Podyssey Picks
Podyssey Picks (Nov 8): Top Community Recommendations
Here’s this week’s roundup of top podcasts recommendations from Podyssey's community. We’re also excited to spotlight The Conversation Piece podcast by our partner The Walrus, a top magazine. Need something new to talk about? Listen to eye-opening viewpoints on current events and compelling ideas from thought leaders like Bif Naked, in less than 10 minutes. Lastly, help us pick what Podyssey merch we should get for you! Quick survey at the bottom.
kerjLast Updated: Nov 6th, 2020
The origins of the dreaded President Fitness Test revealed.
slowandsudden recommended:Oct 24th, 2020
This is *wildly* fascinating.
The President's Physical Fitness Test
by Maintenance Phase
His friendly neighbourhood bbq turned deadly.
On this episode of the Global News podcast Crime Beat, crime reporter Nancy Hixt shares the story that will leave you questioning what horrors you can encounter-- just two doors down. May 4, 2013 was ...Show More
A woman’s parents are in denial about her baffling Ancestry DNA results.
nanz recommended:Oct 30th, 2020
I am a fan of Heather's brother's YouTube channel, Curiosity Inc, and have heard her story there. I was so sorry to hear that she has from what should have been a good experience all around and I thought that her advice -- to walk on with those who love you -- was just such good advice for all of us...Show More
Heather O's Story
by NPE Stories
For more podcasts about misattributed paternity, check out this playlist.
This dodgy newsroom was paid to develop falsified, right-wing journalism.
phocks recommended:Oct 29th, 2020
A fascinating look at how local news is being taken over by dodgy fake right-wing operations.
A Partisan Future for Local News?
by The Daily
How censorship works in China. Sinica reveals.
Sponsored episode from @supchina
Censored: Molly Roberts on how China uses deterrence, distraction, and dilution to control its internet
Sinica Podcast
51:16 | Jun 18th, 2020
1 recommendation
This week on Sinica, we continue with the ongoing California series of podcasts that Kaiser recorded last winter, and present a conversation taped in December, when he chatted with Margaret (Molly) Ro...Show More
Newly minted Netflix CMO and ultimate lady boss, Bozoma Saint celebrates diversity in the workplace.
yesitsamerica recommended:Oct 24th, 2020
You need to listen to this at least twice and maybe a third time for good measure 🤩⚡️
The Lies That Women Have Been Told with Bozoma Saint John, CMO of Netflix
by Girlboss Radio
Looking for more pods on inspiring women leaders? See this playlist.
Her doctor told her she had acute cancer. He was lying.
Patty Hester starts her care with Dr. Fata, but quickly realizes something is wrong. She’s not the only one. All episodes are available now. You can binge the series ad-free on Wondery+ or on Amazon ...Show More
Princess Diana was a kindergarten teacher before joining royalty.
tvidatko recommended:Nov 1st, 2020
Mike & Sarah tricked me into actually caring about royal family drama! Part 2 is my fav (so far) but you definitely want to listen this mini series from the beginnings :)
Princess Diana Part 1: The Courtship
by You're Wrong About
A sassy lawyer discusses small claims court, time-travel, and cyborgs in this comedy pod.
Jason Mantzoukas and Scott bro out and dive deep into Jason’s past memories. Then, Thomas Middleditch stops by to talk about Young Sheldon, his new CBS show B Positive, and playing games on his Twitch...Show More
POC vs BIPOC: Are these umbrella labels to describe non-white people helpful or harmful?
rosaguac recommended:Oct 31st, 2020
if y'all needed a brief history lesson into the term 'poc' / 'bipoc' and the failures of categorization, highly rec this episode by codeswitch! made me really think about the burden that non-white folks have to affirm their identities in a world where whiteness is a given. also, what does it mean ...Show More
Is It Time To Say R.I.P. To 'POC'?
by Code Switch
✨ Podcast Partner Spotlight: The Conversation Piece
Need something new to talk about? Subscribe to the podcast that challenges the way you see everything, in less than 10 minutes. From Margaret Atwood to André Picard to Dr. Jenn Gunter to Atom Egoyan: fascinating speakers on the topics that matter.
Featured Episode: Singer-songwriter Bif Naked talks about outrageous optimism in the face of life’s obstacles.
Anger is one of those emotions that transcends age, race, and political affiliation. Everyone is angry. Feeling trapped in a global pandemic will do that to you. But we can get so caught up in ex...Show More
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