October 16 - 22, 2016
1. Love and Radio - "The Enemy Within"
Love and Radio is one of the most consistently challenging podcasts I've encountered, presenting intimate stories of people maligned in some part of society. "The Enemy Within" digs into the life of one of the most enigmatic people I've ever encountered. The phrase 'black conservative intellectual' is as good of an introduction phrase I can give for this episode, and I think it's just a good reminder of how varied the American (and human) scale of opinion and emotion can be - especially in this contentious election season in the U.S.
2. Reply All - "Boy in Photo (#79)"
Reply All always has some tie to culture on the internet, but the element of humanity almost always shines through. "Boy in Photo" is a shining exemplar of hitting both marks brilliantly, telling the story of human quirkiness that is so readily manifested on the internet. If you ever put together an elaborate prank with friends, or were somehow the center of an elaborate prank for years without knowing it, this is worth a listen.
3. The Room Where It's Happening - "John Hodgman: The Immediate Effect"
If you're into Hamilton (and if you aren't, you should be), The Room Where It's Happening is exactly what you need in your ears in between listens to the cast recording. Hosts Travon Free and Mike Drucker welcome one guest every episode to dissect a song, as well as sourcing voice mails from fans talking about their favorite moments from the show. This episode features the estimable John Hodgman, sharing his multitude of thoughts on the show and even dishing anecdotes about bowling with Lin Manuel Miranda. A pure joy to listen to.
Love and Radio is one of the most consistently challenging podcasts I've encountered, presenting intimate stories of people maligned in some part of society. "The Enemy Within" digs into the life of one of the most enigmatic people I've ever encountered. The phrase 'black conservative intellectual' is as good of an introduction phrase I can give for this episode, and I think it's just a good reminder of how varied the American (and human) scale of opinion and emotion can be - especially in this contentious election season in the U.S.
2. Reply All - "Boy in Photo (#79)"
Reply All always has some tie to culture on the internet, but the element of humanity almost always shines through. "Boy in Photo" is a shining exemplar of hitting both marks brilliantly, telling the story of human quirkiness that is so readily manifested on the internet. If you ever put together an elaborate prank with friends, or were somehow the center of an elaborate prank for years without knowing it, this is worth a listen.
3. The Room Where It's Happening - "John Hodgman: The Immediate Effect"
If you're into Hamilton (and if you aren't, you should be), The Room Where It's Happening is exactly what you need in your ears in between listens to the cast recording. Hosts Travon Free and Mike Drucker welcome one guest every episode to dissect a song, as well as sourcing voice mails from fans talking about their favorite moments from the show. This episode features the estimable John Hodgman, sharing his multitude of thoughts on the show and even dishing anecdotes about bowling with Lin Manuel Miranda. A pure joy to listen to.
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