The title is pretty self-explanatory but they interview people, both famous and not, about love, relationships, how people deal with the financial aspects of their life and death and grieving.
It's more nerdy. All about etymology. A lot of it is about mystery words, but they also interviewed the guy who creates the languages for Game of Thrones and that was pretty cool.
Post by subliminalrabbit on Jul 30, 2015 17:43:38 GMT -5
Oh man. So many. Here are a few favorites:
This American Life. If you don't already listen to this show on NPR, you can download it. 1 hour of long-form journalistic awesomeness.
Bullseye. Jesse Thorn interviews pop culture icons past and present; he's one of the best radio interviewers I've ever heard. So insightful and he gets SO MUCH from his subjects.
Judge John Hodgman. Comedian John Hodgman plays a "fake internet judge" and decides ridiculous domestic / friendship cases. And the whole thing is freaking hilarious but also very, very smart.
RadioLab. Usually science -- thoughtful science stuff you didn't know you needed or wanted to know about. But you do.
Planet Money. Economics made interesting! No, seriously! I promise!
One Bad Mother. Two moms talk real talk about parenting. No BS. No judging. Really funny. Usually with an interview from someone in the parenting space. Great segments like "Genius" and "Fail" where they talk about brilliant things they came up with -- and total disasters -- and invite their listeners to share theirs. It's got an "we're all in this together" kinda vibe. I usually hate talking heads podcasts but I love this one.
The Moth. Recorded from The Moth shows around the world -- true stories told live without notes from writers and everyday people. I regularly laugh my ass off and cry uncontrollably.
NPR podcasts: -How to do everything: We're half advice show, half survival guide. We answer all your questions, from how to find a date, to how to find water in the desert. -Death, Sex & Money: also listed above -Ask me Another: Trivia gameshow -Invisibilia: Invisibilia (Latin for all the invisible things) is about the invisible forces that control human behavior – ideas, beliefs, assumptions and emotions. Co-hosted by Lulu Miller and Alix Spiegel, Invisibilia interweaves narrative storytelling with scientific research that will ultimately make you see your own life differently. -Planet Money: Money makes the world go around, faster and faster every day. On NPR's Planet Money, you'll meet high rollers, brainy economists and regular folks — all trying to make sense of our rapidly changing global economy. -TED Radio Hour: he TED Radio Hour is a journey through fascinating ideas: astonishing inventions, fresh approaches to old problems, new ways to think and create. Based on Talks given by riveting speakers on the world-renowned TED stage, each show is centered on a common theme – such as the source of happiness, crowd-sourcing innovation, power shifts, or inexplicable connections. -Wait Wait Don't Tell Me: NPR's weekly current events quiz. -Radiolab: Radiolab is a show about curiosity. Where sound illuminates ideas, and the boundaries blur between science, philosophy, and human experience. -Serial: A spin-off of This American Life, following one story over the entire season -This American Life: There's a theme to each episode of This American Life, and a variety of stories on that theme. -Dear Sugar: An advice podcast
The Longest Shortest Time: A parenting podcast that was created as a bedside companion for parents who want to hear in the middle of the night (or day—what’s the difference, really?) that they are not alone. And that as never-ending as any parenting stages seem, they don’t last forever.
Savage Lovecast: Sex advice podcast by Dan Savage
Afterbuzztv: a bunch of recap podcasts for the shows that I watch. Separate podcast for each show
One Bad Mother: just added this one after seeing it in Spam this past week. A parenting podcast.
How do you listen to the podcasts? Do you subscribe to them somehow so you know when there are new ones? Are they all free or do you pay for them?
Yall have inspired me though. I'm back to commuting 20-30 minutes both ways and am getting tired of the Spotify playlists I listen to.
I listen through a podcast app called Doggcatcher. I think I paid about $5 for it about 6 years ago. I've also used an iPod but keep going back to my phone.
All the podcasts I listen to are free. Although, I listen to the longer version of the Savage Lovecast that I pay a yearly subscription to.
Post by numbersgirl08 on Aug 4, 2015 9:01:40 GMT -5
Oh and ha one more question. Any news and current events podcasts recommended? I'd love a like weekly podcast that summarizes the important headlines for the week.
Oh and ha one more question. Any news and current events podcasts recommended? I'd love a like weekly podcast that summarizes the important headlines for the week.
NPR has some story of the day ones. I would get too frustrated with listening to the news so I cut them out. If target listen to more interesting things which makes my hour plus long commute go faster
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