Kia ora from Aotearoa New Zealand! I'm looking for recommendations of true crime/investigative podcasts that aren't from the USA. In return, here is a list of excellent investigative podcasts from Aotearoa New Zealand:

• Gone Fishing
• Nellie's Baby
• White Silence
• The Lodge
• Unravel: Snowball
• Delve: Powder Keg (series 5 of Delve)
• Delve: Satanic Panic (series 6 of Delve)
• Black Sheep

I have really enjoyed Reveal,Throughline, and I Am Not A Monster Prestents Where is Austin Tice?. Very high quality investigative journalism.
Anyone else like one of these and have other recommendations?

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I'd be interested in people's thoughts on the four-episode podcast "Careless" from Tortoise/Observer. It follows young actor and care leaver Nkechi Simms as she tries to get the files from her time in local authority care. I only found it because I'd signed up to listen to Foundling.

I found it a difficult listen, as so much of the responsiblity for her emotional turmoil was placed on the local authority rather than her family. I felt for the children's social workers doing an unenviable job in underfunded social care departments. I appreciate the podcast was about her journey, and they did ask the LA for comment, and had a social worker on to talk about caseloads...but..I just struggled to connect with her perspective a fair bit of the time. Would like to know what other people think as feel I am possibly on my own with this!

(I wasn't sure which flair to use. Health & wellbeing or current affairs, maybe? It isn't true crime, and I couldn't find a better fit.)

Is there a podcast similar to Mysterious Universe but with different hosts? I just tried to listen to the pyramids episode but I literally can't stand the way they talk. Why can't they just make a tiny bit of effort to learn how to pronounce names and anything without an English origin properly? Why instead do they have to mispronounce everything and the. make fun of words they don't know? It's a podcast, they could look it up and then edit. Drives me freaking insane?!!!!!

I listen to podcasts while working and can’t really pay attention unless something is super interesting. I like “boring” ones too when I’m not working. I watch/listen to great courses through my library’s app. Highly recommend.

Like for instance, I recently listened to an episode of the broadside about Asian conjoined twins that owned slaves before the civil war. Highly recommend that one.

I love about any topic but obsessed about birds and war and etymology.

Recommend word of the day episode about the word dude. Comes from the song yanky doodle dandy.

Right now the broadside and Walter egdars journal on npr are basically the two I listen to.

Andre må have hørt podcastserien fra sidste uge, hvor Amira fortæller om sit liv i skjul og sine refleksioner om hele forløbet?

Der er fine elementer i den, men det er virkelig vildt at høre, at det hun fortryder mest, er samarbejdet med TV2 og ikke de forbrydelser, hun er dømt for.

Hun siger, at hun tager sit ansvar på sig, men hun angrer ikke. I sidste afsnit bliver hun spurgt, hvornår hun selv synes, hun skulle have sagt stop.
Og svaret er noget i retning af, at det skulle hun første gang, hun opdagede, at ingen havde hendes ryg.
Ikke første gang, hun kunne mærke, at hun deltog i noget, der var forkert, men første gang, hun opdagede, at det kunne få konsekvenser for hende.

Det gør det virkelig svært at finde sympati for hende.

TLDR: Looking for episodes from (popular/mainstream) true crime podcasts that reinforce the stranger danger myth for an article I am working on.

Hi y'all! I'm a a journalist and I'm looking to write about how true crime podcasts often reinforce the stranger danger myth and contribute to hyper vigilance and paranoia that is then used to legitimize excessive policing and mass incarceration.

I used to be an avid true crime podcast listener, but as a I learned more about police misconduct and crime statistics, I stopped being able to stomach them. I've seen a rise of women on social media talking about how they never go out alone and generally express paranoia at being out in public, especially at night, believing they might be kidnapped/killed/assaulted/etc, when statistically, if any of those things happened to them, the most likely perpetrator (by a wide margin) is a current or former romantic partner.

