37 Best Escapism Podcasts

1. Lights Out

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Want to explore the darkest depths of humanity and horror, but don't know how? Let the guys over at Lights Out guide you through the seedy underbelly of true crime and the mysteries of the paranormal. Kill the lights. Join the dark and twisted journey. Sit back and try to relax, as Josh and Ian take you through the darkest of tales— from the natural world to the unnatural, from the known to the unknown. Lights Out is a mixed bag of killers, cults, cryptids, hauntings, the occult, demonic possessions, and alien abductions. Escape into the corners of madness and mayhem...more Host Austin Lee
Producer/Network Mile Higher Media & Audioboom Studios
Email ****@milehigher.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 11.6KTwitter 15.2KInstagram 44.6K Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. It's Just a Dream

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Hello and welcome to our podcast!During the quarantine, my best friend Elle and I would call each other every day to share the craziest dreams we had the night before. I remember looking forward to her phone call every day so I could hear about her newest adventures! We found solace escaping into each other dreams and forgetting about our problems for a while. We created this podcast with the hope of giving you that same comfort and escapism for a couple of hours every week, listening to our crazy and sometimes stupid dreams. Thanks for joining us and remember: It's Just a Dream!more Hosts Hawa M. Bah, Elle
Producer/Network Hawa M. Bah
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 7Instagram 153 Avg Length 116 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

3. Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations

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Drift into deep, restful sleep with the Tracks To Relax Sleep Meditations Podcast! The Perfect escape from stress, racing thoughts, and restless nights. Each episode is carefully crafted to guide you gently out of the noise and stress of the day and into a calm, peaceful state where sleep comes naturally. Through soothing narration, immersive soundscapes, and proven relaxation techniques, you'll find yourself unwinding effortlessly—whether you struggle with insomnia, anxiety, or simply need help switching off...more Hosts Alan, Nikki
Producer/Network Tracks To Relax
Email ****@trackstorelax.com
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 7.3KFacebook 670Twitter 458Instagram 516 Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

4. Moments Podcast

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A place for you to feel understood, a place for you to know you're never alone, a place to escape. This podcast dives deep into all of our wild thoughts and unexplainable emotions. I want this podcast to make you feel good, feel inspired and feel okay with being exactly where you are here and now. We all know the only moment that exists is now, so let's enjoy it. And let's talk mental health- and of course everything in-between. Welcome to The Moments Podcast: with Lexi Hidalgomore Host Lexi Hidalgo
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 5.5K Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

5. Escaping Reality

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In an effort to distract themselves from the world outside the window, friends watch and discuss reality competition shows. Life may be uncertain, but reality tv is always there for you. Get ready for deep dives, hot takes, and jokes deemed funny enough to keep in the episodes. This is how we're Escaping Reality. Follow along @EscapingRealityPod on Instagram & @EscRealityPod on Twitter!more Hosts Agie Cummings, Stacey Appiah-Opoku, Anna Tantillo
Producer/Network Escaping Reality
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 30Twitter 36Instagram 532 Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Wrestling Escape Pod

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This is the WRESTLING ESCAPE POD, a wrestling podcast featuring WRESTLING DAZE and TOMMY TOY TRAVELS designed to allow you to escape from your troubles and just enjoy the wacky world of wrestling.more Hosts Daze, Triple T
Producer/Network Wrestling Escape Pod
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 36Facebook 69.1K Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

7. Reality Escape Pod - Escape Rooms & Immersive Games

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A Room Escape Artist Production In a world gone digital, doing things in person is strangely revolutionary. Reality Escape Pod is an interview podcast diving deep with people who make the world's best immersive games and experiences: ARGs, puzzle hunts, tabletop games, theme parks, and of course, escape rooms. Our aim is to bring together different segments of the gaming world to share ideas between them. Hosts David Spira & Peih-Gee Law explore immersive gaming from all angles with a unique blend of curiosity, joy, and a deep appreciation of craft...more Hosts David Spira, Peih-Gee Law
Producer/Network David Spira & Peih-Gee Law
Email ****@roomescapeartist.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 141Facebook 3.1KTwitter 3.1KInstagram 3.4K Avg Length 66 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. Not Lost

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When both his popular culture podcast and long-term relationship come to an end, journalist Brendan finds he has the time — and freedom — to pursue his dream: a travel podcast where he goes places and learns about them by getting invited to a stranger's house for dinner. A friend joins him at each destination and they drink, dance, and eat their way from Montréal to Mexico City, often learning as much about themselves as the place they're visiting...more Host Brendan Francis Newnam
Producer/Network Pushkin
Email ****@pushkin.fm
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 546Facebook 22.9KTwitter 13.3KInstagram 29.8K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. ESCAPISM

