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You can find a podcast about almost anything these days, but with great choice comes great mediocrityβyou might need a helping hand to find the podcasts worthy of your ear.
For more advice, check out our guides on how to listen to more podcasts and the best podcasts for kids. We've also removed links to Google's recently shuttered podcast app. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. Sneak a peek behind the curtain, as this podcast follows the trials and tribulations of Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos , the tech startup that promised to disrupt blood testing but disintegrated in the face of whistleblowers, inaccurate results, and fraudulent claims.
But The Dropout is a refreshingly clear recounting of the sordid tale, with season two tackling the trial. Anyone with an interest in hacking and cybercrime will appreciate this investigative podcast from Jack Rhysider. Densely packed and tightly edited, the show covers topics like Xbox hacking, a Greek wiretapping Vodafone scandal, and the impact of the NotPetya malware. Rhysider skillfully weaves informative narratives to unravel some complex issues and keeps things mostly accessible, though it may occasionally get a little too technical for some folks.
As cofounders of the Center for Humane Technology , they delve into the ethics of Big Tech, unpack the potential pitfalls, and try to imagine ways to harness technology for the good of humanity. Painstakingly researched, this podcast dives deep into the world of sound to explain everything from those sounds you always hear in movie trailers to car engines, choral music, the Netflix intro, and way beyond. Learn how iconic sounds were created, why certain sounds make us feel the way they do, and how sound enriches our lives in myriad ways.
