Top TV & Film Podcasts

Niko Stratis and Alex Steed rewatch The O.C. and unpack the early Aughts along the way. 

From Axis Mundi Media, the unofficial companion podcast to the HBO Max docuseries "Breath of Fire" which chronicles the rise and scandalous fall of two Kundalini Yoga teachers : the Indian-born Yogi Bhajan who came to Los Angeles in the 1960s, and the millennial American Katie Griggs known as Guru Jagat. Hosted by journalist Stacie Stukin and scholar Philip Deslippe, who appear in the docuseries as on-camera experts, Temple of Steal provides context and analysis of each episode and a deeper discussion about yoga, abuse, and turning spirituality into big business.

Produced by Dr. Bradley Onishi

Audio Engineer: Scott Okamoto

Production Assistance: Kari Onishi

Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe is a love letter to Black storytellers in entertainment. Emmy Award-winning writer, actor, and producer Lena Waithe sits down with trailblazers like Phylicia Rashad, Loretta Devine, Ava DuVernay and more to discuss their creative process, their journey, and how they became the incredible people they are today. Legacy Talk is more than just a series of interviews; it’s a documentation of the stories and experiences of artists who shifted narratives, broken barriers, and inspired a generation.

Legacy Talk with Lena Waithe, from Hillman Grad and Lemonada Media, is available on all platforms. And if you want to see all the magic unfold, catch the full episodes on YouTube.

Go Backstage with Gentry Thomas as he interviews interesting people from celebrity musicians, athletes, and even movie stars. 

The Playground loves Gentry’s cool and laid-back interview style and thinks you will too. 

Get ready for Rivals: The Official Podcast, the perfect companion to Disney+’s highly anticipated adaptation of Dame Jilly Cooper's Rivals! Join broadcaster Pandora Sykes as she uncovers exclusive behind-the-scenes secrets - interviewing the cast and creatives, and deep dives into the show’s bold storytelling. Whether you’re a fan of the original book or discovering Rivals for the first time, Rivals: The Official Podcast promises to take you beyond the screen into the drama, power plays, and exciting revelations from this scandalous Disney+ original series. 

But make sure to catch Rivals on Disney+ first to avoid spoilers! Rivals, the new original Disney+ series set in the lavish world of 1980s Cotswolds, dives headfirst into the ruthless world of British television where shoulder pads are big, and ambitions are even bigger. It’s a whirlwind of power, betrayal, and romance with an all-star cast including David Tennant, Aidan Turner, Alex Hassell, Bella Maclean, Nafessa Williams, Katherine Parkinson and Danny Dyer.

Watch Rivals exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu from 18th October, and binge all episodes of Rivals: The Official Podcast from Friday 25th October.

Rivals: The Official Podcast is a Listen production for Disney+ 

First Respodcast is a lighthearted rewatch podcast for ABC's 9-1-1. Hosts Ryan Kearns and Jane Mulcahy bring their respective backgrounds in theater and film, middling YouTuber skills, and love/hate relationship with Ryan Murphy to this episode-by-episode discussion of TV's silliest procedural drama. Updated every Friday.