investing, you should learn about our economy. Planet Money's t...agline is 'The Economy Explained,' which they accomplish in an innovative, amusing, and engaging way. Planet Money could be paired with some of the more investment/stock-focused shows for a well-rounded lineup of information.more
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6.7M 8.9M 2 episodes / week Avg Length 24 min
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11. The Moth Podcast

New York City, New York, US
Since its launch in 1997, The Moth has presented thousands of true stories, told live and without notes, to standing-room-only crowds worldwide. Moth ...storytellers stand alone, under a spotlight, with only a microphone and a roomful of strangers. The storyteller and the audience embark on a high-wire act of shared experience which is both terrifying and exhilarating.more
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361.2K 95.5K 1 episode / week Avg Length 44 min
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12. Serial

Serial is a podcast from the creators of This American Life, hosted by Sarah Koenig. Serial made podcasts popular again and is poised to update the la...ndscape by inspiring more legal voices to take to the medium of radio to connect, inform, and educate.more
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429.4K 310.9K 4 episodes / month Avg Length 32 min Oct 2013
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13. Freakonomics Radio

Discover the hidden side of everything with Stephen J. Dubner, co-author of the Freakonomics books. Each week, Freakonomics Radio tells you things you... always thought you knew (but didn't) and things you never thought you wanted to know (but do) from the economics of sleep to how to become great at just about anything. Dubner speaks with Nobel laureates and provocateurs, intellectuals and entrepreneurs, and various other underachievers.more
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362.5K 632.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 45 min
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14. Casefile True Crime

Australia
Casefile True Crime Podcast, or simply Casefile, is a weekly true crime-themed podcast that first aired in Australia in January 2016 and hosted by an ...Australian man who remains anonymous. The series deals with solved or cold criminal cases, often related to well-known murders and serial crimes.more
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65.3K 56.2K 55.8K 1 episode / week Avg Length 59 min Jan 2016
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15. All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Industry veterans, degenerate gamblers & besties Chamath Palihapitiya, Jason Calacanis, David Sacks & David Friedberg cover all things economic, tech,... political, social & poker.more
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249.5K 1 episode / week Avg Length 97 min
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16. Betrayal

This is a story of a real-life fairytale gone horribly wrong. It's a cautionary tale about a marriage so filled with betrayal and deceit, that man...y people are still recovering from its path of destruction. This is the story of Jenifer Faison. After 20 years apart, Jenifer reconnected with her college sweetheart, Spencer Herron. He was a two-time Teacher of the Year and Jen was convinced she married the perfect husband.more
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1 episode / quarter Avg Length 22 min
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17. My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark

Lifelong fans of true crime stories Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark tell each other their favorite tales of murder and hear hometown crime stori...es from friends and fans.more
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122.1K 1 episode / week Avg Length 45 min
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18. On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Los Angeles, California, US
My name is Jay Shetty, and my purpose is to make wisdom go viral. I'm fortunate to have fascinating conversations with the most insightful people ...in the world, and on my podcast, I'm sharing that conversation with you. New episodes Mondays and Fridays.more
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284.1K 381.8K 6 episodes / month Avg Length 67 min
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19. SmartLess

Los Angeles, California, US
SmartLess with Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, & Will Arnett is a podcast that connects and unites people from all walks of life to learn about shared expe...riences through thoughtful dialogue and organic hilarity. A nice surprise: in each episode of SmartLess, one of the hosts reveals his mystery guest to the other two. What ensues is a genuinely improvised and authentic conversation filled with laughter and newfound knowledge to feed the SmartLess mind.more
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56.6K 1 episode / week Avg Length 62 min
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20. We Can Do Hard Things with Glennon Doyle

I'm Glennon Doyle, author of Untamed the book that was released at the very start of the pandemic and became a lifeline for millions. I watched in... awe from my home while this simple phrase from Untamed WE CAN DO HARD THINGS the mantra that saved my life twenty years ago, became a worldwide rally cry. Because we experienced the hardship of the pandemic collectively, many of us finally acknowledged what was true before COVID and will be true after:more
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3 episodes / week Avg Length 57 min
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21. MrBallen Podcast: Strange, Dark & Mysterious Stories

The Strange, Dark and Mysterious delivered in podcast format.
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1 episode / week Avg Length 2 min
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22. Something Was Wrong

Something Was Wrong is an Iris Award-winning true-crime docuseries about the discovery, trauma, and recovery from shocking life events and abusive rel...ationships.more
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1 episode / week Avg Length 47 min
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23. The Jordan Harbinger Show

