43 posts tagged with Podcast by hippybear.
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Harmontown Extended Cut
Look, Dan Harmon is a complicated person. Between Community and Rick And Morty he's done a lot. He's also incredibly self-destructive and willing to be open about that. His podcast was popular enough that he went out on a tour, and Harmontown [2014] is the film that documents that tour. This extended version runs 2h40m.
Into The Heart Of U2
As they become a legacy act, doing a lengthy residency in Las Vegas, and are becoming ever more deprecated across younger generations triggered mainly by their Apple Album Distribution debacle, U2 fans Bill See [Divine Weeks frontman] and Melody Muraca [early U2 Fanzine founder] have sat down to record the Into The Heart Of U2 Podcast [YouTube playlist link]. Album by album, tour by tour, with a lot of research and background information that I didn't know before... This might be the way for you to process your U2 fandom or your U2 mourning. Apple Podcasts Link. [more inside]
Bill Hader talks anxiety with Dan Harris
I don't know what I was expecting when I sat down to watch Bill Hader on Anxiety, Imposter Syndrome and Leaning Into Discomfort [1h20m], from the Ten Percent Happier podcast but what I got was a bare-bones confessional of a man who suffers deeply from anxiety even while he lives one of the most public lives in the country. I think I needed to watch this, and maybe you need to watch it also.
The Rest Is Entertainment
So, Richard Osman and Marina Hyde have a fairly new podcast, The Rest Is Entertainment, and for their FIFTH episode, they did a mailbag that is really quite good. How panel shows REALLY work and discussing if WWE 'is actually entertainment' [32m] is less incendiary than its title might suggest, and is full of really interesting information. Mostly UK centric, but the generalized bits apply everywhere.
They complain we don't hit the Veep stuff early enough.
For their podcast Second In Command: A Veep Rewatch, Veep actors Matt Walsh [not THAT Matt Walsh, you're fine] and Timothy Simons just recently brought on Hugh Laurie OBE CBE for his first ever podcast interview! [1h14m] It's a wide ranging interview that goes well beyond Laurie's role on the show; a conversation that weaves in and out of awkward but is full of really genuine, delicious, encouraging human moments. [more inside]
Henry Potter + Biff Bannon = Donald Trump
George Bailey Was Never Born [podcast website with all episodes] is a 10 episode podcast which deep dives into the 1946 film It's A Wonderful Life [Wikipedia] through the lens of economic justice and populism, and how Mr. Potter seems to be winning in all aspects of THIS universe in which George Bailey was never born. The playlist on YouTube is in the wrong order but here is Episode 1: The Public’s Movie (1974-’92), and the rest can be found from there. Episodes average about 1 hour.
The Corruption Of Lindsey Graham
Like many, I've surmised that the reason Lindsey Graham went from Never Trump to Trump's Biggest Champion was because Donny had some kompromat on him. But after listening to the podcast from The Bulwark's Will Saletan, The Corruption Of Lindsey Graham [Bulwark link, podcast overview, individual episode pages are full of ancillary material, no listening links], I'm not so sure. He might have just sold his soul on principle. Here's Episode 1 of 7 "Graham's Moral Clarity" on YouTube [26m], with the full YouTube Playlist [annoyingly not in order] and the PDF book The Corruption Of Lindsey Graham by Will Saletan, upon which the podcast is based. The rest of the episodes on YouTube are listed below the fold. [more inside]
That made me go into hiding in my house, that's when the pills started
She isn't to everybody's taste, but Kathy Griffin has a lot to share. After the Trump Photo Incident* her career stopped cold. She's finally back with sold-out shows in Vegas and a new book. In her conversation with Jen Taub for the Booked Up podcast [1h6m, podcast page link], Kathy shares much about her career and life, including addiction and recovery and struggling to rebuild her career. It's an open and frank and very Kathy Griffin conversation that I greatly appreciated. CW: suicide discussion [more inside]
Jay Leno on Neal Brennan's The Blocks
Neal Brennan's interesting, introspective podcast The Blocks recently had Jay Leno as a guest [1h23m]. Brennan's podcast is focussed around discussing what the guests feel are things that have blocked them, held them back. I found this to be full of insights about Jay Leno that ran really counter to my assumed attitudes toward him, and I appreciated it.
