Podworld

Louise Blain and DMR

Don't know what podcast to listen to next? Podworld is a podcast that recommends the shows you should listen to next. If you are a massive fan of podcasts and are always on the look out for a new show, or are simply brand new to podcasts and don't know where to start... this show is for you. On every episode of Podworld, we select a specific genre (like comedy, or food, or true crime, or history) and go searching for the stand out podcasts to recommend in that genre. There's also an interview with a podcast host from the same genre and also a few listener recommendations. This is an upbeat celebration of great podcasts for people who love them. Podworld is co-hosted by Louise Blain (BBC Radio 4 & Radio 3, Killt podcast) and David Maher Roberts (Seeking Out the Next Generation, What Now?) - both big fans of the art of audio storytelling and extremely enthusiastic about why podcasts are just the best. We include listener recommendations on the show, so please follow us on Twitter, Insta and Facebook (@podpodworld) and share your recommendations with us.

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Ep11 - Podcasts for fans of horror

Podworld

09/14/21 • 57 min

Time for some spookies! For the first episode of season 2, Louise and DMR switch the lights off to search for and recommend the horror podcasts that you should be listening to. Not sure how they'd search with the lights off... but anyway... Louise also has a chat with actor and podcaster Stevie Webb, the creator of Brainrot, and we finish off the episode with podcast recommendations from you!

Follow us on Twitter and Insta (@podpodworld) and send us feedback or any suggestions on what genres we should be covering next! Also, record your recommendations and send them to us as voice notes and we might include them in a future episode!

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Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

Intro (the podcasts we mention right at the start of thew show):

Killt (Louise Blain); The Final Girls; Don't Point That Horror at Me; From the Oasthouse (Audible); Teach Me a Lesson (BBC Radio 5 Live); Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster (Plosive).

Part 1 (Podworld’s top 4 horror podcasts):

The No Sleep Podcast (David Cummings); Lore (Aaron Mahnke and Grim & Mild); Unexplained (Richard MacLean Smith); The Magnus Archives (Rusty Quill).

Part 2 (guest interview):

For this episode, our guest is Stevie Webb, actor, podcaster and the host of Brainrot - An 80s Horror Podcast. Stevie mentions the following podcasts: My Favorite Murder (Exactly Right); RedHanded (RedHanded); The Evolution of Horror (Mike Muncer); The Corpse Club (Daily Dead), My Dad Wrote a Porno (My Dad Wrote a Porno).

You can follow Brainrot and get the merch on the Brainrot website and follow Stevie on Twitter and Instagram (@SteviesBrainRot).

Listener recommendations:

Reppin (Suburban Outlaw Productions); For Real? (For Real?).

If you want to have your recommendation featured on the show, just record a voice note on your phone (try to keep it to 30 seconds) and send it to us >> [email protected].

Credits: This episode of Podworld was produced and edited by Louise Blain (@shiny_demon) and David Maher Roberts (@dmrpod). Graphics by Dylan Channon. Research by Ella Maher Roberts. Theme music by Dan Phillipson (via Premiumbeat) additional music via Artlist.io. Podworld is supported by Dialect - a full-service, digit...

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Ep18 - Podcast recommendations for the (late) summer!

Podworld

08/22/22 • 55 min

Time for some (late) summer podcast recommendations from the Podworld team! Join Louise and DMR as they recommend two new and noteworthy shows for you to discover and two more established podcasts. Classics, if you please.

As well as some wonderful recommendations, they also have a chat with Gareth Evans, the founder of 18sixty, the podcast production company behind the highly immersive podcasts A Life More Wild and Waterlands. And we finish up with recommendations from you, our wonderful listeners!

Follow us on Twitter or Insta (@podpodworld) and send us feedback or comments about the show. If you want to send in a podcast recommendation or a promo for your own podcast, just record a voice note of 30 seconds, starting with "Hi Podworld... " and email it to us [email protected]

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Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

Edge of Reality: The Story TV's Too Scared to Tell (Jacques Peretti) exclusively on Audible

The Video Archives Podcast with Quentin Tarantino and Roger Avary (Stitcher)

Off Menu with Sue Perkins (Plosive)

Evolution of Horror - the Chainsaw Massacre (Mike Muncer)

The Teacher's Pet (The Australian)

The Teacher's Trial (The Australian)

Shakespeare and Company: writers, books and Paris (Shakespeare and Company)

The H3 podcast (Ethan Klein)

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If you want to have your recommendation featured on the show, just record a voice note on your phone (try to keep it to 30 seconds) and send it to us >> [email protected]

Ep19 - Podcast recommendations for October (and beyond!)

