5 new podcasts to listen to this week
5 new podcasts to listen to this week

From the music business to navigating health changes, this week's podcast picks offer insightful listening. The Everything Changed podcast highlights inspiring individuals who have turned devastating experiences into stories of resilience. This week's episode features British singer-songwriter and podcaster Grace 'Gigi' Ogun, who discusses her childhood, battle with Crohn's disease, and a kidney cancer diagnosis. Host Rosie Fawehimi's empathetic questions create a comfortable space for Ogun to reflect on her challenges and emotions.

Adrift is a new eight-part series from Apple Podcasts, hosted by journalist Becky Milligan, about a young British family's dream voyage turned into a fight for survival. The Robertsons sold everything to sail around the world, but disaster struck in the Pacific Ocean. The first episode introduces parents Dougal and Lyn, their teenage children Douglas and Anne, and 12-year-old twins Sandy and Neil, detailing their agricultural life and the harrowing ordeal of being circled by sharks at sea.

Giles Bidder started 101 Part Time Jobs after struggling as a touring musician. He speaks to other musicians about navigating the music industry's highs and lows. In the latest episode, he is joined by Katie Ball and David Noonan from Just Mustard, who discuss their new album, We Were Just Here, and the growing music scene in Dundalk, County Louth.

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The Scam Detectors returns for a second season, hosted by former BBC technology reporter Jane Wakefield. The series examines how fraud operates in the UK, focusing on crypto scams that have caused 16% of Britons to lose money in the past year. This week's episode breaks down how crypto frauds are structured and why younger audiences are vulnerable, offering clarity without sensationalism.

Bishness As Usual, hosted by Claudia Bish, founder of The Blogger Agent, delves into personal stories from guests about their business and career journeys. This week's episode continues the theme of resilience and adaptation in the face of change.

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