This year, podcasts got funnier, sharper, and even more niche. Our recommendations here pass a vigorous audio smell test. First, the arrival of a new podcast episode must send you into an ethical quandary: How do I get out of at least some of my obligations today to listen to this? Second, you must be able to recommend this to a colleague with the knowledge that your reputation is at stake. A podcast that teaches you how to prepare your taxes by hand might blow your hair back, but it's doubtful you'll recommend it to anyone aside from your accountant. Third, we recused ourselves from ranking any podcasts produced by The Atlantic , including Radio Atlantic and The Atlantic Interview . Finally, the podcast world, like any other sphere, is about what have you done for me lately . The best shows don't paint themselves into a corner. They evolve and progress or risk their listeners hitting "unsubscribe." Podcasts, like cowboys, shouldn't get fenced in. These shows generated maximum buzz, kept us refreshing our apps, broke boundaries, and made our future selves romanticize the golden years of podcasting. 50. Alone: A Love Story With decades of producing under her belt,… Read full this story
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