"the Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio" (56 @ 4.6/5) and "the Dead Letter Office of Somewhere, Ohio" (47 @ 4.9/5) are both quite interesting in my opinion and also underappreciated. My understanding is that you're supposed to listen to Dead Letter Office first and then Department of Variance, but at least for me I understood more listening in the opposite order. The super quick summary for Department of Variance is "first day of work at a SCP-esque group". And the super quick summary of Dead Letter Office is spooky letters that couldn't be delivered, with a few touching stories included. Department of Variance is very serialized, while Dead Letter Office is mostly serialized but less strict. I know these aren't super unknown, but Department of Variance didn't make the cut in any of the yearly popularity polls & Dead Letter Office tied for 26th on the 2022 poll. Answer from Top_Hat_Tomato on reddit.com
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Apple Podcasts
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Top Podcast Charts - Apple Podcasts
1 week ago - Browse the most popular podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Listen to shows like Rachel Maddow Presents: Burn Order, Something About Cari, BETH'S DEAD, Hell in Heaven: A Mysterious Death in Paradise and more.
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Apple Podcasts
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Best Mac/iOS Podcasts...other than you know who! - podcasts - MPU Talk
Just looking down the list of my subscriptions in my podcast app and I see AppStories, Automators, iPhone Life, and Mac Power Users. Any thoughts on gems I might be missing or ones I should try? I’m really looking for ones that are app oriented, including reviews, tips, workflows, etc. More on talk.macpowerusers.com
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What’s the best podcast you have found through r/podcasts?
Swindled. Bless whoever here recommended it, it’s so smart and gritty (and often funny). More on reddit.com
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Hi I just downloaded the new podcasts app from Apple and I want to get more into listening to podcasts. I've found a few that I like, (mostly sports related), but I want to find some disability related podcasts. I've heard of some good ones before, but I don't remember the names of any of them. More on applevis.com
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be⁤en mes⁤sing with shortcast ai, does qui⁤ck podcas⁤t summaries. not bad at all More on reddit.com
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r/audiodrama on Reddit: Apple podcast listeners, what is a show you recommend that has the least amount of ratings/reviews?
September 30, 2023 -

Do you listen to audio drama on Apple Podcasts? What are some shows you recommend that has the least amount of listener ratings or reviews?

All audio drama genres welcome. Please give brief summary of audio drama if possible, or a link, and the rating/review count the audio drama currently has on Apple Podcasts.