Podworld

09/26/22 • 60 min

Lou and DMR are back to fill your ears with the best podcast recommendations! Join the Podworld hosts as they recommend two new and noteworthy shows for you to discover and two classic podcasts. As well as some bonus standalone episodes recommendations too!

Every episode we chat with some of the most amazing podcast creators, and for this episode DMR zooms in with Haifa and KJ, the hosts of the Love & Stardust podcast. And just in case, you don't have enough to listen to, we finish up with recommendations from you, our wonderful listeners!

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Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

New & Noteworthy podcast recs: Fed Up (Wondery); Missed Fortune (Apple TV+)

Classic podcast recs: Maintenance Phase (Aubrey Gordon, Michael Hobbes); Changes (Annie MacManus)

Standalone episode recs: Cautionary Tales: Race to the South Pole (Tim Handford, Pushkin); Criminal: Roselle and Michael (Vox Media Podcast Network)

Recommendations from our guests (Haifa and KJ): The Love Bomb with Nico Tortorella (at Will Media); Almost Thirty (Krista Williams & Lindsey Sumcik); Expanded (To Be Magnetic); U Up? (Betches Media); The Mindset Mentor (Rob Dial and Kast Media); Marcus Aurelius' Meditations for Modern Life; Diary of a CEO (Steven Bartlett).

Listener rec: Well... that's interesting (Jill Cha Cha)

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If you want to have your recommendation featured on the show, just record a voice note on your phone (try to keep it to 30 seconds) and send it to us >> [email protected]

Ep4 - Podcasts to make you laugh

Podworld

03/23/21 • 65 min

If you're in desperate need of LOLs, this episode is for you! Louise and DMR go in search of the podcast recommendations that will make you laugh. We also have a chat with author, radio host and comedian Danny Wallace and finish up the episode with shout outs for comedy shows that we found in our search plus some listener recommendations. Enjoy!

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Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

Part 1 (Podworld’s top 4 Comedy podcasts):

My Dad Wrote a Porno (My Dad Wrote a Porno); Drunk Women Solving Crime (Drunk Women Solving Crime); Scam Goddess (Earwolf & Laci Mosley); Sue Perkins: An Hour or so With (Audioboom); bonus recommendation mentioned by Louise: Dear Joan and Jericha (Hush Ho and Pepperdine Productions).

Part 2 (guest interview):

Our guest for this episode is non other than author and comedian Danny Wallace whose new book, The Day the Screens Went Blank (Simon & Schuster) has just been released (March 18, 2021). Danny’s podcasts include Danny Wallace’s Important Broadcast (Global Media & Entertainment), What You Talkin’ About, Wallace? (Audible Original) and F*** You Very Much.

In the interview, Danny recommends Early Work with Rhys James (Radio X), The Socially Distant Sports Bar (Nata Media); My Mate Bought a Toaster (Great Big Owl).

Part 3 (extras):

My Favorite Murder (Exactly Right); Last Podcast on the Left (Spotify Exclusive, The Last Podcast Network); Doughboys (Headgum / Doughboys Media); Bananas (Exactly Right); Smartless (Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett); Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding; Comedy Gold Minds with Kevin Hart (SiriusXM).

Listener recommendations: The Adam Buxton Podcast (Adam Buxton);

Ep3 - Podcasts to fuel your True Crime obsession

Podworld

03/09/21 • 57 min

Whether you are new to true crime or are a little bit obsessed, Louise and DMR pick out and recommend the true crime shows you should be listening to. In part 2, Louise chats with Robert Murphy, ITV News crime correspondent and the producer of Catching Melanie's Killer and No Strings Attached. And in our end section (which we like to call our 'Extras' section) we give you a truck load more true crime recommendations that we came across whilst researching for this episode... and we read out some recommendations from our listeners. You will not leave this podcast empty handed!

