Podcast Playlistwith Matt Galloway and Lindsay Michael

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A podcast recommendation chain full of surprising twists and turns

From random music factoids, to holes in the justice system, to questionable dating advice, this week's episode has a little bit of something for everyone.

Hot new podcasts for summer

A Pulitzer-Prize-winning podcast, a couple of newcomers, a rare genetic condition and an accidental financial coach — here are some of the best listens for June.

Podcasts for the true crime and mystery fans

You’ve heard about art heists. You’ve heard about bank heists. But what about maple syrup heists? We go behind the syrupy scheme that made millions. This week on Podcast Playlist, we bring you the best true crime podcasts to binge this winter.

From Beyoncé to Celine: podcasts about the mightiest women in music

Is it the raw talent or the intense dedication to performance? Or maybe it’s the attitude, the ‘IT’ factor, that charms audiences all around the world. From Aretha to Beyonce to Celine — we bring you podcasts about some of the mightiest women in music.

Podcasts about superfans and the icons they love

We bring you a slate of podcasts this week that explore all aspects of being a superfan.

Exploring the internet's many corners with Reply All's Alex Goldman and PJ Vogt

Alex Goldman and PJ Vogt created the podcast Reply All in 2014. Now, they are one of the biggest shows in the industry. They joined us in this episode to share some of their go-to podcasts and talk about their journey so far.

Eleanor McDowall of 'Radio Atlas' on translating podcasts

Eleanor McDowall, host of "Radio Atlas," joins us this week to share her favourite podcasts.

New and notable: April edition

How well do you handle rejection? What is the science behind loneliness? And what do you do when you discover you have a strange superpower? In this episode we explore all these questions and share some of this month's new and notable podcasts.

Hard conversations and favourite podcasts with Anna Sale of 'Death, Sex & Money'

In this episode we're sharing selections from Anna Sale, the host of WNYC's Death, Sex & Money. You'll hear from a 15-year-old drag queen on discovering and expressing their love for drag. And you'll hear how one podcast went to extreme lengths to solve a listener's mystery earworm.

Podcasting in the time of pandemic: producing new shows in isolation

With physical distancing and self-isolation in full swing, recording a podcast can be a challenge. But some of our favourite podcasters have found workarounds. Some have even created new shows to help pass the time and take our mind off things.

'Bad With Money' host Gaby Dunn on her finances, fans and favourite podcasts

'Bad With Money' host Gaby Dunn joins us this week to share her favourite podcasts.

Podcast picks from 'By the Book' hosts Jolenta Greenberg and Kristen Meinzer

These self-help-book-advice-taking veterans join us as guest curators. Featuring Still Processing, Risk!, The History Chicks, and Nicole Byer's Why Won't You Date Me?

Stories about where we live

This week we’re taking a closer look at our surroundings.

Leon Neyfakh on political scandals and his favourite podcasts

Leon Neyfakh is the co-creator of the podcasts Slow Burn and Fiasco — two shows that take a closer look at big political scandals from the past. In this episode he shares a clip from the latest season of Fiasco and some of his favourite podcasts.

New and notable: March edition

When was the last time you engaged in conversation with someone you knew didn’t like you? Someone who, not only doesn’t like you, but also doesn’t like your beliefs? How would you feel if you were put on a stage with that person and had a live conversation where you tried to work it out? This week we share that story and more!

From Beyoncé to Celine: podcasts about the mightiest women in music

Is it the raw talent or the intense dedication to performance? Or maybe it’s the attitude, the ‘IT’ factor, that charms audiences all around the world. From Aretha to Beyonce to Celine — we bring you podcasts about some of the mightiest women in music.

Podcasts for the true crime and mystery fans

You’ve heard about art heists. You’ve heard about bank heists. But what about maple syrup heists? We go behind the syrupy scheme that made millions. This week on Podcast Playlist, we bring you the best true crime podcasts to binge this winter.

New and notable podcasts, plus we have a new host!

This week — food insecurity across Ontario, the power of powders and pills, a surveillance of Ronan Farrow and more new podcasts.

Drum roll please. We have a new host: Nana aba Duncan

You may know Nana aba Duncan as the host of Fresh Air, the weekend morning program on CBC Radio 1 in Ontario. She’ll be with us until Lindsay Michael’s return.

Six great podcasts to get hooked on this winter

You can never have enough podcasts in your rotation. They keep us company when we’re alone with a sink full of dirty dishes, when we're folding laundry or heading to work. In this episode, we bring you some current favourites.

Podcasts about the joys and pressures of parenting

We bring you a list of podcasts that all delve raising others and what it's like to be raised. There are a lot of different approaches to being a parent, and we have all the angles covered.

Back by popular demand: January 2020

Settle in and get comfortable for a podcast binge. Here are a few must-listen episodes from some of our favourite podcasts.

Podcasts about the foods that remind us of home

We’re inviting you into the kitchen to sample some stories about food.

Why Elaine 'Lainey' Lui thinks celebrity worthsip is an 'ecosystem'

The creator of the widely successful Lainey Gossip blog speaks to Podcast Playlist about podcasting and putting yourself out there.

Elaine Lui of 'Lainey Gossip' on why we're so obsessed with Hollywood gossip

We're joined this week by Elaine Lui – founder and editor of LaineyGossip.com. She shares her favourite podcasts.