What are some good ad-free podcasts? (lemmy.ml)

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So I've run my own show for just about ten years now. We've never had ads or sponsorships of any kind other than a Patreon plug at the very end.

When I go out into the world and listen to other podcasts I'm perpetually annoyed at the lengthy, frequent ad-breaks. I don't mind being reminded to engage or click on their link or go to a show's Ko-Fi page, but a two minute dollar shave club or AG1 ad is just too much. And, honestly, the amount of advertising dollars some shows take makes me question their integrity just a bit. I know it might be a bit old-fashioned to think that, but I can't help it.

What are you favorite sponsorship-free, ad-free podcasts?

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[-] Granen@lemmy.world 4 points 12 hours ago* (last edited 12 hours ago)

Fall of Civilizations Podcast by Paul Cooper.

He doesn't release very often, but when he does its high quality, very long and completely ad free.

It's a fantastic podcast I would suggest anyone to listen to, Paul is a excellent storyteller and manages to breathe incredible life into history, even if you might not be interested in it.

[-] bluelander@lemmy.ml 3 points 11 hours ago

Sounds awesome! On the list.

[-] ganymede@lemmy.ml 2 points 7 hours ago

This is probably the pinnacle of what the modern documentary format should be.

Cannot recommend it enough.

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