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YOU

Netflix Series

Netflix

We've been a fan of YOU since the beginning and Season 4 drops this month for the first half of the season and the remainder will continue on Mar 9th! We continue to follow along with Joe (Penn Badgley) as he starts a new life as he tries to find love while also living the life that he feels he needs. After Season 3, we saw how he finally found a way to leave Love (Victoria Pedretti) and other portions of his life.

If you have yet to watch the previous seasons, you definitely need to binge these episodes. For those who are caught up, we won't spoil what takes place this season, but we meet an entirely new cast of characters and a few of Joe's ghosts! But true to Joe's ability to adapt in any environment, we see how he gets into a number of issues and finds ways to get out of it.

MAYOR OF KINGSTOWN

Paramount Original

Paramount+

Not everyone who runs a town and has the ability to connect others in an official capacity. Mike McClusky (Jeremy Renner) was formerly incarcerated and since being out, has worked in his brother's business which helps those in the community to get things done when the proper channels aren't available to him. For those that have yet to see the 1st season or need to catch up, you'll see how Mike works whether it's interacting with Kingstown's gang groups, the police and more.

Mike is in constant fixer mode and in coming off of last season, there continues to be unrest as the city tries to heal itself and put order back on the table while also making peace with the gangs as well as those that are still in jail.

Although Mike always seems like he's moments ahead of everythign falling apart and on the cusp of deals falling through, he always finds a way to make things come together to fight another day. The Mayor of Kingstown is yet another Taylor Sheridan (1883, 1923, Sicario) series that much like Yellowstone's universe as well as Tulsa King, looks at the intersectionality of communities, the players who run things and the need to see who is on the verge of trying to become the one that grabs the power to create a new kind of order.

STOLEN HEARTS

Wondery

Spotify

We love a good true crime story, it takes on another level when someone whose job it is to investigate crimes finds themselves in the midst of a scandal. In Stolen Hearts, we meet a police officer who falls in love with a man who treats her like royalty. It's only after she starts a family with him and meets his friends and enjoys his lavish lifestyle, where she learns that he's arrested for a robbery. In this podcast we hear how she learns about what he lied about, his real family and the implications of how this boyfriend has affected her job and has left her in a cloud of suspicion.

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KALEIDOSCOPE

Netflix Series

Netflix

At the end of last year, we were excited for the New Year to see what all the buzz about Kaleidoscope was all about! A move focuses on a series of colors that allows you to choose in which order you watch it in or you can see what was randomly selected for you. You're able to see how a major heist came together and depending on where you start you will either be many years prior to the heist, starting the the heist itself or the aftermath!

This cast includes Giancarlo Esposito (Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, The Mandalorian) the mastermind, Tati Gabrielle (The 100, Uncharted, You) and Hemky Madera (Brockmire, Weeds, Queen of the South) to name a few from this ensemble.

THE LAST OF US PODCAST

HBO Original

Spotify

Whether you are a fan of the video game or came to this show without prior knowledge, The Last Of Us has definitely become our Sunday show to watch! We learn how fungi can turn deadly in a new look at a dystopian society where humans navigate a world with those that are infected by a global pandemic.

Pedro Pascal (Game of Thrones, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Appeal, The Mandalorian) and Bella Ramsey (Game of Thrones, His Dark Materials, Becoming Elizabeth) navigate this world as he focuses on delivering her as man's last hope as she is immune to the virus that has taken people across the world, devastated cities and has created the need to merely survive as opposed to living the lives that they had hoped for!

We see this world through 2 lenses, how the world was prior to this occurrence and being able to find a new way to cope with the way that things are. We also see what it's like to grow up in a pandemic where one has no idea the way the world worked before mandates that have been put in place.

This podcast by the HBO team fills in the gaps for those of us that have not played the game, it also shares how the series differs from the game and we get first-hand knowledge from the creators as well as the man who voices the man character! We love a companion podcast!

PAUL T. GOLDMAN

Peacock Original

Peacock

We've all watched a true crime story that is being retold and played by actors, but Paul T. Goldman replays the events that took place with Paul playing himself and actors playing th other parts! In this retelling, we realize that although the swindle on some level took place, Paul's belief in what happened may not be as accurate as he thinks it is and we're left to wonder what really did happen - but it makes for a great binge on a lazy afternoon!

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EMILY IN PARIS

Netflix Series

Netflix

We were late to the Emily in Paris party; however, we watched both seasons last year and couldn't wait until the 3rd season which dropped on Dec 21st! We make our way back to Paris to catch up with Emily (Lily Collins) as we know that she was caught between Alfie (Lucien Laviscount) and Gabriel (Lucas Bravo), so it will be interesting to see what happens from the love triangle as there were major plot twists here!

Outside of Emily's love life, we're excited to see one of the best friendships that we've seen in awhile with Mindy (Ashley Park) as we can't wait to see how she navigates the current season as we learn more about her life, family and embracing her singing career.

Of course, Emily was sent to Paris to work and we know that this has also been an interesting twist in her life as well with Sylvie's (Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu) resignation of Savoir and taking the staff with her to start her new agency, Emily is told that she can have a promotion if she goes back to Chicago with Madeline (Kate Walsh), but will she stay in Paris?