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Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

Part 1 (Podworld’s top 4 True Crime podcasts):

Conning the Con (Emma Ferris & Sarah Ferris); Uncover Series 6: Satanic Panic (CBC Podcasts); The Missing (Podimo); The Missing Crypto Queen (BBC Radio)

Part 2 (guest interview):

Our guest for this True Crime episode is Robert Murphy, producer of Catching Melanie’s Killer and No Strings Attached. In his interview, Robert recommended Tenfold More Wicked (by Exactly Right) and Power: The Maxwells (by Somethin’ Else).

Part 3 (extras):

And here’s a list of all the other great True Crime podcasts that we mentioned on the episode and that we found whilst searching: My Favorite Murder with Karen Kilgariff and Georgia Hardstark (Exactly Right); Real Crime Profile (Wondery); Crime Analyst (Laura Richards); The Dream (Little Everywhere & Witness Docs); Hunting Warheads (CBC Podcasts); The Clearing (Pineapple Street Media & Gimlet); Serial (This American Life); Criminal (Radiotopia); Generation Why (Wondery).

Listener recommendations: Last Podcast on the Left (The Last Podcast Network) and S-Town (This American Life).

Credits: This episode of Podworld was produced and edited by Louise Blain (@shiny_demon) and David Maher Roberts (@dmrpod). Graphics by ...

Ep2 - Podcasts for lovers of History

Podworld

02/22/21 • 50 min

History is one of the richest categories in terms of podcasts. Louise and DMR go digging for the History shows you should be listening to and they are joined by Ellie Cawthorne, the host of The History Extra podcast, from the makers of BBC History Magazine.

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Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

Part 1 (Podworld’s top 4): You’re Dead to Me (BBC Radio 4, presented by Greg Jenner); The Memory Palace (Nate DiMeo); Making Gay History (Eric Marcus); Flex’s Semi Factual History Lessons (Spotify Studios, presented by Flex Mami)

Part 2 (guest interview): Our special guest for the History episode is Ellie Cawthorne from the History Extra Podcast (from the makers of BBC History Magazine). Ellie recommends the following podcasts: the Tunnel 29 mini series from the Intrigue podcast (BBC Radio 4, presented by Helena Merriman), 13 Minutes to the Moon (BBC World Service), Stuff You Should Know (iHeartRadio) and You’re Wrong About (Michael Hobbes & Sarah Marshall).

Part 3 (extras): Aaron Mahnke’s Cabinet of Curiosities (iHeartRadio and Grim & Mild); Our Fake History (PodcasOne); Gastropod (Cynthia Graber and Nicola Twilley); Dan Carlin’s Hardcore History (Dan Carlin); Someone Know Something (CBC Podcasts); Criminal (Criminal & Radiotopia, presented by Phoebe Judge); You Must Remember This (Karina Longworth); You Must Remember Manson (Karina Longworth); Lore (Aaron Mahnke and Grim & Wild)

Listener recommendations: Sidedoor (Smithsonian Institute); A History of the World in 100 Objects (BBC Radio 4)

Credits: This episode of Podworld was produced and edited by Louise Blain (@shiny_demon) and David Maher Roberts (@dmrpod). Graphics by Dylan Channon. Research by Ella Maher Roberts. Theme music by Dan Phillipson (via Premiumbeat). And a big thank you to the team at Dialect for their never-ending support!

Ep15 - Podcasts for pet lovers

Podworld

12/07/21 • 58 min

Hands up if you love little furry animals! Ok... this episode is for you. Louise and DMR go searching for podcasts all about pets and they pick out four of the best. They also have a chat with Emily Dean, the host of Walking The Dog (from The Times, no less) and wefinish up with recommendations from our listeners!

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Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

Intro (the podcasts we mention right at the start of the show):

Even the Rich (Wondery); The Battersea Poltergeist (BBC Radio 4); Uncanny (BBC Radio 4); Quiz Quiz Bang Bang Trivia (David and Anna Flora); Between the Covers (KBOO); Keep It (Crooked Media).

