Top 6 Podcasts to tune into in November 2019

akshita sharma
PodMiners
Published in
4 min readNov 15, 2019

2019 has been a great year for podcasters as the artform has regained its identity with more than 100 million listeners worldwide.

If we look at Google Trends results, the word “podcasts” has been creating a buzz all around the year.

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That’s the thing with podcasts, they offer an unmatched insight into the podcasters opinion and life, like no other form of entertainment.

Having said enough, let’s look at our top 10 list of podcasts for November 2019.

Why Won’t You Date Me?

Take on this rollercoaster ride with Nicole Byer as she un-subtly comments on the modern dating scene. In her views, dating is nothing that is used to be and we are to blame! She explores a number of avenues in the dating market such as marriage, divorce and pretentious relationships. If you find yourself a part of the dating struggle, Byer is one to turn to. Just FYI, she is anything but reluctant in her description.

The Alarmist

History’s most treasured possessions are not all successes but many failures too. That’s what The Alarmist talks about. In case you’ve never heard of the McDonald’s coffee lawsuit, you’ll get to know about it here. Host dissects the turn of events and humorously informs you about the greatest fiascos humanity has (or hasn’t yet) witnessed. This one sits well in the comedy scene and poignantly asks; who to blame?

In the Dark

Fans of true crime genre unite! If you liked Serial, there’s a high probability that you’ll want to listen to In the Dark. Just like the former, the podcast is hosted by an investigative journalist, Madeleine Baran who digs out the nitty-gritty of crime cases. The length and breadth that the podcast covers is nothing short of riveting for the listener! Glue your ears now to it, if you’re a crime-head.

Decoder Ring

Life hides in the mundanities and Decoder Ring is one place to explore them. If you think you’ve been riding the hype wave a bit too much, this podcast will help you close the gap between you and the ordinary. The host talks things as random as pillows to ice cream trucks. No matter how casual that may seem, the listeners enjoy how the show is presented. It’s a fun, relaxed way to lay low on your weekends.

Carl ‘Podcast Gym’ Munson

Are you an aspiring podcaster? Carl Munson has taken it upon himself to help you dodge the tides of the podcasting world with his “Podcast Gym”. He talks about how you can get better at podcasting and increase your popularity. Everything from “Podcrastination” to tips and tricks is available in his informational series. You can start listening to it now on the PodMiners platform.

10 Things That Scare Me

When was the last time you explained your fears to someone? Can’t remember? You’re not alone. This podcast talks of all those fears that keep people up at night and make their head swim in the day. From those little insecurities to full-blown phobias, the podcast is a nice and warm corner to feel understood. The host is careful in the approach and has given great attention to the detail.

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