Shane and Sally

True Crime

Shane and Sally

Critic Review

""Shane and Sally" got mild thumbs up for its good enterprise journalism, but it failed to bring a..."

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Tiny Dinos

Fiction, Comedy, Improv

Tiny Dinos

Critic Review

"...once you dig down to the bedrock of Tiny Dinos, you’ll realize it’s almost as if Jurassic Park..."

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Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)

Entertainment (Pop Culture)

Sixteenth Minute (of Fame)

Critic Review

"This story is full of exploitation. It’s messy and fascinating and so stuck in the early 2000s, and..."

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Fur & Loathing

True Crime

Fur & Loathing

Critic Review

"Woolf is a specialist in internet subcultures...Woolf makes a point of taking the furry fandom..."

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Green Wing: Resuscitated

Comedy Fiction, Comedy, TV & Film (Movies)

Green Wing: Resuscitated

Critic Review

"...writer Victoria Pile has impressively reassembled the original cast...The unhinged tone and..."

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The Signal

Drama, Fiction

The Signal

Critic Review

"A psychological sci-fi thriller set in the cold war. A story of shady government agents,..."

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Split Screen: Kid Nation

Reality TV, Documentary

Split Screen: Kid Nation

Critic Review

"...even wilder reality TV format...The presenter Josh Gwynn is a thoughtful guide. But it is the..."

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The Price of Paradise

True Crime

The Price of Paradise

Critic Review

"..with a doozy of a story to tell, is already a deserved hit. What makes this story such a..."

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The Bachelor of Buckingham Palace

Reality TV, Entertainment (Pop Culture)

The Bachelor of Buckingham Palace

Critic Review

"...jet-setting fantasy folly...This podcast reveals how the women were duped and what happened to..."

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Beyond All Repair

True Crime

Beyond All Repair

Critic Review

"...ended perfectly. It never missed a beat. She took us everywhere and in the end settles us into a..."

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Reflector

Society

Reflector

Critic Review

"That feeling might conjure comparisons to 'This American Life' or other iconic first-wave podcasts,..."

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Intrigue: To Catch A Scorpion

True Crime, Society

Intrigue: To Catch A Scorpion

Critic Review

"Mitchell and Lawrie make a terrific team: as well as bringing clear knowledge and a storytelling..."

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About the Boys

Society

About the Boys

Critic Review

"...insightful snapshot into an anxious, put-upon generation wrestling with archetypes of..."

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Serial

True Crime, News

Serial

Critic Review

"(Season: Guantanamo) Lara was enthralled by the various characters profiled, from brutal..."

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Hello, John Doe

True Crime

Hello, John Doe

Critic Review

"Rebecca thought it was so-so. Lara found the story hard to follow, as it dovetailed into the case..."

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La Fleur de la Solitude

Drama, Fiction

La Fleur de la Solitude

Critic Review

""Le Fleur de la Solitude" isn't just "Bright Sessions" without the science fiction. It tells its..."

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The Rest Is Politics: US

Politics

The Rest Is Politics: US

Critic Review

"The “banter” is even more dysfunctional than American democracy."

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This House Will Devour You

Horror

This House Will Devour You

Critic Review

"A period folk-chiller for fans of E.F. Benson and Arthur Machen. Ireland in the 1920s was never so..."

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Beef And Dairy Network

Comedy

Beef And Dairy Network

Critic Review

"It’s a surreal, deadpan and genuinely hilarious satirical show; an entire mad-but-sane universe..."

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Americast

News

Americast

Critic Review

"listeners can expect consistently high-profile interviews with government officials and top..."

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Bloodlines

Personal Journals, News

Bloodlines

Critic Review

"Bloodlines is an award-winning series that deserves its accolades for brave and heart-wrenching..."

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The Current Thing

Society, Politics

The Current Thing

Critic Review

"...deserves credit for showcasing the expository qualities of the Revd Dr Jamie Franklin...Franklin..."

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13 Minutes To The Moon

Technology, Documentary

13 Minutes To The Moon

Critic Review

"...what the BBC captures in 13 Minutes to the Moon is the sheer ambition that propelled America’s..."

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Miss Me?

Personal Journals, Society

Miss Me?

Critic Review

"...Allen and Oliver know their stuff. Miss Me? is instantly likeable and pairs perfectly with a..."

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Things Fell Apart

Society

Things Fell Apart

Critic Review

"(Season 2) Ronson asks thoughtful questions, offering his opinion only when necessary. Often, we..."

