July 05, 2024

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Here are this week’s podcast recommendations.

SOCIETY & CULTURE

The Documentary Podcast

A window into our world, through in-depth storytelling from the BBC. Investigating, reporting and uncovering true stories from everywhere. Award-winning journalism, unheard voices, amazing culture and global issues. From far-right voters in Europe, to the last Christian of Gaza, to the rise of the Myanmar resistance, to the Three Million mini-series on the Bengal Famine, The Documentary investigates major global stories.

This podcast dives into social media, takes you into the minds of the world’s most creative people and explore personal approaches to spirituality. Every week, the show also brings together people from the around the globe to discuss how news stories are affecting their lives.

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

COMEDY

Your Stupid Opinions

Two comedians, James Pietragallo and Jimmie Whisman, explore the most opinionated part of the internet… the reviews section! Each week, they find the comedy and absurdity in reviews of anything and everything. No matter what — these reviews will be passionate, and probably pretty stupid!

Not sure where to start? Start with any episode.

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SOCIETY & CULTURE

Conversations

Spend an hour in someone else’s life. Conversations draws you deeper into the life story of someone you may have heard about, but never met.

Not sure where to start? Start with this episode: The beauty of the brain.

SOCIETY & CULTURE

All About Change

How do we build an inclusive world? Hear intimate and in-depth conversations with change makers on disability rights, youth mental health advocacy, prison reform, grassroots activism, and more. First-hand stories about activism, change, and courage from people who are changing the world: from how a teen mom became the Planned Parenthood CEO, to NBA player Kevin Love on mental health in professional sports to Beetlejuice actress Gene Davis on Hollywood’s role in women’s rights.

All About Change is hosted by Jay Ruderman, whose life’s work is seeking social justice and inclusion for people with disabilities worldwide. Join Jay as he interviews iconic guests who have gone through adversity and harnessed their experiences to the better world. This show ultimately offers the message of hope that we need to keep going.

Not sure where to start? Start with this episode: Lek Chalet - Rescuing Asian Elephants

EDUCATION

Open to Debate

America is more divided than ever - but it doesn’t have to be. Open to Debate offers an antidote to the chaos. This podcast brings multiple perspectives together for real, nonpartisan debates. Debates that are structured, respectful, clever, provocative, and driven by the facts. Open to Debate is on a mission to restore balance to the public square through expert moderation, good-faith arguments, and reasoned analysis.

Not sure where to start? Start with this episode: Is Free Speech Threatened on Campus?

industry news

🤖 7 AI video repurposing tools are examined and tested in this article.
🏖️ How to successfully take a break from your podcast.
Why podcasters need to care more about hooking in non-listeners.
Buzzsprout is celebrating 15 years of being in business.
🎙️ Pocket Casts has released version 2.0 of their desktop app for Windows and Mac.
🏆 Winners of the German Podcast Awards have been announced.
And speaking of awards… the Asian Podcast Awards are now open for nominations.
💰 Libsyn have released the stats on the latest podcast advertising rates.
📉 The number of total active podcasts (a new episode in the last 30 days), according to this report, is down to 332,241.
Spotify says that it's now hosting over 250,000 video podcasts, up from 100,000 in 2023.
🍎 Apple Podcasts recently turned 19. Check out this blast from the past from Apple’s website.