I can hardly believe it's August! Next month, I'll start putting together my "candidate" lists for Best Podcasts of the Year (those lists will be published in late November & December).
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Lately, though, I've been wanting to include some different topics on the blog; ones that are not necessarily my forte.
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If you didn't already know, I only publish podcast recommendations for shows I've actually listened to. I absolutely do not go to iTunes and pick the top rated shows to recommend.
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But that means that I can't always write about a genre or topic, because it's not something I have expertise in. Do I know a good podcast when I hear it? YES. Do I have a clue what podcasts to recommend to photographers? NOPE.
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So I contacted some podcasters in these genres to help me out. People who know about other great podcasts in their field. And let me tell you: these podcasters were SUCH a great help! Be sure to check out the latest posts on the blog to see what shows they recommended.
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Do you want to recommend podcasts that are in your field of expertise? I'd love to hear from you! If you're a teacher who listens to teacher podcasts, or a crafter who listens to crafting shows, email me at podcastmaniac@gmail.com and we can discuss this!
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7 Addictive Movie Podcasts You Should Subscribe To
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The latest post on the blog is all about movie podcasts. Whether you're a serious movie buff, or you want to listen to a funny show about bad movies, this post is for you.
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I'm totally not a movie person, so I couldn't possibly write this post of movie podcast recommendations myself. I had to get some help...
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5 Practical Podcasts for Photographers
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Another new post on the blog is for photographers - aspiring or practicing.
If you're not a photographer, do me a favor and forward this email to any photographers you know!
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Since I'm not a photographer, I got one to help me out with these podcast recommendations. I feel confident in these recommendations, even though the topic isn't in my wheelhouse.
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The last week or two has been poppin' with podcast news, so here's some stuff you might want to know:
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1. Radiotopia announced 2 new shows!Â
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The first one, Adult ISH, drops August 22nd. Here's how Radiotopia describes it:Â Through a weekly mix of interviews, storytelling, and
unfiltered advice, co-hosts Nyge Turner and Merk Nguyen—both in their early twenties—dive into topics central to their lives, including mental health, professional goals, identity, race, music and relationships.
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The second, Passenger List, drops mid-September (which seems like an eternity to wait!). It's a mystery/thriller about a missing airline flight and the college student trying to uncover the truth. Click the link to check out the website; it's super cool!
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2. Wondery announced a new, official Bachelor podcast. It's hosted by former contestants
Ali Fedotowsky-Manno and Rachel Lindsay. The first two episodes are out now.
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3. The Astro Poets are starting a podcast. (I admit to having no idea about them prior to this announcement, but they have over 500K Twitter followers, so...) The new podcast will weave together short-form poetry and pop culture to examine astrology through a cultural lens.
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4. Parcast just launched new show called Medical Mysteries. It's about exactly what you think, and new episodes drop every Tuesday.
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Room 20
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This show from Wondery is one of their limited-episode investigative series. It's about a man, kept alive in a nursing home after an accident that happened more than 15 years ago.
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The kicker: No one knew who he was. He was completely unidentified for more than a decade.
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Two episodes into this show, I told the premise to my husband, and he was hooked.
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Factually! with Adam Conover
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I'm a fan of Adam Conover's TV show titled, Adam Ruins Everything, so I knew I would probably enjoy his new podcast.
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Still, I avoided it for the last few weeks, because the episode lengths show a minimum of 1 hour.
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But I finally listened, and I'm SO glad I did. The show is really well done, moves along quickly, and is educational and entertaining at the same time.
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I recommend starting with the episode on sleep (because it'll keep you interested, and the info is super important!)
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Jolted
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There's no ignoring the recent events around gun violence here in the US. I could choose not to include this recommendation, but it's a good podcast on a highly-relevant topic.
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This 5-episode podcast by Vermont Public Radio tells the story of a real-life teen who planned a school shooting, the people who uncovered his plan, and the societal changes that came in the aftermath.
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I'll be back in two weeks with more podcast goodness to share. I would love to hear from you and find out what your favorite podcasts are, why you listen to podcasts, and which app/podcast player you use.
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Shoot me an email at podcastmaniac@gmail.com.
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Fun Gift Ideas for Podcast People
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Don't forget to check out the Podcast Gift Guides on the blog when you need a great gift idea. There's something for every kind of listener and podcaster!
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