1923: A YELLOWSTONE ORIGIN STORY

Paramount Network

Paramount+

We have been fans of Yellowstone and the worlds that it has started to introduce us to in terms of the Dutton family. In the flagship series, we see the modern day family navigating their way of life as well as modernity that continues to invade their ranch.

In 1893, we get to see how the original Duttons found a way to come to Yellowstone in this prequel. This month, 1923 releases weekly episodes that show us another portion of the family tree in how they continue to live and extend their legacy. We see them as they navigate WW1, US industrialization and the Great Depression with Harrison Ford (Star Wars, Indiana Jones, The Fugitive) and Helen Mirren (Red, The Good Liar, The Queen) leading the cast!

THE HERON

Realm

Spotify

If you want to listen to a podcast where it looks at the darker side of sport and how one would do anything to advance, you'll be interested in listening to The Heron. We find ourselves at a sports boarding school where students train to be the best as they get ready to go the professional route.

We learn about a dispute between 2 students that causes one to be displaced and the other grappling with how they continue to advance with the pressures that they have on the court, with their family and those who claim to assist them! This 6 part psychological thriller is one that you can enjoy in an afternoon for a proper binge!

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FLEISHMAN IS IN TROUBLE

Hulu Original

Hulu

We follow along with Toby Fleishman (Jesse Eisenberg) as he navigates being divorced from Rachel (Claire Danes) in Fleishman is in Trouble. This book-turned-series illustrates how he juggles his work, co-parents, reconnects with friends and begins dating in a world that is app based and is very unfamiliar to him.

As he gets a handle on his new status, he realizes that he can't get into a new groove when Rachel disappears and while he tries to keep his kids happy and unaware of what is going on, in order to truly understand what his life has become, he will need to understand what took place in order for his marriage to fall apart. In each episode, we see more clues into how his life unraveled as well as seeing the steps that he makes to create a new way of life that is firmly in his control.

1899

Netflix Original

Netflix

There is nothing like a completely bingeable series that has more twists and turns than you can imagine! 1899 takes us back to this time on a ship that is filled with an array of immigrants from all over the world. At first, this ship and its passengers don't seem to be connected to one another. But as we continue upon their voyage, we realize that they have more in common tham one would have assumed!

The ship is slated to arrive in NY where they will start new lives; however, when the ship comes across a catastrophe and attempts to give aid, the future takes an ominous turn. We realize that nothing is as it seems and that the past is catching up with many people who are trying to leave it behind.

In fact, we see that the future has a much longer time long than expected and that the decisions that we make can place us in a loop of our own making even when we don't realize what has happened.

THE PADDLEFISH CAVIAR

HEIST

Imperative Entertainment

Spotify

When we think about true crime and rings, drugs and diamonds come to mind, but The Paddlefish Caviar Heist brings us to the world of caviar and what the Ozarks have to do with this activity. It is the paddlefish capital of the world! With visitors that are rocking bling, exotic cars and dropping lots of cash for bait and tackle, this quite town becomes the base of an undercover federal sting for an international caviar poaching ring!

Hosted by Helen Hollyman, journalist, editor and cookbook author, she takes us into the culinary world where high taste at any cost comes to a head.

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CASE 63

Spotify Original + Gimlet

Spotify

We love a truly bingeable podcast that you could listen to in an afternoon while you're going about your day. Case 63 is a futuristic and yet current story that bends space and time as Oscar Isaac (Ex Machina, Scenes From a Marriage, Moon Knight) and Julianne Moore (The Hours, Kingsman: The Golden Circle, The Hunger Games Franchise) navigate a doctor-patient relationship that has the highest stakes in terms of maintaining the future of the world.

For the listener, we're taken on a society that has just come out of the same pandemic that we navigated; however, the time traveler is actually trying to head off the next pandemic that is a distant variant from COVID. In addition, the podcast is rooted in questioning what we know and what we are able to grapple with and what happens when the things that we find make us understand that we have to step out on faith to do what we may not know in order to move forward.

The twists that take place in this podcast are those that we hope will bring about a second season and the dynamics between these two powerhouses are truly an audible pleasure to listen to.

LUCKIEST GIRL ALIVE

Netflix Original

Netflix

A few years ago, we read Luckiest Girl Alive from Jessica Knoll and was hooked from the first page. It feels like a story that begs to be made into a film. In Netflix's Luckiest Girl Alive, we meet Tifani FaNelli played by Mila Kunis (Black Swan, Bad Moms, Ted) who is a successful 30-something newspaper gossip columnist who is living the life in NY. She is about to leave her job to take a Senior Editor position at The New York Times Magazine.

She is set to marry her husband Luke Harrison, played by Finn Wittrock (American Horror Story franchise, The Big Short, La La Land). This defintiely has the makings of a storybook life.

But not everything is as it seems as Tiffani has a few things in her past that are bubbling up when a true crime documentary comes out that shares the details of an incident that took place at a private boarding school. Tifani has information that isn't known and it is now threatening her life.

MUMBAI CRIME

Radiotopia from PRX

Apple Podcast

We do love a podcast episode that is under 20 minutes. Mumbai Crime takes us on a journey that gives us the sights and sounds of Mumbai through the eyes of Thomas who is playing Who Wants to Be a Millionaire for 1,000,000,000 Rupees. Each episode in this 10 part thriller has him answering a question and giving us insight into his life and what ultimately brought him to the show.

