I'm in denial today. Yesterday, my favorite podcast EVER, The West Wing Weekly, released it's finale. Over 7 seasons, they've covered every episode of the West Wing TV show, and now the podcast has wrapped.
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I haven't listened to it yet. And not because it's over 2 hours long (awesome!) I'm dragging it out, and I have been for a while. I still haven't listened to the last ten episodes, an avoidance tactic I'm fond of. I refuse to rush a good thing. Finales make me sad, okay?
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Alright, onto happier stuff (aka, other podcasts to fill the void).
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New Podcast Review: Fake Heiress
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Last weekend, I stumbled upon—and then binged—a show that dropped a few weeks ago. It's all about the Anna Delvey scandal, which unfolded in New York City between 2013 and 2017. The story is completely unbelievable,
and the podcast has a unique format that I found interesting.
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5 U.S. Politics Podcasts I'm Actually Enjoying Right Now
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Have you checked out these political podcasts, yet? I won't lie: I feel a little proud of myself that I'm boning up on my U.S. election history in an election year.
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1. Senator Ted Cruz has a podcast. Verdict with Ted Cruz, his daily impeachment podcast, launched last week.
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2. Prize-winning author Marlon James launched a new podcast earlier this week. In Marlon and Jake Read Dead People, James and his editor (Jake) discuss (dead) authors and their works.
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3. NFL player Michael Bennett and his wife Pele have a new podcast launching tomorrow (you can listen to the trailer here). They'll discuss topics they have opinions and advice on, both personal and
professional lives.
3 More Podcasts You Should Check Out
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Ordinary Equality
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This is a brand new podcast all about the Equal Rights Amendment, which would include women in the U.S. constitution. The podcast covers the history of how the amendment came to be (over 100 years ago), the fight to get it passed, and the status of it today. It's an interesting and informative listen for all genders—and teens, too.
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Living Healthy (the LA Fitness Podcast)
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My husband and I switched gyms a few months ago, signing up with LA Fitness (a brand that I thought was too big and flashy, but turns out is just a pleasant place to work out!)
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One one of the TVs at the gym, they often promote their latest LA Fitness podcast episode. Turns out, the show is pretty solid. The hosts are entertaining, and they interview guests who are certified in nutrition, personal training, and physical therapy. I've actually learned quite a bit from this podcast, and it's available on all major podcast apps.
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Ologies with Alie Ward
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Y'all, where have I been? I only just discovered the Ologies podcast this week, thanks to another podcast (shout out to Helen from The Allusionist)!
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In each episode of Ologies, host Alie Ward speaks with an expert in a particular field. Think: microbiology or paleontology. But it goes further than that, with lupinology (the study of wolves) and mycology (the study of fungi). Episodes are about an hour, but they're super entertaining.
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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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