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A dip in the (much warmer) oceans of Australian audio This is a mix of some of my all-time favourite radio pieces and new and noteworthy podcasts and audio projects. It's really hard to boil it down into one list, but consider this a launchpad to discovering more great Aussie radio documentaries, podcasts and makers. For more listening treats I'd recommend checking out the Australian Audio Guide: australianaudioguide.com.
Chris Guillebeau's Make It Yourself Here's your primer for your year of independence. Chris Guillebeau is an New York Times bestselling author and modern-day explorer. His daily podcast Side Hustle School is for everyone who wants to create a new source of income without quitting their day job: https://sidehustleschool.com
Episodes that are a little different to usual Sometimes one of my favourite podcasts will throw in an episode that's a little different to usual, and makes me love the show even more. Helen Zaltzman hosts Answer Me This!, and The Allusionist, which is part of Radiotopia (www.radiotopia.fm) from PRX.
The Tech Effect As the digital revolution rapidly transforms the fundamental nature of organizations, leaders will need to understand the paradigms and best practices to innovate in digital-centric businesses. From advertising, to entertainment, to manufacturing, organizations establish market leadership by mastering digital innovation. So how do you ensure success - or better yet, avoid failure? And even if your company is tech-savvy, are you leveraging the new phenomena, like big data or analytics, properly? Have your products or your growth been created in an ethical way? This collection of stories will help you contextualize how technology is really changing how we do business...
Episodes about people who transition from one gender to another Here are a few great episodes from the past fifteen years about people who transition from one gender to another — socially, physically, and legally. Chosen by the Bello Collective’s Galen Beebe. Want to listen to more podcasts about this? Read about more at https://medium.com/bello-collective/18-episodes-about-gender-transitions-b70ac6d7b734#.x70frqdn6
LGBTQ+ Stories The democratic nature of podcasting has made it a place for LGBTQ+ voices and stories to thrive since the beginning, and that’s something to celebrate. Here are some stories and voices that resonate with me, through their explorations of identity, community, courage, vulnerability and of course, parenting. Back in 2006, my first sense of community as a newly out lesbian sprang from a podcast. The Planet: the podcast for L Word fans, was, to me, more entertaining and relatable than The L Word itself and, though it was one-sided, hosts Elka and KC were the first lesbians I really got to...
Interesting corners of the internet, the impact of technologies on our lives, and more I've been diving into tech and data-related podcasts over the past couple of months, and I'm trying hard to listen only to ones that include a diversity of voices - specifically, episodes which have no more than three men without including at least one woman talking. There's some great ones out there, and so far I've noticed there's a particular investment in high-quality podcasts from the United States, more so than in other regions of the world. Here are a few of my favourites that I've listened to over the past few weeks, discussing interesting corners of the internet, the...
For people who love to DIY In need of some inspiration for your next project or background listening as you begin making? Grab your scissors, yarn, hammer, measuring tape, paint, and... maybe a bandaid? It's time to get crafty.
Freepoint's Work It Out Take this playlist with you as you hit the Freepoint gym, head out for a run through Fresh Pond or explore the city.
From playfulness to deeper feelings, and the spectrum in between We always try to highlight a range of emotions in our work, using playfulness to access deeper feelings. And the podcasts we like tend to reflect that, too. We love stuff that makes us laugh, but also stuff that makes us cry. Here are some of our favourite podcast episodes that fall throughout that spectrum. Mira Burt-Wintonick and Cristal Duhaime are the co-creators and producers of CBC's Love Me, a podcast about the messiness of human connection. Previously they produced Jonathan Goldstein’s WireTap, for which the team won the 2015 Prix Italia for Best Original Radio Drama. They are cur...
Dallas Taylor's Stories about Sound I’m Dallas Taylor, and I host a show called Twenty Thousand Hertz which tells the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. The following playlist includes a couple of our episodes as well as what I consider the cream of the crop in sonic goodness. They demonstrate incredible ways to use sound in storytelling as well as how to effectively talk about sound in a clear and unpretentious way. They are brilliantly crafted and communicate complex ideas within a sound-rich package. Many of these episodes were watershed moments in the development of Twenty Thousand Hertz. Enjoy!
Creative Independence: Kickstarted Podcasts Hundreds of independent producers, radio hosts, and journalists have used Kickstarter to connect directly with their listeners and bring brand-new podcasts to life. From the hidden worlds uncovered by Roman Mars’ 99% Invisible to the stories of musical innovators profiled in Meet the Composer, this playlist features a few of our favorite Kickstarter-supported podcasts. Take a listen, discover a new show you love — then get planning and launch your own podcast project. Assembled by the team at Kickstarter.
Organized Sound Music tells us so much about mind, emotion, values, and the overall human experience, but what is it and how do we judge it? The closest thing to a definition we have of music is that it is "organized sound." From the basic chord to the musical mashup, this is a playlist that inspires deeper thinking about music.
