25 Best This American Life Podcasts
A list of the most popular This American Life podcasts on Podyssey Podcasts.
25 Best This American Life Podcasts
1. This American Life
This American Life is a weekly public radio show, heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations. Another 2.5 million people download the weekly podcast. It is hosted by Ira Glass, produced in collaboration with Chicago Public Media, delivered...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
1:16:11 | Jul 5th, 2020
46 RECOMMENDATIONS
We spend a month at a Jeep dealership on Long Island as they try to make their monthly sales goal: 129 cars. If they make it, they'll get a huge bonus from the manufacturer, possibly as high as $85,00...Show More
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.2. Serial
Serial Productions makes narrative podcasts whose quality and innovation transformed the medium. “Serial” began in 2014 as a spinoff of the public radio show “This American Life.” In 2020, we joined the New York Times Company. Our shows have reached ...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
52:57 | Oct 3rd, 2014
30 RECOMMENDATIONS
It's Baltimore, 1999. Hae Min Lee, a popular high-school senior, disappears after school one day. Six weeks later detectives arrest her classmate and ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, for her murder. He says ...Show More
3. S-Town
S-Town is a podcast hosted by Brian Reed from Serial Productions, a New York Times company. The story follows a man named John who despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks Brian to investigate the son of a wealthy famil...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
51:22 | Mar 28th, 2017
66 RECOMMENDATIONS
“If you keep your mouth shut, you’ll be surprised what you can learn.”
4. Filmspotting
“...affable, insightful film analysis since 2005."–NY Times / New + classic reviews and top 5s. Every episode and exclusive content at filmspottingfamily.com. Also on WBEZ Chicago.
5. Making
WBEZ's critically-acclaimed bio-podcast series explores how an icon is made. Providing an unmatched view from the beginning, all the way to the their rise to the top.
Most Recommended Episode
47:06 | Nov 15th, 2019
6 RECOMMENDATIONS
Before the Grammys, before the platinum records, before Destiny’s Child, there was just a shy girl growing up in Houston. We follow Beyoncé Knowles from the stages of local talent shows to her first c...Show More
6. Motive
Chicago gangs: Real people. Real stories. A way forward. The new season of Motive explores violence on the streets of Chicago and the former gang members working to stop it.
Most Recommended Episode
34:16 | Feb 7th, 2020
3 RECOMMENDATIONS
A college student dies on her 21st birthday in Spain. Authorities rule her death an accident. Years later, questions arise after a TV segment airs about someone she was with that night.
7. Sound Opinions
Take two nationally respected rock critics, the latest music news, personal commentary, and exclusive interviews and performances, add a huge pile of records old and new, and the result is Sound Opinions, where people who love music can come together...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
#731 Thanksgiving Leftovers & DJ Shadow on Sampling
56:47 | Nov 29th, 2019
1 RECOMMENDATION
As we finish eating Thanksgiving leftovers, Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot clear out musical discussions still left over from earlier in the year. From chart-topping phenomenons to surprising archival fin...Show More
8. Re:sound
The most compelling and creative audio documentaries and features produced worldwide, curated by the Third Coast Festival's. Featuring audio treats such as producer profiles and more experimental work. New episodes twice per month.Listen to our entir...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
58:00 | Feb 23rd, 2018
1 RECOMMENDATION
This hour, we remember the audio work of two brilliant producers who recently passed away — Jesse Cox & Joe Frank.Part 1: Jesse Cox (5 September 1986 – 18 December 2017)‘Keep Them Guessing’ [exce...Show More
9. PleasureTown
Classic radio meets contemporary cable drama in this fictional serial podcast about a failed Oklahoma utopian society and its eclectic residents. Betrayal, murder and hedonism abound in PleasureTown. Join the story at www.pleasuretownshow.com.
Latest Episode
02:05 | Nov 3rd, 2017
A message from the PT team on when to expect season 4.
AUDIO REMOVED: The podcast creator has removed the audio for this episode.10. Nerdette
Nerdette is a weekly interview show that helps you unwind with fun conversations, inspiring ideas, and delightful recommendations. And join us on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month for the Nerdette Bookclub!
