We had a lot of harvest this winter. podcast Content with some standout programs worth revisiting or binge-watching. spotify is moving away from exclusivity and giving potential new fans a chance to try out one of the platform's top performers. There's also a behind-the-scenes look at the hit sitcom entering its final season, details on the reality show, and a chronicle of overlooked moments in Black history. Here are five worthwhile winter podcasts to check out before spring.
This true crime masterpiece has all the hallmarks of an interesting mystery. In the audio documentary series, host Josh Dean (The Clearing, Hooked) explores the murder of a veteran police superintendent in Belize. He was found shot with a gunshot wound, and the only person nearby was Jasmine Hartin, a popular Canadian socialite. Dean's investigation is “a complex and head-scratching journey into a mysterious case.” guardian Said.
Camphouse Media has a portfolio of podcasts that are “heavily in the spirit of classic magazine crime features.” vulture Said. Their latest work “is shaping up to be a new globe-trotting entry into the genre.”please listen Apple Music or spotify.
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Call Her Daddy (Spotify)
This comedy podcast isn't new to the scene, having garnered a loyal fan base known as the Daddy Gang since debuting on Barstool Sports in 2018. Host Alex Cooper signed an industry-shaking $60 million, three-year deal with Spotify in 2021, giving him exclusive rights to the platform. That contract ended for him in January, and the show is now widely available wherever podcasts are found.in statement, Cooper said she was “thrilled to share the news” that her show would be distributed widely for “even more fans to enjoy.” Fans can still find the video version of the podcast only on his Spotify, but the audio episodes can be accessed from multiple audio platforms.
What began as a “comedic commentary on the state of the young women's sex market” has evolved into “the internet's premier interview show,” featuring “newsworthy conversations” with celebrities. cosmopolitan Said. Cooper's cultural influence has led to her being dubbed the “Barbara Walters of Gen Z.” rolling stone. Her past interviewees include Jane Fonda, Post Malone, Gwyneth Paltrow, Hailey Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and more. Anna Delvey, she interviewed from prison.please listen Apple Music or spotify.
American Scandoval (The Ringer)
Vanderpump Rules' Tom Sandoval cheating on Rachel Revis and Ariana Madix was the ubiquitous reality TV scandal last year. Host Jodie Walker said The Ringer's three-part narrative series American Scandoval is “bathed in every brazen detail” of the scandal, adding, “You never know who the main character is. Even if you don't have it, it's perfect for a big meal,” Hannah Vardier said.in guardian.
American Scandoval “has the receipts” and has done “a relentless investigation” and “crowdsourcing from countless Bravo citizen detectives who caught Tom Sandoval red-handed,” according to the podcast Newsletter Sub. said Lauren Passel at Stack. If you're looking for a complete explanation of the “fucking insanity” that is “one of the most explosive moments on reality TV,” you'll find it here, Passel said.please listen Apple Music or spotify.
History of Curb Your Enthusiasm (iHeartMedia)
For the 12th and final season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” two of its stars, Susie Essman and Jeff Garlin, have started a recap podcast with the intention of dissecting every episode of the show. It's a long binge, containing 122 episodes and featuring guests from the cast and crew, including Larry David, Cheryl Hines, and the late Richard Lewis, discussing the show's history in detail. In her review of the film, Holly Richardson called it “a must-listen for die-hard fans”. guardian. The podcast is also perfect for “people who want to understand how American television comedies are developed and made,” said critic Claire Woodward. times.please listen Apple Music or spotify.
True black history (Wondery)
Wonderly launched this weekly series in honor of Black History Month, hosted by television writer, producer and actress Francesca Ramsey and educator and digital storyteller Conscious Lee. The series spotlights lesser-known events and people who have shaped black culture throughout history, including Black Panther Assata Shakur, the first woman to become the FBI's Most Wanted. The duo goes beyond the stories most people know and “throws you into the mix, chronicling the trials and victories of Black people you've never heard of.” BlkPod News. The series is a “no-nonsense, no-whitewashed” account of overlooked historical moments, “combining narrative storytelling with candid conversation.” Woodward told the Times that it was a “vivid, fresh look at black history.”please listen Apple Music or spotify.
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