I used to overdose on politics and news podcasts. I deleted them all post election. What do I do now? Go all history podcasts? Audiobooks? If you love a podcast, let me know. Please and thanks. - ThreadSky

joelhelfire.bsky.social • 109 days ago

I used to overdose on politics and news podcasts. I deleted them all post election.

What do I do now? Go all history podcasts? Audiobooks?

If you love a podcast, let me know. Please and thanks.

Comments

eatthelurch.bsky.social•109 days ago

switch to audiobooks imo

i've replaced my podcast listening with books and i feel like it's more enriching

eatthelurch.bsky.social•109 days ago

having said that, planet money is hard to beat. great journalism while simultaneously covering various sectors and orgs of commerce.

crazyus.com•109 days ago

Planet Money is an excellent podcast.

crazyus.com•109 days ago

Great idea! My husband did this and is devouring books. I try to do this. Though often books lull me to sleep. 😴

eatthelurch.bsky.social•109 days ago

failing to see the issue here. we could all use more sleep.

crazyus.com•109 days ago

Good point. When I fly, I often put on a book and it does lull me to sleep. 😊

bryanth2o.bsky.social•109 days ago

Same

robware.bsky.social•109 days ago

I’m still listening to On the Media, It’s Been a Minute, and Bullseye — they’re podcasts I think, but I listen to them live on KUER

dyoung1993.bsky.social•109 days ago

History that doesn't suck (HTDS) is a pretty good podcast. If you enjoy movie (and TV/video game) music then The Soundtrack Show is a good one too.

jazzjargon.bsky.social•109 days ago

Do the opposite and escape reality by getting into fantasy books

crazyus.com•109 days ago

True Crime obviously 😅😂

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

crazyus.com•109 days ago

😉😉🫶😂

talkaranrhiod.com•109 days ago

If you're a gan of history podcasts, Hardcore History and Hardcore History Addendum are musts.

If you looking to laugh, Conan Obrien, How Did This Get Made, and Smartless are all great.

tomcocozza.bsky.social•109 days ago

If you like sports and humor, I highly recommend the PosCast.

yfangirlj.bsky.social•109 days ago

I have a few on feminism or relationships I can recommend 😌

And of course If Books Could Kill is a personal fave

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

hlakkiing.bsky.social•109 days ago

I did podcasts for a long time, only have a few I still listen to. I’ve almost completely switched to audiobooks. That being said, I still have a handful I could recommend.

I have a few that I would recommend. This one was good, both seasons were fascinating

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rachel-maddow-presents-ultra/id1647910854

hlakkiing.bsky.social•109 days ago

Also, for audiobooks check out the books I’ll be posting daily for the next little while. ‘Desert Solitaire’, the one from today, is one of my favorites to listen to

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

I already dropped my red pin on that. I’ll be adding it to my queue.

Thanks for the rec!

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

I had that one queued up by never got to it. For whatever reason.

hlakkiing.bsky.social•109 days ago

It gets heavy at points, but the seasons end positively, in a hopeful place, which I appreciate when a lot of stuff it discusses feels raw and poignant right now.

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

Random: Amy relations to Cochrans in Provo?

I grew up with a Corey…

hlakkiing.bsky.social•109 days ago

I have an uncle named Corry, but not from Provo and who I’d assume is much older than you. I don’t think that’s us.

descender421.bsky.social•109 days ago

paranormal or true crime podcasts. The Why Files if paranormal. And if you hate paranormal and true crime then please disregard this entire blue sky statement.

brittabee.bsky.social•109 days ago

Serialously and Murder in America.

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

Thank you!

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

I’ve never tried any of those. Gonna check em out. Thanks!

spencermusic.bsky.social•109 days ago

Not a podcast guy but if you like high fantasy Brandon Sanderson has some pretty incredible books!

chadcluff.bsky.social•109 days ago

And if you like Brandon Sanderson's stuff you can also try Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time. It's 15 books and finished!

spencermusic.bsky.social•109 days ago

Planning to do WoT once I get through the Stormlight Archive!

drewgoodman.bsky.social•109 days ago

Also, The Name of the Wind by Patrick Rothfuss.

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

I am long overdue for Wheel of Time. I have talked with soooo many people about it.

I should also do some Sanderson.