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"the Department of Variance of Somewhere, Ohio" (56 @ 4.6/5) and "the Dead Letter Office of Somewhere, Ohio" (47 @ 4.9/5) are both quite interesting in my opinion and also underappreciated. My understanding is that you're supposed to listen to Dead Letter Office first and then Department of Variance, but at least for me I understood more listening in the opposite order. The super quick summary for Department of Variance is "first day of work at a SCP-esque group". And the super quick summary of Dead Letter Office is spooky letters that couldn't be delivered, with a few touching stories included. Department of Variance is very serialized, while Dead Letter Office is mostly serialized but less strict. I know these aren't super unknown, but Department of Variance didn't make the cut in any of the yearly popularity polls & Dead Letter Office tied for 26th on the 2022 poll.
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See other comment for list of ratings of podcasts I’ve listened to. From that list, here are the ones with lowest rating which I particularly recommend. I’ll skip other podcasts which I’ve talked at length about in other posts, such as Desert Skies, The Lost Cat, etc etc. Fawx and Stallion which has 46 ratings. Details and summary: One complete season so far. Full cast. A mystery comedy about Sherlock Holmes neighbors, the ones who don’t get any mysteries thrown their way. Already such a great premise in my opinion. The characters lament their lack of opportunity to get even one mystery, when Sherlock and Watson fortunately go on vacation! Thoughts: Great balance of jokes and plot. Unexpectedly sophisticated character development and growth later in the season. Still mostly a comedy, but has depth and a real knowledge of both natural, meaningful character conflict and resolution. The Wyrd Side which has 4 ratings. Just 4! A crime, I tell you. Details and summary: Eight episodes so far. Very new, maybe 2-3 months old? Full cast but centers around two podcast hosts diving into unsolved mysteries of British folklore. Very much reminiscent of Lovecraft Investigations in the partnership of the two characters, and the way the plot thickens from a focus of finding content for podcasts to a bigger mystery that puts the characters in danger. Thoughts: The two protagonist hosts have an excellent relationship that makes me care about them when they eventually fall into danger after probing too deep in their mysteries. Great dialogue, and like Fawx and Stallion, an adept hand at weaving in a larger story through smaller details.
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Parade
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Apple Names SNL Alum’s Podcast the Best New Show of 2025: 'Best Pod by a Mile'
3 weeks ago - Amy Poehler’s podcast 'Good Hang' is named Apple’s Best New Show of 2025, and fans can’t get enough of the casual, funny conversations with her A-list friends.
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Apple Podcasts
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Podcasts Podcasts - Apple Podcasts
November 5, 2025 - Explore Podcasts podcasts on Apple Podcasts. Listen to BETH'S DEAD, 1440 Explores, Debt Heads, World of Secrets and more.
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Apple Podcasts — 20 Years, 20 Podcasts We Love
Some of our favorite podcasts bring to light the stories behind the ordinary elements of life, and Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible is one of the best.
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WIRED
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65 Best Podcasts (2025): True Crime, Culture, Science, Fiction | WIRED
February 14, 2025 - Down Cemetery Road, Pluribus, and The Morning Show are among the best shows on Apple TV this month.
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Quora
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What are the best podcasts to listen to on my iPhone? - Quora
Answer (1 of 11): I’m a big fan of Overcast. It’s not the best at discovery, but it more than makes up for that with it’s audio enhancements. These cut down on dead time in podcasts automatically, evens out sound on those podcasts that aren’t well mixed, and has very natural sounding ...
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Apple Podcasts
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Apple Podcasts (GB) - Web Player
2 weeks ago - Browse your favourite podcast shows, genres and hosts on Apple Podcasts. Download and listen from any Apple device or stream online.
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Apple Podcasts
October 6, 2025 - Copyright © 2025 Apple Inc. All rights reserved · To listen to explicit episodes, sign in
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Panoply
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The 15 Best Apple Podcasts in the US Right Now
Looking for the best US podcasts on Apple Podcasts? Here are the top US shows across true crime, comedy, and news that everyone is loving in 2025!
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Apple Podcasts unveils the most popular shows and trends of 2025 - Apple
2 weeks ago - In addition to the data-driven charts, listeners in over 15 markets can discover the Best Shows of 2025, a specially curated collection of standout podcasts that resonated with Apple's editorial team this year.
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Cult of Mac
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Expand your podcast library from Apple’s list of most popular ones
November 19, 2024 - Here’s the iPhone-maker’s top 10 list of the most popular podcasts of 2024: ... These can be listened to on iPhone, iPad, Mac, CarPlay, Apple Watch with AirPods, and on the web at podcasts.apple.com.
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MacPowerUsers
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Best Mac/iOS Podcasts...other than you know who! - podcasts - MPU Talk
January 8, 2019 - Just looking down the list of my subscriptions in my podcast app and I see AppStories, Automators, iPhone Life, and Mac Power Users. Any thoughts on gems I might be missing or ones I should try? I’m really looking for on…
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Fast Company
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These are the podcasts you should be listening to, according to Apple
December 4, 2018 - The company has announced its annual year-end “best of” lists featuring its picks for the best apps and other media of 2018. Included on that list are Apple’s top podcasts it thinks everyone should be listening to.
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Podstatus
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Apple Podcasts Charts - United States - All Podcasts - Podstatus
Charts of the best All Podcasts podcasts in United States. Discover new podcasts and stay informed on what is trending.
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Goodpods
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Best Apple Podcasts [2025] Top 32 Shows - Goodpods
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Top 10 Best Rolling In The Geek Episodes ... 9to5Mac Daily is a recap podcast bringing you the latest in Apple news and the top 9to5Mac stories every Monday through Friday.Top 10 Best 9to5Mac Daily Episodes
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AppleVis
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What are some good Podcasts to subscribe to? | AppleVis
Hi all, These are the general Mac and iOS podcasts that I listen to all the time: The Apple Byte Apple Keynotes The Cultcast iPad Today Mac OS Ken Mac Power Users MacBreak weekly, Maccast for Mac Geeks Macworld Podcast TUAW update (The Unofficial Apple Web blog) We Have Communicators I also ...
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The Verge
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