Society & Culture podcasts

851Stories in ColourThe National GalleryThese are the stories of how colour has changed the world.

852Storytime with Kayla JadeMIK MadeThe internet is no stranger to Kayla Jade’s candid confessions from the world of full-service s-work.

853Talk HorsePippa Funnell and Tristan PhippsSaddle up for tales of triumph, drama, and equestrian life as we gallop through the highs and lows of the horse world.

854Terribly FamousWondery Wouldn’t you love to be a famous?

855The Affair…with Anna WilliamsonAnna Williamson‘The Affair….

856The Alien UFO PodcastSimon BownAre we being visited by aliens?

857The Art of DecidingBruce WhitfieldThe internet tells us we make 35 000 decisions every day.

858The Copernic Affair | Canadaland InvestigatesCanadaland“Really scratches that true crime itch without being about murder” –Kate Evans, Podcast Playlist" [Host] Kasia Mychajlowycz does not pull any punches.

859The Coupon King PodcastJordon CoxSave money, play games and hear money stories from famous faces on The Coupon King Podcast!

860The Crime AgentsGlobalPlayerIf you want to understand what’s really happening on Britain’s streets, you need to hear this.

861The Crown: Fact or FictionMail Metro MediaQueens, Kings, and Dastardly Things looks at the Royal Family - the secrets, the palace intrigues, and the Crown's bloodiest moments.

862The Current ThingNick DixonComedian and commentator Nick Dixon talks to fascinating guests about politics, the culture war, and anything else that comes up.

863The English Disease | LegacyStakExtraordinary sporting stories that really matter.

864The Fighty PucksiHeart, NovelThe Fighty Pucks is the story of the most violent hockey team on the planet.

865The Gangster's GhostThe AustralianJohnny ‘The Magician’ Regan was a murderer, pimp and psychopath, gunned down by three assassins in a grimy back lane in 1974.

866The Green Planet MonitorDavid KattenburgListen, Read, Watch

867The In Between Podcast with Mel BarrettMel BarrettThere’s the official story.

868The LodgeIn a world obsessed with wellbeing - would you put your health in the hands of a cult?

869The Medical DetectivesSoft Skills MediaThe Medical Detectives is a weekly podcast where medicine meets mystery—told by the very people who’ve lived it.

870The Messy PartsWhether you’re at the top, or striving to get there—you may have noticed the one thing people rarely talk about: how hard it is to achieve success.

871The Motherkind PodcastZoe BlaskeyMotherhood is incredible.

872The Rabbit Hole DetectivesFolding PocketJoin Reverend Richard Coles, Dr Cat Jarman and Charles Spencer as they chase the provenance of historical objects both real and metaphorical

873The Redemption of Jar Jar BinksJar Jar Binks became one of the most polarizing figures in cinematic history when he made his debut in Star Wars Episode 1: The Phantom Menace in 1999.

874The Stitch UpBroccoli ProductionsLatest series: Bodies Are Telling with Jimanekia Eborn Bodies are Telling is a two part exploration of the often complex relationship between the body and the self, told by Jimanekia Eborn through an intimate, personal reflection of her own journey to self-discovery.

875The Third ActCatherine FairweatherWhat if we all saw age, not as a barrier, but as a new beginning?

876The Trojan Horse AffairRebecca LaksA strange letter appears on a city councillor’s desk in Birmingham, England, laying out an elaborate plot by Islamic extremists to infiltrate the city’s schools.

877The Ugly Truth About The Girl Next DoorThe Ugly Truth About The Girl Next Door tells the story of a suburban, middle class girl who was trafficked and sexually exploited for decades starting even before the age of 6 years old

878The UnthinkableCasefile PresentsTrue crime authors and podcasters, Vikki Petraitis and Emily Webb, join up to create The Unthinkable, a podcast exploring stories of people who have experienced unthinkable events but who have come out the other side, stronger and wiser.

879The Why Files. Operation: PODCASTThe Why Files covers mysteries, myths and legends.

880The Witch Trials of J.K. RowlingThe Free PressThe Witch Trials of J.K. Rowling is an audio documentary that examines some of the most contentious conflicts of our time through the life and career of the world’s most successful author.

