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Society & Culture

Official website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08yblkf

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The second season of I’m Not a Monster starts today from the BBC, looking at the Samira Begum story. The British teen who disappeared from London and emerged four years later in Syria with the Islamic State group gives the BBC a full account of what really happened; it's available via RSS and in BBC Sounds, and is also available ad-free via BBC Podcasts Premium in the US and Canada.

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Society & Culture

Official website: https://dudesanddads.com

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The fifth season of the Dudes And Dads Podcast starts today. The show helps men be better dudes and dads, by building community through meaningful conversation and storytelling. The first episode is a conversation about setting goals in the new year and becoming better men and dads by always trying to strive for improvement.

© 2026 Dudes And Dads Media LLC

Education

Official website: https://thetapeagency.com/podcasts/

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Sort Your Sh*t Out is new today from The Tape Agency. It's a podcast for anyone who fancies having a bit more balance in their lives - whether that means managing time, tiredness, guilt, or just getting through the days. It’s about working out what works for you, and when to let stuff go. The first series focuses on balancing the booze. It's hosted by comedian Ellie Gibson, coach and trainer Stephanie Chivers, and experts and authors. It's produced by Laura Grimshaw.

TV & Film

Official website: https://www.itv.com/loveisland

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Love Island: The Morning After starts today for a new season, with hosts Indiyah Polak and Sam Thompson and an announcement of the new contestants. Main episodes start Jan 16. The UK TV show is the biggest show for 16-34s. The podcast is produced by Listen.

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Society & Culture, Business and Education

Official website: https://on-the-road-005660a4.simplecast.com

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_From editaudio:_ editaudio: On The Road A traveling podcast sharing the thoughts, feelings, anecdotes and advice collected from the attendees who stopped by our mobile sound booth at Podcast Movement.

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Arts

Official website: https://whyy.org/programs/the-statue/

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The Statue is new from WHYY today: a podcast looking at a monument to the most famous Philadelphian who never lived: “Rocky Balboa” of the Oscar Award-winning film Rocky (1976). The show sheds light on the stories of real-life Philly boxers and explores the neighborhoods around the city that run parallel to the statue.

Comedy

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Please Tell Me A Story is a brand-new comedy podcast from Somethin'Else and Sony Music Entertainment. Led by Omid Djalili, it features six comedians telling the same story to each other. But can they pass the story on without twisting the tale?

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Business, Business and Arts

Official website: https://more-right-than-wrong.simplecast.com

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_From editaudio:_ More Right Than Wrong Angie Lee and Rachel Yoo explore the tensions that women often face in the modern workplace in conversation with creative leaders from across industries.

Society & Culture

Official website: https://systemicpodcast.org/

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Systemic, from Colorado Public Radio, returns for a second season next week, focusing on the public school system. It's a tale of two school districts in Denver and Colorado Springs that are a short drive from one another, but are adopting very different approaches to thinking about race and equity.

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True Crime

Official website: https://abcaudio.com/podcasts/truth-and-lies-boston-strangler/

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The second season of Truth and Lies from ABC News starts next week - telling the remarkable story of Dan Day, an ordinary man who risked his life to prevent a terror attack that officials believe could have surpassed the death and destruction of the Oklahoma City Bombing.

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