The Good Whale

Serial, New York Times

Fans of the movie “Free Willy” are outraged to learn that the real whale who played Willy lives in a tiny pool at an amusement park in Mexico City. Read more

Society & Culture

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01/09/2025 00:02:26Episode 2: Can Good Boys Be Wild?

11/14/2024 00:36:51 Episode 1: Save The Whale

11/14/2024 00:46:40

Our take on The Good Whale podcast

Do you remember Keiko, the orca from Free Willy? The Good Whale, hosted by Daniel Alarcón, dives deep into Keiko's life, from a movie star to a symbol for whale conservation. This podcast, brought to life by the team behind Serial and The New York Times, mixes excellent research with top storytelling and a touch of drama. It explores the challenges of reintroducing Keiko to the wild (because this killing whale hasn't been free all this time but living in an aquarium in Mexico City). A mixture of a celebrity backstage and an animal documentary, but with top production and analysis. Not to miss. The Good Whale is a society & culture podcast by Serial Productions and the New York Times.