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 February 2023 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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OtherworldEpisode 8: My Brother's KeeperWhen Jon was growing up, his older brother Andy was his best friend. He was known to go around town with him like a sidekick. One night they were driving to the movies when they were hit by a drunk driver. Jon joins us on this episode to talk about...
"Wow! New favorite podcast. A friend just recommended this podcast and I’m very grateful for the recommendation. Very good. "
"Wow! New favorite podcast. A friend just recommended this podcast and I’m very grateful for the recommendation. Very good. "
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America DissectedDo you shower too much? with Dr. James HamblinWhat would happen if you just … stopped showering? After all, we spend way more time washing than our ancestors ever did. Abdul reflects on the way the soap industry has created demand for its products by playing on our insecurities. Then he interviews Dr. James Hamblin, a preventive medicine...
"YES!! I was very excited to see this topic in the title and the episode did not disappoint. I have not washed my face with soap in 10+ years, I use a mix of oils and use an herbal scrub I make. I also only use Dr. Bronners soap on my body. I haven’t purchased new shampoo or conditioner bottles in 10+ years (I use bars). I also don’t use location I use coconut oil or coco butter. Drink water! "
"YES!! I was very excited to see this topic in the title and the episode did not disappoint. I have not washed my face with soap in 10+ years, I use a mix of oils and use an herbal scrub I make. I also only use Dr. Bronners soap on my body. I haven’t purchased new shampoo or conditioner bottles in 10+ years (I use bars). I also don’t use location I use coconut oil or coco butter. Drink water! "
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Heavyweight#40 Barbara Part 1: Barbara ShuttThe new season of Heavyweight is out now, and to celebrate, we are re-releasing episodes from Season 6.In 1968, Jonathan’s mother-in-law Becky spent one of the best summers of her life with a woman named Barbara. But then they never spoke again. Now, over fifty years later, Becky learns something about...
"Wow. Not sure I’ve ever gasped as loud as I did in this episode. Idk how this show does it, it is incredible "
"Wow. Not sure I’ve ever gasped as loud as I did in this episode. Idk how this show does it, it is incredible "
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Hard ForkLife Under Musk: Two Twitter Employees Speak Out“We cross our fingers and hope to make it through another day.” Twitter hasn’t spoken publicly since Elon Musk bought the company a week ago. But inside, employees describe a mood of fear, chaos, stress and bizarre requests to print out code.Additional Resources:Members of Elon Musk’s inner circle, including the...
"I’m losing less and less optimism for the platform by the day. Musk has until my 90 day trial of checkmark for me to reconsider. What a crazy first week, this is a good summary of events. "
"I’m losing less and less optimism for the platform by the day. Musk has until my 90 day trial of checkmark for me to reconsider. What a crazy first week, this is a good summary of events. "
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The Dirtbag DiariesThe Zars Brothers5 years apart, Levin and Tilden Zars are wiry, rugged, and maddeningly strong on mountain bikes. They have scars to prove a childhood of egging each other on, and finesse to prove they've never let each other stay down after a fall. Through the ups and downs, the sends and...
"Their “accents” were too funny to me and this made me want to have siblings! #onlychildlife"
"Their “accents” were too funny to me and this made me want to have siblings! #onlychildlife"
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Out Alive from BACKPACKERA 13-Year-Old Saves His Dad’s LifeWhen Charlie Finlayson was just 13 and alone with his dad David deep in the backcountry, his father suffered a horrific injury. But Charlie, despite being forced to make decisions way beyond his age and experience, never doubted that his father could survive and that he could help him. Thanks...
"3 new episodes?! Early Christmas gift 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻"
"3 new episodes?! Early Christmas gift 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻"
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Dumb People with Terrible IdeasElon Musk Part 1Elon Musk is the richest man in the world. He's also weird as heck. And while we all appreciate his unique perspective, we should *ALSO* appreciate that a really smart guy can also be a grade-A a**hole. Dude acts like he invented electricity, that's wack though, yo?Co-written by TeeJay...
"We put out this part 1 on Elon last week and boyyyy he’s giving us no shortage of material for part 2. Looking forward to sharing the second installment with y’all soon! "
"We put out this part 1 on Elon last week and boyyyy he’s giving us no shortage of material for part 2. Looking forward to sharing the second installment with y’all soon! "
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Fresh Air'White Lotus' Creator Mike WhiteAs the second season of HBO's The White Lotus comes to a close, creator Mike White reflects on how it examines the dark side of sex, and how at its heart is a mix of Laverne & Shirley, Fantasy Island and Survivor. Also, Ken Tucker shares three songs that grapple...
"Omg what a sweet episode about Mike White and the creating of White Lotus. "
"Omg what a sweet episode about Mike White and the creating of White Lotus. "
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The Viall FilesE508 Victoria and Greg Tell AllWelcome back to The Viall Files: Freestyle Edition! Today we are joined by Victoria Fuller and Greg Grippo to get the latest on their relationship and to address all the questions and drama around the Bachelor In Paradise Reunion, Victoria and Johnny’s breakup, and Greg’s “rekindling” with Victoria. We get...
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One Year1942: The Day the Music StoppedOn Aug. 1, 1942, the nation’s recording studios went silent. Musicians were fed up with the new technologies threatening their livelihoods, so they refused to record until they got their fair share. This week, Evan Chung explores one of the most consequential labor actions of the 20th century, and how...
"This episode is so good. Turned out musicians always struggled because of the advancement of technology. Incredibly fun and informative episode. I love it"
"This episode is so good. Turned out musicians always struggled because of the advancement of technology. Incredibly fun and informative episode. I love it"
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 2023 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?”....
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...
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...
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 | February 01, 2023
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.
