An estimated half million podcasts have launched across the past 10 years with a further 2,000 reckoned to spring into existence every week. But not all podcasts are equal. Here’s a rundown of 20 blockbusters that have commandeered the world’s ear-drums.
Song Exploder
Song Exploder does what it says on the tin, taking pop songs and blowing them to smithereens. Host and creator Hrishikesh Hirway and co-producer Christian Koons are joined by the artists to discuss in detail what went into the creation of a song. Hozier and The Cranberries have been recent guests, joining a stellar line-up that also includes Ghostface Killah, Damon Albarn, Carly Rae Jepsen and U2. Named best music podcast of 2016 and 2017 by the Academy of Podcasters.
Fresh Air
An NPR talk show transformed into a magazine podcast, Fresh Air examines the big issues in arts and culture. Presenter Terry Gross and the WHYY team won a Peabody Award for their intimate…
