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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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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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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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Invisibilia

Invisibilia is a non-fiction podcast produced by NPR that debuted in 2015, focusing on the invisible psychological and n...

Podcast Science Psychology Nonfiction

8.3 Great

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StoryCorps Podcast

The StoryCorps Podcast is a nonfiction audio program that shares interviews recorded through StoryCorps, an oral history...

Podcast Nonfiction Personal Narrative Oral History

8.2 Great

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Terrible, Thanks for Asking

Terrible, Thanks for Asking is a podcast hosted by author Nora McInerny that premiered in 2016. The show invites guests...

Podcast Comedy Grief Nonfiction

8.0 Great

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Death, Sex & Money

Death, Sex & Money is a podcast produced by WNYC that focuses on the overarching themes of human life indicated by its t...

Podcast Intimate Nonfiction Personal Narrative

8.0 Great

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Strangers

Strangers is a documentary-style podcast distributed by the Radiotopia network that explores themes of human connection,...

Podcast Community Nonfiction Personal Narrative

8.0 Great

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Science Vs

"Science Vs" is an educational podcast hosted by science journalist Wendy Zukerman that evaluates popular trends, fads,...

Podcast Science Nonfiction Debunking

7.8 Good

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Last Day

"Last Day" is a documentary podcast created by Lemonada Media that investigates the opioid epidemic and the fentanyl cri...

Podcast Mental Health Nonfiction Personal Narrative

7.8 Good

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The Dirtbag Diaries

The Dirtbag Diaries is a storytelling podcast focused on outdoor culture, adventure sports, and the human experience in...

Podcast Outdoor Adventure Nonfiction

7.5 Good

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Tumble Science Podcast for Kids

Tumble Science Podcast for Kids is an educational audio series that explains scientific questions and discoveries throug...

Podcast Education Science Nonfiction

7.0 Good

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Risk!

RISK! is a live storytelling show and weekly podcast created and hosted by Kevin Allison. Performers tell true personal...

Podcast Comedy Adult Personal Narrative

6.9 Fair