Where to start withSlow Burn
2 versions · originally a podcast, 2026
Themes: Political scandal, Archival research, Cultural impact, Investigative Journalism, Historical Documentary.
Start with Slow Burn (Slate Podcasts, 2026) — the podcast. Slow Burn exists in 2 versions across media, beginning as a podcast in 2026; each is ranked below by what it does best.
Slow Burn has more than one version — here's where most fans start, and what each offers.
✦ Most fans start here
Slow Burn (2026)
The original podcast
✦ Start hereSlow Burn
Slate Podcasts · Podcast · 2026
The original podcast, 2026.
2022 series
Gaslit
Robbie Pickering · Series · 2022
2022 series, 2022.
Common questions
What order should I listen to Slow Burn?
Slow Burn is an anthology podcast series where each season covers a different historical political scandal. Because each season focuses on a unique event, you can listen to the seasons in any order. Start with the topics that interest you most to get the best experience.
Is the TV series Gaslit based on Slow Burn?
The television series Gaslit is based on the first season of the Slow Burn podcast. While the podcast provides a factual, investigative account of the Watergate scandal, Gaslit offers a dramatized retelling of the events and characters featured in that specific season of the show.
How long is the Slow Burn podcast?
Slow Burn consists of multiple seasons, with each season typically spanning several episodes. The total runtime varies by season, as the length depends on the complexity of the historical event being covered. You can find the specific episode count for each season on your preferred podcast platform.
Is Slow Burn available as a television show?
The first season of the Slow Burn podcast served as the primary source material for the television series Gaslit. While other seasons of the podcast remain in their original audio format, the Watergate coverage from Slow Burn was adapted into this scripted television production.