I use antennapod for my podcasting, since it's open source, but they still have the top iTunes podcasts listed on the 'add podcast' screen.

From least worst to worst, after only reading the descriptions (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong):

  • The Apology Line - stories about a voicemail box people would call to apologize for things about. Sounds uplifting, I hope.
  • The Bible in a Year - maybe this guy preaches liberation theology, but I doubt it
  • Pillows and Beer (the one without a title) - some sort of reality show star podcast?!
  • 5 different True Crime Porn podcasts
  • Dan Bongino - I gotta love the picture and the fact that I have to hear ads for this guy when I listen to sports on the radio. I swear there were more conservative podcasts on this list the last time I checked.
  • New York Times/The Atlantic podcasts
  • The LINCOLN PROJECT PODCAST!?
  • PlantsRcoolToo [any]
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    4 years ago

    I don't use itunes for podcast because android, I use pocket cast but it's the same situation in there.

    The first time I saw their popular podcast page I had to set my phone down and take a few breathes. The absolute nonsense people listen to....

    • medium_adult_son [he/him]
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      4 years ago

      I agree with you completely, but I must like the punishment. I went further down the pod-hole so you don't have to.

      More of the popular podcasts - Ben Shapiro, Dax Shepard, a podcast for “high-achieving feminist women,” and a pod called “third degree” that’s all about the new Trump impeachment trial. :agony-deep:

      • PlantsRcoolToo [any]
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        4 years ago

        AAAAAAAAAAAA

        I wish people would just listen to Citations Needed, it's so good

        • medium_adult_son [he/him]
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          4 years ago

          A lot of actors are doing podcasts now due to Covid. Which sounds harmless, but it is taking listeners away from people that earn a living by making interesting podcasts.

          A lot of writer/comedians have podcasts, but the good ones were already around pre-Covid. And it makes sense, since they're often trying out material. Actors are another story.

          From a quick search I see that Dax, Anna Faris, Justin Long, Jonathan Van Ness, and Paris Hilton have podcasts now. And I can't forget Michelle Obama or Hillary's libcasts!

          • Chutt_Buggins [he/him]
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            4 years ago

            Dax, Anna Faris, Justin Long,

            Why don't they just make one podcast together?