Top Society & Culture Episodes
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The list of the top 10 Society & Culture episodes for December 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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How I Built This with Guy RazDude Perfect: Cory Cotton and Tyler ToneyAs Texas A&M students in the mid 2000's, Cory Cotton, Tyler Toney and their housemates spent countless hours playing hockey in the living room and attempting trick shots in the backyard. A spontaneous bet over a sandwich led the guys to make a video montage of outrageous basketball shots, which...
"This was such a fun episode- I love dude perfect videos, so it was fun to hear their whole background. I especially appreciated Guy’s thoughtful questions about their faith and how that impacts their work. Guy is an incredible question asker 👏🏻"
"This was such a fun episode- I love dude perfect videos, so it was fun to hear their whole background. I especially appreciated Guy’s thoughtful questions about their faith and how that impacts their work. Guy is an incredible question asker 👏🏻"
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How I Built This with Guy RazKAYAK: Paul EnglishPaul English is a perpetual founder. Since high school, he's started 3 philanthropies and 8 companies—ranging from e-commerce, to gaming, to GetHuman, a site that helps users access human customer support. His best-known venture is probably KAYAK, a travel website launched in 2004 over two gin-and-tonics with co-founder Steve Hafner....
"Great ep w/ kayak.com founder Paul English. It always amazes me how people can start and build multiple successful companies. Meanwhile I’m over here working on a free social podcast app 😂"
"Great ep w/ kayak.com founder Paul English. It always amazes me how people can start and build multiple successful companies. Meanwhile I’m over here working on a free social podcast app 😂"
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Heavyweight#39 StephenThis is the second and final part of last week’s episode. So if you’ve not yet heard the episode “Justine,” go back and listen to that first.CreditsHeavyweight is hosted and produced by Jonathan Goldstein.This episode was produced by senior producer Kalila Holt, along with Stevie Lane and Mohini Madgavkar.Special thanks...
"Damn! Wow. You can’t make this stuff up. Real life is more wild than you can ever imagine. My heart goes out to this family "
"Damn! Wow. You can’t make this stuff up. Real life is more wild than you can ever imagine. My heart goes out to this family "
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How I Built This with Guy RazAudible: Don KatzBefore mp3 players came along in the mid 1990's, listening to audiobooks was a pain. The number of titles was tiny, narration was dull, and if you wanted to listen on the go, you had to juggle a bunch of clunky cassettes. Don Katz faced these frustrations every day while...
"I had no idea that Audible came out with a audio device in the 90s that predates the iPod by like 7 years. Ahead of the game. "
"I had no idea that Audible came out with a audio device in the 90s that predates the iPod by like 7 years. Ahead of the game. "
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The Journal.The Facebook Files, Part 1: The WhitelistThe Facebook Files, an investigative series from The Wall Street Journal, dives into an extensive array of internal Facebook documents, giving an unparalleled look inside the social media giant. In our first episode, WSJ's Jeff Horwitz explains how high-profile users from celebrities to politicians are shielded from the site's rules...
"I listened to this ep last week before I knew anything. Now with things coming out, perhaps I will continue. "
"I listened to this ep last week before I knew anything. Now with things coming out, perhaps I will continue. "
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Recode DailyTikTok's fictional influencersA tech company has created a slate of scripted influencers, each with their own storylines. But how is anyone supposed to tell the difference between what’s real and what isn’t? Vox's Rebecca Jennings (@rebexxxxa) explains.Today's episode was produced by Alan Rodriguex Espinoza (@ardzes), engineered by Cristian Ayala and hosted by...
"Something about this seems so black mirror "
"Something about this seems so black mirror "
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Far From HomeHow did I end up here?When you travel, it’s inevitable that you’ll occasionally have weird or random experiences, where you might have certain expectations before you arrive at a place, but then you’re totally thrown for a loop. Sometimes it’s frustrating, and other times it ends up being a pleasant surprise, but either way, it’s...
"Producing a travel podcast when I haven’t been able to travel has been a bit challenging at times. I’ve been slowly releasing material from my archives, and I’ve also occasionally showcased stories from other travelers, like in my latest episode. For those who’ve heard it, what do all of you think of this format? Does it still interest you, or do you really prefer stories reported on location?"
"Producing a travel podcast when I haven’t been able to travel has been a bit challenging at times. I’ve been slowly releasing material from my archives, and I’ve also occasionally showcased stories from other travelers, like in my latest episode. For those who’ve heard it, what do all of you think of this format? Does it still interest you, or do you really prefer stories reported on location?"
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Hidden BrainWhere Happiness HidesWe all think we know what will make us happy: more money. A better job. Love. But psychologist Sonja Lyubomirsky says happiness doesn't necessarily work like that. This week, we explore why happiness often slips through our fingers, and how to savor — and stretch out — our joys.
If...
"What makes us happy? When are we happy enough and how do we maximize our own happiness?
Hidden Brain brings the science behind happiness and how we can adapt to the feeling of being happy. Hedonic adaptation can help us cope with our daily routine, but also sap the joy from our relationships. If you’re curious to how you may be adapting to your own happiness, then give this episode a listen.
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"What makes us happy? When are we happy enough and how do we maximize our own happiness?
Hidden Brain brings the science behind happiness and how we can adapt to the feeling of being happy. Hedonic adaptation can help us cope with our daily routine, but also sap the joy from our relationships. If you’re curious to how you may be adapting to your own happiness, then give this episode a listen.
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Life KitInbox Zero Isn't The Goal Anymore. Try Inbox InfinityUnread emails can be a source of anxiety for a lot of people. So instead of trying to read, filter or delete everything in your inbox, what if you just ignored it?In this episode, New York Times technology reporter Taylor Lorenz shares how spending less time on email and changing...
"I’m curious how they got in touch with Taylor Lorenz to join the show — did they email her? 😂"
"I’m curious how they got in touch with Taylor Lorenz to join the show — did they email her? 😂"
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Imaginary WorldsThe Ecology of DuneFrank Herbert’s Dune has been hailed as a pioneer of environmental science fiction, where the Fremen on the planet of Arakkis, have had to adapt to extreme weather conditions through technology and culture. I talk with Ian Schoenherr, the son of illustrator John Schoenherr, about how his father and Frank...
"Dune’s movie releases on October 22nd, so take the time to learn about the man behind the books.
This episode of imaginary worlds covers Frank Herbert’s philosophy and environmentalism and it’s a fascinating ride.
The host also makes a great point about how Dune may be a foreshadowing of problems in the future due to climate change. In the least, fog catchers sound like an awesome tool."
"Dune’s movie releases on October 22nd, so take the time to learn about the man behind the books.
This episode of imaginary worlds covers Frank Herbert’s philosophy and environmentalism and it’s a fascinating ride.
The host also makes a great point about how Dune may be a foreshadowing of problems in the future due to climate change. In the least, fog catchers sound like an awesome tool."
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...
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...
InvisibiliaAlix Spiegel and Hanna Rosin take the audience on ever exciting adventures revolving around the unseen things that shape the seen world. What do the words “karma” and “fate” mean? Is there any truth to their meanings? Are there things that defy science? Here's where to have a field day. Join the two friendly podcast hosts for an exploration of all things unseen and supernatural. Lock all doors first!...
Travis Osterhaus | December 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.