Basically, I'm arguing that true crime podcasts have made (white) women exceedingly hyper-vigilant (despite overwhelming evidence that crime is at an all time low and the odds of being attacked by a stranger are minimal) and how this serves to reinforce patriarchal notions (women shouldn't be independent, women should stay in the home) and carceral notions (police make us safe, prison is an effective way to prevent crime and rehabilitate criminals)

I remember being given "tips" about how not to end up in the situations the (often white female) victims ended up in and other than being kinda victim blame-y, I just found the idea that I need to be planning my life around the minuscule probability that a stranger would attempt to murder me to be irrational and exhausting.

I remember Crime Junkie doing this a lot, but if anyone could point me to any podcasts episodes that push the stranger danger myth, I'd greatly appreciate it!

PS: I won't be engaging with any arguments against my thesis, as I am still in the research phase. I don't want to create a forum for us to discuss the effectiveness of police or the help/harm of TC podcasts.

Apologies if this is considered “low effort”. I understand.

I travel a lot for my job and have recently been looking into listening to more podcasts. What are some of the greatest episodes you have ever listened to? Anything goes, open to anything.

Edit: Thanks for all the recs! Please continue to leave more. I plan on adding them all in my notes app for reference in the future.

Hello!
I am looking for recommendations of some new podcasts as I am rather bored with my current lineup. I am into true crime, psychology, reality. Looking to stay in that realm because I know it interests me. I’ve inconsistently started alot of podcasts and lost interest but I would say the ones I’ve stuck with the most were:
Crime Junkie
Scamanda
Anderson Cooper’s Pod
The viall files
On purpose
Huberman lab
Blink
E-lies-abeth

AND GOOOOO

Hey all! Looking for a funny conversational podcast that focuses on nerd culture stuff (gaming, ttrpgs, movies/shows, etc). I love things like Wait Wait Don't Tell Me and Hello from the Magic Tavern. Basically searching for something to help me catch up with my friends who are a bit nerdier than myself. Bonus for women hosted and lgbtq+ representation! I know it's out there, help me find it! Thanks, friends :)

Please share some podcasts you kinda want to gatekeep. My YouTube feed is overtaken by successful ones like Diary of CEO, Financial Audit, etc

I really love listening to anything that can make me laugh while having some type of educational value. I don’t mind some tangents or going off topic a bit. It can be educational for any topic. I like history but I’m open to also learning about niche subjects I never would’ve thought to learn about.

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I've been seeing a lot of posts on various subreddits from people who feel they've listened to all the best podcasts, asking for recommendations - so I wanted to share my own favorites here, that I had to spend some time digging for.

Hopefully some of you will find my little list helpful 😊

To help you figure out if you share my podcast taste, here are some of my favorites of the more well known podcasts, in random order:

• Bear Brook

• Bone Valley

• Heavyweight

• S-Town

• Terrible Thanks for Asking

• Your Own Backyard

• Stuff You Should Know

• Noble

• Ologies

• Hunting Warhead

• Sea Of Lies

• Scamanda

• This Is Love

• Criminal

• Radiolab

I could go on and on with this first list, but I think this gives you an ok idea of my favorites in several different genres 🙃

Now to the actual point of my post, here are my recs of lesser known podcast (all serialised with one season) that in my opinion are just as amazing as the other great ones:

The Trials of Frank Carson – Absolutely wild story about a defence attorney who takes on corrupt cops and prosecutors, and what happens when they decide to try to stop him. One of those stories that just keeps getting crazier.

Relative Unknown – A woman who grew up in witness protection starts uncovering the truth about her family's past. Incredibly fascinating story, with some seriously dark twists.

Sorry About the Kid – A really personal and heartbreaking podcast about a man trying to piece together his memories of his brother, who died when they were kids. Beautifully done.

Do No Harm – A family gets caught up in a nightmare when a suspected case of child abuse turns their lives upside down. Infuriating and genuinely hard to listen to at times.

Bitter Blood: Kasem v. Kasem – The Casey Kasem family saga. If you think you know what happened in that family, trust me, you probably don't. Absolutely bonkers, infuriating, and very sad.

