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The best podcasts of 2026 so far
Surreal genius from Harry Hill, trailblazing women and a passionate ode to an incredible New York rapper – these are the best listens from the last six months
TL;DR
- Harry Hill's surreal new comedy series is a standout, best experienced in its video format.
- A true-crime series from The Guardian investigates the murder of Clifton Lewis and the wrongful conviction of Alex Villa, uncovering flaws in the legal system.
- Anita Rani hosts an interview series focusing on rebellious women who have broken boundaries.
- A BBC Studios and SiriusXM podcast explores the minutiae of the modern world to tell the story of US shames and triumphs.
- An intergenerational book club podcast discusses both new novels and classics.
- A 10-episode series profiles Michael Thompson, a former Aryan Brotherhood leader who turned his back on the gang.
- Reporter Lucy Greenwell investigates a childhood memory of a found newborn baby, uncovering secrets and abandonment.
- M Gessen explores their cousin Allen's involvement in a dark world of abduction and deceit in an introspective true crime series.
- Sean Bean hosts a heartwarming birdwatching podcast filled with expert and celebrity interviews.
- A podcast pays tribute to the influential hip-hop artist MF Doom, exploring his life and final years in West Yorkshire.