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What r/podcasts is talking about this week

r/podcasts has 3,921,333 members and 15 posts in the last 24 hours, with about 4.6 comments an hour right now. From the Redlisten index, refreshed daily.

3,921,333members
15posts in the last 24 hours, newest 46 min ago
4.6comments an hour right now, newest 11 h ago
290points on the top thread this week

Words coming up in r/podcasts this week

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Top threads this week

  1. Investigative journalist podcasts

    Hi! I’m looking for investigative journalist podcasts that keep you listening for hours! Some of the most recent ones I’ve listened to and loved are: \- BBC’s Where is Austin Tice \- BBC’s Shamina...

    290 points224 comments6 d ago
  2. To the multiple people who suggested 'The Ballad of Billy Balls' in a thread last week - Thank you!

    Just binge listened the whole series and it was amazing! Really fantastic storytelling and production. Up there as one of the best podcasts I've listened to and one which would have totally passed...

    107 points38 comments4 d ago
  3. What's the oddest podcast you've come across?

    Plz share

    72 points97 comments3 d ago
  4. interesting nonfiction that isn't true crime

    in the last few years, i've fallen deeply out of love with true crime for a number of reasons. that being said, i've really wanted to listen to more engaging nonfiction podcasts. i've almost...

    37 points61 comments6 d ago
  5. Looking for something for me to indulge in a little schadenfreude - people crashing out over good news?

    Hopefully this request with a sour ulterior movement is ok! Humor me please, dear americans - I am in western eu but my world is crumbling just like yours. Your recent midterms brought me a lot of...

    36 points8 comments4 d ago
  6. Cosy, relaxed, non-true crime and non-scary podcasts recommendations for long autumnal walk?

    Hi everyone, I love going for long walks and having a podcast in my ear is like having a friend with me (but one that does all the talking, leaving me to people watch haha!). With days getting...

    33 points48 comments2 d ago
  7. Midnight Radio (fictional)

    I'm not one for fictional podcasts generally. This came across on Pocket casts, as I was browsing for something new to listen to. Ethan Hawke plays the radio host and as the title says, he's a...

    33 points16 comments5 d ago
  8. ISO Investigative Multi-Episode Podcast

    I am sick at home and looking for a new podcast. I like true crime but I am open to other genres. I like strong investigative journalism series. I have listed below some of the ones I have...

    26 points63 comments2 d ago
  9. Small experiment with podcast ads and VPN location

    Quite often I see people complain about the amount of ads in popular podcasts. A lot of people don't seem to realise that ads are dynamically inserted based on your location. And your location...

    23 points14 comments4 d ago
  10. What podcast can offer lots of real world knowledge while being funny?

    I’m interested in learning about real world discussions such as what’s going on in the world today that most people overlook. Anything out there that is funny as well to keep me entertained?

    21 points27 comments7 d ago

Newest posts

  1. Is Youtube playback speed faster than Apple Podcasts playback speed?
    1 points0 comments46 min ago
  2. Looking for a podcast where the investigative journalist starts out investigating one thing but then realizes the victim is actually the perpetrator and turns on them!
    1 points0 comments47 min ago
  3. Historical podcasts
    1 points0 comments5 h ago
  4. Turning 30 tomorrow. Looking for some fun podcasts to listen to as a woman in her 30s!
    1 points0 comments6 h ago
  5. Great recommendation
    1 points0 comments6 h ago
  6. Anyone recommend any podcasts similar to Otherworld? This is a fantastic pod, but I’ve almost finished every episode! Campfire Tales is hit or miss for me, but the host is excellent. Many thanks 🙏
    1 points0 comments8 h ago
  7. Disappointed after listening to the Diary of a CEO -- are there any real recommendations about business/finance?
    1 points0 comments8 h ago
  8. True crime with uk hosts?
    1 points0 comments10 h ago
  9. Whats the best place to get your podcasts?
    1 points0 comments10 h ago
  10. No ads
    1 points0 comments16 h ago
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