Podcast Episodes You Might Enjoy
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The Dollop #12
The Rube
If you listened to yesterday’s The Moth recommendation, a funny light-hearted episode is needed. Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss legendary baseball player Rube Waddell.
The Moth
The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
by Anthony Griffith
The Moth is a podcast where a person gets a mic and tells a story. Often gripping and emotional, this episode tops the list. This episode of The Moth is delivered by Anthony Griffith and the pain experienced by a parent and comedian who’s child is diagnosed with cancer. A recommendation for those who choose to listen to this, avoid public areas as it is a very emotional episode.
The episode is available here: The Best of Times, The Worst of Times
A post episode interview with Anthony Griffith is available here.
Radio Lab
CRISPR (UPDATE)
“It's been almost two years since we learned about CRISPR, a ninja-assassin-meets-DNA-editing-tool that has been billed as one of the most powerful, and potentially controversial, technologies ever discovered by scientists. In this episode, we catch up on what's been happening (it's a lot), and learn about CRISPR's potential to not only change human evolution, but every organism on the entire planet.
Out drinking with a few biologists, Jad finds out about something called CRISPR. No, it’s not a robot or the latest dating app, it’s a method for genetic manipulation that is rewriting the way we change DNA. Scientists say they’ll someday be able to use CRISPR to fight cancer and maybe even bring animals back from the dead. Or, pretty much do whatever you want. Jad and Robert delve into how CRISPR does what it does, and consider whether we should be worried about a future full of flying pigs, or the simple fact that scientists have now used CRISPR to tweak the genes of human embryos.”
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/update-crispr
Last Day
Trauma
Dr. Gabor Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert who can (and will) deconstruct your happy childhood in a matter of minutes. At least, that’s what he did to our host, Stephanie. We start this episode with the question, “Why?” Why would someone get addicted to opioids? In this riveting interview, Dr. Maté expands our definition of trauma, breaks down how childhood trauma leaves wounds and how addictions of every kind are an attempt to soothe those wounds, and explains that healing is possible.
Please note, Last Day contains strong language, mature themes, and may not be appropriate for all listeners. Radio Lab
The Living Room
“We're thrilled to present a piece from one of our favorite podcasts, Love + Radio (Nick van der Kolk and Brendan Baker).
Producer Briana Breen brings us the story: Diane’s new neighbors across the way never shut their curtains, and that was the beginning of an intimate, but very one-sided relationship.”
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/living-room
Wind of Change
My Friend Michael
The Scorpions’ song “Wind of Change” became the soundtrack to the end of the Cold War. But decades later, New Yorker investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe heard a rumor from a trusted source: the Scorpions didn’t write the song. The CIA did.This is episode one of a very compelling series.
The Joe Rogan Experience #1419
Daryl Davis
Daryl Davis is an R&B and blues musician, activist, author, actor and bandleader. He is most well known for his work concerning the Ku Klux Klan. His efforts to fight racism, in which as an African-American he engaged with members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK), convinced Klansmen to leave and denounce the KKK. He also is the author of "Klan-destine Relationships: A Black Man's Odyssey in the Ku Klux Klan".The Dollop #15
Ten Cent Beer Night
Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds discuss the Cleveland Indians famous 10 Cent Beer Night in 1974.
Radio Lab
Cut and Run
“Legions of athletes, sports gurus, and scientists have tried to figure out why Kenyans dominate long-distance running. In this short, we stumble across a surprising, and sort of terrifying, explanation.”
https://www.wnycstudios.org/podcasts/radiolab/articles/runners
99% Invisible
The Sound of the Artificial World
Without all the beeps and chimes, without sonic feedback, all of your modern conveniences would be very hard to use. If a device and its sounds are designed correctly, it creates a special “theater of the mind” that users completely buy into. Electronic things are made to feel mechanical. It’s the feeling of movement, texture and articulation where none exists. We talk with Sound Designer Jim McKee of Earwax Productions about the art of designing organic sounds for inorganic things.
