Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (May 21)
mmLast Updated: May 21st, 2023
Best Episodes of the Week
1. How to speak “bad” English and the multi-billion dollar industry behind fixing it.
Gregory talks "inside baseball" of American English. And we revisit an episode that sparked a lot of conversation among listeners in 2021–about the global pursuit of "good English" and what it takes t...Show More
2. Why you need a bedtime as an adult.
In "Tranquility by Tuesday," time management guru Laura Vanderkam shares tools you can use to finally make time for the activities you love. But before you can do that, you need to get a good night's ...Show More
3. Meet the guy that’s clinically died 20 times. (Sponsored)
Cats have 9 lives. Fred Rutman has at least 20. One night in May 2009, he died - three times. That summer, he died another 17 times. Find out how this incredible story led to a new life of intermitte...Show More
4. What people think when they’re in the middle of a disaster.
It's funny the things that go through your head during a disaster.
5. Meet Vince McMahon, history’s greatest monster and the CEO of WWE
We begin our 6 part series on the Chairman & CEO of WWE, Vince McMahon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
6. How the Bristol bus boycott changed Britain.
This April marks the 60th anniversary of the beginning of the Bristol bus boycott in 1963, a campaign to overturn a bar on black and Asian conductors and drivers working on buses in the city. Hannah C...Show More
7. Book bans and Black history in Florida
This week, Florida governor Ron DeSantis signed yet another bill targeting the state’s education system into law. In this case, the law will defund state college programs that encourage diversity in h...Show More
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2 Degrees Out West
Holistic Indigenous thinking sparked a curiosity and love for water that led Crystal on her path. Listen in on her story and wisdom.
Featured Episode: Hydrology in the Navajo Nation with Crystal Tulley-Cordova
New & Notable Podcasts
History's greatest cities
Featured Episode: Paris
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In episode six of this new series exploring the sights and stories of Europe’s most beautiful, intriguing and historic cities, travel journalist Paul Bloomfield is joined by historian and author Profe...Show More
Freeway Phantom
Featured Episode: Forgotten Girls
For True Crime Lovers
1. What’s it like being a crime scene cleaner.
After a crime occurs, or when someone dies, the police aren’t responsible for cleaning up. That’s not their job. The coroner takes the body, the police conduct their investigation, and then everyone l...Show More
2. An MI6 agent's journey from spy to killer.
A British man was recruited by MI5 and MI6 to infiltrate al-Qaeda training camps – but then brought the horror back home.This episode contains descriptions of strong violence and might not be suitable...Show More
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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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