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Escapism, the tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy. Escape into this selection of classic and modern downtempo remakes, masterfully compiled and mixed by Zack Mia. ****@zackmia.commore Host Zack Mia
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 15Facebook 11.6KTwitter 251Instagram 2.4K Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

10. License to Chill: The Margaritaville Podcast

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The Margaritaville Podcast is your weekly, 30-minute escape! Join longtime friends and tropical lifestyle enthusiasts, Ryan Middledorf and Patrick McDonald as they bring you engaging conversations from eclectic personalities and explore ways to live the Margaritaville lifestyle each and every day.more Hosts Ryan Middledorf, Patrick McDonald
Producer/Network Margaritaville
Email ****@siriusxm.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 60Facebook 2.7MTwitter 311.4KInstagram 746.4K Avg Length 24 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

11. The Lutheran Ladies' Lounge from KFUO Radio

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Have you scrolled through your podcasts, searching for one that catches your ear - a place you can escape to with inviting conversations, laughter, and fellowship with your Lutheran sisters? Look no further!Join Sarah, Erin, Rachel, and Bri on the sofa in the Lutheran Ladies Lounge, a podcast oasis for you, dear sisters, to sit, rest your feet, and stay a while. And on the way out, we'll check your lipstick.The Lutheran Ladies Lounge is produced by KFUO Radio and available wherever you get your podcasts.more Hosts Sarah Gulseth, Brianne Gerzevske, Erin, Rachel Bomberger
Producer/Network KFUO Radio - LCMS
Email ****@kfuo.org
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 99Facebook 13.6KTwitter 3.7KInstagram 1.7K Avg Length 56 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. The Sports Report with Marco Hernandez

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Sport is a form of escapism and in every day life, we need a distraction. This podcast is my way of expressing my thoughts on the sports world! Join me fellow fanatics in deep debates and interactive shows!more Host Marco Hernandez
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 4 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

13. BBC Gardeners' World Magazine Podcast

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Listen to gardening inspiration from some of the UK's most loved and well-respected gardening experts in the award-winning BBC Gardeners' World Magazine podcast. Enjoy growing advice throughout the year with our Conversations series. Join Monty Don, Frances Tophill, Adam Frost, Arit Anderson, Carol Klein and more for friendly gardening chat and informative discussion with the magazine team, perfect for everyone who enjoys gardening...more Producer/Network Immediate Media
Email ****@immediate.co.uk
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 870Facebook 599.7KTwitter 115.3KInstagram 558K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

14. Modern Escapism

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A weekly podcast where five friends talk pop culture from TV, Games, Movies, Books, Music, Wrestling, Comics, Podcasts and everything in between. Each week we discuss the news from the pop culture & media world as well as reviewing what media we've been consuming that week. Our main aim is to help our listeners procrastinate and get away from the real world for a couple of hours, have a laugh with us and hopefully come away with some fantastic recommendations. Join us every Thursday for a new episode and let's procrastinate together...more Hosts Kenneth Crawshaw, Jo Burgon, Andy Godwin, Michael Downie, Stig Stu
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 37Instagram 289 Avg Length 123 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

15. The Finale Pod

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We are breaking down your favorite TV finale episodes in what feels more like a watch party with your besties than your standard recap pod. Hear from Linnea, Alex, and Lauren—3 girls, across 3 time zones, in 3 major cities, with 3 wildly different views.If you've ever finished a season finale and thought to yourself 'This is where you leave us?!' then this podcast is for you...more Hosts Lauren Olerich, Linnea, Alexandra Conners
Producer/Network Alex, Linnea, and Lauren
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 31Instagram 256 Avg Length 96 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

16. Escape with Me Bookclub

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Come with us as we evade reality and escape into a new book. From mystery to romance to speculative fiction, we read books from all different kinds of books and love to get together and talk about these books.more Producer/Network Lunar Skulk Productions
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Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 3 Avg Length 68 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

17. The Bert Show

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Making your mornings bearable with the best morning radio show around! We're real and we're funny, and we do it all authentically. Whether it's the entertainment news, listener drama or a peek into our own lives, we serve the laughs while bringing you into our world so you can take a break and escape yours. Check back daily for new episodes with Bert, Kristin, Abby, Cassie, Tommy & the entire Bert Show Cast! Be a part of the show: call us toll free at 1-855-BertShow or visit www.thebertshow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Bert Weiss, Kristin Klingshirn, Moe Mitch, Abby Murphy
Producer/Network Pionaire
Email ****@thebertshow.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 4.6K Avg Length 14 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

