Podcasts
Pick of the week
Confessions of a Female Founder
Fresh from teaching us the finer points of Victoria sponge-making and spaghetti presentation over on Netflix, Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, releases her new podcast series: an ode to women entrepreneurs and her new As Ever lifestyle brand. Love her or hate her (and really, if you do, is it crucial to tell everyone all the time?), COAFF has all the hallmarks of an inspirational podcast hit: Diary of a SHE-EO, if you will. Hannah J Davies
Widely available, episodes weekly from Tuesday
Gina
Australian politics fans will lap up this new six-parter from Guardian correspondent Sarah Martin about the country’s richest person. Unfortunately, rather than using her immense wealth for good, mining mogul and Trump fan Gina Rinehart seems to have set her sights on becoming the nation’s answer to Elon Musk. HJD
Widely available, episodes weekly
Suave
In its first season, this Pulitzer-winning podcast shone a light on long-term incarceration via the case of Philadelphian David Luis “Suave” Gonzalez, who was sentenced to life in prison without parole at 17. It was a term later deemed unconstitutional, with this follow-up turning its attention to ex-prisoners’ lives after release. HJD
Widely available, episodes weekly from Monday
Mel & Sue Should Know By Now
Reliably top-tier funny chat from the longtime broadcasting pals in a podcast that reunites them after nine years. The aim is to admit what they still don’t know – including Mel’s revelation that, despite hosting Bake Off for seven years, she still can’t make bread. Come for the confessions, stay for the unravelling hilarious conversations that follow. Hollie Richardson
Widely available, episodes weekly
Gems With Miles and Julian
Julian Shapiro-Barnum makes YouTube about 500% more wholesome with his kid-focused interview channel, Recess Therapy. Now he’s started a spin-off podcast with breakout star Miles (aged seven), who is riveted by Area 51 and the Bermuda triangle – but isn’t totally sure how an Airpod is supposed to go in your ear. HJD
Widely available, episodes weekly
