This is it! I've been talking about it for weeks, but I'm not teasing you anymore: the Best Podcasts of 2019 post is LIVE, and the link to it is below!
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I wish I could say that I have a lot more to offer this week, but I am SPENT. Between work, holiday "stuff", and it getting dark so early in the evening, I feel like a zombie. Writing coherent sentences is more difficult than ever!
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So please: go read the list of Best of 2019, share it with your friends, and then go listen to something from the list. Knowing that you might find a great new podcast because I recommended it gives me life!
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P.S. The next update would usually be two weeks from today, but that's the day after Christmas, and I'll be busy eating leftovers and enjoying family time. I'll be back in your inbox on January 2nd (2020!). Merry/Happy Everything to You!
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The Best Podcasts of 2019 [Part 1]
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It's finally here: my Best of 2019 list. This year, I made it a point to keep a running list of standout podcasts from January all the way through to today.
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This new post features 7 podcasts, but I'm not finished. I plan to keep listening to podcasts through the next few weeks, and then releasing another 7 (or more) Best Of selections on December 31.
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Holiday Savings from Companies I Recommend
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If you're not finished with your holiday shopping list, head on over to the post I published on Black Friday. Most of the deals mentioned on that page have changed, but I know that many of the companies still have great holiday sales happening. Just
click on the links in the post to find out what the most current deal is.
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1. There's a new social/discovery app for podcasts called Repod.io. If you spend a lot of time scrolling and looking for other people's recommendations, check it out here.
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2. Good Kids: How Not to Raise an A**hole officially launched, with five episodes in the feed, but if you were looking for it on Facebook, you're outta luck. Apparently, Facebook has a problem with the term "a**hole" and blocked the podcast's entire promo campaign. Do this show a favor and go download to show your support.
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3. If you're a woman who makes a podcast or is interested in starting a podcast, the team behind the Werk It Podcast Festival has released videos and podcast episodes from this year's event. Watch and listen for free, and learn a whole lot about the art of making podcasts.
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4. I just saw that The Two Princes podcast came out with the first episode of Season 2 yesterday. If you have a kiddo or a tween, go check it out (well...start with Season
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2 More Podcasts You Should Check Out
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Cautionary Tales
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I'm thoroughly enjoying this new show by the BBC's Tim Harford. It's a mix of history, science, and storytelling, with a lesson to be learned. It's like the adult version of Aesop's fables.
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I started with episodes 1 and 2, which were both great, but you can listen in any order.
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Without Fail - Episode with Earlonne Woods
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I really recommend the recent episode of Without Fail, featuring an interview with Ear Hustle's Earlonne Woods.
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In the episode, Woods provides a detailed account of the events that caused him to be incarcerated, as well as how he discovered podcasting, and how it contributed to his being released from prison last year.
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Holiday Gift Ideas
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* When you purchase from any of these companies, you're supporting Podcast Maniac. I may earn a commission, but your price never changes!
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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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