{"id":2201,"date":"2021-07-26T18:25:01","date_gmt":"2021-07-26T16:25:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/?p=1058084"},"modified":"2021-07-26T18:25:01","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T16:25:01","slug":"34-best-podcasts-to-listen-to-in-2021","status":"publish","type":"rss_feed","link":"https:\/\/c01.purpledshub.com\/radiotimes\/rss_feed\/34-best-podcasts-to-listen-to-in-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"34 best podcasts to listen to in 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"rssexcerpt\"> Struggling to choose a podcast for your daily walks? We&#8217;ve narrowed down our top picks for you. <\/p><p class=\"rssauthor\">By Lauren Morris\n                \t\t<\/p><p class=\"rssbyline\">Published: Monday, 26 July 2021 at 12:00 am<\/p><hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re out for a walk, cleaning the house or just want to give your eyes a rest but still want some entertainment, you can\u2019t beat a good old podcast, and with so many to choose from these days, it can feel a little overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily,\u00a0<a href=\"\/\/radiotimes.com&quot;\">RadioTimes.com<\/a> are here to help and our audio experts have picked out some of the best pods so you can start listening straight away.<\/p>\n<p>If you fancy something that\u2019ll tickle your funny body, there\u2019s the hugely popular Guilty Feminist pod to check out or the hilarious My Dad Wrote a Porno, while sports fans can check out our <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tag\/football-times\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Football Times<\/a> podcast, or even Greg James\u2019s Tailenders for all the cricket commentary you\u2019ll need for <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sport\/cricket\/the-hundred-fixtures-2021-live-tv-schedule\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">The Hundred<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Read on for our recommendations as to which comedy, sport, lifestyle, news and culture podcasts you need to subscribe to.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best Comedy Podcasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>The Guilty Feminist<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1295228\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/p06r4zg5-e1f669b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;The\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC Sounds<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever felt as though you\u2019re not the greatest feminist you could be, then The Guilty Feminist is for you. Recorded in front of a live audience, this pod sees host and comedian Deborah Frances-White welcome a host of celebrity guests (from Aisling Bea to Sinhu Vee) on to speak about topics \u201call 21st century feminists agree on\u201d whilst also confessing their worries about undermining the ideals they know they should follow.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking exclusively to\u00a0<strong>RadioTimes.com<\/strong>, Deborah Frances-White revealed that a new Guilty Feminist spin-off is on the way, focusing on investigative journalism.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe Guilty Feminists are going to be releasing some new podcasts very soon, including an investigative journalist podcast where we look at feminist stories and news stories that our listeners might be interested in,\u201d she said. \u201cIt\u2019s the Guilty Feminist Presents in which I hire two fantastic investigative journalists to go and find out stuff about the world.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Poog<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1250415\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/Poog_-9d6dc88.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;poog&quot;\" title=\"&quot;poog&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Getty<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re tired of trying to keep up with the latest creams, oils and other wellness trends populating the internet, then this podcast from comedians Kate Berlant (Sorry to Bother You, <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/sci-fi\/loki-tv-series-release-date-episodes\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Loki<\/a>, Search Party) and Jacqueline Novak (Broad City, Inside Amy Schumer) is for you. Poog, which is literally Goop spelt backwards, sees the best friends try out various products and practices, consult healers and experts whilst trying to sort the scams from the skin saviours.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Poog on <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/poog-with-kate-berlant-and-jacqueline-novak\/id1537404238&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0aF9EB1e73SmmWIrvC4I61&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>My Dad Wrote a Porno<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058125\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/MDWAP_02-c23d371.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;My\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>My Dad Wrote A Porno<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re in the mood for a good old belly laugh, then <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/tv\/entertainment\/2020-09-22\/my-dad-wrote-a-porno-season-six-podcast-release-date\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">My Dad Wrote a Porno<\/a> is the podcast to get into this year. Hosted by James Morton, James Cooper and former BBC Radio 1 DJ Alice Levine, each episode sees the trio read a new chapter of Belinda Blinked \u2013 erotic fiction written and self-published by Morton\u2019s father. That says it all really.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to My Dad Wrote a Porno on <a href=\"\/\/www.mydadwroteaporno.com\/podcast&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sh**ged Married Annoyed<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058110\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/ChrisRosie-image-clean-long-bc7b545.