Rob Delaney and Bel Powley lead podcast drama about addiction
A weekly podcast selection highlights a 10-part drama about addiction, starring Rob Delaney and Bel Powley, alongside four series on New York life, teaching, current affairs and the history of lobotomies. The pieces range from light, unpredictable conversations to investigations of difficult subjects.
The rehab drama, executive produced by Sharon Horgan, follows recovering addict Tim as he drives pop star Lucy to an Arizona facility. Other picks include Sarah Koenig exploring New York after the Knicks’ NBA win and the election of a socialist mayor, Emily Hanford examining what works in teaching, Prospect Magazine’s series on technology and AI, and an Audible investigation into Walter Freeman’s lobotomies in the US from the 1930s to the 1960s.
In short
- Rob Delaney and Bel Powley lead a 10-part rehab road-trip drama.
- Sarah Koenig explores the mood of New York.
- Other picks examine teaching, technology and lobotomy history.
Explained simply
Addiction can affect health, relationships and daily life, and recovery often involves professional support. Rehabilitation facilities offer structured treatment, though approaches and experiences vary.
Rob Delaney and Bel Powley star in a drama about Tim, a recovering addict, and Lucy, a pop star he drives to a treatment centre in Arizona. Sharon Horgan is an executive producer. The story sits alongside podcasts exploring New York, teaching, technology and the history of lobotomy, an operation once used in the United States to treat mental illness.
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Originally published by The Guardian as “Rob Delaney and Bel Powley star in a knotty rehab drama: best podcasts of the week”.