From politics to gossip (sometimes, both), a selection of must-listen-to podcasts.

It’s the season to look back and reflect on the year that was, including our personal soundtracks for 2023.

The hyper-glam NYC comedian has journeyed from gleeful impostor to podcast impresario and HBO darling.

“We live in polarising times, taking a stance on anything will inevitably be divisive,” says the NYC-based actor, podcaster and provocateur.

Indie publisher Jennifer Cheuk on celebrating contemporary writing in Aotearoa and resisting traditional notions of who authors can be.

Melody Thomas is determined to get the bottom of our intimacy issues.

The co-host of daily podcast Newsable is addicted to social media – a character flaw "that is kinda necessary in this line of work".

Shrill besties, and hosts of new local podcast Rats in the Gutter, Johanna Cosgrove and Sam Te Kani talk to - and about - each other.

Rage gets such bad PR, especially coming from women. When regressive politics abound, how can we channel our anger into change?

In an image-obsessed world where thin is the norm, being unapologetically fat, like the late Dr Cat Pausé, is a radical feminist act.

A true crime-free round up from major podcast fan Rebecca Wadey.