Part 1 (Podworld’s top 4 pet podcasts):

One of the Family (Nicky Campbell); The Purrrcast (Exactly Right); Animal People (Noel Fitzpatrick); Species (Macken Murphy)

Part 2 (guest interview):

For this episode, our guest is Emily Dean, the host of the Walking the Dog podcast (from The Times). She mentions some of her favourite podcasts: Katherine Ryan: Telling Everybody Everything (kathbum); The Adam Buxton Podcast (Adam Buxton); Rob Beckett and Josh Widdicombe's Parenting Hell (Keep it Light Media).

Listener recommendations:

Pets at Home Puppy Podcast (Pets at Home); This Week in Videogames (SkillUp media).

If you want to have your recommendation featured on the show, just record a voice note on your phone (try to keep it to 30 seconds) and send it to us >> [email protected]

Ep20 - spooky podcast recommendations for those cold and dark evenings...

Podworld

10/31/22 • 56 min

If you like your spooky podcasts, lend us your ears and join Lou and DMR as they enthuse about some of the best ghosty/horror podcasts out there. Seriously, this episode has more spooky podcast recommendations than is healthy. You have been warned.

Lou also has a chat with the amazing Adam Z Robinson from the ultra spooky Ghost Story Book Club, a podcast that breaks down classic ghost stories week by week.

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If you want to have your recommendation featured on the show, just record a voice note on your phone (try to keep it to 30 seconds) and send it to us >> [email protected]

Ep10 - Podcasts for travel lovers

Podworld

06/15/21 • 64 min

Not been able to travel over the last 18 months? Fear not... we have the next best thing as Louise and DMR search for and recommend some of the best travel podcasts. And they also have a chat with special guest Richie Firth, one of the co-hosts of the Travel Hacker podcast, and we finish off the episode (and the series) with podcast recommendations from you, our wonderful listeners!

Follow us on Twitter and Insta (@podpodworld) and send us feedback or any suggestions on what genres we should be covering next! Also, record your recommendations and send them to us as voice notes and we might include them in a future episode!

--- episode notes ---

Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

Intro (the podcasts we mention right at the start):

CoasterRadio.com (CoasterRadio.com); The Theme Park Duo (The Theme Park Duo); The Vaping Fix (Wondery); Grounded (Ruby Wax episode) (BBC Radio 4); Smartless (Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, Will Arnett); Teach Me a Lesson (BBC Radio 5 Live).

Part 1 (Podworld’s top 4 travel podcasts):

The Travel Diaries (Holly Rubenstein); Let's Go Together (Travel + Leisure); The Radio Vagabond - English version (Palle Bo); Armchair Explorer (Aaron Millar).

Part 2 (guest interview):

For this episode, our guest is Richie Firth, the host of Richie Firth: Travel Hacker and Absolute Radio presenter.

You can follow Richie on Twitter and Instagram (@richiefirth).

Listener recommendations:

Books and Travel (Jo Frances Penn); Well... That's Interesting (Jill ChaCha); Paname (Amber Minogue); Just Sleep (Taesha Glasgow).

If you want to have your recommendation featured on the show, just record a voice note on your phone (try to keep it to 30 seconds) and send it to us >> [email protected].

Credits: This episode of Podworld was produced and edited by Louise Blain (@shiny_demon) and David Maher Roberts (@dmrpod). Graphics by Dylan Channon. Research by Ella Maher Roberts. Theme music by Dan Phillipson (via Premiumbeat) additional music via Artlist.io. Podworld is supported by Dialect - a full-service, digital marketing agency that engages tech and gaming audience for global brands.

Halloween Special - the podcasts that'll scare you this Halloween

Podworld

10/26/21 • 22 min

Looking for spooky podcasts for Halloween? Look no further and join us for a special bonus episode of Podworld with Louise Blain, our resident horror expert. In this episode, Louise recommends a truck load of podcasts that you should be listening to if you want to feel a little scared.

--- episode notes ---

Here’s a list of all the podcasts that we recommend and talk about in this episode (in order of when we mention them):

Don't Point That Horror At Me (Don't Point That Horror At Me)

The Ghost Story Book Club (Adam Z Robinson)

The Kingcast (Fangoria Podcast Network)

The Evolution of Horror (Mike Muncer)

The Final Girls (The Final Girls)

Brain Rot (Stevie Webb)

The Gaylords of Darkness (Stacie Ponder)

Inside the Exorcist (Wondery)

The No Sleep Podcast (David Cummings)

Wrong Station (The Wrong Station)