18. Harry Potter and the Sacred Text

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It's the English class you didn't know you missed and the meaningful conversations you didn't know you craved. Join Vanessa Zoltan and Matt Potts as they bring thought, reflection and laughter to Harry Potter; not just as novels, but as instructive and inspirational texts that will teach us about our own lives. Relive the magic of Harry Potter chapter by chapter as Matt and Vanessa explore themes such as commitment, revenge and forgiveness. This podcast creates time in your week to think about life's big questions...more Hosts Vanessa Zoltan, Matthew Potts, Casper ter Kuile
Producer/Network Not Sorry Productions
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 8.6KFacebook 13.1KInstagram 13.5K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

19. ATSW The Escape Pod

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In The Escape Pod we join our Heros, Don 'DellaSnooch'Sulski  Brady 'Big' Lovin and Dragon Buddy as they spend some time discussing what new in the pop culture news of the time, what is coming down the pike in video games, what is swirling around the rumor mill (the hot sheets), and as always they boys talk Starwars.The Escape Pod aint no Disney show, We're a little dirty, a few drinks in, ready to get into it, and we Always Do It Livemore Hosts Brady Lovin, Donald Sulski, Christopher Olson
Producer/Network Don "Della" Snooch and Brady "Big" Lovin
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 20Twitter 1.4KInstagram 250 Avg Length 92 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

20. The Alternate Timeline (Escapism)

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es·cap·ism - nounthe tendency to seek distraction and relief from unpleasant realities, especially by seeking entertainment or engaging in fantasy.The Alternate Timeline aka Escapism is where we hang out and talk about Superheroes/Comics, Gaming, and Anime. This podcast is for those looking to 'escape' with like-minded people. We get excited about the things we love that are fantasy, but are very real to us. We look forward to discussing the things we love and learning from the people. The goal is for people to have the opportunity to engage and hopefully be a part of something super cool!more Producer/Network Dennis Smith
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Twitter 111Instagram 144 Avg Length 78 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

21. Escaping Reality the Podcast

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For decades TV has been an escape from everyday life. We use reality tv to escape our jobs, children and most of our responsibilities. Born out of the pandemic with 2 friends who became coworkers. I'm Greg and I'm Demetria… Join us to Escape Realitymore Hosts Greg and Demetria, Greg, Demetria
Producer/Network Greg & Demetria
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 41Instagram 1.3K Avg Length 73 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Our Viewing Party

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Join us weekly as we cozy up and talk about our favorite comfort movies!! We're not here to give a critical analysis about The Godfather or break down the meaning of the newest Avatar movie(but slay if that's your thing!!) Every Wednesday we'll be talking about all things romcom, chick flick, nerdy escapism, feel good, comfy cozy vibes and we can't wait to get started. What's your ultimate comfort movie? There are no wrong answers in the realm of comfort films, and everyone is welcome to Our Viewing Party.more Hosts Maddy Berry, Tatiana Alvarez
Producer/Network Our Viewing Party
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 1Instagram 108 Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Things Could Be Worse

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Oversharing every detail of her personal life online is something that YouTube personality Bailey Dedrick has become very comfortable with. On this podcast, things aren't any different. She'll touch on topics such as toxic relationships, boys, spicy story-times, being an 'influencer', and everything far and in between. Bailey hopes that the lessons she has learned will help guide you towards becoming the best version of yourself. So sit back, relax, and let this show be an entertaining escape from whatever it is you might be going through!...and always remember, Things (truly) Could Be Worse.more Host Bailey Dedrick
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 2KInstagram 17.6K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

24. A-Okay! (A Pop Culture Podcast)

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You like Pop Culture?! ME TOO! The Idea of Escapism, could sum up a great portion of many peoples lives. Around here, we want to share those exciting thoughts, and dreams similar or not. Talking about many things from books, movies, videogames - pop culture in general! Great and positive things!Welcome to A-Okay Radio! Welcome to the A-Okay Podcast.So now, why don't we, Escape !more Host Nick
Producer/Network N.L
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 3Twitter 1Instagram 37 Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

25. PEOPLE Every Day

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Spend your happy hour with us! PEOPLE Every Day is the afternoon escape you need, taking you inside our newsroom each weekday for the latest in news, entertainment, lifestyle, and pop culture. Host Janine Rubenstein brings you PEOPLE's unparalleled access and reporting on the biggest stories of the day, from celebrity exclusives and sneak peeks, to inspiring stories about extraordinary people. Listen to People Every Day wherever you get your podcasts and don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode.more Host Janine Rubenstein
Producer/Network People
Email ****@meredith.com
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Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 396Facebook 13MTwitter 7.2MInstagram 14.9M Avg Length 26 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

26. Mentally Somewhere Else

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Need an escape? Us too. Whether it be because we are daydreamers or due to our undiagnosed ADD, you'll often find us 'Mentally Somewhere Else'. Join siblings and co-hosts Parker and Mercedes for a lighthearted conversational escape centered around life, relationships, pop culture, growing up, and friends' and fans' stories. We hope you go back to reality feeling entertained and inspired!more Hosts Parker Shaw, Mercedes Philkington
Producer/Network Mentally Somewhere Else
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 28Instagram 133 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

