The week in radio and podcasts: The Polybius Conspiracy; The East Coast Listening Post; Story Pirates
by Miranda Sawyer from Technology | The Guardian on (#3BHW4)
The tale of an 80s urban legend keeps you guessing, while Radio 4's Serial spoof is a treat worth staying up for
The Polybius Conspiracy (Radiotopia's Showcase)
The East Coast Listening Post (R4) | iPlayer
Story Pirates (Gimlet Media)
Searching for something absorbing to take you away from the festivities? A podcast to make the long drives bearable, the enforced walks enjoyable? I have something for you. The Polybius Conspiracy, a seven-part podcast from Radiotopia's Showcase strand, has been out for a couple of weeks and is an intriguing story, ripe for binge listening. Be warned: it doesn't do exactly what you expect.
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