10 Podcasts like You’re Wrong About
From Princess Diana to the OJ Simpson trial to the satanic panic, You’re Wrong About hosts Sarah Marshall and Michael Hobbes bring journalistic rigour and great banter to any topic they cover. A blend of history, pop culture, commentary, and comedy, You’re Wrong About has paved the way for a re-examination of commonly held beliefs, famous moments, and Sarah’s favourite topic: the “maligned women of the 90s”. If you can’t get enough of the podcast, don’t despair — both Sarah and Mike have started other podcast projects, and there are lots more shows covering history, cultural mysteries, conspiracies, and even the 90s to dive into. So if you’re looking for podcasts similar to You’re Wrong About, check out the great pods on this list, curated with recommendations from the Podyssey community.
Last Updated: Jan 6th, 2022
1. Maintenance Phase
Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.
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59:37 | Sep 13th, 2022
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Do we even need to write a description? It's the Goopisode! Support us:Hear bonus episodes on PatreonDonate on PayPalGet Maintenance Phase T-shirts, stickers and moreLinks!How Goop’s Haters Made ...Show More
2. Stuff They Don't Want You To Know
From UFOs to psychic powers and government conspiracies, history is riddled with unexplained events. You can turn back now or learn the Stuff They Don't Want You To Know ... an audio podcast from iHeartRadio.
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52:48 | May 18th, 2022
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In 2014 a group of people looking for their missing coworker stumbled across a run-down building in Ibadan's Soka forest. While they didn't find their coworker, they did find a horrific scene: multipl...Show More
3. A Problem Squared
Matt Parker and Bec Hill present: A Problem Squared. A podcast dedicated to solving problems of all kinds, such as, "What should I listen to right now?". A Podcast Squared. First one's free. You're welcome.
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008 = Height Matters and Dish Splatters
52:18 | Jun 30th, 2020
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- Why are kitchen counters one-size-fits-all? - Are the recorded surface areas of countries 3D? - Why don't plastic things dry in the dishwasher? Special thanks to: Gareth and Kiruna (@garethandkiruna...Show More
4. You're Dead To Me
The comedy podcast that takes history seriously. Greg Jenner brings together the best names in comedy and history to learn and laugh about the past.
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51:36 | Aug 27th, 2021
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Greg Jenner and his guests uncover the gruesome truths behind some of our most-loved fairy tales that have kept children and adults enchanted for centuries. In comedy corner, we have the wickedly funn...Show More
5. Do Go On
A fact based comedy podcast. Each week Melbourne comedians Matt Stewart, Jess Perkins and Dave Warneke take it in turns to research a topic and report back to the class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....Show More
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336 - Shane Warne: The King of Spin
2:25:38 | Mar 30th, 2022
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This week's episode is about the life of Shane Warne aka the Sheikh of Tweak, aka The Sultan of Spin. RIP King!Come to our live podcasts in April: https://www.trybooking.com/BXSIVSupport the show and ...Show More
6. Ologies with Alie Ward
Volcanoes. Trees. Drunk butterflies. Mars missions. Slug sex. Death. Beauty standards. Anxiety busters. Beer science. Bee drama. Take away a pocket full of science knowledge and charming, bizarre stories about what fuels these professional -ologists'...Show More
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Awesomeology (GRATITUDE) with Neil Pasricha
1:26:23 | Nov 24th, 2020
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Gratitude: what’s the deal? Does it really make us happier? Even when the world seems terrible? Or is being appreciative a bunch of hokey flim-flam? Author Neil Pasricha started a blog of 1000 Awesome...Show More
7. Behind the Bastards
There’s a reason the History Channel has produced hundreds of documentaries about Hitler but only a few about Dwight D. Eisenhower. Bad guys (and gals) are eternally fascinating. Behind the Bastards dives in past the Cliffs Notes of the worst humans ...Show More
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8. Decoder Ring
Decoder Ring is the show about cracking cultural mysteries. In each episode, host Willa Paskin takes a cultural question, object, or habit; examines its history; and tries to figure out what it means and why it matters.
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40:39 | Jul 13th, 2020
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The Karen, a white woman who surveys, inconveniences, and terrorizes, service workers and people of color is a relatively new term in the culture, but her character type has been with us for centuries...Show More
9. History of the 90s
On History of the 90’s we’ll travel back in time through the stories that defined a decade. The last 10 years of the 20th century was a time like no other, from Columbine to Ruth Bader Ginsburg to Seinfeld, Air Jordan, and the Spice Girls …if it happ...Show More
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Tracy Latimer - Mercy Killing or Murder | 10
43:39 | Nov 13th, 2019
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In October 1993, Saskatchewan farmer, Robert Latimer, pumped exhaust fumes into the cab of a pickup truck ending the life of his severely disabled 12-year-old daughter. He claimed it was a mercy kill...Show More
10. You Are Good
A feelings podcast about movies.
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The Texas Chain Saw Massacre w. Brad Bannon
1:22:52 | Aug 18th, 2021
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Our family's always been in meat. Join us and our pal Brad Bannon for a conversation about The Texas Chain Saw Massacre. Whether you're an avid fan or a person who will never see this movie, we assure...Show More