Latest news with #HJDWidely
The Guardian
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The wild tale of a multimillion-dollar CEO who got thrown in jail: best podcasts of the week
Following her hit podcast Scamanda, host Charlie Webster follows another twisty scandal. Candace Rivera built a flawless online brand as a divorced single mother, nurse and CEO of multimillion-dollar companies. But was any of it actually real? Webster unpicks what was happening behind the scenes and the events that ultimately led to this 'unicorn girl' being sentenced to a minimum of three years in prison. Hollie RichardsonWidely available, episodes weekly This collaboration between BBC Studios and American giants iHeart tells the true story of a grim murder in Texas and a woman, Sandy Melgar, wrongfully convicted for the death of her husband, Jim. In a genre where grieving relatives are often bit-part players, the presence of their daughter, Lizz, pushes it above the competition. Hannah J Davies Widely available, episodes weekly It's an uncertain moment for the podcast world, as Wondery's true-crime treats may soon be absorbed into the Amazon stable. In the meantime, enjoy what it does best: a ripped-from-the-headlines hoot about a French town where the mayor devolved his power to the local psychic. Mon dieu! Anna Richardson and Leo Schick host. HJDWidely available, episodes weekly Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion The Atlantic's podcast about Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath returns for a special 20th anniversary episode, and it's a stirring portrait of one family. Le-Ann Williams wants a better life for daughter Destiny, but – as host Vann R Newkirk II notes – 'maybe she's got it backwards … maybe they've got what other people are searching for'. HJDWidely available, out now Kavita Puri hosts a three-part series marking the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, and considering the events that preceded it – namely, Britain's often downplayed role in the war against Japan on the Asian front. There are even eyewitness testimonies, which are all the more impressive given just how long ago these events took place. HJDWidely available, episodes weekly
The Guardian
07-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
The Confessions of Meghan: best podcasts of the week
Fresh from teaching us the finer points of Victoria sponge-making and spaghetti presentation over on Netflix, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, releases her new podcast series: an ode to women entrepreneurs and her new As Ever lifestyle brand. Love her or hate her (and really, if you do, is it crucial to tell everyone all the time?), COAFF has all the hallmarks of an inspirational podcast hit: Diary of a SHE-EO, if you will. Hannah J DaviesWidely available, episodes weekly from Tuesday Australian politics fans will lap up this new six-parter from Guardian correspondent Sarah Martin about the country's richest person. Unfortunately, rather than using her immense wealth for good, mining mogul and Trump fan Gina Rinehart seems to have set her sights on becoming the nation's answer to Elon Musk. HJDWidely available, episodes weekly In its first season, this Pulitzer-winning podcast shone a light on long-term incarceration via the case of Philadelphian David Luis 'Suave' Gonzalez, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole at 17. It was a term later deemed unconstitutional, with this follow-up turning its attention to ex-prisoners' lives after release. HJDWidely available, episodes weekly from Monday Sign up to What's On Get the best TV reviews, news and features in your inbox every Monday after newsletter promotion Reliably top-tier funny chat from the longtime broadcasting pals in a podcast that reunites them after nine years. The aim is to admit what they still don't know – including Mel's revelation that, despite hosting Bake Off for seven years, she still can't make bread. Come for the confessions, stay for the unravelling hilarious conversations that follow. Hollie Richardson Widely available, episodes weekly Julian Shapiro-Barnum makes YouTube about 500% more wholesome with his kid-focused interview channel, Recess Therapy. Now he's started a spin-off podcast with breakout star Miles (aged seven), who is riveted by Area 51 and the Bermuda triangle – but isn't totally sure how an Airpod is supposed to go in your ear. HJDWidely available, episodes weekly
