{"id":9657,"date":"2025-07-01T05:30:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-01T09:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mediarevive.com\/11-podcasts-so-entertaining-they-feel-like-watching-a-tv-show\/"},"modified":"2025-07-01T05:30:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-01T09:30:33","slug":"11-podcasts-so-entertaining-they-feel-like-watching-a-tv-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mediarevive.com\/francais\/11-podcasts-so-entertaining-they-feel-like-watching-a-tv-show\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Podcasts So Entertaining They Feel Like Watching a TV Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Like all other Gen Zers, I need to be entertained with some sort of screen 24\/7. I\u2019m always listening to something\u2014more often than not, multiple things at once. So, it goes without saying that my complete avoidance of silence has turned me into quite the podcast aficionado. As much as I love a podcast that\u2019s just two girls gabbing, my absolute favorite genre of podcasts to listen to are ones that feel like you\u2019re watching a TV show.<\/p>\n

I used to put a show on in the background while doing chores and would literally watch an entire series without knowing a single thing that happened. But with podcasts, you get the same experience without missing anything while getting things done. Here are my favorite podcasts that feel like curling up on the couch and binge-watching a Netflix series.<\/p>\n

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If you like true crime stories but don\u2019t want to be absolutely terrified the next time you\u2019re walking to your car alone, Scamanda<\/em> is the perfect listen. It follows Amanda, a bubbly blogger who detailed her cancer journey for a loyal online following. But when an investigative producer gets a tip that her story doesn\u2019t quite add up, journalists begin to unravel the truth behind her diagnosis. If you binge-watched Apple Cider Vinegar<\/em> in one sitting, you won\u2019t be able to stop listening.<\/p>\n

2. 36 Questions<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Whether you\u2019re a full-blown theater kid or just have a strong appreciation for the Hamilton<\/em> soundtrack, 36 Questions<\/em> is a must-listen. It\u2019s a three-part musical podcast starring Jonathan Groff and Jessie Shelton, and I absolutely devoured it. You might think a musical wouldn\u2019t hit the same without visuals, but this one will prove you wrong.<\/p>\n

3. Sounds Like A Cult<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Unlike the previous podcast, every episode of Sounds Like A Cult<\/em> is a standalone, not part of an interconnected series. Each one dives into a cult-like community, like SoulCycle, Erewhon, and even bachelorette parties. The episodes are hilarious and will have you noticing culty behavior in every group gathering.<\/p>\n

4. Serial<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Each season of Serial<\/em> takes you deep into a story just as enthralling as the last. The first season, and perhaps the most popular, investigates the murder of Hae Min Lee and the imprisonment of her ex-boyfriend, Adnan Syed, who maintained his innocence. The podcast dives into every angle of the case. The most recent season explores the life of Keiko, the killer whale you might recognize from Free Willy<\/em>, and follows his journey across countries in an effort to return him to the ocean after years in captivity.<\/p>\n

5. Rabbit Hole<\/em><\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019ve ever wondered how your endless scrolling really affects you, Rabbit Hole<\/em> by The New York Times<\/em> will draw you in completely. It examines how internet algorithms encourage compulsive consumption and even radicalize users. Once you start listening, you won\u2019t be able to stop.<\/p>\n

6. The Retrievals<\/em><\/h2>\n
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As women, we know how difficult it can be to advocate for our health\u2014especially reproductive health. The Retrievals<\/em> follows a group of women undergoing egg retrievals at a Yale fertility clinic and the pain and dismissal they endured. It\u2019s an incredibly poignant and gripping listen, but if you\u2019re dealing with infertility or health challenges of your own, consider checking the trigger warnings first.<\/p>\n

7. Normal Gossip<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Reality TV fanatics\u2014this one\u2019s for you. Normal Gossip<\/em> is on par with even my favorite Bravo shows. The host, Rachelle Hampton, and a guest read and react to listener-submitted pieces of gossip. These stories are mundane, hilarious, and bizarre in the best way, and they\u2019ll have you laughing out loud while listening.<\/p>\n

8. Dying for Sex<\/em><\/h2>\n
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You know a podcast is TV-worthy when they literally turn it into a show, and that\u2019s exactly what happened with Dying for Sex<\/em>. It\u2019s a true story hosted by close friends Molly Kochan and Nikki Boyer, following Molly\u2019s journey through Stage IV breast cancer, leaving her marriage, and exploring her sexuality. Once you finish the podcast (likely in one sitting), you can stream the series on Hulu, too.<\/p>\n

9. The Dropout<\/em><\/h2>\n
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Unless you\u2019ve been living under a rock, you\u2019ve probably heard of Elizabeth Holmes, the Theranos founder now serving prison time for fraud. The Dropout<\/em> breaks down how Holmes went from a Stanford dropout to one of the biggest scammers in Silicon Valley. Like Dying for Sex<\/em>, this one also got the TV treatment, so you can stream it once you\u2019ve finished listening.<\/p>\n

10. The Shrink Next Door<\/em><\/h2>\n
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The Shrink Next Door<\/em> is one of those stories you won\u2019t believe is real while listening, but the shocking tale is, in fact, a true story. Journalist Joe Nocera\u2019s neighbor in the Hamptons, Ike, was a therapist to NYC\u2019s elite. But one summer, Ike disappeared, and Joe discovered that everything he thought he knew about him was a lie. He recounts the entire wild journey in this podcast, and it\u2019s a ride from start to finish.<\/p>\n

11. Welcome to Night Vale<\/em><\/h2>\n
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If you\u2019re looking for something so TV-like it\u2019s not based in reality at all, Welcome to Night Vale<\/em> is a fictional supernatural podcast that will immediately suck you in. It\u2019s bizarre, surreal, and totally captivating. Whether you\u2019re commuting, doing laundry, or walking to class, this one will make your day way more interesting.<\/p>\n

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As an Assistant Editor for The Everygirl, Lauren ideates and writes content for every facet of our readers\u2019 lives. Her articles span the topics of must-read books, movies, home tours, travel itineraries\u2014and everything in between. When she isn\u2019t testing the latest TikTok trend, she can be found scouring Goodreads for new releases to feature on the site.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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