25 Best Guardian Podcasts

1. Today in Focus

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Hosted by Nosheen Iqbal and Michael Safi, Today in Focus brings you closer to Guardian journalism. Combining personal storytelling with insightful analysis, this podcast takes you behind the headlines for a deeper understanding of the news, every weekdayMORE Hosts Helen Pidd, Michael Safi
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2. Football Weekly

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James Richardson and the Football Weekly pod squad bring you a twice-weekly dose of puns and punditry, news and analysis from the Premier League and beyond.
Hosts Max Rushden, Barry Glendenning
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Twitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 56 min Get Email Contact

3. Full Story

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You've seen the headlines, now hear the Full Story. Every weekday, join Guardian journalists for a deeper understanding of the news in Australia and beyond. 
Hosts Reged Ahmad, Nour Haydar
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 23 min Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

4. Politics Weekly UK

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Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week's political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcastsMORE Hosts John Harris, Jonathan Freedland, Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey, Gaby Hinsliff
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Apple Rating 4.2/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 27 min Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

5. Australian Politics

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In the Australian Politics podcast, Katharine Murphy and Guardian Australia's political team examine what's happening in Australian politics and why it matters to you
Host Karen Middleton
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 33 min Since May 2016 Get Email Contact

6. Science Weekly

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Twice a week, the Guardian brings you the latest science and environment news. This podcast, brought to you by The Guardian, dives deep into the latest scientific breakthroughs and environmental news. Stay informed on cutting-edge research and discoveries that are shaping our world.MORE Hosts Hannah Devlin, Ian Sample, Nicola Davis
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Apple Rating 4.3/5 Avg Length 20 min Get Email Contact

7. The Audio Long Read

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The Audio Long Read podcast is a selection of the Guardian's long reads, giving you the opportunity to get on with your day while listening to some of the finest journalism the Guardian has to offer, including in-depth writing from around the world on immigration, crime, business, the arts and much moreMORE Hosts Samira Shackle, Tom Lamont, Sophie Elmhirst, Samanth Subramanian, Imogen West-Knights, Sirin Kale, Daniel Trilling, Giles Tremlett, Helen Pidd
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8. We Need to Talk About...

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We are always looking for ways to amplify supporters' voices, hear your reflections on the big news stories of the moment, and connect our readers with our newsroom. We hope that this monthly podcast will enable us to do just this providing a platform for journalists, Guardian supporters and industry experts to come together to discuss the issues that matter most.MORE Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 47 min Get Email Contact

9. Chips with everything

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Why are teens shoplifting makeup and posting their hauls to Tumblr? How can a blind man run a marathon through the desert with just an iPhone? And what happens to your social media profiles after you die? Week on week we answer questions just like these on our digital culture podcast, Chips with Everything.MORE Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 29 min Get Email Contact

10. Close Encounters

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In this podcast, journalist and sex educator Alix Fox visits individuals and couples who have something interesting to say about their past and present loves, taking us through their sexual encounters from the first time to the last. It will be messy, sometimes sticky and often downright rude. So you might want to wear headphonesMORE Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.3/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 28 min Get Email Contact

11. Reverberate

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The Guardian's Chris Michael explores incredible stories from around the world about when music shook history. Each episode focuses on a turning point in a city's story, as told through a song that sparked a moment and reveals the deeper social and political issues that shaped these pivotal eventsMORE Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.8/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 24 min Since Jan 2021 Get Email Contact

12. Small Changes

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Small Changes is a podcast series of one-on-one interviews with people who've seen a problem in the world and set out to change it -often in small and unexpected ways
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 27 min Since Jan 2011 Get Email Contact

13. Innermost

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A podcast about strangers and their secret lives. Each week, callers tell Leah Green what's going on behind closed doors.
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Apple Rating 4.7/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 24 min Get Email Contact

14. Forgotten Stories of Football

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The best football stories you've probably never heard before, written by some of the world's leading sports journalists. Spanning over 100 years of sporting history from across the footballing planet, the stories are narrated by leading actors and feature-rich sound design and specially composed musicMORE Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.6/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 19 min Get Email Contact

15. Temporary

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Caught in Australia's campaign to 'stop the boats' were 30,000 people who landed, only to enter a legal limbo. Temporary is an eight-part podcast series that showcases stories from those seeking asylum in AustraliaMORE Host Sisonke Msimang
Producer/Network The Guardian
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Apple Rating 4.4/5Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 22 min Get Email Contact

16. The Guardian UK: Culture Podcast

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The Guardian's UK Culture podcast features the best of our original writing, drama, reviews and news. Our latest series is Adulting, the Guardian's first foray into original podcast content
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Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 32 min Since Sep 2006 Get Email Contact

17. Guardian Football Weekly

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Max Rushden and the Football Weekly pod squad bring you a twice-weekly dose of puns and punditry, news and analysis from the Premier League and beyond throughout the 2017-18 season
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18. The Guardian Books podcast

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The Guardian Books podcast is our weekly look at the world of books, presented by Claire Armitstead, Richard Lea, and Sian Cain. In-depth interviews with authors from all over the world, discussions, and investigations make this the perfect companion for readers and writers alike.MORE Hosts Claire Armitstead, Richard Lea, Sian Cain
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Facebook 8.9MTwitter 10.7MInstagram 5.9M Avg Length 35 min Get Email Contact

19. The Story from the Guardian

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The Story podcast is dedicated to our finest audio documentaries, investigations and long form stories
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20. The Guardian's Token

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Starting in Australia and now in the UK, Token is a podcast about marginalised identities. But it's fun - we promise. We talk about race, gender, sexuality, culture, politics and whatever else makes you feel like a token in today's world. The only constants are fun, frank discussion and the freedom to politely ask awkward questionsMORE Producer/Network The Guardian
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21. The Start

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The Start is a podcast about artistic beginnings, as told by great artists of our time. Focusing on one piece, they share how these early moments of creativity shaped them, the influence it had on their subsequent work, and what the piece now means to them in retrospectMORE Producer/Network The Guardian
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22. Reach and Frequency Podcast

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The Guardian Advertising team take a look at the world of media and advertising and the stuff that shapes it.
Producer/Network The Guardian Advertising
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