Approximately sectioned by topic & then in alphabetical order.
Film/TV/Celebrity
Blank Check with Griffin & David
Hosts: Griffin Newman & David Sims
“Not just another bad movie podcast, Blank Check reviews directors’ complete filmographies episode to episode. Specifically, the auteurs whose early successes afforded them the rare ‘blank check’ from Hollywood to produce passion projects. Each new miniseries, hosts Griffin Newman and David Sims delve into the works of film’s most outsized personalities in painstakingly hilarious detail.”
HeidiWorld: The Heidi Fleiss Story
Host: Molly Lambert
“How ambitious LA girl Heidi Fleiss rose to become a “Hollywood Madam” in the early 90s, and how she fell at the hands of American sexual hypocrisy. A kaleidoscopic look at sex, drugs, glamour and corruption in Los Angeles.”
Iconography
Hosts: Ayo Edibiri & Olivia Craighead
“Ayo Edebiri and Olivia Craighead are joined by guests to take deep dives into the lives and careers of the celebrities they stan.”
Law School
Hosts: Fran Hoepfner & Caroline Symons
“Fran and Caroline celebrate the career of Jude Law. Each episode highlights a different Jude Law film, which you love.”
Little Gold Men
Hosts: Vanity Fair team
“Little Gold Men is the inside story of Hollywood, from awards shows and red-carpet premieres to the hard work and whisper campaigns that get people there. Weekly episodes feature obsessive, expert conversations about the best of television and film, with special guest appearances from stars, creators, and critics. LGM also dives deep into Oscar history, and offers insight into all the other awards that make up Hollywood’s continual dash toward glitz and glory.”
Night Call
Hosts: Emily Yoshida, Molly Lambert & Tess Lynch
“Are you in need of company during those strange days and lonely nights? Every Monday, hosts Molly Lambert, Tess Lynch and Emily Yoshida, gather in dark rooms for a free jazz blend of pop culture theory, internet fascinations, and venture down a plethora of half-baked conspiracy theory rabbit holes. Drop us a line with your night call at 240-46-NIGHT or nightcallpodcast@gmail.com, and we’ll offer our best advice on life, love, and the coming apocalypse.”
This Had Oscar Buzz
Hosts: Joe Reid & Chris Feil
“Every week on This Had Oscar Buzz, film and entertainment writers Joe Reid and Chris Feil are going to be talking about a different movie that once upon a time had big-time Academy Award aspirations, and for one reason or another, it all went wrong.”
Who? Weekly
Hosts: Bobby Finger & Lindsey Weber
“A podcast dedicated to deciphering and celebrating pop culture’s greatest (and not-so-greatest) Whos and Thems. Everything you need to know about celebrities you don’t.”
You Are Good
Hosts: Sarah Marshall & Alex Steed
“You Are Good is a feelings podcast about movies hosted by Sarah Marshall and Alex Steed.”
You Must Remember This
Host: Karina Longworth
“You Must Remember This is a storytelling podcast exploring the secret and/or forgotten histories of Hollywood’s first century. It’s the brainchild and passion project of Karina Longworth (founder of Cinematical.com, former film critic for LA Weekly), who writes, narrates, records and edits each episode. It is a heavily-researched work of creative nonfiction: navigating through conflicting reports, mythology, and institutionalized spin, Karina tries to sort out what really happened behind the films, stars and scandals of the 20th century.”
Politics/History/Journalism
Citations Needed
Hosts: Nima Shirazi & Adam Johnson
“Citations Needed is a podcast about the intersection of media, PR, and power, hosted by Nima Shirazi and Adam Johnson.”
Maintenance Phase
Hosts: Michael Hobbes & Aubrey Gordon
“Debunking the junk science behind health fads, wellness scams and nonsensical nutrition advice.”
Tech Won’t Save Us
Host: Paris Marx
“Silicon Valley has a solution for everything, but who do its ideas really serve? Every Thursday, Paris Marx is joined by a new guest to critically examine the tech industry, its thought leaders, and the worldview it spreads. They challenge the notion that tech alone can drive our world forward by showing that separating tech from politics has consequences for us all, especially the most vulnerable. But if tech won’t save us, what will? This podcast isn’t simply about tearing tech down; it also presents radical ideas for tech designed for human flourishing instead of surveillance, acquisitions, or to boost stock prices. A better world is possible, and so is better technology.”
Trashfuture
Hosts: Riley, Milo Edwards, Hussein Kesvani, Nate Bethea, Alice Caldwell-Kelly
“a podcast about business success and making yourself smarter with the continued psychic trauma of capitalism by @raaleh, @HKesvani, @milo_edwards, @inthesedeserts and @aliceavizandum”
Trillbilly Workers’ Party
Hosts: Tarence Ray, Tom Sexton, Aaron Thorpe, Tanya Turner
“Futuristic Hillbilly Kitsch”
You’re Wrong About
Host: Sarah Marshall
“Sarah is a journalist obsessed with the past. Every week she reconsiders a person or event that’s been miscast in the public imagination.”
Comedy
Classroom Crush
Host: Rebecca Bulnes
“Classroom Crush is a podcast hosted by Rebecca Bulnes about the heartbreaking, embarrassing, formative memories of childhood crushes. Every week Rebecca talks to an interesting guest about one of their most memorable crushes from elementary to high school, and also one of her own crushes because she needs to figure out when/why it all went wrong.”
Off Menu with Ed Gamble and James Acaster
Hosts: Ed Gamble & James Acaster
“Comedians Ed Gamble and James Acaster invite special guests into their magical restaurant to each choose their favourite starter, main course, side dish, dessert and drink. Ever wanted to eat your dream meal? It’s time to order Off Menu.”