See my list of best podcasts of 2024 here and the best true-crime podcasts here. And let me know which interview podcasts you think should be on the list in the comments!
Tosh Show
You might remember comedian Daniel Tosh for his stand-up specials and his long-running Comedy Central show Tosh.0, which featured satirical internet video commentary. For his podcast Tosh Show, he is doing the opposite of what almost every comedian is doing (interviewing celebrities and other comedians) and instead interviewing the people in his everyday life, the most normal people he can find. His airstream guy, his son’s music teacher, his wife’s gynecologist. The conversations are so quick, funny, and fascinating, proof that Tosh is skilled enough to make anyone seem like the most fascinating person in the world for even just a few minutes. He breaks the rules in other ways: sharing audio of his son reading stories and sending a gift to all of his guests. (It’s always something—used—from his home that he no longer wants.)
From Now On
From Now On is hosted by Lisa Phillips, former model and current talent scout who has navigated the complexities of the entertainment industry. Lisa is also, importantly, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein. This podcast dives head first into stories of abuse and recovery, and Lisa, someone who personally and deeply understands abuse, especially in regards to workplace and industry power struggles, is the perfect host. Although it doesn't look like a true crime or investigative podcast on its surface, it has had a real-world impact on crime. Because of it, several women who have been assaulted by the same man in the same way have come forward about him, and they said it was because of the show. Not all post Me-Too media has been able to do this, and my only guess as to why Lisa has is because of her open, emotional way of bringing them into her space. She makes them feel safe enough to let things out. Sometimes when I listen to From Now On, I cannot believe what I’m hearing.
Strangers on a Bench
For his podcast Strangers on a Bench, singer-songwriter Tom Rosenthal has been strolling though London parks with his recorder going up to strangers on benches for conversations, and we get to eavesdrop. Because the guests are often anonymous, they often get incredibly personal, saying things you probably have never heard anyone say on a podcast, and I don’t think that most people would say if Tom (who obviously is a warm, charming, hospitable host) were to use a more traditional format. One woman opens up about visiting her deceased husband and daughter at the cemetery. Another talks about her emotional relationship with keeping things clean. Another about his inability to break the cycle of incarnation in his family. I love Strangers on a Bench because it teaches us a new way to get to know people, and because it’s a reminder that everyone is thinking interesting thoughts on those benches. Also because I’m nosy. Queue the cheesy music: On these benches, there are no strangers…
The Worst Podcast
The Worst Podcast is clearly selling itself short on purpose, it is one of the best interviews shows to emerge from 2024. Award-winning filmmaker Alan Zweig hosts, and comes to the mic cranky every time, asking his guests (whom he never knows anything about—first up? Paul and Janie Tompkins) to tell them about the worst things in life. Alan has thrown the interview rule book out the window. He argues with his guests and his producer and gets extremely personal with us; maybe too personal. He’s not trying to be liked, and for that you will love him. That first episode with Paul and Janie is really, really good. And if you love Anna Sale (see above), there’s a great interview with her.
Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso
On Talk Easy, Sam Fragoso has thoughtful, long-form conversations that don’t feel like interviews at all, but deep dives into the minds of his guests artists, activists, and politicians. Each conversation has a narrative arc and feels like a meditation: Sam is curious and empathetic, and he does his research.
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