The Pub's How to Podcast Here in the twilight of podcasting’s punk-rock/underground/DIY/Kumbaya-we’re-all-in-this-together phase, there are a lot of amazing podcasters who are still eager to share their trade secrets rather than hoard them. This moment won’t last forever, so if you want to be great at podcasting, listen to these shows while they still exist. (Photo by Laura Fong.)
Some of the finest goofs from The Brothers McElroy The Brothers McElroy began crafting fine podcast content in 2011 by offering advice to Yahoo! Answers users on their show My Brother, My Brother, and Me. Now with nearly a dozen shows across several networks, the boys bring their comedy chops to cover everything from medical history to video game creations. This playlist is an introduction to some of the finest goofs from the brothers flagship show, as well as two other side projects: The Adventure Zone and Til Death Do Us Blart. Ryan Steiner writes about podcasts at ryansteiner.com.
Adventure and Admiration This is a list of podcasts that I admire, or that have inspired me, or that I feel should be admired more than they are… or all three at once. Some are specifically "For Kids," and some are less For-Kids, but not Not-For-Kids. John Sheehan is the creator of Eleanor Amplified, a kid’s adventure podcast, and the Manager of On-Demand Audio & Podcasts at WHYY in Philadelphia; he was previously a producer on ‘Fresh Air with Terry Gross’ for 9 years.
Understanding our options, opportunities and obstacles As the New Year begins, it is hard not to think of and envision possible futures. In a time of intense uncertainty, it may be helpful to consider our myriad potentials in an effort to fully understand our options, opportunities and obstacles. Whether it is an examination of the cosmos or a deconstruction of our consciousness, the eight podcast episodes I’ve chosen all circle a common denominator: what is possible.
Barry Lam's Hidden Conflicts As a philosopher by profession, I can't get over how wonderful audio is as a medium to uncover hidden assumptions behind the most common aspects of American life. These assumptions are so pervasive they seem natural and yet so pernicious that when we start questioning them, everything about them unravels. This is a playlist about unraveling those hidden assumptions. Barry Lam is the creator of Hi-Phi Nation, a sound and story-driven show about philosophy, weaving philosophy with narrative storytelling, investigative journalism, and soundtracking.
Haptical's Virtual Reality Virtual reality transports us to new places, where we can experience new worlds and people like no other. These episodes will help you understand how immersive technologies can change the future of gaming, education, health care and businesses, from the team at Haptical (http://haptic.al).
MediaShift's Happy Media Each morning, you get an alert on your smartphone telling you the latest news about Trump and the state of the nation. It's not exactly a happy way to start your day. What if you could take a media break and listen to something not as depressing, something that could even bring a smile to your face? It's possible! I'm Mark Glaser, the publisher at MediaShift, and I guarantee this playlist will give you the media you need for this moment. For more insight about the intersection of media and technology (plus online trainings and MediaShift's own weekly podcast), visit...
Nieman Lab's Future of News How does a journalist bring to light stories of atrocity in Syria? How does Terry Gross of Fresh Air get her subjects to say such revealing things on air? How do journalists decide what gets to be "news?" And how, how does any of this work make money?
Russia's More Than That I'm Smith Freeman, co-host of the She's In Russia podcast along with my best friend Olivia Capozzalo who lives in St. Petersburg. We talk about Russian politics, history, and culture, try to make Russia more real for non-Russians and sometimes try to talk about things Russians are talking about. This playlist collects episodes about Russia that counteract stereotype, sensationalism, and the rising anti-Russian rhetoric in mainstream liberal American media.
Winners from the most prestigious competition in audio storytelling The Third Coast International Audio Festival curates the best audio storytelling worldwide and inspires the next generation of radio and podcast makers. Hosted by Gwen Macsai, each episode of Third Coast's podcast Re:sound features the most exciting audio docs, experimental work, and producer profiles. Visit thirdcoastfestival.org to get the word on what Third Coast is listening to now. Every year, Third Coast hosts the most prestigious competition in audio storytelling, the Third Coast/Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Competition. Dive into some of this year’s winners!
The Big Listen Hey, pals! Lauren Ober from WAMU & NPR’s The Big Listen here. We listen to podcasts all day, every day here at TBL HQ, which makes sense, since we are public radio’s broadcast about podcasts. We chat with all kinds of folks from indie producers to award-winning journalists to your favorite celebrities about what they’re making and what they’re listening to. And the package it all up with a pretty bow for your listening pleasure. This week we have a smorgasbord of sorts on the show. For more TBL, visit biglisten.org or find us on Twitter at @hear...
Baby-Sitters Club Club's Smarter Dumber We're Jack and Tanner from the Baby-Sitters Club Club, a podcast in which we discuss the classic novels in the great Sitters' Cycle by Ann Matthews Martin in order. Jack is an insufferably pedantic English major who insists on referring to these books as "texts" and finding literary references in them, while Tanner is a tin-foil-hat-wearing conspiracy theorist who is certain that if you scratch the surface, you'll find that these books are about magical bees. All of the awesome podcasts in this playlist are big influences on how we see the world, and we hope you like them as...
