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Top 95 Documentary Podcasts

Mar 29, 2025

The Best Documentary Podcasts from millions of podcasts available on the Goodpods platform and ranked by listens, ratings, comments, subscriptions and shares.

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Freakonomics Radio

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Freakonomics Radio
Top 10 Best Freakonomics Radio Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 17 hours ago

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Freakonomics co-author Stephen J. Dubner uncovers the hidden side of everything. Why is it safer to fly in an airplane than drive a car? How do we decide whom to marry? Why is the media so full of bad news? Also: things you never knew you wanted to know about wolves, bananas, pollution, search engines, and the quirks of human behavior. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a monthly bonus episode of Freakonomics Radio, start a free trial for SiriusXM Podcasts+ on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.

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Casefile True Crime

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Casefile True Crime
Top 10 Best Casefile True Crime Episodes

399 Episodes

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Avg Length 61m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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Fact is scarier than fiction. Subscribe to Casefile Premium to receive ad-free episodes released one week early, along with access to bonus Q&A’s, our exclusive show ‘Behind the Files’, and more.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Radiolab

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Radiolab
Top 10 Best Radiolab Episodes

364 Episodes

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Avg Length 44m

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Latest episode 13 hours ago

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

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Throughline

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Throughline
Top 10 Best Throughline Episodes

344 Episodes

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Avg Length 47m

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Latest episode 1 day ago

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Throughline is a time machine. Each episode, we travel beyond the headlines to answer the question, "How did we get here?" We use sound and stories to bring history to life and put you into the middle of it. From ancient civilizations to forgotten figures, we take you directly to the moments that shaped our world. Throughline is hosted by Peabody Award-winning journalists Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei.
Subscribe to Throughline+. You'll be supporting the history-reframing, perspective-shifting, time-warping stories you can't get enough of - and you'll unlock access bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/throughline

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American Scandal

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American Scandal
Top 10 Best American Scandal Episodes

415 Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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Every scandal begins with a lie. But the truth will come out. And then comes the fallout and the outrage.

Scandals have shaped America since its founding. From business and politics to sports and society, we look on aghast as corruption, deceit and ambition bring down heroes and celebrities, politicians and moguls. And when the dust finally settles, we’re left to wonder: how did this happen? Where did they trip up, and who is to blame? From the creators of American History Tellers, Business Wars and Tides of History comes American Scandal, where we take you deep into the heart of America’s dark side to look at what drives someone to break the rules and what happens when they’re caught. Hosted by Lindsay Graham.

Need more American Scandal? With Wondery+, enjoy exclusive seasons, binge new seasons first, and listen completely ad-free. Start your free trial in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or visit wondery.app.link/IM5aogASNNb now.

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The Telepathy Tapes

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The Telepathy Tapes
Top 10 Best The Telepathy Tapes Episodes

22 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 12 days ago

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In a world that often dismisses the extraordinary as mere fantasy, The Telepathy Tapes dares to explore the profound abilities of non-speakers with autism—individuals who have long been misunderstood and underestimated. These silent communicators possess gifts that defy conventional understanding, from telepathy to otherworldly perceptions, challenging the limits of what we believe to be real. For years, their parents and teachers have quietly witnessed these remarkable abilities, knowing that the time to share their truth would eventually come. But now, as the evidence mounts, the time has come to reveal what has been hidden in plain sight. This groundbreaking series challenges everything we think we know about communication and the human mind, inviting viewers to step into a reality where the impossible is not only possible but happening every day. Through emotional stories and undeniable evidence, The Telepathy Tapes offers a fresh perspective on the profound connections that exist beyond words. Traveling with Neuroscientist Dr. Diane Hennacy Powell, witnessing mind-boggling telepathy tests and forging deeply intimate relationships with families around the globe - Host Ky Dickens invites you to contemplate the world through the eyes of those who speak without words. Prepare to be captivated, challenged, and ultimately transformed as the series shines a light on the untold capabilities of those who have been underestimated for far too long.

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The ODDentity Podcast

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The ODDentity Podcast
Top 10 Best The ODDentity Podcast Episodes

73 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 19 days ago

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The ODDentity Podcast: Janine Mercer discusses tales of the paranormal, urban legends, folklore, and (occasionally) true crime, with just the right amount of sarcasm and humor. Send me your paranormal stories! [email protected]. Available wherever you binge.

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Criminal

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Criminal
Top 10 Best Criminal Episodes

324 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 19 hours ago

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Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.
This Is Actually Happening
Top 10 Best This Is Actually Happening Episodes

509 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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What if you were trafficked into a cult...or were mauled by a grizzly bear...or were stabbed 27 times by a serial killer - what would you do? This is Actually Happening brings you extraordinary true stories of life-changing events told by the people who lived them. From a man who woke up in the morgue to a woman stranded in a Mexican desert fighting to survive, these stories will have you on the edge of your seat waiting to hear what happens next.

Listen to exclusive episodes of This is Actually Happening ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/this-is-actually-happening/ now.

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What'sHerName

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What'sHerName
Top 10 Best What'sHerName Episodes

156 Episodes

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 7 days ago

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What’sHerName puts the women back into world history. Hosts Dr. Katie Nelson and Olivia Meikle are professors-turned-podcasters (and sisters!). Weaving interviews with experts into vivid, nuanced biographies, What'sHerName tells the stories of fascinating women you’ve never heard of (but should have). Fascinating and funny, thought-provoking and insightful. New episodes biweekly.
The Generation Why Podcast
Top 10 Best The Generation Why Podcast Episodes

596 Episodes

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Avg Length 51m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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The Generation Why Podcast released its first episode in 2012 and pioneered the true crime genre in the podcasting world. Two friends, Aaron & Justin, break down theories and give their opinions on unsolved murders, controversies, mysteries and conspiracies.

Listen to Generation Why on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to all episodes ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/generation-why/ now.

The Know Rogan Experience
Top 10 Best The Know Rogan Experience Episodes

15 Episodes

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Avg Length 70m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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The Know Rogan Experience is a show where two podcasters with no previous Rogan experience get to know Joe Rogan. Joe Rogan is one of the most listened to people on the planet, whose interviews and opinions influence millions. He is regularly criticized for his views, often by people who have never actually listened to Rogan. So we listen to Joe Rogan, and, where needed, try to correct the record. It’s the show for those who are curious about Joe Rogan, his guests, and their claims, as well as for anyone who just wants to understand Joe’s ever growing media influence.

