Top Society & Culture Episodes
Each month the Repod listeners vote on the best Society & Culture episodes on the month. To contribute to the charts download Repod and like 🧡 your favorite episodes.
The list of the top 10 Society & Culture episodes for June 2021 is compliled from Repod’s podcast app chart data. The list below is updated monthly, daily Society & Culture charts can be found inside the app.
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A Slight Change of PlansA Black Musician Takes on the KKKWhen a Black jazz musician meets a Klansman at a bar, his life takes a sudden turn. He ends up inspiring hundreds of people to leave white supremacist groups. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com...
"If you love Hidden Brain, then you’ll love this new pod, A Slight Change of Plans.
Dr. Maya Shankar discusses what motivates changes in our lives. She focuses on the stories behind life-altering changes - the how and why - and creates a wonderful exposé into the lives built from these challenges.
This episode features Daryl Davis and how a fateful encounter with a KKK member changed his life. "
"If you love Hidden Brain, then you’ll love this new pod, A Slight Change of Plans.
Dr. Maya Shankar discusses what motivates changes in our lives. She focuses on the stories behind life-altering changes - the how and why - and creates a wonderful exposé into the lives built from these challenges.
This episode features Daryl Davis and how a fateful encounter with a KKK member changed his life. "
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"In case anyone’s wondering, this is how you hook me into a show. Brilliant, engaging set-up to what sounds like it will be a really good show. I’m choosing not to binge it, even though I could on the app they mention, because I like taking a break to think about shows like this. "
"In case anyone’s wondering, this is how you hook me into a show. Brilliant, engaging set-up to what sounds like it will be a really good show. I’m choosing not to binge it, even though I could on the app they mention, because I like taking a break to think about shows like this. "
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WTF with Marc Maron PodcastEpisode 1215 - Hunter BidenMarc only knew Hunter Biden from what he saw in the news. He never heard him speak, he had no sense of who he really was, and he wasn’t sure he cared much about the troubled son of a President. Then he read Hunter Biden’s book. The sad, tragic, honest,...
"Hunter Biden on with Marc Maron, huh? Gotta tune in to this. "
"Hunter Biden on with Marc Maron, huh? Gotta tune in to this. "
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Dateline NBCConduct UnbecomingIn this Dateline classic, a family in Ontario, Canada returns home to discover some of their personal items are missing. Was it a random attack, or something more sinister? Keith Morrison reports. Originally aired on NBC on February 18, 2011....
"I like the way Dateline handled this case. They came at it from a different angle than most. Very good episode!"
"I like the way Dateline handled this case. They came at it from a different angle than most. Very good episode!"
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RadiolabThe Dirty Drug and the Ice Cream TubThis episode, a tale of a wonder drug that will make you wonder about way more than just drugs.
Doctor-reporter Avir Mitra follows the epic and fantastical journey of a molecule dug out of a distant patch of dirt that would go on to make billions of dollars, prolong millions of...
"Top 5 RadioLab episode for me! This felt like the RadioLab of old mixed in with the RadioLab of new. Recommended listening!"
"Top 5 RadioLab episode for me! This felt like the RadioLab of old mixed in with the RadioLab of new. Recommended listening!"
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"Powerful episode reminding us of the repeating media narratives and establishment reactions to an issue that we have the ability to solve. "
"Powerful episode reminding us of the repeating media narratives and establishment reactions to an issue that we have the ability to solve. "
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Behind the BastardsPart One: Dr. Phil Is Even Worse Than You Think And You Probably Think He SucksRobert is joined by Jamie Loftus to discuss Dr, Phil.FOOTNOTES:
https://www.statnews.com/2017/12/28/dr-phil-guests-say-show-risks-health-of-some-addicts/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/dr-phil-mcgraw-mental-health-danielle-bregoli
https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/analyze-this-6395801
https://www.drphil.com/about-dr-phil/
https://www.recordnet.com/article/20021017/a_life/310179982
https://grantland.com/features/dr-phil-wild-houston-tulsa-college-football-game/
https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/scaachikoul/dr-phil-mcgraw-mental-health-danielle-bregoli
https://en.newsner.com/celebrity/dr-phils-ex-wife-describes-her-years-together-with-him/
https://www.drphil.com/advice/dr-phils-ten-life-laws/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/dr-phil-life-laws_n_5734666
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"Dr. Phil is even worse than you thought. "
"Dr. Phil is even worse than you thought. "
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"Absolutely beautiful episode about humans, habits, and the brutal reality of life during covid. Cannot recommend enough ❤"
"Absolutely beautiful episode about humans, habits, and the brutal reality of life during covid. Cannot recommend enough ❤"
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How I Built This with Guy RazEleven Madison Park: Daniel HummDaniel Humm dropped out of school at 14 to become a competitive cyclist, and supported himself by cutting vegetables and making soup stock at fine restaurants in Switzerland. When he eventually realized he'd never become a world-class cyclist, he pivoted to the equally competitive world of fine dining, and soon...
