Apple just launched an original, true-crime podcast starring Steve Buscemi

The podcast market is increasingly becoming dominated by YouTube and Spotify, but beyond running Apple Podcasts, Apple has also recently started launching its own original podcast series under the Apple TV+ branding. Today, the latest such podcast—Big Time—has debuted as a true-crime series with Steve Buscemi as host. Big Time is the latest podcast produced by Apple TV+ Apple TV+, somewhat confusingly, produces original podcasts in addition to TV shows and movies. Those podcasts are available to all users via Apple Podcasts or their podcast app of choice, but Apple TV+ subscribers get advance access to future episodes. The latest such debut is Big Time, a true-crime show. Here’s the pitch: Hosted by legendary actor and filmmaker Steve Buscemi (“Boardwalk Empire,” “Miracle Workers”), the 14-episode series explores audacious crimes — fake kidnappings, elaborate robberies, even stolen sharks — with Buscemi introducing a new true story each week about a larger-than-life scam or scheme ... Read full article.