No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen
Feb 17: Newsworthy - NewsIn No Lie with Brian Tyler Cohen, Barack Obama a) appears to say aliens are real (he issued a statement backtracking wildly), and b) reacts to a recent video shared by Trump. (It's a good example of how to get a podcast into the news cycle).
Conversations with Stephen Kamugasa
Feb 17: Newsworthy - EducationIn the latest episode of Conversations with Stephen Kamugasa, the legendary refugee advocate Lord Alf Dubs delivers a powerful wake-up call. At a time when government rhetoric (in many countries) labels asylum seekers as "invaders", Dubs reminds us that the heart of a nation isn't found in its borders but in its people. A hopeful, practical roadmap for how we can stay compassionate in a world that feels increasingly divided.
Rug Cuddle (With Us)
Feb 17: New Podcast - Society & CultureRug Cuddle (With Us) is a cozy, funny lifestyle podcast about living a creative life in the real world. Hosted by Mr. Kate (aka Kate Albrecht), known for helping millions tap into their inner creative weirdo, and her husband Joey Zehr, who brings the practical to the whimsical, the show explores creativity, relationships, parenting, wellness, and modern life through honest conversation, bite-sized segments, and a lot of laughter.
Cared For
Feb 16: New Podcast - Society & CultureCared For is a show from Good Get and PRX about how we care for ourselves and our communities, and how we can, just maybe, create a world where it’s easier to do both. Topics include the big stuff—like aging and grief—and the stuff that can feel big when we try to tackle it on our own, like finally getting to that doctor's appointment. Hosted by nurse, ex-nun, and comedian Kelli Dunham.
Surviving Trump: Your Essential Guide to His Second Term
Feb 16: Newsworthy - NewsIn Surviving Trump, 'Rigging the Election Rules' examines how the podcast claims election infrastructure is rewritten to preserve minority rule: gerrymandering, census manipulation, “election integrity” laws, attacks on the Voting Rights Act, threats against election officials, centralized certification power, and voter intimidation backed by federal force. The show maps how Trump’s second-term administration and Project 2025 turn white supremacist and white Christian nationalist fear into law and bureaucracy.
ALFsplaining
Feb 16: Newsworthy - TV & FilmIn ALFsplaining Ben Baker and John Matthews investigate another edition of the 1980s sitcom with their usual British sideways look... you know the one. In today's episode, ALF thinks he's seen Elvis Presley and will stop at nothing to prove it.
History of the Second World War
Feb 13: Sponsor - HistoryWith Airwave: In November 1940, the Royal Navy launched one of the most audacious carrier operations of the Second World War—a nighttime air attack on the Italian fleet anchored at Taranto. History of the Second World War is telling the story of the planning and preparations behind Operation Judgement.
The Callback
Feb 13: Newsworthy - ComedyMelbourne International Comedy Festival has launched a brand new podcast, called The Callback - a brand-new podcast celebrating the moments that make comedy – and the Festival itself – truly special.
The Interface
Feb 13: New Podcast - TechnologyThe Interface is new from the BBC - a fiercely informed, fast and funny take on how tech is changing everything. Hosted by three leading tech journalists whose work covers every aspect of the subject, each episode unpacks week-by-week the unfolding story of how technology is shaping all our futures. No guests. No jargon. Just three sharp voices debating the tech news stories that matter - whether they shook a government, broke the internet, or quietly tipped the balance of power.
Niche to Meet You
Feb 13: Newsworthy - Society & CultureIn the latest episode of Niche to Meet You, Leslie Eiler Thompson jumps into the ropes to explore the joy and tradition of Double Dutch jump roping. The episode tells the story of how the sport grew up alongside hip-hop (only to be forgotten), visits meetups in Nashville and New York City where it's being kept alive, and explores why something that looks like play carries profound cultural gravity.
The Rest Is Politics
Feb 12: Newsworthy - NewsIs the UK about to lose yet another Prime Minister? The Rest Is Politics sounds ever more despondent about things, with an 'emergency' soliloquy from Alastair Campbell earlier this week.
Tech News Weekly (Audio)
Feb 12: Newsworthy - NewsWith Airwave: Part of TWiT, Tech News Weekly gets interviews from tech journalists who make or break the top stories of the week. Get the freshest perspective and in depth insight into the fast-paced world of technology.
The D'Ascenzo Zone
Feb 12: New Podcast - EducationThe D’Ascenzo Zone (TDZ) is a podcast about creativity, mastery, and building a better life. Its mission is to reverse-engineer greatness to give listeners the tools to build it. Through interviews with screenwriters, actors, directors, entrepreneurs, doctors, and even a hypnotist, TDZ explores the journey, mindset, and craft behind success. The first episode features prolific TV writer Steve Skrovan, whose credits include Seinfeld, Everybody Loves Raymond, and more.
Up To Speed
Feb 11: New Podcast - SportsA new Formula 1 show is on the starting grid: Up To Speed is new from Global, hosted by Drive to Survive star and F1 journalist Will Buxton, racing driver-turned-broadcaster Naomi Schiff, 13-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard, and F1 presenter and content creator Jolie Sharpe. It's out twice weekly.
Irish Books
Feb 11: New Podcast - ArtsThe Irish Books Podcast is a definitive new series exploring the "golden age" of contemporary Irish writing through deep-dive conversations with world-class experts. It's Dr Chris Murray, a Senior Lecturer at Monash University in Melbourne VIC, Australia, and an incoming Fellow at the University of Oxford, and goes beyond the bestseller list to dissect a single work in extraordinary detail.
30 for 30 Podcasts
Feb 11: New Season - SportsThe murder of a rising football star is finally going to trial, almost 20 years in the making. But why did it take so long? On this season of 30 for 30 Podcasts, Murder at the U follows ESPN reporters as they do something that authorities failed to do for decades - investigate who killed Bryan Pata. Now, a suspect has emerged – Pata's own teammate, Rashaun Jones. As Jones' trial commences, this series reveals his connection to the murder of Pata.
Amended! Liberty’s Guide to the First Amendment
Feb 11: New Podcast - Society & CultureVoxtopica has launched Amended! Liberty’s Guide to the First Amendment. The podcast tackles questions at the center of today’s public debate: what the US government can and can’t say about religion, when speech is protected or restricted, and what protections the press has when reporting on powerful institutions.
IT Horror Stories with Jack Smith
Feb 10: New Podcast - TechnologyIn the latest IT Horror Stories with Jack Smith episode we unpack what a DDoS attack actually is and using the specter of Anonymous, the show discusses why high-profile groups target services. Instead of glorifying attackers it centers on mindset: staying calm, recognizing early warning signs, and understanding the difference between noise and a true outage.
Cultureful
Feb 10: Newsworthy - Society & CultureHow does the daughter of a Cultural Revolution survivor and a Chinese-Vietnamese refugee become a Tech Product Manager in the Bay Area? In this three-part season debut of Cultureful, a raw story of regular incredible humanity. This Lunar New Year season, you'll follow a family’s journey from war and displacement to the relentless pursuit of love and a household full of humor - with essential historical and cultural context every step of the way. It is an intimate look at aspirations and "aha moments" that bridge generational divides; holding space for all of us to find empathy for our parents and ourselves.
Personally: Resurrection
Feb 10: New Season - Society & CultureHelena does not want to have kids. Kid, child, baby - not for her. She’s just not parent material. So why is she obsessed with parenthood? Why does she ask her friends who are parents for every detail? She’s in her forties now. The door is almost closed. And suddenly, she wonders. Does she want a kid? Personally returns for a new season from CBC: Creation Myth.