The Top 25 Podcast Moments of 2025

The 25 clips from the last 12 months that hit you right in the feels.

Hosted byJody Avirgan

Curated byHark Editors

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Every American Accent in Less Than Six Minutes

Fred Armisen runs through the tiny differences between every accent across the United States.

Every American Accent in Less Than Six Minutes

Netflix Is A Daily Joke

5 MINS

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Amy Poehler Hangs Out with Martin Short

In her brand new podcast, ‘Good Hang,’ Amy Poehler chats to some of the biggest names in television, starting with one of the funniest… Martin Short.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

4 MINS

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David Mamet Walks Out of Heated Podcast Interview

Sam Fragoso's conversation with the playwright reaches a breaking point as they clash over antisemitism, protests, and personal assumptions.

David Mamet Walks Out of Heated Podcast Interview

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

6 MINS

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My Skating Partner

Joel Brady loved going skating with his wife. And one day, when he tried his signature move, she finally joined in.

The Moth

5 MINS

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Malcolm X and the Trump Administration

Ibram X. Kendi looks at the lessons we can learn from Malcolm X as we mark the day that would have been the civil rights leader’s 100th birthday.

The Take

5 MINS

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Adam Scott’s Biggest Embarrassment

When Adam Scott went on Conan O’Brien’s podcast, it brought back painful memories of his appearance on O'Brien's late night show.

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

4 MINS

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Tig Notaro’s Perfect Pranks

Tig Notaro loves to look foolish and during her appearance on ‘SmartLess,’ she told the hilarious story about a prank she pulled at a party.

SmartLess

3 MINS

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"One of the Most Dangerous Weeks in American History"

Jonathan V. Last and Bill Kristol discuss Trump's decision to deploy the troops to L.A., calling it one of the most dangerous weeks in American history.

"One of the Most Dangerous Weeks in American History"

Bulwark Takes

4 MINS

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Decoding Mark Zuckerberg’s “Masculinity” Comments

In an interview with Joe Rogan, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said his company needed more masculine energy. What exactly did he mean by that?

Decoding Mark Zuckerberg’s “Masculinity” Comments

Pod Save America

5 MINS

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Nava Kavelin's Most Embarrassing Moment

The 'Podcrushed' host shares the mortifying moment turbulence jammed a plane bathroom door open at the worst possible time.

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil

6 MINS

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Sean Penn on Dining with Vladimir Putin and Jack Nicholson

Sean Penn has led quite a life. He tells Louis Theroux some remarkable stories about when he had dinner with both Vladimir Putin and Jack Nicholson in Moscow.

Sean Penn on Dining with Vladimir Putin and Jack Nicholson

The Louis Theroux Podcast

4 MINS

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Ryan Reynolds Life with a Cop Dad

There are few better guests for a podcast to have than Ryan Reynolds. He’s a huge star, but extremely funny at the same time.

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

2 MINS

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"Kirk's Assassination Proves America Is No Longer a Free Country"

Political violence is silencing Americans across the spectrum. The assassination of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk shows fear is replacing free speech.

"Kirk's Assassination Proves America Is No Longer a Free Country"

Bulwark Takes

3 MINS

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Two L.A. Residents Find Out What’s Left of Their Homes

Mariah and Gavin go back to their neighborhoods in Los Angeles after being evacuated because of the fire, and see if there’s anything remaining of their homes.

Two L.A. Residents Find Out What’s Left of Their Homes

The Journal.

4 MINS

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Why Stephen Colbert Changed the Pronunciation of his Name

The talk show host reveals the remarkable story behind why his name rhymes with “bear” and not “bert.”

Why Stephen Colbert Changed the Pronunciation of his Name

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

4 MINS

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How Much Protein Do You Need to Eat?

Any personal trainer will tell you to eat more protein to help build muscle. But how much is the right amount? And is it possible to eat too much?

Science Vs

5 MINS

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David Sedaris Is Done with Fact Checkers

Humorist David Sedaris reveals how he’s started to mess with the magazine’s fact checkers when he submits an article.

David Sedaris Is Done with Fact Checkers

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

4 MINS

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Harvard vs. Trump

When Harvard pushed back on the Trump administration’s demands, it set off a battle that will go all the way to court.

The Journal.

5 MINS

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Who Will Apply to Be ICE Agents? Only the Worst Bullies

A security expert warns that the people most attracted to the 10,000 new ICE jobs right now are exactly the ones who shouldn't have them.

Who Will Apply to Be ICE Agents? Only the Worst Bullies

What A Day

5 MINS

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"My Kids Hate Our Vacations"

Comedian Zarna Garg reveals the brutal reality of taking American-raised kids to India - starting with medical shots while friends go to Disney.

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

4 MINS

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Ali Wong Loves Dating in Her 40s

The star of ‘Beef’ is in her 40s, freshly divorced and ready to go back on the dating scene. And so far, she’s loving it!

Netflix Is A Daily Joke

4 MINS

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Elementary School Love

Tyrel Hartman reads his hilarious journals, all about how he got his first kiss with a girl in the third grade.

The Mortified Podcast

5 MINS

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The Reporter Accidentally Added to Trump’s War Messaging Group

The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief received an invitation to join a Signal group. It turned out to be the Trump administration’s war planning for an attack on Yemen.

The Reporter Accidentally Added to Trump’s War Messaging Group

Radio Atlantic

5 MINS

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Are We in a Constitutional Crisis?

With Donald Trump and Elon Musk potentially ignoring court orders, are we now in a constitutional crisis?

Consider This from NPR

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Marc Maron on When Obama Came to His Garage

Marc Maron details the surreal experience of having President Obama visit his small Highland Park home, complete with snipers on the neighbor's roof.

Marc Maron on When Obama Came to His Garage

SmartLess

5 MINS

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The Top 25 Podcast Moments of 2025

Every American Accent in Less Than Six Minutes

Netflix Is A Daily Joke

Amy Poehler Hangs Out with Martin Short

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

David Mamet Walks Out of Heated Podcast Interview

Talk Easy with Sam Fragoso

My Skating Partner

The Moth

Malcolm X and the Trump Administration

The Take

Adam Scott’s Biggest Embarrassment

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

Tig Notaro’s Perfect Pranks

SmartLess

"One of the Most Dangerous Weeks in American History"

Bulwark Takes

Decoding Mark Zuckerberg’s “Masculinity” Comments

Pod Save America

Nava Kavelin's Most Embarrassing Moment

Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil

Sean Penn on Dining with Vladimir Putin and Jack Nicholson

The Louis Theroux Podcast

Ryan Reynolds Life with a Cop Dad

Conan O’Brien Needs A Friend

"Kirk's Assassination Proves America Is No Longer a Free Country"

Bulwark Takes

Two L.A. Residents Find Out What’s Left of Their Homes

The Journal.

Why Stephen Colbert Changed the Pronunciation of his Name

Paul Giamatti’s CHINWAG with Stephen Asma

How Much Protein Do You Need to Eat?

Science Vs

David Sedaris Is Done with Fact Checkers

Mike Birbiglia's Working It Out

Harvard vs. Trump

The Journal.

Who Will Apply to Be ICE Agents? Only the Worst Bullies

What A Day

"My Kids Hate Our Vacations"

Family Trips with the Meyers Brothers

Ali Wong Loves Dating in Her 40s

Netflix Is A Daily Joke

Elementary School Love

The Mortified Podcast

The Reporter Accidentally Added to Trump’s War Messaging Group

Radio Atlantic

Are We in a Constitutional Crisis?

Consider This from NPR

Marc Maron on When Obama Came to His Garage

SmartLess

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