Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Nov 19)
mmLast Updated: Nov 19th, 2023
Best Episodes of the Week
1. When The Body Says No by Gabor Mate.
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2. The 300-year-old oak tree that’s a symbol of emancipation.
A 300 yr-old Live Oak tree on the campus of Hampton University in Virginia stuns visitors with its strength and beauty. It’s also an enduring symbol of a watershed moment in American history - the iss...Show More
3. The first race for the non-binary category in the New York City Marathon.
Today is the New York City Marathon. Around 50,000 runners are racing in the men's and women's divisions. And this year, for only the third time in the race's history, a number of runners will be comp...Show More
4. Rethinking Chinese food in America.
All cultures care about their cuisine, but the Chinese must have one of the most food-obsessed cultures in the world. It may be because we have the best food... Those listeners of Chinese Whispers wh...Show More
5. Why bison is back on restaurant menus.
Bison meat has been showing up on many restaurant menus lately, but Native Americans have a relationship with the iconic animal that goes back thousands of years. Today we meet Jayme Murray, who runs ...Show More
6. How Napoleon’s childhood shaped the leader he became.
“I would plunge the avenging dagger, up to the hilt, in the breast of the tyrant!” Born in Corsica a year after the island was given to France by the Genoese, Napoleon Bonaparte grew up in a world of ...Show More
New & Notable Podcasts
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For True Crime Lovers
1. 11 kids get arrested for watching a fight.
A police officer in Rutherford County, Tenn., sees a video of little kids fighting, and decides to investigate. This leads to the arrest of 11 kids for watching the fight. The arrests do not go smooth...Show More
2. A crossbow bolt rips through the body of a retired man in a remote farmhouse.
One night, a crossbow bolt rips through the body of a retired man in a remote farmhouse. But why? Meic Parry and Tim Hinman embark on a journey into one of Wales’ strangest murders. Producer, sound ...Show More
Podcast Playlists
80+ Crime Podcasts Episodes
Explore over 80 gripping crime podcast episodes that delve into mysterious cases, chilling investigations, and compelling criminal stories.
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Cosy Podcasts to Warm Up Your Holiday
Grab a hot cocoa, cuddle up under a blanket and have a listen to these comforting podcasts.
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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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