Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Sept 11)
This week’s podcast picks features some great community recommendations, including an episode on why there’s an epidemic of lonely men, how to make friends as an adult, and the unbelievable story of WhatsApp.
We’re also excited to highlight our community sponsor this week, the Crime Scene Queens podcast from QCODE. True crime fanatics, it’s time to set the record straight and dive into the science behind our true crime obsession with the Crime Scene Queens.
mmLast Updated: Sep 10th, 2022
Best Episodes of the Week
1. Why there’s an epidemic of lonely men.
Boys get the message at a young age: don't show your feelings. Don't rely on anyone. This week, we bring you a favorite 2018 episode about misguided notions of masculinity in the United States. We exp...Show More
2. The secret to making friends as an adult.
Loneliness is a far more common and far more serious problem than we think. It affects one in five Americans, and takes a toll on our bodies and minds. To thrive we need to several types of social int...Show More
3. The unbelievable origin story of WhatsApp.
Meta’s most expensive acquisition ever and one of the most used communication apps in the world: WhatsApp. With over 2 billion users, WhatsApp is embedded in the social, economic, and political infras...Show More
4. Can spices improve your health?
Kanchan Koya grew up in a house filled with wonderful fragrances from the spices simmering on her grandmother’s stove. In India, it was a common belief that spices were more than just pleasant tastes....Show More
5. How our understanding of the Holocaust has changed in the 21st century.
How has our understanding of the Holocaust changed over the decades? Professors Mary Fulbrook, Richard J Evans and Rebecca Clifford explore this question in a panel discussion recorded in association ...Show More
6. Why Rocky Road sounds so delicious.
Rocky Road is just a good name for an ice cream flavor. So good, in fact, that two ice cream institutions have dueling claims to Rocky Road’s invention. It’s a story of alleged confessions and a whole...Show More
Podcast Spotlight (Ad)
Crime Scene Queens
CSIs don't cut into bodies nor do they transport them from crime scenes. Learn about the 8 steps of an autopsy and who the bodysnatchers are.
Featured Episode: Deep Cuts: The Truth About Autopsies
New & Notable Podcasts
That's Helpful with Ed Stott
Featured Episode: Taming your inner-critic & self care for busy people
33:22 | Aug 24th, 2022
2 RECOMMENDATIONS
This week - you’re in for a real treat. Two interviews in one magnificent episode! Behavioural and emotional expert, Maureen Fearon will introduce you to Neuro Linguistic Programming - a tool that cou...Show More
Le Monstre
Featured Episode: Empty Box [1]
For True Crime Lovers
1. The estranged daughter of one of the deadliest men in history gets offed by Vanity Fair — twice.
A nuanced piece about the estranged daughter of one of the deadliest men in history gets offed by Vanity Fair—twice. Featuring Nicholas Thompson.
2. Hear the horrors of wilderness therapy bootcamps.
The horrors of wilderness therapy camps or behavior modification boot camps. Sources: https://www.outsideonline.com/adventure-travel/what-happened-out-here/ https://observers.france24.com/en/americas/...Show More
Podcast Playlists
Love, Sex, and Relationship Podcasts
All the best podcast episodes about how to love and love well.
sofborne6 episodes
Podcasts about Silence
Experience the peacefulness and beauty of quiet with podcasts about silence.
mm6 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.
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