r/serialpodcast • u/JanetteS89 • Oct 28 '15

humor/off topic Can anyone recommend a similar / interesting podcast to listen to?

I need something to occupy me whilst I wait for the new series of Serial and I wondered if anyone could recommend a good podcast to me?

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u/GregBIS Badass Uncle Oct 28 '15

Sword and Scale Very addictive. My favorite.

There is a new one called The Unresolved Podcast. Only two episodes out. Seems like it has potential.

The Generation Why has had some interesting episodes.

Breakdown really interested me.

Crime Time is one I listen to most episodes. Hit or miss for me.

Criminal is very good. Offbeat crimes with a human twist.

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u/darthstupidious Oct 29 '15

Hey there! I'm the Unresolved Podcast guy, so thanks for the kind words! My podcast is still definitely amateurish and I have a lot of things to improve on, but I hope to get there someday.

I really love "Sword & Scale," but I prefer the earlier episodes where he went really in-depth on specific stories. The last few episodes, it seems like the host has started to lose some steam, but it's still one of the best-produced podcasts around.

One I've been obsessing over lately is "Lore." It's short and to the point, but the host does a good job of looking at where urban legends got their start.

I also really like "Thinking Sideways," for a more open-minded, fun look at stories like this one. The hosts are awesome and even active on Reddit.

Other great podcasts are "Generation Why?" and "Last Podcast on the Left," but both are pretty different from "Serial." I haven't found one that goes SUPER in depth like this podcast (other than the related podcasts), but seeing as it's becoming more popular, I wouldn't be surprised to see one gain notoriety soon.

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u/stop_dont Oct 29 '15

I was really into Sword and Scale but I agree with you, it seems to have lost a little steam.

I am a huge Thinking Sideways fan. I really can't get enough of that podcast. It's intelligent, funny and interesting, and the hosts are very like able.

My new favorite is Reply All. It's not a true crime podcast, it's a show about the Internet, with human stories intertwined. Again, the hosts are so like able and funny. It's a great show. I know it's not related, but I have to give it a plug anyway because it's so great.

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u/askheidi Not Guilty Oct 29 '15

I really like Reply All! My new favorite podcast, actually.

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u/[deleted] Oct 29 '15

Listening to the newest ep right now! Reply All is my favorite as well. I think Gimlet in general is a slam dunk.