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Mentors on the MicBecoming... Showrunner of Friends and Grace & Frankie Marta Kauffman

Marta Kauffman, showrunner and co-creator of the incredible shows Friends and Grace and Frankie, discusses her transition from theater to television, the misunderstanding that led to the creation of Grace and Frankie, and more. Her journey lends so much wisdom and mentorship in less than an hour.

SmartLess"Julia Louis-Dreyfus"If you haven't listened to the comedic gold that is Smartless: run, don't walk. Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes banter and joke throughout the interviews and the ads are just as enjoyable. Julia Louis-Dreyfus really shines in this episode, from her funny audition story to her inspirations.

Awards ChatterHalle Berry — 'Bruised' [LIVE]

Host and creator Scott Feinberg is the "OG" of television and film interviews, according to EarBuds curator Michelle Simone Miller. Every interview in this show is thorough, well-researched, humorous, poignant, and you learn so much about each guest. This episode with the incandescent Halle Berry goes from her beginnings, to auditions, to movies, to life post-Oscar.

Feel The Good with ShawlGia PeppersIf you are looking for a breath of fresh air in an interview, Shawlini Manjunath-Holbrook's Feel the Good is for you. She starts every episode with a moment of gratitude and proceeds to interview the most interesting people. Gia Peppers is an incredible on-air talent, entertainment journalist, and podcaster. Her interview is equal parts engaging, enticing, and informative.

ZimExcellenceSibongile Mlambo: Talent Beyond Borders (1)Each week, host Vongai Shava interviews incredible Zimbabwean trailblazers around the world. EarBuds curator Michelle Simone Miller learns so much from her insightful conversations and particularly loved her two-part interview with Sibongile Mlambo, a Zimbabwean actress and the face of one of Nivea's biggest African campaigns.

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What is the meaning of life? Is there an afterlife? Are we alone? Tune in to The Woo Lab podcast with hosts Chelsea and Mishaun, researchers and longtime friends, as they search for answers to life’s big questions at the intersections of science, psychology, the paranormal, and spirituality.

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FEEDBACK WITH EARBUDS:

This week on Feedback...Michele Simone Miller tells us about her podcast recommendations and her podcast, Mentors on the Mic.PLUS: Hear about this week's spotlight, Vigilante.Feedback with EarBuds is the audio version of this newsletter and drops on Tuesdays!We'd LOVE it if you'd subscribe and hit play.

COMMUNITY:

🐜Lauren Passell featured You Are An Ant from Imaginary Advice in her newsletter and in her podcast discovery podcast, Feed The Queue.👾ROGUEMAKER just released its third episode! When a far-future commercial spaceflight ends in disaster, the survivors are left floating in escape pods with nothing but the radio for company. This sci-fi whodunnit mystery features music, intercepted fast-food advertisements, and things that should never be found.🦸Let's Talk: Marvel Fan Theories is celebrating the one year anniversary of its trailer drop. Over 40 episodes later, they're still going strong! Two sisters cover all of the latest Marvel content, and are super pumped to try new things and embark on year two.

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CLASSIFIEDS:

📕The brand new issue of Pod Bible magazine is out now, featuring interviews with Suruthi Bala and Hannah Maguire from RedHanded, and Jess Robinson from Stars In Your Ears. BBC Radio 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins picks his top five shows, there’s columns from Acast, Audible, Stak, and Apple Podcasts. All that plus the usual reviews and recommendations for shows big and small, new and old!😊Listen to Analog Smile, a podcast by veteran music journalist Sherry Thomas. You’ll hear conversations with musicians, authors, music industry insiders, podcasters, and others about their creative endeavors. Follow @AnalogSmilePod for the latest information🥦Take a trip into the countercultural movements swirling through West Virginia in the 1970s and 80s. Jamie and Karen Zelermyer investigate the shocking disappearance of their friend Marsha “Mudd” Ferber and explore her evolution from suburban housewife to back-to-the-land hippie to drug-dealing bar owner. I Was Never There premieres at the Tribeca Film Festival on June 9.

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🌈We're Having Gay Sex ft. Ashley Gavin: Not only is this podcast entertaining, sex positive, and relatable, but it’s informative and affirming for members of the queer community. We appreciate how Ashley and her guests thoughtfully share their stories and past experiences on queer dating and existence.💖Why Won't You Date Me? with Nicole Byer: Nicole Byer is so lovable, entertaining, and truly a one-of-a-kind gem. Her take on the modern dating world is refreshing, relatable, and raunchy.

🤣Like a Virgin with Fran Tirado and Rose Dommu: Two delightful and insightful heathens with TASTE. Rose and Fran give us a lovely mix of pop culture, cultural criticism, news, and comedy through a queer-trans lens. You don’t have to be up to date on any of these subjects to enjoy this podcast.

😈Confronting Demons with Megan Stalter: Megan (aka Meg) Stalter is a shining star and quick-witted "Bi-con" with great comedic timing. Each episode is full of nonsense, clever jokes, improvisation, and bizarre antics. You can’t help but fall in love with Meg as she vanquishes the horrible demons in her life.

👚No Gorge with Violet Chachki and Gottmik: Violet and Gottmik’s friendship is one-of-a-kind. Their unhinged take on everything from fashion to friendship will kill you. There are many, many reasons to be fascinated by these queens. Get into it, gorge!🏗️What Will Be Here is a sci-fi audio drama about living on a doomed earth and building things anyway. It features queer and trans characters and was produced by a LGBTQ+ team!🎤The Greatest Song Ever Sung (Poorly) kicked off Pride with an episode about being queer in karaoke spaces, and features an interview with someone who found his karaoke voice after transitioning. Dysmorphia isn't just physical, and it's important and empowering when your voice matches who you are as a person.🐕Two Idiots and a Dog is a queer-founded and hosted podcast. Hosts Grimm and Zolgar review movies and comic books, as well as engage in discussions of pop-culture topics, in an effort to make a better life for their dog.

PODCAST SPOTLIGHT:

VigilanteTim Miller is a famous search-and-rescuer in Dickinson, Texas, who’s helped track down more than 300 missing persons. After 38 years of searching, he’s now convinced that he’s finally solved his own daughter’s murder. In the first season of Vigilante, Allie Conti (New York Times, Vice) explores the human cost of Tim’s singular obsession with the case—from the people he’s falsely accused in the past, to the current girlfriend he’s put in the crosshairs of a possible serial killer.

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