Normally I go boring (non-fiction).

chadcluff.bsky.social•109 days ago

I like non fiction too 😂

casdem.bsky.social•109 days ago

I’ve just been listening to music as I’m trying to change my media habits. But I need to get back into audiobooks.

purepolka.bsky.social•109 days ago

If you want a true crime podcast with last minute research, Canadian comedians, & episodes ranging from Bowser (from Mario) to Andrew Tate, I recommend Evil Men.

It’s mostly just three comedians trying to make each other laugh for 90 minutes. It’s a nice little hit of dopamine to start your day.

daniandi4.bsky.social•109 days ago

For light-hearted entertainment I recommend Judge John Hodgman. Just silly domestic disputes.

darthbender.bsky.social•109 days ago

If you’re into D&D at all, Tales from the Stinky Dragon is a fun listen.

casannhol2.bsky.social•109 days ago

I’m a sucker for a good audiobook! I just finished “The Coddling of the American Mind” and it was really good. Touches on politics, so might be a good way to ease out of political podcasts.

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

Yay! Love seeing you here.

And thanks!

casannhol2.bsky.social•109 days ago

Glad to be here! Still adjusting though 😅 old habits die hard.

aguilar46.github.io•109 days ago

A Podcast of Unnecessary Detail
The Anthropocene Reviewed

are pretty good

chiefwarder.bsky.social•109 days ago

StuffYouShouldKnow podcast is fantastic and has over a decades worth of episodes.

snowph.bsky.social•109 days ago

I’m a big fan of The Dig with Daniel Denvir. They do touch on politics but through a very interesting and smart historical lens!

postgamemalone.bsky.social•109 days ago

What if I told you about a podcast that had geeky numbers and a look behind the curtain?

jazzjargon.bsky.social•109 days ago

Does it sound like it’s filmed in a hotel bathtub???

robotshane.bsky.social•109 days ago

Does it have real fake drums at the start?

postgamemalone.bsky.social•109 days ago

It has all the eggs and all the bacon

markrussellpereira.bsky.social•109 days ago

Salt City Hoops does not sound like that, has some numbers, and I don't carry water for the team

jazzjargon.bsky.social•109 days ago

Yeah but do you have your own made up stat that’s really just another stat with a different name, a boat load of arrogance, and a million ads from a local car dealership????

postgamemalone.bsky.social•109 days ago

Yeah but the look behind lockes curtains is all we’re here for

bundial.bsky.social•109 days ago

But does it specialize in made-up stats that try unsuccessfully to make the team it covers seem much better than it is?

sallygirl.bsky.social•109 days ago

"Who Shat At My Wedding" is by two kiwi women and you will laugh your ass off!

sallygirl.bsky.social•109 days ago

Who Shat On The Floor At My Wedding

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-shat-on-the-floor-at-my-wedding-and-other-crimes/id1538165808

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

With a name like that!

sallygirl.bsky.social•109 days ago

You have to let me know if you listen. I'm obsessed with it. 😂

carbondated.bsky.social•109 days ago

You’re Dead To Me is an excellent history podcast. The host is from the UK and he brings on an expert and a comedian to discuss the subject. Very well done.

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

Thanks. I’m going to check it out.

ldsfn.bsky.social•109 days ago

I thought Fat Leonard was a good podcast
https://brazen.fm/podcasts/fat-leonard/

aprilcots.bsky.social•109 days ago

Books!!!

aureliawelde.bsky.social•109 days ago

Audiobooks is where it’s at

usujason.hippieceo.com•109 days ago

i binged the Algorithm podcast

icetech.bsky.social•109 days ago

I just listen to comedy podcasts... and read a lot of books, pretty much non stop. but fantasy, not history..

dcmcd.bsky.social•109 days ago

Come brew beer with me. That's been my replacement.

snowdropbooks2.bsky.social•109 days ago

4000 weeks is my going to bed 20 minute read/listen… as it provides interesting thoughts to ponder as I drift off…

bryanth2o.bsky.social•109 days ago

Audiobooks

allitude.bsky.social•109 days ago

do you have the Libby library app already?

joelhelfire.bsky.social•109 days ago

I used to… somewhere around here…

I listened to soooo many podcasts I stopped listening to books while driving. I think I need to change that.

allitude.bsky.social•109 days ago

i need to get back to that MO too!

juliagoolia9.bsky.social•109 days ago

Men and women alike have loved this podcast —

A comedy podcast where listeners can submit true but untraceable stories the stories are lighthearted and fun and the guests are awesome

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/normal-gossip/id1597761181