If there is one place where life is certainly stranger than fiction, it is here in New York City
Here is our selection of the best podcasts based in New York that cover some of the most amazing true stories, tackle pop culture's greatest mysteries, dive into food we love and more.
WBEZ
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If you haven't heard of This American Life, then welcome to one of the most beloved podcasts for the past eight years, recorded right here in NYC. Every week, host Ira Glass presents compelling stories centered around a different theme.
New York Times
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The Daily brings listeners stories from top journalists for twenty minutes a day, five days a week. It covers current issues as well as stories that no one saw coming from hard-hitting questions about coronavirus to The Woman Who Might Find Us Another Earth.
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With 317 episodes and counting, you will never get bored diving into the rich and curious New York City history with The Bowery Boys. They consider it a "romp down the back alleys of New York City."
Earwolf Productions
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1 phone call. 1 hour. No names. No holds barred. NYC comedian Chris Gethard gets super intimate with complete strangers without ever asking their name.
Forever Dog
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Matt Rogers hosts this sharp-witted show with Bowen Yang, the first Chinese-American and third openly gay male cast member of Saturday Night Live. This podcast provides highly entertaining commentary on all things culture.
Heritage Radio Network
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Journey through delicious culinary history from ancient Egypt to modern-day American cuisine.
WNYC Studios
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Hosted by New Yorker editor and Pulitzer Prize winner David Remnick, this weekly podcasts gives listeners a close look at issues as they unfold.
WNYC Studios
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From the book to the film to this podcast, chances are you've probably heard of Freakonomics. Much like its previous iterations, Stephen J. Dubner tackles subjects like the economics of sleep, what happens when everyone stays home to eat and more.
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The Moth podcast consists of true stories told by everyday people at live events typically hosted in New York. They've presented over 20,000 stories of human experience, told without notes, on a stage to standing-room-only crowds.
Complex Media
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Bronx natives Desus Nice and The Kid Mero take on pop culture with their unfiltered brand of comedy. The show interviews all types of people from athletes to actors and no one is safe from the "Bronx Bullies."
