Pick of the week
“Did you know that horses’ legs are their fingers?” This intriguing question is posed in the debut episode of a new podcast featuring broadcasting favourites and longtime friends Alice Levine and Greg James. The format is still developing, but it currently offers a casual, conversational style where no subject is off limits. The hosts invite listeners to share their complaints, personal challenges, and random thoughts that linger. In the first episode, Alice Levine also discusses her acting debut in War Horse.
Widely available, episodes released weekly.
Lemme Say This
After a brief break, Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix’s culture podcast has been revived under the production of the Obamas’ company, Higher Ground. Known for their sharp and often humorous commentary, the Brooklyn-based hosts provide insightful discussions on contemporary topics. A recent episode featured an analysis of Lena Dunham’s memoir alongside critiques of the television series Euphoria.
Widely available, episodes released weekly.
Uncover: The Expert Witness
This Canadian podcast from CBC spans nine episodes, which may seem extensive for a limited series, but it thoroughly investigates the subject matter. The series explores how a secretive AI policing tool used in Akron, Ohio, ultimately failed to deliver results. Combining elements of technology and true crime, the show is hosted by Sam Mullins, known for Sea of Lies.
Widely available, episodes released weekly.
Stories from a Stranger
Nurse-turned-content creator Hunter Prosper initially gained attention by interviewing strangers in the US during the Covid pandemic, with his videos going viral on TikTok. This podcast serves as a sincere extension of that work, featuring well-produced conversations with unusually open guests. Despite a sentimental tone, the series is genuinely moving. The first episode focuses on three love stories, including one shared by the lively 96-year-old Sally.
Widely available, episodes released weekly.
A History of the United States in 100 Objects
Roman Mars leads a distinguished group of podcasters, including Radiolab’s Latif Nasser and Song Exploder’s Hrishikesh Hirway, in this fresh adaptation of the concept behind A History of the World in 100 Objects. The premiere episode features Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jill Lepore, who reflects on what a time capsule from 1876 reveals about the nature of curation.
Widely available, starting Tuesday 19 May.
