Berlusconi, a TV exec, real estate magnate and former prime minister of Italy, is one of the most unusual, scandal-prone world leaders of recent times. Bunga Bunga is an eight-episode podcast that follows the insane tumult of Italy's Silvio Berlusconi era. If you thought a certain leader of the free world was wild and wacky, wait'll you hear this. Obama and The Boss are teaming up with Spotify for the project, so it's exclusive to that platform for the time being. The two have already released two episodes, one on their friendship and another a discussion on race, with six to go, coming out weekly. And he's doing it with the most obvious host: Bruce Springsteen. Renegades: Born in the USAįollowing his presidency and the release of Promised Land, the first of two presidential memoirs, former President Barack Obama is doing the obvious thing: Starting a podcast. Whether you're into political scandal, celebrity chit chat or deep dives into history, here's a list of excellent podcasts for you. Plus, there are new podcats constantly turning up, like a surprise collaboration between former President Barack Obama and Bruce Springsteen. As 2021 rolls on, there's a whole lot of good 'casts for your ear holes that you may have missed from the last timultuous year. Say what you will about 2020 - and between the pandemic, political unrest and various environmental disasters, there's a lot to say - but it was a strong year for podcasts. It also features a bunch of cute robots and colourful space creatures.Cuddle up with Megan Mullally and Nick Offerman's podcast. We Fix Space Junk is all about friendships, love, survival and a reflection of the imperfections of our world (a conglomerate is the major villain of the show). This is a sci-fi sitcom show about two space repair women – one of them a recent prison escaper, who also happens to be an heiress, the other very different. Lee Parkinson and his brother Adam (who both work in schools) host, with segments including Teacher Confessions – which can be pretty wild! – and the bizarre tales of Cockney John. This pod is a must for anyone who works in a school – it is full on hilarity from start to finish, with a few well deserved rants thrown in for good measure. Jacob Hawley’s Class Act is on BBC Radio 4 on Sunday 21 March, 7:15pm 2 Mr Ps in a Pod(cast)

I have never heard two men endorse a male grooming device as emphatically as these two – you honestly get the feeling they’d talk about shaving their testicles even if they weren’t being paid to – I even know what styles they like. Jake Wood and Spencer Oliver are great boxing pundits but, in all honesty, I’m listening mainly for the adverts.

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