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Embedded

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Embedded
Top 10 Best Embedded Episodes

170 Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Latest episode 1 month ago

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NPR's home for audio documentaries brings untold stories to light through deeply reported narrative series. We go to hidden corners of the headlines to explore what's been sealed off, undisclosed, or overlooked – and the people at the heart of those stories.
Support in-depth storytelling that matters by subscribing to Embedded+ and unlock early access to new episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org/embedded

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Crime Beat

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Crime Beat
Top 10 Best Crime Beat Episodes

127 Episodes

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Avg Length 46m

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Latest episode 10 days ago

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People know their hometowns by streets, a favourite restaurant or the local mall. Crime Reporter Nancy Hixt knows hers by the crime scenes she's been to over the past 20 years. Journey deep inside some of Canada’s most high-profile criminal cases. Each episode will take you inside the story to give you details you didn't hear on the news. Winner of the 2020 & 2023 Edward R. Murrow Award (RTDNA).
Murder, Mystery & Makeup
Top 10 Best Murder, Mystery & Makeup Episodes

163 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 10 days ago

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Bailey Sarian, an award-winning true crime enthusiast, beauty influencer, and top content creator, brings to you her critically acclaimed podcast “Murder, Mystery & Makeup!” From cannibals to serial killers, she dives deep into the darkest tales while blending in her passion for makeup artistry. Listed as a top podcast by global outlets like The Guardian, join Bailey on this thrilling journey. It’ll be fun, we promise. Idk. lol.
The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories
Top 10 Best The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories Episodes

295 Episodes

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Avg Length 44m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Ordinary people who do unthinkable things...The Minds of Madness is a True Crime Podcast that examines the most disturbing criminal minds and the impact violent crimes have on survivors of homicide.
Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff
Top 10 Best Truth & Justice with Bob Ruff Episodes

957 Episodes

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Avg Length 47m

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Latest episode 18 hours ago

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The Truth & Justice Podcast is listener driven show, devoted to the pursuit of truth and justice. Host, Bob Ruff, investigates potential wrongful conviction and cold cases using a unique crowdsourcing approach. Bob invites listeners to participate in the investigations, as he breaks down a new case in each season in real time. Truth & Justice season 15 follows and investigates the potential wrongful conviction of Jodi (Joseph) Hill, and the divide between the people of Benton Harbor Michigan and the police force tasked with serving and protecting them.
Legends of the Old West
Top 10 Best Legends of the Old West Episodes

317 Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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Wyatt Earp, Jesse James, and Butch and Sundance. Lakota, Comanche and Apache. Wars, gunfights and robberies. This show covers the toughest lawmen, the wildest outlaws, and the deadliest towns — all the people and events that shaped the American West.
The Whispering Woods : Real Ghost & Paranormal Stories
Top 10 Best The Whispering Woods : Real Ghost & Paranormal Stories Episodes

281 Episodes

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Avg Length 27m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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The Whispering Woods Paranormal Podcast

Do you like to get scared to death by real life ghost stories?

The Whispering Woods is a podcast devoted to the darker side of life. Join us every Sunday as we discuss and share true, scary stories of the paranormal from ancient folklore to modern hauntings.

Using immersive audio, The Whispering Woods transports listeners to another time, or even realm. Join us as we explore the unimaginable and terrifying, relaying tales of the supernatural from poltergeists to cryptids, The Hat Man to skinwalkers.


Visit our website www.thewhisperingwoodspodcast.com

Contact us at [email protected]

Get bonus content on Patreon

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The Rise and Fall of Diddy
Top 10 Best The Rise and Fall of Diddy Episodes

6 Episodes

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Avg Length 15m

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Latest episode 4 days ago

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NEW WEEKLY EPISODES - Sean Combs’ trial is currently slated for May 2025 and wherever this story goes, Law&Crime will be there. Follow The Rise & Fall of Diddy page and stay subscribed to be the first to access new episodes available exclusively for Wondery+ members.

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For decades Sean Combs was hip-hop’s reigning mogul—the mastermind who redefined what it meant to have fame, fortune, and dominion over the music industry. But as Combs reached new heights in music, fashion, and business, allegations of misconduct and abuse began to surface, casting a dark shadow over his legacy.

Hosted by Jesse Weber, this series uncovers how Combs built an empire that shaped a generation while navigating a trail of scandals, lawsuits, and criminal allegations.

The Rise and Fall of Diddy explores the intersection of power, fame, and accountability in the life of a man who once called himself a “bad boy for life.”

Will his empire survive, or is this truly the end of an era?

Listen to The Rise & Fall of Diddy exclusively on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting www.wondery.com/shows/the-rise-and-fall-of-diddy

Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People
Top 10 Best Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People Episodes

288 Episodes

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Avg Length 54m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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Guy Kawasaki is on a mission to make you remarkable. His Remarkable People podcast features interviews with remarkable people such as Jane Goodall, Marc Benioff, Woz, Kristi Yamaguchi, and Bob Cialdini. Every episode will make you more remarkable. Using his decades of experience in Silicon Valley as a Venture Capitalist and advisor to the top entrepreneurs in the world, Guy’s questions come from a place of curiosity and passion for technology, start-ups, entrepreneurship, and marketing. Listeners of the Remarkable People podcast will learn from some of the most successful people in the world with practical tips and inspiring stories that will help you be more remarkable. Like this show? Please leave us a review -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!
The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast
Top 10 Best The History Chicks : A Women's History Podcast Episodes

327 Episodes

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Avg Length 80m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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Two women. Half the population. Several thousand years of history. About an hour. Join us on an award-winning journey through herstory! The History Chicks celebrates the lives of remarkable women from ancient times to the modern day, exploring women’s history in engaging episodes full of deep research, pop culture references, and the occasional tumble down a rabbit hole.

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Radio Ambulante

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Radio Ambulante
Top 10 Best Radio Ambulante Episodes

308 Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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Radio Ambulante es un podcast pionero en español que cuenta crónicas latinoamericanas en audio, celebrando la diversidad y complejidad de la región. / Radio Ambulante is an award-winning Spanish language podcast that uses long-form audio journalism to tell neglected and under-reported Latin American and Latino stories.

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Ope, A Ghost

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Top 10 Best Ope, A Ghost Episodes

75 Episodes

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Avg Length 46m

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Latest episode 4 days ago

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We discuss all things paranormal and spooky! Join your hosts, Heaven and Jonathan, as we dive into the paranormal and discuss our own ghostly experiences, haunted locations, and all the spooky lore you could ever want. Please follow or subscribe to be sure you get the newest episodes.

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Star Time Podcast

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Star Time Podcast
Top 10 Best Star Time Podcast Episodes

32 Episodes

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Avg Length 55m

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Latest episode 3 months ago

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1/4 Of The Premiere Boyz Podcast Own "The Star" Roddy Rod Will Be Discussing Personal Life Stories Relating To Topics Of The Culture In His Opinion. New Episode Of Star Talk Podcast Every Mondays At 12am Contact Me Ig: @star.timeroddy Website: https://linktr.ee/Startimepodcastwithroddy

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Solving JFK

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Solving JFK
Top 10 Best Solving JFK Episodes

91 Episodes

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Avg Length 40m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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Solving JFK examines each issue in the JFK Assassination by looking at the arguments from both those who believe Oswald acted alone and those who believe there was a conspiracy to kill president Kennedy. Host Matt Crumpton analyzes each tree in the forest and then zooms out to look at the big picture. Objective truth is the paramount goal of the podcast, with every factual proposition cited. In season one, we look at whether the Warren Report got it right that Lee Harvey Oswald was the lone assassin, and if not, what the open questions are that still need to be resolved.

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Ear Hustle

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Ear Hustle
Top 10 Best Ear Hustle Episodes

152 Episodes

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Avg Length 38m

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Latest episode 9 days ago

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Ear Hustle is prison slang for eavesdropping, and that’s what listening to the show feels like: a raw, often funny, and always surprising peek into the reality of life inside prison.

Hosts Nigel Poor and Earlonne Woods co-created the show that launched in 2017 while Earlonne was incarcerated at San Quentin State Prison, where Nigel was a volunteer teaching photography. Since Earlonne’s release in 2018, the show has expanded to include stories from prisons across the state, including the California Institution for Women, as well as stories about getting out of prison and starting over, post-incarceration.

From finding romance, to grappling with a life sentence, to trying to parent via 15-minute phone calls, Ear Hustle stories deliver what This American Life host Ira Glass calls a “"very real” and “untragic” take on prison life.

