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24 alternatives to Sampler - #1: Magic and Tonic

Gimlet's new show: bite sized tastes from a variety of shows

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Sampler - #1: Magic and Tonic launched in 2016; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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Sampler - #1 ‘Magic and Tonic’▲52
The best moments from the world of podcasts
2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →
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Sampler - Teaser of Gimlet Media's New Podcast▲89
Gimlet Media launches another podcast next week
2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →
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Science Vs - Welcome▲74
A new show from Gimlet
2015 · cf-media.sndcdn.com · its alternatives →
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Surprisingly Awesome - 1: Mold▲93
Gimlet's new show about the awesomeness of everyday things
2015 · open.spotify.com · its alternatives →
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Surprisingly Awesome - Trailer▲68
A new show from Gimlet
2015 · cf-media.sndcdn.com · its alternatives →
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The Probe #1: The Teaser▲65
Satirical take on popular magazine-style news podcasts
2016 · podcasts.apple.com · its alternatives →
7
Slack Variety Pack - Episode 1: Starter Pack▲67
The debut of Slack's new podcast
2015 · slack.com · its alternatives →
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Gimlet's Fall Season▲16
Gimlet's new season of podcasts
2016 · open.spotify.com · its alternatives →
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Mystery Show▲136
Gimlet Media's new mystery show podcast
2015 · open.spotify.com · its alternatives →
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Startup - 16: The Secret Formula▲76
Gimlet Media breaks down how they produce podcasts
2015 · overcast.fm · its alternatives →
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Tastebuds▲72
Meet people through music
2015 · tastebuds.fm · its alternatives →
12
CreativeMornings - Casey Gerald▲59
The inaugural episode of CreativeMornings' new podcast
2015 · creativemornings.com · its alternatives →
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Parasocial▲204
Listening to podcasts should be a joy. So let's get started.
Aug 2026 · parasocial.fm · its alternatives →
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a16z - A podcast about podcasts▲140
Discussing podcast discovery & community w/ PH & Roman Mars
2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →
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Show Me Your Mic - 108: 3 Podcasts For the Rest of Your Life▲56
Great suggestions for new shows to listen to here.
2016 · its alternatives →
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The Tim Ferriss Show- The Nasty Icon of Retail, Sophia Amoruso▲80
The best part is when Tim says she has a big butt:-)
2015 · hwcdn.libsyn.com · its alternatives →
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Nom▲98
Twitch for food lovers!
2016 · its alternatives →
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MTME▲102
A new way to discover music
2017 · its alternatives →
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3W6 – Rollenspiele und Superhelden▲60
A Biweekly German Podcast About RPGs and Storytelling
2016 · 3w6-podcast.com · its alternatives →
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TappedIn▲71
Socially curated beer menus
2015 · tappedin.beer · its alternatives →
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Play Well - 7: Creating Your Own Narrative with Nina Freeman▲58
Discussions around Cibele, romance in games, and pricing
2015 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →
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Amazing Chill Volume 01 — Tibz▲54
A relaxing mix I've pulled out of some old Soundcloud favs!
2016 · soundcloud.com · its alternatives →
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Surprisingly Awesome - Mold▲4
New Gimlet Podcast with Adam McKay and Adam Davidson
2015 · open.spotify.com · its alternatives →
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The Podglomerate▲70
A hybrid podcast network and production house
2017 · thepodglomerate.com · its alternatives →

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