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Featured in Domain Arrivals · 2026-08-07

Bad Podcasts Is a Skeptical Index of Influential Shows

badpodcasts.com ↗ · Content & Blogs · score 80.0
Open: public page gives enough substance to understand the site $Paid: pricing, booking, ecommerce, subscription, or paid access is visible ADAds: visible ad load or ad-supported content Pretty: notable design, copy, craft, or presentation Pro: polished, finished-feeling, serious, or operationally mature Niche: specific audience, workflow, or unusually focused use case Human: personal, local, community, civic, handmade, or real-person signal !Suspicious: scammy, spammy, trust theater, finance fog, or credibility concern

An independent directory of whole-show critiques covering 16 prominent podcasts and their recurring claims, editorial habits, and cultural influence.

Why it surfaced

The site turns a blunt, memorable name into a clear media-literacy premise: “Think before you listen.” Its lineup ranges from Joe Rogan and Huberman Lab to Alex Jones, Red Scare, and the Tate shows, while an unusually candid disclosure explains how AI supported the research and drafting.

A File Musicians Can Argue With

August 7’s newborn domains include editable orchestral scores with up to 33 staves, 15 years of Valencia council interventions, a dementia-friendly frame with one optional button, and a memorial golf tournament whose winner wears the Meatball Jacket.

This is one of 1,000 discoveries in the 2026-08-07 Domain Arrivals issue.