Ear Hustle is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX, a network of independent listener-supported podcasts. Discover audio with vision at radiotopia.fm and learn more about Ear Hustle at earhustlesq.com.

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Tides of History

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Top 10 Best Tides of History Episodes

391 Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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Everywhere around us are echoes of the past. Those echoes define the boundaries of states and countries, how we pray and how we fight. They determine what money we spend and how we earn it at work, what language we speak and how we raise our children. From Wondery, host Patrick Wyman, PhD (“Fall Of Rome”) helps us understand our world and how it got to be the way it is.

Listen to Tides of History on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to bonus episodes available exclusively and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/tides-of-history/ now.

Next Question with Katie Couric
Top 10 Best Next Question with Katie Couric Episodes

372 Episodes

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Avg Length 44m

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Latest episode 8 days ago

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Katie Couric is back on the mic with a new season of intimate, urgent and unexpected conversations – this time with a new twist. Along with her signature in-depth one-on-one interviews, she’ll be joined by a number of special guest-hosts for a series of “Katie Plus One” episodes. Together they’ll get to know some of the world’s most interesting and influential people and explore the big ideas percolating in the zeitgeist--but with a focus on slowing down, diving deep, and connecting with each other, a reprieve from a culture obsessed with hot takes and surface-level small talk. Tune in every Thursday and join Katie Couric and her guests for a conversation that feels like a warm hug and a seat at the table.

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Campus Files

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Campus Files
Top 10 Best Campus Files Episodes

61 Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 2 days ago

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College holds a mythic place in American culture—hailed as the best four years of your life and revered as a beacon of integrity and excellence. But behind the polished campus tours and glossy brochures lies a far more complicated reality. Each episode of Campus Files uncovers a new story, exploring everything from rigged admissions to sports scandals, free speech, and hazing. Consider this your unofficial campus tour. Do you have tips or story ideas? Send us an email at [email protected]‬. For additional stories on scandals that have rocked American institutions, check out seasons 1-3 of Gangster Capitalism in this feed: Season 1: The College Admissions Scandal Season 2: The NRA Season 3: Jerry Falwell Jr. and Liberty University Campus Files is an Audacy original podcast.

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In The Dark

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In The Dark
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69 Episodes

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Avg Length 36m

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Latest episode 17 days ago

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In the Dark, hosted by Madeleine Baran, is an award-winning investigative-journalism podcast that started in 2016. Its first season looked at the mysterious abduction of Jacob Wetterling in rural Minnesota and the lack of accountability that sheriffs face when they fail to solve cases. Season 2 examined the case of Curtis Flowers, who was tried six times for the same crime. In 2020, In the Dark released a special report on the coronavirus pandemic in the Mississippi Delta. In 2023, In the Dark joined The New Yorker and Condé Nast. “The Runaway Princesses,” a four-part series that asks why the women in Dubai’s royal family keep trying to run away, came out in January.

In the Dark is a two-time Peabody Award winner and, in 2019, became the first podcast to win a George Polk Award, one of the top honors in journalism. The program has also received an Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award and a Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award.

Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries
Top 10 Best Lights Out Library: Sleep Documentaries Episodes

66 Episodes

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Avg Length 66m

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Latest episode 5 days ago

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Lights Out Library helps you fall asleep with soothing stories across a diverse range of topics: science, history, mythology, astronomy, mystery, art and so much more. We make it possible to both calm and enrich your mind while you drift into dreamland. Please follow to support our work. Listen ad free and get access to bonus content on our Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/LightsOutLibrary621⁠⁠⁠

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Life on the Outside

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Life on the Outside
Top 10 Best Life on the Outside Episodes

50 Episodes

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Avg Length 23m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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Life on the Outside is a podcast that shares stories about returning to society after decades of incarceration. For many, the process of reentry is complex and they navigate society that is in many ways very different from the one they left decades earlier.

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Crook County

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Crook County
Top 10 Best Crook County Episodes

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Avg Length 26m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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Ken Tekiela was a celebrated Chicago firefighter and a loving father of two who led a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mafia. Is it even possible to keep a life of crime hidden from your wife and kids for two decades? Yes, it is. I know because Ken is my father. In 2013, after a lifetime of deception, he broke down and told me everything, and our whole world changed...

CROOK COUNTY is the shocking true-crime podcast about my father's rise through the ranks of the legendary organized crime syndicate, the Chicago Outfit. From whorehouse doorman at the age of 17, to ruthless assassin in his 20's, and the many years that followed covering up crimes for the mafia and crooked cops alike while working as a firefighter/paramedic for the Chicago Fire Department. To finally, moving to the suburbs with his new wife and kids and trying desperately to put it all behind him, until it all came crashing down. We explore in great depth and detail my father’s life of crime and its profound and lasting impact on my family to this very day.

From Tenderfoot TV and iHeartPodcasts, I’m Kyle Tekiela, welcome to CROOK COUNTY.

Naughty Boy Conversations with DNE
Top 10 Best Naughty Boy Conversations with DNE Episodes

280 Episodes

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Avg Length 18m

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Latest episode 6 days ago

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Welcome to Naughty Boy Conversations with DNE! My podcast explores my personal, authentic erotic stories and fantasies. BEWARE...MY CONTENT IS VERY EXPLICIT, and no subjects are off-limits. I ask that you respect my opinions, but most importantly, enjoy yourself. You can email questions and comments about the podcast to [email protected]
The Why Files: Operation Podcast
Top 10 Best The Why Files: Operation Podcast Episodes

204 Episodes

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Avg Length 41m

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The Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends. We tell stories and seek the truth in a fun and lighthearted way. Our content is heavily researched; we don't release an episode unless we're sure we can bring something new to a topic.

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Dark Downeast

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Dark Downeast
Top 10 Best Dark Downeast Episodes

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Avg Length 33m

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Dark Downeast: Maine and New England's True Crime Podcast digs into the decades-old and modern day cases that prickle the history of Vacationland and beyond – the unsolved homicides, undetermined deaths, unexplained disappearances and other dark stories of New England. Investigative journalist and storyteller Kylie Low gets straight to the story with a mix of narrated episodes and documentary style production featuring interviews with surviving family and friends and insight on the investigations from detectives and sources who know these cases best. This is heart-centered, ethical true crime, bringing light to stories you’re not hearing on other podcasts. It is Dark Downeast's mission to honor the legacy of the humans at the heart of each story and bring new attention to the cases still awaiting justice.

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Voices for Justice

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Voices for Justice
Top 10 Best Voices for Justice Episodes

250 Episodes

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Avg Length 50m

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Voices for Justice is a true crime podcast hosted by Sarah Turney, sister of missing teen Alissa Turney. Every episode ends with a call to action. Don't just listen to their stories; be a voice for them.
Making a Monster: The Tapes
Top 10 Best Making a Monster: The Tapes Episodes

19 Episodes

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Avg Length 22m

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Latest episode 3 years ago

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How do you get into the mind of the devil, when that devil is trying to get into yours?


Alongside Crime+Investigation’s TV show Making a Monster, the partner podcast series Making a Monster: The Tapes has exclusive access to extra interview recordings from the forensic psychiatrists, psychologists and pathologists featured within the eight-part TV broadcast.


Hosted by British television presenter Cherry Healey (BBC’s Inside the Factory), Making a Monster: The Tapes will provide insight into the field of investigating the psyches of some of the most notorious serial killers of all time, including Robert Black, Rose West and Levi Bellfield.



