Podnews Weekly Review
Jun 13: Newsworthy - NewsIn the Podnews Weekly Review this week, we learn all about new research into kids podcasting - with Molly Bloom from Brains On telling us about a new study that focuses on how families listen to kids podcasts in the car, and the conversations that follow. Sam and James also talk about Spotify's embrace of Podcasting 2.0, and Apple's recent announcements.
Part-Time Genius
Jun 13: Newsworthy - CultureWhat do TV listings have to do with the arc of American history? Quite a lot, it turns out! From hard-hitting journalism that exposed fake news, to billion-dollar business deals, to a photo manipulation scandal that made Oprah very angry, Part-Time Genius uncovers the many ways this little magazine has made a big impact on our lives. It's hosted by Mangesh Hattikudur and Will Pearson.
Inside the Life
Jun 13: New Season - True CrimeThe Mob Museum, the National Museum of Organized Crime and Law Enforcement, has launched the second season of their original podcast Inside the Life, hosted by former elite undercover agents Giovanni Rocco and Dutch McAlpin. The fifth episode of Season Two features Pete Charette, a former DEA agent who takes listeners deep inside the notorious French Connection — the global heroin pipeline that stretched from Europe to the streets of America.
Koala Moon - Kids Bedtime Stories & Meditations
Jun 13: Newsworthy - Kids & FamilyKids bedtime story and meditation podcast Koala Moon has just passed 50 million lifetime listens. The show, which offers calming bedtime stories and meditations for kids, now serves over 200,000 regular listeners across 100+ countries and sees 1.8M long-form views per month on YouTube - primarily from connected TVs. It's produced by wellness brand Sleepiest.
LEAH’S GALS
Jun 13: Newsworthy - Fiction and Arts“Family dysfunction on an epic scale!” Leah’s Gals is a modern Southern Gothic tale that begins as Leah summons her three daughters to her home to announce that she’s won the state lottery’s biggest prize. And while they're all elated by her good fortune, when one of them dares to speak truth to power it sets off a devastating chain of events. Greed, lust, drugs, and Capodimonte combust in this low-rent, Southern fried twist on a literary classic.
Hitmaker Chronicles
Jun 12: Newsworthy - MusicThe Caloroga Shark Media show Hitmaker Chronicles also has a special tribute to Brian Wilson today.
Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel
Jun 12: New Season - Sports and Society & CultureThe second season of Glory Daze with Johnny Manziel launches today - interviewing sports and entertainment legends like Las Vegas Raiders’ Defensive End Maxx Crosby, eight-time Pro Bowl selection Brian Urlacher, comedian Tom Segura, former NFL Linebacker Shawne Merriman, and more. From unforgettable college football moments to deeper reflections on life’s highs and lows, the show blends nostalgia, humor, and introspection.
QUEERNECKS
Jun 12: New Podcast - ComedyIn QUEERNECKS, hosts Dash and Beck give voice to a lesser-acknowledged, all American experience - that of the queer folks in the hills and hollers of Central Appalachia, in the beforetimes of the internet. Their memories are bittersweet: reflecting on the creativity, ingenuity, and resilience necessary to thrive in the most impoverished region in the U.S. through the lens of queer experience. They use humor, wit, occasional cussing, and compassion to navigate the turbulent seas of their memories.
Let's Talk Legacy
Jun 12: Newsworthy - EducationWith the news of the passing of music legend Brian Wilson, Let's Talk Legacy is re-sharing its conversation with Brian's daughter Carnie in episode 45, where she spoke about growing up with her famous father, and the memories she clings to.
Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest
Jun 12: New Season - Kids & FamilyGrimm, Grimmer, Grimmest, the 2025 Webby Award Winner for Kids Podcast of the Year, is launching its new season exclusively on Pinna.fm today (though older shows are on open RSS). Hosted by Adam Gidwitz, the podcast is perfect for kids and grownups who love fairy tales that are a little funny, a little spooky, and full of surprises.
