A few months ago, I began to notice what I thought was a patch of freckles get darker and darker. I thought, oh, they are really growing closer together. How strange, how annoying, that I now have to buy a real concealer. Upon closer inspection, what I was dealing with was what is commonly known …
Have you ever looked at a company or product and thought, “How did they come up with that idea?” Or are you just interested in how entrepreneurs get started? If so, then the How I Built This podcast is for you. The host, Guy Raz, interviews people who started companies. Many are household names, from …
Podcasts are the new black. Well, that is how it seemed in the fall of 2014, when Serial burst onto the scene and introduced many people who had never listened to the medium. As a self-proclaimed podcast connoisseur, I was delighted! Finally, I was not the outlier among my friends in podcast enjoyment! What is …
I never listened to podcasts…until Serial. Ugh, so good! As it did for many people, Serial introduced me to the world of podcasts and I have never looked back. That being said, there are a LOT of podcasts and it can be a bit overwhelming. Where to start? First, read fellow contributor Ann’s article on …
You might remember Mike Rowe from the TV show Dirty Jobs, where he worked jobs along people that weren’t afraid to get dirty in their line of work. What you might not know is that Mike is a talented writer and story teller and he uses these talents in his new podcast called The Way …
There are 20,000 podcasts, according to Google, and new ones every day. And let’s be real, there are a lot of mediocre to bad podcasts in the world. Starting a new podcast usually takes a ramping up period as the show finds its feet and voice. But sometimes a new podcast springs out of the gate, …
Podcasts and radio shows explore the way other people experience life. As you wash your dishes or walk the dog, you understand their beliefs, concerns, and day-to-day life. You stretch your worldview to include more people and more experiences, which can make you more empathetic. The influx of strangers in your daily routine lets you …
One of my favorite podcasts to recommend to friends is Judge John Hodgman, on the Maximum Fun network. You may know John Hodgman as a stand up comedian or as “The PC Guy” from the Apple commercials a few years ago. He is also an author, Daily Show Correspondent, and all around clever fella. Weekly, …
This American Life is the granddaddy of podcasts. It is known, it is loved, and with 20 years experience, it has a backlog of 500+ episodes for you to choose from. This American Life was my first introduction to podcasts/radio shows. I remember it well. I was riding around town with a friend on a …
Death, Sex and Money is my favorite new podcast. Out of the gate, this podcast’s title tells you they will cover topics we are supposed to avoid! But rather than be gaudy or outrageous, this podcast, hosted by Anna Sale, looks thoughtfully at the most sensitive subject matters that make up our lives, and how …