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To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy
Top 10 Best To Catch a Thief: China’s Rise to Cyber Supremacy Episodes

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American companies, whole towns, have been eviscerated by Chinese cyberattacks. But their stories remain untold, even as the stakes get higher and the targets more reckless. To Catch a Thief is a first-of-its-kind, documentary look at China’s rise to cyber supremacy. This podcast charts the evolution of China’s state-sponsored hackers, from their beginnings as “the most polite, mediocre hackers in cyberspace” to the “apex predator” that now haunts America’s critical infrastructure. Host Nicole Perlroth, bestselling author and former lead cybersecurity and digital espionage reporter for The New York Times, interviews those who were victimized, and instrumental in tracking, Chinese cyberattacks as the threat morphed from trade secret theft, to blanket surveillance, to pre-positioning in America’s critical infrastructure. For what purpose? To Catch a Thief interrogates the motives behind it all. This audio documentary is produced by Rubrik, the leading data security company that delivers cyber resilience for businesses around the world.

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Broken Veil

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Broken Veil
Top 10 Best Broken Veil Episodes

6 Episodes

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Avg Length 30m

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Latest episode 3 days ago

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Writers Will Maclean (The Apparition Phase) and Joel Morris (Charlie Brooker's Wipe) investigate weird, unsettling, possibly supernatural stories that have affected their friends, and explore the places where they might have happened.


A psychogeographic journey into the strangeness close at hand...


Headphones on. Lights off. Join us...


With Will Maclean and Joel Morris

Music by Philip Morris

Production and additional music cues by Joel Morris

Theme music by Josienne Clark


Thanks to all our contributors.


> For full credits, see episode six.


Broken Veil is a production of Cheese & Pickle

In association with Loudburst



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Uncanny

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Uncanny
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From ghostly phantoms to UFOs, Danny Robins investigates real-life stories of paranormal encounters. So, are you Team Believer or Team Sceptic?

Written and presented by Danny Robins Editor and Sound Designer: Charlie Brandon-King Music: Evelyn Sykes Theme Music by Lanterns on the Lake Produced by Danny Robins and Simon Barnard

A Bafflegab and Uncanny Media production for BBC Radio 4

Scam Inc from The Economist
Top 10 Best Scam Inc from The Economist Episodes

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A sophisticated, predatory, multi-billion dollar industry is emerging from the shadows. It already rivals the size of the illicit drug trade. And it’s about to get bigger and much more powerful.


The Economist’s Sue-Lin Wong follows a trail that starts with the collapse of a bank in rural Kansas to uncover a global, underground scam economy built around human trafficking, corruption and money laundering. Can it be stopped?


To listen to the full series subscribe to Economist Podcasts+.

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Death In Entertainment

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Death In Entertainment
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Kyle Ploof, Alejandro Dowling and Ben Kissel discuss Hollywood murders, true crime, on-set deaths and more!

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Secrets We Keep

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Each season, Secrets We Keep investigates a different Australian secret.

Should I Spit? (Season 5): The origin story of the multibillion dollar consumer DNA industry. From police hoping to solve cold murder cases, to one of the most powerful churches in the world, everyone seems to want a piece of what makes you, you.

Pray Harder (Season 4): investigative journalist Richard Baker uncovers the unbelievable and compelling true story of Australia’s oldest and most hard line Pentecostal Church, the Geelong Revival Centre.

Baghdad Nights (Season 3): Richard Baker takes you inside Australia's biggest corruption scandal, finding out how Australia funded a dictator in the lead up to the Iraq War.

Nest of Traitors (Season 2): Joey Watson is pulled into the world of espionage, attempting to track down an Australian spy who turned to work for the enemy during the Cold War.

Shame Lies & Family (Season 1): A mystery photo of Amelia Oberhardt’s mum exposes the practice of shotgun marriages, forced adoption, and quiet abortions carried out in Australia until the 1980s.

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The Paranormal Podcast

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Top 10 Best The Paranormal Podcast Episodes

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America's Top Paranormal Podcaster interviews the best known names in the paranormal about UFOs, Ghosts, Bigfoot, and everything paranormal! Guests have included Josh Gates, Chip Coffey, George Noory and the biggest names in paranormal studies. This feed reflects the last 90 days of content, The Paranormal Podcast has been in production since 2005 with over 690 episodes. Hosted by Jim Harold.
Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs
Top 10 Best Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs Episodes

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A maritime history podcast. Dive deep into the captivating world of shipwrecks, maritime disasters, and seafaring legends. Each episode unravels the true stories behind history’s most infamous shipwrecks, from legendary vessels lost to the depths to modern-day maritime mysteries. Join host Rich Napolitano as he explores the history, science, and human stories behind these sunken relics—perfect for history buffs, sailors, divers, ocean lovers, and adventure seekers alike. Set sail with us on a voyage through time, where the past meets the sea. Follow Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs and embark on a journey through the forgotten chapters of maritime history! 🌊⚓ Subscribe to the Officer's Club on Patreon for ad-free listening and bonus content! Shipwrecks and Sea Dogs is a proud member of the Into History podcast channel. Original theme music by Sean Sigfried.
Project Black Garden: A Monsters & Myths Podcast
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They told us monsters weren’t real. That myths were just stories to keep us up at night. But what if they were wrong? Buried in forgotten attics, locked away in an ancient lockbox, and hidden deep within the shadows of my family’s history lie journals. Journals that whisper secrets humanity was never meant to know. Accounts of creatures that lurk just beyond the edge of our understanding—beasts, legends, and horrors that defy explanation. What you’re about to hear is no story. It’s evidence. Welcome to Project Black Garden: A Monsters & Myths Podcast, where the lines between myth and reality vanish, and the truth is far scarier than fiction. But be warned: Once you’ve seen the monsters, they’ve seen you too. I’m your host, Michael... let’s begin.
And Then They Were Gone
Top 10 Best And Then They Were Gone Episodes

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Each week hosts Kona and Ethan go beyond the headlines and social media posts to do a deep dive into a different missing persons case. Do you hold the key to bringing someone home?

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LUIGI

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LUIGI
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STAY TUNED FOR MORE CONTENT - Law&Crime will continue to provide you with all the latest updates while we wait for the Luigi Mangione trial dates to be announced. Follow the LUIGI show page and stay subscribed to be the first to access new episodes, bonus content, and more -- available exclusively for Wondery+ members.

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When Luigi Mangione was arrested for allegedly shooting UnitedHealthcare’s CEO, it sent shockwaves across the country, but the aftermath was even more unsettling. While mainstream media condemned the act as a brutal murder, a very different narrative was taking shape online—one that questioned the true villains in this story. Was the alleged shooter a violent extremist, or had he become an unwitting symbol of something much larger?

Hosted by Law&Crime's Jesse Weber, LUIGI is more than just a true crime investigation—it's an exploration of a uniquely American moment. As this case continues to unfold in real-time, this series steps beyond the headline-grabbing "crime of the decade" angle to examine the cultural reckoning it has triggered. At its core, LUIGI captures a shifting America at a tipping point. From the public's growing disillusionment with corporate power to the radicalization of online discourse,—this is a story about what happens when the powerless begin to push back. LUIGI dissects the moral, political, and cultural divide at the heart of this case. Wherever this case goes, Law&Crime will provide you with all angles of the case; from those who have condemned the suspect and the crime, to others celebrating the act as revolutionary.

With exclusive interviews and in-depth coverage, we challenge you to decide: Is the status quo enough, or is it time for a cultural reckoning?

Listen to Law&Crime and Twist’s LUIGI exclusively on Wondery+ and follow the show page to keep up on all the latest developments. You can join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.

