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I’m Not a Monster Presents: Where Is Austin Tice?
It has been 14 years since US marine turned journalist Austin Tice went missing in Syria. Much has changed in the embattled nation since then – not least the end of Bashar al-Assad’s regime – but Tice is yet to be found. In this series, Josh Baker and Sara Obeidat uncover crucial new evidence, some of which has already made headlines. Sensitive and highly suspenseful. Hannah J Davies
Widely available, episodes weekly
Drive Thru Magic
Fans of Heated Rivalry will surely love this new queer indie drama pod written by and starring Briggon Snow (The Bright Sessions), with Daniel J Kim (Cobra Kai) as his fellow lead. Its irresistible, bite-size instalments – set at a drive-thru takeaway – fizz with young love, while also tackling tough topics such as grief and dementia. HJD
Widely available, episodes weekly
Jane Austen Stories: Emma
A second series of sharp Regency lit from the Noiser podcast stable, as narrated by the ever-charming Julie Andrews. This unabridged version of the novel about a committed meddler and matchmaker (described by Austen as “a heroine whom no one but myself will much like”) has original music and immersive sound design to boot. HJD
Widely available, episodes weekly
Fault Line: Haditha
Film-maker Michael Epstein hasn’t been able to forget the Haditha massacre of 2005, when 24 unarmed civilians were slain by US marines. His dedication to pursuing the true story behind a shocking chapter of the Iraq war is clear in this iHeart show, as he expertly pulls on forgotten threads, drawing on years of investigation and interviews. HJD
Widely available, episodes weekly
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End of the World
The zombie apocalypse alarm goes off and broadcasting mates Dan Noble and Will Short get a comedian into their bunker to chat about their survival plan of action. What would be your weapon of choice? Who would you sacrifice? Emmanuel Sonubi is the first to get very enthusiastically stuck in, with future guests including Olga Koch and Al Nash. Hollie Richardson
Widely available, episodes weekly
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