Best Personal Journal Podcasts

Criminal is the first of its kind. A show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Named a Best Podcast of 2023 by the New York Times. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

S-Town is a podcast hosted by Brian Reed from Serial Productions, a New York Times company. The story follows a man named John who despises his Alabama town and decides to do something about it. He asks Brian to investigate the son of a wealthy family who's allegedly been bragging that he got away with murder. But when someone else ends up dead, the search for the truth leads to a nasty feud, a hunt for hidden treasure, and an unearthing of the mysteries of one man's life.To get full access to this show, and to other Serial Productions and New York Times podcasts on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, subscribe at nytimes.com/podcasts.To find out about new shows from Serial Productions, and get a look behind the scenes, sign up for our newsletter at nytimes.com/serialnewsletter.Have a story pitch, a tip, or feedback on our shows? Email us at serialshows@nytimes.com

Two comedians look at a small town, what makes it tick, and a murder that took place there. In depth research, horrible tragedy, and the hosts' comedic spin on the whole thing. New episodes every Thursday!!

L.A. Times reporter Christopher Goffard of “Dirty John” is back with another riveting podcast from L.A. Times Studios. In “Crimes of the Times,” Goffard goes deep behind the scenes of a new story each week, cutting through common myths and misconceptions to uncover what really happened in the most compelling cases from L.A. and beyond.

Explore true stories of the dark side of the Internet with host Jack Rhysider as he takes you on a journey through the chilling world of hacking, data breaches, and cyber crime.

Maybe you’ve laid awake and imagined how it could have been, how it might yet be, but the moment to act was never right. Well, the moment is here and the podcast making it happen is Heavyweight. Join Jonathan Goldstein for road trips, thorny reunions, and difficult conversations as he backpedals his way into the past like a therapist with a time machine. 

In Help I Sexted My Boss, two wildly different worlds collide as William Hanson and Jordan North take on the hilarious challenges of modern life. Expect laugh-out-loud stories, brutally honest moments, and a friendship that’s as unlikely as it is unfiltered. Join Sexted Extra and laugh along to William Hanson and Jordan North helping you navigate the challenges of modern life ad free at https://plus.acast.com/s/sextedmyboss.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Traditional ideas of masculinity are dead, and now men struggle to find their place in the world. In Stories of Men, Alex Melia speaks to men who’ve overcome challenging circumstances to find out what they’ve learned about being a man in today’s world. Each guest shares a story from their life that has had a big impact on them.Alex Melia is a businessman and podcaster from Atherton, Greater Manchester. He has built a business which now employs over 30 people. Ten years in, and the company sustains him without his involvement. He now travels the world on a mission to uncover what it means to live an independent and meaningful life.This podcast was previously Our Voices.

The Anthropocene is the current geological age, in which human activity has profoundly shaped the planet and its biodiversity. On The Anthropocene Reviewed, #1 New York Times bestselling author John Green (The Fault in Our Stars, Turtles All the Way Down) reviews different facets of the human-centered planet on a five-star scale. WNYC Studios is a listener-supported producer of other leading podcasts including On the Media, Snap Judgment, Death, Sex & Money, Nancy and Here’s the Thing with Alec Baldwin. © WNYC Studios

Unseeable forces control human behavior and shape our ideas, beliefs, and assumptions. Invisibilia—Latin for invisible things—fuses narrative storytelling with science that will make you see your own life differently.

A funny take on the world of geekdom from two lifelong nerdy bitches, Heather and Liz talk geek culture, Marvel vs. DC, Harry Potter, Star Wars vs. Star Trek, Doctor Who, Tolkien, nerdcrafts, mainstream and not-so-mainstream genres. Weekly topics will also include the social aspect of being a geek, romance and dating, becoming a self-saving princess, random observations on daily life, hipster-bashing, drunken whores and other everyday faux pas.

Sword and Scale is a true crime podcast covering the dark underworld of crime and the criminal justice system’s response to it. The first episode launched January 1st, 2014 and feature stories of murder, abduction, rape, and even more bizarre forms of crime. It’s the purest form of true-crime where the raw uncensored audio tells the story. Everything from 911 calls to court testimony, interviews with victims and sometimes with perpetrators give listeners a 360 degree look at the seedy underbelly of human nature and so-called civilized society. Told from an everyman's point of view, Sword and Scale goes beyond the news clips and the sensationalist headlines to hold up a mirror to the audience and ask, "Is it us versus them? Or are we just like 'them' too?" Sword and scale proves that the worst monsters are real.

The Winging It Travel Podcast is your weekly ticket to the world—dropping every Monday and hosted by me, James Hammond, proudly part of the Voyascape Network.This is more than just a travel podcast—it's a cinematic audio experience designed to take you deep into the heart of each journey. Through rich immersive soundscapes, on-the-ground reactions, and authentic storytelling, I bring you right alongside me—whether I’m hiking up volcanoes in Guatemala, navigating the chaos of a city market in India, or camping under the stars in British Columbia.With over fifteen years of travel behind me, I've met incredible people, seen breathtaking places, and collected unforgettable stories—and now I get to share them with you. Expect a mix of:🎧 Immersive-Audio episodes that let you hear the world as I experience it🎙️ Raw, reflective solo episodes filled with insights, tips, and honest travel tales🌍 Guest conversations with some of the most diverse and well-travelled people I've encountered on the roadEvery episode blends anecdotes, practical advice, cultural insight, and moments of pure adventure. This podcast is for travellers, dreamers, backpackers, and anyone who’s ever thought, what if I just went for it?So, if you're looking for stories to tell, tips to share, and experiences to inspire, you're in the right place.There’s so much travel content coming your way, it just might spark that trip you’ve been dreaming about for years.