Μικροπράγματα
Top 10 Best Μικροπράγματα Episodes

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Τα ηχητικά ντοκιμαντέρ του Άρη Δημοκίδη και του σάιτ Μικροπράγματα LIFO.

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Cold War Conversations

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Experience the Cold War like never before through award-winning, real-life stories told by those who lived it.

Each week, we bring you firsthand accounts from soldiers, spies, civilians, and more, capturing the full spectrum of Cold War experiences.

Host Ian Sanders takes you beyond the history books, delivering raw, personal stories where every breath, pause, and emotion adds depth to understanding this pivotal era.

This is Cold War history, told from the inside.

We cover subjects such as spies, spying, the Iron Curtain, nuclear weapons, warfare, tanks, jet aircraft, fighters, bombers, transport aircraft, aviation, culture, and politics.

We also cover personalities such as Fidel Castro, JFK, Ronald Reagan, Nikita Khrushchev, Leonid Brezhnev, Yuri Andropov, Mikhail Gorbachev, Konstantin Chernenko, Margaret Thatcher, John F. Kennedy, Josef Stalin, Richard Nixon, Lech Walesa, General Jaruzelski, Nicolae Ceaușescu.

Other subjects include Czechoslovakia, Yugoslavia, Romania, Checkpoint Charlie, Berlin, West Berlin, East Berlin, Cuban missile Crisis, Berlin Airlift, Bay of Pigs, SALT, Perestroika, Space Race, superpower, USSR, Soviet Union, DDR, GDR, East Germany, SDI, Vietnam War, Korean War, Solidarność, Fall of the Wall, Berliner Mauer, Trabant, Communist, Capitalist, Able Archer, KGB, Stasi, STB, SB, Securitate, CIA, NSA, MI5, MI6, Berlin Wall, escape, defection, Cuba, Albania, football, sport, Bulgaria, Soviet Union, Poland, China, Taiwan, Austria, West Germany, Solidarity, espionage, HUMINT, SIGINT, OSINT, IMINT, GEOINT, RAF, USAF, British Army, US Army, Red Army, Soviet Army, Afghanistan, NVA, East German Army, KAL007, T-72, T-64, Chieftain, M60

The podcast is for military veterans, school teachers, university lecturers, students and those interested in Cold War history, museums, bunkers, weapons, AFVs, wargaming, planes, A Level, GCSE students studying Superpower Relations and the Cold War.

A Flatpack History of Sweden
Top 10 Best A Flatpack History of Sweden Episodes

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A fun history podcast chronologically charting Swedish history in a light-hearted and conversational way. Each week we introduce a new step along our journey through the history of Sweden, from the Stone Age to the modern day. Vikings included!
Underestimated - Bobcat Media
Top 10 Best Underestimated - Bobcat Media Episodes

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A group of high school students from southwest Michigan set out to prove to the world that they are capable of making a difference in the world. Their Investigative Journalism teacher, Bob Ruff, tasked this group of teenagers with finding an unsolved case to investigate over the course of the school year and to produce a podcast that will impact the lives of the people involved. The podcast will feature 5 different groups of students, producing 5 different serialized stories about their cases.
Explain Like I'm Five, aka ELI5, is the mini-podcast series where we take the questions you always wanted to ask, and talk about them in a way that is easy to understand. Made possible by the amazing reddit community at r/explainlikeimfive. See episode show notes for user credits.

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West Cork

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Top 10 Best West Cork Episodes

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In West Cork, it’s simply known as ‘the murder’. In 1996 French film producer Sophie Toscan du Plantier is found dead near her holiday home. There are no witnesses and no known motive. The police suspect one man in this community but they can’t make a charge stick and he refuses to leave, living under the glare of suspicion ever since.


This series brings together an incredible cast of characters, many of whom have never spoken publicly before. The family of the victim bring to life a woman lost; the suspect puts forward his defence; and local people explain what it’s like to have the living embodiment of their unsettled nerves still resolutely among them. Reported and hosted by Jennifer Forde and Sam Bungey.


To be first to listen to bonus episodes of West Cork and Sam and Jennifer's incredible next series, sign up at www.westcorkpodcast.com

  • “The hosts beautifully communicate how a tragedy can impact a town and its people in devastating ways.” Time magazine
  • “Meticulous and thoughtful ... The podcast is vastly more soulful than so many of its peers, in large part by functioning as an exploration of how a tragedy, mixed with spectacle, can redefine and consume the terms of a place, a person, and a time." Nick Quah, Vulture
  • “One of the few podcasts that caused us to drive in pointless extra loops in total silence, just so we could hear another episode. West Cork is the new Serial. It may even be better.” India Knight, The Times
  • "Knocked me out like no other podcast since S-Town. A masterpiece." Patrick Radden Keefe, author of Say Nothing


Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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The First Shogun

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The TV series "Shogun" brings Japanese history to life, but who was the first Shogun?
In this series of podcasts, Sean Bermingham explores the rise to power of Yoritomo Minamoto, the first military leader of Japan. We'll follow Yoritomo's life and adventures as a young man as he leads his Genji clan to victory against the odds in the greatest samurai civil war in Japan's history, and eventually claims the title as Japan's First Shogun.
Written and presented by Sean Bermingham.

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True Crime All The Time
Top 10 Best True Crime All The Time Episodes

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Hosts Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson guide you through the most interesting true crime stories. This is a true crime podcast that spares none of the details and delves into what makes these killers tick. Join us for a good mix of lesser known cases as well as our take on what we call the "Big Timers". We don't take ourselves too seriously but we take true crime very seriously.

The Documentary Podcast
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A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues.

From Syria after Assad to rebuilding Ukraine, to how AI changed our lives, The Documentary investigates major global stories.

We delve into social media, take you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, we also bring together people from around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.

A new episode most days, all year round. From our BBC World Service teams at: Assignment, Heart and Soul, In the Studio, OS Conversations, The Fifth Floor and Trending.

Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast
Top 10 Best Bad Acts: A True Crime Podcast Episodes

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Twisted true crime tales of dark deeds and despicable people. New episodes every Thursday. Join our Patreon for exclusive bonus episodes here: https://www.patreon.com/badactspod

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Great Lives

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Great Lives
Top 10 Best Great Lives Episodes

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Biographical series in which guests choose someone who has inspired their lives.

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The Underworld Podcast

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Underworld exposes the secret world of transnational criminal networks that have flourished since there were banks to bust, drugs to smuggle, and scams to run. Journalists Danny Gold and Sean Williams bring their experience reporting on dangerous people and organizations to take listeners on a global tour of mobsters, warlords and crooks - from Brooklyn to Beijing, from the streets to the boardrooms - and everywhere in between. Underworld is a show about heroes, villains, and the barely visible mafias that affect all our lives, whether we know it or not.

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Blueprint of Nations

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Welcome to 'Double Helix: Blueprint of Nations,' the podcast where we analyze and look at the events, people and actions that have shaped the nations of our world . From revolutions to treaties, conflicts to triumphs, we explore the historical blueprints that continue to influence the way nations think and act today.

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Wind of Change

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Wind of Change
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It’s 1990. The Berlin Wall just fell. The Soviet Union is on the verge of collapse. And the soundtrack to the revolution is one of the best selling songs of all time, the metal ballad “Wind of Change,” by the Scorpions. Decades later, journalist Patrick Radden Keefe heard a rumor: the song wasn’t written by the Scorpions. It was written by the CIA. This is his journey to find the truth. Wind of Change is an Original Series from Pineapple Street Studios, Crooked Media and Spotify.

