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The Harbinger's Magical Plot Is Weighed Down By Exposition

Building a magic system takes craft, but there comes a point when explaining lore gets in the way of the listener's emotional connection.

By Chloe Walker

/ 4 Dec 2025

Havoc Town's Terrifying Tale Is Proof Horror Tropes Can Be Done Right

Looking for a fiction podcast this fall? Havoc Town proves that supernatural horror can still be entertaining, despite leaning into the tropes of the genre.

By Chloe Walker

/ 29 Sep 2025

3 Podcasts to Listen to in August

Each month, Podcast Review’s staff offers recommendations on the best new shows to listen to. Here are our favorite podcasts for August.

By Alice Florence Orr

/ 11 Aug 2025

Passenger List Is a Portrait of Grief Lacking Subtlety

Passenger List’s impressive sound design succeeds in immersing the listener, but disguises its script’s lack of subtlety.

By Alice Florence Orr

/ 15 Nov 2019