Political scandals, true crime, and Y2K.
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Craft is a tad bit more important to me than the stories themselves.
Established shows have the added burden of being ranked against prior seasons.
You will likely disagree with me, in which case, sure!
And with allthatsaid: I really enjoyed this year in podcasting!
Its a bit of a strange mix, but the effects are potent.
7.Headlong:Surviving Y2K
Dan Taberskis follow-up toMissing Richard Simmonsis a marvel and a gem.
Simply put, it makes the listener feel so many things.
Its the kind of podcast that youll remember for a long time.
6.30 for 30
The podcast version of ESPNs beloved documentary series really took a leap this year.
I wish there were more things in the world like it.
3.Caliphate
The New YorkTimes first serialized audio documentary is essential listening, full stop.
How does a person become radicalized?
What is the dark appeal of the Islamic State?
Who are we fighting, truly?
2.SerialSeason 3
Look, were never going back to the feverish pitch of the first season.
And probably for good reason: It was madness!
It was also awash with debates and controversies, a legacythat lingers, somewhat frustratingly, to this day.
But that was 2014, and this is now.
This year,Serialreturned with a vastly different approach and a significantly more soulful affair.
And how do the roles of reporter and citizen intersect?
It couldnt have been better timed, and it couldnt have felt more impactful.
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