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Accused

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Season 4: When Rhoda Nathan's lifeless body was discovered in her hotel room, it was assumed she'd had a heart attack. The autopsy proved otherwise: Nathan, 67, had been viciously beaten to death, punched so hard by her assailant that two of her teeth had been knocked out. Days later, a hotel employee went to the hospital to be treated for an infection in his hand, which was teeming with a bacteria most often found in human mouths. That, plus a pendant an officer said was discovered in the trunk of his car, sealed the fate of Elwood Jones, who awaits execution on Ohio's death row. For nearly 30 years, Jones has maintained his innocence -- and accused police of straight-up framing him. The journalists of Accused are reexamining the case to learn if Jones truly belongs on death row, or if a botched investigation let someone else get away with murder.

Season 3: In 1984, a father of three disappeared while working at a mysterious Cincinnati plant. It turned out he’d met a gruesome fate: Pieces of bone, his eyeglasses and walkie-talkie were uncovered inside a vat that reached 1350 degrees Fahrenheit. Two months later, the Fernald Feed Materials Production Center was revealed to have been processing uranium – and polluting the region. The dead man’s children believe their father was murdered because he intended to expose how the plant had been releasing millions of pounds of uranium dust into the atmosphere. We’re hoping to figure out: Did 39-year-old David Bocks kill himself, as Fernald officials alleged, or was he more likely killed?

Season 2: A soft-hearted prison minister was found killed in her Kentucky apartment, and Newport police zeroed in on an ex-convict she’d counseled. Thirty years later, the conviction is overturned and the case is once again unsolved. The Cincinnati Enquirer investigates: Was William Virgil wrongly convicted for murder?

Season 1: When Elizabeth Andes was found murdered in her Ohio apartment in 1978, police and prosecutors decided within hours it was an open-and-shut case. Two juries disagreed. The Cincinnati Enquirer investigates: Was the right guy charged, or did a killer walk free?

Heroes Behind Headlines
Top 10 Best Heroes Behind Headlines Episodes

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Heroes Behind the Headlines: a new podcast featuring an explosive new story every episode. First-hand accounts of adventures and events which have shaped our world . The real stories behind the headlines you know, told by the heroes you don’t. Hosted by NYT and international bestselling author Ralph Pezzullo.

Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare Podcast
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An unauthorized podcast series peeking behind the curtain at the vast machinery and briar patch politics of fighting terrorism and insurgency and everything in between. I'm a "COINtra" and not a "COINdinista", the latter are the vast army of apparatchiks and apologists who fire the engines of Irregular Warfare (IW) planet-wide. We're the skeptics and doubters of all things IW and special operations. And we are a tiny sliver of the IW community. I have noticed a jarring gap in this part of the discussion and intend on filling the breach.

Substack: Chasing Ghosts: An Irregular Warfare Podcast

Smedley D. Butler Fellow for Military Affairs at the Libertarian Institute

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You can contact me at [email protected]

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Australia Wide

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Australia Wide
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The sound of regional Australia. Daily news from the ABC's unmatched network of regional reporters hosted by Sinéad Mangan.
The Greatest Scam Ever Written
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The Greatest Scam Ever Written is part of The Binge - subscribe to listen to all episodes, all at once, ad-free right now. From serial killer nurses to psychic scammers – The Binge is your home for true crime stories that pull you in and never let go. Follow The Binge Crimes and The Binge Cases wherever you get your podcasts to get new stories on the first of the month, every month. Hit ‘Subscribe’ at the top of the The Greatest Scam Ever Written show page on Apple Podcasts or visit GetTheBinge.com. The Binge – feed your true crime obsession.
The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam
Top 10 Best The Six Billion Dollar Gold Scam Episodes

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It was the biggest gold discovery in history...until it wasn’t. In 1995, Canadian mining company Bre-X announced to the world it had found a significant amount of gold deep in the jungles of Indonesia. Stock prices soared as investors worldwide fought to stake their claim. But when Bre-X’s chief geologist mysteriously fell from a helicopter over the jungle, the story of the billion dollar discovery began to unravel. Nearly three decades later, no one has ever been held accountable. Now, host Suzanne Wilton takes listeners from the jungles of Indonesia to small town Alberta, Canada, to investigate what really happened and find out more about the man behind the biggest goldmine fraud of all time. Produced for the BBC World Service and CBC by BBC Scotland Productions.

Please note, this series contains references to suicide and has some graphic content.

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Impact Podcasts

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Impact podcasts create narrative investigative podcasts that shine a light on major crimes or scandals in communities covered by DC Thomson brands such as The Courier and The Press and Journal. New Series: “Who Killed Annalise?” In 2018, 22-year-old Annalise Johnstone was murdered near a Witch’s grave in Perthshire, Scotland. Nearly seven years later, her case remains unsolved. In Who Killed Annalise?, a new true crime podcast from The Courier, investigative journalist Brendan Duggan reopens the case, speaking with key figures to uncover why justice has never been served. Impact’s first season, Hunting Mr X, centred on the story of former North Sea oil diver Julian Chisholm who orchestrated a £100m cocaine deal with the Cali cartel. It was shortlisted for best podcast at the UK Society of Editors’ Media Freedom Awards in 2023. Season two - ’Vanished: The Arlene Fraser Murder’ - is also now available. Follow investigative journalist Dale Haslam as he uncovers what really happened in Scotland’s biggest ever missing persons case. In 1998, 33-year-old mum of two Arlene Fraser was at her home one minute - and gone the next.
Sword and Scale Nightmares
Top 10 Best Sword and Scale Nightmares Episodes

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Welcome to Sword and Scale Nightmares! True Crime for Bedtime. Your nightmare begins now...
Crimes and Consequences
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Listen to the gripping details of the world's most brutal murders presented to you by two attorneys who rely on their sarcasm and wit to plow through the horrors of the crimes. Court and police records are heavily relied on to ensure the accuracy of each episode. Listen to Crimes and Consequences for your weekly dose of hardcore true crime.

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Praia dos Ossos

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No dia 30 de dezembro de 1976, Ângela Diniz foi assassinada com quatro tiros numa casa na Praia dos Ossos, em Búzios, por seu então namorado Doca Street, réu confesso. Mas, nos três anos que se passaram entre o crime e o julgamento, algo estranho aconteceu. Doca tornou-se a vítima. Praia dos Ossos é um podcast original da Rádio Novelo. Siga o nosso perfil no Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radionovelo/
Get Obsessed : With Living Your Best Life
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❤️Reach Out To Us on Instagram- @getobsessedpodcast

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We are obsessed with humans on the verge of change. We are your personal development entourage that guides you through the roller coaster of life. Every week we will serve up the tools to empower your every day and to become obsessed with your life.

We are experts in the fields of nutrition, relationships, law, self-esteem and so much more. We feature compelling stories of kicking fear in the face and taking that leap of faith. Each episode features experts in their fields, like Dr. Laura Berman who is a celebrated scientist and researcher in the fields of love, sex, and relationships. Dr. Berman was a regular expert on the Oprah Winfrey Show and currently has a popular show on the OWN network.

Other notable guests, are Gary Vaynerchuk, Davind Meltzer, Evan Carmichael, Michael Losier, the author of The Law Of Attraction and host of his own radio show on the Oprah Winfrey Radio Network. Dr. Sherrie Campbell is a beloved guest of Obsessed and author of the best-selling book, "But Its Your Family". Campbell is the pre-eminent expert on cutting ties with toxic families.