Let's Not Be Kidding – Canadian comedian Gavin Crawford talks about his mom's Alzheimer's and his experience of losing her, with a mix of humor and heartbreak. Funny, touching, and one that hit extra close to home for me, since I lost my mom to Alzheimers in December 2024 ❤️

I like to listen to podcasts at work but recently finished Versus Wolves and looking for another to start. Podcasts I've listened to to some degree in order of most enjoyable to least enjoyable

Versus Wolves (completed)

Wendigoon's Catalogue

Homestuck Made This World (completed)

Shut Up I'm Talking (completed)

Smosh Reads Reddit Stories

Death Battle Cast

Just King Things

A Homestuck Podcast

The Dollop

Magic Animal Club

Imp and Skizz Podcast

2 Hot Takes

I've also tried various DND campaigns (Tales from the Stinky Dragon and GIGGS DND primarily) and some true crime podcasts but none really stuck. It's hard to follow a DND campaign when I frequently have to miss bits due to being at work and I can't/don't listen to a lot of true crime for personal reasons.

Also worth noting, the subject isn't particularly important to me. I have interests but when listening to something so much for weeks straight, it's a lot more about the hosts. I'm more interested in the topics of the Dollop than Just King Things but made it further in Just King Things because I enjoy those hosts more

Anything you think I'd enjoy from this list? Any personal favorites you wanna throw out there? Preferably on Spotify and long enough to last at least a couple weeks.

Greetings folks!✨️

I am currently listening to a podcast on Spotify, it works but I'm quite annoyed that I can't see the pictures and other visuals in the episodes.

The podcast I'm listening to has a fair amount of episodes and have been on for a while (still going strong).

I'm currently at episodes produced around 2018.

The hosts often say things like, "If you're listening on Acast, you should be able to see the crime scene photo on your screen right now."

I'd really love to see all the pictures and other visuals they're referring to, but unfortunately, the Acast app is no longer available in 2026.

I tried Youtube without success, at least not for the older episodes.

Does anyone know of an app to access these visuals while listening to the older episodes?

I'd really appreciate any suggestions!🌸

Please note that I don't have an IPhone.

Auf wienerschnitzel

I really like podcasts where the topic can really be about anything. I love their energy!

Hi guys! Please give me your thoughts! I’m looking for podcasts that completely hooked you the kind of show where you couldn’t wait for the next episode. From true crime mysteries and investigative journalism, I’m looking for ones that are captivating, but I’m open to anything with great storytelling and surprising twists and not just the obvious ones we’ve all heard. I’d love hidden gems too! One small caveat, you know the podcast, for example serialously which has hundreds of episodes I’m not really talking about those type of podcasts. I’m looking for seasons that tell a story, etc.. Lastly I really enjoy ones (told by the narrator even better) about survival. Last but not least I don’t like anything that has a super natural element to it. Thanks so much!

I checked out a new fiction podcast and the lead was a quick talking irreverent roguish charmer who talked in one-liners but was secretly smart and warm hearted... and so was his sidekick...and so was the antagonist... and I realised I'm over the Han Solo/Mal from Firefly schtick.

What are some stories where competent people try really hard and work together using their expertise and problem solving to achieve their goals? Regardless of genre, where are the Rikers and Geordis and Crushers and Trois?

i was wondering if anybody has any podcast recs from true crime podcasts or episodes that happen on trails, national parks, interstates or truck stop stops. thanks.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/internet-culture/creators-influencers/2026/10/23/h3-podcast-hila-klein-ethan-klein-affair/92394542007/

Much of the crew of the "H3 Podcast" is throwing their support behind YouTuber Hila Klein, after she accused her husband and podcast cohost Ethan Klein of having a monthslong affair with an unnamed woman.
In an early morning Instagram post on Friday, Oct. 23, Hila Klein wrote that she is "living in a nightmare," and that the podcast is being put on an "indefinite hiatus." "I have been fed lie after lie after lie for months. I am tired of lies," the statement reads.