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/episode-15-the-sound-of-the-artificial-world/
American Glutton
Tom Kier, Tactical Training Expert
“One of Ethan's favorite roles was playing D in the Hulu series, Chance. The character D was based on Tom Kier. Tom has been a combatives instructor for the past 30 years and he is considered a subject matter expert by USSOCOM (The Unites States Special Operations Command). He also holds a master instructor/Tuhon rank in Sayoc Kali. Sayoc is a Filipino martial arts system developed by Pamana Tuhon Chris Sayoc. Mindset is an integral part of Sayoc, and Ethan thought it would be a good idea to get Tom on the podcast to share some of those principles, and how they can assist in achieving your goals.”
Ethan Suplee is an actor with a long list of credits. He is best known for his role in My Name is Earl. Over the years he has experienced extreme weight loss and body transformation success. His podcast American Glutton is great for anyone interested in weight loss or general health and maintenance.
The Joe Rogan Experience #1644
Ethan Suplee
For those who enjoy Ethan, he finally sat down with Joe Rogan, so those who enjoy long format conversation will get their share. There is a little overlap but all great content. Ethan covers his health history, weightloss transformation, and physical and psychological effects pre and post weight loss.
This American Life #129
Cars
“We spend a month at a Jeep dealership on Long Island as they try to make their monthly sales goal: 129 cars. If they make it, they'll get a huge bonus from the manufacturer, possibly as high as $85,000 — enough to put them in the black for the month. If they don't make it, it'll be the second month in a row. So they pull out all the stops.”
Radio Rental #04
Episode 04
If You Don’t Slow Down
A man turns out to be a character... in someone else’s nightmare.
Laura of the Woods
A young boy makes a new friend in the woods… but is she who she claims to be?
Reply All #104
The Case of the Phantom Caller
A woman in New Jersey is getting strange phone calls to her office from unknown numbers. Every time she picks up, she finds herself eavesdropping on the life of a different stranger. Unsure what else to do, she calls in Super Tech Support.
99% Invisible #181
The Milk Carton Kids
“On a Sunday morning in 1982, in Des Moines, Iowa, Johnny Gosch left his house to begin his usual paper route. A short time later, his parents were awakened by a phone call–it was a neighbor—their paper hadn’t come. When the Gosches went looking for Johnny they found only his red wagon full of newspapers, abandoned on the sidewalk.
Johnny Gosch was 13 when he disappeared. He had blue eyes and dirty blond hair with a small gap between his front teeth. And his would be the first face of a missing child ever printed on a milk carton.”
Race to 270
306 and 230
This is the premiere episode of Race to 270. The podcast features Dax Shephard and two friends who are racing to 270lbs. Perfect 10 Charlie has to gain 40lbs before Aaron Weakley can lose 36lbs. If you enjoy this episode, the series becomes a fun window into a group of competing friends.
"In this episode, we meet the contestants: Perfect 10 Charlie (230lbs) and Best Friend Aaron Weakley (306lbs). The colorful history of their physiques, rules of engagement and week 1 results will be revealed!"Hardcore History
Wrath of the Khans
Rarely will I list an episode you have to purchase. Wrath of the Khans is an exception and well worth the $1.99. A preview is included below, but to save yourself some time, just go buy it.
Get it here:
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The Border Hacker
“A computer hacker tries to make his way home through two countries, a dense jungle and a seemingly endless string of technical challenges.”
The Dollop #207 (Live Episode)
The Animal Horror of Macquarie Island
The Dollop is a podcast hosted since April 2014 by American comedians Dave Anthony and Gareth Reynolds. Each episode centers around an event or person from history selected for its humorousness or peculiarity. Typical episodes feature subjects from American history described by Anthony and commented on by Anthony and Reynolds. (Some Explicit Language)Live from Melbourne, Australia, Comedians Dave Anthony, Gareth Reynolds, and Wil Anderson take a look at the horrific treatment of animals on Macquarie Island.
https://allthingscomedy.com/podcasts/207---the-animal-horror-of-macquarie-island