S-Town

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Trailer - Question Everything

A new podcast from Brian Reed. Subscribe here: https://www.kcrw.com/culture/shows/question-everything Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotif

Sep 16 2024
2 min

The Trojan Horse Affair - Trailer

A mysterious letter detailing a supposed Islamist plot to take over schools shocked Britain in 2014. But who wrote it? From Serial Productions and The New York Times, “Th

Feb 4 2022
4 min

Chapter I

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“If you keep your mouth shut, you’ll be surprised what you can learn.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can

Mar 28 2017
51 min

Chapter II

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“Has anybody called you?” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app he

Mar 28 2017
46 min

Chapter III

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“Tedious and brief.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here ht

Mar 28 2017
52 min

Chapter IV

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“If anybody could find it, it would be me.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favor

Mar 28 2017
1 h 01 min

Chapter V

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“Nobody’ll ever change my mind about it.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via your favorit

Mar 28 2017
1 h 00 min

Chapter VI

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“Since everyone around here thinks I’m a queer anyway.” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe vi

Mar 28 2017
45 min

Chapter VII

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“You’re beginning to figure it out now, aren’t you?” Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music. You can also subscribe via y

Mar 28 2017
1 h 01 min

Chart trend

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Chart positions

Where S-Town ranks today in each Apple Podcasts chart (US, Oct 21, 2026).

#7 ▼ 4 Personal Journals US

#91 ▼ 13 Society & Culture US

What listeners say

A curated, balanced selection of Apple Podcasts reviews.

I have to give this a re-listen every couple years. It’s so well done and makes me sob for so many different reasons. It has everything a podcast should. I’ve never known John B but I miss him all over again. (And if you don’t want to pay, listen to it on Amazon Music 😊)

CTex10 · Sep 2026

I’ve listened to this twice because it is one of the most compelling stories I have ever heard, told beautifully.

turtgurl · Apr 2026

This was a story that you could never tell where you would end up. From believing there was corruption in this small town to meeting a brilliant man who was so flawed and multifaceted that it’s hard to define him. I really loved how this was told and showed much about our society.

SammieIC · Jan 2026

As an avid podcast listener, this ranks above and beyond. First time I’ve listened to Brian Reed, Investigator/Journalist. S-town is so deep with twists and turns, knowing and doubting, I never knew who to believe or how did Brian have the patience and courage to continue. I’m going to follow his other podcasts now.

Battmother · Nov 2025

S-Town is one of my absolute favorite Podcasts, I’ve listened to it several times over and recommended it countless times… However now that it’s behind a paywall I will definitely be rethinking recommending this. Blocking episodes that have been out and free for years behind a new paywall is absolutely insane. I 100% get paying to listen to episodes early, but this is *not* it. Shame on whomever approved this decision!

MPisano17 · Dec 2024

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