Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Oct 27)
mmLast Updated: Oct 27th, 2024
Best Episodes of the Week
1. The fascinating history of how podcasts came to be.
Before a podcast was a “podcast,” it was… well, it wasn’t really much of anything. It was in 2004, though, that many of the earliest names in on-demand audio began to smush “iPod” and “broadcast” into...Show More
2. Why this guy squatted in Kanye West’s Hollyweird mansion.
Kanye and me — why John Safran squatted in Ye's Hollyweird mansion
51:18 | Oct 21st, 2024
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Australian Gonzo author and documentary filmmaker John Safran has made a career out of getting into places he probably shouldn't be. He put his sanity on the line in his latest escapade — breaking int...Show More
3. A rock climber's brush with death.
Tommy Caldwell’s near-death experience unlocks a completely new state of mind that propels him to become a record-setting big wall climber. We'll be back with new episodes in your feed later this fall...Show More
4. How did biryani become the go-to dish of cricket matches?
How did biryani become the go-to dish of cricket matches? Journalist Kunwar Khuldune Shahid reports as the Cricket World Cup tournament begins this week.
5. Why Pennsylvania is key to US electoral victory.
Throughout this election, one state has been at the center of every imaginable path to victory: Pennsylvania. Both candidates have campaigned there relentlessly, and both parties have spent more money...Show More
6. How to design a park that brings a community together.
Parks are meant for everyone, but they don’t always feel that way. A lack of transportation, paths that are not easily navigated, or elements that are not responsive to a community’s wants or needs ca...Show More
Podcast Spotlight (Ad)
History Nerds United
Featured Episode: Let's talk about more than just Agincourt! Dan Jones joins me to talk his new book Henry V: The Astonishing Triumph of England's Greatest Warrior King.
New & Notable Podcasts
The Man in the Black Mask
Featured Episode: The One Who Got Away
24:00 | Oct 24th, 2024
He wanted dinner and a movie. His “date” seemed to want something else entirely…
The Best Idea Yet
Featured Episode: 🍟 The Happy Meal: A Delicious McMystery | 1
For True Crime Lovers
1. Meet the People's Monster: Serial Killer in the City of Light.
There aren’t many darker places to be than in a city occupied by an enemy during a brutal war, living without freedom, in constant fear, and with little or no recourse to justice. For a crime to be ab...Show More
2. Two men got in a boat and sailed down a river in the Amazon rainforest and were never heard from again.
One morning, two men got in a boat and sailed down a river in the Amazon rainforest. They were never heard from again. Say hello on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok. Sign up for our occasional ...Show More
Podcast Playlists
Lost Utopias
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Spooky Listens from CBC Podcasts
Anyone can switch on a scary movie — but can you face the frightening depths of your own imagination? That’s the promise of a truly thrilling podcast: we bring the story to your ears but you do the rest. For best results, listen on an evening walk, in the lonely hours of the night, or while finally cleaning under your bed.
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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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