Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (August 1st)
This week’s recommendations feature the secrets of how to learn anything, the psychology of “twisties” and the origins of the Waffle House Index for storms.
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Best Episodes of the Week
1. The secret to learning anything as an adult.
Tom Vanderbilt didn’t know how to play chess. That fact had never bothered him – until his four-year-old daughter decided she wanted to have a go. Within a couple of months, they’d recruited a teach...Show More
2. Twisties? Yips? Stage fright? The reasons why we can buckle under pressure and what we can do about it.
The pressure. The expectations. The anxiety. If there's one thing that connects the athletes gathering for the Olympic games with the rest of us, it's the stress that can come from performing in front...Show More
3. The origins of the Waffle House Index and how it became the unofficial storm forecaster.
When it comes to assessing storm damage, keeping an eye on cheap breakfast food may be the best way to do things.
4. Could this be the best named dog ever or a symbol of national trauma?
Don't let their fluffy hair and judging eyes fool you, Pekingese dogs are hiding a secret. Their history encompasses torture, hubris, war, and some very long sleeves. Most importantly these dogs - wel...Show More
5. The crazy story of why dinosaurs look the way we think they do — thanks to this one man.
How a New York mob boss destroyed what would have been greatest dinosaur museum in the world... For more on Sam's New York Times-bestselling books, see http://samkean.com Help keep this podcast goi...Show More
6. The surprising history of romance novels and their kitchy covers.
After Producer Katie Mingle's mom wrote a romance novel, Katie set out to understand the romance genre and its classic covers. There was a lot to unpack.
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Out Travel The System
Featured Episode: Traveling Back to Your Roots
21:01 | Nov 11th, 2019
1 RECOMMENDATION
Knowing where you're from is just as important as knowing where you're going. Guest Steve Balistreri traces his roots back to Siciliy in a moving personal story while we discuss the growing popularity...Show More
New & Notable Podcasts
Conflict of Interest
Featured Episode: Libya, with Inua Ellams
38:32 | Jun 16th, 2021
1 RECOMMENDATION
Who was Muammar Gaddafi? What happened in the Arab Spring? What were the reasons behind Britain, France and America intervening in Libya in 2011? And why is there still fighting going on today? In thi...Show More
The Candyman
Featured Episode: 1. The Bucket Family
26:42 | Feb 9th, 2021
3 RECOMMENDATIONS
"You should never, never doubt what nobody is sure about.” Madi and Ella introduce their investigation to the world, and the Bucket family are first under the microscope. Millie is tempted by a myste...Show More
For True Crime Lovers
She dreamed that her favorite nephew was murdered and then she was murdered.
Everyone in the family knew that Zilpha was the cool aunt, but to Jeremiah she was more. They had a special bond, almost like brother and sister. So in the Fall of 1992 when Jeremiah disappeared, Zilp...Show More
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Melody and Danny are the co-founders of Podyssey. Every week we curate this round-up with the mission of helping our readers find the hidden gems in the podcast world.
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