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Welcome to the 218th edition of Find That Pod. Welcome new subscribers!

Well, it looks like we’ve got ourselves an old-fashioned billionaire cage-fight - micro-blogging battle.

In one corner we’ve got Elon who has done literally everything he can to flush his 44 billion dollar investment (Twitter) down the toilet, and in the other corner we’ve got Zuckerberg, whose litany of bad behaviour is a mile long. Of-course I’m talking about this week’s release of Meta‘s (Facebook’s) release of Threads - it’s Twitter competitor.

And right now, it seems like a pretty nice space. It’s in many ways what twitter was before Elon took over and it’s not yet riddled with ads, crypt0 bros, and fascists. So if you’ve made the journey over to Threads, make sure to follow Find That Pod over there.

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Here are this week's podcast recommendations:

TRUE CRIME

Bad Seeds

The biggest black market you’ve never heard of is blooming right under your nose.

Whether it’s a 4,000-pound cactus shoveled from the Arizona desert or delicate orchids pinched from the tangled jungle of Peru, rare plants are at the center of a rapidly growing and lucrative world of crime.

Hosted by plant expert Summer Rayne Oakes, Bad Seeds plunges straight into it, featuring the buyers, the sellers, the obsessives, and those who came face-to-face with the criminals behind an underworld few know exist.

Website | Listen on Pod.link | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast 

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

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CASTRO

When you’re a heavy podcast listener subscribed to tons of shows, tracking and picking the episodes you want to listen to starts to become a hassle. Castro makes it easy for you to prioritize and manage your podcasts subscriptions, and enjoy the best episodes of all your favorite shows.

With Castro, subscribing isn’t a commitment to listen to every episode. Add only the episodes you want into the Queue, and drag and drop to re-order whenever you like. No need to swipe around the app to find out what’s up next. 

If you want to take your experience to the next level, you can also subscribe to Castro Plus (7-days free trial), which allows you to upload any audio from the web, customize per-podcast settings, and access other pro features.

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BUSINESS

Spellcaster - The Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

When nerdy gamer Sam Bankman-Fried rocketed to fame as the world’s richest 29-year-old, he pledged to donate his billions to good causes. But when Sam’s crypto exchange FTX collapsed, billions of dollars went missing, and Sam was in handcuffs, those who knew him were left wondering — who was Sam really? A well-meaning billionaire who made a mistake? Or a calculated con man?

Website | Listen on Pod.link | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast

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

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DOCUMENTARY

Digital Folklore

Digital Folklore is an immersive audio adventure that takes place inside a fictional universe, but explores the real-world truths behind various expressions of internet culture and how each holds up a mirror to the society from which they emerge.

This podcast is great for audio fiction fans who really really want to enjoy interview-based shows, or for listeners who love expert interviews and insights but long for something unique and unexpected. Join Perry Carpenter and Mason Amadeus as they explore the wild and wonderful world of online folklore, encountering a wide range of characters—both real and fictional—who provide a wealth of folkloric insight while simultaneously creating new lore.

Website | Listen on Pod.link | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast

Not sure where to start? Start with any episode.

INVESTING

The Humans vs Retirement Podcast

When it comes to retirement, many waste precious time by letting their emotions and behaviours overtake their dreams and desires. Humans are not wired for a modern retirement and are in a battle to ensure their life after work gives them freedom & joy.

Each episode of Humans vs Retirement contains expert opinions and real retirement stories that look at the emotional, behavioural and financial challenges of life after work, which will give you tools and tips to live a happy, healthy and wealthy retirement.

Website | Listen on Pod.link | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast

Not sure where to start? Start with this episode: How to fund your contentment in retirement.

POLITICS

Volts

Volts is a podcast about leaving fossil fuels behind. This podcast is all about talking to politicians, analysts, innovators, and activists about the latest progress in the world's most important fight.

Website | Listen on Pod.link | Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts | Overcast

Not sure where to start? Start with this episode: California’s Coming Transit Apocalypse

industry news

• The number of new podcasts being launched is apparently in a continued decline.

• A study done by Acast to say that the majority of podcast listeners are ok with podcasters using AI to enhance the sound quality of their podcasts.

• Buzzsprout have released their June platform stats. Apple podcasts continues to lead.

• Who is the core audience for podcasts? According to Edison Research, men 25-34.

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