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Podcasts and audio fiction (The Magnus Archives, Hardcore History). · 36 ranked from 547 mentions

Ranking: consensus = (n·s + k·μ) / (n + k); n = trust-weighted mentions, s = trust+time-weighted sentiment, μ = category mean, k = max(30, median n)

1. 1The Rest is HistoryA highly acclaimed British history podcast hosted by two historians known for their erudite yet accessible storytelling.25 mentionsconsensus 92
2. 2Your Own Backyard17 mentionsconsensus 91
3. 3What Went Wrong14 mentionsconsensus 90
4. 4Sea of Lies14 mentionsconsensus 90
5. 5Valley Heat15 mentionsconsensus 90
6. 6Serial12 mentionsconsensus 90
7. 799% Invisible11 mentionsconsensus 90
8. 8If Books Could Kill15 mentionsconsensus 90
9. 9Swindled19 mentionsconsensus 90
10. 10Ologies13 mentionsconsensus 89
11. 11In the Dark13 mentionsconsensus 89
12. 12Bear Brook17 mentionsconsensus 89
13. 13Reply All12 mentionsconsensus 89
14. 14The Magnus Archives11 mentionsconsensus 89
15. 15You're Wrong About16 mentionsconsensus 89
16. 16Casefile True Crime10 mentionsconsensus 89
17. 17Scamanda10 mentionsconsensus 89
18. 18You're Dead to Me14 mentionsconsensus 89
19. 19Noble15 mentionsconsensus 89
20. 20Fall of Civilizations16 mentionsconsensus 89
21. 21Stuff You Should Know17 mentionsconsensus 89
22. 22CriminalA highly-regarded true crime podcast hosted by Phoebe Judge, praised for its professional production and unique approach to the genre.21 mentionsconsensus 89
23. 23Hunting WarheadWidely considered a masterpiece of investigative true crime podcasting, praised for its stellar reporting and gripping, binge-worthy…20 mentionsconsensus 88
24. 24In Our Time16 mentionsconsensus 88
25. 25Lore12 mentionsconsensus 88
26. 26Revolutions11 mentionsconsensus 88
27. 27HeavyweightA highly acclaimed narrative podcast hosted by Jonathan Goldstein that explores personal histories and helps individuals find closure for…26 mentionsconsensus 87
28. 28Hidden Brain10 mentionsconsensus 87
29. 29This American Life15 mentionsconsensus 86
30. 30Impact Winter10 mentionsconsensus 86
31. 31S-TownA highly acclaimed but polarizing podcast known for its novelistic character study and high production value.22 mentionsconsensus 85
32. 32Small Town Murder10 mentionsconsensus 85
33. 33Maintenance Phase17 mentionsconsensus 84
34. 34Behind the BastardsA popular history and comedy podcast that explores the lives of the worst people in history.25 mentionsconsensus 82
35. 35This Is Actually Happening11 mentionsconsensus 82
36. 36Radiolab15 mentionsconsensus 81