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A new podcast of BBC Sounds explores what it means to be non-binary. NB sees Australian producer Caitlin Benedict, who is preparing to appear non-binary, discussing issues related to the subject, from clothing to the explanation of gender identity to family members. The first episode is available now, with new episodes available every Thursday.

Podcasting is full of niches and subgenres that you probably never understood. A typical case: wedding podcasting. Shows such as Put a Ring on It and Bridechilla have formed a loyal audience among the future spouses, offering advice on planning for the big day, from the choice of chair covers to feminist weddings. If you want to know more, this Guardian article is complete.

Choice of the week

On my corpse

The American audio network Wondery has a proven track record in crime epics, including Dr. Death, a sinister saga of medical malpractice, and Charles Manson pod Young Charlie. The latter offers probably more in common with another of their successes – Dirty John, which is now a drama of Netflix – as it tells the story of a flourishing relationship that will materialize quickly. Centered on a couple of influential lawyers moving into the sleepy city of Tallahbadee, Florida, this enthusiast could also benefit from the treatment on television. Hannah J Davies

Who the hell is Hamish?

In a world after Dirty John, serial gambling stories create captivating and sometimes inconceivable listening. No further, Hamish Watson, who escaped millions of dollars to his victims and is the latest podcast of The Australian. His deception spread far and wide, ranging from posing as an online dater who claimed to have survived a plane crash while he was a kid, to gain the trust of fashion designer Lisa Ho. It's amazing how much people trust him, but it's easy to see how they fell into the trap. Hannah Verdier

Birthdays should be a time of happiness and pride. But for Facebook, his quinceañera (15 years old) was not greeted with the happiest of celebrations – at least not by this week's Chips with Everything podcast.

With the help of British tech editor Alex Hern, presenter Jordan Erica Webber is interested in the meteorological and often hectic story of Facebook, depicting adulthood, presented by one of the first mentors Mark Zuckerberg, Roger McNamee. It is important to note that two researchers also badyzed the effects of online platforms such as Facebook. is it so bad?

Manufacturer's Choice: Throughline from NPR

Chosen by Katherine Godfrey, Audio Manager

Throughline's slogan is "a historical podcast for current minds". So, for me, it immediately appealed. As the past is rewritten daily to adapt to political and cultural narratives, understanding the path to the present seems essential to me.

But as Throughline has shown, this path can be very winding. Its very curious hosts, Rund Abdelfatah and Ramtin Arablouei, avoid the temptation to draw easy parallels. Instead, they like to pick up historical details and have fun trying to understand the past for themselves. As you might expect from NPR's first story podcast, Throughline is a play on words that focuses on personal stories, sumptuous sound design and smart scripts. Each episode takes you to a historical moment in a way as important as the actuality. If you liked Uncivil or Slow Burn, you will surely like it.