Top Weekly Podcasts Explore: Cocaine Air and Pablo Escobar’s Legacy

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Cocaine Air

Just two days after being freed from incarceration, TJ Dominguez shares insights into his extraordinary double life—managing the world’s top Lamborghini dealership by day and smuggling millions worth of cocaine for Pablo Escobar at night. In this gripping interview led by Jonathan Walton, Dominguez reveals his unexpected journey into the world of crime, driven by a desperate need to honor his late father’s final wishes. Alexi Duggins
Widely available, episodes weekly

5 O’Clock Apron Meets Good Food

Join chef Claire Thomson as she invites celebrities to cook their most cherished dishes in this lively culinary podcast. The series kicks off with Amol Rajan whipping up a paneer curry, despite a minor hiccup of not informing Thomson about the necessary ingredients beforehand. Although the audio quality may be less than perfect, the podcast offers a vibrant and engaging peek into celebrities’ more personal tastes. AD
Widely available, episodes weekly

Long Shadow

Labeled “Breaking the Internet,” the fourth installment of the Long Lead/PRX podcast series could make listeners consider disconnecting permanently. Journalist Garrett Graff takes a critical and somewhat alarming retrospective look at the last 30 years of the internet, questioning, “When was the last time you felt good about the internet?” Hannah J Davies
Widely available, episodes weekly

Untold Legends: Hedy Lamarr

Dive into the dual life of Hollywood icon Hedy Lamarr, who was not only a famed actress but also an underrated inventor. The latest season of this series delves deep into her life story, highlighting her contributions to technology that would eventually pave the way for modern advancements like GPS, Bluetooth, and wifi. Phil Harrison
Widely available, episodes weekly

Starter Marriage

Hosted by US writer Allison Raskin and her husband John Blakeslee, this podcast series explores the highs and lows of matrimonial life. Raskin humorously questions whether this is indeed a pro-marriage podcast, adding, “Yes … but with so many asterisks!” The series gains an extra layer of fascination considering Blakeslee’s past as a CIA operative. HJD
Widely available, episodes weekly