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items Here are my favorite podcasts! There's quite a roster because I am always listening to something in my headphones when working in my office, because it helps me concentrate. You'll notice that like my book recommendations, a lot of them are nonfictio...
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History
Science
True Crime
Ear Bleach
Food
Paranormal
History
I have an insatiable need to learn everything about everything, and these help treat that chronic condition.
If you, like me, are fascinated with the worst people, give this one a listen!
Behind the Bastards | iHeart
This podcast focuses on the activists and organizers during specific periods of history, and tracks the history of social movements. I love the host!
Cool People Who Did Cool Stuff | iHeart
I love the way that the hosts interact with each other, and their content is top notch.
Historias Unknown
The host Sarah looks at relatively contemporary media sensations that were twisted from their original story, and discusses why.
You're Wrong About
This one focuses on the current genocide in Palestine and deconstructing Zionist propaganda
Bad Hasbara - The World's Most Moral Podcast
Science
See previous note, lol. I like listening to people who are EXCITED to talk about the subject, it's so much more engaging!
Excited scientists talking to each other? Yes please! Such a huge range of topics, you'll be able to find something that you're interested in I pinky swear.
Ologies Episodes — alie ward
A medical history podcast that's quite funny
Sawbones: A Marital Tour of Misguided Medicine | Maximum Fun
I like trying to guess how many citations are in each episode before they announce it at the end of each one, #DorkAlert
Science Vs | Gimlet
True Crime
Alright I know, I'm a white woman in my mid thirties and therefore obligated to enjoy true crime. BUT, I think it's important to get ethical content in whatever form of media that you prefer. So I tend to go for interview formats with a person discus...
Alright I know it's weird to say that this is soothing (it's not) but the host's voice really helps me concentrate, and the episodes are extremely long. The host narrates stories submitted by listeners through a Reddit thread.
The Lets Read Podcast
I really appreciate that Ashley Flowers has started a nonprofit dedicated to funding DNA testing for cases that need it. She definitely falls into my ‘ethical true crime’ category!
Crime Junkie Podcast
An interview format with survivors from a variety of high control groups. There's a YouTube channel, but I usually listen with headphones!
Cults to Consciousness
Laci is a national treasure and absolutely hysterical
Scam Goddess - Earwolf
Ear Bleach
The things I listen to when I need more hope for the world
Their most recent episode about food is fantastic!
All My Relations | HOME
This is a very gentle listen about cereal. I know how that sounds, but I listen to it every night to fall asleep and when traffic is very stressful. There are even wave sounds in the background, I love it so much.
The Empty Bowl - The McElroy Family
Food
Food and books and books about food…basically describes my life.
I appreciate that the hosts aren't gatekeeping all of this publishing industry knowledge, it's fascinating and I always learn something!
Everything Cookbooks
I aspire to be a guest on this podcast. I'm trying to manifest it by saying that. Cross your toes for me!
A Hot Dog Is a Sandwich
Feminism and food, what's better?
Radio Cherry Bombe
Hosts look into and debunk the health claims that we see splashed over the headlines and contribute to toxic diet culture. An excellent listen!
Maintenance Phase
Paranormal
Camp Monsters is all about regional cryptids! A cryptid is a creature that hasn't been confirmed yet-like the Loch Ness Monster, Bigfoot, Chupacabra, etc. The sound is very atmospheric in these episodes!
Camp Monsters Archives - Uncommon Path – An REI Co-op Publication
Rainn Wilson continues his genius by playing a video rental store owner that rents out scary stories told by the people who experienced them!
HOME
Sapphire has an excellent narration voice and gets the spookiest stories sent into her show!
Sapphire Sandalo