881The Worst PodcastDoubleDouble Podcasts from CanadalandCelebrities are always talking about their bests.

882This Haunted LifeAdam BerryAcclaimed paranormal investigator and television host Adam Berry from Kindred Spirits and Ghost Hunters on the Travel Channel enters the podcasting world with the launch of This Haunted Life, a bi-weekly podcast exploring true paranormal stories, psychological deep-dives, and firsthand encounters with the unexplained.

883Three People with Rebecca FrontRebecca Front & Unlocked PodcastsWho are the people who’ve changed your life?

884Titanic: Ship of DreamsNOISERTitanic: Ship of Dreams is the new podcast from the award winning Noiser Network.

885TrendyBritain’s top polling expert, Professor Sir John Curtice, and former Downing Street advisor, Rachel Wolf, explore the key political, social and economic trends that help shape what voters think and what politicians do.New episodes drop every Thursday.Follow the feed today to make sure you don't miss an episode.To find out more about Tortoise:Download the Tortoise app for a listening experience curated by our journalists.Subscribe to Tortoise+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free content.Become a member and get access to all of Tortoise's premium audio offerings and more.If you want to get in touch with us directly about a story, or tell us more about the stories you want to hear about contact hello@tortoisemedia.com Hosted on Acast.

886Twist and Shout with Aljaz and JanetteWelcome to Twist and Shout with Aljaz and Janette!This podcast explores all of the trials and tribulations of married life with a couple who might seem very similar but couldn't be more differentJoining us along the way will be a host familiar faces including Kevin Clifton, Gorka Márquez, Gemma Atkinson and many many more Hosted on Acast.

887Two Girls and the WorldVictoria Niamh & Charlie CumminsWelcome to Two Girls and The World.

888Uinta TriangleLemonada MediaAustralian trekker Eric Robinson loved to hike.

889Untold: The Daniel Morgan MurderDuende Productions and Flameflower StudiosThe phone hacking scandal that closed News of the World was big, but that was just the tip of the iceberg.

890Untold: The RetreatFinancial TimesIn December 2022, offices at the European parliament were raided and lawmakers and their relatives were arrested.

891Vine: Six Seconds That Changed The WorldGlobalThis is the story of the social media app that changed the face of the internet before it crashed and burned in just three short years.

892Virtually ParkinsonNight Train DigitalVirtually Parkinson is a groundbreaking podcast series celebrating the legacy of Sir Michael Parkinson, reimagined for the digital age.

893Wanging On with Graham Norton and Maria McErlaneListenGraham Norton is reunited with his dear friend Maria McErlane to dish out average advice and so-so solutions to your everyday dilemmas.

894We Need To Talk with Paul C. BrunsonFlight StudioWhen someone says to you 'we need to talk', how does that make you feel?

895We're Your GirlsGood Mess MediaTwo best friends, one mic (okay, maybe two), and endless laughter!

896Weight For ItohitsBigRon Studios Named one of the Best podcasts of 2023 by the New York Times, Vogue, and Vulture Weight For It is a three time Podcast Academy Award winning narrative podcast that explores the ways we think about our bodies.  Through personal storytelling and deep dive interviews, host Ronald Young Jr. unpacks the navigation of the world around him that just doesn't seem to fit. 

897Weird Little GuysiHeart, Cool Zone MediaWeird Little Guys is a weekly show about the worst people you’ve never heard of, taking you beyond the headlines to get to know the race warriors and aspiring terrorists trying to unravel the fabric of our society.

898What We SpendAudacyImagine if you could ask someone anything you wanted about their finances.

899When The Wolves CameMeanings of Democracy Lab Over the last decade, large swaths of evangelicals in the U.S.

900Where Are You Going?Loftus MediaCatherine Carr stops strangers to ask them “Where Are You Going?” and uncovers unexpected stories about people’s lives.---Named 'Podcast of the Year' by Radio Times and picked as 'Best Podcasts of the Year 2023' by the Financial Times, Observer, Pod Bible and The Week.The conversations that follow are always unpredictable: sometimes funny, sometimes heart-breaking, silly, romantic or occasionally downright ‘stop-you-in-your-tracks’ surprising.