Thinky Documentaries: Podcast Recommendations💭

Thinky Documentaries: Podcast Recommendations💭

November 23, 2022

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.

Dan, Alyssa, Joe, Carolyn, Soundtrack Your Life, Jared, David, Danny, Jeff, Rich, and The Song Will Go On. We're thankful for you!Become a Supporter

Curator

Amy Martin, founder and executive producer of Threshold

Why 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. I'm also really drawn to seasonal shows, so that's what I'm recommending: full series instead of individual episodes.

PODCAST PICKS:Click on the podcast art to listen 👂

This is one of the best narrative audio shows ever made, in my opinion. The evocative writing and sensitive listening drew me in. The people that are centered in this story of Hurricane Katrina and its aftermath kept me hooked. A must-listen.

The ExperimentSPAM: How the American Dream Got CannedThis is a three-part miniseries, contained within 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. 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.

BundyvilleThe 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 me 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 brand new three-part series from nonprofit news source The Conversation, examining new research that unlocks clues to the ongoing mystery of how dementia works in the brain.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. All episodes are available via podcast channel The Anthill.

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FEEDBACK WITH EARBUDS:

This week on our podcast...(Click on Amy to listen)Amy is sharing full podcast seasons with us this week! She's on the show to tell us about her podcast picks that will 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

COMMUNITY:

🎤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, and you can find it on the Mash-Up Americans feed. Grief, Collected is answering 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 do it, and how we can get better at it. 📹 Shreya Sharma 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! 

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CLASSIFIEDS:

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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 1 centers around anxiety, OCD, and burnout. The show also explores the connection between mental illness and creativity.

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