The Podcasting Morning Show
OBSESSION
WORTHY
PODCASTS
Some podcasts you listen to. Others you cancel plans for. Every Monday, the PMS cast and crew break down a show that’s impossible to ignore so you can take what actually works.
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What it is
Presented by Jonathan Howard and the PMS crew
Obsession Worthy Podcasts isn't about what's popular right now. It's about figuring out why certain shows are impossible to stop listening to.
The PMS cast and crew pick one podcast and break down the structure, pacing, hooks, voice, all of it.
Recent Episodes
All episodes →5 Storytelling Tricks That Make 'The Daily' So Addictive
The PMS cast and crew break down why The Daily feels impossible to stop listening to. See how structure, pacing, tension, and layered storytelling keep listeners locked in.
Apr 13, 2026 · Ep. 494Most Podcasters Ignore This
The PMS cast and crew break down what most podcasters overlook and how fixing this one thing can completely change how your show connects with listeners.
Mar 30, 2026 · Ep. 484What 'Twenty Thousand Hertz' Teaches About Podcast Sound Design
The PMS cast and crew break down how sound design shapes emotion, pacing, and listener attention.
Mar 16, 2026 · Ep. 474Podcast Storytelling Secrets from “Search Engine” Podcast
The PMS cast and crew break down how Search Engine builds curiosity, tension, and narrative momentum.
Mar 9, 2026 · Ep. 469How 'Swindled' Turns Outrage Into Addictive Listening
Rage and dry humor together. The crew breaks down why Swindled's deadpan delivery works.
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