Nicholas Quah: The Best Podcasts of 2022, as published by New York Magazine’s Vulture
[see also 2023 • 2021 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018]
Honorable Mentions (by U.S. release date)
Eliana Dockterman: The 10 Best Podcasts of 2022, as published by Time Magazine along with a recommended starter episode for each one.
Vulture Podcast Survey: The Best Podcasts of 2021, as published by New York Magazine, a poll of over 150 podcast creators, producers, and hosts
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The Atlantic: The 50 Best Podcasts of 2021, selected by Laura Jane Standley and Eric McQuade
[see also 2022 • 2020 • 2019 • 2018]