Has it really been 2 weeks since the last time I popped into your inbox? I feel like time has both flown AND dragged on.
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Summer here in Florida doesn't have the same post-quarantine joy that it does in parts of the world where winter has finally come to an end and you can finally go outside. I'm hot and cranky, and still spending most of my time in my house.
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It's also not nearly as fun because many podcasts are not on a regular schedule. Many are slowing down or taking summer breaks. Others are still trying to adjust their messaging and schedules to address race issues in the US and around the world. I'd rather those shows publish episodes than go MIA; their absences are noticeable.
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I still got in some good listening over the last two weeks, though, and I'm excited to share with you!
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First Impressions: The Missionary
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My latest First Impressions post is about a new podcast called The Missionary. Here's some of the post:
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Podcast Name: The Missionary
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Hosted By: Journalists Rajiv Golla, Halima Gikandi and Malcolm Burnley.
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What It’s About: How a (then) 19-year-old American Christian missionary started her own clinic in Uganda. She claims that she was saving lives; her critics say she was masquerading as a medical doctor, and that more than 100 children died in her care.
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Where You Can Find It: Listen on iHeartRadio or in your favorite podcast player.
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Average Episode Length: 40 minutes
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Episodes Listened To:
- Episode 1: The Lord’s Work
- Episode 2: 37 Pounds
- Episode 3: Good Samaritan
- Episode 4: The Video
My First Impressions: This podcast has all the vibes of The Dropout (about Elizabeth Holmes and Theranos). It’s about a young woman who captivated others through her good deeds and ability to overcome huge challenges. Her young age and confidence only added to the level of admiration poured on by those around her...
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1. VIRTUAL EVENT TONIGHT - If you love Ear Hustle, check out this virtual event happening TO.NIGHT.
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2. The Duolingo Spanish podcast has released new episodes for Season 7. My review of this podcast is one of the most popular posts on the Podcast Maniac blog. If you know a bit of Spanish and want to practice your listening skills,
go check it out.
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I'm probably the last person on Earth to start listening to Committed. It's not like I hadn't heard of it. I don't know what stopped me. It's a lot like Modern Love, so if that's one of your faves, be sure to check this out.
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I've listened to a couple of episodes so far, and I really liked this one called "He's 25 Years Older" (from November 7, 2018). It's interesting to hear from a couple who is constantly judged for being in love...
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Remember when the Trader Joe's Insider podcast was going to be a limited series, but then they just kept randomly dropping episodes into the feed?
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Don't listen to this episode if you're hungry, but do listen (it's 7 minutes, you can spare it)! I don't even have a Trader Joe's nearby, but I was still super excited to hear what they were planning!
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Y'all, I LOVE the Currently Reading podcast (it comes out on Mondays, which makes the start of the week SO much better). This recent episode (more of a "bonus" than a "mini") was a super interesting interview with a professional audiobook narrator.
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If you're an audiobook fan, there's a ton of behind-the-scenes and "how do they do that" info.
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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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