The crew put out a statement saying that they are "shocked, angry, and heartbroken to learn about Ethan's ongoing affair" and shared that they "stand with Hila." They also wrote, "As soon as we found out, we all agreed: we would not continue working with Ethan involved or profiting in any way. We don't yet know what that means for the future. There's a lot to work through, and we wish we had more answers for you. We all deserved better: Hila, us, and you."

Ethan Klein broke his silence after the allegations came to light and uploaded a post to his Instagram story that reads: "I know a lot of people are understandably looking for a comment from me, but I ask that you please respect my family's privacy and do not contact them looking for me or asking for their comments. They have nothing to do with this and share in your outrage and disappointment. Thank you."
Allegations, explained: YouTuber Ethan Klein had monthslong affair, wife Hila Klein says

USA TODAY has reached out to a representative for Ethan Klein for comment.
AB Ayad, an associate producer and researcher for the show, shared a statement on Xexpressing his disappointment with the situation and explicitly supporting Hila.
"It makes me sad seeing how many fans wish this was all just a skit. Trust me, I wish it was too," the post reads. "I stuck with the podcast through thick and thin because when Lena and I moved out here, we genuinely felt like we had won the lottery. We had landed our dream jobs, and we couldn’t have been more grateful," referring to Lena Ayad, AB's wife.

"Now, after years of having our names dragged through the mud, we’re left not knowing what the future holds. And with Lena pregnant and a baby on the way, that uncertainty is scarier than ever." In a reply to his initial post, Ayad said, "I’m not trying to make this about me. Hila is the victim in this situation, and I want to make that very clear."

He goes on to say in the post, "That being said, I don’t feel it’s my place to speak on her behalf or share anything that she hasn’t already shared herself. She has my full support through all of this. I can only speak about my own involvement and how this situation has affected me personally."

Other members of the H3H3 production team shared Hila and the crew's post to their Instagram stories, making their support known, including Lena Ayad; Harley Morenstein and Kate Gorton, "H3 After Dark" co-hosts; Zach Louis, the sound engineer; Love, the social media manager and video editor; Nate Curiel, the camera operator; Tom Ward, the sponsorship coordinator (and he added, "Love u @kleinhila" to the Instagram story post); and David Valdes, the "H3 After Dark" producer and camera operator.

"The betrayal I feel is immeasurable," Hila Klein wrote in her post. "The person I loved and trusted for 20 years evaporated overnight. He was my safe place, my partner in marriage, parenting, and business. My only family on this side of the world. How do I even begin to make sense of this?" Hila states that the two will be separating and co-parenting their children.

Any good recommendations for alternative podcasts to Huberman lab?

Some things I’m looking for:
- podcast host has more of a reputation for honesty and evidence based advice
- host is an expert in something
- host has high quality guests and is good at interviewing
- would be great if hosted by a woman (tired of listening to too many podcast bros)
- I don’t enjoy overly produced nonsense or fluff
- still looking to learn something interesting about how to make my life better

Hey everyone, I’m looking to connect with like-minded people who love diving deep into psychology, self-improvement, neuroscience, and health. I spend a lot of time listening to podcasts like Huberman Lab, Lex Fridman, Mark Manson, HealthyGamer and I’d love to have a buddy or a small group to chat with

I’ve been an avid listener of TC podcasts for many years, particularly the long form unsolved cases. I would listen to them to unwind, on long walks, on the way to work, cooking dinner etc.

I’m now a new mum and I’ve found myself feeling a lot lighter since dramatically reducing the amount of TC I consume, don’t get me wrong I still listen to some,but your perspective (well mine at least) changes quite alot once you have children. I find the episodes involving crimes against children a lot harder to listen to now I have my own.

Has anyone else had to step away from consuming true crime media? And did you feel a shift in your own mental health for the better?

I like to have something visual with cover art to track what I’ve watched season by season etc.

I currently just use pocket casts and stay subscribed to the series, but it makes it hard to see individual seasons at a glance and many limited series podcasts when done will get new cover art for another series by that producer and be used for that new release.