A truly spooky series of ghost stories set in Boston, MA. Join our host and follow along a series of events that can only be explained as "haunted happenstance."

#1 Podcast about Ukraine on Apple | Breaking the stereotypes about Ukrainians and sharing the personalities of Ukrainian people with the world. | Instagram @raregirlspod

In Feb 2018, an aspiring actress vanished from her Hollywood apartment. Rolling Stone journalist Neil Strauss was asked to help the family get answers. Together, they found them...sometimes at great personal risk. Now the award-winning true crime podcast returns, unraveling the baffling and tragic case that started Neil Strauss down the rabbit hole of true crime investigation, along with his wife and his neighbors, Incubus guitarist Mike Einziger, and concert violinist Ann Marie Simpson. To Live and Die in LA Season 2 is available now.www.livediela.com

Veteran journalist Joe Nocera’s neighbor in the Hamptons was a therapist named Ike. Ike counted celebrities and Manhattan elites as his patients. He’d host star-studded parties at his eccentric vacation house. But one summer, Joe discovered that Ike was gone and everything he’d thought he’d known about his neighbor -- and the house next door -- was wrong. From Wondery, the company behind Dirty John and Dr. Death, and Bloomberg, “The Shrink Next Door” is a story about power, control and turning to the wrong person for help for three decades. Written and hosted by Joe Nocera, a columnist for Bloomberg.Binge all episodes of The Shrink Next Door exclusively and ad-free by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting wondery.com/links/shrink-next-door/ now.The Shrink Next Door is now an Apple Original series, starring Will Ferrell and Paul Rudd. Watch now only on Apple TV+ http://apple.co/-TheShrinkNextDoor

Ever had a bad day at work? Then F**k My Work Life is the podcast for you! Jay and Kay share listeners stories from the workplace, which may have you thinking you don't have it so bad after all. Email your stories to fmwlpod@gmail.com or call 310-818-3273

Love is more than you think.From the creators of Criminal. New episodes twice a month.Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Thank you for joining me again this week to explore our psychic and mediumship faculties AND paranormal science. Come and find me exploring the psychic faculty on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/psychicmatters/. You can find my soothing meditations, workshop and events, including mediumship demonstrations at https://anntheato.com SUBSCRIBE NOW so you don’t miss future episodes! DEAF FRIENDLY - A COMPLETE TRANSCRIPTION OF EACH EPISODE IS AVAILABLE IN THE SHOW NOTES, WHICH YOU CAN FIND ON www.anntheato.com. ABOUT THE SHOW:Ann Théato, CSNUt, Psychic, Medium and Spiritual Tutor, investigates psychic development, mediumship techniques, and paranormal science, so that you can come to understand your own innate psychic ability and expand your knowledge, whilst learning to develop a curious mind.  You are an energy of intelligence and great power, an infinite being, older than time. Mankind has used this intuitive sixth sense for centuries. It can be very difficult for those of us who wish to undergo training to develop our clairvoyance. In the Western World, even in this very modern 21st century, there are very few good teachers who uphold and advance psychic teaching.  Ann has trained at some of the best psychic institutions in the world and with some of the best tutors and modern-day paranormal pioneers – Tony Stockwell, Mavis Pittilla, Paul Jacobs, Lisa Williams, Andy Byng, Lynne Probert, Natalie Walker, to name but a few.  Listen to this show and you’ll not only learn how to develop your spiritual gifts from the comfort of your own home, but you’ll also investigate the teachings of experts across the globe and gain their wisdom, advice and spiritual wealth.  A mix of interviews, step by step guides, unique teachings, special co-hosts and solo shows from Ann you are not going to want to miss.  Hit subscribe and get ready to redefine the significance of living! LINKS:Website - https://anntheato.com/Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/groups/psychicmattersFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/AnnTheatoPsychicMediumTwitter - https://twitter.com/Psychic_MattersInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/psychicmatters/Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/anntheatopsychicmedium/Linked In - https://www.linkedin.com/in/anntheato/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@psychicmatters/videosTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@psychicmatters

A storytelling podcast, with first-hand amazing stories presented by Scott Johnson and Meredith Hackwith Edwards. Each storyteller tells their own personal true story, with all the details of what happened. Animal attacks, plane crashes, mass shootings, and more – you'll hear what happened directly from the person who experienced it, and the inspirational outcome of how they came out on the other side. 

“Unmapped" is a travel podcast about getting off the beaten path and discovering new experiences near and far. Millennial travel blogger Angelina Zeppieri takes you along on her adventures, and sits down with global nomads and fellow wanderers around the world. From Uncover Studios. New episodes every other Wednesday.

On a remote mountain in Hawaii, there's a fake planet Mars. Six volunteers are secluded in an imitation Mars habitat where they will work as imitation astronauts for one very real year. The goal: to help NASA understand what life might be like on the red planet—and plan for the day when the dress rehearsals are over, and we blast off for real. Host Lynn Levy has been chronicling this experiment from the moment the crew set foot in their habitat, communicating with them through audio diaries that detail their discoveries, their frustrations, and their evolving and devolving relationships with each other. From those diaries, Gimlet Media has crafted an addictive serialized documentary: the true story of a fake planet.

A series about what it's really like to start a business.