Rick Rubin interviews Trent Reznor
Music Master Rick Rubin interviewed NIN creator Trent Reznor for his podcast Tetragrammaton. [2h10m, audio only] Nine Inch Nails is Rubin's favorite band. Reznor shares a lot, reflecting on his life and career from where he is now. It's a bit like Marc Maron only more about music and much more gentle.
Trevor Noah in conversation with Reid Hoffman about AI
One of the more thoughtful people on the planet, Trevor Noah has been thinking pretty deeply about AI and social media and other parts of our lives today. He spoke with Reid Hoffman, creator of LinkedIn, and his podcast co-host Aria Finger to share his thoughts [52m], and they're as surprisingly deep and insightful as you might expect from Noah. It wouldn't fit in the title, but I wanted to call this "Social media shouldn't be held accountable for what is posted on it, but what is pushed by it". That's a tiny bit of what Trevor thinks.
This special episode is in loving memory of her beautiful parents.
When she returned to her podcast after several weeks' absence, Sarah Silverman related the tale of both of her parents passing within a two week span. My Beautiful Parents [37m] is a eulogy and a tale of parents at the end of their lives. Content Warning for all the things: cancer, death, humor about death, photos and videos of sick old people... But what it all adds up to is a remarkable portrait of humanity and parents and children. And I appreciated it, and maybe you'll appreciate it, too.
Pod Save The UK
Pod Save The UK is an American-style political chat and humor show that just launched. Hosted by comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan, their premiere episode Is the UK Ready to Ditch the Monarchy? [1h2m] brings in Amelia Hadfield from Surry University and Labour MP Clive Lewis to discuss the role of the monarchy in the UK in the 21st Century and how, if at all possible, they might get rid of the crown. [more inside]
Getting to know Julia
Despite the countless series I've seen her in, or the variety of profiles I've read about her across the decades, I've never really felt like I had any peg on Julia Louis-Dreyfus as a person. But she sat down for a 2-hour conversation with Pete Holmes for his podcast You Made It Weird, and across the first half-hour you can watch Pete peel away her defenses and by the end a more fully rounded portrait of her emerged. I really enjoyed this, much more than I expected going in.
Talib Kweli talks to Jon Stewart for an hour
Talib Kweli's podcast People's Party welcomes Jon Stewart for one of those wide-ranging conversations that is full of Stewart insight that we long for more of in our current world. I'm not sure I felt better about the world after this, but I felt like I had some new perspectives.
Marc Maron Happy Sad Confused
There's a point close to the end of Josh Horowitz's interview with Marc Maron for his Happy Sad Confused podcast, right around the one hour point, where over the course of about 45 seconds the entire gamut of human emotions from joy to grief flow like a tidal wave. This moment of transparency comes after a conversation about love and loss and life that is dark, hilarious, and ultimately affirming. Marc Maron talks FROM BLEAK TO DARK, TO LESLIE, WTF, AVATAR -- HAPPY SAD CONFUSED [1h3m]
The Divided Dial
From the On The Media team comes The Divided Dial, a 5 part podcast series about talk radio: its origins, its main players, and why one side of the political spectrum came to dominate so much of the radio spectrum. Episodes run between 30 and 50 minutes.
World Corrupt
As we had into the finals of the 2022 World Cup tournament, much has been made of its location, Qatar, and how they got the bid and executed preparing for the global event. Podcasters Roger Bennett (Men In Blazers) and Tommy Vietor (Pod Save the World) bring us a seven-part podcast, World Corrupt [Crooked Media page with listening links], which examines these issues in depth with humor and outrage in equal measure. Episodes mostly run under an hour. [more inside]
Jordan Klepper Fingers The Conspiracy
After spending years engaging with MAGA members, Q followers, and other believers in conspiracies, The Daily Show's Jordan Klepper finally takes stock of all the crazy and tries to understand it. The six-part podcast Jordan Klepper Fingers The Conspiracy [Apple Podcast page with listening links] features conversations with sane people who are experts in different conspiracies, and outlines their origins and how it all fits together. Episodes run around an hour. [more inside]
Trevor Noah talks to Jay Shetty about the meaning of life
I don't really know much about Jay Shetty, but I have been a long-time fan of Trevor Noah. This conversation between the two has Trevor offering up his insights about life, purpose, interpersonal relationships, and all kinds of things. This is maybe the deepest interview I've heard from Trevor, and it's given me a lot to ponder. For People Who FEEL LOST In Life, WATCH THIS To Find Yourself | Trevor Noah & Jay Shetty [1h30m]
Here Comes Pam
Season 4 of TCM's podcast The Plot Thickens is Here Comes Pam, 7 episodes of Ben Mankiewicz in conversation with Pam Grier about her life. From her childhood in Colorado to the present day, Pam tells her own story. And wow, what a story it is! Each episode runs ~45m, and there might be some bonus episodes released.
Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra
Nazi messages infiltrating the US. Authoritarian powers on the rise. The involvement of Congress members with this fascist movement. Ripped from the headlines -- of 1940. Rachel Maddow Presents: Ultra (show page link) is an 8-part podcast that talks about the efforts of the Nazis to gain influence and even win power in the United States during WWII (before US involvement), and the fights to bring those involved to justice. This Apple Podcasts page lets you play each episode, while the show page has background links and more.
Roy Wood Jr. -- Father Figure
From 2017, The Daily Show's Roy Wood Jr brings us an hour of comedy: Father Figure [1h]. Pointed observations about race that I appreciated while I laughed out loud in a room by myself. [more inside]
From a small town, Catholic, and gay
How a podcast is helping this Catholic and gay Latino man break the stigma [National Catholic Reporter] The podcast is De Pueblo, Católico y Gay Really great interview with creator Eder Díaz Santillan on KERA's Think: Is There Room For Queer People In The Catholic Church? [31m]
Julien Baker’s Long Journey to Loving Pride
“I’m bummed that it took me so long to be able to sit in queer joy.” - Julien Baker in conversation with Slate's Outward podcast. Extracted quotes on episode page worthwhile. Full interview (which ranges much wider and deeper) with Baker happens in the podcast play-gizmo at the bottom of the page, starting at 14:43, ending at 40:49. [more inside]
Polyrhythmics Live on KEXP
Seattle-based collective Polyrhythmics specializes in a flavorful blend of progressive funk, psychedelic rock, and modern afro-beat. As Troy Nelson explains in this week’s episode of Live on KEXP, it’s music for the "heads.” Their songs take time to unravel, rewarding patient listeners with a lush and intricate experience that defies the current song trends for something more gratifying. When the world is a whirlwind, don’t forget– take the time to let something develop. [about 30 minutes] [more inside]
WHOOOSH!
How is Duran Duran's Simon LeBon staying busy during the pandemic lockdown? In late April he started up a podcast WHOOOSH!. It's available to listen to online. So far there are 11 episodes, and they are full of interesting music and discussion. No RSS feed, but here's a YouTube playlist (audio only) of the episodes thus far, I assume it will continue to be updated.
That Time NPR Turned 'Star Wars' Into A Radio Drama
NPR bought the rights for $1, and created an expanded story using original music, original sound effects, original actors, and truly brought the Star Wars universe into everyone's headphones in a glorious manner. Star Wars: The Original Radio Drama (podcast link, 13 half-hour episodes). [more inside]
Daring Dolly Deep Dive During December's Demise
Dolly Parton's America (trailer, 1m30s) is a 9-part podcast from Jad Abumrad and Shima Oliaee, assembled over 2 years, which goes further and deeper into Dolly Parton than you ever knew you wanted to go. But in the end, you realize it was something you needed all along. Start with Episode One: Sad Ass Songs - "[W]e dive into Dolly’s discography, starting with the early period of what Dolly calls “sad ass songs” to find remarkably prescient words of female pain, slut-shaming, domestic violence, and women being locked away in asylums by cheating husbands." [59m] [more inside]
Please regard this as a menu, not a college course
NPR's podcast Hidden Brain recently completed their 2019 edition of their series, You 2.0. Across six episodes, it explores ways people might be able to improve themselves and break old patterns to move into renewed progress in their lives. Episodes run from around 30 minutes to around an hour. Episode 1 is The Empathy Gym [53m] "On this episode of Hidden Brain, we talk about calibrating our empathy so we can interact with others more mindfully." [more inside]
And I remember thinking like, “What makes an idea dangerous?”
