Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Feb 14): Top Community Recommendations
Here’s this week’s roundup of top podcasts and playlist recommendations from the Podyssey community. From a Valentine’s Day playlist to a new Spotify series that probes the dark side of the male exotic dancers of Chippendales, there’s lots to discover this week!
We’re also excited to spotlight our podcast sponsor, Future Hindsight, a weekly civic engagement podcast featuring in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers.
sofborneLast Updated: Feb 13th, 2021
How Santa Fe’s iconic Pueblo Revival architecture is pricing locals out of their own city.
loopaleep recommended:Feb 3rd, 2021
A different kind of story about gentrification.
429- Stuccoed in Time
by 99% Invisible
Legendary comedy filmmaker Judd Apatow on his career, marriage, and discovering Seth Rogen.
Female ice-skating protégé Judd Apatow flies-in to this week's podisode. Wait, hang on. Ok, we're learning now that he’s actually a director. And he also writes and produces and is a father and a husb...Show More
Wait, humans have more than just five senses?
You're familiar with touch, taste, smell, sight, and hearing. But your body actually has more than five senses.
Explore the concept of human flourishing and new innovations being launched that positively impact humankind.
Sponsored episode by Stories of Impact podcast
Investing in Human Flourishing with Dr. Andrew Serazin
Stories of Impact
34:39 | Jan 26th, 2021
1 recommendation
Templeton World Charity Foundation President, Dr. Andrew Serazin, is back for another conversation with podcast host Richard Sergay. Dr. Serazin talks about human flourishing — what it is, and how TWC...Show More
From corruption to murder, a new Spotify series probes the dark side of the male exotic dancers of Chippendales.
olivier recommended:Feb 11th, 2021
I am so excited that this series is finally ready! Full episodes are on Spotify. I highly recommend.
Episode 1 Sneak Peek: A Disneyland For Adults
by Welcome to Your Fantasy
Get into the Valentine’s Day spirit with this playlist on love, sex, and relationships.
Looking to start your day with a moment of mindfulness? Try this quick meditation for self-love.
Sponsored episode by Morning Meditation for Women podcast
Good morning, Beautiful. This week’s meditations revolve around the theme of Self-Love. So breathe in deep this morning as you begin your journey of self-love with your connection to your divinity; ...Show More
Reflecting on Jeff Bezos’ career and legacy as he steps down as Amazon’s CEO.
lesly recommended:Feb 11th, 2021
Amazon lost money consistently for the first 10 years of business yet still was able to convince investors that e-commerce was the future. Also Biden pushes to raise minimum wage to $15 for some states. Good move or bad move right now? 🤔
Bezos Steps Down as Amazon’s CEO and Raising the Minimum Wage
by After Hours
The story of Florida’s Clearwater Monster is surprisingly sweet.
domesticfoul recommended:Feb 8th, 2021
This dad is the best
Episode 152: The Clearwater Monster
by Criminal
Could new key evidence help solve the case of the Long Island Serial Killer?
sofborne recommended:Feb 11th, 2021
If this person's allegations about the chief of police are true, this could be huge for this unsolved case. I really don't know whether to believe him about the snuff film or not, but I'm interested to listen to the rest of this series.
S1 Ep. 1: David and Goliath
by Unraveled
Why you really shouldn’t post a photo of your flight boarding pass on social media.
mm recommended:Feb 8th, 2021
Guy tries to hack ex Australian prime minister, Tony Abbott's boarding pass for funs. And how can he not get charged for it...? Gripping adventure!
84: Jet-setters
by Darknet Diaries
The fascinating story of the Public Universal Friend, a genderless prophet who inspired others to reject society’s expectations.
rmmiller364 recommended:Feb 4th, 2021
Absolutely fascinating!! In the 18th century, a woman named Jemima Wilkinson got sick and fell into a coma-like state; upon waking, he declared that Jemima had died and the body had been inhabited by a genderless spirit named the Public Universal Friend (the PUF!!) Not only is the story of the PUF a...Show More
Public Universal Friend
by Throughline
A woman was tormented with threatening calls, arson, and disturbing physical attacks for years … who was stalking her?
During the 1980s, Canadian nurse Cindy James was tormented by an unknown assailant at her home in Vancouver, British Columbia. She was subject to threatening phone calls, break-ins, arson attacks and ...Show More
Celebrating Galentine’s Day? Find out how to grow stronger friendships as an adult.
aliceko recommended:Jan 3rd, 2021
Another good podcast on friendship based on research. Listen in to learn what's really needed to sustain friendships. Don't just focus on romance where there is SO much value in friendships to combat loneliness. Based on research, people who assume friendship takes effort are actually less likely to...Show More
Session 118: Making Friends As An Adult
by Therapy for Black Girls
Check out our playlist on the best new and notable podcasts to listen to this February!
✨ Podcast Partner Spotlight: Future Hindsight (Sponsored)
Future Hindsight is a weekly civic engagement podcast featuring in-depth conversations with citizen changemakers. We know American democracy is a living, breathing mechanism which must be protected. Listen to our new season on systemic racism wherever you get your podcasts.
👉 Featured Episode: The Color of Law author on state-sponsored segregation, its continuing impact on disparities in wealth and income, and a new movement to redress racial segregation.
Government Created Segregation The US government codified overt segregation in housing policy at the beginning of the 20th century. The New Deal created the Federal Housing Administration, which requi...Show More