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14 votes
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Towers of silence
17 votes -
Birthrates are plummeting worldwide. Why?
47 votes -
‘Hello From The Magic Tavern’ podcast being adapted into animated series by Sam Rockwell’s Play Hooky Productions and Starburns Industries
7 votes -
When do you listen to podcasts?
I started listening to podcasts in June of 2017 after having heard about them being great for years but never getting around to listening to them. I preferred music at the time and would put on a...
I started listening to podcasts in June of 2017 after having heard about them being great for years but never getting around to listening to them. I preferred music at the time and would put on a playlist or an album if I had a long drive, walk, etc. Once I started listening to podcasts I was hooked. The amount of time I spent listening to music plummetted and since I started I've spent 4% of my time listening to podcasts, I've used the same app since I started which makes keeping track of that easy.
I mainly listen to mine whenever I have some tedious or when I don't need too hard about what I'm doing. Walking the dog, driving, all of the housework, and some video games when I have time to play one and just want to zone out a bit and do something. Its made me enjoy cleaning more which my wife has appreciated a lot.
I was curious when other people listen to podcasts, how you fit them into your schedule, and if you're keen on sharing what your favorites are. I have way too many podcasts bookmarked in my app to listen to but its fun to add more to the ever growing list.
25 votes -
Oregon decriminalized drugs. Voters now regret it.
32 votes -
Rooster Teeth is shutting down after twenty-one years
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Favourite audio dramas/fiction podcasts?
Over the last year, I've found myself listening to quite a few audio dramas. I've never been one for traditional podcasts so it was pretty surprising to me that I loved them so much the moment...
Over the last year, I've found myself listening to quite a few audio dramas. I've never been one for traditional podcasts so it was pretty surprising to me that I loved them so much the moment they went from nonfiction to fiction. It's pretty similar to watching TV, except you can still use your eyes for other tasks! Audio books are nice too, but they don't quite scratch the same itch. So with all that, here's an unordered list of some of my favourite audio dramas (along with a small synopsis and some personal opinions), and I invite you to post your own in the comments!
Title Official Synopsis Personal Notes ars PARADOXICA When an experiment in a time much like our own goes horribly awry, Dr. Sally Grissom finds herself stranded in the past and entrenched in the activities of a clandestine branch of the US government. Grissom and her team quickly learn that there's no safety net when toying with the fundamental logic of the universe. Along with everything in the official description, this one also has secret codes at the end of each episode so you can play along at home, and has a cast with quite a bit of diverse representation. The Imperfection Charlie and Amber suffer from a disorder that causes a constant stream of hallucinations. When they discover that their psychiatrist is missing, they rally together with the other patients to search for him. Along the way, they encounter secret societies, half-human half-spider centaurs, and a hidden borough of New York under the East River. But how can you find the truth when you can’t tell what’s real? This one is mostly a comedy with a rather absurdist sense of humour, but it has some really heartfelt moments. The creators are professionals as well, so the sound design is very nice to listen to. Wooden Overcoats Rudyard Funn and his equally miserable sister Antigone run their family’s failing funeral parlour, where they get the body in the coffin in the ground on time. But one day they find everyone enjoying themselves at the funerals of a new competitor – the impossibly perfect Eric Chapman! With their dogsbody Georgie, and a mouse called Madeleine, the Funns are taking drastic steps to stay in business… A British comedy through-and-through, I've had to stop listening to this one in public for fear I look totally crazy, giggling like a hyena. It's also totally family friendly, so you can listen to it with your kids/parents/neighbour's dogs as well! NORA These recordings were emailed to us without explanation. The sender has not responded to any questions. We cannot confirm the veracity of the information contained within, but believe that the creator of these recordings is acting in good faith. The woman, who calls herself NORA, is investigating a strange series of events that wander between the boundaries of perception and reality. There is some suggestion of organized crime, paranormal influence, or perhaps simple madness. We will continue to make these available as they are sent to us. They present no danger to the listener and seem to provide a source of support for the creator. Ok, this is a strange one. It's pretty short (only 7 episodes of about a half-hour each), but I was left thinking about it for days afterwards. If you like more weird, interpretive stories, this one is up your alley. It kind of reminded me of House of Leaves, which is a book I love a lot, so take that as you will. All of these can be found on basically any podcast app (I use AntennaPod on Android), so if any piqued your interest, do give them a shot!
37 votes -
Why joining a club is good for democracy
11 votes -
Big Finish launches Doctor Who audio drama podcast
9 votes -
“Wherever you get your podcasts” is a radical statement
48 votes -
Ezra Klein Show: "What relationships would you want if you believed they were possible?"
