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Five podcast episodes on a theme, each week curated by a different person
is a brand new three-part series from nonprofit news source The Conversation. All episodes are available via podcast channel The Anthill.
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CuratorAmy Martin, founder and executive producer of ThresholdWhy did you choose this theme?To me, the magic of audio storytelling is the way it allows us to think (and feel!) together. I love to be invited into the minds of other people as they work through problems, go on journeys, or connect the dots between history and current events.This list features full series instead of individual episodes.
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This is one of the best narrative audio shows ever made, in EarBuds curator Amy Martin's opinion. The evocative writing and sensitive listening drew her in. The people that are centered in this story of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath kept her hooked. A must-listen.
The ExperimentSPAM: How the American Dream Got CannedThis is a three-part miniseries from The Experiment. If you've always wanted to learn about history, cuisine, and labor relations through the lens of canned meats (and who hasn't?), this is the series for you!
The Sum of Us
Host Heather McGhee excavates American histories and inspires us to imagine new American futures in this audio follow-up to her best-selling book, The Sum of Us: What Racism Costs Everyone and How We Can Prosper Together. Shining a light on the brutal effects of racism while also creating space for hope and renewal is no easy task, but somehow she pulls it off.
Bundyville: The RemnantThis second season of this podcast's exploration of western anti-government movements was fabulous when it came out in 2019. Listening to it now, post-January 6, it sounds even fabulous-er. But in a seriously disturbing (and important) way.
MakingMaking Obama All of the Making seasons are great (Oprah! Beyoncé!), but right now, Making Obama feels like much-needed balm for the gaping wounds in our democracy. Hearing from and about the man himself is fascinating, but what sticks with EarBuds curator Amy the most are the voices of all the people around him who both championed and challenged him. It's an inside look at how leadership is learned through and with community. It's also just a really fun (and emotional) listen.
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Uncharted BrainUncharted Brain: Decoding Dementia is a three-part series from nonprofit news source The Conversation, examining new research that unlocks clues to the ongoing mystery of how dementia works.Join U.K. journalists Paul Keaveny and Gemma Ware as they delve into findings from the world's oldest cohort study, hear about the trauma of families impacted by dementia, and explore one researcher's investigation into the role a virus could play in Alzheimer's disease.
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This week on our podcast...(Click on Amy to listen)Amy is sharing full podcast seasons with us! She's on the show to tell us about her Thinky Doc podcast recommendations, AKA podcasts that'll make us think.ALSO: We tell you about this week's spotlight pick, Mentally Gil, which features YouTube and social media creators sharing their mental health journeys. Listen to Feedback for all of your podcast recommendation needs!Subscribe
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🎤This week in Podcast The Newsletter: The hosts of The Mash-Up Americans are back with a new series! It is a beautiful portrait of human pain and joy titled, Grief, Collected. The series answers the question: "What happens to us after loss?," while looking at America’s unique relationship to grief and what it really is, what happens if we don’t grieve, and how we can get better at it. 📹 Shreya Sharma and Lauren Passell pulled together the ultimate guide to video podcasting, and whether or not you should think about doing it. 🛍️The promo swap database has more than 500 shows in it. Take a peek — it's like shopping — to find a show you can work with to grow. You can submit your show too! 🔜U.K.-based creators are invited to apply for Content is Queen's Micro-Grants for Creators program. Applications are due on November 30th!
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PODCAST SPOTLIGHT:
On the Mentally Gil podcast, host Gil Kruger interviews some of the world's biggest YouTube and social media creators about their mental health journeys.Season one centers on anxiety, OCD, and burnout. The show also explores the connection between mental illness and creativity.
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Libsyn has closed its free podcast hosting platform, Libsyn Studio. Launched nine months ago, it offered ad-supported free podcast hosting; the recording tool is now a feature for all paid Libsyn plans.
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