Your Next Podcast Obsession Starts Here
If you’re looking for your next “can’t stop listening” show, this month’s picks cover everything from true crime and cults to lighthearted comfort listens and slow-burn romance. Whatever mood you’re in, there’s something here worth hitting play on.
—— True Crime That Pulls You In ——
** The Teacher's Pet
A decades-old cold case in Australia involving a teacher whose wife vanished. This one is meticulous and haunting, unfolding piece by piece in a way that makes you feel like you’re part of the investigation. If you love immersive storytelling with real-world impact, start here.
** Root of Evil
A disturbing but fascinating look into the alleged killer behind the Black Dahlia case, told by his own family members. It’s dark, deeply personal, and explores inherited trauma in a way that lingers long after the episodes end.
—— Betrayal, Scams & Power Plays ——
** WeCrashed
The rise and fall of WeWork. It’s a story about ambition, ego, unchecked power, and the kind of charisma that can convince anyone of almost anything. If you’re fascinated by big personalities and bigger collapses, this one delivers.
** The Shrink Next Door
Manipulation, wealth, and a relationship that slowly turns into something far more sinister than it appears. It’s part psychological study, part slow-burn unraveling, and completely gripping.
—— Cults & Self-Help Gone Wrong ——
** Escaping NXIVM
An inside look at NXIVM and the psychology that pulls people into self-improvement groups that slowly shift into something much darker. It’s unsettling, fascinating, and deeply human, exploring how intelligent, well-meaning people can get caught in systems of control.
** American Scandal (specific seasons)
Not all cult-based, but certain seasons examine massive institutional betrayals where authority figures abused trust under the guise of leadership, morality, or reform.
—— Historical Events with Depth ——
** Slow Burn
Each season revisits a major U.S. political event, like the Watergate scandal or the Clinton-Lewinsky scandal, and dives into the context that often gets lost in headlines. It’s thoughtful, balanced, and gives you that “oh wow, I didn’t know that” feeling again and again.
** 1619
A powerful, beautifully produced exploration of Black American history and its ongoing impact. It’s educational without feeling academic... driven, deeply researched, and emotionally resonant.
—— Lighthearted & Comfort Listening ——
** Snacks
Celebrities and chefs talking about their favorite comfort foods, weird snack combinations, and nostalgic bites. It’s warm, funny, and surprisingly heartfelt; It's the kind of show that feels like hanging out with friends.
** Weirdly Helpful
Short, practical episodes offering small pieces of advice that are, well… weirdly helpful. Perfect for when you want something thoughtful but not heavy.
—— Romance & Emotional Escapes ——
** Modern Love
Real stories about love in all its forms: messy, beautiful, complicated, and unexpected. Narrated essays and intimate storytelling make this one easy to binge when you’re in the mood to feel something.
** Dirty John
Romance takes a dark turn in this binge-worthy series about deception inside a relationship. It’s part love story, part psychological thriller, and impossible to stop once you start.