27. OUTBREAK GAMERS / ESCAPE POD

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Escape Pod, Join David Anthony and Tony Brown as we make our escape to take you to a place were you can find a great mix of interesting people in a fun and informative way, and maybe even learn something too.more Producer/Network Outbreak Micro Broadcasting Network
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 10Facebook 171Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 61 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

28. POP Pod Culture & Lifestyle

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Welcome to POP Pod, hosted by Anna and Bekah. Join them every week to tackle all the important topics like reality television, celebrity gossip, lifestyle, and current trends! Let's escape your problems and focus on something else. Follow on Instagram @poppodweekly. Episodes come out every Monday!more Producer/Network BNV Originals
Email ****@bnvmedia.ca
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 15Instagram 236 Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. The Space

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Join Casey Donovan on a mini escape each morning and evening with short meditations, motivations and tips to improve your day. It's mindfulness for everyone written by wellness expert, Amy Molloy . Follow the show @thespace_podcast on Instagram.more Host Casey Donovan
Producer/Network Nova Podcasts
Email ****@novafm.com.au
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 161Facebook 86.8KInstagram 15.1K Avg Length 5 min Format Bite size Get Email Contact

30. Cheer Up, Babe

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VJ Giulio brings you a podcast for your escapism needs. Anecdotes, stories and advice that will entertain as we become a better version of ourselves. So strap in CUBs, don't be a bummer and Cheer Up, Babemore Host VJ Giulio
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 62Facebook 1.2KTwitter 25 Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

31. Guilty Pleasure

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Welcome to the Guilty Pleasure Podcast! If your guilty pleasure is discussing piping hot celeb tea and watching reality TV, you're in the right place. I'm here to dive into Bravolebrities, reality stars, trending topics, and more every week to keep you abreast on fun entertainment news.more Host Ginger Booker
Email ****@sbcglobal.net
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Avg Length 58 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

32. Condé Nast Traveller Podcast

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Escape Routes with Condé Nast Traveller is our new podcast showcasing the magazine's most transportative travel storytelling. Let us take you to some of our favourite places, if only in your imagination, with the soul-lifting memoirs and daydream-worthy destinations of our most-loved travel stories, read aloud by the writers who penned them.more Host Divia Thani
Producer/Network Condé Nast Traveller
Email ****@condenast.com
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 233Facebook 340KTwitter 1.1MInstagram 2.4M Avg Length 16 min Format Short form Get Email Contact

33. Deep Dive Lounge

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Welcome to Deep Dive Lounge, the lowest Highbrow interview podcast on the internet. Every episode Oodles will interview his guest with the same 10 questions...So sit back, relax, light up a cigar and pour yourself a whiskey as you enter the Deep Dive Lounge.Part of the Modern Escapism Networkwww.modernescapism.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network Modern Escapism
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Reviews 5Twitter 1.7KInstagram 289 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. The Girly Whirly Show

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The Girly Whirly Show is presented by your favourite Girly Whirly, Sophie Murray.A weekly episode to escape from the world and enjoy some fun, girly chats that are light hearted, always encouraging and in a comfortable, safe space.A one woman podcast that will be a place to go for advice, somewhere to feel understood, and a space to find reassurance that you are never alone.Taking life with a pinch of salt by being able to laugh at ourselves, our past selves, our mistakes and our embarrassing moments...more Host Sophie Murray
Email ****@outsetagency.ie
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Instagram 474.2K Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

35. FantasyScape

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A weekly fantasy anthology podcast. Two experienced introverts ferrying you into escapism through the lens of fantasy storytelling.
Producer/Network Elara Ent
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36. The Dark Truth Podcast

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The Dark Truth Podcast is a podcast show based on science fiction, storytelling, folklore, true crime, and historical mysteries. It was founded on February 11, 2021 by singer-songwriter, YouTuber, and author Elizabeth Hepburn Conner. 'It's something meant for escapism,' says Elizabeth. 'A podcast for the creepy kids and the curious minds.'more Host Elizabeth Hepburn Conner
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37. Tipsy Ducks

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Three Disney Dazed Travel Advisors sharing adventure everywhere!Goals of our show: Add value by presenting relevant travel topics … at Disney & the entire planet, wherever we or our clients go. Share recommendations to guide your trips Encourage you to travel Discuss our clients questions so others can benefit We are excited to talk about Disney & travel so we think you must be too!Join us for a little escapism … it's good for you!more Producer/Network Tipsy Ducks
Email ****@gmail.com
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 5 Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact