Podcasts, am I right? Where would the waking day be without them?
I’m lucky enough to have a decent bus ride to work these days and that allows me some lovely listening time.
It’s been a little while since I did one of these run downs and when I wrote this I was still a newb to the podcast world. Now it’s my favourite medium and I’m one half of a podcasting duo (whodda thunkit?).
So a year on this is what I’m listening to:
Hello Friend
I mentioned Hello Friend not long ago while talking about a book I’ve been digging (and shamefully am still reading). Hello Friend’s host and creator, Bethany Rutter had on Alice, a bookseller whose book recommendations have so far not let me down.
I follow both Bethany and Alice on Twitter because I have good taste in interesting women, what can I say? And Hello Friend is unmissable because Bethany has interesting friends too, and each episode takes time out to have a leisurely chat with one of them about how they met and whatever topics they fancy. I love the simple idea, the conversations (which can go deep and are often close to my own heart) – and Bethany’s voice.
Definitely in the top three of my faves for listening to on the bus.
S-Town
This is a truly bizarre and unique story from the makers of Serial, the first podcast I ever listened to. The less you know about it going in the better I think.
Let’s just say, should you choose to have a listen you’ll quickly be sucked into the world of one very intriguing real-life character and one you just couldn’t make up. There’s nowt so queer as folk as they say, and they’d be right.
Made of Human Podcast
Sofie Hagen is a Danish comedian and another cool feminist woman I follow on Twitter (and everywhere possible).
Made of Human is about talking to, again, fun and wise people – and getting their take on life and specifically how to be human. It’s extremely satisfying and helpful to know that you’re not alone when you’ve left the house with your maxi dress back to front and you’re not doing human particularly well yourself.
I highly recommend Sofie’s comedy as well, though I haven’t yet got to see her live. I will change this soon.
Radio Gorepress
Introduced to me by own podcast partner, I really like this because it’s just horror geeks talking about films I’ve watched/would watch with very normal reactions. They could be me and James and that’s comforting somehow.
So far my favourite episodes have been about Lords of Salem and Green Room.
Special Mentions
Shout out to Sword & Scale which still never fails to make my skin crawl and my stomach turn. Honestly, it’s very good about trigger warnings but some of it is haunting. A definite one for murder fans.
My boo Becky recently mentioned a new podcast she’s been listening to called My Favourite Murder so this is now on my playlist. Basically two girls talk about their favourite murders. Becks says it reminds her of me and I think that says a lot…
I listened to S-town quite recently after having experienced Serial, much as you refer to here, and found it completely compelling. I loved that it didn’t draw any conclusions or seek resolutions, rather it offered us a picture of an unusual kind of man, the strange place he lived and the ways in which he was both conflicting and amazing. I didn’t expect to enjoy it so much, but it was excellent. I’ll be looking up a few of your suggestions here. Thanks.
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Aw thank you! Like you I wasn’t expecting what we got nor did I think I would end up as invested in the story but I was very wrong. It was done with real humour but at times I felt overwhelmed by a profound sadness that he never did escape the life he seemed conflicted with. Glad to discuss it with you and I hope you find some other gems. I’m open to recommendations too! x
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I am binging on Throwing Shade, Guilty Feminist and How Did This Get Made.
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I love both The Guilty Feminist and How Did This Get Made, that was one of my first too! Will check out Throwing Shade, thanks dove x
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I’m FINALLY getting caught up on podcasts now that I have a new phone with more storage. Been listening to you a lot lately (❤️) but I’m totally gonna check out these others too!!
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Aw yey! Thanks for the listens. I love podcasting more than anything I think, that and blogging are my true loves. I hope you enjoy some of these! Big love ♥️
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You guys are fun to listen to. I think I fancy James a bit even though I’ve never met him. He seems smart and funny and nice.
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He is all those things! Thank you, bunny 🐰
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