12 Best Black History and Culture Podcasts
Black History Month is a great time to feature some brilliant podcasts on black history and culture. (Which doesn’t mean it’s the only month we […]
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Black History Month is a great time to feature some brilliant podcasts on black history and culture. (Which doesn’t mean it’s the only month we […]
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This week it’s a hodgepodge of youth trendlets. I’m looking at the amazing resurgence of the slightly enigmatic ’90s singer-songwriter, the pioneering use of “deep […]
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A 30-second Super Bowl commercial will set you back somewhere in the $6 million to $7 million range, and that’s just for airtime . You […]
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Whether it’s rude old men preying on young women, drinking in college, or wearing stupid boots, there’s nothing new under the sun. Even kids who […]
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In all forms of entertainment media, we live in the age of hard drinking , and podcasts are no different. Of course, it’s frustrating to […]
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A podcast studio could be more confessional. A host or guest, especially an anonymous guest, is free to share their deepest secrets in safety – […]
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I recently tweeted that my favorite kind of podcast is the one that makes me say “I didn’t know this could be a podcast!” And […]
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In this week’s children’s report, the children of post-universal America look at the world we’ve built for them and come up with a verdict. Spoiler […]
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We don’t yet know which two teams will play in Super Bowl LVII (that’s 57, for those who aren’t nerd or athletic) on Sunday, February […]
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In an age where chances are good that you personally know a few people who host their own podcasts, it can be hard to remember […]
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Whether it’s the triumphant(?) return of the Pink Sauce meme, potentially deadly frozen treats, or the battle between the internet and Waffle House, this week’s […]
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The 2023 Sundance Film Festival returns this week in Park City, Utah, but you don’t have to travel to enjoy a busy film schedule. After […]
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This week’s guide features three prominent young influencers: one may have thrown a pig, one is accused of being a pig, and a third is […]
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TV show reruns are taking over the podcast zeitgeist. It’s kind of an easy sell – creating content around something that has already won the […]
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Coachella just announced their 2023 roster, and it’s a killer one: Frank Ocean, Korean superstars BlackPink and Bad Bunny will be the headliners, and you […]
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It’s a brand new year, and that means tons of art and entertainment have gone from being privately owned to being owned by everyone and […]
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Growing up has never been easy, but as of March 2020, we are all struggling with the added stress. The pandemic has brought a host […]
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While the House of Representatives is stuck in a hell of a series of endless votes that decide nothing, their grandchildren are celebrating the new […]
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I know you’re probably up to your neck in year-end podcast recommendations from the internet. ( Including my own , which is the best, if […]
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Nepotism is the most natural thing in the world. Most of us would use our connections to help our family find work if we could, […]
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Pop culture this week includes supermen, supercars and a super old game that kids are rediscovering. To spice it up, I’ll add a pinch: “TikTok […]
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The White Lotus uses simple storytelling to explore simple topics. People go crazy about it mainly because the casting is flawless. The show’s secret sauce […]
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Some films are liars. These are trolls whose secrets are revealed only after you have bought a ticket or pressed the “play” button. Whether for […]
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It’s been a big year for podcasts, and it takes a lot to stand out in a sea of fantastic storytelling, original reporting, and comedic […]
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Taking a look this week into the secret world of kids and teens, we’re exploring TikTok’s dubious orthodontic trend, singing poop songs, and enjoying Wednesday’s […]
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Gather up, podcast listeners. I want to tell you a story. Lots of stories, the best stories, compiled from the best stories in the show, […]
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There are plenty of podcasts out there that will blow your mind , break the news , get you into a mystery , or teach […]
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Goncharov is the best movie you will ever see. Billed as “The Greatest Mafia Movie Ever Made,” this 1973 Martin Scorsese-directed gangster epic starring Robert […]
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The holidays are here, which means you’re likely to be spending a lot of time in the car, or with your family, or in the […]
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Why are music podcasts good? There are so many. What’s wrong with music podcasts? There are sooo many of them. But it’s also secretly back […]
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Is the selfie postmodern evidence of radical self-love, or just an annoying trend? I have no idea, but I have an idea of who took […]
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Our sister site The A.V. Club recently reviewed the biggest snubs and surprises among the 2023 Grammy nominations just released . All the dizzying omissions […]
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Too many Christmas movies and too few Thanksgiving movies. The first thing that comes to mind for most people is Airplanes, Trains and Automobiles, then […]
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A distinctive (and sometimes terrible) feature of podcasts is their low barrier to entry. Experts and enthusiasts of all stripes can take the mic and […]
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This week, I’ll take a look at some of the darker, uglier, and grotesque phenomena in youth culture, from toxic masculinity to frightening stalkers and […]
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TikTok has inspired a lot of people to do a lot of stupid things, but it’s not yet clear if we can add “creating a […]
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Even if you’re not a gamer, you’re no doubt aware of Dungeons & Dragons, the fantasy tabletop RPG that popularized the genre (at least among […]
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Traditional treasure hunting is a lot of hassle: you need to buy an ancient map from a scary antiques shop, hire a ship captain with […]
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It’s not an exercise: Taylor Swift has announced dates for The Eras Tour , hitting the road for the first time since 2018. She was […]
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The feeling of being touched by horror can become compulsive and even addictive, and few tools make it as easy for you as podcasts. The […]
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