Radiolab turns its Radiolab style toward their series G, which explores ideas surrounding intelligence, the possible measuring of which may be a dangerous idea. Beginning with The Miseducation Of Larry P [1h6m] - "We begin Radiolab Presents: “G” with a sentence that stopped us all in our tracks: In the state of California, it is off-limits to administer an IQ test to a child if he or she is Black." [more inside]
What Podcasting Pays Now
WNYC did a podcaster survey as part of their Werk It campaign and festival. "We received 612 responses in total from a self-selecting group of anonymous US-based participants who reported earnings in US dollars. These are a few of the headlines that emerged."
One courthouse, told week by week
Serial Season 3 is coming on September 20th. You can play the trailer on their website. A year inside the criminal courts in Cleveland, Ohio.
The World Cup’s Mysterious Path to Russia
NYT's podcast "The Daily" from June 22 [~25m]: The 2018 World Cup is now underway in Russia. The story of how it ended up there involves some names you might recognize: James Comey, Robert Mueller and Christopher Steele. Guest: Ken Bensinger, author of the forthcoming book “Red Card: How the U.S. Blew the Whistle on the World’s Biggest Sports Scandal.” [more inside]
Bob's Docs Episode One: Manipulation
For the month of August [On The Media will] be running a series of interviews Bob [Garfield] has done over the years with documentary filmmakers. In the OTM office, the producers have been referring to the collection as “Bob’s Docs.” Over the next few weeks we’ll go through some tropes of documentary film-making, from prurience to access to the personal journey. Episode one is about the deadly sin of manipulation. [audio, downloadable, 23m] [more inside]
A Voice Of Reason In A Time Of Troubles
Neal Conan (former host of NPR's Talk Of The Nation) returns to doing regular interviews full of intelligence and insight with his new weekly show/podcast Truth Politics & Power. The trial-ballon first episode in early January was An Inaugural Special, with Robert Kagan and Volker Ullrich. Starting last Friday, it began weekly programs with Enemies Of The People speaking with Scott McClellan and Ted Koppel. The show is distributed by PRX, can be listened to on its website, and is also podcast on all your favorite podcatchers.
In The Dark
APM Reports, the investigative journalism effort from American Public Media, has just released the eighth and final episode of In The Dark, a podcast looking into the abduction and investigation of the 1989 Jacob Wetterling kidnapping which coincidentally debuted a week after a courtroom confession was made solving the 27-year-old mystery. [more inside]
I can't possibly pick just one pullquote
David Axelrod talks to Jon Stewart [full transcript, 50 minute audio] (surfacing for the first time in quite a while) at the University Of Chicago Institute Of Politics about everything you might hope. Don't expect it to go where you want it to go. [more inside]
The President Was Here
From the minute the Presidential motorcade pulled away, Marc began recording his reaction to the momentous event that just occurred in his garage. Hear Marc's ongoing reflections in the aftermath as well as a discussion with WTF producer Brendan McDonald about how this happened in the first place. [1h18m] [more inside]
The "How Does Stephen Colbert Work" Edition
In its inaugural episode, Slate's Working podcast spends ~35m talking to Stephen Colbert (not the character Stephen Colbert) about exactly what a work day is like for him. [more inside]
From Our Own Correspondent
For over 50 years, the BBC's From Our Own Correspondent has been an opportunity for reporters to share a bit of context, some relevant history, one or two of the characters encountered en route, some description of a foreign country or capital, in 5 or 10 minute segments. The program is available online in various formats: the weekly 30 minute version can be heard (in its entirety or individual segments) via the BBC website, or there are a wide variety of podcasting options available for those who prefer to download. Alternately, the BBC World Service daily 10 minute version can be heard online. For a different approach, the FOOC Archives have the past few years' worth of segments, sorted by geographical region. [more inside]
Gay USA
Gay USA [slow-loading link, Wikipedia entry] is a long running weekly news show covering GLBT issues, hosted by Andy Humm and Ann Northrop. It can be found on Manhattan public access television, Free Speech TV [DISH Network channel 9145, DirecTV channel 348, local cable affiliates], via rss feed [individual episodes and subscribe link], and now as an iTunes podcast [iTunes link]. It is a valuable capsule summary for any who seek to stay on top of GLBT related politics, issues, and entertainment. [more inside]
Yes it's true, the golden age did start with moi
In the wake of their Webby nominations for their Bohemian Rhapsody video (previously), Nerdist Podcast interviews The Muppets. [46m, actual interview starts at 10m40s] Listen on the website, or find download links on the page to take it with you.
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