It's Nice to Hear You

A story about human connection told through a voice-forward matchmaking experiment. The twist: no names, no direct contact, no pictures. Over 30 days, matched pairs exchange one voice memo a day with each other. This genre-bending series has the intimacy of a personal memoir, suspense from a reality TV dating show, and insights from an interview show.

Yes, some pairs do end up in a relationship afterwards. Eavesdrop into their private conversations and hear how these strangers fall into like, reciprocate vulnerability, and develop intimacy. I truly love unique audio-listening experiences in the podcast spaces like this one. 
 

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Not sure where to start? Start with the first episode. 

Infinite Loops

Becoming a more nuanced thinker is never a bad thing. And that's why I'm including this podcast this week. In an era of uncertainty, the ability to think dynamically and avoid getting trapped in infinite loops of thought is more important than ever.

Whether discussing ancient Chinese philosophy, the history of finance, or cutting-edge advances in artificial intelligence, host Jim O'Shaughnessy’s passion, experience, and eclectic range of interests, combined with extensive research into each podcast guest, always results in surprising conversations which substantively engage each listener.
 

The Psych Effect

In The Psych Effect, Drs. Stephane Degraff & Dmitry Byk trade their white coats for t-shirts, shorts, and sneakers to unpack societal issues and human behaviour through the phenomenon of sports.

Commenting on everyday news with the intention of shedding light on the human behaviour in professional athletes, public figures, and newsmakers, they attempt to demystify the stigma attached to mental health. The struggle these public figures go through is put into context while maintaining an open discussion on the nexus between the human psyche and the demands of the ever-so-enormous sports industry and its impact on today’s society.

Extraordinary Stories of Britain

A history podcast packed with fun and informative tales. Visiting little-known corners of British history, shedding new light on familiar faces, and uncovering unusual - and sometimes bizarre - facts along the way, this is the podcast for anglophiles, history buffs, and anyone interested in finding out more about the UK. From killer queens to crime and punishment, from medieval medicine to celebrity cats, from secret sewers to pickled philosophers, no historic stone remains unturned.

I Finally Watched

So many movies, so little time! Two cinephile friends, David and Alain, watch movies that at least one of them has never seen before and discuss whether it was worth the wait, if the movie holds up, and whether they would watch it again.