It’s been a huge year for podcasts – you may have noticed, everyone’s getting in on the act from The Obamas to Ron Burgundy. Some of the most established names have returned with new series’ – from Have You Heard George’s Podcast? to My Dad Wrote A Porno, Dear Joan and Jericha to The Adam Buxton Podcast.
Those were a handful of the returning big hitters, if you like. But 2019 has been notable for the sheer number of brilliant new launches. New podcasts about everything: tech money scams, BMX-riding grannies, Charles Manson’s toe nails, the football world cup and Dolly Parton. Whether you’re into comedy, music, true crime, mystery, current affairs, travel, media, scandal, sport or history, the past 12 months had something to offer.
Since July 2019, we’ve been trying to navigate the colossal amount of podcasts out there and find the best ones with NME’s fortnightly column Podcasts For The People. It’s a recommender, one with tips from us and you (NME’s…