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AntiSocial

Society

AntiSocial

Critic Review

"...prompted questions that, no doubt, would be answered at more leisure in the context of lectures..."

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The Competition

Society, Women, Educational

The Competition

Critic Review

"It’s a harsh, competitive tale that Oliaee tells so well."

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Cover Up: Various Seasons

History, True Crime

Cover Up: Various Seasons

Critic Review

"(Season: The Anthrax Threat) It's a thoughtful reconsideration of the anthrax attacks from..."

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Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust

History

Long Shadow: In Guns We Trust

Critic Review

"Garrett Graff opens a rational discussion about the right to bear arms in the US....hearing..."

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Halfway

Sci-Fi

Halfway

Critic Review

"Idris and Sabrina Elba pose some powerful ethical questions around AI and grief in this scripted..."

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The Letter

True Crime

The Letter

Critic Review

"(Season 2)...their loved ones share memories of the incident and try to fill in the blanks and..."

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How was it for you? with Rachel Parris & Marcus Brigstocke

Relationships, Comedy

How was it for you? with Rachel Parris & Marcus Brigstocke

Critic Review

"These are flashes of the funnier, better disciplined show that might have been. But in 2024..."

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Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Comedy

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Critic Review

"...he is affable and charming as a host, alongside being a witty storyteller in his own right...if..."

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Borrasca

Thriller

Borrasca

Critic Review

"A horrific secret hides in the woods of Drisking, Missouri. Girls are disappearing at an increasing..."

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Soul Boom

Spirituality, Conversational

Soul Boom

Critic Review

"Less woo-woo than it sounds, the series features talks with a huge variety of guests...A funny and..."

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Cold Tapes

Leisure, Fiction, Games

Cold Tapes

Critic Review

"An audio murder mystery in which there’s a £10,000 prize for the person who solves the case is a..."

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Who Trolled Amber?

True Crime

Who Trolled Amber?

Critic Review

"The result is a dark but fascinating look at online misinformation in the age of AI, and it’s a..."

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Stolen: Multiple Seasons

True Crime

Stolen: Multiple Seasons

Critic Review

"(Season: Trouble In Sweetwater) We hear Connie gently poke at the failures in the investigation of..."

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Helen Lewis Has Left the Chat

Relationships, Technology

Helen Lewis Has Left the Chat

Critic Review

"...fascinating new Radio 4 show...Lewis starts with the small-scale horrors of the parents’..."

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Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking

Educational

Lessons in Dyslexic Thinking

Critic Review

"In her fascinating podcast, she talks to his wife Lonnie about the skills that made him a champion...."

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Three Million

History

Three Million

Critic Review

"It’s not just an astonishing story for the number of people who died, but for the lengths that the..."

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We Disrupt This Broadcast

TV & Film (Movies)

We Disrupt This Broadcast

Critic Review

"Speaking of the end of the last century, that's just about when Peak TV started to take shape..."

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Midnight Matinees

Horror

Midnight Matinees

Critic Review

"A legendary lost film gets an audio adaptation with a brilliant cast. Welcome to London After..."

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The Endless Honeymoon Podcast

Relationships, Comedy

The Endless Honeymoon Podcast

Critic Review

"I had imagined the shift from daft spouse banter to IVF-related heartache would be jarring, but the..."

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The Belgrano Diary

Politics, History

The Belgrano Diary

Critic Review

"...excellent BBC and ITV archive recordings, officer diaries and LRB pieces from the time by the..."

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Canardian

Comedy, Society, History

Canardian

Critic Review

"...as host Kattie Laur does best, she makes sure we go deeper and get a very full picture of what..."

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Humo: Murder and Silence in El Salvador

Investigative, Storytelling, Documentary

Humo: Murder and Silence in El Salvador

Critic Review

"By episode three, the censorship and corruption is driving the story and the desire to keep..."

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Articles of Interest

Society

Articles of Interest

Critic Review

"The premise is fantastically simple: every time we get dressed, we are signalling to others..."

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Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV

History, TV & Film (Movies)

Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV

Critic Review

"Audacy’s Who Killed the Video Star: The Story of MTV is scratching a really specific itch for me...."

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Status: Untraced

True Crime

Status: Untraced

Critic Review

"Status: Unchanged packs a punch that isn’t easy to capture in a podcast. It’ll have you completely..."

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Death of an Artist

True Crime

Death of an Artist

Critic Review

"Molesworth delivers an excellent series that shows the connection between these two forms of..."