This is another podcast that has audio gems that places the listener into the very world that he is sharing with us. It also has a few twists and turns that bring it all together.

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THE OFFICIAL GAME OF THRONES PODCAST: HOUSE OF THE DRAGON

HBO Original

Spotify

As our readers know, we are fans of companion podcasts that give more insight to the show, reflect on where the program sits within our world and hearing interviews by those that are part of the show! It adds an extra layer and should we have missed an element, we can pick up what is missed. THE OFFICIAL GAME OF THRONES PODCAST HOUSE OF THE DRAGON does this and much more as we listen to its hosts Jason Concepcion and Greta Johnsen walk us through each episode. Both have watched Game of Thrones (the sequel to the prequel that is currently airing) and at various times during the podcast, Jason will say how the House of the Dragon and the books by George R. R. Martin support one another. In addition to each episode recapping the episode, there are interviews with those in front of and behind the camera as well as telling us more about the characters and what we can expect later in the season or in future seasons.

DAHMER MONSTER: THE JEFFREY DAHMER STORY

Netflix Original

Netflix

There are a number of true crime stories that we are familiar with; however the ins and outs of what made some of the most notorious serial killers do what they did, may be lost due to when it happened and the lack of media scruitny that exists today where people can learn very quickly about something that is taking place.

In Ryan Murphy's DAHMER MONSTER: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story, we learn about how a man went from growing up to become one of the nation's most grizzly serial killers. We also see that the crimes that he committed had racial aspects to it due to the killings of black and brown gay men were not seen as something to investigate despite those who realized something was wrong telling them about it.

It also delves into how Dahmer's family navigated what happened once he was arrested and during his time in jail. We also see how the city decided to move on despite nearly 20 victims being affected by these horrific crimes.

RUBIROSA

Witness Docs + Stitcher

Spotify

We are big fans of James Bond and there has always been a question as to who this character is molded after. The Broccoli family has always stated that he is a blend of various inidividuals; however, people continue to try to find the inspiration(s). In Rubirosa, Christopher Rivas shares his journey in finding out about Porfirio Rubirosa a diplomat, race car driver who drove in Le Mans, a playboy and Dominican who was known for having wealthy wives.

In this podcast, Rivas tells us about how he became who he was, how his paths and exploits crossed Ian Flemming, being friends with The Rat Pack and how identity and being aware of who you are is important no matter who you are.

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SELLING THE OC

Netflix Original

Netflix

We have enjoyed Selling Sunset which follows the Oppenheim Group as they make major sales, peek into their lives and more. In this series, we've known that there would be an expansion which takes us to Selling the OC with their new office in Orange County. We continue to follow Jason and his brother/partner Brett Oppenheim as they have a new realtors that will be part of this office. We know that this month, we'll be bingeing this episode to get to know the new cast as well as to see if there will be an overlap with the LA cast!

THE REHEARSAL

HBO Max

HBO

We've all had an experience where there is a conversation that we need to have and we run a few scenarios in our head to see how we will do it. In The Rehearsal, Nathan Fielder takes anything that you may have done to the next level by rehearsing every interaction that one may have to approach a certain event from creating exact replicas of the space that the encounter will take place, documenting and creating conversation maps so that the person can anticipate what will happen and doing copious run throughs. Although we can question Nathan's episode, we see how committed he is to this school of thought as we see that he does the same thing in preparing to talk to those that he is about to help!

The lengths that he goes through to become his subjects in order to understand them and the environment that they live in is next level! You can binge the entire season as in this case, seeing is believing! WIth Season 2 already greenlit, we wonder what he will tackle next and what boundaries he will push, how many actors he will swap in and out in order to rehearse a situation so that the subject can carry out what they need to do!

CHAT SH!T

Max Original

Spotify

We're still bummed that HBO's Insecure is over, but we were excited to hear that Issa Rae had another show on deck that releases weekly on HBO Max called RAP SH!T! We leave LA and head to Miami where we enjoy hearing Miami area artists, see how our two main characters evolve into a rap duo, we have mirror girl rap moments and enjoy watching them navigate their lives as well as the music industry!

CHAT SH!T is the companion podcast hosted by Zach Campbell and Jessie Woo who give clarity to each episode, give us insight into Miami, the Haitian community and provides hot takes on what takes place in the episodes.

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THE BRIDGE

Max Original

HBO Max

We got hooked on Max Original's The Bridge and quickly binged Season 1 and 2. We never thought that watching people come together to make a bridge from their island to a location that's at a designated spot. Along the way, they have mini challenges, have to deal with team dynamics and a set period of time to complete the build. The 1st season dropped last year and the current season dropped earlier this summer.

You'll never look at teamwork in the same way! Who knew that the power of building alliances, listening to others and keeping the course would be a reality show that we would want to know more about!

X MARKS THE SPOT: THE LEGEND OF FORREST FENN

Cavalry Audio

Spotify

Throughout the pandemic, we enjoyed listening to podcasts that talked about wealthy individuals who decided to create treasure hunts around the world. Inevitably, there are clues, it creates havoc as people go to the extreme to find them, and the results can be less than expected.

