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It’s time to spring into our 2024 podcast recommendations! There has been such a wide range of shows sprouting up over this season, and we have some great podcasts from the BBC, independent production companies, solo podcasters and even brands investing in great audio content. Some of our writers have recommended their favourite new shows – all of the released...

Pod Bible is five years old as of this February – don’t worry about a cake, it’s fine – and it’s been an amazing five years for podcasting. From the mega-hits which are always at the top of the charts to tiny indie ventures which turn into firm favourites, there are more podcasts out there than ever before – and...

The list of new podcasts we have to pick from is overwhelming. Many podcast apps will suggest several of the newest shows they think are noteworthy, but we know that seeing cover art isn’t necessarily going to convince you to add a podcast to your queue. It’s difficult to know if you would enjoy the show without knowing a bit...

Are you having trouble finding the perfect present for the podcast-lover in your life? People who love podcasts REALLY love podcasts, and giving them a present related to their passion is a great way to show you care. But a new podcast feed is really difficult to wrap. Whilst you could get them some equipment – microphones or headphones –...

As we settle into the new season, and the flurry of leaves are starting to fall from the trees, we’ve had a flurry of new podcasts to listen to as well. Our inboxes and our podcast apps have been inundated with new shows. Deciding what counts as a ‘best’ podcast is always tricky. A tried-and-tested format taking on a new...

Our Digital Editor recommends some of her favourite non-fiction monologue podcasts for fans of The Moth searching for more shows… In my opinion, the non-fiction monologue is a hugely underrated podcast style. As a listener, I get the entertainment of storytelling, the rawness of reality and the simplicity of a single voice. What’s more, the stories are often told by...

School is out for SUMMER! That’s right, we’ve officially reached summer-holiday season, and that means it’s time for phase two of our reboot of the best new podcasts article. Forget Barbenheimer – these podcasts are the real blockbusters of the summer. For this New Pods, we are bringing you some recommendations from some new writers. We’re looking forward to sharing...

This article was first published for Mental Health Awareness Week 2021 and was updated for Mental Health Awareness Week 2023 Content Warning: these podcasts talk about the real experiences of living with mental illnesses. Content includes addiction, post-partum psychosis, depression, hearing voices, bipolar disorder and living in a secure psychiatric hospital.   I wanted to offer a long list of...

Originally published in April 2021. Updated in April 2023. If there’s one thing football fans love, it’s sharing their opinions about ‘the beautiful game’, and with the season about to reach it’s climax more fans than ever are tuning into football podcasts to revel in their team’s success, wallow in it’s failures or simply keep up to date with all...

Hello again Pod Bible disciples! Believe it or not, it’s been a hot minute since the last ‘New Pods’ article – or to be more accurate, around 394,200 minutes (I just asked my smart speaker). As much as I love sharing my weekly recommendations in the Pod Bible newsletter, I’ve missed the chance to share a more in-depth analysis of...

Birmingham is famous for a wide range of things. As well as being the UK’s second largest city, it is the birthplace of heavy metal (Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Judas Priest all hail from the region) the setting of Peaky Blinders, and it has one of the best shopping destinations in the UK. But for podcast fans, Birmingham recently...

Did you ever notice the Pod Bible tagline on our magazines: “The Essential Guide to Podcasts”? Our aim has always been to be a hub for podcast fans to enjoy engaging content – and that’s because from our Founders, to our Freelancers, we are podcast fans through and through. So when we started thinking about the obligatory End of Year...

Last night I went down to the Audio Production Awards 2022, which took place at the BFI in London. Pod Bible were Media Partners for the event, and I was handing out a few magazines to folks (say ‘hi’ if you have one!). But I was mostly there to experience the night. This was the first time I’ve attended, so...

The rumours are true! Never content with the number of podcasts in the world (or indeed the number of of their own) two of the Founders of Pod Bible magazine have launched a new podcast. Tell Me About It is the newest addition to the Distraction Pieces Network, and it gives listeners a chance to learn more about Scroobius Pip,...

Refreshed from a long Jubilee weekend, I’m back with an epic list of new podcasts to keep your download list full of the best shows. It’s been an exciting couple of months for podcasts new and old – and new versions of old shows. Without further ado, this is what’s New This Month… New Pods Gay Pride & Prejudice This...