I’m sick of smug celebrities on the podcast circuit. No wonder there’s a fuss when someone speaks the truth
Imogen West-Knights
It was so refreshing to hear Aaron Sorkin admit he was bad at parts of directing after his movie flop. If only others could be as frank, says writer Imogen West-Knights
October 2026
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A Sugababe reveals her hardcore system for dating: best podcasts of the week
Inside the Guardian
‘I think of it as anti-brain rot’: how our podcast team creates space for thought
They wallow in Trump gunk 24/7. They say it’s necessary
The big interview
‘Gay men keep my ego going – they message me all the time!’ Ed Gamble on Traitors, true love, weight loss and people-pleasing
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The fascinating tale of a heart that died twice: best podcasts of the week
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Kerry Washington takes A-listers back to the streets they grew up on: best podcasts of the week
BBC axes long-running Radio 4 show You and Yours in push towards podcasts
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Aditya Chakrabortty and Yanis Varoufakis dissect democracy: best podcasts of the week
The Guardian view on Barack Obama’s new podcast: all the president’s books
September 2026
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Obama and Tom Hanks have an inspirational chat: best podcasts of the week
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Coco Khan and Nish Kumar take on England flags: best podcasts of the week
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A great time with Uncle Junior from the Sopranos: best podcasts of the week
Liz Truss relaunches podcast on channel of broadcaster famous for ‘grow concrete’ exchange
‘It detonated right outside our house’: the explosion that started an incredible podcast series
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A crucial look at the disappearance of Austin Tice: best podcasts of the week
Pass notes
The Eyes Wide Shut conspiracy theory: did someone cut a crucial 20 minutes from Kubrick’s final movie?
August 2026
The one change that worked
The one change that worked: I stopped listening to podcasts – and my mind flooded with ideas
For decades my life was soundtracked by comedy duos, mostly male, discussing their friendships. When I gave them up, I felt as if I was having a mental reboot
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The Mindhunter is a juicy true-crime show indeed: best podcasts of the week
Francisco Garcia’s dark, funny new crime show is a rare feat. Plus, an engrossing listen about whether people have ‘awoken’ super intelligent chatbots …
‘He’s box office’: Gary Lineker admits wanting Roy Keane to join The Rest Is Football
Podcast co-host says tongue-in-cheek that ex-Manchester United captain would like to sign up for his show