In X Marks the Spot: The Legend of Forrest Fenn, we get to hear about Forrest Fenn's backstory, a wealthy man who believes he will die soon and decides to create a treasure hunt. We get to hear about his process in creating the clues and eventually finding that he in fact is not dying as soon as thought - but he continues to allow the game to be played.

Although he doesn't give hints to those who are playing, from time to time he does clarify certain points. Although Forrest is dead now, we get a breakdown on what the clues mean, those who felt that they had found or almost found the treasure as well as hearing about those who begged for the game to stop due to safety issues! This true story is one that is a great listen and allows you to interpret what it woudl mean if you had the opportunity to go on this quest.

UNCOUPLED

Netflix Originals

Netflix

From the creators of Netflix's Emily in Paris, we meet Michael (Neil Patrick Harris), a real estate broker whose life seems like it's perfect. His longtime boyfriend moves out and breaks up with him. Now he is left to start all over again as a man in his 40s as he goes back into the dating scene. We also see how he leans on his friends and work as he navigates his life.

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IRON CHEF: QUEST FOR AN IRON LEGEND

Netflix Originals

Netflix

We grew up watching Food Network's Iron Chef America as well as the classic Iron Chef We grew up watching Food Network's Iron Chef America as well as the classic Iron Chef where competitors navigated culinary challenges presented by the chairman. The idea of being able to create a number of dishes from the secret ingredient was always a thrill to see.

Like a number of our faves, Netflix's Iron Chef: Quest for an Iron Legend is back with a few twists in it's 8 episode season. Challengers who you may know from visiting their restaurants or their appearances on BRAVO's Top Chef go up against 5 Iron Chefs (noted chefs Marcus Samuelsson, Dominque Crenn, Curtis Stone, Gabriela Cámara and Ming Tsai) to see if they can ultimately become an Iron Legend. Each episode has secret ingredients and Alton Brown and Chef Kristen Kish keep us connected to the action as well as providing culinary nuggets that we can use in our own kitchen! The judges (Chef Andrew Zimmern, Nilou Motamed - who both serve as permanent judges and a special guest that joins them) also weigh in on the dishes and share other culinary tidbits that creates a relaxed style around the business at hand.

THE BEAR

FX Networks

Hulu

This month, the much anticipated The Bear hits Hulu. We follow Carmen "Carmy" Berzatto (Jeremy Allen White - Homecoming, Shameless, The Birthday Cake) who is a young chef who comes home to run his family's sandwich shop in Chicago due to a death in his family.

We see him navigate how this culinary world is different then what he is used to, the realities of working in a small business, staff dynamics and the impact of his brother's suicide. With his understanding of what he has taken on, he is also aware of the need to transform The Original Beef of Chicagoland, his brother's restaurant, himself and his staff as he embraces his chosen family.

LISTENING IN

QCODE

Spotify

We use voice assistant devices to navigate our day. Whether it's adding a note to our to-do list, turning on devices without having to lift a finger and pulling up other kinds of information, it's such a comfort. What if you were able to use your device to find out about what's taking place in your apartment building and you find out more about your life that you never knew - even a potential plot that could ultimately affect your life? QCode's Listening In takes us on this immersive ride.

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BETTER CALL SAUL

The Final Season

AMC/AMC+

We can't believe that it's the final season of Better Call Saul. The last few seasons we have watched the transformation of Jimmy McGill to who we will know as Saul Goodman man, played by Bob Odenkirk (Fargo, Breaking Bad, Nobody).

This final season has brought a number of our favorite characters together as well as other glimpses of those that we have not seen in awhile. In this timeline, we're still ahead of the events that will take place in Breaking Bad. As we wonder whether we will see Walter White (Bryan Cranston - Breaking Bad, Your Honor, El Camino: A Breaking Bad Movie) and Jesse Pinkman (Aaron Paul - Big Love, Westworld, The Path)

With 13 episodes in the final season and a mid-season break as well, it's the perfect time to make sure that you catch up with the cartel, legal maneuvers and more.

THE STAIRCASE

Max Original

HBO Max

True crime is always our go-to genre when we're listening to our podcasts. There are a number of cases that we have heard told on various shows and The Staircase happens to be one of them. It's also a story that has been covered via documentaries as well as films. HBO Max's limited series of The Staircase shares the incidents that led to the death of Michael Peterson's (Colin Firth - Kingsman: The Secret Service, Bridget Jones's Baby, Kingsman: The Golden Circle) wife, Kathleen (Toni Collette - Pieces of Her, Knives Out, Nightmare Alley).

We're introduced to the family, their life prior to the murder as well as seeing the possible ways that she could have died. We also see how the family dynamics changed as Michael is charged with her death.

We also find out about other suspiscious activity that he has been associated with and how this could shine a light on her death of this true story.

JOURNEY TO 100

WZRD Media

Youtube

In Journey to 100, Jason Hardrath a PE teacher, has a car accident which turns his world around. Even though his doctors think that he will never run again, 7 years later he has the most FKTs (Fastest Known Times - established route at least 5 miles long with 500+ ft of climbing) of anyone on earth and is looking to be the first person ever to set 100 FKT records. This documentary shares his story.

