r/podcasts

Just curious. I started listening to this podcast after hearing it recommended a lot, and I really enjoy the stories. But the "video store" stuff before and between the stories is incredibly annoying and I always skip it. I get the impression though that this is a feature that some listeners enjoy ... is this right? Do you listen to the waffle before the stories? It would seem weird to include it if people didn't enjoy it, but at the same time I'm struggling to understand why anyone interested in the stories would want to hear it.

My old man loves podcasts like the economist and USED to listen to npr but he says its changed a lot. He's left leaning but doesnt like narratives being pushed on him from either side and would like something neutral and informative. Any recommendations would be much appreciated thank you.

i’ve been loving in the dark and am blowing through episodes. what should i listen to next? i’m particularly enjoying the investigative journal aspects and the deep dive into the processes of the criminal justice system.

thanks in advance! i find it hard to just pick a podcast and go, so recommendations are superbly helpful!

I'm trying to find this podcast I listened to quite a few years ago. It dedicated an episode to each planet (and maybe the moon and other celestial bodies). The narrator was a man, and I have it in my head that he once worked for NASA? I think he was the only host - don't recall any interviews. He had a beautifully lyrical way of talking about the subject of each podcast e.g. I recall one of the episodes referred to Venus as Earth's doomed twin.

There may have been a number of seasons under the same title. My searches have found similar types of podcasts but they're not the right one.

Just to add - I listened to this before COVID, if that helps narrow it down.

It was so good. Please help me find it! Thank you.

Hello everybody! I would love to get into listening to Podcasts and don’t know where to start!
I would love to know more about the world and world politics, so I am looking for something educational with accurate sources.
Can anybody recommend anything? (I have spotify btw)

Anyone else having issues playing NSTAAF in Pocket Casts on iOS? This has been going on for a while now, I try to play any episode and get a playback error that the episode may have been moved or deleted. It worked a few days ago, but just now I went to re-start the episode I had literally just finished and got the error message again.

I’ve unsubscribed and re subbed, I don’t see a secondary feed at all, the only thing I can think is maybe the paywalled episodes are the only ones showing up? I went over to Spotify and they play just fine.

ETA: just tried again and it’s working. Did nothing differently than this morning. I‘ve got nothing lol.

I am able to download audiobooks and some podcasts inside my computer drive through libation app. However, I don't why I always get this " red screen error message" with some podcasts. They are not dependable. Do you think there is an issue with such podcasts which are not downdable by libation app. I would love to download most podcasts which are free to listen to on audible. Can anyone give me advice on how to download such podcasts or do they think they are off limits?

I am a medical Courier and drive throughout Oregon and Washington, often on the road for 10 to 12 hours a day. I need podcasts I can lose myself in. I love Dateline and all of those shows. I have listened to True Crime junkie, my favorite murder, case file, criminal, so supernatural, last podcast on the left, and more. This includes a lot of the series that were spawned by some of the larger news shows.

Please list your recent favorite podcasts that made you stay in the car once you've arrived at your destination just to hear more. I have gone through a lot of the suggestions in this subreddit. But new stuff is always coming out and I just wanted to see if there's anything new out there.

I like compelling True Crime, not just the husband did it unless there's a good twist. Medical Mysteries, true hauntings, bizarre stories, and a dash of podcasts talking about the 90-day fiance franchise. Little Miss recap and pink shade!

This is a long shot because it was not a really popular podcast, but I was wondering if anyone remembers the name of a podcast from quite a few years ago that took the form of the writings of a travel writer on a train that is driving through apocalyptic Britain, each episode dealt with various communities they came across, strange happenings like ghosts type things that are disembodied scientists trying to inhabit the bodies of the people on the train, etc. it was definitely a bit of a comedy podcast.

Let me know your top recs! I am searching for something that scratches the itch. Way back when, shows like Black Tapes and Tanis got me hooked but really good shows are so hard to come by. The only themes I’m not really into are zombies and monsters (though monsters can be involved). Some of my more recent faves have been Case 63, Ad Lucem, The Six Disappearances of Ella Mcray, Bridgewater was OK, Impact Winter was ok but got somewhat predictable. Undertow has some decent runs, same with Limelight.

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some new podcasts to listen to and was hoping for some recommendations. I absolutely loved The Magnus Archives, Ghost Wax, Alice Isn't Dead, and The Strange Case of Starship Iris, and I'm looking for something with a similar vibe.

What I loved most about those podcasts was the atmosphere, the mystery, the character development, and the feeling that there was always a bigger story slowly unfolding in the background. I really enjoy stories that keep you guessing while gradually revealing more over time.

