The Good Whale

The Good Whale

Serial Productions and the New York Times
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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. So well-intentioned experts embark on an epic science experiment to try to teach one celebrity orca how to be free — while the world watches.


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Questions & Answers

How many episodes are there of The Good Whale?

There are 6 episodes avaiable of The Good Whale.

What is The Good Whale about?

We have categorized The Good Whale as:

  • Society & Culture
  • News

Where can you listen to The Good Whale?

The Good Whale is available, among others places, on:

  • Apple Podcasts
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  • Google Podcasts

When did The Good Whale start?

The first episode of The Good Whale that we have available was released 14 November 2024.

Who creates the podcast The Good Whale?

The Good Whale is produced and created by Serial Productions and the New York Times.