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In The Press
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Best of 2021 Apple Podcasts
A completely original experience that transports listeners [...] with remarkable energy.
The Midnight Miracle
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10 Best Podcasts of 2021 The New York Times
Sound-rich, unpredictable and borderline hypnotic [...] the world’s most interesting dinner party.
The Midnight Miracle
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@meghanntenclaysalus Instagram
You have a real gift for witnessing, explaining, and celebrating [...] stories found under the rock of public judgment.
The C-Word
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Will Dukes Rolling Stone
With their decades-in-the-making reunion album, Black Star proves that there’s no category for timelessness.
Black Star – No Fear of Time
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Best Series 2020 Webby Awards
The most memorable, entertaining, informative, and engaging podcast series.
Spooked
FAQs
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What is Luminary?
Luminary is the podcast and audio home for the world's most thoughtful voices, like you've never heard them. With a slate of award-winning shows from creators and icons like Masaba, Konkona Sen Sharma, Dave Chappelle, Lena Dunham, Russell Brand, Roxane Gay, yasiin bey, Talib Kweli, and many more, there are dozens of ways to hear comedy, music, sports, and culture – all in a new light.
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Can I listen on Apple Podcasts?
Yes you can!
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However, you should know that subscriptions to the Luminary App and our channel on Apple Podcasts are separate. Subscribing to one does not provide access to the other. (Though you are, of course, welcome to subscribe to both!)
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What about other podcast apps?
Luminary Originals are only available with a subscription to the Luminary App, or our channel on Apple Podcasts.
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Are there any ads on Luminary?
Not on Luminary Originals! All our shows are 100% ad-free.
However, any free podcasts available on the platform may include their own advertisements. These shows, like on any other podcast platform, are controlled by their owners and we cannot remove their advertisements.