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Post by epeanymous on Apr 15, 2022 0:00:42 GMT
I know I am not the only regular podcast listener here. I had a couple of recents to recommend—I started Scamfluencers, which is basically exactly what it sounds like (Fyre Festival types), and while there are only a few episodes up so far, I really enjoy it. Other relatively recent favorites were Bad Women (about the Jack the Ripper victims); Suspect (about a suburban Seattle murder and trial); and Roanoke Falls (fictional witch story set in Roanoke). I also have been really enjoying getting Ukraine info from the Ezra Klein podcast.
Podcasts you’ve recently discovered or recommend?
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Post by muggins on Apr 15, 2022 0:54:43 GMT
Things Fell Apart by Jon Ronson. Looking at origins of the hugely controversial subjects that we constantly argue about. It’s eye opening and the episodes are about 30 mins each. Highly recommended.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 15, 2022 0:58:59 GMT
“The Murdaugh Murders” podcast by Mandy Matney. It’s all the dirty politics, intrigue, and old plantation mentality that South Carolina has always been famous for… and then some.
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Post by busy on Apr 15, 2022 0:59:25 GMT
I just finished Sent Away about the teen treatment industry in Utah and it was very good. Super disturbing but strong reporting and storytelling.
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 15, 2022 12:40:47 GMT
“The Murdaugh Murders” podcast by Mandy Matney. It’s all the dirty politics, intrigue, and old plantation mentality that South Carolina has always been famous for… and then some. Ha. When that news story broke, I said, that is as South Carolina as it gets! |
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Post by Karene on Apr 15, 2022 12:46:57 GMT
I really enjoyed Bad Women as well.
I enjoy these podcasts by Pushkin Industries:
Cautionary Tales by Tim Harford
The Last Archive by Jill Lepore
Revisionist History by Malcolm Gladwell
Against the Rules by Michael Lewis
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Post by kibblesandbits on Apr 15, 2022 12:52:53 GMT
I just finished Sent Away about the teen treatment industry in Utah and it was very good. Super disturbing but strong reporting and storytelling. Downloaded. Thank you. Have a road trip next week! |
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Post by kibblesandbits on Apr 15, 2022 12:53:37 GMT
“The Murdaugh Murders” podcast by Mandy Matney. It’s all the dirty politics, intrigue, and old plantation mentality that South Carolina has always been famous for… and then some. I could not get into this one - there are a couple different ones, right? I think I started with Mandy's but her voice just drove me nuts. I think I am remembering this right. |
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Post by kibblesandbits on Apr 15, 2022 12:55:50 GMT
I have been listening to "Adoptees On" with Haley Radke - stories of adoptees, their experiences, delving into relational issues surrounding being adopted. Super interesting, but probably only if you are adopted.
Hidden Brain
Reply All
My brother, my brother and me
Where Should We Begin - Esther Perel
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Post by janeliz on Apr 15, 2022 13:20:52 GMT
I’ve been enjoying Strict Scrutiny, which is hosted by three law professors and covers the Supreme Court. You may already be familiar with that one, epeanymous. I got into it a few months back and it’s been very educational.
I also like:
The Deep Dive with June Diane Rapheal and Jessica St. Clair
Stay Tuned with Preet
Murdaugh Murders
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 15, 2022 13:26:44 GMT
“The Murdaugh Murders” podcast by Mandy Matney. It’s all the dirty politics, intrigue, and old plantation mentality that South Carolina has always been famous for… and then some. I could not get into this one - there are a couple different ones, right? I think I started with Mandy's but her voice just drove me nuts. I think I am remembering this right. She does have a very distinctive voice - she speaks very slowly and with a pronounced vocal fry. You get used to it. Her podcast is vastly superior to anyone else covering this story because she was investigating this family long before it got so twisted and made national news. She’s affiliated with FitsNews here in SC and they have a long history of calling politicians and prominent people out on their shenanigans. Mandy’s access to information sources on this is vast. |
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Post by janeliz on Apr 15, 2022 13:34:12 GMT
I could not get into this one - there are a couple different ones, right? I think I started with Mandy's but her voice just drove me nuts. I think I am remembering this right. She does have a very distinctive voice - she speaks very slowly and with a pronounced vocal fry. You get used to it. Her podcast is vastly superior to anyone else covering this story because she was investigating this family long before it got so twisted and made national news. She’s affiliated with FitsNews here in SC and they have a long history of calling politicians and prominent people out on their shenanigans. Mandy’s access to information sources on this is vast. I just listened to the Bowen Turner episode yesterday and it was infuriating. I’m grateful that FitsNews is bringing these kind of stories to light. |
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Post by Elsabelle on Apr 15, 2022 14:24:17 GMT
I recently finished Twin Flames. Highly recommend. It’s wild.
