For those of you who missed out (and even those who were there), the Listen Up! podcast event at this year’s MRF was a major nerd magnet. With host and bibliotherapist Jenn Martin leading a chat with Benjamin Law, Sophie Hansen, and Sheila Ngoc Pham, we could hardly keep up with all the cracking tips for what to listen to next.
Before we even begin, though, we have an important announcement. Not a fan of the iPhone podcast app, Ben Law shared an insider secret - download and listen to podcasts on the Pocket Casts app. According to him, it’ll change your listening life.
Check out all these epic podcasts, as loved and recommended by some of podcast’s finest:
Where Should We Begin? Real couples anonymously bare the raw, intimate, and profound details of their relationships to expert Esther Perel.
The Daily - NYT: Classic news updates brought to you by some seriously smart New Yorkers.
My Dad Wrote A Porno: Exactly what it says on the box - a son reading his father’s erotic fiction.
7am: The ideal way to stay up-to-date, 7am is a smart, strong, character-driven account of the big story of the day.
Decoder Ring: In each episode, host Willa Paskin takes a cultural question, object, or habit; examines its history; and tries to figure out what it means and why it matters.
Ladies, We Need To Talk: By women, for women, this podcast isn’t afraid to tackle the big, hairy topics.
Stop Everything: A savvy, critical look at pop culture and what's in the zeitgeist (and featuring MRF author Benjamin Law)
My Open Kitchen: Another shameless plug for MRF speaker Sophie Hansen’s podcast all about farmers, food, and community.
Nancy: Stories and conversations about the queer experience today.
Background Briefing: Be enthralled by narrative journalism and incredible forensic investigations.
Still Processing: Wesley Morris and Jenna Wortham from the New York Times are “working it out” in this weekly show about culture in the broadest sense, from Hollywood to dating.
Touré Show: In-depth interviews with successful Black people, exploring what makes them successful and how they dealt with the most difficult moments of their lives.
Do you have an amazing podcast recommendation? Let us know in the comments!