Before Serial , most podcasts were episodic, meaning you could tune in to any episode and understand what was happening. Serial , hosted by veteran journalist Sarah Koenig, changed the rules. It followed a single story over the course of an entire season.
Whether you remember the frustratingly catchy theme song or the endless debates about cell tower data, Serial remains the gold standard for narrative podcasting. serial 5pm
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