Podcasts
The week in audio: Witch; Spellcaster: The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried; History’s Secret Heroes – review
From the host of 28ish Days Later, a wonderfully written defence of witchcraft; the ‘schaden-fraud’ story of a crypto bro; and fascinating tales of wartime derring-do with Helena Bonham Carter
Miranda Sawyer
03, Jun, 2023 @4:00 PM
On my radar: Milly Alcock’s cultural highlights
The Australian star of House of the Dragon and Upright on her favourite podcast, an immersive art experience and a novel of ugly emotions
Kathryn Bromwich
03, Jun, 2023 @2:00 PM
‘Deeply personal and very authentic’: how podcasts took over the world in 20 years
Since the first podcast was released two decades ago this month, the medium has upended pop culture in countless unexpected ways, from revolutionising standup comedy to providing storytelling fuel for drama and documentary
Rachel Aroesti
03, Jun, 2023 @10:55 AM
Best podcasts of the week: Stars spill their secrets to an interviewing icon on The Louis Theroux Podcast
In this week’s newsletter: The legendary documentary-maker meets celebrities from Shania Twain to Craig David in his new show. Plus: five of the best LGBTQ+ history podcasts
Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier, Hollie Richardson and Ella Braidwood
01, Jun, 2023 @8:45 AM
‘We’re both romantic about what politics can be’: Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart on their double act
To judge by the huge success of their podcast The Rest Is Politics, the UK still has an appetite for political ideas and debate. But how do the Labour stalwart and the Tory maverick really get on?
Rachel Cooke
28, May, 2023 @6:00 AM
The week in audio: People Who Knew Me; Happy Hour; Whose Truth Is It Anyway?; This Cultural Life: Nick Cave – review
Rosamund Pike is the star of a brilliantly produced new drama; a two-hander set in a London pub is snappy and fun; and Nick Cave is a dream interviewee
Miranda Sawyer
27, May, 2023 @4:00 PM
On my radar: Arlo Parks’s cultural highlights
The Mercury prize-winning musician on an inspirational rapper, a Nobel laureate’s views of Paris, where to find chillies and a Red Hot Chili Pepper
Killian Fox
27, May, 2023 @2:00 PM
Best podcasts of the week: Trans moshpits, non-binary emo and the power of music for queer lives
In this week’s newsletter: From the contemporary Christian scene to rap battles, Sounds Gay explores what music means to LGBTQ+ people. Plus: five of the best niche podcasts
Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier, Hollie Richardson and Ammar Kalia
25, May, 2023 @8:45 AM
The week in audio: Vernon Kay; Rylan: How to Be a Man; Children Locked Away – review
The new Ken Bruce eases in nervously; Rylan is a Radio 4 natural; and the treatment of the UK’s most vulnerable children makes for a shocking listen
Miranda Sawyer
20, May, 2023 @4:00 PM
On my radar: Romy’s cultural highlights
The xx singer-songwriter and guitarist on the film that reminds her of holidays with her dad, reliving the Lionesses’ big win and her housework listening
Kathryn Bromwich
20, May, 2023 @2:00 PM
How one woman raised $100,000 for cancer treatment she never needed
Why did Amanda Riley con the blogosphere into paying for her fake illness? Find out in Scamanda. Plus: five of the best podcasts to mend a broken heart
Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier, Hollie Richardson and Charlie Lindlar
18, May, 2023 @8:45 AM
Radio 4 flagship Today loses 800,000 listeners in a year to podcasts and rivals
BBC claims online listening increase offsets live decline, while Rajar figures show Greatest Hits and LBC gaining audience
Jim Waterson Media editor
17, May, 2023 @11:01 PM
1 / 101 pages