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Zoozve
20 votes -
Spotify has signed a new multiyear agreement with Joe Rogan, the host of one of the most popular and polarizing podcasts in the US
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What is your favourite episode of a podcast?
Please share why it's your favourite took, avoiding as many spoilers as you can. Mine is Episode 45 of Darknet Diaries, Xbox Underground (and also Part 02). It is about a group of hackers called...
Please share why it's your favourite took, avoiding as many spoilers as you can.
Mine is Episode 45 of Darknet Diaries, Xbox Underground (and also Part 02).
It is about a group of hackers called the XBox Underground who infiltrated the networks of major video game companies. Their motives started out harmless, with members of the group enjoying playing early versions of games. However, things take a serious turn and there are many twists and turns as the story unfolds.
It's so good that I have listened to it every year since it first came out.
36 votes -
Does free will exist? | Sapolsky vs. Huemer debate review
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Daniel Tosh's new podcast - Episode 1 | Interviewing my wife's gynecologist
20 votes -
Spotify cancels industry-favorite podcasts Heavyweight and Stolen
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What podcasts are you listening to?
First off, hello, I'm new here, and I hope this is an okay place to ask...what podcasts are you all into? Here's some of my favorites: Dispatches from Myrtle Beach: Link from Good Mythical Morning...
First off, hello, I'm new here, and I hope this is an okay place to ask...what podcasts are you all into?
Here's some of my favorites:
Dispatches from Myrtle Beach:
Link from Good Mythical Morning has a conversation with his father. It's a strange mix of funny, heartwarming, raunchy, and endearing.The Newest Olympian:
Mike Shubert from the Potterless podcasts reads the Percy Jackson books (I tried reading along with the podcast because I'd never read them, but couldn't put the books down, so I'm ahead of the podcast now). It's a funny podcast regardless if you've read the books.RadioLab and the new season of RadioLab's More Perfect podcast
If you've never listened to radio lab, just pick any episode. They're interesting and weird and you'll learn stuff. They're just good. The new hosts are still finding their way, but it's still good, so maybe start with some of the older episodes.Judge John Hodgman
- He settles stupid disputes between people...e.g., "Is a hotdog a sandwich" (No.)
Song Exploder
- Even if I've never heard of the song I listen. It's about how songs are made, and it's super interesting.
99% Invisible
- it's about recognizing all the fascinating things in the world around us that we pass by every day without noticing. Always read the plaque.
Oh No, Ross and Carrie
- they do non-sciencey things and then discuss from a science perspective. (E.g., joining a religion, going to flat earth meetings, visiting psychics, getting holistic medical treatments, etc)
This American Life
just interesting stories about people and things in life?The Memory Palace
super cool podcast...usually pretty short that takes things from history and tells the story in just a unique and interesting way.Science Friday
deep dive into science news for the weekBehind the Bastards
all about the worst people in history.Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine
Hilarious podcast about medical historyThe Adventure Zone
The McElroy family plays dnd and other role play gamesThe Moth
people tell personal stories to crowds of people.The Daily
New York Times's podcastWait Wait Don't Tell Me
news comedy gameshow60-Second Science
as describedGood Job Brain
pub trivia podcastA Hotdog is a Sandwich (but it's not)
Good Mythical Kitchen's Josh and Nicole debate food thingsDead Pilots Society:
really interesting. They take scripts from failed TV pilots and hire actors to do table reads of the script. Every other week is an interview with the script's writers too, so you can listen to those if interested or just the table reads if not.Brainstuff:
just interesting tidbits. Short podcasts.I'd love to hear your recommendations!
Edit: Thank you all for all the recommendations! I'm still reading all the posts and adding them to my list to give them a shot!
60 votes -
The French Cup is renowned for having the longest away trips in club football due to the inclusion of teams from France's overseas territories. How does this tournament system operate?
6 votes -
Twilight of the Aesir, Part 2 - Dan Carlin
14 votes -
The Network State Conference 2023 livestream
5 votes -
The Ben & Marc Show: The Techno-Optimist Manifesto
5 votes -
The rich and famous are dominating podcasts and I don't like it one bit!
40 votes -
Jon Stewart’s Apple TV Plus show ends, reportedly over coverage of AI and China
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If Books Could Kill [a podcast reviewing nonfiction books which posit ludicrous theories]
26 votes -
Welcome to Norway, the world's most unlikely wine hotspot – in Oslo, there are weeks-long campouts to secure top burgundies. What's going on?
