1. Criminal
Exploring an array of bizarre incidents, Criminal is not your average crime podcast. Rather than focusing primarily on serial killers, murders, kidnappings, and other mainstream crime cases, Criminal expands the discussion surrounding criminal behavior through engaging readers with creative stories. From an episode on Venus Fly Trap poaching to one that covers scientific research on a body farm, Criminal explores the eccentric, sometimes grotesque, and often emotional realm of criminality often overlooked by society.
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2. This is Love
From the makers of Criminal, This is Love approaches and explores love from a variety of perspectives. With episodes that cover everything from the love between a mother whale and her separated child to an English woman that finds a message in a bottle with an emotional letter written in French, This is Love invites listeners to consider the various forms of love that transcend species and cultures.
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3. S Town
A heart-wrenching podcast centered around the corruptions of small town life, S Town paints a beautiful story of friendship, love, and devastation. The podcast delves into the life of John B. who runs a clock shop in Woodstock, Alabama. Through conversations and interviews with John and other Woodstock residents, S Town explores the pervasive challenges surrounding topics such as sexuality and depression in southern towns.
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4. Crime Junkie
For anyone in need of a crime fix, Crime Junkie succinctly, thoroughly, and engagingly covers criminal activity within the United States. With episodes ranging from infamous crimes such as the Colonial Parkway killings to forgotten crimes such as Amy Lynn Bradley’s mysterious disappearance from a cruise ship, Crime Junkie provides insight into hundreds of crimes that have swept our nation.
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5. Dr. Death
Dr. Death follows the notorious story of neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, whose medical career left dozens of patients dead or injured. A shocking glimpse into the medical world, Dr. Death exposes the corruptions of hospital administration and offers outsiders insight into the medical practices and procedures that allowed Duntsch to continue operating after multiple botched surgeries.
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