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Shagged,\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Avalon<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by comedian Chris Ramsey and his wife, presenter and author Rosie Ramsey, Sh**ged Married Annoyed is a hilarious look into their married life, with the chart-topping podcast discussing life, relationships, annoyances, parenting and everything in between. With the duo answering questions from the public and a secret celebrity each week, Sh**ged Married Annoyed makes for excellent light-hearted listening.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Sh**ged Married Annoyed on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/sma&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2F9rNDThYAfyLdy9Pv3t0i&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/sh-ged-married-annoyed\/id1451489585&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Receipts Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058116\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/17841-fitandcrop-1200x681-a0d444f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;The\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Curtis Brown<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Relationships, situationships and general life drama are just a few topics covered in The Receipt Podcast \u2013 a fun and honest show fronted by Audrey \u2018Ghana\u2019s Finest\u2019 Indome, Tolani \u2018Tolly T\u2019 Shoneye and Milena Sanchez.\u00a0The podcast, which makes a brief cameo in BBC drama <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/drama\/2020-09-22\/i-may-destroy-you-season-two-release-date\/&quot;\">I May Destroy You<\/a>, sees the presenting trio discuss the public\u2019s problems with no filter as they touch on everything from race and religion, to everyday life.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to The Receipts Podcast on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/thereceipts&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3GMZiZnqL4Hib6DD5PGhdj&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/the-receipts-podcast\/id1177040764&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Table Manners<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058112\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/j9gvv98i-tm_wjw5b-02f3b9e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;-j9gvv98i-tm_wjw5b&quot;\" title=\"&quot;-j9gvv98i-tm_wjw5b&quot;\" \/><\/div>\n<p>Who knew singer Jessie Ware and her chef mum Lennie would make such excellent podcast hosts? On their weekly show Table Manners, the mother-daughter duo host a variety of stars \u2013 from WandaVision\u2019s Elizabeth Olsen to music legend Dolly Parton \u2013 at Jessie\u2019s kitchen table as they have a bit of a chat and chow down on some home-cooked food.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Table Manners on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/tablemanners&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2SZX2oyIXVvyqEtjQ6C6z5&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/table-manners-with-jessie-ware\/id1305228910&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Las Culturistas<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058122\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/GettyImages-960198248-c12096d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Las\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Getty<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by Saturday Night Live\u2019s Bowen Yang and comedian Matt Rogers, Las Culturistas is a hilarious examination of the day\u2019s biggest pop culture moments, with the pair guiding listeners on an unforgettable journey through the formative cultural experiences that turned them into self-professed culture consultants. With stars such as Drag Race\u2019s Peppermint, actor Will Ferrell and The Politician\u2019s Ben Platt stopping by, each episode of Las Culturalistas is 90 minutes of pure, unadulterated fun.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Las Culturistas on <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7ARINaz7N2ji2Q97MLjnCJ&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/las-culturistas-with-matt-rogers-and-bowen-yang\/id1092361338&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3>Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058123\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Off_Menu_5-ccbe4b6.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Off\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Plosive Productions<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Ever wondered what certain celebrities\u2019 dream dishes would be? Off Menu with comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster answers that question. With the duo inviting on a different star from the entertainment world onto the podcast each week, Off Menu reveals which starters, mains and desserts the likes of Russell Howard, Claudia Winkleman, Louis Theroux and Katherine Ryan would pick.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Off Menu on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/offmenu&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0azMejb7zrmAqctVsUSAdq&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/off-menu-with-ed-gamble-and-james-acaster\/id1442950743&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p> <h2><strong>Best Arts and Culture podcasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Comfort Eating with Grace Dent<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1250351\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/WhsREIGi_400x400-35b0925.