Funny You Ask
“Oh, this is a quizshow?!”exclaims Mindy Kaling, initially misunderstanding actor and gameshow champion Ike Barinholtz’s new podcast. She quickly adapts to his blend of trivia questions and casual conversation, which in Kaling’s episode ranges from Chevy Chase to New Jersey Italian cuisine. The podcast offers a friendly, low-pressure addition to the crowded field of celebrity interviews.
Assume Nothing: What Happened to Mary Glasgow?
Nathan Edgar investigates the 1991 events at Stradreagh mental hospital where nursing assistant Mary Glasgow died following an altercation with a patient. Since then, her family has sought clarity. The podcast combines elements of a detective story with a tribute, featuring Mary’s daughter Emma, questioning whether her death was an isolated incident or if there were lessons to be learned.
Single Ladies in Your Area
Comedians Amy Gledhill and Harriet Kemsley remain single in their third series, exploring the realities of being unattached in their 30s. Despite mixed feelings about their status, they continue to deliver an engaging series. Recent guests include Jameela Jamil and Catherine Bohart, who discusses mean flirting and her “lesbian louche life.”
The Overturn
Marnie Duke collaborates with the Future Justice Project charity on a series examining potential wrongful convictions. Among the cases reviewed is that of subpostmaster Robin Garbutt, imprisoned for his wife’s murder. The series carefully considers whether the Post Office scandal might challenge the prosecution’s case, avoiding sensational true-crime tropes.
Amityvilleville
Alex Goldman (Hyperfixed, Reply All) and Vice writer Caroline Thompson undertake the task of watching all 91 Amityville haunting-inspired films. They start with the 1979 original, The Amityville Horror, described as “a very fly-heavy movie,” before moving on to more unconventional sequels like Amityville 3-D (1983). The podcast offers an entertaining exploration of the franchise.
