8 podcasts to binge this holiday weekend

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With Memorial Day weekend coming up, it's good to come up with a solid list of things to occupy your time while you're enjoying that all-important time off from work and school.

If you're planning a backyard barbecue or hoping to just relax by the pool, these podcasts make great companions to your Memorial Day festivities. Put these podcasts on in the background or dive head first into some of your favorite true crime mysteries.

Here are some of the podcasts on the Audacy app that you can binge during your time off this weekend:

My Fugitive

My Fugitive

Nina Gilden Seavey's father represented Howard Mechanic, a young man accused of burning down and Air Force building in St. Louis. When Mechanic went on the run, he became one of the longest-running fugitives in US history. Now, Seavey is uncovering the answers in this podcast.

Stay Away From Matthew MaGill

Stay Away From Matthew MaGill

Matthew MaGill died alone in the woods on the Florida-Georgia border, but he left behind a box filled with artifacts from his life. Reporter Eric Mennel is uncovering the contents of the box and relating it all to his own life in this podcast.

Dolly Parton's America

Dolly Parton's America

One of America's great icons, Dolly Parton has created a universe of fans that all love and adore her. This podcast dives into the Dollyverse and why everyone can agree on Dolly Parton.

Armchair Expert

Armchair Expert

Dax Shepard loves talking to people, which is why he's bringing fans this podcast featuring tons of special guests. Recent episodes include interviews with Prince Harry, Seth Rogen, and Kelly Osbourne.

Serial

Serial

Host Sarah Koenig brings you one true story each season, following the plot and characters wherever they lead. This classic podcast will surely give you chills.

Spy Affair

Spy Affair

This podcast follows the story of Maria Butina, a Russian woman who arrives in the US to improve relations between the two countries and soon makes some powerful friends.

Dying for Sex

Dying for Sex

When Molly was diagnosed with stage IV breast cancer, she leaves her unhappy marriage in pursuit of sexual adventures to help her feel alive. In this podcast, she'll share the most touching and hilarious details with her friend Nikki Boyer.

Gangster Capitalism

Gangster Capitalism

Season 3 just dropped, and it's all about Jerry Falwell Jr. and the sex scandal that followed him and rocked Christian school, Liberty University.

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