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Grace\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>The Guardian<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>A brand new podcast from The Guardian, Comfort Eating is hosted by restaurant critic Grace Dent, who invites celebrities to chat about the foods that give them the ultimate serotonin rush. Whether it\u2019s a Woolworth\u2019s pork and egg pie (Russell T Davies\u2019s pick) or anything off the menu at Pizza Hut (Nish Kumar), Dent\u2019s famous guests dish all on their top comfort foods. With episodes released every Tuesday, the current series is set to see the likes of Mae Martin, Rafe Spall and other celebs drop by the podcast to talk all things food.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Comfort Eating with Grace Dent on <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/5fMtMMKSlUoDuxhd3a3IS0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/www.theguardian.com\/lifeandstyle\/series\/comforteatingwithgracedent&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">The Guardian website<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/comfort-eating-with-grace-dent\/id1571446706&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3>Movies That Changed My Life<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1165756\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/MV5BNDcxMzk0MzItNzI4ZC00NDA0LTg1MTktMWM1ZjNhMmU2ZmMwXkEyXkFqcGdeQXVyODkzNTgxMDg@._SY351_SX624_AL_-dfd10fb.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C411&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Movies\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>IMDb<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>This IMDb podcast is the ultimate listen for movie buffs, with host Ian de Borja asking actors and directors which films inspired them to enter the industry. Speaking to guests like Ed Helms, Sarah Chalke, Ian McShane, Kelly Marie Tran, Edgar Wright, Billy Porter and Elle Fanning among others, the podcast breaks down the movies that mean the most to them from Harry Potter and Star Wars, to The Colour Purple and Grease.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The RadioTimes.com Doctor Who podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img data-crop-width=\"&quot;1979&quot;\" data-crop-height=\"&quot;1318&quot;\" class=\"&quot;wp-image-1042273\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Jodie-Whittaker-John-Barrowman-bb69feb.jpg?quality=90&amp;crop=10px%2C45px%2C1979px%2C1318px&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Doctor\" title=\"&quot;Doctor\" \/><\/div>\n<p>We couldn\u2019t compile a list of 2021\u2019s best podcasts without including <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/news\/tv\/scifi\/2020-10-07\/doctor-who-podcast-almost-doctors\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">RadioTimes.com\u2019s Doctor Who podcast<\/a> of course! Hosted by <strong>RadioTimes.com<\/strong>\u2018s Sci-Fi and Fantasy Editor Huw Fullerton, the show dives into the deepest corners of the Whoniverse to deliver first-look reviews, the latest announcements and the weirdest theories about the show\u2019s future.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to RadioTimes.com Doctor Who podcast on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/the-radio-times-com-doctor-who-podcast&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/79nI7uVZeMgSkp7pkECqa9&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/the-radiotimes-com-doctor-who-podcast\/id1535810693&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>United Zingdom<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058131\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/p0863tdv-84cd98a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;United\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by Vice UK\u2019s executive editor Zing Tsjeng, this BBC Sounds podcast follows Tsjeng, who is originally from Singapore, as she explores what it means to be British while debating whether to become a UK citizen. Featuring fascinating guests and tackling thought-provoking topics, United Zingdom is excellent food for thought in these Brexit-focussed times.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to United Zingdom on <a href=\"\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/programmes\/p0863v08\/episodes\/downloads&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">BBC Sounds<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/55W35iuFVBxANVAEFi6t89&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/united-zingdom\/id1502116347&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Louis Theroux: Grounded<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058136\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/p089sdxz-8f4ec6b.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Louis\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Documentarian-extraordinaire Louis Theroux is back with his own lockdown podcast Grounded \u2013 in which he interviews stars from across the globe, from Sia and Rylan Clark-Neal, to Ruby Wax and Michaela Coel. With Theroux touching on topics both light-hearted and intimate, the celebrities\u2019 revealing responses will leave you wanting more.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Grounded with Louis Theroux on <a href=\"\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/brand\/p089sfrz&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">BBC Sounds<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4mCovOfuUDnEju95HXGD8o&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/ie\/podcast\/grounded-with-louis-theroux\/id1508985962&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The New York Times\u2019 Popcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1058139\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/music-popcast-videoSixteenByNineJumbo1600-v3-2e8b4a1.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Popcast&quot;\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>The New York Times<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by The New York Times pop music critic Jon Caramanica, Popcast covers the latest in pop music criticism, trends and news. Charting the rising stars of the time, to looking back on major pop music moments, this podcast is perfect for music lovers.