Amethyst Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I know there was a podcast recommendation thread not too long ago, but I think I’m looking for something different than that poster. I’m looking for recommendations for ME, not to listen with the family. During the pandemic, I walked for hours and listened to podcasts that I wouldn’t have thought I would like but surprisingly did. Work Life with Adam Grant (I was laid off and pining for work) Happiness Lab (cuz pandemic sadness) Nice White Parents But now I can’t seem to find a good podcast series that grabs me. I don’t want true crime. I tried Brene Brown and that didn’t do it for me. Sure there’s This American Life but I’m looking for something new. Not newsy like The Daily - I do listen to lots of news elsewhere. Any suggestions? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I really like Annie and Eddie Keep Talking and That Sounds Fun. lighthearted, clean, funny. Presidential is good; basically an episode about every president. Even the more obscure ones. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 The literary life podcast is the main one I get to. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Nutrition Facts. My Favorite Murder. Fall Line. Stuff You Missed in History Class. How to Money. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa Louise Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 This Jungian Life Blocked and Reported 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lauraw4321 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Yikes, didn’t notice the not true crime. Ignore MFM and Fall Line. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I like Guy Raz- How I built this. I am using it in Business class with my kids and just enjoy the stories. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aaplank Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 These are my favorites: The Next Right Thing Every Little Thing NPR's Life Kit Modern Mrs. Darcy and or What Should I Read Next? The Moth 10 Things to Tell You 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thanks. These are some good suggestions - lots that I’ve not seen on other lists! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 12 hours ago, lauraw4321 said: Stuff You Missed in History Class. Along these lines, I assume, I have also enjoyed Civics 101. Nice and short but informative. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VickiMNE Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 A favorite here is 99% Invisible which delves into the design of things all around us--started out (years ago) highlighting architecture but now goes far, far beyond: real money, movie money, acoustics, why car seats can slide forward and back, credit card beginnings, and so much more.... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alicia64 Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Wow, so many awesome podcasts -- thank you everybody. I'm a podcast nut. I really like the Tim Ferris show. He only interviews people who've had incredible success and tries to deconstruct what made them so successful. There are a billion shows but my favorites: Hugh Jackman Jerry Seinfeld Steven Pressfield Katie Haun -- my favorite of all time, she is so interesting!! Every show is different so I hope you won't judge him by just one show. Also he does "long form" so they're 1.5 hours to two hours long. I don't usually listen all at once. I love the Life coach podcast by Brooke Castillo -- you don't have to be a lifecoach to love this podcast. BUT she's great until about show 306 and then her podcasts get kind of boring and market(y). But 1 through 306: awesome. I have a great relationship w/ my sister today because of her podcast. Also, a really short podcast, but good: The Daily Creative by Tod Henry. They're three to five minutes long. Topics are like: Share Your Point of View Without Being Unkind How to Know When to Pivot or Quit Becoming Rejection Proof Turning Information into Wisdom Thanks for writing such a great thread! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
catz Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 My go to podcast during covid has been ... http://thehistorychicks.com/ Each episode is about a woman in history (or sometimes if they have enough material, there may be 2 episodes). It's 2 middle aged moms chatting. I've walked hundreds of miles catching up on these episodes. It's a huge variety of women - from Cleopatra to Sojourner Truth to Shirley Temple to Jane Austen. Taking notes for later! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 I also really enjoyed Nice White Parents and recommended it to pretty much everyone I know. My current favorites (some of which may skew too much to the "news" side for your tastes): Marketplace Make Me Smart Planet Money Pop Culture Happy Hour You're Wrong About Maintenance Phase You Must Remember This Rough Translation Bag Man The Uncertain Hour The Last Archive American Scandal (I walk a lot, too.) 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 In Our Time https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qykl/episodes/downloads Fortunately https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04x5pd7/episodes/downloads 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenny in Florida Posted March 3, 2021 Share Posted March 3, 2021 1 hour ago, Laura Corin said: In Our Time https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006qykl/episodes/downloads Fortunately https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p04x5pd7/episodes/downloads Can't believe I forgot that one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted March 6, 2021 Author Share Posted March 6, 2021 Hey! I just wanted to followup and say thanks for all these suggestions. Obviously, I haven’t listened to all of them yet, but I did just finish the 8-part series Bag Man and it was great! So thanks for the recommendation and I want to suggest it for anyone. Great little slice of history that I was only vaguely aware of. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaVT Posted March 6, 2021 Share Posted March 6, 2021 31 minutes ago, Amethyst said: Hey! I just wanted to followup and say thanks for all these suggestions. Obviously, I haven’t listened to all of them yet, but I did just finish the 8-part series Bag Man and it was great! So thanks for the recommendation and I want to suggest it for anyone. Great little slice of history that I was only vaguely aware of. I loved Bag Man! I'm adding to my to be listened to list from this thread too, so thank you for starting it! American History Tellers is a neat one I started recently Stuff You Should Know is my current favorite - they touch on so many topics! Just in the past few days: Mermaids: Not a real thing, Why is the Equal Rights Amendment still not ratified? What will Farming 4.0 look like?, How Hurricanes Work, Why are so many disembodied feet washing ashore in British Columbia? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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