To complete his challenge he wanted to climb Washington's Bulger List, the highest 100 peaks in the state, a lifetime challenge for most that attempt it but Jason, being a teacher, only has 50 days in the summer to complete it.

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JULIA

Max Original

HBO Max

We have watched PBS' The French Chef, watched Julie & Julia and have read a number of books. There is so much to learn about Julia Child's story and HBO Max's Julia delves in by covering the beginning days of her public access TV show off the success of Mastering the Art of French Cooking.

We see her creating her show behind the scenes, brokering a deal to even getting it on air, innovations that were created for this show that have become staples on our favorite shows and more. We learn the process of writing cookbooks, what's involved in testing recipes as well as what it's like working with publishers. We also meet culinary figures like James Beard as well as known writers like John Updike.

In addition to looking at the beginnings of celebrity chefs and the kinds of portfolios that we have come to know about them, we watch Julia navigate these spheres that didn't have a rule book, the importance of working with friends and family in order to get to where she got to and the importance of her legacy. We highly suggest listening to the official companion podcast, Dishing with Julia after each episode hosted by Kerry Diamond of Cherry Bombe.

THE ULTIMATUM: MARRY OR MOVE ON

Netflix Original Series

Netflix

We enjoyed seeing Love is Blind which hosted and executive produced by Nick and Vanessa Lachey. They're back with a new show, The Ultimatum: Marry or Move On where couples who have dated for 2 years call an ultimatum where they get married or they go their separate ways. We hear from each couple on which one made the ultimatum or why they feel they need more time.

The couples meet one another, spend time to see who they want to live with for 3 weeks, then they connect with their significant other for 3 weeks and then a decision is made. This is yet another social experiment that delves into interpersonal relationships and is worth continuing to the reunion show as well.

POWER: DON KING

Somethin' Else

Spotify

We enjoyed POWER by Somethin' Else where they focused on The Maxwells as well as Hugh Hefner. Season 3 focuses on boxing promoter Don King from his early days, handling the careers of Muhammad Ali, Roy Jones Jr and Mike Tyson, his fall from the sport and how his business models have found their way to UFC as well as content creators who have found their way to the sport.

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BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES.

Netflix Documentary Series

Netflix

We remember having editor lunches that took place at Pure Food and Wine here in as this was the cities' first raw vegan restaurant and one that was frequented by a number of celebs. It seems like at its height of fame, it suddenly was gone.

In Netflix's BAD VEGAN: FAME. FRAUD. FUGITIVES, we get the inside scoop on the rise of Sarma Melngailis' dream and how it came to an end when she began met Anthony Strangis via her Twitter feed.

We find out how she built her business, obtained financial backing and created a space in the culinary world that was ahead of its time. We also see how her need to be loved created a setup where she engaged in fraudulent business practices that ultimately derailed her business, and landed her in Rikers after being a fugitive in Las Vegas for 10 months.

It's up to the viewer to decide whether she was an active participant in the scheme or if she was a gaslit woman that truly believed that by following Anthony's instructions would allow her to finally obtain the money she desired, immortality and the life that she always wanted.

THE THING ABOUT PAM

Peacock Originals

Peacock

We enjoyed The Thing About Pam podcast hosted by Dateline's Keith Morrison. This true crime story is now a series which he continues to narrate. Renée Zellweger (Chicago, Judy, Bridget Jones's Diary) plays Pam Hupp who is seen as a pillar of her community. This series focuses on the murder of Betsy Faria who was battling a terminal cancer, had a supportive family life and a best friend, Pam who was available to pitch in and help.

Upon her death, although the police and prosecutors believe Betsy's husband is the murderer, there are a number of things that don't make sense. We see that Pam's creation of a trust to take care of Betsy's girls is in her name and it seems she has plans on these funds. She's also way too interested to assist the prosecutor in finding Betsy's husband guilty and goes to great lengths to stay in the loop on what's going on.

AMERICAN HOSTAGE

Amazon Original

Spotify

Jon Hamm (Mad Men, Bridesmaids, Top Gun: Maverick) plays Fred Heckman, a local radio reporter in Indianapolis in the true crime podcast. He finds that a call he takes connects him to Tony Kiritsis who is holding a banker hostage. Tony demands to be interviewed during a 63-hour standoff to explain how he got to this point.

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THE GIRL BEFORE

Max Original

HBO Max

We've all had those moments when we want to have a clean slate of sorts. When life gets hectic or confusing, it's time to change things up. In The Girl Before, we meet an architect who has a home where in exchange for staying there, you must agree to a series of rules and way of living. We are introduced to 2 women that opt to participate in this contract in different time periods. At times, their lives mirror one another, even when they have never met each other. The connection is the house, the architect/owner and a grieving man.

How much privacy are you willing to give up in order to reduce the chaos and clutter of your life? At what point do you decide that managing your life on your terms of more important then simply giving it away?

In this 4 episode limited series, you see the impact of making decisions and how each choice creates a number of options for better and for worse.

INVENTING ANNA

Netflix Originals

Netflix

Anna Delvey was a NY It Girl heiress on the move and was on the way to create a social club that allowed the elite sect of NYC and artists to come together. Anna worked to get the appropriate funding to ensure that her vision would be everything she thought it could be. She went on a number of meetings, met the right people and even created an inner circle of sorts that kept her finger on the pulse of what was going on.