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Popcast on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/popcast&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3ugDIELXIU7erW5Xp49tWp&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/popcast\/id120315823&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Dolly Parton\u2019s America<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059559\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/icon_765024913-c864f74468473e1777aa25e314778bd93727324c-c2ed3db.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Dolly\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>WNYC Studios<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>This NPR podcast explores America\u2019s universal adoration of Dolly Parton \u2013 \u201cone of the few things everyone still seems to agree on\u201d in this intensely divided moment. Hosted by Jad Abumrad, Dolly Parton\u2019s America looks at why the country music icon is so beloved in nine episodes.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Dolly Parton\u2019s America on <a href=\"\/\/www.wnycstudios.org\/podcasts\/dolly-partons-america&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">WNYCStudios<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0dfJjJyNxF9iW7zmBtLnBf&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/dolly-partons-america\/id1481398762&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best news\/politics podcasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Newscast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059427\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/p08knn0m-e11a65d.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Newscast&quot;\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re wanting to be across current affairs in the UK, from coronavirus to Brexit, the BBC\u2019s Newscast is an excellent 30-minute round-up of the hottest political and cultural stories of the day. Featuring in-depth interviews and key political analysis, Newscast sees\u00a0BBC News chief political correspondent Adam Fleming, political editor Laura Kuenssberg, Europe editor Katya Adler and political correspondent Chris Mason tackle the topics of the moment.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Newscast on <a href=\"\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p05299nl&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">BBC Sounds<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2A8GIhYh5xDSJJrnplUePR&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/newscast\/id1234185718&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Americast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-929227\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2020\/10\/Screen-Shot-2020-10-28-at-13.12.33-2d6ce84.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Americast&quot;\" title=\"&quot;best-us-election-podcasts&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis, BBC North America editor Jon Sopel and chief North America reporter Anthony Zurcher, Americast dives into the dramatic world of US politics. From covering in-detail outgoing president Donald Trump\u2019s impeachment hearings, to analysing president-elect Joe Biden\u2019s plans for the 50 states, this podcast is definitely worth following during America\u2019s presidential transition.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Americast on <a href=\"\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/brand\/p07h19zz&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">BBC Sounds<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4V8Lh6Mek8oIgMvyXUHPAK&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/americast\/id1473150244&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Today in Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059453\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Today-in-Focus-a64ce38.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Today\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div><div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"><figcaption class=\"&quot;wp-caption-text&quot;\"><span class=\"&quot;caption-copy&quot;\"><i class=\"&quot;icon-arrow\" \/> Today in Focus<\/span><\/figcaption><span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>The Guardian<\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<p>Produced by The Guardian, Today in Focus explores a particular story of the day to deliver a deeper understanding of the topic. Hosted by The Guardian\u2019s Editor-at-Large Anushka Asthana, this daily podcast combines personal storytelling with insightful analysis over the course of 20-30 minutes.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Today in Focus on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/todayinfocus&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2cSQmzYnf6LyrN0Mi6E64p&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/today-in-focus\/id1440133626&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Stories of our times<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059459\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/stories-of-our-times-metaImage-3fc5997b91-d06ddbd.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Stories\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>The Times<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by journalist Manveen Rana and columnist David Aaronovitch, this podcast from The Times tells one remarkable story in depth every day, from examining when we\u2019re all likely to receive the vaccine and analysing the recent US Capitol riot, to discussing concussions in sport and reflecting on the Arab Spring 10 years later.