Category: This Week in Podcasts

Thanks to everyone who reached out this week with recommendations, or just to say hello. I welcome it, and I’d love to hear from more of you as I contemplate the next phase of This Week in Podcasts. If there’s anything you’d like to see added or subtracted or tweaked, hit reply and let me […]

The surge of new podcasts continues. Many about the novel coronavirus, of course. And it’s good to see baseball represent while the season’s delayed. This week’s counts: 53 notable guests, 15 new podcasts, four deep dives and one 1988 World Series MVP turned podcaster. Keep hanging strong, everyone. Can’t wait until the ballparks open up. […]

Huge week for new podcasts, with nine of ‘em slipping into the iTunes top 70. Among the podcast makers: John Mulaney, Nick Kroll, Cheryl Strayed, Joe Biden, Jameela Jamil, Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Alex Wagner and Andy Slavitt. Some of the pods are coronavirus inspired, and some have been in the works for a while. […]

The coronavirus dominated my media diet this week. But I also leaned on food and pop culture podcasts. Here’s to the podcasters doing fine work to lend comfort to listeners. This week’s counts: 53 notable guests, 15 new podcasts, six deep dives and one lovely lemon cake. Pod Take of the Week “I’m Will Smith […]

Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani popped up a podcast to see people through quarantine. Samin Nosrat and Hrishikesh Hirwayannounced one where they’ll answer your quarantine cooking questions. Pineapple Media’s asking kids missing school to help crowdsource a podcast. I like this trend. Hope to see more of it as we continue our social distancing.  […]

Pacific Content’s Dan Misener counted 22,000 podcast episodes with “coronavirus” in their title or description, as of yesterday. I’m including several of those episodes and some dedicated coronavirus podcasts today. Otherwise, in the future, I hope to include fewer coronavirus podcasts — and many other podcasts to enliven your time social distancing. Podcasts can’t replace […]

Quite the bounty of music podcasts this week, including an all-timer from Reply All. The counts: 60 notable guests, 13 new podcasts, six deep dives and one unlikely earworm. Pod Take of the Week “It felt almost like he’d found a hole in the world, like a glitch.” Listen: Reply All: #158 The Case of the […]

After 1008 episodes Studio 360 has called it quits. I’ll miss it. It left a hell of an archive, and its excellent finale touched on the art of the finale, naturally. This week’s counts: 42 notable guests, 16 new podcasts, four deep dives and one soap opera for children. Pod Take of the Week “You can be […]

True crime represents again this week with a few debuts, the return of a favorite, songs about crime and reports that the My Favorite Murder expanded universe earned $15 million last year. And five years after its debut, Serial’s still representing. It’s No. 23 on iTunes right now.  Onward with less criminal matters. This week’s counts: 49 […]

A little controversy and outrage this week, and I’m not even including impeachment pods. The counts: 39 notable guests, 10 new podcasts, five deep dives and two hilarious people who’ve never seen a “Star Wars.”  Pod Take of the Week “That was the thing about Kobe. He engaged you on an emotional level the way […]

Expanded edition! After a week away, I’ve got some extra stuff to cover so let’s get to it. The counts: 52 notable guests, 21 new podcasts, six deep dives and one song you think you know but you really don’t. Pod Take of the Week “You have to make moves that will not just impact […]

Excellent news: After a slow start to the year, the pipeline of new 2020 podcasts really started flowing. This week’s counts: 50 notable guests, eight deep dives, eight new podcasts and one pod take that could change the way you see Nickelback.  Pod Take of the Week “I think if you make something, you can […]

Like me, podcasters took it easier than usual over the holidays. I didn’t find as many new podcasts or notable guest appearances over the last couple of weeks as I usually do. So I’ll ease into the new year with a pop-culture heavy edition. Don’t worry, true crimers: There’s something new for you, too. This […]

It’s the last TWIP for 2019. Thanks so much for subscribing and reading! And to all the podcasters out there: Thank you! It’s been a pleasure to listen. Next issue: January 3, 2020. This week’s counts: 38 notable guests, nine new podcasts, five deep dives and one important tip for the holidays. Pod Take of […]

Feels like things in podland are slowing down heading into the holidays, and I’m here for it — I’d love to catch up on my listening queue. And I’m eager to explore this year’s Bello 100 and other end-of-the-year lists. This week’s counts: 48 notable guests, eight new podcasts, five deep dives and one Beard. Pod Take […]

Nice to come back from a break to a bevy of new subscribers. Welcome! And thank you. Please enjoy some bonus content. I’m including a few podcasts from last week, too. The counts: 56 notable guests, 12 new podcasts, five deep dives and one Baby Yoda. Pod Take of the Week “This is a Marvel […]

Next week’s Thanksgiving. I’ll be taking a break from the newsletter and, as is tradition around here, enjoying some Baltimore Bomb pie with my family. Back at ya Friday, Dec. 6. On to this week’s counts: 40 notable guests, eight new podcasts, three deep dives and one podcast about the Burger Chef murders. Pod Take […]

I spent hours mainlining impeachment coverage this week. But I’ll only subject you to a bit of impeachment-podcast mania. This week’s counts: 38 notable guests, 13 new podcasts, seven deep dives and one impeachment podcast roundup. Pod Take of the Week “I felt like that was Hollywood putting their little spin on [it, saying] ‘At […]