The only part that was missing was that she was not a rich heiress waiting for her trust fund or for her father not to cut her off. She was a woman filled with ambition ready to move the chess pieces that she needed and left debts and embarrassment to those that connected with her that didn't know her full story.

In Inventing Anna, Shonda Rhimes delves into this story that has been the subject of a number of podcasts to dig deep into the players involved and additional information on this story that continues to evolve.

CLASSIFIED

QCODE

Spotify

When QCODE drops its immersive scripted podcasts, we know we will be intrigued. Their latest, CLASSIFIED, follows Ivan Harris who finds himself at the Ravenholm Institute.

They say that he will remain there until his delusions are gone. He knows that he is an assassin who fell in love with the woman he was supposed to kill. Who's right and how will he find out?

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BEANIE MANIA

Max Original

HBO Max

Many of us remember when Beanie Babies became the most collectible item. Out of nowhere, these stuffed animals known as Beanies were found in a number of gift shops and stores in your town. Growing up, you even knew that your parents or other elders were collecting them.

Beanie Mania goes behind this craze to share how the company came into existence, how it grew slowly and how a group of Midwestern women began driving value and interest to this toy and how it became something where people felt that they literally would become millionaires.

We learn about how the company with a handful of employees went from having a product, to giving it life with the poems, names of the Beanies and having a non-traditional distribution.

Ultimately, greed, undervaluing employees and additional issues began to be the undoing of the millionaire dreams that many had. It also looks at how there is a resurgence of these toys and interests as younger generations have been gifted the toys.

OZARK S4 PART I

Netflix Originals

Netflix

We've been waiting to see how it all comes to an end on Ozark and this month, Part 1 of the final season of this show dropped with the first 7 episodes and the remaining 7 will drop later this year. We catch up with with Marty (Jason Bateman) and Wendy (Laura Linney) Byrd as they continue to utilize their accountant work with the drug cartels in order to gain political influence in the Midwest.

With this goal in mind, the entire family is focused on being able to leave the Ozarks and to move back to Chicago to get back to life. Unfortunately, there continues to be twists and turns as enemies and frenemies wind up dead, former work associates find themselves dragged into bigger problems and new acquaintances prove to be harder to work with than ever.

With the goal firmly ahead of them, we know that ultimately, the tag line for this season is, "no one makes it out alive."

WILD THINGS

Apple Original

Spotify

We all remember the entertainment tragedy that took place at Siegfried and Roy's show. When one of the stage tigers carried Roy offstage, it led to the final show. Wild Things goes behind what took place to talk about the entertainers and what else was involved.

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HIT & RUN

Netflix Originals

Netflix

The best part of the holiday season is being able to binge on a number of shows that you have heard your friends talking about. One weekend, we dedicated times to watching Hit & Run, a thriller that kept us on the edge of our seats as we get on a wild ride that takes us from Tel Aviv to NYC.

We meet Tel Aviv tour guide, Segev Azulai (Lior Raz), who is married to an American Dancer Danielle (Kaelen Ohm). She is heading to New York to audition for a project. On her way there, she is killed in a hit-and-run accident.

We see Segev trying to understand what happened; however, he is left to think about the possibility that it may not have been an accident. As we watch him navigate finding out what happens, we begin to see that he is not your average tour guide as he seems to be connected to a network of people from another life that have been able to provide intel on what happened to his wife and that she was also not who she seemed.

THE PLOT THICKENS

S3. LUCY

TCM

Spotify

For fans of Hollywood stories, TCM's podcast The Plot Thickens, has focused on in depth stories that digs deep into actors lives as well as film/television lore. Their 1st season tackled Peter Bogdanovich's career as an actor and director, his involvement with Playmate Dorothy Stratten and additional projects that he navigated. The 2nd season tackled The Bonfire of the Vanities and the book about the scandals associated with the show, The Devil's Candy: The Bonfire of the Vanities Goes to Hollywood.

This season they focus on the dynamic career of Lucille Ball and how she went from being a showgirl to creating a powerhouse brand that became an international success. This podcast digs deep pinto her story by talking about how she met Desi Arnaz, how his upbringing in Cuba led to his vision and focus when he came into America and more. We hear how they became a powerhouse in Hollywood and how their studio became a major player in the industry. We also hear from her daughter, Lucie Arnaz as she shares her insights. We also hear previous interviews and recordings from Lucy herself!

GHOSTWRITER

C13

Apple Podcast

Ghostwriter is a psychological thriller podcast-length movie. Kate Mara and Adam Scott star where a former journalist takes a ghostwriting job for a new murder mystery novel for an eccentric billionaire. As they work together, questions and suspicions - begin to emerge.

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THE HARDER THEY FALL

Netflix Originals

Netflix

The Harder They Fall is a fictional film that is based on real cowboys, lawmen, and outlaws of the 19th-century American West with principals being a member of an all Black cast.

We follow Nat Love (Jonathan Majors) who is intent on getting revenge for the death of his parents when he was young. This outlaw connects with his crew to take down his mortal enemy, Rufus Buck (Idris Elba) a ruthless crime boss who was just released from prison.

