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Nicholas Quah has been Vulture and New York Magazine's podcast critic since 2021. Prior to joining Vulture, he wrote the Hot Pod newsletter. He is a juror for the Peabody Awards.

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    Jason Concepcion’s Takes on the WorldThe passionate podcast host, now at Crooked Media, discusses his new projects, expanded focus, and the art of the take.
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    Still Processing and 4 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding one all about vaccine FOMO.
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    Yes, Podcast Listenership Is Still on the RiseThe pandemic has not slowed it down, according to a new study.
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    What Went Wrong at Gimlet?The reckoning at Reply All is in many ways a classic story about the perils of start-up culture.
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    The Podcaster’s Journey to HollywoodWhat happens when a show jumps from your earbuds to your TV.
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    Dead Pilots Society, Stolen, and 2 More Podcasts Worth TryingPlus, a check-in on Obama and the Boss.
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    Can the Screen Actors Guild and Podcasters Get Along?The two sides are still figuring it out.
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    Reply All Is Having Its Own Reckoning NowHost PJ Vogt’s departure from the show will be permanent.
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    The Big Loop, I’m Not a Monster, and 3 More Podcasts Worth TryingPlus, a Taylor Swift deep dive.
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    Key Podcast Takeaways from Spotify’s Big EventThere was more than just Bruce and Barry.
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    Through the Cracks, Godcast, and 3 More Podcasts Worth TryingPlus: Drama in Bachelor Nation.
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    Does Clubhouse Mean Bad Things for Podcasting?The platform brings new wrinkles to the audio space.
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    Reply All: The Test Kitchen and 4 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding one all about reality TV.
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    Preet Bharara Navigates the Post-Trump Podcast BoomThe former U.S. Attorney is eyeing an audio empire.
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    8 Great Podcasts on the GameStop SagaFrom Coin Talk to Endless Thread.
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    Audio Art Is Blossoming During the PandemicThey speak right to you, with all the nuance and intimacy that podcasts typically bring, but reminding you that you’re not alone.
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    The End of Trump, Inc.The team behind the popular podcast opens up about the show’s three-year run and the (literal) time capsule it created.
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    Greetings From Somewhere and 3 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a series all about Chippendales.
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    Futuro Studios Is Having a MomentWith buzzy podcasts like Anything for Selena and Norco 80, the company is making a splash in 2021.
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    How It Happened and 4 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding the end of Trump, Inc.
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    So, Is Apple Building a Netflix for Podcasts?The rumors are flowing.
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    4 Public Radio Stations Have Dropped The DailyThe move stems from the fallout at the New York Times surrounding the Caliphate controversy.
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    Anything for Selena and 4 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a couple shows to help you process the events of last week.
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    2021 in Podcasting: Now What?Five big questions for the industry in the year ahead.
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    The New Georgia and 5 More Podcasts Worth TryingPolitics! Self-help books! Former royals!
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    L’Affaire CaliphateWhat went wrong at the New York Times?
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    New York Times Investigation Finds Fabrications in CaliphateThe Pulitzer Prizes have also stripped Caliphate of a finalist honor, at the request of the Times.
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    According To Need, In Strange Woods, and 3 More Podcasts Worth TryingPerfect for anyone looking for a new musical podcast to add to their feed.
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    Coronavirus, Consolidation, and Collective Bargaining: The Year in PodcastingLooking back at an incredibly busy 2020.
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    The Best Podcasts of 2020It’s been a strange and harrowing year, and the podcasts have mostly followed suit.
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    Appearances Is Unlike Any Podcast You’ve Ever HeardSharon Mashihi leads a chaotic, semi-fictional journey into herself.
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    Sold Out, Forgotten, and 3 More Podcasts Worth TryingPlus, an especially superb episode of This American Life.
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    When Conservative Listeners Find Your PodcastPlus: What’s next for The Daily?
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    Lolita Podcast, Goodbye to All This, and 3 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding one all about Pedro Almodovar.
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    iHeartMedia Tries Its Hand at Podcast Translation (Again)The company has teamed up with a Danish startup in an effort to expand further into foreign markets.
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    Whistleblower, Heavyweight, and 3 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding one surrealist comedy series.
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    The Rise of Right-Wing Podcasts Is Upon UsThe other side of the Pod Save America coin is turning up.
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    Enthusiast!, Anthems, and 4 More Podcasts Worth TryingWith an emphasis on short pods.
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    Yes, Spotify Has Made Another Big AcquisitionThe company adds Megaphone, formerly known as Panoply Media, to its empire.
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    Should Spotify Be Responsible for What Joe Rogan Does?A look at the publisher vs. platform debate.
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    Alice Isn’t Dead, Radio Rental, and 2 More Spooky Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a breakdown of The Babadook.
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    The Rise of the Politician PodcastWhy are Mayor Pete, Andrew Yang, and Julián Castro invading your podcast feed?
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    Outsiders, Girls on Porn, and 6 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding the return of Thunder Bay.
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    City Cast and the Promise of Local PodcastsThe David Plotz startup aims to bolster local journalism.
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    The Producers Behind Veep and the Game of Thrones Prequel Have a New PodcastThe Stuff Dreams Are Made Of goes deep into the world of Hollywood collectibles.
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    Teenager Therapy, Resistance, and 6 More Podcasts Worth TryingPlus, a new fiction podcast starring Keegan-Michael Key.
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    The Media Takes Another Look at CaliphateThe New York Times podcast is under new scrutiny.
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    The Renner Files, Open World, and 6 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a closer look at baseball’s cheating scandal.
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    How a Podcast Paused a Murder TrialPlus, are all mystery shows actually good?
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    Two Minutes Past Nine, No Compromise, and 7 More Podcasts Worth TryingIncluding a few spooky picks for October.
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