Your Weekly Audio Guide: Five Podcasts You Can't Miss
This week brings an exceptional selection of podcasts covering everything from personal health battles and survival against the odds to navigating the music business and protecting yourself from financial fraud. These five standout shows offer compelling listening for audiences across the United Kingdom.
Inspiring Health Journeys and Survival Tales
The Everything Changed podcast continues to deliver powerful conversations, with this week's episode featuring British singer-songwriter and podcaster Grace 'Gigi' Ogun. In a deeply moving discussion with host Rosie Fawehimi, Ogun opens up about her childhood, her battle with Crohn's disease, and a subsequent kidney cancer diagnosis. The episode highlights how Ogun turned to researching nutrition and lifestyle changes to holistically manage her health, while her own podcast, Journeys with Grace, served as a cathartic process she hopes guides others.
For those seeking an immersive narrative, Adrift is a new eight-part Apple Podcasts series hosted by journalist Becky Milligan. It documents the true story of the Robertson family, who sold all their possessions to sail the world, only to face disaster in the Pacific Ocean. The first episode introduces parents Dougal and Lyn, their teenage children, and 12-year-old twins, detailing their agricultural background and the harrowing moment they were circled by sharks, hundreds of miles from land with no radio.
Music, Money, and Sibling Chats
Giles Bidder's 101 Part Time Jobs offers a frank look at the realities of the music industry. In the latest episode, he is joined by Katie Ball and David Noonan from the Irish rock band Just Mustard. They discuss why their new album, We Were Just Here, is a record to get lost in, their influences from jungle and electronic music, and the financial challenges of being working musicians in today's climate.
With crypto scams surging—affecting 16% of Britons in the past year—the return of The Scam Detectors for a second season is perfectly timed. Hosted by former BBC technology reporter Jane Wakefield, the podcast breaks down how crypto frauds are structured and why younger audiences are particularly vulnerable, offering clear, non-sensationalist advice.
This week's spotlight shines on Bishness As Usual, hosted by Claudia Bish, founder of The Blogger Agent. In a refreshing twist, her brother Luca Bish—known for ITV's Love Island—interviews her. They delve into Claudia's inspiration for becoming a founder, her weight-loss journey, and dealing with burn-out, offering a candid and relatable discussion between siblings.
Whether you're looking for inspiration, a gripping story, or practical advice, this week's podcast lineup has something for every listener.
