Those expelled from paradise. Surviving Jehovah’s Witnesses. In November 2022, a pioneering trial began in Spain: Jehovah’s Witnesses denounced a group of former members for calling themselves “victims” of the organization’s practices. They claimed that they had been in a “sect.” This is ABC’s first long-form podcast ever, an important editorial commitment and a laborious production work that has revealed the mental control that exists within this faith and the social ostracism experienced by people who leave this congregation. https://tinyurl.com/5jkhhzmp

A journey into the interior of Ukraine. From Berdichev to Odessa, in three episodes we travel across Ukraine to hear the stories of people whose lives have been changed by the war: a farmer from Kyiv who lost everything in the first days of the war, a baker at the front who delivers bread in the grey areas, or the situation of Sky Up airline after the closure of the country’s airspace. All these stories are linked to the country’s flag: half yellow and half blue. The agricultural and the aeronautical. https://tinyurl.com/3rvh72eu

‘We, the menopausal ones’. The menopause has traditionally been portrayed with a negative view. In this podcast, over five episodes, we listen to gynecologists, sexologists, nutritionists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and even experts in physical activity to banish old myths. Also, five women who are going through this stage explain the physical and emotional changes caused by the hormonal swing. Some of them even speak of having felt a “liberation”. https://tinyurl.com/4z7dut7k

Out of Radar. “Fuera del Radar” is a narrative journalism podcast that highlights overlooked but meaningful stories from Vocento’s regional newspapers. With a focus on intimate storytelling and high-quality sound production, it transforms local stories into universally resonant narratives, allowing them to reach a broader audience across the group’s publications. The guiding concept – “When the news cycle ends, the stories begin“ – has shaped its ­five seasons, now progressing into a sixth. Colpisa Agency‘s reports are published in the regional newspapers of the Vocento group. https://tinyurl.com/3uy9b5m6

“Boomtown” Freiburg. In the four-part podcast “Boomtown”, journalist Marlen Klaws explores how Freiburg and its residents have coped with the acute housing shortage both in the past and today, and what strategies they are employing to solve the problem—representative of many other cities in Germany. Boomtown tells the story of a city where not everyone can find a place to live; where residents are uncertain if they will be able to pay their rent in the future; where farmers defend every square meter of farmland against new construction; and where the dream of affordable housing has already burst, leading to socially acceptable new neighborhoods becoming luxury districts. https://www.badische-zeitung.de/boomtown

The BelTel Podcast. The BelTel brings you some of Northern Ireland‘s top journalists, Allison Morris, Sam McBride and Suzanne Breen to name but a few, giving you the inside stories behind what is in the news. Presented by Ciarán Dunbar, the BelTel investigates, debates and informs every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Our team has produced over 400 podcasts since April 2022 – all of which have specialized in covering Northern Ireland’s stories with some of The Belfast Telegraph’s esteemed journalists. The BelTel covers a variety of genres, all of which are targeted at a Northern Ireland audience. We deal with crime, societal problems, politics, and international events. We use both our core team of journalists, contributors, and outside expert commentators. https://tinyurl.com/2mjx4uny

Athletic Club: A thousand times a champion. The history of the Club as you have never been told. An extensive podcast about Athletic Club, a unique football club that plays only with footballers born or raised in the Basque Country and which in 2023 celebrated 125 years of existence. The podcast includes the intervention of the most relevant figures of the club. A narrative podcast to learn about the history of the club from its protagonists. https://tinyurl.com/2rfyjz6k

“In Crisis Mode” – war reporter Jan Jessen reports. “In Crisis Mode” opens our eyes to the reality of crisis areas around the world. From Ukraine to Iraq, from the dangerous corners of Yemen to the tense atmosphere between Israel and Hamas – Jessen brings listeners closer to stories that would otherwise remain hidden from us. These are insights into the lives of people who preserve their existence in the shadow of armed conflicts. Experts help to categorise and clarify these stories so that we can better understand them. Accompany Jan Jessen on these journeys and find out what it means to live in a war zone. https://tinyurl.com/y4pa5b39

“My most difficult decision”. For people in top politics, there are key moments that shape the course of history or change their lives forever. Laura Himmelreich and Jochen Gaugele from the Funke capital city editorial team meet top politicians to talk about the most difficult political decision of their lives. The conversations provide an insight into the inner conflicts, personal and the everyday lives of Robert Habeck, Jens Spahn, Sahra Wagenknecht and other influential figures in federal politics. https://tinyurl.com/n9n56c7x

Skredet I Hol.  The podcast «Skredet I Hol» was launched 16th March 2024, under our own podcast namned “Røynda”. It consists of one episode. The story is about two young boys that lost their lives in an avalanche In 1994 – 30 years ago. 130 people participated in the search for the two boys. We’ve interviewed their parents, friends, people that took part in the search in 1994. Also the woman who was last to see them alive. In addition to the podcast, we had a large article on print. The podcast is available at our own pages, but also on spotify, apple, itunes and Acasrt. So far, the podcast has been downloaded 2400 times from our pages. The podcast was made by two of our journalists. All music and production is also made by them.All work on this podcast is therefore done in house. https://www.hallingdolen.no/podkast/

