The best new podcasts 2018
We love podcasts. They're something to listen to when your stuck on a dark train, something to fall asleep to when you need a screen break, a murder investigation to haunt you when you need a thrill, and a whole series of intelligent people talking to each other in your ear.
Make room on your phone: we've found the latest series you should be listening to. After some searching, we've found a few promising new podcasts like Serial, and the latest British comedy to replace My Dad Wrote A Porno. Add the latter to your list of 'things you try not to laugh at while commuting on a silent train'. Plug in and enjoy.
Listen if: You're a fan of Serial.
What is it: A seven-part investigation of crimes in a nondescript Alabama town from the makers of Serial and This American Life. Though it's not as immediately gripping as Serial, S-Town plunges you into its southern Gothic style immediately, investigating corrupt cops, a boastful murderer and the nature of a place where there are 95 churches, but just two hospitals. S-Town, short for 'shit town', was an instant hit, with 40 million downloads in its first month alone. So you'll always find a fellow listener for comparing notes.
Sample quote: 'Something has absolutely happened in this town, there's just too much little crap for something not to have happened'.