California, US
(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nug...gets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip 'T.I.' Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to spies and psychologists.more
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24.7K 1 episode / day Avg Length 78 min
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24. Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade

New York City, New York, US
Be a 'Fly on the Wall' as Saturday Night Live alumni Dana Carvey and David Spade take you behind the scenes to reminisce about the most memorable stor...ies and moments with friends of the show. In each episode, you'll hear from your favorite cast members, hosts, writers, and musical guests as they share never-before told stories about their careers; including how they made their way to the show and how being a part SNL's cultural history has impacted their lives beyond the show. Fly on the Wall with Dana Carvey and David Spade is a presentation of Cadence13.more
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2.6K 1 episode / week Avg Length 84 min
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25. Not Skinny But Not Fat

Your home for everything pop culture, celebrity gossip, and reality TV. Get your weekly recap on what's happening in this crazy world of entertai...nment, all with a perfect dose of sarcasm, wit, and lots of LOLZ. Hosted by Amanda Hirsch, creator of the Instagram 'Not Skinny But Not Fat'.more
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1 episode / week Avg Length 55 min
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26. Murder, Mystery & Makeup

Bailey Sarian, a professional makeup artist and true crime aficionado, is now bringing episodes of her YouTube series 'Murder, Mystery & Makeup' to po...dcast! Covering anything from cannibals to cover-ups. Join us on this journey. It'll be fun, we promise. Idk. lol. more
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1 episode / week Avg Length 40 min
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27. Office Ladies

The Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate The Office re-watch podcast for you. Each week Jenna and... Angela will break down an episode of The Office and give exclusive behind the scene stories that only two people who were there, can tell you.more
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52.2K 1 episode / week Avg Length 66 min
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28. Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend

After 25 years at the Late Night desk, Conan realized that the only people at his holiday party are the men and women who work for him. Over the years... and despite thousands of interviews, Conan has never made a real and lasting friendship with any of his celebrity guests. So, he started a podcast to do just that.Deeper, unboundedly playful, and free from FCC regulations, Conan O'Brien Needs a Friend is a weekly opportunity for Conan to hang out with the people he enjoys most and perhaps find some real friendship along the way.more
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4.1M 670.7K 1 episode / day Avg Length 42 min
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29. Crime Junkie

Indianapolis, Indiana, US
If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you've found your people.
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393.2K 140K 1 episode / day Avg Length 38 min
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30. This Is Actually Happening

What if your mother left to follow a cult or you woke up in a morgue or if your boat got caught in a storm and began to sink what would you do?   T...his is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who finds out a celebrity crush isn't who she seems to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next.more
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159.1K 122.1K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 46 min
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31. American Scandal

Dallas, Texas, US
Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage. Scandals have shaped America since its found...ing. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians, and moguls. From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of Americas dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they are caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham.more
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10.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 32 min Sep 2018
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32. The Ben Shapiro Show

Jackson, Mississippi, US
Tired of the lies? Tired of the spin? Are you ready to hear the hard-hitting truth in a comprehensive, conservative, principled fashion? The Ben Shapi...ro Show brings you all the news you need to know in the most fast-moving daily program in America. Ben brutally breaks down the culture and never gives an inch! Monday thru Friday.more
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47K 25.2K 8 episodes / week Avg Length 53 min Jan 2019
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33. Morbid: A True Crime Podcast

Boston, Massachusetts, US
It's a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history, and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technic...ian and a hairstylist. Join in for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor.more
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190K 126.6K 120.5K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 78 min May 2018
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34. Radiolab

New York City, New York, US
Radiolab is one of the most beloved podcasts and public radio shows in the world. The show is known for its deep-dive journalism and innovative sound ...design. Created in 2002 by host Jad Abumrad, the program began as an exploration of scientific inquiry. Over the years it has evolved to become a platform for long-form journalism and storytelling. Radiolab is co-hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.more
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404.7K 272.3K 1 episode / week Avg Length 44 min Sep 2017
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35. Up and Vanished | True Crime Podcast

Up and Vanished is an investigative true crime podcast hosted by Atlanta filmmaker Payne Lindsey. Up and Vanished aims to tell compelling, true storie...s and give these cases the exposure they deserve.more
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97.3K 41.1K 13.7K 2 episodes / quarter Avg Length 44 min
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36. American History Tellers

US
The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life -the words you speak, the ideas you share- can be traced to our hist...ory, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? Well, take you to the events, the times, and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind Tides Of History, Fall Of Rome, and Dirty John.more
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2.9K 3.6K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 33 min
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37. Fresh Air

