Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Nov 14)
This week’s podcast picks features some great community recommendations, including why movies keep using the same license plate, how to make smarter decisions with mental models, and the wild journey of a teen who made loads of money on the dark web.
mmLast Updated: Nov 11th, 2021
Best Episodes of the Week
1. An investigation into why the same California license plate, 2SAM564, keeps showing up in movies and TV shows.
Why has the same California license plate been showing up in movies and TV shows for two decades? Support the show and listen to over 50 episodes of our bonus podcast by joining our Patreon! Show note...Show More
2. How to turbocharge your thinking and make smarter decisions with mental models.
Shane Parrish offers expert perspectives and tips for boosting your decision-making. You'll Learn: Why we often fail to improve at decision-making Three useful mental models to serve you well The r...Show More
3. The wild journey of a teen who made loads of money on the dark web selling fake IDs.
Arya Ebrahami has had quite a personal relationship with darknet marketplaces. In this episode you’ll hear about his adventures on tor. Arya’s current project is https://lofi-defi.com. Sponsors Suppo...Show More
4. How to give candid feedback without ruining relationships.
393: How to Give Feedback Without Ruining Everything | Kim Scott
1:06:02 | Nov 3rd, 2021
2 recommendations
Bestselling author Kim Scott talks to Dan about how to speak with radical candor, push for more equitable workplaces, and speak up about diversity issues without ruining your career.
5. Pluto lost its planethood, but could there be a new planet 9?
Astronomy Cast Ep. 615: Planet 9 by Fraser Cain & Dr. Pamela Gay After Pluto lost its planethood we were down to 8 planets. But there’s growing evidence of another world or worlds out beyond the orbit...Show More
6. Why ecotourism may not be so eco-friendly at all.
There’s a type of travel industry which defines itself as different: ecologically minded, even “responsible.” It’s a type of travel meant to support the conservation of threatened ecosystems. This is ...Show More
New & Notable Podcasts
Operator
Featured Episode: Introducing: Operator
How We Survive
Featured Episode: White Gold
35:55 | Oct 6th, 2021
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
To get off fossil fuels, you need a lot of batteries. To get a lot of batteries, you need to mine a lot of lithium. Welcome to Thacker Pass, Nevada, where a proposed lithium mine has sparked protests ...Show More
For True Crime Lovers
Three women vanished from their homes after neighbors spotted them with strange men and creepy calls.
It's been 29 years since 3 women disappeared from their own home in Springfield, Missouri. Mother Sherrill Elizabeth Levit, Sherril's daughter Suzanne “Suzie” Elizabeth Streeter, and Suzie's friend St...Show More
This podcast host shares a personal story of being violently attacked and then waiting for hours before she called the police. Why does “The Goofy Loop” happen?
Zibby shares a personal story of being violently attacked and then waiting for hours before she called the police. Law enforcement refers to this delay as, “The Goofy Loop.” In this episode Detectives...Show More
Podcast Playlists
5 Delicious Podcasts on Food & Culture
Food has a unique power to nourish our bodies and minds. This playlist explores food and culture from the perspective of place, heritage, identity, language, and history.
podcastbrunch5 episodes
5 Podcasts on the Sound of History
Hear untold stories from history's most interesting characters.
podcastplaylist6 episodes
Meet the Curators
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.
Have you listened to a great podcast? Have you made a great podcast? Recommend it on Podyssey we may just feature it on next week's Podyssey Picks.