Memento Mori’s Podcast Block Party Hello there, I’m D.S. Moss, host and producer of the death podcast, The Adventures of Memento Mori (www.remembertodie.com). I live in Brooklyn, NYC, and so do the hosts of these podcasts I’ve selected. Now, hosting a podcast and living in Brooklyn is about as common as a man bun, but…these folks are all in my hood. In fact, two of them even live on my street. I love the work my neighbors do and I hope you do too.
Beyond true crime Stories about crime, but about much more than that, too. Curated by Tally Abecassis, the host and creator of First Day Back, a documentary podcast about trying to get your life back after an event that changes you. Season 1 is about going back to work after maternity leave; Season 2 is about coming out of prison.
Lions in the suburbs and 4 other must-hear podcast getaways Ready to escape the daily commute? Get away to a suburb in Australia with lions on the loose, or a variety show broadcast from a ballroom at the top of the Eiffel Tower. These podcasts will still get you back in time for work — and you’ll feel grateful your job doesn’t involve flesh-eating beetles, haunted letters, or John Hodgman’s teen insecurities. Written by Charley Locke for Wired.
Dig for the meaning in the art If I love a song, or a musician, I go on an obsessive quest to learn everything about them. I dig for the meaning in the art. These podcasts make connections to artists, politics, and the creative process of all art-making. Danielle LaPorte is a member of Oprah’s Super Soul 100, and author of The Fire Starter Sessions, and The Desire Map. Her latest book, White Hot Truth, launched May 15, 2017. You can find her at DanielleLaPorte.com.
Working on work A selection of podcasts that serve as rocket fuel as you launch yourself or your new idea this year.
Podcasts Live! SXSW Mix Tape Get ready to hear your favorite shows live and in person at SXSW by catching up on the latest episodes – all in one place. Follow this playlist to stay up to date on new episodes and shows as they're released. Playlist from PRX & iHeartRadio.
A bedtime playlist (that won’t send you to sleep) I produce SleepTalker, ‘the podcast about sleep, dreams, nightmares and what happens in your head after dark’. In the show, I interview people about the idiosyncrasies of their sleeping patterns (and, well, pretty much anything that can happen after we turn out the lights). There have been some great podcast episodes and radio stories about the science of sleep, but that’s not my focus here (or with my podcast). Instead, I want to look at what it feels like to sleep - as well as the frustrations of trying to - so here’s a collection of audio stories that loo...
Grit and gumption Stories of guts, courage and moxie. Curated by Catherine Burns, Artist Director at The Moth.
We're really not that different This world does not need any more racism, sexism, homophobia, and hate. We need more diversity and inclusion, and this playlist will hopefully help you open your mind and realize we're all people and everyone contributes something positive. Audible Feast is a podcast review and recommendation site established in 2015 with over 70 podcast reviews to date. You can find its unique star rating system with eight well-rounded categories, an index of all reviews, a daily listening log, and more at audiblefeast.com, and a newsletter with bonus content at tinyletter.com/audiblefeast.
If you love "Comedy Bang! Bang!"… Do you love the cavalcade of insanity featured weekly on Scott Aukerman’s Comedy Bang Bang? Well you’re in luck, because many of Scott’s regular players have hilarious podcasts of their own! Check out these great shows from the CBB family.
Expand away from the male-dominated narrative of history This list of history podcasts hosted by women, written by Bello Collective writer Calen Cross, is a good place to start expanding away from the male-dominated narrative of history podcasting. Read more about these podcasts: https://bellocollective.com/history-podcasts-made-by-women-87dc6dbd980b#.8z6klzd3j
Surreal Mundane We think the best podcasts are the ones that exist in the surreal mundane. It's a state that doesn’t shout itself from the mountaintops–it’s just a state of unusual normalcy. This is our list of essential listening for you.
Spirits's Myths and Legends Stories make us human. Whether it's radio drama, nonfiction, education, or drunken banter, these episodes on mythology, folklore, and storytelling will inspire you to tell some of your own.
Radio pieces that tell their own story Even though I host a couple shows, I really try to get out of the way and just help nudge the conversation along. These are some stories that take that to its extreme and eliminate the host altogether. What a relief. My colleagues at 30 for 30 helped me compile this list, which includes some stories I hadn’t heard before either. Thanks to them. Jody is the host of the FiveThirtyEight politics podcast. His next venture is a series of sports-related audio docs under the “30 for 30” umbrella, coming spring 2017. Before ESPN, he was at WNYC’s Brian Lehrer Show, did reporting for the...
They get it done The women who made our world what it is today. A collection from How Stuff Works showcasing ladies in history.
Maeve Higgins's Learn & Laugh Learning and laughing are my two favorite activities and these shows make me do both, sometimes at the same time, which is the dream, right? Comedian Maeve Higgins is the host of Maeve in America, a podcast on changing the conversation around immigration through funny, beautiful and sometimes maddening immigration stories, as told by the people who’ve lived them.
Hand-picked stories on language If you speak a language, then The World in Words is for you. Hosts Patrick Cox and Nina Porzucki explore the stories behind languages and the people who speak them, revealing new perspectives on cultures, traditions, dictionaries, love, and laughter. They handcrafted this playlist of their favorite episodes this year.
