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We Got This Edition (#133)

The U.S. presidential election has been inescapable. A few notes on how it played in Podland: Five of the top 10 Apple Podcasts episodes today focus on the election. Two of the top five Spotify Trending podcasts focus on the election. I couldn’t find one podcast debut in the Apple Podcasts top 200. I assume […]

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Brain Overload Edition (#132)

Heading into the last weekend before the U.S. presidential election Podland is obsessed with…Dr. Death. The second season of the hit pod ranks No. 1 on Apple Podcasts and No. 5 on Spotify’s Trending Podcasts list. The rest of the counts: 42 notable guests, 13 new podcasts, six deep dives and one total eclipse. Pod […]

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Afloat on Combustible Gas Edition (#131)

Eleven days until the U.S. Presidential election. Three days before a scheduled vote on a new Supreme Court Justice. Keep hanging in there! And props to the podcasters keeping us informed and offering much-needed context. So many good political and news pods this week. Avoiding politics? How does some McConaughey sound? He clocks at least […]

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You Oughta Know Edition (#130)

Nostalgia runs deep this week, particularly when it comes to ‘90s music. Two dedicated pods launched, and one hair metal song from the decade stars in another. I queued up all three. The counts: 48 notable guests, 15 new podcasts, six deep dives and one more true crime podcast at the top of the Apple […]

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Sounds Like the Future Edition (#129)

Here come the TikTokers. Charli and Dixie D’Amelio hit the top 10 on Apple Podcasts and Spotify’s Trending Podcasts list. The No. 1 this week on Apple, though, goes to a show that’s not out yet: Sofia With an F, a solo pod from former Barstool Sports personality Sofia Franklyn. The counts: 54 notable guests, […]

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Accountability Edition (#128)

So many emergency pods today chronicling President Donald Trump’s positive test for COVID-19 — and to speculate on what happens next. Also, the name of the No. 2 podcast on Apple Podcasts this evening: Full Body Chills. This week’s counts: 61 notable guests, 13 new podcasts, six deep dives and one American hero. Pod Take […]

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New Podcasts: Fall 2020

Looking for new podcasts for 2021? Each Friday, the This Week in Podcasts newsletter includes a curated list of the most notable and best new podcasts of the previous seven days. Think high-charting debuts, pods with buzz and my own critical preference, with commentary. For a longer, evolving list of new and upcoming podcasts, check […]

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How She Saw the World Edition (#127)

Investigations. Brainwashing. COVID-19. Fears of voter suppression. Mourning RBG. It’s been a week for serious podcasts. Let’s get to it. The counts: 53 notable guests, 12* new podcasts, seven deep dives and one notorious icon. * More than 12, if you want. Details below. Pod Take of the Week “The time and space for anyone’s […]

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So Many Choices Edition (#126)

Welcome to Podcastland, Matthew McConaughey! He’s starring in and producing a new one — as are many, many others. Question: Do you prefer an extended list of new podcasts every week? Or would you rather see a curated list, with additional coverage during the week on Twitter and/or at WeekInPodcasts.com? Reply and let me know […]

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Charismatic Mogul Edition (#125)

Two new podcasts crack the Apple top 10, with Bunga Bunga (No. 1), the story of the rise and fall of former Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, edging out Oprah’s Book Club (No. 6). The next highest-ranked debut: Blindspot: The Road to 9/11. #NeverForget This week’s counts: 56 notable guests, 11 new podcasts, seven deep […]

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Out of the Box Edition (#124)

Big edition today. Since I made you wait a few extra hours, let’s get right to it. The counts: 57 notable guests, 16 new podcasts, six deep dives and one happy statement from an attorney. Pod Take of the Week “I am finally free from the injustice that left me locked in a box for […]

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What the World Needs Now Edition (#123)

Shouts to John Green. In a review of his own podcast, the excellent The Anthropocene Reviewed, he revealed he’s suffering from labyrinthitis and he’s taking a break from his pod to work on a book based on his show. Get well and good luck. On to this week’s counts: 48 notable guests, 12 new podcasts, […]

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Twisted Schemes Edition (#122)

A ton of new podcasts dropped this week (and last week while I was out), and there’s a whole lot more going on in podcastland, too. Let’s get caught up. The counts: 56 notable guests, 23 new podcasts, seven deep dives and one unapologetic podcast. Pod Take of the Week “In the age of pandemic, […]

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Dog Days Edition (#121)

Two truths and a … bit of housekeeping: Avery Trufelman’s announcement that she’ll host The Cut has more than 88,000 views since yesterday morning. The admiration runs deep in podcastland. Podcasters remain obsessed with Betty, Inez, James and Taylor Swift’s “folklore.” And I’m off next week. Time for a summer break. Next edition: Aug. 21, […]

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Fancy Law Firm Edition (#120)

Two new podcasts drove ample conversation and listening in podcastland this week: The much-anticipated Michelle Obama podcast launched, as did the latest from Serial Productions, which has a new home as part of the New York Times. And, if it’s relevant to your interests, one of the guys from “Saved By the Bell” started a […]

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Inside the Bubble Edition (#119)

It’s a Saturday edition, but with all the usual goodness, including a deeper-than-usual bench of podcast debuts. Let’s get to it. The counts: 51 notable guests, 20 new podcasts, four deep dives and one pod tracing the connection between “Office Space” and “Scarface.” Pod Take of the Week “We do it not simply because it’s […]

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Punchable Face Edition (#118)

Excellent news for those who, like me, are finding solace these days in all things “The Office” — another podcast about the show launched this week. And, as usual, we’ve got a couple popular true crime debuts. This week’s counts: 46 notable guests, 19 new podcasts, five deep dives and one Michelle Obama podcast coming […]

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This Week in Podcasts: It’s All Happening Edition (#117)

I happily spent most of my listening time this week on “Origins: Almost Famous,” a behind-the-scenes deep dive into the Cameron Crowe classic. Most listeners, as usual, turned to true crime. Park Predators (No. 1) and Guru (No. 2) top the Apple Podcasts charts. This week’s counts: 58 notable guests, 15 new podcasts, six deep […]

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This Week in Podcasts: More Of Us Edition (#116)

Happy “Hamilton” day! Disney+ has the movie debut, podcasters have you covered with analysis and interviews. I’ll be partaking tonight, so let’s get right to it. This week’s numbers: 44 notable guests, eight new podcasts, five deep dives and one more true crime podcast at the top of the charts. Pod Take of the Week […]

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This Week in Podcasts: Wear Sunscreen Edition (#115)

No smash debuts, and the usual podcasts have settled back in at the top of the charts — Joe Rogan’s No. 1, The Daily’s No. 3 and Crime Junkie’s No. 4. The biggest podcast-world drama this week revolves around Bill Simmons and the scathing response to his quotes in a New York Times story about […]