Lore in the Machine: Forgotten Tech History
Apr 28: New Podcast - TechnologyLore in the Machine: Forgotten Tech History is a narrative technology podcast about the hidden history of computing, software, and the internet. Each episode uncovers the true story behind a piece of computing history or internet lore. This week: how a graduate student's fix for spam bots quietly became a global labor system, and how billions of people unwittingly built one of humanity's largest digital archives.
Are We Doomed?
Apr 28: Newsworthy - ScienceIs the world ending, or does it just feel like it? Are We Doomed? investigates the greatest risks facing society, the planet, and our species. What’s real? What’s hype? And how do we actually make it out alive? Award-winning public radio journalist Ben Bradford brings you wild true stories, high-production sound design, and world-class experts answering the questions they never prepared for.
Image Unscripted
Apr 28: New Podcast - Society & CultureImage Unscripted features candid, unfiltered conversations with Black actors, comedians, and innovators, focusing on career-defining moments and cultural impact. The first episode features KevOnStage, Scott Evans and Kalen Allen joke about taking Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon's late night tv spot.
Whispers From the Void
Apr 28: Newsworthy - FictionWhispers From the Void - a modern day eldritch horror/thriller set in Houston, Texas - has hit 10,000 downloads. Season two drops next month; the show was first published in May 2024.
This Being Human
Apr 28: New Season - Society & CultureThis Being Human is back with a new season — new host Mai Habib, new look, and now in video. From the Aga Khan Museum and The Walrus Lab, Season 5 brings you into conversations with the architect who designed the museum itself, a pro athlete, a Pakistani metal musician, and filmmakers pushing the edges of their craft—all exploring how Muslim cultures shape—and are shaped by—art, storytelling, and everyday life.
Worklife with Adam Grant
Apr 28: New Podcast - BusinessThis week, TED relaunched their podcast WorkLife with a brand new host, Molly Graham. Molly starts from a different premise: that the messy inner life of work can be understood — and even harnessed — to help you build a more meaningful, more sustainable career. The first episode is a conversation between Molly and the former host, Adam Grant.
Blood and Water
Apr 28: New Podcast - True CrimeIn 2001, Leslie Preer was found murdered in the wealthy suburbs of Washington DC. Investigators initially set their sights on Leslie’s husband as the prime suspect — until bombshell DNA evidence revealed the presence of an "unknown male" at the scene. With extensive access to the original police tapes and interviews with the cold case detectives who worked to solve the crime, ABC Audio's Blood and Water tells the story of a decades-long wait for justice for Leslie’s daughter and the cutting-edge investigative techniques that finally caught the killer.
Buzzcast
Apr 27: Newsworthy - NewsIn Buzzcast, you’ll learn why a “crowded podcast niche” is usually just a broad category that needs sharper positioning. The hosts compare five top business story podcasts to show how audience, format, tone, and payoff can make similar topics feel completely different, then share practical ways to define a podcast niche that actually stands out.
Core Memory
Apr 27: Newsworthy - TechnologyA premium podcast episode of Core Memory with OpenAI's Sam Altman and Greg Brockman has been made free, after a laser manufacturer CEO paid $100,000 to get the episode out from behind the paywall. The company, SendCutSend, will also become a sponsor.
Who Killed Roxanne?
Apr 27: Newsworthy - True CrimeTrue crime podcast Who Killed Roxanne? has been credited with four arrests in Louisiana. The podcast encouraged a number of tips and new witnesses, and was “a crucial part of getting us information that we needed”, said state police Lt Heath Miller in a news conference.
Hat Business: Fun Stories for Kids
Apr 27: Newsworthy - Kids & FamilyThe show Hat Business: Fun Stories for Kids came from a walk along the beach in Queensland - and now, it's up for an award against Brisbane's Bluey. The show whisks your child into a world of silly stories, big feelings, and playful learning with Ruby and her magical bucket hat leading the way.
Marriage and Menopause
Apr 27: New Podcast - EducationMarriage and Menopause aims to avoid "grey divorce" - divorce rates among couples over 50 have doubled in the last thirty years. The show's hosts say that "the couple’s angle on menopause is almost entirely unoccupied in podcasting" - until now.
MacBreak Weekly (Video)
Apr 24: Sponsor - TechnologyWith Airwave: MacBreak Weekly covers all things Apple: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren analyze every bit of news from the most interesting company in tech.
Adventure Life Travel Show
Apr 24: New Podcast - Society & CultureThe Adventure Life Travel Show is brand new from customised journey company Adventure Life. It's hosted by Jason Maynard – an Adventure Life Trip Planner and veteran explorer who has visited every continent; the first episode looks at Zambia, Africa's most overlooked safari destination.
Rivals: The Official Podcast
Apr 24: Newsworthy - TV & FilmRivals: The Official Podcast is coming back - the show from Disney+ will return alongside season two of Rivals, when it returns on May 15. The visualised podcast will be on Disney+ and "wherever you get your podcasts".
AI Security Brief
Apr 24: New Podcast - TechnologyAI Security Brief is a brand new show from TrendAI (part of Trend Micro). Launched on the N2K CyberWire network, the show delivers strategic insights on the intersection of artificial intelligence and cybersecurity to help leaders navigate the rapidly evolving AI threat landscape.
Why Are You More Successful Than Me?
Apr 23: New Podcast - Society & CultureRichard Bacon, a successful broadcaster and producer, has launched a new podcast. The show looks at success - and asks the question nobody else does: Why are you more successful than me? It launches today, starting with Gary Lineker and Dexter Fletcher.
Lung Cancer Voices of Hope
Apr 23: New Podcast - Health & FitnessLung Cancer Voices of Hope is a new podcast from LUNGevity Foundation that brings together people living with lung cancer and experts in care to share clinical guidance, insights, and support. The first episodes explore what happens after a diagnosis, how treatment decisions are made, and why community plays such a critical role in navigating the disease.
The Sound Of My Father
Apr 23: New Podcast - Society & CultureFrom RNZ, the new podcast The Sound Of My Father launches today. When a long-lost cassette tape surfaces, John Court embarks on a journey of self-discovery. Born to a US Marine and a New Zealand Māori woman who fell in love in World War II, John's search also reveals a hidden New Zealand history.
5 Random Questions - Conversations with Creators and Curious Minds
Apr 23: New Season - Society & CultureThe award-winning 5 Random Questions with host Danny Brown returns for its sixth season today. In the season opener, you'll hear podcaster/producer/game master Hem Brewster open up on the enshittification of existence, why swearing is universal in any language, the beautiful joy of an Irish goodbye, and more.