I especially enjoy:

1. Supernatural, horror, or paranormal stories
2. Mystery and suspense
3. BL/gay romance or LGBTQ+ characters and relationships
4. Character-driven stories with a good plot
5. Slow-burn overarching mysteries
6. Creepy atmospheres, monsters, ghosts, cryptids, or other unexplained/supernatural phenomena

I'd definitely prefer BL/gay stories because I love my gay love stories, but any LGBTQ+ podcasts are welcome. My ideal podcast would have a mix of LGBTQ+ characters, supernatural elements, and a really good plot. Bonus points if it has an enemies-to-lovers, coworkers-to-lovers, or another slow-burn relationship.

The romance doesn't have to be the main focus of the story.

I'd also strongly prefer podcasts where the main romance is LGBTQ+ rather than a straight couple. Part of the reason is that I've had some bad experiences with stories where the female love interest ends up being abused, assaulted, or otherwise subjected to upsetting treatment, and I'd rather avoid that kind of content. Because of that, I'd really appreciate recommendations that focus on LGBTQ+ relationships instead. (Abuse, murder, etc. is completely fine, just nothing overly graphic.)

It doesn't have to be exactly like the podcasts I mentioned. I'm mainly looking for compelling characters, an interesting mystery, supernatural or horror elements, and a story that keeps making you want to know what happens next.

I prefer fictional audio dramas with voice acting rather than discussion or true crime podcasts. I don't mind whether it's a continuous story or starts off as an anthology, as long as there's a strong plot and memorable characters.

Please don't recommend any SCP Foundation podcasts. I love SCP stories and lore, but I'm not really interested in podcasts specifically about SCPs.

Also, if you're recommending a podcast, could you please tell me where I can listen to it (Spotify, YouTube, Apple Podcasts, a website, etc.)? It'd make it much easier for me to check them out.

I'd love to hear any recommendations you have! I'm happy to check out both completed and ongoing podcasts. I also don't really mind how long a podcast is, whether it has 1–5 seasons or 7–10. I'd generally prefer something with more than one season, but if it's an ongoing podcast like Ghost Wax that also only has 1 season so far, then that's completely fine.

Any recommendations are appreciated! Thank you in advance.

i really want to get into a really good university and study english and history. can someone please recommend me some not boring podcasts about history? i really want to educate myself more so i can get into a good university PLEASE HELP ME OUT.

I usually listen to podcasts while I work but also at home time to time. It really helps pass the time and keeps me focused.

The ones currently in my playlist (in order of favorite to least favorite, but I love them all):

Chilluminati

Distractible

The NoSleep Podcast

Several random Christian Sermons by Tim Keller

Go! My Favorite Sports Team

The Cox & Crendor Show

I also used to really enjoy:

The Lore Lodge/Lore Lads

The SCP Archives

The Weird Bible Podcast

Weird History

But I stopped listening for one reason or another, but still enjoy the content they provided.

All in all, I love mythology, philosophy, good stories, and some funny people. Willing to give most things a shot, but I strictly listen, not watch! (I use Spotify)

what's the one podcast episode you keep returning to whenever you're at your lowest, and why?

I was wondering if anyone knows any podcasts that talk about being an athlete or talk about high performance in any type of field.

I'm looking for some podcasts that are about things such as:
- Foreign Spies (ex: Russian Spies that were caught)
- Secret Services + Intelligence services and their missions (ex: MI6, CIA, FBI, Mossad,
Bundesnachrichtendienst, etc.)
- Dark Web operations (ex: the Silk Road)
- Hackers and Hacker organizations (ex: Fancy Bear, Anonymous, APT1, Cozy Bear, Lazarus Group, etc.)

Any suggestions that are interesting?

I'd love to hear what other people listen to, but about a year ago I found So You Wanna Be A Dungeon Master with Justin Gagliani and Taylor Hellstrom. It's awesome for new or experienced Dungeon Masters! They're helpful, funny, engaging, and they aren't afraid to speak their minds! Couple months back, they started doing videos on their youtube as well of the episodes which has been great!

But what Dungeon Master specific podcasts do you like or find helpful?

I really enjoy Hannah Fry and all the documentaries and podcasts she does, but I just cannot stand Michael Stevens. I think he is a really nice and cool guy, but there is just something about him which dominates the podcast as the series has grown.

Perhaps the first few episodes felt like a 50/50 split, but later down the line it's feeling like 70/30 as Hannah contributes less and less.

I find that when Hannah talks, you listen, when Michael talks, he just says loads and loads of things to be heard and I think it is the over enthusiasm and the fact that I think he is always doing 'a bit' all the time for viral clips and sound bites.

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