Rap 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 […]
Read MorePulling Back The Curtain On Malcolm Gladwell’s ‘Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage’
I have always respected Malcolm Gladwell’s opinions, and listening to one of his podcasts was very refreshing. What is even more refreshing is knowing that Malcolm does not do his work alone. Gladwell discusses how the episodes were made with the writer behind the series in the episode listed below. It is admirable to see […]
Read MoreUnderstanding the Human Side of Parenting on ‘This American Life’ Podcast
If you have ever wondered about the complexities of growing up and parenting,”This American Life” has a podcast episode perfect for you. Hosted by Ira Glass, this show takes a deep dive into human experiences and blends storytelling with humor, making it a very enjoyable listen.What I love most about the podcast is its ability […]
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