swap_horiz Imagined Life 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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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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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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The Shrink Next Door

The Shrink Next Door is a true crime and psychology podcast hosted by journalist Joe Nocera, co-produced by Bloomberg Me...

Podcast Psychology True Crime Nonfiction

8.2 Great

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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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Over My Dead Body

Over My Dead Body is a true-crime anthology podcast produced by Wondery. Each season investigates a real-life murder cas...

Podcast Drama True Crime 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

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Business Wars

Business Wars is a narrative business-history podcast produced by Wondery and hosted by David Brown. Each series examine...

Podcast Business Narrative Nonfiction

7.3 Good