In a delightfully unconventional new podcast series, Sleaford Mods frontman Jason Williamson has been getting his hands dirty with a metal detector. Do I Detect a Problem? sees host James Deacon take celebrities on rambling walks through green spaces, combining the hunt for buried treasure with intimate, themed conversation.
A Rusty Nail Revelation
The inaugural episode features Williamson spending an hour in introspective discussion while unearthing rusty old nails. The show's format, which includes questions like "What's one piece of gold you've found in your life?" works particularly well as a visualised podcast, though the audio-only version still offers compelling listening. New episodes are released weekly across major podcast platforms.
Other Notable Podcast Releases This Week
Eras: Phil Collins continues its successful run with a season dedicated to the drummer-turned-megastar. Hosted by Zoe Ball, the series traces Collins' remarkable journey from backing Peter Gabriel on tour while dressed as a fox in an evening gown, to having his most famous solo hit performed by a man in a gorilla suit. The season includes an exclusive interview with Collins himself, with the final episode airing on Monday via BBC Sounds.
The Missing Cryptoqueen returns for another gripping four-episode run, six years after the BBC first began investigating the story of prolific crypto scammer Dr Ruja Ignatova. Host Jamie Bartlett reveals the team has received their best lead in years - a juicy tip-off that has redirected their investigation toward South Africa, raising hopes that the long search might finally be reaching its conclusion.
The History Bureau examines one of the most consequential rises to power in recent history. Helena Merriman speaks with journalists about alternative theories surrounding the bombings that killed more than 300 people in Russia weeks after Putin took power - theories that remain dangerous to investigate even today.
Entertainment Heavyweights Enter the Podcast Arena
Hanging Out With Ant and Dec marks the Geordie duo's first foray into podcasting, promising a loose, chatty format that feels like spending time with friends. The trailer shows them encouraging fans to get in touch for potential features on the show, while pointing at career artefacts that litter their recording space.
The Harry Hill Show brings the comedian's surreal brand of humour to the visualised podcast format, featuring appearances from a large-tongued puppet called Licky. First guest Stewart Lee perfectly captures the erratic, spiralling conversations, describing the experience as looking like "a madman who's been incarcerated and is just playing with things he found on the floor in the cell."
All these podcasts are available weekly across major platforms, offering listeners a diverse range of entertainment, from investigative journalism to celebrity interviews and surreal comedy.
