Staff Picks: Podcasts to Fall for this October
Did you know that one in four podcast listeners report learning about new podcasts through a recommendation from friends and family? A recent study from Edison and WYNC Studios confirms that word of mouth is indeed the leading method of discovery for pod fans while 78% are happy to make their recommendations of their own. We’re all for sharing too, so in honor of International Podcast Day on Saturday, September 30th, here’s what our team is listening to this fall.
Jackie — Client Services Coordinator
The Rigorous Podcast with Maurica Rodriguez
Comedian Yannis Pappas transforms into popular internet character “Maurica Rodriguez” who keeps it classy while looking for love in Westchester. This show is hilarious, especially if you’re a fellow New Yorker. Just don’t listen with your kids!
Find it here: Apple Podcasts
Annie — Marketing Manager
Clever Cookstr
Where has this show been all my life? Host Kara Rota’s ‘Bite-sized’ episodes offer great foodie tips from a wide range of chefs, bloggers, and cookbook authors. Anthony Bourdain was even a guest, so you know it’s legit.
Find it here: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | web
Ilwira — VP, Digital Sales Strategy
Talking in Circles with Laura Miller
Laura Miller is a cookbook author, YouTuber, and all around awesome female who’s not afraid to dive deep into the tough issues that affect women today. Laura gets real with her guests about mental health while maintaining a sense of humor.
Find it here: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | web
Becky — Digital Ad Ops Manager
Millionaire Murder
What really happened on June 13, 1996? Millionaire Murder is the story of Palm Beach millionaire Geraldine Pucillo and an exterminator named Kim Cain. A chilling mystery, just in time for Halloween.
Find it here: Apple Podcasts | web
Donelle — VP, Marketing & Client Solutions
On One with Angela Rye
Described as a podcast for the ‘woke and sophistiratchet’ CNN frequent commentator shares her unapologetic blackness, politics, current events and more with On One with Angela Rye. If you’re looking for a podcast that consistently keeps it real, this is the one for you.
Find it here: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | web
Stephanie — VP, Digital Content
Lovett or Leave It
Jon Lovett reviews the week in news with notable guests like Norman Lear, Ed Helms, and Sarah Silverman along with fun segments like ‘The Rant Wheel’, ‘Okay, Stop’, and ‘The Russia Stuff’. Plus, it’s recorded live in front of an audience for a totally new dynamic.
Find it here: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | web
Chris — Research & Client Services Director
The Pat McAfee Show Presented by Barstool Sports
Former NFL All-Pro player Pat McAfee and friends deliver opinions that you won’t hear anywhere else. It’s entertaining, intriguing, and informative content that gets me through my commute.
Find it here: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | web
Gina — Affiliate Marketing Director
WTF with Marc Maron
An oldie but a goodie, WTF with Marc Maron continues to captivate me with thoughtful and insightful interviews with fascinating guests. His library runs deep, so I suggest starting with one of my favorite episodes — his interview with movie director William Friedkin (of The Exorcist and The French Connection fame).
Find it here: Apple Podcasts | Stitcher | web
Looking for more resources to help fill your feed? Check these out too:
· Inside Podcasting — get pod suggestions delivered right to your inbox
· 60db — app that lets you personalize your stories
· Listen Notes — a pod search engine