Most Recommended Episode
Popular vs. Cool With Derek Thompson
30:58 | Feb 24th, 2017
1 RECOMMENDATION
Derek Thompson, senior editor of The Atlantic, tells Nerdette's Tricia Bobeda about his new book Hit Makers: The Science of Popularity in an Age of Distraction. He explains what makes Adele’s "Hello"&...Show More
11. 16 Shots
In October of 2014, a white police officer fatally shot a black teenager on the streets of Chicago. The shooting of Laquan McDonald was captured on video, and sparked outrage across the city. Chicago's top cop was fired, the local state’s attorney wa...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
36:01 | Aug 29th, 2018
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
The police shooting of Laquan McDonald forces Chicago to prepare for potential riots. We piece together details from McDonald’s too-short life and hear from Officer Jason Van Dyke in his first intervi...Show More
12. Public Official A
Remember when the governor of Illinois supposedly tried to sell President Obama’s Senate seat? Or, how the same ex-governor got a “You’re fired” from Donald Trump on 'The Celebrity Apprentice'? New from WBEZ Chicago, 'Public Official A' uncovers the ...Show More
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13. Curious City
Ask questions, vote and discover answers about Chicago, the region and its people. From WBEZ.
Most Recommended Episode
Chicago’s Tornado-Proof Delusion
13:29 | May 5th, 2019
1 RECOMMENDATION
Yes, tornadoes can hit Chicago. Why do so many people think otherwise?
14. Shannon Cason's Homemade Stories
Homemade Stories is short stories and commentary for writer/storyteller, Shannon Cason.Homemade Stories is a podcast hosted by Shannon Cason, a powerful voice on the national storytelling front. Cason lays out his life for the listener, blessings and...Show More
Most Recommended Episode
20:10 | Oct 12th, 2017
1 RECOMMENDATION
A live story about my most memorable neighbors to date. This live story was also featured in the Moth Book, All These Wonders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
15. The Trouble
Trouble — we've all been in it. Some more than others. Some worse than others. Award-winning storyteller Shannon Cason has faced a few problems of his own. Now he talks with others about getting in, and out, of trouble of all stripes.
Latest Episode
42:17 | Oct 5th, 2018
Tricia has been trying to get pregnant for 10 years. She talks about her desire for motherhood and then walks us through one last IVF cycle.
16. Nerdette Recaps Game Of Thrones With Peter Sagal
Peter Sagal of Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me joins Greta Johnsen and Tricia Bobeda of Nerdette weekly to scrutinize the latest Game of Thrones episode.
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17. Do Listen Twice
To celebrate the iTunes release of Mike Birbiglia's movie Don't Think Twice, host Ira Glass presents a podcast miniseries featuring his favorite stories that Birbiglia has told on This American Life over the years. https://itunes.com/dontthinktwice
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18. The Pie
Economists are always talking about The Pie – how it grows and shrinks, how it’s sliced, and who gets the biggest shares. Join host Tess Vigeland as she talks with leading economists from the University of Chicago about their cutting-edge research an...Show More
19. WBEZ's Worldview
WBEZ's global affairs program. Featuring in-depth conversations about international issues and their local impact. Also, foreign film reviews and human rights commentaries. Hosted by Jerome McDonnell.
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20. Written Inside
Cockroaches. Clean freaks. Cardboard pianos. Written Inside is a podcast about life inside a maximum-security prison cell.
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21. Every Other Hour
Last year in Chicago, there was a person shot about every other hour. So who picks up a gun, and why? Stories from a yearlong WBEZ project.
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What Will It Take To Roll Back Chicago’s Gun Violence?
07:21 | Dec 20th, 2017
Two years into Chicago’s surge in gun violence, WBEZ asks: What’s being tried, is it working, and what’s next?
22. On Background: WBEZ's Politics Podcast
On Background is WBEZ Chicago’s weekly political podcast. Each week, our top-notch team of political reporters brings you the backstory on the week’s big story. We’ll take you inside the back rooms of Chicago and Illinois government to explain the st...Show More
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23. Adventures in Urban Eating: Steve Dolinsky's podcast
Interviews, reports and lively discussions with the world's top food and wine experts. Hosted by the 12-time James Beard Award winning Chicago-based food journalist who is always curious about what we eat and drink.
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Podcast: West Town Tavern cookbook authors talk Spring food & wine inspiration
0:00 | Mar 23rd, 2011
West Town Tavern book.mp3Susan and Drew Goss (pictured) have been fixtures on the Chicago food scene for as long as I can remember.
24. WBEZ's Clever Apes
“Clever Apes” is a nano-sized show with a cosmic scope. It tells the stories of the Chicago-area’s rich scientific community, its quirky characters and the fascinating, often mind-bending questions they’re out to answer.
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25. Hit it or Quit it
Music news, gossip, interviews and the weather from the underground.