From hedgehog attacks to a supernatural voyage into colonialism: best podcasts of the week

Pick of the week
Sacrilege: Curse of the Mbirwi

“Who really gives a shit about roots any more,” asks Dashon (Caleb McLaughlin), a Detroit teenager who, in this audio drama, is begrudgingly in Zimbabwe with his family. He is indifferent towards their African ancestry, leading to uncomfortable conversations about race, colonialism and privilege. That could be a provocative enough story, but the supernatural twists that follow really elevate this production. Hannah J Davies
Audible, all episodes out now

You About?

Roman Kemp. Photograph: David Vintiner/The Observer

The latest entry in the genre of Famous People Chatting to Each Other sees radio presenter Roman Kemp and pop star Tom Grennan banter away for 40 minutes. It’s more laddish than many listeners will relish, but fans of the pair will no doubt enjoy it. Alexi Duggins
BBC Sounds, episodes weekly

Young Warriors

This smart, empathic podcast from criminologist Prof Ali Fraser and indie producers The Big Light is about young people trying to swerve gang culture and violence, and the hardworking youth organisations making their lives better. Fraser’s cross-country tour begins in once-industrial, now gentrified Hackney, east London, where local teens can feel pushed out. HJD
Widely available, all episodes out now

That’s Just Wild

Talking nature … (from left) Lizzie Daly, Steve Backshall and Sarah Roberts. Photograph: Dave Benett/Alan Chapman/Getty Images

From behind-the-scenes tales of being savaged by hedgehogs to the revelation that sharks have BFFs, this personality-packed nature podcast teams wildlife biologist Lizzie Daly, Bafta-winning naturalist Steve Backshall and environmental journalist Sarah Roberts. It’s stuffed with trivia, insight and charm. AD
Widely available , episodes twice weekly from Tuesday 3 June

Bedside Manners

Miriam Margolyes wrote to the king the night before an operation. Paul Whitehouse started fishing with Bob Mortimer to help with their cardiac disease recoveries. They join other celebrities speaking to Dr Oscar Duke in this candid series about health issues that have changed them, including Julia Bradbury, who was diagnosed with breast cancer, and Lorraine Kelly, who had her ovaries removed. Hollie Richardson
Widely available, episodes weekly