In each episode, you are led on a journey of self-development with the mission that you will become obsessed with your life and think about things a little bit differently.

Collectively the three hosts bring different perspectives to the table as you explore, healing, trauma, nutrition, vibrational energy, confidence and so much more.

Host Tia Morell is an integrative holistic nutritionist and life coach. Tia is the author of the best-selling book "Obsessed With Mindful Nutrition" and speaks to giving yourself grace in your health journey. It is not about the numbers on the scale or dieting, it is about untangling your relationship with food.

Host Julie Lokun, is an attorney, master certified coach, founder of Media Queens Publishing house, and a mom to four boys. Julie is passionate about amplifying the voices of those who are making an impact in the world and looking to change the world through creating communities that uplift. Julie is the author of the best-selling entrepreneurial series "Hustle Smart" and advocates for innovative ideas that are making an impact and empowering women and men.

Host Mika Altidor is a media darling, certified life coach, and most notably a champion for the plant-based lifestyle. Mika has won accolades as one of the top black-owned business owners in Florida. Mika is passionate about her vegan lifestyle as well as unearthing confidence in all humans.

Together, Julie, Tia, and Mika are obsessed with lifting others in their personal development journey. You will get a peek into their personal challenges and the tools that they have used to rise above.

Welcome To Obsessed!

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Murder, She Told

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Maine and New England true crime with original interviews and detailed documentary style storytelling. Murder, She Told is an award winning, true crime podcast shedding light on the cold cases, missing persons, and crime stories that often get overlooked of Maine, New England, and small towns from away. Murder, She Told uses detailed storytelling with an investigative twist, and weaves in original interviews with friends, family, and investigators close to the case. Rooted in deep research, straightforward narratives, and the victims and their family at the center of every story, Murder, She Told will speak to any listener no matter where they call home. Murder, She Told is created and hosted by native Mainer and victim's advocate, Kristen Seavey. Connect at murdershetold.com and on instagram @MurderSheToldPodcast.

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THREE

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THREE
Top 10 Best THREE Episodes

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For over 30 years, the murder of 23-year-old Dana Ireland haunted the island of Hawai‘i, leaving behind a tangled web of suspicion, betrayal, and unanswered questions. Three men were convicted. The case was closed. Justice was served. Or so everyone thought. Hosted by Amanda Knox - an exoneree, journalist, public speaker and best-selling author - this Season of THREE takes you deep into a case that was never as simple as it seemed. Through never-before-heard interviews and unwarranted access, we’ll walk you through this notorious crime and how it impacted three families - The Ireland’s, The Schweitzer’s and The Pauline’s all in very different ways. And the shocking discovery that changed everything. Someone got away with murder. Until now. This is THREE Season 2: Murder in Vacationland.

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Island Crime

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Island Crime
Top 10 Best Island Crime Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 21 days ago

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Season 7-'Evaporated' explores the disappearance of Victoria's Ian Indridson. Season 6: ‘Sweethearts’ examines the unsolved cases of three teenage girls who were murdered in Victoria, Canada between 1990 and 1991. Season 5: ‘Whiskey Creek’ is the untold story of a Halloween night massacre. Season 4: ‘Finding Amber’ follows the case of a Port Alberni woman who disappeared on July 8, 2022. Season 3: ‘Missing Michael’ is the story of Michael Dunahee, a little boy from Victoria, BC, who vanished from a playground in 1991 at the age of 4. Season 2: ‘Gone Boys’ follows the mystery of men who have gone missing in recent years on Vancouver Island. Season 1: ‘Where is Lisa?’ digs into the disappearance of 21-year-old Lisa Marie Young.

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Sold a Story

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Top 10 Best Sold a Story Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 22 days ago

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Millions of kids can't read well. Scientists have known for decades how children learn to read, but many schools don’t know about the research. They buy teacher training and books that are rooted in a disproven idea. In Sold a Story, Emily Hanford investigates four authors and a publishing company that have made millions selling this idea.
The Jury Room- A True Crime Podcast
Top 10 Best The Jury Room- A True Crime Podcast Episodes

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 2 years ago

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This is a true crime podcast! Together we will be taking deep dives into true crime stories, missing person cases. And everything in between.

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Where is Jón?

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Top 10 Best Where is Jón? Episodes

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Avg Length 34m

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Latest episode 26 days ago

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A true crime series from RTÉ in Ireland and RÚV in Iceland ("Hvar er Jón?") on the unexplained disappearance of Jón Jónsson, an Icelandic man who came to play at the 2019 Dublin Poker Festival and vanished within 24 hours of arriving in the city. We go in search of what happened to Jón and try to bring him home. Previous series include The Real Carrie Jade, Runaway Joe, Finding Samantha, First Consignment, GunPlot, Tiger Roll and The Nobody Zone.

Stolen Lives True Crime
Top 10 Best Stolen Lives True Crime Episodes

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Avg Length 28m

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STOLEN LIVES is a podcast dedicated to spreading the stories of those who are forgotten. Those whose lives were stolen. The missing and murdered. STOLEN LIVES tells the stories of these people to keep their memory alive.

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Somewhere in the Skies

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Top 10 Best Somewhere in the Skies Episodes

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Avg Length 72m

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Somewhere in the Skies is a weekly podcast covering UFOs and the unexplained. New episodes every Monday. Learn more at: http://www.somewhereintheskies.com

Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/somewhere-in-the-skies.



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F**k That

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F**k That
Top 10 Best F**k That Episodes

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Avg Length 45m

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Latest episode 10 days ago

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The truth is stranger - and darker - than fiction.
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/f-k-that--5741034/support.

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Unsolved Mysteries

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Top 10 Best Unsolved Mysteries Episodes

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Avg Length 29m

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Latest episode 5 months ago

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Welcome to the official Unsolved Mysteries podcast from the original creators of the iconic television series, presented by Audacy. Join our host Steve French each week as we present all new mysteries, from terrifying abductions to bizarre paranormal encounters, heinous killers and unexplained deaths. For every mystery, there is someone, somewhere who knows the truth. Perhaps it's you.
Paranormal Record: A True Ghost Story Podcast
Top 10 Best Paranormal Record: A True Ghost Story Podcast Episodes

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Avg Length 93m

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Latest episode 24 days ago

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Paranormal Record: A True Ghost Story Podcast Rob Constantine hosts a talk show composed of accounts of witnessed paranormal activity. If you have an experience you would like to share please write into the show at [email protected]

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White Devil

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Top 10 Best White Devil Episodes

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Avg Length 37m

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Latest episode 24 days ago

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Shootings are not unusual in Belize. Shootings of cops are. When a wealthy woman – part of one of the most powerful families in Belize – is found on a pier late at night, next to a body, it becomes the country’s biggest news story in a generation. New episodes every Monday!

