Sleaford Mods' foray into metal detecting has yielded a unique podcast experience. In "Do I Detect a Problem?", Jason Williamson opens up to host James Deacon about his life in an intimate setting where they dig for gold – both literally and metaphorically. The rambling conversation, set against the backdrop of a serene green space, makes for an engaging but perhaps less-than-stellar audio-only experience.
For those who missed Phil Collins' episode on "Eras", Zoe Ball's profile series shines a light on the drummer turned rockstar frontman's journey from backing up Peter Gabriel to achieving megastardom. The exclusive chat with Collins himself is not to be missed, along with an array of other fascinating episodes that explore his most famous solo hits.
Meanwhile, the reprise of "The Missing Cryptoqueen" podcast has generated excitement among fans of cryptoscammer Dr Ruja Ignatova. Host Jamie Bartlett's team has finally got a promising lead on their search for answers, and it seems they may be closing in on the truth.
Another historical episode is up for grabs with "The History Bureau", where journalists Helena Merriman unpacks an alternate theory surrounding Putin's rise to power following a series of bombings in Russia.
To round off the week, fans of Ant and Dec will enjoy their new podcast where the Geordie duo shares laughs and anecdotes from their career over a relaxed dinner setting.
Lastly, "The Harry Hill Show" has captivated audiences with its surreal visual format capturing the comedian's eccentric style, which is perhaps less effective when experienced without visuals.
For those who missed Phil Collins' episode on "Eras", Zoe Ball's profile series shines a light on the drummer turned rockstar frontman's journey from backing up Peter Gabriel to achieving megastardom. The exclusive chat with Collins himself is not to be missed, along with an array of other fascinating episodes that explore his most famous solo hits.
Meanwhile, the reprise of "The Missing Cryptoqueen" podcast has generated excitement among fans of cryptoscammer Dr Ruja Ignatova. Host Jamie Bartlett's team has finally got a promising lead on their search for answers, and it seems they may be closing in on the truth.
Another historical episode is up for grabs with "The History Bureau", where journalists Helena Merriman unpacks an alternate theory surrounding Putin's rise to power following a series of bombings in Russia.
To round off the week, fans of Ant and Dec will enjoy their new podcast where the Geordie duo shares laughs and anecdotes from their career over a relaxed dinner setting.
Lastly, "The Harry Hill Show" has captivated audiences with its surreal visual format capturing the comedian's eccentric style, which is perhaps less effective when experienced without visuals.
... I mean, who knew Jason Williamson from Sleaford Mods had so much depth? His conversation with James Deacon sounds like a right old chinwag, but you can tell he's been through some stuff. Reminds me of when I was working out my own life issues back in the day 
... anyway, not all the podcasts are winners – Phil Collins' episode is solid, though 
. And I love how "The Missing Cryptoqueen" is finally getting somewhere! Fingers crossed they get to the bottom of it 
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I mean who wouldn't wanna dive into the mysteries of global politics? And can we talk about how awesome it is that they're exploring some actual theories instead of just rehashing what everyone already knows?
! The way they've curated these episodes from different artists and personalities is so genius, each one offers something unique - like Sleaford Mods' metal detecting adventure, which might not have been my cup of tea, but I loved the chemistry between Jason Williamson and James Deacon 
. And who can resist a good Zoe Ball profile series? Phil Collins' episode was absolutely fascinating 
. The 'The Missing Cryptoqueen' podcast is also super intriguing, I'm curious to see where Jamie Bartlett's team takes it next 
. One thing that did strike me, though, is how some of these podcasts are struggling with the audio-only experience without visuals - The Harry Hill Show, for example, feels like a different beast when you don't have those surreal visuals to complement his style 
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. And what's up with all the historical episodes? Can't we get some fresh content for once? 
The only one that caught my attention was Phil Collins' episode on "Eras". At least he talked about something besides his feelings 
at least it's interesting that jason's talking about his life though... i need to get into more of their podcasts 
. I mean, don't get me wrong, Sleaford Mods' metal detecting ep was kinda funny 
. Give me some good old-fashioned radio production quality any day 
I'm also hyped that Jamie Bartlett's team might finally be closing in on the truth behind Dr Ruja Ignatova's cryptoscam. It's so fascinating to see how these podcasts are shedding light on lesser-known stories.