Washington, District of Columbia, US
Fresh Air from WHYY, the Peabody Award-winning weekday magazine of contemporary arts and issues, is one of public radio's most popular programs. H...osted by Terry Gross, the show features intimate conversations with today's biggest luminaries.more
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6.7M 8.9M 1 episode / day Avg Length 47 min
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38. NPR: Wait Wait... Don't Tell Me! Podcast

Washington, District of Columbia, US
NPR's weekly current events quiz. Have a laugh and test your news knowledge while figuring out what's real and what we've made up.
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6.7M 8.9M 2 episodes / week Avg Length 42 min
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39. Hidden Brain

Shankar Vedantam uses science and storytelling to reveal the unconscious patterns that drive human behavior, shape our choices and direct our relation...ships.more
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1 episode / week Avg Length 49 min
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40. Dateline NBC

New York City, New York, US
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations.
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52.2K 9.4M 2 episodes / week Avg Length 63 min
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41. Ologies with Alie Ward

Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket fu...ll of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists' obsessions. Humorist and science correspondent Alie Ward asks smart people stupid questions and the answers might change your life.more
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4 episodes / month Avg Length 60 min
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42. Unsolved Mysteries

New York City, New York, US
Welcome to the official Unsolved Mysteries podcast from the original creators of the iconic television series, presented by Cadence13. Join our host S...teve French each week as we present all-new mysteries, from terrifying abductions to bizarre paranormal encounters, heinous killers, and unexplained deaths. For every mystery, there is someone, somewhere who knows the truth. Perhaps it's you. more
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1.9K 2.6K 1 episode / month Avg Length 33 min Jan 2021
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43. The Bible in a Year

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
In The Bible in a Year podcast, Fr. Mike Schmitz walks you through the entire Bible in 365 episodes, providing commentary, reflection, and prayer alon...g the way. Unlike any other Bible podcast, Ascension's Bible in a Year podcast follows a reading plan inspired by The Great Adventure Bible Timeline, a ground-breaking approach to understanding salvation history developed by renowned Catholic Bible scholar Jeff Cavins.more
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1.7K 45K 1 episode / day Avg Length 21 min
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44. Up First

Washington, District of Columbia, US
NPR's Up First is the news you need to start your day. The three biggest stories of the day, with reporting and analysis from NPR News in 10 minu...tes. Available weekdays by 6 a.m. ET, with hosts Rachel Martin, Noel King and Steve Inskeep. Now available on Saturdays by 8 a.m. ET, with hosts Lulu Garcia-Navarro and Scott Simon.more
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6.7M 8.9M 6 episodes / week Avg Length 18 min
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45. This American Life

New York City, New York, US
This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 1.5 million people download the weekl...y podcast. Each week we choose a theme and put together different kinds of stories on that theme.more
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1.1M 433.4K 1 episode / week Avg Length 62 min
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46. Anatomy of Murder

New York, US
A murder case has many layers: the victim, the crime, and the investigation. To truly understand it, you need to dissect each piece of a tragic puzzle.... Join Anna-Sigga Nicolazzi and Scott Weinberger every Wednesday for an insider's perspective, as they reveal to you the Anatomy of Murder.more
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2.3K 1.5K 7 episodes / quarter Avg Length 40 min
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47. Run, Bambi, Run

Laurie Bembenek was a Milwaukee police officer and Playboy Club bunny before being arrested for the murder of her husband's ex-wife, a crime she i...nsisted she did not commit. Nicknamed 'Bambi Bembenek,' she became a tabloid fixation, a feminist cause célèbre, and, after she escaped from prison, an American folk hero, though she was never exonerated. Journalist and Campside Media co-founder Vanessa Grigoriadis takes a fresh look at the case Diane Sawyer called the 'most glamorous murder case of the 1980s.'more
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1 episode / quarter Avg Length 26 min
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48. CounterClock

To tell the story of a crime, you have to turn back time. Every season, Investigative journalist Delia D'Ambra digs deep into a mind-bending myste...ry with the hopes of reigniting interest in a decades-old homicide case. more
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33.1K 9.4K 19 episodes / year Avg Length 22 min Nov 2019
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49. The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Toronto
Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson and his daughter Mikhaila for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast... breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.more
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2M 4.2M 18 episodes / quarter Avg Length 98 min Dec 2016
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50. The Daily

New York, US
Hosted by Michael Barbaro. This is what the news should sound like. The biggest stories of our time, told by the best journalists in the world. Twenty... minutes a day, five days a week, ready by 6 a.m.more
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18.2M 284.3K 2 episodes / week Avg Length 35 min Mar 2019
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