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 October 2022 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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Ghostlore of Hawaii: Paranormal ParadiseEp. 22: Hawaii’s Unsolved MysteriesNote: For best listener experience, headphones are suggested but not required.
Aloha Ghostlorians!
I'm so happy to announce that July 9th marks the one year anniversary of the Ghostlore of Hawaii Podcast's reception. Thank you to everyone for all your support. I wouldn't have made it this far without you!
After many requests,...
"Unsolved mysteries always strike a middle ground between the creepy and curious, and the stories here are no exception.
I haven’t heard of the Sarah Joe case, but it’s left me fascinated about what did happen.
Also the final story is pretty disturbing. I wonder if there will ever be any progress on that case cause it is just down right unsettling the more you think on it. "
"Unsolved mysteries always strike a middle ground between the creepy and curious, and the stories here are no exception.
I haven’t heard of the Sarah Joe case, but it’s left me fascinated about what did happen.
Also the final story is pretty disturbing. I wonder if there will ever be any progress on that case cause it is just down right unsettling the more you think on it. "
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Out Alive from BACKPACKERThe Thai Cave RescueFor more than two weeks in 2018, the entire world was gripped by nonstop news coverage of the effort to rescue 12 boys and their coach from deep inside Tham Luang Nang Non cave in Northern Thailand where they were trapped by rising flood water. In this special episode of...
"This story never ceases to amaze me. Truly truly incredible what they were able to do. Even knowing the ending, I was still on the edge of my seat! I now want to read the lead divers book! "
"This story never ceases to amaze me. Truly truly incredible what they were able to do. Even knowing the ending, I was still on the edge of my seat! I now want to read the lead divers book! "
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"I can’t imagine having an accident like this but having no recollection.
Wild! "
"I can’t imagine having an accident like this but having no recollection.
Wild! "
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The 11thUnsent LettersTwo stories of people writing letters but never sending them. A grown brother and sister discover a stack of notebooks left behind by their late father, filled with letters written to them when they were children. And a woman writes letters for a year to process an incredible and devastating...
"Holy moly. Such a good episode 💖"
"Holy moly. Such a good episode 💖"
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Out Alive from BACKPACKERA Rabid Animal AttackedWe've learned a lot since we first started Out Alive, and the lessons have surprised us. Certainly, we've been indoctrinated to always tell someone where we're going and when to expect us, and as editors of Backpacker, we know all about the ten essentials. But the lesson we keep coming...
"Dang this was an intense one- as someone who has a young child and enjoys to hike, this makes me really want to learn more about animal safety! "
"Dang this was an intense one- as someone who has a young child and enjoys to hike, this makes me really want to learn more about animal safety! "
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A Slight Change of PlansThe Science of MotivationYou can follow the show at @DrMayaShankar on Instagram.
Dr. Ayelet Fishbach is a professor of psychology, and an expert on the science of motivation. She'll teach us how to set smarter goals, and give us science-based strategies to help us reach them.
If you’d like to keep up with the most...
"I love behavior science, and during my studies, I was always taught that motivation is a fleeting and untrustworthy source of productivity.
Well, for anyone like me who’s obsessed with how to be more productive and happy, I highly recommend this episode because it teaches you how to build and encourage motivation to be a useful source for you. "
"I love behavior science, and during my studies, I was always taught that motivation is a fleeting and untrustworthy source of productivity.
Well, for anyone like me who’s obsessed with how to be more productive and happy, I highly recommend this episode because it teaches you how to build and encourage motivation to be a useful source for you. "
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"What's your go-to karaoke song???
Mine is 'Islands in the Stream' with anyone who will indulge me, can't really go wrong with it! "
"What's your go-to karaoke song???
Mine is 'Islands in the Stream' with anyone who will indulge me, can't really go wrong with it! "
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How I Built This with Guy RazNoom: Saeju JeongWhen Saeju Jeong moved from South Korea to the U.S. in his mid-20's, he barely knew anyone, didn't speak much English, and had only $5,000 in savings. Today, he's the CEO of Noom, one of the most popular weight loss/wellness apps in the U.S. Inspired by his late father—a doctor...
"Great story how Noom changed their business strategy and the psychology of food to loose weight and stay healthy "
"Great story how Noom changed their business strategy and the psychology of food to loose weight and stay healthy "
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"This is easily one of my favorite episodes of Ghostlore.
Haunted Hospital stories already have a special flair of terror them, and Jared adds his unique blend of comedy and creepy to the mix.
I also wanted to highlight the storytelling here because I loved it. With headphones on, it was a creepy, informative, and immersive experience."
"This is easily one of my favorite episodes of Ghostlore.
Haunted Hospital stories already have a special flair of terror them, and Jared adds his unique blend of comedy and creepy to the mix.
I also wanted to highlight the storytelling here because I loved it. With headphones on, it was a creepy, informative, and immersive experience."
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 2022 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 | October 01, 2022
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.