Talking Rubbish
Jun 12: Newsworthy - EducationRecycling podcast Talking Rubbish rebrands today. About the myths, mistakes and fun of recycling, the show is hosted by award-winning sustainability experts Robbie Staniforth and James Piper. Each episode explores innovations and solutions to help listeners reduce, reuse, and recycle better. Upcoming episodes will cover the shocking news on microplastics found in human brains - and whether that’s quite as bad as it sounds - as well as a new exciting petition on compostable poo bags for dogs.
Hot Money: Agent of Chaos
Jun 11: New Season - SexualityFrom the Financial Times and Pushkin Industries, Hot Money: Agent of Chaos is back for a third series. The new season uncovers how Jan Marsalek, the former chief operating officer of Wirecard who once stood as a model of German corporate success, was revealed to be a Russian spy, offering a rare look into the workings of Russian power and espionage.
Second Act with Ateh Jewel
Jun 11: New Podcast - Society & CultureSecond Act with Ateh Jewel is new this week from HELLO!. The podcast will feature well-known women from the HELLO! network opening up about their ‘midlife’ moment, and why the second act is often the better act. Actor Tamzin Outhwaite is Ateh’s first guest
But Jesus Drank Wine & Other Stories That Kept Us Stuck
Jun 11: Newsworthy - Religion & SpiritualityIn "But Jesus Drank Wine" & Other Stories That Kept Us Stuck this week, retired over-drinkers turned alcohol freedom coaches get real about the stories that kept them stuck, like “But Jesus drank wine?” With grace, compassion, and zero judgment, they explore tough questions around drinking and faith to help you find freedom. Part of the Life Audio Podcast Network.
WHAT IF WE GET IT RIGHT?
Jun 11: Newsworthy - NatureIn a recent episode of What If We Get It Right?, Ayana Elizabeth Johnson has a reunion with her former podcast co-host, Alex Blumberg. Alex and her co-created How to Save a Planet, which ran for 2 years as Spotify’s flagship climate show. If you’ve been wondering what Alex has been doing since he left Gimlet and Spotify, he’s sharing his latest venture...
The Layover
Jun 10: New Podcast - News and Society & CultureExclusive: The Layover is new from travel brand LOST iN - it's a new travel culture podcast launched with a weekly newsletter. The show, hosted by Dylan Conroy, will unpacks the travel industry’s biggest challenges, shifts, and ideas shaping the future of how we move through the world.
I Feel That Way Too
Jun 10: Newsworthy - Society & CultureI Feel That Way Too explores life’s trickiest questions. Through candid storytelling and insightful conversations with experts and everyday people, each episode unpacks the doubts, fears, and quiet longings that shape our lives. Whether it’s questioning monogamy, navigating political divides, or redefining who you are beyond your job, host Michelle MiJung Kim invites you to feel seen, understood, more empowered, and, ultimately, a little less alone.
I Am That Reporter
Jun 10: Newsworthy - NewsCBS National News Correspondent and CBS Weekend Anchor Jericka Duncan is covering the trial of Sean "Diddy" Combs in I Am That Reporter. Jericka is in the courtroom every day of the trial, with a front row seat to the action in and outside of the courtroom - and explores different aspects of the case, including cultural impact and psychology. This week, hear a deep dive with psychologist Dr. Thema Bryant to discuss typical survivor responses to abuse - and how what might seem like odd behavior to those on the outside is very normal for abuse victims.
True Crime Reporter
Jun 10: Newsworthy - True CrimeA $1 million reward has been offered to help solve the case of a crime in Giles County, Tennessee - and the case is the subject of True Crime Reporter, the podcast from Peabody Award-winning investigative journalist Robert Riggs. Investigators have discovered more than 200 possible connections: but is this a perfect crime that nobody will be held responsible for?
The Wargame
Jun 10: New Podcast - DocumentaryRussia knows our weaknesses. But do you? Starting today from Sky News and Tortoise Media, The Wargame is something unusual from a news organisation - it's a new podcast series that simulates a Russian attack on the UK. The scenario may be fictional, but the people involved in the podcast are all highly experienced people from the British Government.