"Eleven Madison Park making headlines today and Guy, has the inside scoop. As a vegetarian, I’m very excited to see this initiative (going ALL plant based) at one of the worlds top restaurants🍽"
"Eleven Madison Park making headlines today and Guy, has the inside scoop. As a vegetarian, I’m very excited to see this initiative (going ALL plant based) at one of the worlds top restaurants🍽"
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"GreAt episode! Thanks for the suggestion!!"
"GreAt episode! Thanks for the suggestion!!"
Editors Choice: Top Society & Culture Shows
With so many different podcasts to choose from, which ones are the best of the best? We've combed through the top podcast shows and have come up with a list of the best Society & Culture podcasts to listen to in 2020.
The list of the top 10 best Society & Culture podcasts of 2021 is a compilation of the editor’s choice + collaboration with the Repod community.
This American LifeThis American Life, hosted by the iconic Ira Glass, has been produced and aired on public radio since 1995. A journalistic non-fiction show showcasing fascinating stories about everything from coincidences to car dealerships to summer camp, the show manages to find a way to make pretty much any topic engaging. That’s probably why it’s won both a Peabody and a Pulitzer award. Each episode is about an hour long and available as a free podcast...
Stuff You Should KnowProduced and hosted by the staff of How Stuff Works, Stuff You Should Know, aka SYSK, dedicates each episode to teaching you about something you probably don’t know about. Each episode stands on its own, making it easy to pick a topic at random that interests you. And there is sure to be something that’ll tickle your fancy, as the podcast has dealt with everything from cheese and Barbie to tipping, pinball, and death. With...
TED Talks DailyA spin-off of the wildly successful TED talk format that features expert speakers on topics ranging from business to tech to science, TED Talks Daily brings you insights from the latest TED talks in podcast format. Hosted by journalist Elise Hu, this podcast show promises thought-provoking, mind-stretching, insight-inducing content to make you go “huh” or “wow” or even “whaaaat?”....
Freakonomics RadioA spin-off of the hit 2005 non-fiction book Freakonomics by Stephen Dubner and Stephen Levitt, this podcast covers socio-economic issues, but it’s way more interesting than it sounds, touching on topics that do and do not have an obvious connection to the economy. The podcast takes a deep dive into “the hidden side” of things like drugs, languages, income inequality, and what it’s like to be a CEO. Each episode features interviews with experts that...
99% InvisibleA collaboration between public radio and the American Institute of Architects in San Francisco, the 99% Invisible podcast seeks to expose the unseen aspects of design and architecture. Often including interviews with experts, the show opens your eyes to things you might tend to overlook or take for granted, like outdoor staircases and commemorative plaques, calling your attention to all of the thought and choices that go into the aspects of our everyday lives we...
RadiolabAnother public radio program that is also available for free as a podcast, *Radiolab* has been running since 2002. It focuses on topics in the philosophy and science realms but in an accessible and light-hearted way perfect for the podcast format. If you think you’re not into science, podcast hosts Jad Abumrad and Robert Krulwich may just be able to convince you otherwise. Each hour-long episode is innovative, stylized, and engaging, full of music and...
SerialThis true crime podcast is for the fully-fledged Stephen King lover. It’s perfect for people who have a penchant for crime, suspense, and thriller stories. This podcast show offers the very best of non-fiction drama. Sarah Koenig is no less of a natural storyteller and a skilled investigator. With her personality, it’s almost like being in these thrillers. It’s nearly impossible to ask for a better host....
CriminalThere’s no need to be an Einstein or a Sherlock to know what this podcast show is all about. Criminal tells gripping stories of non-fictional crime: the criminals, the victims, and just about every other character in between. Podcast host Phoebe Judge guides listeners, taking them through all the hurdles, the suspense, twists, and the details of the story. It’s time to get the detective caps on....
TED Radio HourDo you think Ted talks are inspiring? Then tune into Ted Radio Hour. Just imagine how beautiful the collaboration between Ted and National Public Radio must be. On Ted Radio Hour, they discuss a wide range of usage. Most times, the podcast episodes are usually before-hand released Ted content, only with a cherry on top. There's an after-session where Manoush Zomorodi interviews the speaker. Mostly, these conversations usually spill over into other life affairs. It's...
Travis Osterhaus | June 01, 2021
Selecting a new podcast isn't always easy as it depends on the style of the podcast, host, guests, length of the episode, whether it's an interview or a story, an episode or an entire series, topic at hand, and many other factors. You could waste lots of time randomly listening to podcasts or, with the help of the Repod community, explore the best Society & Culture podcasts as voted upon by the Repod community. Read on to discover podcast recommendations that we've organized by 1) the top episodes and 2) our pick for the top shows.
