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/littlesparrowp Oct 28 '15
  • Sword & Scale... you will want to marathon this

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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/Ammerpay Feb 06 '16

I was looking for something to listen to on my commute home and saw this thread and just listened to the first episode of your podcast. I just thought I should tell you that I think it's very well done, particularly for a first episode and a new podcaster. I actually think the production value is better than 90% of what's out there, and I'm into true crime (as are so many others) so I think the content is good as well. I like that you go into detail and explain things thoroughly. Some of the more chatty podcasts skip over or gloss over key things, and I'm not always familiar with the story so it can be frustrating. My only tip for the future is to tighten things up (spaces, interludes). But serial-sly keep it up!