Throughout the film, we look at the interactions between the Nat Love Gang, the Rufus Buck Gang and the US Marshal Bass Reeves. These historical black figures have goals that keep them on their mission. Nat's focus is to kill Rufus for his wrongdoings as well as to steal from bandits which keeps him on Bas Reeves' radar. Buck stays focused on protecting Redwood, a safe haven for Black settlers.

Ultimately, we'll see who has left standing with so much at stake.

THE CURSE OF VON DUTCH: A BRAND TO DIE FOR

Hulu Documentary

Hulu

The Curse of Von Dutch: A Brand to Die For looks at the rise and fall of one of the most iconic brands to jump on a trend that dominated the 2000's. We're introduced to a series of characters from gangsters, Venice Beach surfers, European garmentos, Hollywood star power and more that attempt to gain control of Von Dutch.

We see as the brand begins from one that is obscure to one of the most recognized global labels. In a decade, the brand oscillates between backstabbers, greed and even bloodshed. Everyone that was involved with this brand is forever changed - even the scope of pop culture!

HAILEYWOOD

iHeart Originals

iHeart Radio

We've all had that moment when we visited a destination or even saw it online and thought that we would want to live there and in theory, bring all of our favorites to this town to make it our own. In Haileywood, hosted by Noble Blood's Dana Schwartz, she talks about the true story of Bruce Willis' quest to buy an Idaho town.

In this podcast, we connect with the Die Hard and 90's movie icon and we learn about the era and how celebrity was being produced beyond the screen. We also learn that Bruce was not one who enjoyed the media's eye on him and how he yearned to have a private life and how he thought he could do this in one of the smallest towns in Idaho.

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DOPESICK

Hulu Originals

Hulu

Hulu's latest limited series, Dopesick focuses on what happened when one company triggered the worst drug epidemic in US history. We're taken to a mining town where a number of its residents are injured to their work. We also learn about the origins of OxyContin and how one of America's richest families launched, marketed and infiltrated the medical community via its sales reps to get it into the hands of those who would eventually become hooked on it and in many cases would die.

With a cast that includes Michael Keaton, Rosario Dawson, Peter Sarsgaard and Michael Stuhlbarg tell this story from the doctors, Big Pharma, judicial system and the people who consumed the medication.

SQUID GAME

Netflix Series

Netflix

Sometimes there are shows that become phenomenons where you don't want to be the only person who hasn't watched it. Squid Game is a Korean series that has dominated the top 10 for weeks. Who would have thought that classic children's games can be turned on its head and involve winning life-changing money?

We come to know 456 contestants who come from various walks of life but all have financial strife as a common link between one another. The only way that they can change their life now is to play the games, stay alive, continue to win and then take their lives back!

Ultimately, we find that everything is not child's play and that even the game itself has a number of intricacies that include those who created the game, those with a vested interest in it and the societal implications that are involved. Even though this is the 1st season, we're hoping that there will be another one to see how it continues with everything that we now know!

QUEEN OF THE CON: THE IRISH "HEIRESS"

iHeart Radio

True Crime is always our go to and Queen of the Con: The Irish "Heiress" has been a story that we have heard at various times. Mair Smyth was friends with noted reality TV producer of Jonathan Walton. He found her to be sweet and a woman that was in need. She came from a storied Irish family and was fighting for her $25 million inheritance.

She fell into a few legal issues and after attempting to help her out, Jonathan learned the truth about his international scamming best friend.

Her con spans from Los Angeles to Belfast for hundreds of thousands of dollars. As he finds out about the diverse scams, can he get justice in time?

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CLICKBAIT

Netflix Originals

Netflix

In the first episode of Netflix Original's Clickbait, we are introduced to Nick Brewer (Adrian Grenier), who on the surface is a good husband, father and family man. He loves his job, is respected by his peers and students and has friends who adore him. In the same episode, we see that there not everything is as it seems as we know he has a bit of a temper and his family - mainly his sister has a bit of bumps that pop up.

When Nick comes up missing, we get an intense look into those that he is connected with to see how their relationships really are and if they were involved in what happened to him. We also see how in an age of connectivity, it can distort reality and what people will do to maintain their images and the idealized life that they would like to lead.

ONLY MURDERS IN THE BUILDING

Hulu Original

Hulu

We love a good true crime podcast and we're not going to lie, when a crime takes place, we do think about all the factors that are involved and how we or our favorite podcast hosts would solve it. Hulu's newest series takes all the tropes that we love about true crime podcasts with a murder that takes place in the UWS' Arconia and 3 of its residents played by Steve Martin, Martin Short and Selena Gomez decide to find out who killed Tim Kono and to make a podcast out of it called, Only Murders in the Building.

We see how the characters are connected to one another as well as previous crimes, we learn how they make the podcast and the bumps that go along the way with production and of course, we're getting closer to solving the mystery itself. For those that have been enjoying this season, get ready as Season 2 has already been greenlit!

MURDAUGH MURDERS

FITS News

Spotify

Mandy Matney is a journalist for FITS News who brings her brand of small town journalism to an intricate case that has gained national momentum in the Murdaugh Murders podcast. She tells the story of an affluent and influential legal family for a century that is tied to a number of deaths and scandals that have taken place within the Murdaugh family as well as adjacent to it over the past few years.

