Picks of the week
First Dates: The Podcast
Widely available, episodes weekly
CiCi Coleman, the well-known waitress at the First Dates restaurant, has teamed up with Frankie Bridge as her co-host in this dating chat podcast. They discuss various aspects of modern dating, from green flags to weird preferences, and even explore topics like navigating dating while going through IVF.
Ghosted! By Roz Hernandez
Widely available, episodes weekly
Comedian Roz Hernandez explores her fascination with the supernatural in this chat-based series. She interviews celebrity guests about their experiences with paranormal phenomena, including strange occurrences and psychic abilities.
King’s Reign
Widely available, episodes weekly
This 12-part podcast by The Athletic covers every aspect of LeBron James’s career. Starting from his childhood in Akron, Ohio, the podcast provides a comprehensive look at James’s journey to becoming one of the greatest basketball players of all time.
Agatha Christie and the Dandelion Poisoner
Audible, all episodes out now
This true-crime series delves into a 101-year-old murder case that supposedly inspired an Agatha Christie story. It profiles Major Armstrong, a lawyer convicted of poisoning his wife, and also explores Christie’s connection to the case.
Fiasco: Vigilante
Audible, all episodes out now
This podcast takes listeners back to 1980s New York, a time when crime rates were high and vigilante justice was on the rise. The season focuses on the polarizing case of Bernie Goetz, who shot four innocent Black teenagers, sparking a nationwide debate on racism and self-defense.
There’s a podcast for that
Rylan: How to Be a Man
Former X Factor contestant Rylan Clark hosts this podcast about modern masculinity. He skillfully interviews guests, extracting revealing stories without straying off topic or becoming overly serious. This podcast provides unique insights into what it means to be a man in today’s society.
R U Talkin’ RHCP Re: Me
Scott Aukerman and Adam Scott co-host this podcast where they review the work of significant bands, album by album. Their chemistry and playful banter make each episode engaging, even when discussing less-than-stellar albums. Their recent run focuses on the Red Hot Chili Peppers.
Why not try …
If you’re looking for more podcast recommendations, you can try out the fictive fantasy podcast Nightingale, which follows teen cancer sufferers on another world, or check out the BBC Sounds series Yeti, where Andrew Benfield and Richard Horsey go on the hunt for the abominable snowman. Former Reply All host PJ Vogt has also returned to podcasting with Search Engine, a series on cultural mysteries that fans of Reply All are likely to enjoy.