Why ‘This American Life’ is different from other podcasts.
It is a Sunday in the beginning of February 2025, and an hour of an episode of the podcast “This American Life,” is released called, “Groundhog Day.” It talks about the cultural impact around a day celebrated in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania and how that day is celebrated and looked upon over time. Its hosted my Ira […]
Read More‘Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage’ is a Compelling New Podcast from Malcolm Gladwell
While I knew Malcolm Gladwell was a good writer, I did not know he was also a compelling audio presenter and storyteller. With tight editing, detailed background information and engaging interviews, “Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage” is not just interesting to listen to, but is a top-quality production. Though there is only one season, […]
Read MoreYour New Favorite Music Podcast: NPR’s “All Songs Considered”
If you consider yourself a music lover, audiophile or just someone on the hunt for your next music podcast, well look no further– NPR’s All Songs Considered has you covered. Since its first release in 2000, All Songs Considered has been NPR’s flagship podcast for what’s latest in the music scene: host Robin Hilton and […]
Read MoreHave A Listen To How Neighborly Actions Are Preventing Disease And Saving Lives
“Short Wave,” is a an easy-to-follow short story podcast about the science of new discoveries and everyday wonders in 15 minutes of less. Hosts Emily Kwong and Regina Barber do an amazing job in making the science in their topics easily understandable and bring at atmosphere that is fun and exciting! One episode titled, “How […]
Read MoreIs the ‘Call Her Daddy’ by Alex Cooper podcast really that serious?
‘Call Her Daddy’, by internet personality Alex Cooper, has been a podcast that I believe has blown up tremendously over the past year. While the podcast first gained popularity for its candid and often alarming discussions about relationships, dating, and intimacy, it has since evolved into a platform that covers a broader range of topics, […]
Read MoreRap Diego: An Audio Documentary with insightful interviews, stories and music clips from hip-hop classics.
For my podcast, I listened to an episode of Rap Diego: An Audio Documentary titled The 00s. The podcast is a documentary put together by producer Parker Edison; editor Chris Reyes; and cultural attaché J. Smith. They put together the story of San Diego’s underground rap movement and music revolution that has become influential worldwide.Why […]
Read MoreA Look into The History of Detroit-Style Pizza
Detroit is known as many things: the birthplace of prominent automotive companies, the home of several major sports teams and the city enriched by various cultures and traditions. But the city is also becoming well-known for something else: its delicious Detroit-style pizza. This deep, crispy and cheesy goodness has satisfied cravings beyond Michigan and is […]
Read More“Detroit History Podcast,” is a must-listen for Michiganders
“The Detroit History Podcast”, hosted by Tim Kiska, provides wonderful stories about Detroit’s history. As a lifelong Michigander and local resident of Detroit, I highly recommend these episodes to those in the area or other Michiganders interested in learning a little bit more about their local history in a fun and easy-to-digest way! Each season, […]
Read MoreMy Life, Listening to ‘This American Life’
I started listening to “This American Life” on the bus in high school. It would play early in the morning on our local PBS station. My bus ride was about an hour and a half and our bus driver always played it. I found the program very relaxing in the morning as I tried to […]
Read MoreWe Need Rich People Just To Stay Afloat
The scary truth is the economy in the U.S. is suffering. More and more Americans are forced to decrease their spending just to keep food on the table, but this is not the same for consumers with a high salary. A recent podcast, “U.S. Economic Growth Relies on Rich Americans more Than Ever”, discusses this […]
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