The Greatest Podcasts of All Time
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- StarsRicky GervaisStephen MerchantKarl PilkingtonA comedy radio show in the UK starring Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, and Karl Pilkington. Despite being named after the more famous Gervais, it mostly revolves around the life and ideas of Karl Pilkington.
- StarsDan HarmonSpencer CrittendenJeff Bryan DavisDan Harmon and Jeff Davis discuss their plans to create a moon colony full of social awkwardness and compassion. They're joined by Spencer Crittenden, Rob Schrab, and many friends to dive deep into the mythological meaning of life and the deep emotions that accompany it.
- StarsBrian ReedJohn B.John asks a reporter to investigate the son of a wealthy family who's been bragging that he got away with murder.
- StarsNick WigerMike MitchellJon GabrusThe podcast about chain restaurants. Comedians Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger review fast food/sit-down chains and generally argue about food/everything.
- StarsAllen TuringSol HarrisCalvin DysonThe podcast where film-fans, Sol Harris and Allen Turing, take a weekly journey to Development Hell to discuss a film, then pitch their ideas for the sequel.
- StarsMatt ApodacaHeather Anne CampbellNick WigerHeather Anne Campbell and Nick Wiger love video games so much and together they are playing the worst AND weirdest games ever made with their funniest friends to get down to the fundamental question: How Did This Get Played?
- StarsRicky GervaisStephen MerchantKarl PilkingtonJoin Ricky Gervais, Steve Merchant and the glabrous luminary Karl Pilkington for a series of in-depth discussions from the human body to the arts. Ponder along with the comedians as they debate the important things in life and society, from the controversial to the everyday.
- StarsTyler Spencer
- StarsNick WigerMike MitchellYusong LiuThe podcast about chain restaurants. Hosted by Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger.
- StarsRobert EvansGarrison DavisMia WongA jaunty walk through the burning ruins of the old world, the one you all live in now, and a guide to avoiding the worst pitfalls along the road to a better world.
- StarsJon RonsonMike QuasarFabian ThylmannJon Ronson traces the story of one very strange butterfly effect.
- StarsAdam BuxtonJoe CornishHighlights from Adam Buxton and Joe Cornish's show at the Big British Castle, as broadcast on BBC 6 Music.
- StarsJon RonsonAugust AmesHunter BryceJon Ronson delves into the pornography industry again as he unravels the never-before-told story of what caused a beloved 23-year-old actress's untimely death.
- StarsSol HarrisAllen TuringCalvin DysonA Diminishing Returns spin-off featuring looser and more experimental episode content, often tying into episodes of the main show.
- StarsWendy L. Walsh
- StarsJackie BuscarinoA. Smith HarrisonRyan RidleyJustin Roiland, Ryan Ridley, and Jackie Buscarino discuss the burning topics of today, chat with special celebrity guests, and so much more than that.
- StarsAdam BuxtonJoe CornishLouis TherouxBritish comedian Adam Buxton talks with interesting people. The rambly conversations are sometimes funny, sometimes more serious with funny bits. Adam makes the jingles and records the intros and outros for most episodes while walking with his dog friend Rosie in the East Anglian countryside where he lives with his wife and three children.
- StarsHugo ChegwinAllan MustafaSteve StampJoin ex-pirate radio 'legends' MC Grindah, DJ Beats, Steves and their manager Chabuddy G as they discuss what they believe are the six most important subjects in the world.
- StarsSteve CooganLourdes FaberesJoe FraserPodcast featuring the fictional broadcaster Alan Partridge welcoming us into his home and offering full access to his off-screen life.
- StarsKit GrierRory PowersEvery Tuesday, comedians Rory Powers and Kit Grier investigate a different paranormal case and find the truth inside the mystery.
- StarsBill MaherAndrew SullivanMichael MooreComedian and political satirist Bill Maher discusses topical events with guests from various backgrounds.
- StarsCrustDavid Firth
- StarsSol HarrisConor MurrayEach week, hosts, Sol and Conor, take a trip to Development Hell in order to explore the history of film projects that never got made.
- StarsJonathan GoldsteinJoin Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine.
- StarsWill FerrellCarolina BarlowPeter DinklageWill Ferrell reprises his role as Ron Burgundy. Ron engages in conversation with another notable person on the topic at hand.
- StarsDanielle Ward
- StarsTyler Spencer
- StarsRachel FairburnKiri Pritchard-McLeanComedians Rachel Fairburn and Kiri Pritchard - McLean explore a shared passion, serial killers. Each episode the pair will talk all things murder and macabre and have a right laugh doing it.
- StarsLauren LaverneKirsty YoungWarwick DavisPodcast version of the long-running BBC Radio series of the same name.
