Best Gimlet

StartUp is a documentary-style podcast launched in 2014 by journalist Alex Blumberg to chronicle the founding of Gimlet Media, the podcast production company he co-founded with Matthew Lieber. The first season follows Blumberg's process of pitching investors and building the company from scratch, wh...

"The Habitat" is a documentary podcast produced by Gimlet Media. Hosted by Lynn Levy, the series chronicles a year-long NASA-funded Mars simulation mission conducted on the slopes of the Mauna Loa volcano in Hawaii. The podcast follows a crew of six individuals who live in a geodesic dome under cond...

"Uncivil" is a documentary podcast produced by Gimlet Media that reexamines the history of the American Civil War. Hosted by Jack Hitt and Chenjerai Kumanyika, the series explores the conflict and its legacy through marginalized and underrepresented perspectives. Each episode focuses on historical e...

Crimetown is a documentary podcast produced by Gimlet Media that explores organized crime and political corruption in a different American city each season. The first season, released in 2016, focused on Providence, Rhode Island, examining the intertwined careers of mob boss Raymond Patriarca and Ma...

"How to Save a Planet" is a documentary podcast from Gimlet Media that launched in 2020. Co-hosted by marine biologist Dr. Ayana Elizabeth Johnson and journalist Alex Blumberg, the show examines the climate crisis with a focus on actionable solutions and the people implementing them. The podcast was...

"Science Vs" is an educational podcast hosted by science journalist Wendy Zukerman that evaluates popular trends, fads, and opinions against peer-reviewed scientific evidence. Originating in Australia with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, the show was later picked up by Gimlet Media and Spot...

Every Little Thing was a podcast produced by Gimlet Media and hosted by Flora Lichtman. The show was dedicated to answering listeners' questions about everyday curiosities and obscure topics, ranging from scientific phenomena to historical oddities. By combining expert interviews with field reportin...

Two Princes is a fantasy audio drama podcast initially produced by Gimlet Media. The narrative follows Prince Rupert and Prince Amir, heirs from rival kingdoms, who must work together to defeat a magical threat and eventually develop romantic feelings for one another. Distinguished by its high produ...