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Stories of our times on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/storiesofourtimes&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/7vE5B7Wdq2iNZLYXLwar5I&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/stories-of-our-times\/id1501716010&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lovett or Leave It<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059460\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/480x270_133942-199b25a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Lovett\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Crooked Media<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for alternative coverage of what\u2019s going on in American politics, Lovett or Leave It is a popular podcast option. Hosted by former Obama speechwriter Jon Lovett, this podcast sees a panel of comedians, actors and journalists break down the week\u2019s biggest news, with episodes released every Saturday.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Lovett or Leave It on <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1ceFugRcQ9AoIs81K7V0kr&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/au\/podcast\/lovett-or-leave-it\/id1216346463&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best true crime podcasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>You\u2019re Wrong About<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059478\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Z6VkOrrZ-c3fd20a.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;You're\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>You&#8217;re Wrong About<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by HuffPost reporter Michael Hobbs and journalist Sarah Marshall, this podcast looks back on certain people or events that may have been miscast in the public imagination. You\u2019re Wrong About tackles high-profile historical moments from O.J Simpson\u2019s trial and ice skating Tonya Harding\u2019s prosecution for attacking her rival, to the death of Princess Diana and the Newsboys\u2019 strike of 1899.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to You\u2019re Wrong About on <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1RefFgQB4Lrl7qczcTWA3o&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/youre-wrong-about\/id1380008439&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>My Favorite Murder<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059480\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Screenshot-2021-01-18-at-11.47.40-888df16.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;My\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>My Favorite Murder<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>This American true-crime podcast follows stand-up comedian Karen Kilgariff and writer Georgia Hardstark as they tell each other their favourite murder stories and broadcast hometown tales sent in by fans.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to My Favorite Murder on <a href=\"\/\/www.stitcher.com\/show\/my-favorite-murder-with-karen-kilgariff-and-georgia-hardstark&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Sticher<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/0U9S5J2ltMaKdxIfLuEjzE&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/my-favorite-murder-karen-kilgariff-georgia-hardstark\/id1074507850&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Killer Queens<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059481\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Audioboom_background-55cdcb9.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Killer\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Killer Queens<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of both true crime and the 90\u2019s, Killer Queens is the perfect podcast for you. Hosted by sisters Tori Tobi and Tyrella Slemp, these hour-long episodes recap some of the nation\u2019s favourite cases whilst dropping in various Spice Girls, Clueless and Friends references to fulfil all your light true crime needs.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Killer Queens on <a href=\"\/\/www.stitcher.com\/show\/killer-queens-true-crime&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Sticher<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1Jscb9OAXbbtmwpA6kCxiX&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/killer-queens-a-true-crime-podcast\/id1268919812&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>This American Life<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059485\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/about-wren_mcdonald-credit-96c35ad.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;This\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>This American Life<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Responsible for iconic podcasts like Serial and S-Town, This American Life is an essential listen for true-crime fans, with its weekly show hosted by radio personality Ira Glass. The hour-long programme explores a variety of stories about current events told through the first-person narrative and with 25 years worth of content to get through, there\u2019s plenty of episodes to get you through 2021.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to This American Life on <a href=\"\/\/www.stitcher.com\/show\/this-american-life&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Sticher<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/41zWZdWCpVQrKj7ykQnXRc&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/this-american-life\/id201671138&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best sport podcasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3><strong>Football Times<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059549\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Acast_Thumbnail_08-244c0a1-d2c1d84.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Football\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>RadioTimes<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>For all things football, make sure to check out <a href=\"\/\/radiotimes.com&quot;\">RadioTimes.com<\/a>\u2018s Football Times \u2013 the weekly podcast that kicks off with snappy previews of upcoming live Premier League games. Hosted by <strong>RadioTimes.com<\/strong>\u2018s Sport Editor Michael Potts, Football Times provides the hottest fantasy football tips, discusses the league\u2019s up-and-coming players and explores predictions for the upcoming season.