This review previously appeared in the Weekend section of The Tribune on March 11.
IF you're a regular podcast listener,
then sometimes you want a very specific type of podcast, something
with a particular theme. And sometimes you just want some
interesting
chatter. So brew up a coffee, for this week's selection brings you
perfect listening for your morning break.
The Week
The Week is a smashing pot-pourri of a
show. The content is whatever the hosts have cherry picked from
around the internet in any given week. The latest show talks about
how sighing keeps you alive. Previous shows talk about how married
couples find their immune systems becoming oddly similar. Or
perhaps
they pick out a little known but great movie that you can watch
online. I particularly loved the episode exploring the peculiar
job
of reading aloud to Cuban cigar rollers. Now there's a workplace I
could love. For Bahamians, the latest episode even mentions the
return of astronaut Scott Kelly, who hailed the nation as “the
most
beautiful place from space” and looks at why his space mission was
so important. The production is slick, the presentation sharp and
the
episodes seldom more than 10-15 minutes. An ideal companion with
your
cuppa.
Website: http://theweek.com
Shepod
Describing itself as Brunch with
Rachael and Sara (Not The Bible Ones), this show is a delightful
slice of gossip. Weaving through issues in the news or memories
from
years gone by, the hosts provide the froth on top of your
cappuccino,
the bubbles to provide air in the middle of your day. They may be
talking about 90s mix tapes, or the return of the Spice Girls, or
Lena Dunham's new podcast, or cat calling – worse, sarcastic cat
calling – whatever the subject, they are lively and enthusiastic.
If listening to Rachael King and Sara Tenenbein alongside your
shot
of caffeine doesn't reinvigorate your day, then you're gonna need
a
bigger coffee.
Website: shepod.com
The Memory Palace
Perhaps you're looking for something a
little more thoughtful, a little more reflective. In which case, I
suggest The Memory Palace. If I tell you it's a podcast about
history, you might think oh no, this is going to be dry, but what
the
show provides is a lyrical journey through history. Host Nate
DiMeo
tells the history as if it was a story, a page-turning, immersive,
fabulous tale that draws you in. Listening, you half wonder if
this
is some fictional tale he has created. Seldom has learning about
history been so elegant.
Website: thememorypalace.us
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