Wanted to include a link but the sub doesn’t allow it (probably not a bad idea to prevent self promotion). But Planet Money is always a fun listen for those who don’t know. And I think this punt is kind of hilarious. Good audio quality too!
I love lurking on this forum for recommendations - does anyone know of any other platform similar to Goodreads but for navigating podcasts?
Alright, I’ve been listening to podcasts for years, and I’ve heard probably all the “classics,” (at least, all the ones usually recommended on this sub for people who are just starting out in the world of podcasts 🙃) and recently, it’s been hard to find any new favorites, but I love it when I stumble upon some largely-unknown gem, or I get a great recommendation for one.
I’d love to hear what you’ve found and enjoyed! :)
EDIT: Whoa, I have SO many podcasts to check out now! I’m sorry that I probably can’t respond to everyone individually, but THANK YOU for all of your suggestions! Makes me excited to listen to podcasts again :).
Keep ‘em coming!
I stumbled across this page while searching for the podcast’s top episodes, and I was blown away by how candidly host Jack Rhysider documents his struggles and achievements. As a listener, it’s easy to take all this content for granted, and words like these really put things in perspective.
Between graphs and charts, Rhysider lays out his efforts in 2020 and plans for 2021. I had no idea how hard he works to build his audience, which I imagine must be a massive workload to juggle alongside his episode research. I highly recommend reading through!
A small quote:
I’ve spent 3,000 - 4,000 hours making this podcast so far. If it takes 10,000 hours to obtain mastery I’ve got a ways to go still and can’t wait to see what comes next for me.
Anyone else bummed that “Trump Inc” is ending? After 2+ years of listening to them uncover Trump’s business crimes, I always thought I’d get to hear them announce Trump’s convictions… eventually. It’s like reading a whodunnit novel with the last pages ripped out, except this isn’t whodunnit, it’s true crime.
I find that the insane volume and variety of podcasts available to be insane and scary and overwhelming.
I am not necessarily looking for new podcasts per se, rather I am more looking for the most optimal method of finding outstanding podcast episodes from ANY podcast.
Think a variety album of best of songs from different bands instead of a single album of one band.
Think episodes instead of seasons.
Holla atcha boiiii
I absolutely loved Salt Fat Acid Heat because it focused on techniques rather than recipes, which became part of my cooking process, independently of the actual food I’m cooking. Please throw me anything that does the same
Edit: I was not expecting this many responses! I appreciate all of your suggestions, all that I haven’t read sound interesting af. Looks like I have a ton of fucking reading ahead of me. Cheers!
So yeah my gf lost her job and is a bit down. I’m working pretty much constantly to keep us afloat or I’d research a bit more myself. It’s hard to find work these days what with the way things are. So what can you do? Read basically.
Looking for sci-fi, dystopian, zombie, anything with a feminist bent. An arse kicking female protagonist would be great tho not that important. Stories with themes around autonomy and empowerment can only be helpful in these dark times. A good book can help shift our perceptions of ourselves and anything that will remind my gf of just how amazing she is would be sound af.
But yeah, open to anything really as she consumes books faster than capitalism can grind souls to dust. Thanks in advance for any recommends I may not be able to reply much as I am, unfortunately, at work. Big love.
Want something that makes me feel warm and cozy. Maybe even a bit Wodehouse-esque.
Edit: Thank you everyone for the recommendations! I’ll try to get back to you when I try them.
I’ve just binge-read the Harry Potter series now that I’m 30 years old facepalm and absolutely loved it.
I don’t know why I’ve waited so long, but now I’m looking for the next best thing.
I feel like a lot of times books that are described as “impossible to put down” are not always the best written or the best examples of literature. So I’m looking for some that are both. Great prose is important to me in a book but I also want it to be engaging from start to finish.
Some examples: The vanishing half Normal people An American marriage Little fires everywhere Water for elephants