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Football Times on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/footballtimes\/premierleague2019-20ontv-week30preview&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/episode\/68O0d5TODAGwZSeO9KCF3N&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/radio-times-podcast\/id793884428&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>That Peter Crouch Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059550\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/p0915bc1-b933654.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;That\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by footballer Peter Crouch, BBC Sport journalist Tom Fordyce and Radio 1 presenter Chris Stark, this BBC 5 Live podcast explores what it takes to be a professional footballer, with episodes providing insight on transfers, managers, dressing rooms and player confessions. With an impressive roster of guests, from Prince William to Harry Redknapp, That Peter Crouch Podcast is a fun look at the world of football.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to That Peter Crouch Podcast on <a href=\"\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p06kyljg&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">BBC Sounds<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/2NqEBd6EJNfs6A3527xwVD&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/that-peter-crouch-podcast\/id1436030381&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>The Bradley Wiggins Show<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059553\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/2363225-49163270-2560-1440-ae00000.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C412&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;The\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Eurosport<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>If you\u2019re a cycling fanatic, Eurosport\u2019s The Bradley Wiggins Show is the podcast to plug into, with the Olympic gold-medallist discussing the biggest races of the year alongside journalist Graham Willgoss.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to The Bradley Wiggins Show on <a href=\"\/\/shows.acast.com\/bradley-wiggins-show&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1DbUIB2dywpt6ktarJRjha&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/the-bradley-wiggins-show-by-eurosport\/id1404437099&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tailenders<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059554\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/p08kn35m-4f5c58e.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Tailenders&quot;\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>BBC<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by Radio 1 DJ Greg James, cricketer James Anderson and The Maccabees\u2019 Felix White, Tailenders takes an alternative look at cricket, with the wicket-mad trio reviewing recent matches, discussing upcoming games and thinking of ways to innovate the game.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Tailenders on <a href=\"\/\/www.bbc.co.uk\/sounds\/series\/p02pcb4w&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">BBC Sounds<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/4jzGvCPx03Pf4gIpHuX0r8&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/tailenders\/id1017349610&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Best health and lifestyle podcasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n<h3>Good Influence with Gemma Styles<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1295212\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/Screenshot-2021-07-26-at-16.13.40-42c55f0.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Good\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Good Influence with GEmma Styles<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by Gemma Styles \u2013 the sister of One Direction\u2019s Harry Styles \u2013 Good Influence looks at the topics we should know more about, from mental health and climate change, to self belief and nutrition. With the likes of Laura Whitmore, Matt Haig, Zoe Sugg and Deborah Frances-White stopping by the pod, Gemma spends each hour-long episode answering listeners\u2019 questions and discussing the matters we should pay more attention to.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking to\u00a0<strong>RadioTimes.com<\/strong> at the British Podcast Awards, Gemma revealed that her brother will come on the podcast at some point, adding: \u201cWe\u2019ve discussed it. I think it\u2019s just figuring out what we want to talk about and when.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3>Mads World<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1295190\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/06\/cove-825971f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Mads\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Acast<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>After getting catfished by someone masquerading as a Premier League footballer and going viral, Maddy Carty decided to start Mads World \u2013 a podcast exploring the funniest, most tragic and interesting stories people have to tell. Hosted by Carty, the pod looks at dating, relationships, sex and life from the point of view of an Australian living in London and covers everything from self love and sobriety, to flatmates and OnlyFans with a range of special guests.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Mads World on <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/mads-world\/id1538799585&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3amG2jGvfD8pgsjdjThGz9&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/shows.acast.com\/mads-world&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener&quot; noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a> or wherever you get your podcast.