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This articles was originally published in December 2022 and updated on 23rd March 2023. The official British singles chart turned 70 last year, and while we’re all obviously delighted for that venerable institution to celebrate its Platinum Jubilee it should probably be looking over its shoulder. There’s another numerical ranking that might one day overtake it as the barometer of...

Each issue of Pod Bible magazine, our partners Audible bring you a round-up of the best Audible Original Podcasts. These are the shows that Audible members are loving, and the press are buzzing about. Without further ado, here’s The Holy Grail of Audible listener favourites, from Issue #025 of the magazine… Squid Scam In 2021, scammers stole $16 million from thousands...

As long-time broadcasters (initially, on the BBC, and more recently on Times Radio), Off Air with Jane and Fi podcast hosts Fi Glover & Jane Garvey are no strangers to a microphone and an in-depth interview. But how will they fare when the attention is turned on them? As it happens, very well. The below is my whittled-down selection of...

If your music taste veers towards alternative and indie, we reckon your podcast tastes might too. And perhaps the more popular shows in the podcast charts may feel a bit too vanilla. Sure, there’s the Joe Rogan interviews with big hitters like Dave Mustaine and Anthony Kiedis, but his episode runtimes, 91% male guest ratio and general bro-squad vibe may be...

For The Love of Pod! The TV presenter, journalist and host of the BBC Radio 5Live Breakfast Show Rick Edwards told us about his Top 5 favourite podcasts in Issue #018 of the magazine. Whilst he’s on paternity leave after becoming a father for the first time, we hope he still gets a chance to stay plugged into his favourite...

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For The Love of Pod! Poppy Jay, co-host of the Pod Bible Poll Winning show, Brown Girls Do It Too, told us all about her favourite podcasts in Issue #020 of the magazine… SWEET BOBBY THE podcast of 2021 – I was quite late to the game with this one but my god was I schooled in the ultimate catfishing...

Each issue of Pod Bible magazine, our partners Audible bring you a round-up of the best Audible Original Podcasts their members are loving, and press are buzzing about too. Without further ado, here’s The Holy Grail of listener favourites, from Issue #024 of the magazine… How To Win A World Cup with Gary Lineker and Cesc Fabregas Football legend Gary Lineker...

The joy of getting deep, deep, deep into a TV show you love is a double-edged sword. Sure, you’re having the time of your life. You’re connecting to great art. You’re expanding your experience of this world, while wrapping yourself up in worlds you could never have experienced. But you’re also kind of busy, and despite your best efforts your...

Merry Christmas from the Pod Bible Team! We’ve once again pulled together a list of some of the best podcast Christmas specials in 2022. From Christmas film rewatching to the history of the holiday, we have enough shows to keep your preparations podcasty. Whatever you may be up to this Christmas break, we hope that the Bank Holiday allows you...

It’s the holiday season, and we’re not just talking about Christmas. December and January are host to a number of other religious and cultural celebrations. We’ve made a playlist of podcast episodes about winter holidays, including Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, Chinese New Year and the ancient holiday of Saturnalia… Whether you’re celebrating these holidays yourself or simply want to learn more about...

How do we make podcasting futureproof? What needs to be done to challenge the industry to innovate and produce daring content? In this new column titled “Revelations”, Meera Kumar pokes and prods the audio industry and its creations to reveal the shows worth listening to and their place in the zeitgeist… Much like a cockerel can tell when the morning...

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...

Check out our Spotify playlist featuring recommended podcasts from the latest Pod Bible magazine!

Kathi Kamleitner is a Glasgow-based author, podcaster and travel expert. She brings us some of her favourite Scottish-based podcasts for St Andrew’s day (and beyond!)… Ever since Mel Gibson as William Wallace riled up his army of blue-faced Highlanders by shouting “Freedom”, the world has been infatuated with Scotland. It’s OK – you can admit that you liked the movie,...