Smallville star Allison Mack, fresh out of a prison sentence for racketeering, has landed on several podcasts that tackle the complexities of her involvement with the NXIVM sex cult. CBC's Natalie Robehmed-hosted series delves into whether Mack was a victim, perpetrator, or somewhere in between.
In another podcast, Hat Trick host Dr Rachel Varnam recounts her experiences as a doctor in Antarctica during the pandemic, including an offbeat encounter with bioluminescent algae that disrupted a pub quiz. The episodes offer a mix of fascinating stories and insights into the challenges faced by medical professionals.
Meanwhile, Apple's latest original podcast blends documentary and drama to tell the bizarre true story of the Robertson family, who sold their farm and set sail for the sea in 1971. Mark Bonnar and Anne-Marie Duff bring parents Dougal and Lyn to life as they face a series of horrific events at sea.
Comedian Mary Houlihan is also making waves with her new podcast, tackling topics like the growing number of young men turning conservative and comedians who 'punch down' on their audiences. Her disarmingly excellent show has left critics impressed.
Finally, The Conversation's Jane Austen's Paper Trail series explores a lesser-known aspect of the writer's personality: her love of gossip. Arts and culture editor Anna Walker travels to Bath and Lyme Regis to speak with experts about Austen's life, including her taste for curry.
In another podcast, Hat Trick host Dr Rachel Varnam recounts her experiences as a doctor in Antarctica during the pandemic, including an offbeat encounter with bioluminescent algae that disrupted a pub quiz. The episodes offer a mix of fascinating stories and insights into the challenges faced by medical professionals.
Meanwhile, Apple's latest original podcast blends documentary and drama to tell the bizarre true story of the Robertson family, who sold their farm and set sail for the sea in 1971. Mark Bonnar and Anne-Marie Duff bring parents Dougal and Lyn to life as they face a series of horrific events at sea.
Comedian Mary Houlihan is also making waves with her new podcast, tackling topics like the growing number of young men turning conservative and comedians who 'punch down' on their audiences. Her disarmingly excellent show has left critics impressed.
Finally, The Conversation's Jane Austen's Paper Trail series explores a lesser-known aspect of the writer's personality: her love of gossip. Arts and culture editor Anna Walker travels to Bath and Lyme Regis to speak with experts about Austen's life, including her taste for curry.
She was part of NXIVM but now she's on podcasts talking about it, is she gonna be okay? 
. What's the common thread here? Are we just really bored or is there something more going on? Also, isn't it weird that all these podcasts are coming out at the same time? Is this some kind of coordinated effort to fill up our ears? 
not just regurgitate the latest fad podcast 
and btw, I'm loving Mary Houlihan's new show, she's got a point about comedians punching down 
but can we talk about how most of these podcasts are just a bunch of people talking... where's the substance? 
Podcasts are where it's at! I just binge-listened to them all over the weekend 
. The Robertson family podcast is wild 
, and Mary Houlihan's show is so real 
. I'm loving the diversity of topics - from sex cults to comedians 
. And Jane Austen's Paper Trail? Game changer 
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And have you heard of The Robertson family's story? #TrueCrime - it's like, wow, who does that?! 