Podcasts focused on personal storytelling have proliferated in recent years, and the variety of subjects covered continues to expand so that every aspect of being human now has a voice, from narratives to interviews & commentary.
This American Life
Each episode is based on a theme, and they feature a variety of stories from that theme. There’s a mix of journalistic commentary to complement interviews about real people and their real life experiences. …more
99% Invisible
Presenting a mix of cool interviews and commentary that explore the unnoticed and unheard-of aspects of architecture, design & ideas shaping our world. …more
The Moth
Featuring live talks that are funny, sad, and insightful, the Moth’s mission is to promote the art & craft of storytelling, and to honor and celebrate the diversity & commonality of human experience. …more
StoryCorps
Capturing one-on-one interviews that delve into the essence of our humanity, as well as our relation to each other, and the lessons that we’ve learned along the way. …more
Radio Diaries
First-person diaries, sound portraits, and hidden chapters of history, presenting an eclectic range of extraordinary stories, all about ordinary life. …more
Snap Judgment
Storytelling based on compelling personal stories, mixing killer beats with a real drama to produce cinematic, dramatic and kick-ass radio that will capture your attention and rock your auditory world. …more
The Memory Palace
Features interesting historical narratives, and sometimes heartbreaking, or even hysterical, but always on point, revealing aspects of our common narrative. …more
UnFictional
Captivating real-life stories created by the most talented radio producers across the land. It’s storytelling that covers the ground between the most sophisticated and the searingly profane. …more
Spark
Britain’s first true storytelling club, where thousands of true stories have been told live, in under five minutes, from stages in London, Bristol and Glasgow. …more
CreativeMornings
Creatives gather in cities around the world to enjoy fresh coffee, friendly people, and a short talk one Friday morning each month on a variety of topics. …more
These storytelling podcasts fall into a variety of production categories – recording speakers live on stage, stories produced in a studio, interviews, investigating journalism, and at times, mixing aspects of multiple processes.
The results, therefore, will vary a bit, from a more raw, you-were-there experience on a live stage, which includes audience reaction, to a virtually flawless experience created by way of the craftsmanship provided by a great sound editor, or the cerebral banter that unfolds in unexpected ways during a conversation.
With each podcast, if you pay attention to the key elements, content-construct-conveyance, you will achieve a far better understanding as to how the Truth is Fabricated at every turn.