14 votes -
Podcast: a History of Modern Palestine
American Prestige did a series on the History of Modern Palestine. The first episode is always public, but they have unlocked the remaining episodes for this week in light of current events. I...
American Prestige did a series on the History of Modern Palestine. The first episode is always public, but they have unlocked the remaining episodes for this week in light of current events.
I listened to this back when it was posted and learned a lot about the role of colonial powers in the formation of Israel and Palestine and the way Palestinians are being treated today. The viewpoint is is not anti-Semitic but it is also not pro-Israel. For example, they discuss Israel's (then) current treatment of the Palestinians as apartheid.
I can't imagine what it would be like to live in those conditions. I don't mean to condone terrorist violence, but set against the background of the oppression in Palestine, it's hard to imagine what people might be driven to.
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Any good art based podcast recommendations?
I'd love to add some more podcasts to my rotation tbat include artists. Possibly talking about stuff they've been working on, or talking about new media in the field they work in and discussing...
I'd love to add some more podcasts to my rotation tbat include artists. Possibly talking about stuff they've been working on, or talking about new media in the field they work in and discussing jt, or talking about old works or really anything.
Maybe podcasts with helpful advice or something?
I've listened to almost all of draftsmen. That was entertaining most of the time. It doesn't have be like that though.
Just curious if anyone have any good ones tk share.
6 votes -
Naomi Klein's Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World
8 votes -
Is this the world's most inconvenient podcast?
2 votes -
Spotify (with OpenAI) is going to clone podcasters’ voices — and translate them to other languages
27 votes -
Balaji on the Tribal Lens, America’s blunder, and his plan to save San Francisco
4 votes -
Spotify is pulling select advertising privileges for white noise podcasts in a bid to boost the audio streaming company's annual profits
34 votes -
The Ezra Klein Show: Interview with Jennifer Pahlka about where government policy implementation goes wrong (and why government doesn't always work well)
7 votes -
Strike Force Five podcast - late night hosts supporting their staff
5 votes -
The MANA Podcast (Manga Anime Netflix Adaptation)
7 votes -
Recorded interview with Hawaiian indigenous community leader re the fires, ecology, climate change, water, history, politics, culture and current needs
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Which audio drama podcasts do you recommend?
You might be able to tell by my username which is my favorite audio drama. If you haven't heard of it, Wolf 359 is a space opera dramedy focused on a cast of deeply likable characters who find...
You might be able to tell by my username which is my favorite audio drama. If you haven't heard of it, Wolf 359 is a space opera dramedy focused on a cast of deeply likable characters who find themselves carrying out mysterious research onboard a space station owned by a soulless corporation. Heads up, the whole thing is very enjoyable but the creators say the real story doesn't get going for real until about episode 9 and I would agree. It's funny and entertaining but gets pretty serious around there. Don't worry, the early episodes are super short and still good.
Other audio dramas I highly recommend are:
Bronzetown
1865
Limetown
Edict Zero FIS
Station 151
Archive 81
The Magnus Archives
Theater of Tomorrow
The Hyacinth Disaster
Life After / The Message37 votes -
Thirteen factors that build a healthy relationship
10 votes -
What are your favourite podcasts regarding TV shows?
As a TV Show nerd, I just recently found Double Take, a podcast where 2 women discuss the episodes they watched last week. Do you know / listen to any other podcasts, which talk about TV shows?
11 votes -
I’m excited to try podcasting!
9 votes -
A History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps podcast: Patrick Gray on Shakespeare
6 votes -
Wait, should I not be drinking airline coffee?
30 votes -
Freedom House Ambulance Service - a history of the USA's first paramedics
11 votes -
The Insert Credit Show, Episode 294: Final Fantastacular XVI, with Giovanni Colantonio, Gita Jackson, and Ash Parrish
4 votes -
Twelve hour flight next week, what are some of your go to playlists or podcasts during long flights?
Looking for suggestions of music playlists or podcasts for a long flight next week.
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Favorite podcast app?
I just got an email stating that Stitcher, the podcast app that I use, "decided to discontinue operation of the Stitcher app and website effective August 29, 2023." Any good recommendations for...
I just got an email stating that Stitcher, the podcast app that I use, "decided to discontinue operation of the Stitcher app and website effective August 29, 2023."
Any good recommendations for another podcast app? ETA: I listen on my Android phone.
42 votes -
SiriusXM is shutting down Stitcher only three years after buying it
18 votes -
Hidden pain, controlled bodies: Does ballet have to be like this? A recent explosion of revelations from ballet dancers confronts an art form afraid to look itself in the mirror
27 votes