swap_horiz 99% Invisible Alternatives

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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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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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The Moth Radio Hour

The Moth Radio Hour is a Peabody Award-winning storytelling program distributed by PRX, featuring true personal stories...

Podcast Nonfiction Personal Narrative Live Storytelling

8.7 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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Your Own Backyard

"Your Own Backyard" is an investigative true crime podcast created by Chris Lambert that examines the 1996 disappearance...

Podcast True Crime Investigative Nonfiction

8.5 Great

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Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's

"Stolen: Surviving St. Michael's" is a Canadian investigative podcast produced by the CBC. Hosted by Falen Johnson, the...

Podcast Indigenous Investigative Nonfiction

8.5 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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Love + Radio

*Love + Radio* is a narrative audio documentary podcast created by Nick van der Kolk, known for its immersive sound desi...

Podcast Experimental Nonfiction Personal Narrative

8.4 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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Decoder Ring

Decoder Ring is a culture and society podcast produced by Slate, hosted by critic Willa Paskin. The show investigates th...

Podcast Culture Mystery Nonfiction

8.0 Great

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The Allusionist

The Allusionist is an educational podcast hosted by linguist Helen Zaltzman and distributed by the Radiotopia network. E...

Podcast Language Nonfiction Radiotopia

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