She gives us insight into a family that has been involved in Hampton County, South Carolina. From the family impacting business that has come into the area, to embezzlements, she continues to report how all of these occurrences have come together to shape the news cycle that is still evolving with this family through her podcast.

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AFTER SHOCK

Nomadic Engine, Salmira Productions + iHeartRadio

iHeartRadio

This month, we've been enjoying After Shock on iHeartRadio which looks at an earthquake that takes place in LA and how people are disconnected as well as finding new living dynamics as they try to continue living after the largest recorded disaster! Sarah Wayne Callies (The Walking Dead) is the creator, director, producer and stars in this scripted podcast which is also executive produced by Jeffrey Dean Morgan (The Walking Dead) and David Harbour (Stranger Things). All 3, in addition to more actors interact as they meet preppers, indegenous activists, a utopian cult on the island and more. Even though they survived the initial effects of the after shock, there are unexplained deaths that take place that they can't explain and it seems like there is something much larger at play than just the earthquake itself. The all star cast also includes: Tati Gabrielle (The 100), Janel Parrish (Pretty Little Liars), Russell Hornsby (Black Mafia Family), Rockmond Dunbar (9-1-1), Tovah Feldshuh (Crazy Ex-Girlfriend), Bethany Joy Lenz (One Tree Hill), Michael O’Neill (Council of Dads), Austin Amelio (The Walking Dead) and EJ Bonilla (Colony).

BAKE SQUAD

Netflix Originals

Netflix

We love a baking competition! Bake Squad is hosted by the founder Milk Bar, Christina Tosi whose cakes and cookies are always a treat. This show brings creativity, competitions and over the top dessert designs. Each episode has 4 bakers tasked to make a cake with the specifications of the client in 7 hours. Only one will be chosen from what they create to add to the person's special day!

The 4 bakers you'll get to know each episode who has participated in a number of baking projects for celebs includes: Maya-Camille Broussard - "the flavor fanatic" founder of Justice of the Pies, Ashley Holt - "queen of cakes" founder of Sugar Monster Sweets, Christophe Rull - "pastry illusionist" a pastry chef, and Gonzo Jimenez - "champion of chocolate" co-owner of Miette et Chocolat.

LOUD: THE HISTORY OF REGGAETON

Spotify Original

Spotify

When you think about Reggaeton, you think that it started with Daddy Yankee in Puerto Rico; however, it started about 10 years prior in Panama as it's a blend of reggae + dance hall in Spanish. In LOUD, an original podcast, each Wed. our host, Ivy Queen, a respected voice in reggaeton dives into the history of the sound that started on Panamanian buses to the shores of Puerto Rico to the vibrant streets of New York City.

We learn how she got into the industry as well as how in Panama, Black artists and descendants of West Indian canal workers who became the pioneers of reggae en español such as Renato emerged.

This podcast investigates the historical, cultural and racial contexts of this while tracking its Black roots in Panama and Puerto Rico as well as its mainstage presence as a global phenomenon today!

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THE FINAL CHAPTERS OF RICHARD BROWN WINTERS

Gimlet/Spotify Originals

Spotify

We came across The Final Chapters of Richard Brown Winters podcast which is 1 episode with 13 chapters that introduces us to the quest of an author who is known for creating a series of books; however, he is a recluse that hasn't been seen for awhile. His fans are wondering when he will release his next book since it has been years since his last night. His critics wonder why the consistency of his books aren't there.

A small group of curious people come together to find out more about the author, his process and to understand why he has lived the way he has for so long. In addition, they uncover a number of truths about the recluse and how they can maintain his legacy to ensure that his fans stay with him to hear about the jounrey of his characters.

DR. DEATH

Peacock Original

Peacock

We enjoyed the first season of Wondery's Dr. Death podcast which talked about the destructive and murderous Dr. Christopher Duntsch who terrorized unsuspecting patients in Dallas, Texas with surgeries that left them more uncomfortbale then when they started, paralyzed and in some cases dead. This successful podcast has been turned into a series that's perfectly bingeable on Peacock.

In this series, we find out about how Duntch's past ultimately created an individual who would take his narcissistic behavior, risky surgeries and the ability to use his charm to advance in his career.

We also get insight into how he was ultimately taken down by the efforts of two doctors and a legal system that had to navigate how they approached doctors who work in such a negligent way as well as how they created checks and balances to better monitor the medical community as a means to advocate for patients rights.

For those who enjoyed the podcast, this series is a great way to learn more about portions of the story that were not covered.

THE CONTROL GROUP

iHeartMedia

iHeartRadio

The second season of The Control Group is a fictional podcast about a nuclear event that takes place in a city. Throughout the episodes, we find out how an entire town either lives in their bunkers or go to an area shelter. With little information being shared, they all listen to a radio station to find out what is taking place and to prepare for their next steps.

As we learn more about the main characters which includes a family, a stranger that happens to be caught up in the events that have unfolded as well as the military, we learn that there is more going on then what is being shared. How much of the nuclear episode is real and how big is it? What's happening outside of the town that this is taking place and will life return to normal? The Control Group looks at how people operate under distress when it is initiated by forces that are meant to protect those that they serve.

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