Podcasting
‘Serial meets Twin Peaks’ in a true crime tale from Adam Buxton
The comedian bridges the gap between truth and fiction in Up in Smoke. Plus: five of the best podcasts with shocking twists
Hollie Richardson, Hannah Verdier and Ammar Kalia
24, Oct, 2024 @8:45 AM
From Fox News to Call Her Daddy: how Kamala Harris turned up election heat in pivot to media blitz
Once interview-shy VP plunged into podcast populism and interview with shock-jock Howard Stern after polls showed her slipping against Trump
Edward Helmore in New York
19, Oct, 2024 @2:47 PM
Best podcasts of the week: Tears and turnarounds in Davina McCall’s new show about new starts
The TV icon turned midlife expert hears from guests on starting over in Begin Again. Plus: five of the best comfort listen podcasts
Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier, Hollie Richardson and Rachel Aroesti
17, Oct, 2024 @8:45 AM
The week in audio: Kill List; Call Her Daddy; Boj & Kate Have a Lot on Their Plate; Johnny Walker – review
The tale of a scam hitman on the dark web grips after a slow start; Kamala Harris has the human touch in a US interview; Kate Lawler is moreish; and a radio stalwart is set to bow out
Miranda Sawyer
12, Oct, 2024 @4:00 PM
From frat-bro media to Kamala Harris: how the sex podcast Call Her Daddy reached the stratosphere
Alex Cooper’s show features no-holds-barred chats about intimacy and mental health. The vice-president’s visit offered a chance to connect with the TikTok generation
Alaina Demopoulos in New York
12, Oct, 2024 @12:00 PM
Best podcasts of the week: Sex secrets, tummy tips and more terrible advice from women’s mags
In this week’s newsletter: Two journalists leaf through vintage magazines and reflect on their legacy in Mag Hags. Plus: five of the best US election podcasts
Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier, Hollie Richardson and Charlie Lindlar
10, Oct, 2024 @8:45 AM
The week in audio: The English Disease; Mag Hags; Parents vs the Internet; Between the Ears – review
A thoughtful study of football hooliganism; glossy mags of yore amusingly revisited; the mother of murdered teen Brianna Ghey on online safety; and it’s a wonderful pond life
Miranda Sawyer
05, Oct, 2024 @4:00 PM
Best podcasts of the week: Sheridan Smith’s dangerously bingeable Margate murder mystery
In this week’s newsletter: A serial killer strikes the seaside town in The Margate Murders. Plus: in celebration of its 10th anniversary, five of the best Guardian audio long reads
David Wolf, Hannah Verdier, Alexi Duggins, Hollie Richardson and Charlie Lindlar
03, Oct, 2024 @9:05 AM
The week in audio: Why Do You Hate Me?: USA; The Louis Theroux Podcast; Split Screen: Thrill Seekers; Where Should We Begin? – review
Marianna Spring’s measured approach to Trump conspiracists pays off; a hijab-wearing porn star is a surprise interviewee; Nick van der Kolk revists 00s reality TV; and Esther Perel’s must-hear chat with author Miranda July
Miranda Sawyer
28, Sep, 2024 @4:00 PM
Best podcasts of the week: How Fox News went from ailing network to rightwing behemoth
In this week’s newsletter: Slow Burn returns for a new season, examining the phoenix-like rise of the American media giant. Plus: five of the best reality TV podcasts
Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier and Hollie Richardson
26, Sep, 2024 @8:45 AM
‘It’s absolutely abhorrent’: Jon Sopel on Huw Edwards, chaos in Britain and quitting the BBC
He was the BBC’s North America editor, living in Washington DC for eight years before returning to a shockingly changed UK. He discusses social media, antisemitism, centrist dads and the sudden embrace of conspiracy theories
Emine Saner
26, Sep, 2024 @4:00 AM
Best podcasts of the week: Lupita Nyong’o and friends tell tales of the African diaspora
In this week’s newsletter: The Oscar-winning actress goes back to her roots in Mind Your Own. Plus: five of the best comic book podcasts
Alexi Duggins, Hannah Verdier, Phil Harrison and Graeme Virtue
19, Sep, 2024 @8:45 AM
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