Pick of the weekBad Chat“Did you know that horses’ legs are their fingers?” This is just one question asked in a fun podcast by broadcasting favourites and longtime besties Alice Levine and Greg James. The format is finding its feet, but so far it’s the standard chatty pod fare: no topic is off limits as they invite listeners to share their gripes, crises and any inane thoughts they can’t shake off. And in episode one, Alice reveals her War Horse acting debut … Hollie Richardson
Widely available, episodes weeklyLemme Say ThisAfter a short hiatus, Hunter Harris and Peyton Dix’s culture podcast has been resurrected by the Obamas’ production outfit Higher Ground. For takes that are extremely pertinent and often very funny, the Brooklynites are rarely bested; a recent episode offered insightful chat on Lena Dunham’s memoir and the total nonsense that is Euphoria. Hannah J Davies
Widely available, episodes weeklyUncover: The Expert WitnessIf nine episodes feels like a lot for a limited series, this new one from Canada’s CBC has a bit to dig into. Namely, how did a strangely secretive AI policing tool used in Akron, Ohio, turn out to be a total dud? Tech and true crime are expertly fused in a series hosted by Sam Mullins (Sea of Lies). HJD
