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Fat Leonard is a true crime podcast that looks at the shocking unknown tale of Leonard Francis, a 350-pound defense contractor, who bribed U.S. Navy officers with cash, prostitutes and luxury items in return for fraudulent multi-million-dollar deals. The program is hosted by Wall Street Journal reporter Tom Wright.

Upon her death, Lucy Verdell's estranged grandmother leaves her four black velvet paintings of fairies. But not twinkly sprites - stoic beings with wings of light and grim intent. As Lucy investigates her family's connection to the artwork, she uncovers a web of believers who will do anything to reconnect Earth with the mysterious fairy world known as Hada.

A sea captain drags a barrel of water into the office of a shipping merchant. He's here on business, with a humble proposition. He opens the lid and reveals... a newt. Inspired by the work of Czech science fiction pioneer Karel Capek, Newts chronicles an alternate history of the 20th Century in which the western world discovers, exploits, educates, arms, and is ultimately overthrown by a species of highly intelligent amphibians. This globe-spanning tale of cause and effect is recounted in a mash-up of scenes, songs, film reels, and news clippings, all shared by a narrator trying to pinpoint the exact moment humanity's fate was sealed.

Captures authentic, hard-hitting and surprising stories of prison life, going even deeper into tales that have resonated with listeners around the world.

Musicians take apart their songs, and piece by piece, tell the story of how they were made. Each episode features an artist discussing a song of theirs, breaking down the sounds and ideas that went into the writing and recording.

The Snap Judgment radio show and podcast mixes real stories with killer beats to produce cinematic, dramatic, kick-ass radio. Snap's raw, musical brand of storytelling dares listeners to see the world through the eyes of another.

Exile Content Studios examines Jamal Khashoggi's murder. How did it originate, work, and impact you? Shoot the Messenger investigates Pegasus, its maker NSO Group, and the booming cyberwar industry.

Organizational psychologist Adam Grant takes you inside the minds of some of the world's most unusual professionals to discover the keys to a better work life.

TED Talks Daily brings you the latest talks in audio. Join host and journalist Elise Hu for thought-provoking ideas on every subject imaginable, from Artificial Intelligence to Zoology, given by the world's leading thinkers and creators.

Journalist Nicky Woolf peels back the layers of one of the most bizarre mysteries of the modern age. You'll hear about how the US agencies failed to agree even on the basic premises. State department said it's a "sonic device," then rolled that back. The CIA have hinted microwave radiation might be involved. The FBI said there was no "there" there - now they seem to be rolling that back as well. They'll explore the wild and wide variety of theories that have been put forward. Could it be caused by noisy crickets? Or mosquito spray? Or could it all be a mass delusion? They'll hear from the cast of characters who inhabit this world; diplomats and spies, neurologists and physicists, skeptics and believers - and, with their help, begin to piece the evidence together.

The Peabody Award-winning Studio 360 with Kurt Andersen, from PRI, is a smart and surprising guide to what's happening in pop culture and the arts.

On August 15, 2021, the Taliban regained control of Kabul, nearly 20 years after Coalition Forces had cast them out of power. In this gripping, eight-episode narrative, Afghans themselves will tell you how it happened.

The inside story of the deals that changed the world, as told by the people who know how it all went down. Landmark deals can change everything. They can transform how you live. They can alter the course of the economy. The Closer asks: Who made these deals, and why?

First-person narratives with hip-hop beats, creating an immersive audio experience that transports listeners into different perspectives and lives.

Reveal's investigations will inspire, infuriate and inform you. Host Al Letson and an award-winning team of reporters deliver gripping stories about caregivers, advocates for the unhoused, immigrant families, warehouse workers and formerly incarcerated people, fighting to hold the powerful accountable.

TED speakers answer questions you never even knew you had, and share ideas you won't hear anywhere else, all around how we can live healthier lives.

It is a podcast about the outdoors, the sounds of the natural world and the place in it. Each episode runs about 5-10 minutes and pairs reflections on nature with gorgeous soundscapes captured in wild places.

Love reality dating shows . One Star is matched with six prospective love interests. The winning caller can either choose the Star back and take an all-expenses-paid vacation together or hang up on the Star and take a cash prize instead.

While religion and science often seem at odds, there's one thing they can agree on: people who take part in spiritual practices tend to live longer, healthier, and happier lives. The big question is: Why? Professor Dave DeSteno takes on a journey to find out - one that combines cutting edge neuroscience with ancient wisdom. He'll speak to leading scientists, spiritual teachers, and religious leaders to explore what you can learn from faith practices ranging from meditation and prayer to psychedelics and fire-walking. He'll look at how you can adapt and use spiritual practices in your own lives, whatever our beliefs -- including none at all.

Exploring the evolving identity of the American West. It takes you on a sound-rich journey into some of America's most iconic landscapes. Guided by host Melodie Edwards' personal connection to the region, it's an unflinching look at the American West--its problematic history, its modern-day struggles and resilience, and how its present and future are being shaped.

Ear Hustle presents the daily realities of life inside prison shared by those living it, and stories from the outside, post-incarceration.

Offers insight into the lived experiences of Latino communities and is a window on the current and merging cultural, political and social ideas impacting Latinos and the nation.

Host Dan Kwartler unpacks the problems and solutions behind big systemic issues in bite-sized episodes. You'll find out which bag is best for the planet, imagine our world without humans, and follow the international journey of the very shirt on your back.