Top podcasts to make you laugh, cry and learn
It's not just interviews that make the best podcast ear candy,
but advice shows, conversations between friends, comedy and horror series,
tales about the past and so much more
1 The
Guardian's Audio Long Reads
Why should you listen?
In-depth investigations on a variety of topics
Sure you have read The Guardian's Long Read features.Now it
records some of them too, so you can listen and explore even more in-depth
pieces. Topics covered by the Audio Long Reads vary from the history of Indian
restaurants in the UK to political topics from across the globe.
2 Marathon Talk
Why should you listen?
Motivation to get off the sofa for a run
Plan to finally start running?
Marathon Talk might just be the show that will persuade you to
get up and out for a jog. It's the UK's number-one running podcast and is
listened to all over the world by people trying to start out running for the
first time as well as jogging veterans.
3 Lore
Why should
you listen?
Campfire stories without horrible weather
You can get an ultra-creepy, yet totally captivating dose of
award winning podcasts every two weeks. Each episode digs up a new dark tale
from our past in a `gather around the campfire and share your most thrilling
stories' kind of way. Strange creatures, tragic events, unsolved mysteries and
unusual places make for addictive listening.
4 The
Allusionist
Why should you listen?
Interesting facts about the English language
Ever wondered if we can resurrect languages that have entirely
died out? That's one of the topics The Allusionist covers, but this show also
dives into the intricacies of the English language that you have never noticed.
5 The Football
Ramble
Why should you listen?
Passionate football chatter
It is a light-hearted, passionate podcast that celebrates the
game. Marcus, Pete, Jim and Luke have picked up a huge following, do live shows
and offer an ad-free version and host of extra shows if you're prepared to pay
for Acast.But the weekly classic and another betting-focused show remain freely
available.
6 Stuff You
Should Know
Why should you listen?
Introductions to topics you need to know about
The show features Josh Clark and Chuck Bryant discussing topics
and trying to get to the core of the information you need to know about them.
Recent episodes have been based around Satanism, stuttering and even
ketchup.
7 Important If
True
Why should you listen?
Something funny and informative
Important if True is obsessed with all things tech and pop
culture. At their heart, Chris Remo and co are phenomenal story tellers,
taking niche tales and spinning them out into epic tales which of ten
get integrated into classic pop culture tropes.
8 Criminal
Why
should you listen?
It's full of fascinating stories
Another popular podcast, but this time for true-crime lovers who
want to get engrossed in quirky cases and murder mystery. It's not overly gory,
but explores curious legal tales, and centres on the people who have done wrong
(or the accused) .
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