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Hollywood Exiles

Entertainment (Pop Culture)

Hollywood Exiles

Critic Review

"...an outstanding series...The archive material alone is vivid and disturbing."

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Murder 101

True Crime

Murder 101

Critic Review

"The premise was very good...There was no critical editorial thought or technical skill applied to..."

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The Sicilian Inheritance

Society, Personal Journals

The Sicilian Inheritance

Critic Review

"The Sicilian Inheritance è palesemente un contenuto pensato da statunitensi per statunitensi, ma..."

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Pretty Sure I Can Fly with Johnny Knoxville & Elna Baker

Comedy

Pretty Sure I Can Fly with Johnny Knoxville & Elna Baker

Critic Review

"...gloriously enthusiastic podcast about daredevils..."

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The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

Comedy, TV & Film (Movies)

The Lonely Island and Seth Meyers Podcast

Critic Review

"...something’s clicking, and it has plenty to do with Meyers, who serves here as de facto host,..."

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The Everest Obsession

Society

The Everest Obsession

Critic Review

"A dreamlike, immersive soundscape is juxtaposed with the starkness of the reporting. I grew out of..."

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Witnessed: Various Seasons

Society, True Crime

Witnessed: Various Seasons

Critic Review

"(Season: 19 Days) The sad reality is that this wasn’t the first, nor will it be the last,..."

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Butt Out, Baby!

Arts

Butt Out, Baby!

Critic Review

"(Updated) Every episode is so rich I don’t mind relistening. This breakdown is great. I totally get..."

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Let the Kids Dance!

Society, History

Let the Kids Dance!

Critic Review

"This deep pocket of pop culture steeps you in 90s grunge and takes you to meet the people behind..."

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Truth Be Told Presents: She Has A Name

Women, True Crime, Investigative

Truth Be Told Presents: She Has A Name

Critic Review

"She Has a Name is giving me real You Didn’t See Nothin’ vibes—that’s one of the biggest compliments..."

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The Art of Longevity

Music, History

The Art of Longevity

Critic Review

"Guests on this insightful series include John Grant, Crowded House, OMD, Rumer, Suede and Ben..."

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FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast

TV & Film (Movies)

FX’s Shōgun: The Official Podcast

Critic Review

"...the official podcast is an excellent source of behind the scenes magic...hearing about the..."

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George Orwell’s 1984

Fiction, Drama

George Orwell’s 1984

Critic Review

"The electro score is notable too: the Muse frontman Matt Bellamy has collaborated with the composer..."

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Hobo Code

Drama

Hobo Code

Critic Review

""Hobo Code" feels the culmination of every story read for English class. It borrows from "The..."

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Long Night In Egypt

Fiction, Thriller

Long Night In Egypt

Critic Review

"A group of eager teenage Egyptologists find themselves in grave danger in Egypt. Ever wonder what..."

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3 Body Podcast

Entertainment (Pop Culture), Arts, TV & Film (Movies), Sci-Fi

3 Body Podcast

Critic Review

"I like that even though the tv show dropped all episodes at once that the podcast is maintaining a..."

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Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Women, Conversational, Comedy, Celebrity

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

Critic Review

"(Season 2) Dreyfus is a warm, non-sycophantic host, as brashly funny as her old Seinfeld character,..."

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Critics at Large | The New Yorker

Society, Entertainment (Pop Culture), Arts

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

Critic Review

"Unafraid to tackle high and low-brow topics, these critics cover subjects as diverse as our news..."

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Finally! A Show

Women, Society

Finally! A Show

Critic Review

"...it delivers like reality TV for the ears...Each episode is a 30-minute insight to a different..."

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Safe Society

Fiction

Safe Society

Critic Review

""M" struggles as a global pandemic hits and society crumbles. Certain people will think this is..."

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The Breakfast Club

Conversational, Interview

The Breakfast Club

Critic Review

"...conversations like this, where podcasters come prepared with hard questions and data or with..."

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Without

Society, Science

Without

Critic Review

"Hearing Adam McKay talk about how his feelings about the climate crisis went from 0 to 100 felt so..."

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99% Invisible

Design, Sleep

99% Invisible

Critic Review

"This feels like such a prime example of what 99% Invisible does best - blend design with human..."

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The Broadside

Society, Women

The Broadside

Critic Review

"...love hearing the early history of basketball, which they cover in this episode. But the rules..."

