Happy Thanksgiving, if you're celebrating it! I almost wish that I had a big meal to host, so I could spend hours in the kitchen, cooking and listening to podcasts. What a great excuse to stuff in the earbuds!
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Instead of cooking a feast, I'm sifting through podcast rebroadcasts, because many podcasters are on a holiday break and didn't record in advance. UGHHHHH. I hate rebroadcasts.
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Over the last few years, this tactic has become less common, but I've said it before, and I'll say it again, Podcasters: if you don't have a new episode for me,
don't update your feed! [end rant]
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A Happy Podcast Rec
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I recently shared my thoughts about The Moment podcast. I've been sloooowly working my way through the episodes of The Moment for months. It's one of my go-to "happy shows" that makes me feel warm and fuzzy inside, so binging it is out of
the question. (I like to hoard and delay the inevitable).
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If you like a good Hallmark movie, or you're a fan of the Modern Love podcast, I think you'll like this show.
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Sophia Bush Podcast Review
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Over on YouTube, I shared my first impressions of the new podcast by actor Sophia Bush, called Work in Progress. It's a quick 5-minute watch, so go check it out.
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1. The annual Radiotopia fundraiser has started. If you haven't supported a podcast this year, and you like the shows that Radiotopia makes (like Criminal, 99% Invisible, The West Wing Weekly, and The Allusionist), then 'tis the season!
Click here for all the details.
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2. Last week, Bad with Money with Gaby Dunn launched Season 5. The season will explore how Americans view and deal with money as compared to other countries and cultures. (I think it will be a really interesting
season!)
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3. Family Ghosts Season 3 will launch on December 4. The first 3 episodes feature Sam going to Mobile, AL to speak with decedents of the last known slave ship to arrive in the U.S.
3 More Podcasts You Should Check Out
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NPR's Life Kit Holiday Listening List
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Earlier this year, NPR created a bunch of themed podcasts under the Life Kit umbrella name. There were mini podcast feeds of Life Kit for investing, health, and parenting.
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The episodes are short and to the point, and chock-full of information and facts to help you be better at "doing life".
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NPR recently announced that they're rolling it all up into one new feed (simply, Life Kit), which I think is a WAY better way to help people find what they're looking for.
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To coincide with this change, they've released a holiday-themed list of shows to help you deal with family stress, buy gifts without going broke, and handle the office holiday party.
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Making Beyonce
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The team behind Making Oprah and Making Obama (both fantastic podcasts) is now tackling the rise of Beyonce - and it's GOOOOD.
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I especially loved episode 2, which covers an appearance on Star Search. (Y'all, if you're too young to remember Star Search, I'm sorry for ya. It was the best.)
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Episode 3 is out TODAY!
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Holiday Gift Ideas
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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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Send me YOUR Podcast Recommendations
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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, or leave a comment on a blog post (if you're a podcaster, you are welcome to drop your own podcast in a comment on the blog!)
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