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S-Town
A gently compelling documentary about the life and death of an eccentric horologist in Alabama.
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Our Man in the Middle East
Jeremy Bowen looks back on his 25 years covering the Middle East for the BBC, and tells a surprisingly personal history of the region.
bbc.co.uk/programmes
The Cinemile
Husband and wife Dave and Cathy go to the cinema every week, then record their discussion on the walk home.
thecinemile.com
The Nod
A refreshingly humorous blend of documentary and discussion on black American life.
gimletmedia.com/the-nod
Made of Human
Danish stand-up Sofie Hagen’s conversations with guests focus on mental health and human fallibility.
madeofhumanpodcast.com
Ear Hustle
This exciting new podcast is made by, and about, the inmates of San Quentin prison, California.
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Nancy
Kathy Tu and Tobin Low go all out to cover every aspect of LGBTQ culture.
wnyc.org/shows/nancy
The Butterfly Effect
Jon Ronson’s multipart narrative exploration of the quiet revolution in how the porn industry works.
jonronson.com/butterfly
Song Exploder
Host Hrishikesh Hirway invites his musical guests to dissect their own songs, layer by layer.
songexploder.net
Criminal
Truly the best, and most responsibly reported, true-crime podcast. From Phoebe Judge and Lauren Spohrer.
thisiscriminal.com
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This article appears in the 08 Dec 2020 issue of the New Statesman, Christmas special