Audible launches podcast investigating underworld of crypto

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Squid Scam from Audible is a powerful new investigative podcast delving into the murky underworld of crypto.

Hosted by journalist Janhoi McGregor, the Audible Original produced by ITN Productions, investigates one of the most shocking online scams in recent memory. It involved fraudsters stealing $16 million from investors across the globe, by selling a worthless crypto token based on the hit TV series Squid Game.

Red Bull’s Why I Run podcast returns for second season

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Season two of Why I Run, the podcast celebrating the extraordinary and the everyday stories of running, has launched.

The series comes in the lead up to the global charity event ‘Wings for Life World Run’ on 7 May.

Hosted by TikTok sensation, Erin Azar, along with broadcaster and world record-breaking swimmer, Ayo Akinwolere, the pair meet guests who share their passion for running and explain what drives them to put their shoes on and get out the front door.

BBC World Service and CBC Podcasts launch new true crime podcast

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Love, Janessa is a new original true crime podcast from BBC World Service and CBC Podcasts.

The eight-part series looks into the murky world of online romance scams to find an adult entertainment star who is the unwitting human face of a digital con. She is Janessa Brazil, whose stolen images are being used as part of global catfishing schemes.

Global launches new podcast The Shelina Show

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The Shelina Show, hosted Shelina Janmohamed is being launched by Global.

Launching next Wednesday, 18 January, the podcast will see the award-winning author, advertising executive and mum-of-two exploring news and culture in the UK and globally.

The weekly podcast will feature interviews and discussions with a mix of familiar faces including Dan Snow and Ahir Shah, as well as new upcoming diverse voices sharing their perspectives on the biggest stories of the week.

Shelina will also talk to leading experts to discuss a topic in depth that affects us all, from trust and the social care crisis, to grief and body image.

Joanna Lumley and husband Stephen Barlow launch new podcast

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Joanna & The Maestro is a new podcast hosted by Dame Joanna Lumley and her husband Stephen Barlow.

It will include affectionate, engaging and funny conversations from the pair, who realise that after almost 40 years of marriage, there are still lots of new things to learn about each other.

There will also be live music performed by Stephen, who is the famed conductor, composer and musician.

Winners of the inaugural Signal Awards have been revealed

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The Signal Awards, which celebrate the world’s best podcasts has announced winners of the inaugural honours.

Winners were selected by the Signal Academy and podcast listeners globally. They include  Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend, Masters of Scale, Stacey Abrams: How To Harness Risk, Making Gay History, and The Official Hacks Podcast as well as some of the world’s most influential, entertaining and informative voices including, Jon Stewart, Stacey Abrahams, Damon John, Eva Longoria, J.J. Abrams, Issa Rae, Jalen Rose, Laverne Cox, Reid Hoffman, Kara Swisher, and Trevor Noah.

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