It's that time of year again. For most of us, Thanksgiving marks the start of the holiday season, packed with travel snafus, busy social calendars and lots of leftovers. Those long holiday lulls can actually be a gift: a rare block of uninterrupted time.

And the thing about podcasts is that they have the power to transport you. You could be on a plane, train or automobile – or maybe on your mom's couch – and find yourself at a Texan standoff. Or on an active crime scene in the Florida Keys. Or in 1974.

Whether you're looking for pre-Thanksgiving zen or Black Friday thrills, here are 10 podcasts that'll take you places. If you're looking for more round-ups like this one, sign up for NPR's Pod Club newsletter here !

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