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Power User with Taylor Lorenz

Technology, Society

Power User with Taylor Lorenz

Critic Review

"...really appreciate her ability to summarize lots of news headlines! I’m barely on Twitter anymore..."

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Triple C-Rated

Comedy, Personal Journals

Triple C-Rated

Critic Review

"Learn the truth of life in the catering industry with the wonderful Chin and Choo Taylor. And don't..."

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60 Songs That Explain the 90s

Music, History

60 Songs That Explain the 90s

Critic Review

"It turns out that 60 songs isn’t enough. Harvilla — seemingly on the edge of a breakdown — actually..."

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Dial F for Football

Fiction, Comedy Fiction, Sports Talk

Dial F for Football

Critic Review

"...all hail, it’s a genuinely funny comedy, one that recalls Alan Partridge and Down the Line. We..."

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Questlove Supreme

Music

Questlove Supreme

Critic Review

"Questlove Supreme gets academic without losing an enthusiastic flair that always brings choice..."

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Dissect

Music

Dissect

Critic Review

"Dissect is an exhaustive but essential listen for existing fans, as well as an ideal entry point..."

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Jockular

Sports Talk, Comedy

Jockular

Critic Review

"...a workout for your gossip muscle. The trio of friends are funny and outrageous as they talk..."

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Dissident at the Doorstep

Politics, Storytelling, Government

Dissident at the Doorstep

Critic Review

"This podcast was tedious, drawing out Guangcheng's backstory over multiple episodes through flat..."

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Murder in the Hollywood Hills

News, True Crime

Murder in the Hollywood Hills

Critic Review

"This series hosted by NBC’s Keith Morrison tells the story of the women who banded together to find..."

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The Butterfly King

History, True Crime

The Butterfly King

Critic Review

"Milligan's relentless investigation underpins a storyline that constantly leaves you wondering what..."

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A Muslim & A Jew Go There

Society

A Muslim & A Jew Go There

Critic Review

"...it’s not very good. It’s always very sad when people over-identify with their ethnic identity;..."

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Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick

NBA, Sports Talk

Mind the Game with LeBron James and JJ Redick

Critic Review

"Mind the Game represents an escalation of sorts, in that it comes right up to the line of being too..."

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Varnamtown

True Crime

Varnamtown

Critic Review

"It's a delightful romp through this footnote in the war on drugs...The story is as quirky as an..."

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The Sports Agents

Sports

The Sports Agents

Critic Review

"The danger of these big, professionally fronted shows is that you risk never hearing anything..."

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Untold: The Retreat

Investigative, News, Society

Untold: The Retreat

Critic Review

"I went into this expecting a tale of corruption, abuse and financial exploitation. In some ways, it..."

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6 Degrees of Cats

Nature, Society

6 Degrees of Cats

Critic Review

"...it’s comfortable, it’s approachable, and it’s the type of podcast that I would throw just an..."

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WikiHole with D'Arcy Carden

Comedy

WikiHole with D'Arcy Carden

Critic Review

"It does look like Smartless sought out and got explicit approval from Wikimedia for certain aspects..."

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Fodor's Guide to Espionage

Fiction, Drama, History

Fodor's Guide to Espionage

Critic Review

"Real life events serve as an inspiration for the dramatic retelling of what it was like to travel..."

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Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative

Society

Shocking, Heartbreaking, Transformative

Critic Review

"I write from the perspective of a super listener, and I can say I did not enjoy the listening..."

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Hang Up

Relationships

Hang Up

Critic Review

"Bright, a little chaotic, a little retro, and a lot of fun."

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In The Dark: The Runaway Princesses

Society, Investigative

In The Dark: The Runaway Princesses

Critic Review

"...this podcast features many accounts of female abuse. It is obvious it was not originally..."

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The Antiquarium of Sinister Happenings

Fiction

The Antiquarium of Sinister Happenings

Critic Review

"There are wonderful things here. And the price is good, maybe too good. Step inside and have a look..."

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Who Replaced Avril Lavigne? Joanne McNally Investigates

Music

Who Replaced Avril Lavigne? Joanne McNally Investigates

Critic Review

"Although the nonsense of the premise soon wears thin, even in jest, what emerges is a kind of..."

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Runaway Joe

True Crime

Runaway Joe

Critic Review

"Fascinating stuff, it includes interviews with friends and family of June, gardaí, American law..."

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The Recipe with Kenji and Deb

Food

The Recipe with Kenji and Deb

Critic Review

"The Recipe is accessible to the common person who doesn’t yet have an extensive (and expensive)..."

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