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The former is snarky and well-researched takedowns of āairport bestsellerā type books and the latter is kinda the same thing but for fad diets, diet culture in general, etc. One of the hosts is involved with both pods. (Edit: i realized youre asking about specific epsā¦I donāt remember off the top, but these are both pods where you can scroll through and pick episodes that interest you.)
Feb 27, 2024
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šthe Michael Hobbes podcast universe
-Maintenance Phase: everything all the idiots in the world say about weight or weight loss or health, deconstructed to the realities of science #methodologyqueen
-If Books Could Kill: every book the most annoying person in your life has recommended, torn apart brutally and exactly #methodologyqueen
extended MH universe -5-4: the supreme court sucks, letās talk about it and giggle -In Bed With The Right: great convos on feminism and sexuality theory and how theyāre being used by the far right, as well as digging into historical philosophical context
cyber true crime -Darknet Diaries: interviews about wild cyber crime stories, very deep dives -Hacked: more playful latest cyber news, easy entry point and entertaining -ReplyAll: not just cyber crime, just everything internet. a hall of famer in the world of podcasts, has since died but if you havenāt listened iām jealous that you still get to experience it for the first time
goss -Normal Gossip: iām obsessed with other peopleās gossip esp when I donāt know a soul involved. this is the most perfectly produced way to do it, iām gasping from shock and awe anytime this is on -Petty Crimes: because Normal Gossip is so well produced and they have gorgeous boundaries, there arenāt nearly enough episodes. this is a more coastal elite millennial take on other peopleās gossip and very silly -Heavyweight: another gimlet studios creation that might be dead? itās like Serial but for the most mundane personal stories that makes me cry nearly every episode
wildcard -I Will Teach You To Be Rich: insane branding but stay with me, you get to listen to real couples talk about their actual finances. Ramit is surprisingly intersectional in how he views peopleās attitudes about money, you wouldnāt get the vibe from his general demeanor but itās frequently nuanced takes. his book that the podcast is named for is a tough read bc he has a very brash āguy with a podcast and internet course for sellā vibe to him but he is genuinely the only āfinancial advice guruā that I trust and listening to his more recent episodes you can tell he has a firm understanding of societal factors that lead to financial hardship. whenever iām up to date on this one I can feel myself making smarter money decisions (sorry long description I do feel like he requires a lot of prefacing lol)
extended MH universe -5-4: the supreme court sucks, letās talk about it and giggle -In Bed With The Right: great convos on feminism and sexuality theory and how theyāre being used by the far right, as well as digging into historical philosophical context
cyber true crime -Darknet Diaries: interviews about wild cyber crime stories, very deep dives -Hacked: more playful latest cyber news, easy entry point and entertaining -ReplyAll: not just cyber crime, just everything internet. a hall of famer in the world of podcasts, has since died but if you havenāt listened iām jealous that you still get to experience it for the first time
goss -Normal Gossip: iām obsessed with other peopleās gossip esp when I donāt know a soul involved. this is the most perfectly produced way to do it, iām gasping from shock and awe anytime this is on -Petty Crimes: because Normal Gossip is so well produced and they have gorgeous boundaries, there arenāt nearly enough episodes. this is a more coastal elite millennial take on other peopleās gossip and very silly -Heavyweight: another gimlet studios creation that might be dead? itās like Serial but for the most mundane personal stories that makes me cry nearly every episode
wildcard -I Will Teach You To Be Rich: insane branding but stay with me, you get to listen to real couples talk about their actual finances. Ramit is surprisingly intersectional in how he views peopleās attitudes about money, you wouldnāt get the vibe from his general demeanor but itās frequently nuanced takes. his book that the podcast is named for is a tough read bc he has a very brash āguy with a podcast and internet course for sellā vibe to him but he is genuinely the only āfinancial advice guruā that I trust and listening to his more recent episodes you can tell he has a firm understanding of societal factors that lead to financial hardship. whenever iām up to date on this one I can feel myself making smarter money decisions (sorry long description I do feel like he requires a lot of prefacing lol)
Apr 5, 2024
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š*Milk Street Radio ā cooking stories, advice, and recipes
*The Sporkful ā āitās not for foodies, itās for eatersā
*Keep It! ā pop culture takes + interviews
*10% Happier ā mindfulness and meditation
*On Being ā spirituality and interviews
*Wait Wait Donāt Tell Me (WWDTM) ā NPR funny news quiz panel show
*Maintenance Phase ā mythbusters for the diet & wellness industries
*Astrology of the Week Ahead ā Chani Nicholasā with weekly astrology deep dives
*Normal Gossip ā hilarious retellings Of strangersā gossip (not the most recent season thoughā¦..)
*The GIST of It ā womenās sports coverage
*Why Wonāt You Date Me? ā Nicole Byer is hilarious and interviews ppl
Oct 2, 2024
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š§darkness cut with humor in deep-dives on the worst people in history: behind the bastards
light, silly, hopeful, interesting facts: dear hank and john
current events/analyzing the media: on the media
fallen ancient societies: fall of civilizations
girl talk/big sister time: not for everyone
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š°you need an account but soo many treasures. old scanned newspapers - search for people, buildings, events of the past, etc. found out that my grandma apparently crashed into a parked cop car in NJ in the 50s lol. so many ridiculous vintage advertisements on each page too
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šStunning memoir. Absolutely immersive. Precise and heartbreaking writing by and about a woman who suffered her whole life and ultimately caused others to as well. Felt like a thrill and a privilege to live in the honest minutia of a real daily life in 1920s-50s Copenhagen, a world that was entirely unfamiliar to me previously. Bleak yet somehow sharply funny and delightful too!
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šŗhear me outā¦i drink, but i donāt want to have alcohol every day. yet most evenings after work i crave a cold bitter refreshing relaxing transition back into regular life. aka a beer. i realized that what iām craving isnāt even the buzz, just that ritual and the flavor i associate with it. soda is too sweet and hop water isnāt harsh enough. this brand is by far the closest iāve found to the actual beer taste, though itās not perfect. but totally suffices as an alternative 2 or 3 times a week.