- StarsAlan DaviesBill BaileyJoe LycettAll Alan has is an amazing fact about each of them, after which who knows where the conversation will lead?
- StarsTyler Spencer
- StarsSarah KoenigBowe BergdahlAdnan SyedSerial is an investigative podcast hosted by Sarah Koenig that examines one story per season told week by week. The first season looks at the 1999 murder of Hae Min Lee in Maryland. The second season looks at the story of Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl who was held prisoner in Afghanistan by the Taliban. The third season looks at criminal cases in the Cleveland justice system.
- StarsLouis TherouxJon RonsonHelena Bonham CarterStuck at home, Louis is using the lockdown to track down some high-profile people he's been longing to talk to - from all walks of life and on both sides of the Atlantic.
- StarsJonathan Ross
- StarsMark Kermode
- StarsDan CarlinIn "Hardcore History" journalist and broadcaster Dan Carlin takes his "Martian", unorthodox way of thinking and applies it to the past.
- StarsTim MinchinMango ParkerPatricia WilliamsonWitty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.
- StarsMatt Gourley
- StarsDavid Baddiel
- StarsCharlie DayGlenn HowertonRob McElhenneyWith the fifteenth season dropping December 2021, the guys are going back to where it all began: 2005. Starting with the very first episode, they'll rewatch every season and give us a deep dive into their memories.
- StarsJosh Clark
- StarsJosh ClarkCharles W. BryantChris PolletteIf you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
- StarsDanielle WardMargaret Cabourn-SmithMichael LeggeAward-winning comedy panel show hosted by Danielle Ward, with team captains Margaret Cabourn-Smith and Michael Legge and amazing special guests. In it, two teams work out the right thing to do in strange scenarios and scary situations.
- StarsChris MolanphyThrough storytelling, trivia and song snippets, Chris dissects how that song you love or hate dominated the airwaves, made its way to the top of the charts and shaped your memories forever.
- StarsKumail NanjianiKumail Nanjiani and guests discuss classic episodes of The X-Files television series.
- StarsStephen Fry
- StarsMignon FogartyGrammar Girl provides short, friendly tips to improve your writing and feed your love of the English language.
- StarsStephen Fry
- StarsShaparak KhorsandiDeborah Frances-WhiteSofie HagenJoin comedian Deborah Frances-White and her special guests as they discuss topics "all 21st century feminists agree on" while confessing their insecurities, hypocrisies and fears that underlie their lofty principles.
- StarsBrian BaumgartnerAn Oral History of the Office is a television show podcast that examines The Office (2005) one of television's most beloved and enduring comedies. The program is hosted by Brian Baumgartner who pulls back the curtain on what went into creating this unstoppable force in American popular culture and why it continues to resonate with new audiences today.
- StarsBrian BaumgartnerStephen MerchantRicky GervaisBrian will sit down with one of his old pals and coworkers to talk about their best job ever: The Office. They'll laugh, cry, and crack plenty of inappropriate jokes as they discuss the inner workings of the show, their favorite moments.
- StarsKumail NanjianiIn this podcast - whose profits go to charities helping those affected by Coronavirus - Emily V. Gordon and Kumail Nanjiani are uniquely qualified to lead you through this forced quarantine situation. They are both writers who work from home. Emily was a therapist and currently is a chronically sick person who often has to quarantine herself, and Kumail is her main caretaker.
- StarsDom Joly
- StarsJoel McHaleKen JeongDanny PudiQuarantined and socially distant within Hollywood; join Ken Jeong and Joel McHale as they FaceTime each other during these strange times to answer all your questions about Community, coronavirus and all things in between.
- StarsRob HuebelThe continuing adventures of Mike Detective, unlicensed and uninsured private eye.
- StarsChris Slate
- StarsJenna FischerAngela KinseyStephen MerchantThe Office co-stars and best friends, Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey, are doing the ultimate The Office re-watch podcast for you.
- StarsJools HollandVic ReevesRita WilsonBe it by car, train, plane or boat, each week they take a trip with a special showbiz guest: sharing stories, revelations and memories on this tribute to transport.
- StarsAaron MahnkeLore exposes the darker side of history, exploring the creatures, people, and places of our wildest nightmares.
- StarsKate MicucciBusy PhilippsMelanie LynskeyNew Zealand comedians Tim Batt and Guy Montgomery watch and review the same film every week for a year.
- StarsBrett GoldsteinNish KumarJames AcasterJoin comedian, actor, writer and swimmer Brett Goldstein and an extra special weekly guest as they go all the way into life and death by way of movies, to ultimately pick their Films To Be Buried With.
- StarsTyler SpencerDick Valentine interviews a variety of interesting people.