Nirvana's greatest hit is explained with the help of Courtney Love, and Jon Ronson looks at the life of the late Specials singer 

Among the podcasts worth checking out this week are the East Cork-based music show, and the Kerry show helping people to learn Irish

The Debutante has Ronson focusing on the 1995 Oklahoma City bombing

This week's recommendations include a look at erotic culture in the 1990s, and the tale of the battling Murdoch clan 

The story of Guinness, and memories of an early U2 gig feature among recent Irish shows 

In honour of International Women's Day, we select three Irish podcasts and one American show where females are very much front and centre 

Happy Valley may be finished but fans can hear behind-the-scenes tales on Shrine 

From talk therapy to advice on overcoming trauma, podcasts have become an integral part of the wellness space, says Eoghan O'Sullivan 

The Coldest Case in Laramie looks at the case of a possibly-innocent man serving time in jail for the murder of a young woman 

Pandemic conspiracies and funny stories also feature in this selection of new podcasts 

The new series of Just One Thing is an entertaining as ever, and its bite-sized format could be just the thing to help you keep those resolutions on track 

From the 2 Johnnies and their catfishing experience, to Kim Kardashian's true crime show, here are a few podcasts to catch up on in the new year 

Sorting out Cork people for ages

The World Cup is days away, so here are some football podcasts that pack a punch 

Both celebrities are involved in podcasts with fascinating tales from the world of drug-dealing 

A group of children make  allegations about a paedophile ring in a well-heeled area. But all is not what it seems... 

The Irish funny man has launched a new podcast via the BBC 

William Dalrymple and Anita Anand offer a fascinating series that touches on the origins of the British Empire and how it should be regarded today  

Jarlath Regan has a new podcast on parenting, while a pair of former UCD students offer advice on how to reduce your family's carbon footprint 

And a new literary show you just have to check out

Ruby Rare explores various kinks, while Adam McKay talks basketball 

From movie must-listens to football focused podcasts, here are some recommendations for all kinds of listeners

The actors who played Fr Damo and Eoin McLove in Father Ted look back on the first six episodes of the show 

UCC and RTÉ are among the producers of podcasts dealing with everything from planting flowers to our reliance on Russian energy

The Currabinny cook may have roped in some of his celebrity mates for his new podcast, but none of them shine as bright as his mother and father 

Jon Ronson examines the culture wars, while the latest episode of The Big Hit Show looks at the phenomenally successful Twilight series

I make them and listen to them — and yet, I feel a strange ambivalence about podcasts and their proliferation in our private lives

The  broadcaster's 15-minute podcasts offer great listening and plenty of accessible advice on easy ways to boost your health 

Invisible Threads features fascinating life stories from people who grew up in less enlightened times 

A sense of weariness and wondering persists across this highly-lauded series

The hugely popular podcast may have lost its longterm host, but the latest instalment of Reply All will still be downloaded by millions of listeners around the world 

The series from the Irish Wildlife Trust is hugely informative about some of the major issues that Ireland is grappling with 

GunPlot presents a fascinating look at the controversial events that rocked Ireland in 1970 

The popular Irish podcast is rolling out some special episodes to mark the occasion 

It's no surprise that carnal shenanigans are a fast-growing topic in the world of podcasts - here are two worth checking out...