Podyssey Picks (Nov 15): Top Community Recommendations

Instead of madly refreshing screens for election results this weekend in the name of democracy, we can finally go back to regular programming...of pod listening of course! While our attention was glued to the presidential race (and Four Seasons Total Landscaping), you may have missed the big news that Big Tech won a massive ballot campaign preventing gig workers from being classified as employees. The campaign faced criticism for using unethical pressuring tactics inside the apps. In the not-so-serious tech world, a hilarious blackmarket emerged in the Animal Crossing game with everyone farming for turnips. But in real life, generational wealth doesn’t always last generations even if your family owned Baskin Robbins. Speaking of food, did you know that your favorite party snack, the nachos, were named after an actual guy nicknamed Nacho? For other sleuthy food stories, you might enjoy this foodie true crime playlist with a side of your favorite snack.But eating too much in the 30’s as a Hollywood actress would have gotten you into trouble. 18-year-old Molly O’Day was forced under the knife in one of the first ever weight loss surgeries because she had gained an extra few pounds. Actresses face abuse to this day as highlighted by the #MeToo era. Gwenyth Paltrow apparently hid in her bathroom texting for help when Harvey Weinstein unexpectedly showed up at her house. Too many serious pods and need a light laugh before the end of the weekend? Try this new funny parody true crime pod that gives actual true crime pods (like this one) a run for their money.