Bankranet i Hemsdal. The podcast “Bankranet I Hemsedal” was launched 22th June 2024, under our own podcast namned “Røynda”. It consists of two episodes. The story is about a bank robbery that took place in Hemsedal, a small village in Hallingdal, in 2002. We’ve talked to people who worked at the bank on that that day, and costumers. We’ve also met the police officers that worked on the case. In addition to the podcast, we had a large article on print. The podcast is available at our own pages, but also on spotify, apple, itunes and Acasrt. So far, the podcast has been downloaded 3800 times from our pages. The podcast was made by one of our journalists. All music and production is also made by him. The layout for the podcast is made by our own graphic worker. All work on this podcast is therefore done in house. https://www.hallingdolen.no/podkast/

Då dalen drukna. The podcast “Då dalen drukna” was launched 8th November 2024, under our own podcast namned “Røynda”. It consists of three episodes. The story is about the extreme weather conditions that hit Hallingdal last fall, in 2023. Over a few days, extreme rain caused flood and landslides. Houses were hit, and hundreds and hundreds of people had to evacuate. In this podcast, we’ve talked to many of them. We tell their stories, and also a lot about the consequences during the last year. The podcast is available at our own pages, but also on spotify, apple, itunes and Acasrt. So far, the podcast has been downloaded 3500 times from our pages so far. The podcast was made by two of our journalists. All music and production is also made by them. All work on this podcast is therefore done in house. https://www.hallingdolen.no/podkast/

How to build your own AI executive coach – in five steps.     In a five-part video podcast tutorial, AI reporter Luisa Bomke and podcast editor Nele Dohmen show how managers can build their own executive coach with ChatGPT. https://tinyurl.com/44cduu2p

Field of broken dreams.  Multiple female footballers have claimed they were subjected to unwanted or inappropriate sexual advances from FAI coaches in the 1990s. Former international players and trainees on Ireland’s first state-funded all-women soccer course have spoken to a joint investigation by the Sunday Independent and RTÉ Investigates to outline a series of harrowing allegations. Five of the 20 course trainees have claimed they were the subject of sexual advances during the FÁS course from their head coach, Eamonn Collins, who is now a football agent… A number of women have spoken to a joint investigation by the Sunday Independent‘s Mark Tighe and RTÉ Investigates‘ Marie Crowe to outline a series of harrowing allegations. https://tinyurl.com/52rufzff

Maurer & Cik.   The concept of tackling “news fatigue” works really well. Each week, it takes a journalistic – yet also satirical – look at the most important news, with humor, sometimes even dark humor. The growing audience speaks to its potential as a medium to counte­ract the erosion of trust in the media. https://tinyurl.com/yc38s3wb

Die Milchbar / The Milk Bar.   The Kurier domestic politics team discusses the hot topics of Austrian political affairs every week and takes a behind-the-scenes look. The podcast is called „Milchbar“ – „milk-bar“. This is in the tradition of the legendary milk bar in Parliament, the place where politicians used to discuss, negotiate, and settle the truly important matters of the Republic. https://kurier.at/podcasts/milchbar

The walkway of hope.  The dana in Valencia has shown an incredible wave of solidarity. This podcast traces the way of many of volunteers that went to the damaged towns to save bookstores, music schools o social centers.  https://tinyurl.com/57nxxynu

Stories after Paco Roca.  Paco Roca is one of the most famous illustrators of Spain. Some of his books have been successful around the world. This podcast tours the settings in which his works are inspired. https://tinyurl.com/kx9jsbxa

Politiken Podcast. Politiken Podcast in particular is growing and growing. Politiken‘s subscribers are becoming more and more loyal to audio in the form of podcasts. In a study of subscribers‘ time consumption over a month we have seen that, on average, more minutes are spent in the company of Politiken‘s audio offerings than time is spent reading our digital articles. It is both a great opportunity. At the same time their demands on our product have increased. We believe that probably the best way to retain our subscribers is through a powerful range of audio content. More top-notch podcasts are the way forward and it‘s a distinct sound that supported by visuals, videos and photo series. And we‘re building a new studio of course (se video). https://politiken.dk/podcast/

Loket voor het leven Desk for Life. The new podcast from Trouw is about the big and small questions of human existence. How often do you think: it can’t be that I’m the only one dealing with this? In the podcast Loket voor het leven (Desk for Life) people tell about their personal search for answers to that one question. And examines a philosopher what it tells us about being human in this day and age. How bad is it if I’m average? How do you say goodbye to a phase of life? How do you find ecstasy? In every episode a new caller registers at the Desk for Life, with a big or small life question. https://www.trouw.nl/podcasts