Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Mar 6)
This week’s podcast picks features some great community recommendations, including an episode on how to listen to your emotions as data, whether living a meaningful life matters if no one is going to remember you 100 years from now, and a deep dive into Jordan Peterson’s carnivore diet craze.
We’re also excited to highlight our community sponsor this week, the Things That Go Boom podcast from PRX. Listen to stories about the ins, outs, and whathaveyous of what keeps us safe.
mmLast Updated: Mar 4th, 2022
Best Episodes of the Week
1. Your emotions are data. This is how to listen to them.
Uncomfortable emotions such as anger, guilt or loneliness are like the guiding beam of a lighthouse - they warn you of dangers ahead and help you navigate a meaningful life more effectively.Harvard Me...Show More
2. Does living a meaningful life matter if absolutely no one is going to remember you 100 years from now?
The realization that our lives are incredibly brief and we are almost certainly not going to be remembered by anyone 100 years from now can cause deep angst—but it can also liberate us to abandon work...Show More
3. A deep dive into Jordan Peterson’s carnivore diet craze (yes, that Jordan Peterson).
Oops all meat: How a '50s bodybuilder, a Grateful Dead roadie and an unreadable professor accidentally launched one of America's wildest fad diets. Here's Mike's "Cancel Culture" v...Show More
4. This is how Putin has been sanction-proofing Russia for the last decade.
The U.S. is imposing economic sanctions on Russia to punish it for invading Ukraine. But Russia has spent years trying to make its economy immune to sanctions. So, will these new sanctions be enough? ...Show More
5. What is asexuality? An exploration of the “A” in LGBTQIA spectrum.
Anita learns from folks who identify as the A on the LGBTQIA spectrum. It's a sexual identity that's long been ignored, minimized and misunderstood. They share their differing experiences of not being...Show More
6. How to get rid of stuff that holds precious memories.
Your boxes of photos, family’s china, and even your kids’ height charts aren’t just stuff. These items are attached to a lifetime of memories, and letting them go can be scary. The reality is that peo...Show More
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Things That Go Boom
Since the beginning of the American experiment, presidents have tussled with Congress over how to handle foreign threats. Then, the dawn of the nuclear age blew up that precarious balance.
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New & Notable Podcasts
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Let's Make A Rom-Com
Featured Episode: Introducing: Let’s Make A Sci-Fi!
02:44 | Feb 17th, 2022
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An eight-part adventure through the creative process as three comedians try writing a successful sci-fi pilot— with help from scientific experts and Hollywood screenwriting pros.
For True Crime Lovers
1. Meet the Bloodthirsty Babe who killed 600 servants and bathed in their blood.
Join the true crime writer Tori Telfer and notable guests as they unpack the intrigue, psychology and history of the “Bloodthirsty Babe,” presented by CBS All Access.
2. The torso of an adult male was discovered by an unsuspecting hunter in the marshes.
The torso of an adult male was discovered by an unsuspecting hunter in the marshes. Who was the unfortunate victim? And will the perpetrator be punished?... (Part 1 of 2) *** LISTENER CAUTIO...Show More
Podcast Playlists
Podcasts for Calm and Sleep
A playlist of relaxing podcasts help you keep calm and sleep on.
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How to Live Your Best Life According to Podcasts
A playlist of self-help and lifestyle podcasts to help guide you through whatever changes you want to make—without beating yourself up!
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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.
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