No matter your relationship status, these podcasts about all kinds of love and intimacy will warm your heart. Featuring: Death, Sex & Money: "Marcy has had Joe on her mind since she went to the prom with him during her senior year of high school. Earlier this year, Marcy—who's now 69 and divorced—decided to track down Joe. And months after sending him an email, Joe responded. Since August, they've been talking on the phone every day. Marcy says they're in love. And Joe lives only 15 minutes away. But Marcy and Joe... still haven't seen each other. Not even over Zoom."

Record Club: "Record Club is a live storytelling podcast that celebrates seminal albums and explores how these albums affect our lives. Hosted by musician Louise Burns, each episode features storytellers telling a true, personal story about how a particular record shaped them." 

Life Kit: "Sex, genitals, consent, self-touching — it's tricky to talk to younger kids about these topics. This episode helps parents get past the confusion and embarrassment around sex education so they can raise healthy, responsible kids."

This Is Love: "In June of 2016, Dion Leonard attempted one of the toughest races in the world—a 155-mile ultramarathon through the Gobi Desert in China. At the start of day two, he looked down and saw a little brown dog chewing on his shoes. Dion and the little dog were about to embark on an adventure that would change both of their lives."

Nancy: "At the age of 61, Richard was searching for a boyfriend. But finding love was about more than just getting past the trials of dating. There was also Peter…" (This episode was made in collaboration with another favourite podcast of ours, Other Men Need Help.)

Back in 2019, a listener named James sent us an idea: why not try a recommendation chain? The host behind the first podcast recommends the second podcast in the chain. The host of the second then recommends the third, and so on. Kind of like a game of tag, or a daisy chain. 

We've enjoyed this experiment so much we decided to spend a third episode building the chain. It's now 13 podcasts long, and continues to surprise us with curve ball recommendations that suddenly takes the chain into new directions. We've had contributions from the likes of Roman Mars, Nicole Byer, John Green and Alex Goldman. Their picks have covered everything from design to Harry Potter, comedy to policing. Even horticulture! 

This week we're featuring: My Year In Mensa, Say More, The Oldest Profession, You're Wrong About, and On The Ledge.

Where will it go next? For more great podcasts check out: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastplaylist

Writer and podcast host Scaachi Koul is back to recommend more essential listening in Part 2 of her conversation with her good friend Elamin.

This episode definitely has a theme. Scaachi shares her favourite legal podcasts to fill the lawyer-shaped hole in her parents’ hearts. Plus, grown adults engage in toilet humour. You don’t want to miss it.

Featuring: 5-4, The Alarmist and Unprecedented.

Plus, a sneak peek at the new season from Tai Asks Why. Tai Poole is a teenager now, and he's got a whole bunch of new questions.

For more podcast recommendations visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastplaylist"

If these days you answer the question "How are you?" with an emphatic "Not great!", Scaachi Koul hosts just the podcast for you. Scaachi is a culture writer for BuzzFeed and author of the essay collection One Day We'll All Be Dead and None of This Will Matter. She hosts the aptly titled Not Great With Scaachi Koul, a podcast covering politics, culture and society through interviews and comedy. She also happens to be a good pal of of our host Elamin. She recently joined Elamin from her home in New York City to introduce us to her favourite podcasts.

These two had such a good chat we couldn't put it all into one show. Part 2 of Scaachi's favourites will be online and on your radio next week!

This week we're featuring: Not Great with Scaachi Koul, Swindled, This Matters and Reply All. For more podcast recommendations, check out: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcastplaylist

While the Podcast Playlist team takes some holiday R&R we're sharing an episode of our spin off show: CBC Podcast Showcase. This week: Seat at the Table. Friends Martine St-Victor and Isabelle Racicot have in-depth conversations with notable guests from media, sports and pop culture. This season they're focused on personal stories about the power of the Black Lives Matter movement, the urgency of this moment, and what it will take to move forward.

This week we're sharing something special in our feed: The CBC Podcast Showcase. It's a spin off show of Podcast Playlist, that shares the best releases CBC Podcasts has to offer. This week Leah and Falen of The Secret Life of Canada explore the truth behind two very old stories. Sasquatch and Ogopogo are legendary creatures of land and sea — but how exactly did they go from sacred figures in Indigenous oral histories to terrifying beasts and dopey-looking mascots?

A year like this needed some joy. Here are the listens that brightened our days.

Not all true crime shows are grim and grisly. These mysteries are safe to enjoy with the whole family. Featuring: Criminal, Every Little Thing and Dark Poutine.

It's our monthly round up of new releases. We’ve got stories about one immigrant’s epic journey to Canada, a hip-hop conspiracy, a royal wedding the whole family can enjoy, and more. Whether you’re craving something serious or soothing, there’s plenty to cozy up with. Featuring: 1. The Messenger 2. Louder Than A Riot 3. The Hopeful 4. Enthusiast! 5. The Two Princes

Easily, some of the most bingeable podcasts fall under True Crime. And how can you not get hooked? Many of these series are intertwined with mystery, suspense, intrigue… a winning combination for any great story.

From surfing jewel smugglers to an in-real-life “whodunnit” murder mystery, these podcasts will have you on the edge of your seat.

Podcasts featured: Aftereffect, Science Diction, Strictly Stalking, Dark Poutine, Trace: The Informer, The Sneak