Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Sept 1)
mmLast Updated: Aug 31st, 2024
Best Episodes of the Week
Why the pope weighed in on whether coffee was invented by Satan.
A herder in 9th century Ethiopia discovers a stimulating plant, after observing his goats behaving strangely. The pope weighs in on whether a bitter new beverage really was invented by Satan. A stall ...Show More
An audacious escape from slavery.
On 20 December 1848, Ellen Craft placed a top hat on her head, slipped her arm into a sling, and perched dark green glasses on her nose. Once her disguise was complete, Ellen and her husband William e...Show More
Why crypto Is spending millions to sway the US election.
Crypto Is Spending Millions to Sway the US Election w/ Molly White
57:35 | Aug 22nd, 2024
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Paris Marx is joined by Molly White to discuss why the crypto industry is spending millions on this election cycle and Coinbase’s potential breach of election finance law. Molly White writes the Citat...Show More
Has Etsy strayed too far from its crafters origin and become an unrecognizable big commerce company instead?
For almost 20 years, Etsy has been a popular website for handmade and specialized goods on the internet. But as the company grew, many current and former sellers say the platform has changed and is no...Show More
The strangest rock and roll history where some men pretended to be the British psychedelic rock legends, The Zombies.
Welcome to The True Story of The Fake Zombies. In the debut episode, host and writer Daniel Ralston introduces you to one of the strangest stories in rock and roll history. We meet British psychedelic...Show More
What comes after winning gold, with Olympian Missy Franklin.
Swimmer Missy Franklin won four gold medals at her first Olympics. But as she trained for her second trip to the world stage, her mental health began to crumble. With so much to defend, the pool sudde...Show More
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Leading Up With Udemy
Featured Episode: Cynthia Pong, a career coach and entrepreneur, shares how women of color can cut out self-limiting beliefs to reach new career heights and leadership positions.
Featured Episode: Empowering Women of Color in the Workplace with Cynthia Pong
New & Notable Podcasts
Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
Featured Episode: Introducing: Empire City: The Untold Origin Story of the NYPD
Master Plan
Featured Episode: Episode 1: Milk Money
33:55 | Aug 27th, 2024
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Ever wonder how America became so corrupt? It didn’t have to be this way. Our series begins in 1971, a time when hot pants were hot, bell bottoms were swinging, and campaign cash flowed like… milk. Ge...Show More
For True Crime Lovers
How radium killed hundreds of young women working in factories.
When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, the chemical element was quickly adopted by manufacturers for its luminescent properties that would go on to be used in, among other things, the ...Show More
The mother-in-law embroiled in a murder-for-hire plot to kill her son-in-law.
Adelson Matriarch Murder Trial — FL v. Donna Adelson — Motions Hearing Part 1
57:40 | Aug 31st, 2024
Donna Adelson, who is facing charges in a murder-for-hire plot that led to the death of her former son-in-law, Dan Markel, is making key legal moves just weeks before her trial is set to begin. Adelso...Show More
Podcast Playlists
Flavor: The Science of The Most Mysterious Sense
Explore the fascinating science behind flavor, uncovering the complex interplay of taste, smell, and brain perception that makes it our most mysterious and multisensory sense.
cesarm9 episodes
Calm and Sleep
Unwind and drift into peaceful slumber with soothing sounds and expert tips designed to calm the mind and promote restful sleep.
cbcpodcasts7 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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