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Sword and Scale

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Top 10 Best Sword and Scale Episodes

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Avg Length 65m

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Latest episode 25 days ago

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Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Told from an everyman's point of view, Sword and Scale goes beyond the news clips and the sensationalist headlines to hold up a mirror to the audience and ask, "Is it us versus them? Or are we just like 'them' too?" Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.
JFK The Enduring Secret
Top 10 Best JFK The Enduring Secret Episodes

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Avg Length 39m

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An in depth tutorial and discussion around the assassination of John F. Kennedy, (JFK) the country's 35th president who was brutally murdered in Dallas Texas on November 22, 1963. The series comprehensively explores the major facts, themes, and events leading up to the assassination in Dealey Plaza and the equally gripping stories surrounding the subsequent investigation. We review key elements of the Warren Commission Report , and the role of the CIA and FBI. We explore the possible involvement of the Mafia in the murder and the review of that topic by the government's House Select Committee on Assassinations in the 1970's. We explore the Jim Garrison investigation and the work of other key figures such as Mark Lane and others. Learn more about Lee Harvey Oswald the suspected killer and Jack Ruby the distraught Dallas night club owner with underworld ties and the man that killed Oswald as a national TV audience was watching. Stay with us as we take you through the facts and theories in bite sized discussions that are designed to educate, and inform as well as entertain the audience. This real life story is more fascinating than fiction. No matter whether you are a serious researcher or a casual student, you will enjoy the fact filled narrative and story as we relive one of the most shocking moments in American History. An event that changed the nation and change the world forever.

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Haunted Horrors

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Top 10 Best Haunted Horrors Episodes

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Avg Length 42m

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Latest episode 4 years ago

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Myths, paranormals, Séances, murderers, you name it, we cover it. Join me and my friends as we delve into the strange and spooky.

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Fallen Angel

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Top 10 Best Fallen Angel Episodes

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Avg Length 14m

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Latest episode 7 months ago

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Fallen Angel is a documentary podcast about Victoria's Secret...and its many, many secrets. The series investigates the origin story of one of the world’s most iconic brands and its effect on American culture for nearly 40 years, all told by women who witnessed what really happened behind the curtain. Fallen Angel goes back to the beginning of the lingerie megabrand to confront the many ways the brand influenced how a generation of women think about sex, desire, and beauty. The series also explores Les Wexner, the private man who has been at the head of the company for over 35 years, and his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Co-hosted by Vanessa Grigoriadis and Justine Harman, Fallen Angel is a production and direction of C13Originals, a Cadence13 studio, and Campside Media."Fallen Angel is a documentary podcast about Victoria's Secret...and its many, many secrets. The series investigates the origin story of one of the world’s most iconic brands and its effect on American culture for nearly 40 years, all told by women who witnessed what really happened behind the curtain. Fallen Angel goes back to the beginning of the lingerie megabrand to confront the many ways the brand influenced how a generation of women think about sex, desire, and beauty. The series also explores Les Wexner, the private man who has been at the head of the company for over 35 years, and his association with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Co-hosted by Vanessa Grigoriadis and Justine Harman. Fallen Angel is an Audacy original presented in partnership with Campside Media.

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Anatomy of a Stalker

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Top 10 Best Anatomy of a Stalker Episodes

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What does a stalker look like to you?

Nearly 4% of people in the UK will experience stalking this year. But why is it happening, and what can we do about it?

Join journalist Ruchira Sharma as she embarks on a journey to get inside the mind of a stalker. Who are the people that stalk? What motivates their actions? And can they be rehabilitated? These are the questions Ruchira seeks to answer as she speaks with survivors, forensic and clinical psychologists, barristers, support workers, and just maybe, stalkers themselves.

Anatomy of a Stalker is a Crime+Investigation Original Podcast by Cue Podcasts.



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House of Mystery Radio on NBC
Top 10 Best House of Mystery Radio on NBC Episodes

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Avg Length 48m

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Latest episode 11 hours ago

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Many talented people's writings and movies address the deep, dark mysteries of our world — across both Fiction (Horror, Crime, Sci-Fi, Action-Adventure, Romance, LGBT) and Non-Fiction (Crime, History, Science, Paranormal) stories.

Please step into the “House of Mystery” 5 nights a week and join us as we go deep into the creative process behind our esteemed guests' works.

Past Guests in Non-Fiction have included Marcia Clark (of the O.J. Simpson trial), Robert Kennedy, Jr., Jesse Ventura, Burl Barer, Nancy Grace, Aphrodite Jones, Mark Olshaker, Anne Bremner (on Amanda Knox), F. Lee Bailey, Tom Mesereau (on Bill Cosby, Michael Jackson), Roger Stone (on the JFK Assassination), Dan Abrams, Juan Martinez (on Jodi Arias), Michael Hawley (on Jack the Ripper), and Michael Butterfield (on the Zodiac Killer).

Past Guests in Fiction have included Eric Shapiro, George Weir, John Copenhaver, Lee Goldberg, Gregory Ashe, J.D. Horn, Rick Poldark, Greg F. Gifune, Michael Bland, Geoff Symon, Gabriel Rottello, James Polchin, Lev Raphael, and Robert Fieseler.

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Weg met de belasting!

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Top 10 Best Weg met de belasting! Episodes

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Latest episode 1 year ago

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'Weg met de belasting!' is een reeks podcasts die aantoont dat het woord 'belasting' een slechte aanduiding is voor een bijdrage die het leven van de burgers lichter, veiliger en gelukkiger maakt. Een bijdrage waardoor we onderwijs, defensie, zorg, politie en justitie goed kunnen organiseren. Waardoor er een sociaal vangnet is. Op https://petities.nl/petitions/weg-met-de-belasting?locale=nlvind je meer informatie en de petitie.
A Few Minutes of History
Top 10 Best A Few Minutes of History Episodes

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A history themed podcast featuring episodes with Historians , Veterans and more.
I am also have a YouTube Channel that has a variety of separate content -https://youtube.com/@afewminutesofhistory
Email me at - [email protected]
Twitter - @afewminshistory
If you’d like me to chat about anything, just drop me a message on these platforms.

Documentary Podcasts

Documentary podcasts have become increasingly popular in recent years, offering listeners a deep dive into a wide range of topics and issues. These podcasts explore real-life stories, events, and people, using audio to transport listeners to different places and times and allowing them to experience the world in a new and fascinating way. Documentary podcasts can cover a broad range of topics, from history and politics to culture, science, and beyond. They often feature interviews with experts, witnesses, and those directly involved in the events being discussed, offering listeners an intimate and often emotional perspective on the subject matter.

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Our listeners have taken the liberty of rating the top documentary podcasts for you. Documentary podcasts offer a valuable resource for those who are looking to learn something new, broaden their horizons, or simply be entertained. With their engaging storytelling and immersive soundscapes, they provide a unique and powerful listening experience that can leave a lasting impact on listeners.

What's the best documentary podcast now in 2025?

Goodpods aggregates the best documentary podcasts people are choosing to right now. From documentary-favorites to new releases, these shows are guaranteed to be entertaining and informative. Check out the top-rated documentary podcasts in 2025 according to the Goodpods list. Explore our popular categories like Society & Culture PodcastsSustainability Podcasts, and Pop Culture Podcasts.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a documentary podcast?

documentary podcast is a podcast that tells a non-fiction story, often through interviews, archival footage, and narration. The topics of documentary podcasts can range from true crime, politics, history, science, and more.

What are some popular documentary podcasts?

Some popular documentary podcasts include "Serial," "Radiolab," "This American Life," "S-Town," and "The Daily."

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Yes! Documentary podcasts can provide an educational and informative experience by exploring topics in-depth and providing insights from experts or those involved in the story.

What makes a good documentary podcast?

A good documentary podcast has a compelling story, interesting and well-researched subject matter, a clear and engaging narration, and a unique perspective or angle on the topic. It should also have high-quality production values and use a variety of audio elements to enhance the listening experience.

How can I find documentary podcasts to listen to?

You can find documentary podcasts on Goodpods by searching with relevant keywords such as "documentary," "true crime," "history," or "investigative journalism." Many documentary podcasts are also featured in "best of" lists, curated playlists, or on social media by fans and podcast networks.