I just started Wild Boys. I’m one episode in. Good so far.
I also recently finished The Shadow Girls. It was a good balance between telling what’s known about the GRK and his victims.
Aftershock and Wooden Overcoats if you like audio dramas.
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Post by Spongemom Scrappants on Apr 15, 2022 14:46:43 GMT
I just listened to the Bowen Turner episode yesterday and it was infuriating. I’m grateful that FitsNews is bringing these kind of stories to light. He’s a prime example of being connected and getting special treatment. |
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Post by edie3 on Apr 15, 2022 15:03:01 GMT
I have really enjoyed Southern Fried True Crime.
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Post by finsup on Apr 15, 2022 15:07:49 GMT
Where Should We Begin - Esther Perel Have you watched Couples Therapy? It’s a Showtime series. You may enjoy it if you’re a fan of the Esther Perel podcast. |
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 15, 2022 16:16:24 GMT
I just finished Sent Away about the teen treatment industry in Utah and it was very good. Super disturbing but strong reporting and storytelling. Oh no. I know some kids who went to those. I will check it out. |
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 15, 2022 16:16:55 GMT
I have really enjoyed Southern Fried True Crime. I love true crime, and southern true crime even more! |
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Post by edie3 on Apr 15, 2022 19:31:13 GMT
I love true crime, and southern true crime even more! And their patron Saint is Dolly Parton! What more could you want? |
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Post by CardBoxer on Apr 15, 2022 19:55:02 GMT
This may be old, but I love The Moth. It’s made doing daily PT exercises bearable. Everyone has a story in them.
Wait Wait Don’t Tell Me.
This American Life.
And Car Talk reruns - Click and Clack the Tappet Brothers. Don’t have to be into cars.
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Post by auntkelly on Apr 15, 2022 20:19:59 GMT
I’m two episodes in and hooked on American Hostage starring Jon Hamm. It’s a dramatization of a true story which took place in 1977. A deranged man kidnaps his banker and threatens to kill him. The kidnapper demands to talk live on air to a local radio show host portrayed by Jon Hamm.
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Post by cecilia on Apr 15, 2022 21:16:06 GMT
Ohio Folklore. It is about different legends around Ohio.
Beyond Bardstown. It is about a series of unsolved murders in Bardstown KY
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Post by Elsabelle on Apr 21, 2022 22:46:12 GMT
BTT to recommend Sympathy Pains. I'm bingeing it today and I'm on episode 4 of 6. It's about Sarah Delashmit who faked illnesses for years.
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Post by epeanymous on Apr 21, 2022 22:51:59 GMT
BTT to recommend Sympathy Pains. I'm bingeing it today and I'm on episode 4 of 6. It's about Sarah Delashmit who faked illnesses for years. I like (dislike? like?) the sound of that. |
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Post by kibblesandbits on Apr 21, 2022 23:19:09 GMT
We binged two seasons of “Chameleon” on our road trip. Really well done. “lost boys” and “Hollywood con queen”. Great reporting and mystery solving.
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Post by edie3 on Apr 22, 2022 2:28:38 GMT
“The Murdaugh Murders” podcast by Mandy Matney. I have been listening to this, and it is so incredible the power and control that family had/has. Couldn't even get a Walmart in the town because of them. It is a little hard getting past her voice. |
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Post by SallyPA on Apr 22, 2022 20:21:53 GMT
I am just about done with “Hooked”, an apple podcast about a Boeing engineer who became addicted to OxyContin and ended up robbing banks in The Seattle area. It’s very well done.
I like Death Sex & Money and CBS Sunday Morning with Jane Paula as ongoing series and NPR’s Up first for a quick daily news recap.
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