Plot Twist! Podcast Recommendations

Podcasts that go in an unexpected direction, curated by Ben Kuebrich

Author

Arielle Nissenblatt at EarBuds
September 22, 2024

Podcast artwork for Ransom, Love and Radio, Believe in Magic, Canary, and Sweet Bobby

Curator:

👉🏽Ben Kuebrich (he/him)

Why this theme?

👉🏽I love it when a podcast makes me look back and think, “how did I miss that?” Those little moments of, “that didn't quite make sense,” that you ignore…that later make sense.

I also love stories that begin one way and then unravel into something completely different. This list contains both.

Podcast Picks

Ransom podcast cover art

In 1995, 12-year-old McKay Everett disappears from his home in Conroe, Texas. His father returns home and gets a call from a woman with a raspy voice demanding $500,000, but mysteriously, there are no signs of struggle or a break-in. It’s as if McKay has left on his own. But that's just the beginning. As the story unfolds, there are many twists along the way.

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Diane’s new neighbors annoy her by never shutting their curtains, but over the course of this 22-minute episode, Diane's relationship to her neighbors goes through a number of stages.

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Bhari, a teenage girl with a brain tumor, starts a charity for sick children that captures the attention of One Direction and the British media. But is Megan really ill? And where is all the money going?

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What begins as the investigation into one woman's assault brings up much larger questions. Who are the people we give the power to dole out justice?

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Sweet Bobby is an investigation into a catfisher that leads to someone completely unexpected.

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Community

💡Solutions From The Multiverse hosts Adam and Scot bat around new and wild ideas every week. Adam brings the theory, and Scot probes the edges of each topic with questions and jokes. These quick and fun episodes are meant to open your mind and change the world.

🗳️Hosted by Errin Haines, The Amendment engages prominent figures in thought-provoking discussions surrounding gender, politics, and power. The podcast serves as a reminder of the unfinished work of our democracy — while adding the much needed asterisks to America’s most pressing political conversations.

⭐Podcasthon is a non-profit initiative that invites podcast hosts from all over the world to dedicate a single episode of their show to a charity of their choice. These episodes will be released simultaneously in mid-March 2025, creating a powerful wave of inspiring, awareness-raising audio content globally.

🎙️ On Wisdom Shared with Carole Blueweiss, meet the experts on the frontlines: individuals with first-hand experiences facing a range of challenges. Their personal stories not only provide unique insights but also open up new possibilities for how we navigate our own lives.

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Podcast news from Podnews

  • Happy 20 year anniversary to the word “podcast”, which was proposed on September 16, 2004 by Dannie J Gregoire on a mailing list.

  • “Without diversity, podcasting is incomplete and unsustainable.” The founder and CEO of Afros & Audio, Talib Jasir, has penned an open letter to the industry , asking for investment and support. “The podcast industry is still being built, brick by brick, and like any structure, if you neglect a crucial part, the entire foundation can collapse.” The 6th Annual Afros & Audio Festival is in mid-October.

  • The shortlist has been announced for the Independent Podcast Awards 2024.

  • In the US, podcasts are the most trusted media source for registered voters - beating newspapers, TV, AM/FM radio or social media.

Spotlight

The Breakout: Unleashing Personal Growth podcast cover art

A self-improvement podcast where Dr. Keri Ohlrich and Kelly Guenther from Abbracci Group interview thought leaders on personal growth, confidence building, and breaking through limiting beliefs. It’s a great fit for listeners passionate about career development and personal empowerment.