Fun and entertaining pop culture shows you won’t want to stop listening to: the best podcasts of the week | TV & radio

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Clara & Munroe Are In It

If the first episode is anything to go by, Clara Amfo (released from BBC radio) and activist Munroe Bergdorf could be your happy companions. The pair are warm, friendly and full of gossip as they discuss the latest trends in pop culture – such as what the heated discussion surrounding Olivia Rodrigo’s baby doll dress has to say about female singers. Our one complaint? Half an hour is not enough! Hollie Richardson
It’s very accessible, episodes every week

Successpod

Podcast doyen Adam Buxton leans into his transcendental thoughts in these six episodes about what it means to be fulfilled in the age of attraction. It won’t be for everyone, but Bux stans will definitely appreciate the songs about him letting his hair down – and his fringes – and the casual chats with Guz Khan, Romesh Ranganathan and others. Hannah J Davies
Obviously, all the episodes are out now

Fantasy Only

It might be easy to panic, but Leon Neyfakh (Slow Burn, Fiasco) twists the obvious in this clever series about cybersex. He is assisted by comedian and OnlyFans creator Gracie Canaan to examine the relationships created between X-makers and the general public, with revelations from Neyfakh himself. HJD
It’s very accessible, episodes every week

Hunting for a Suicide Dealer

Six years later, the investigative series on child abuse Hunting Warhead remains one of the most successful yet disturbing podcasts ever produced. Canada’s CBC series follows reporter Daemon Fairless as he turns to a man who sells deadly drugs online to suicidal people, and he’s a tough one. HJD
It’s very accessible, episodes every week

This Is TV Now

Podcasting’s video pivot is in jeopardy – see the meta-show about the blurred lines between mediums. The founder of the magazine Dane Cardiel meets with producer Stella Young, who thinks – as many will be happy to hear – that, despite the changes taking place, video has not killed the radio professionals so far. HJD
It’s very accessible, episodes every week