Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Jun 5)
This week’s podcast picks features some great community recommendations, including an episode on why the economy sucks right now, the millionaires who want to pay more taxes, and how to perfect your sleep according to a sleep scientist.
We’re also excited to highlight our newsletter partner Earbuds Podcast Collective, a weekly newsletter containing a theme and 5 podcasts on that theme.
mmLast Updated: Jun 4th, 2022
Best Episodes of the Week
1. Why the economy sucks.
The stock market tumble and crypto crash are symptoms of a broader shift in the US economy. Jacob Goldstein explains the end of the “Goldilocks Era.” This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited b...Show More
2. Meet the millionaires who want to pay more taxes.
Last week, political leaders and elite business people gathered at the World Economic Forum's annual summit in Davos, Switzerland, to discuss solutions to problems such as climate change, the war in U...Show More
3. How to perfect the way you sleep, according to a sleep scientist.
Renowned sleep scientist Matthew Walker discusses everything you need to know about what a better night’s sleep can do for your life, and how to prioritize and perfect the way you sleep. Walker breaks...Show More
4. She repaired her marriage after her husband died.
After Jessica Waite's husband died, she was sent a box of his personal belongings that revealed one betrayal after another. But eventually with the help of a death doula Jessica was able to forgive hi...Show More
5. What’s the point of kindergarten anyway? Find out why it exists.
The educational toys that changed the world
6. Learn about the harrowing rise of the modern white power movement.
The recent shooting in Buffalo, New York, which authorities are investigating as a hate crime, has yet again highlighted the threat posed by domestic terrorism in the U.S. At the center are violent ex...Show More
New & Notable Podcasts
Should Be Alive
Featured Episode: Into Thin Air | Ep. 1
43:25 | May 25th, 2022
1 RECOMMENDATION
In 2019, 17-year-old Nikki Kuhnhausen disappears after going on a late-night walk in Vancouver, Wash. Friends and family begin searching for Nikki as investigators pursue leads in her disappearance. ...Show More
Burnout with Connor Franta
Featured Episode: The System Was Built This Way, But We Can Rebuild It
49:31 | May 31st, 2022
1 RECOMMENDATION
This week, we look at how burnout is inevitable in a system set up to squeeze all the juice out of its workforce. Everyone’s suffering. Does it have to be this way? We don’t think so. List...Show More
For True Crime Lovers
1. The strange case of the viral “Youtube Murder” video that caused choas in Guatamala.
A viral video on YouTube called "YouTube Murder" causes chaos in Guatemala and around the world.
2. He thought he was god and Jesus was a vampire…then someone died.
Alvin and Fran from Affirmative Murder join Billy and Paul to discuss killer Marcus Wesson. Wesson created a cult within his family beginning in the 1970's. The belief system was built on Wesson consi...Show More
Podcast Playlists
Playlist on Understanding QAnon
Get to know what QAnon is, and how people get pulled down the rabbit hole.
gertie6 episodes
Podcasts about Love
Touching and hilarious stories about love and being in love.
mm26 episodes
Podcast Newsletter Partner: EarBuds Podcast Collective
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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.
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.