<\/p>\n<h3>The Cupid Couch<\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1250427\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/04\/cropped-cropped-Twitter-banner-31e6fd9.jpeg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;The\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>The Cupid Couch<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>A brand new podcast hosted by Harry Potter star Genevieve Gaunt, The Cupid Couch takes a look at modern-day love stories and historical tales to find out how we still haven\u2019t quite mastered the art of relationships despite tryingfor thousands of years. From catfishing and Tudor Tinder to polyamory, Gaunt explores it all with a line-up of celebrity guests including Rose McGowan, Kathy Lette and Buck Angel. Episodes are available from Saturday 26th June.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to The Cupid Couch on <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/the-cupid-couch\/id1570179502&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/3Z6oOIsNrir5tZtXWBQumj?si=r8VtFDs_QZ6mKi9R7srFMA&amp;nd=1&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Getting Personal with Daphne Bugler and Isabella Hobbs<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1071142\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/whatsapp-image-20200817-at-110619-310126d.jpeg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Getting\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Acast<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Fronted by journalist Daphne Bugler and educator Isabella Hobbs, Getting Personal is an in-depth look at the highs and lows of life, with various celebrities dropping by to share stories about their mental wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p>With the likes of Strictly\u2019s Amy Dowden, activist Laura Jackson, singer Lennon Stella and presenter Jake Humphrey appearing on the podcast, this relatively new podcast explores these stars\u2019 tales of love, anger, sadness, fear, happiness and everything in between.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Getting Personal on <a href=\"\/\/shows.acast.com\/getting-personal\/episodes&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1FkzivbxpgTHIgrCx2exFl&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/getting-personal-with-daphne-bugler-and-isabella-hobbs\/id1524780001&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Happy Place<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059555\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/GettyImages-1189214867-c474784.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Fearne\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Getty<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>Hosted by Fearne Cotton, Happy Place delves into the subject of happiness, with the broadcaster drawing on her own experiences and sharing advice from experts on how to work through feeling blue. With a star-studded line-up of guests, from Robbie Williams and Sam Smith, to Alicia Keys and Daisy May Cooper, Happy Place reflects on how these stars made changes in their own lives on a journey to find inner happiness.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to The Happy Place on <a href=\"\/\/www.globalplayer.com\/podcasts\/42Krw6\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Global Player<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1J6Ddy4dcXjFZDmWQs3Pu0&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/happy-place\/id1353058891&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Happy Mum, Happy Baby<\/strong><\/h3>\n<div class=\"&quot;image-handler__container\" style=\"padding-bottom:\"> <img class=\"&quot;wp-image-1059558\" align=\"\" data-src=\"&quot;https:\/\/images.immediate.co.uk\/production\/volatile\/sites\/3\/2021\/01\/Screenshot-2020-06-19-at-15.30.24-aa89c3f.jpg?quality=90&amp;resize=620%2C413&quot;\" width=\"&quot;620&quot;\" height=\"&quot;413&quot;\" alt=\"&quot;Happy\" title=\"&quot;best-podcasts-of-2021&quot;\" \/><\/div> <div class=\"&quot;caption-hold&quot;\"> <span class=\"&quot;im-image-caption&quot;\"> <i>Happy Mum, Happy Baby<\/i> <\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p>In this podcast, <a href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/entertainment\/reality-tv\/2020-12-04\/im-a-celebrity-2021-start\/&quot;\">I\u2019m A Celebrity<\/a> winner Giovanna Fletcher tackles the topic of motherhood by chatting to other high-profile mums and dads. Alongside guests such as Samantha Cameron, Joe Wicks, Alesha Dixon and the Duchess of Cambridge, Happy Mum, Happy Baby looks at all aspects of parenthood and encourages those raising children to stop comparing themselves to other parents.<\/p>\n<p>Listen to Happy Mum, Happy Baby on <a href=\"\/\/play.acast.com\/s\/happymumhappybaby&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Acast<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1q5dLwCTmrU4XNEy8cXyBX&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Spotify<\/a>, <a href=\"\/\/podcasts.apple.com\/gb\/podcast\/happy-mum-happy-baby\/id1277078956&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\">Apple Podcasts<\/a> or wherever you get your podcasts.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Check out our <a title=\"&quot;https:\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/&quot;\" href=\"\/\/www.radiotimes.com\/tv\/tv-listings\/&quot;\" target=\"&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"&quot;noopener noopener noreferrer\" data-auth=\"&quot;NotApplicable&quot;\">TV Guide<\/a>\u00a0to see what\u2019s on tonight.<\/strong><\/h4>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\" \/>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p> Struggling to choose a podcast for your daily walks? 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