Podcasts & Blogs I like

[Ismee]

I saw the one about shoes.

[Ruby]

Is it funny? I have just had a look at it on iTunes and it looks good. I was giving it a swerve as I had been reading some Feminist stuff recently and it was just making me feel bad all the time. I mean I shit on the patriarchy and everything but it can be a bit depressing being continually lambasted for not being intersectional enough.

[Ismee]

Yes, very funny. One of the hosts, Sofie Hagan, is a Danish comedian and is great but she has recently left the podcast. The other one is a comedian too.

[Ella77]

Do you know why she left, Is? I Googled but couldn't find a reason so maybe it's a quick break. They're in Melbourne right now, I think.

Yes, it's funny. Can be a bit worthy in parts but no worse than we can be here . They start every episode with "I'm a feminist, but ..." confessions of awful things they have done.

[Ismee]

She has started her own podcast called Made of Human (I've only listened to one episode so far) and I think she just got more popular and busier in her own right.

[Ella77]

Oh, so it's permanent, do you think ? Thanks.

[Ismee]

This was her announcement on the Guilty Feminist Facebook group. I used to follow it but it was a bit militant for me.

https://m.facebook.com/sofiehagen.komik ... 56/?type=3

[Marth]

I think it's really funny.

[Ismee]

The Facebook group?

[Marth]

No lol. Sorry. The podcast.

[Ismee]

Oh right. Yes, I think so too.

[Ella77]

I've been dithering with myself over going to their Leadership Conference in May (I know, who do I think I am ?). That's probably for a different thread though.

[Marth]

I've been dithering with myself over going to their Leadership Conference in May (I know, who do I think I am ?). That's probably for a different thread though.

You are Like a Boss!

(I loved their podcast on "bossy" )

[Ella77]

I haven't listened to that one yet but it's on the list. The issue I have with podcasts is that I listen to them when I'm trying to fall asleep, but they just get me all riled up and adrenaline-y. So basically I'm quite stupid .That or they make me wake up laughing, like the News Quiz.

(Do you think anybody goes to those conferences on their own? Have I just failed the entry test?)

[Montana]

You want Radio 4 classic dramas for falling asleep to .

I've been listening to bittersweetlife recommended upthread - after the first few episodes I jumped ahead to US election night. Uncomfortable but compelling listening - really brought back the shock, anguish and anxiety of that night.

[smalex]

https://www.missingrichardsimmons.com/

This got a good write up in the Guardian, I've listened to the first 5mins and it seemed good.

Has anyone listened to this? I've listened to 5 episodes.

It does kind of make me feel uncomfortable. I wondered if anyone else had listened and had thoughts on it?

[George]

I've been listening to it. I like it, I'm intrigued enough to keep listening (I think I've done four episodes). But I know what you mean about uncomfortable - it does feel intrusive at times.

I've been listening to lots of the Mortified podcast thanks to this thread. I listened to a very funny one the other night about Duran Duran.

[smalex]

Yes, I've got one left (next week) to listen to, so I'll carry on. But he's clearly alive and there's really no evidence this is anything other than a choice. He doesn't really owe anyone anything.

[smalex]

The Dollop dud an episode about Uber recently which I listened to today, it's fascinating. I mean I know they weren't a great company but oh my GOD. I implore you all to listen!

[Ella77]

They're such a scummy company*. I can't believe anybody still uses them.


* in my opinion