The Pod Club

Welcoming Anna Sale to (the last episode of) The Pod Club! After a season filled with incredible recommendations, plenty of laughter and a few too many f bombs, it’s time to go out with a bang. There was only one person we wanted to have on as a guest for the final show… Anna Sale of Death, Sex & Money! The iconic host who is never afraid to go there joins host Jo Piazza to get a little uncomfortable in the best possible way. From orgasms that feel like “sunshine in your veins”’ to the January 6th Capitol Attack to the overwhelming dumpster fire of parenting, we finish out the Pod Club with an episode that has a little something for everyone. As we say adieu, we want to say thank you to all of our listeners. We hope we made your journey through the podcastverse just a little bit easier because as we always say, life is too short to listen to bad podcasts.  Anna’s Show:Death, Sex & MoneyHard Shows Mentioned:The 11th: LOVEWill be Wild Canary Childproof Abortion Resources: https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds) https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022 More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy  Summary of the SeasonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Noel King to The Pod Club! News fatigue is real. Constantly being reminded of the terrible things going on in our world is exhausting. That's why there's an art to delivering the news in a simple, honest, and entertaining way. Noel has mastered this art. She co-hosts Today, Explained, a news podcast that strikes the perfect balance: a sonic gem filled with topical information, on a daily basis, that doesn't leave you depressed and wanting to hide away from the world. For today’s episode, Noel takes a break from the persistent work of hosting a daily show to join Jo and talk about everything from how she fuels her brain, #awkward moments, and what she's listening to right now. Her recommendations are completely new to the Pod Club and include a variety of perspectives. Noel seeks out stories from many different angles—even ones she doesn’t agree with—and we can all learn from that. Because it’s not just about what you listen to, but also what you don’t. Noel’s Show:Today, Explained Shows Mentioned:EconTalkFall of CivilizationsBlocked and Reported Honestly with Bari Weiss For Colored Nerds (formerly The Nod) The Read  Abortion Resources:https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resourcesshoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortionhttps://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by statehttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteershttps://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the rulingplancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinethttps://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotlinehttps://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test stripshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth controlhttps://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add morehttps://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022-More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Bridget Todd to The Pod Club! Jo and OG podcaster Bridget go way back, like lawn chairs. In this week’s episode the two of them ask the question we've all been wondering: why every podcaster tries to impersonate Ira Glass when they first get started (themselves included). Bridget has been making groundbreaking podcasts since 2008. She describes her current show, There Are No Women On The Internet, as a “tech show if a tech show were hosted by Lizzo'' where each week she tells the story of technology through the voices of marginalized people. Bridget pushes boundaries and buttons in audio and on the Internet and she's not afraid to use her platform to push for social change in a deeply entertaining way.  Bridget’s Show:There Are No Girls On The Internet Shows Mentioned:Our NatureFlash Forward Being Seen Abortion Resources: https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds) https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022 More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar to The Pod Club! Each week on their show, The Important Things, Bobbi and Anjali hop on the mic to have candid conversations with guests about how to discover the ever elusive path to a happy and fulfilled life. Achieving fulfillment may seem like a tall task, but there is no one more qualified than these two. Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist, founder, four-time podcast host, and serial entrepreneur. Anjali Kumar is an incredible multi-hyphenate lawyer, author, and speaker. Together, they bring a wealth of experience that anyone can benefit from. This week, they are joining host Jo Piazza to share the important things to listen to. Whether it’s an elaborate catfish scheme, an in-depth interview with a successful entrepreneur, or poop talk, these three cover it all. Because at the end of the day, who doesn't want someone to tell them how to get a little closer to absolute happiness? Show:The Important Things Shows Mentioned:How I Built ThisSweet BobbyJust Enough FamilySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Kate Spencer & Doree Shafrir to The Pod Club! One day while sitting on the couch with a glass of rosé chatting about face serums, these ladies were inspired to record a podcast. They wanted to make a show that reflects what they and their peers actually talk about. With that, Forever 35 was born and it has been wildly successful ever since. Every week, Doree and Kate chat with a guest to figure out how to feel good in our crazy world and now they’re on The Pod Club to recommend the best self-care shows to listen to. Doree, Kate, and Jo give so many options because there really is a podcast for everything. Olympic swimming? Yep. Ham Radio? Yep. Anything you need, Doree and Kate have the solution and will make you feel better in the process.  Doree & Kate's Show:Forever35 Shows Mentioned:Maintenance PhaseThe Plot ThickensMinnie QuestionsThat Thing You Do The Viall Files See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Delilah to The Pod Club!  In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza is joined by radio legend and podcaster to talk about all the things from empathy to roller skating to the evolution of audio. America’s radio legend has probably gotten you through a breakup (or three) with her comforting advice and soothing voice. While she remains a pioneer in the radio world, Delilah joins Jo to talk about how she has adapted to the podcast landscape to bring us two new shows in the past few years. Hey, It’s Delilah is a 5-minute appetizer to the full meal show Love Someone with Delilah. Whether you are looking for advice, a laugh, or just an audio hug, this week’s episode has it all. Delilah’s Shows:Love SomeoneHey It’s DelilahSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Kate Kennedy to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza is joined by the chat show queen herself Kate Kennedy to, you know, chat. On her show Be There in Five, she chats with herself about everything from dating apps to the decision to have children to the seemingly lavish world of influencers. Today, she’s on The Pod Club to talk with Jo about the magical world of podcasting. Nothing is off limits as they discuss Kate’s favorite dating shows, how she stays up-to-date on pop culture, and most importantly, how she does the impossible: carries a show on her own without a cohost.  Kate’s Show: Be There in Five Shows Mentioned: Bitch SeshLas CulturistasEverything IconicGirls Gotta EatSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Ali Wentworth to The Pod Club! The actress, comedian, and host of Go Ask Ali is an interviewer who is not afraid to ask the hard hitting questions that everyone wants to know. But now, the tables are turned and it's time for Ali to answer Jo’s questions. Whether it’s about her favorite podcast or her opinion on cancel culture, she always delivers the truth. This episode will make you laugh, teach you something new (bet you didn’t know Alan Greenspan loves jazz music and a good dirty joke), and ultimately make you feel like you are sitting there with Jo and Ali as they chat on the couch. Ali’s Show:Go Ask Ali Shows Mentioned:FierceHysteriaSmartless In Plain Sight: Lady Bird JohnsonSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Claire & Erica to The Pod Club! We make so many choices in a single day that sometimes we just want to be told what to do, what to buy, what to listen to, what to eat. But recommendations, good recommendations are both an art and a science. Claire Mazur and Erika Cerulo, the hosts of the podcast A Thing Or Two are masters of the good recommendation. These best friends turn on their mics every week to tell us, in their words, “the next big thing when it is still a small thing.” This week, they are on The Pod Club to give a recommendation or two, or actually a lot of recommendations. From gossipy chat shows to series that feature the voices of older generations, Claire & Erica are sure to show you something new that will bring comfort to your daily listening.  Claire & Erica’s Show: A Thing or Two Shows Mentioned: Jam SessionCelebrity Book ClubEvery Outfit Keep It! 70 Over 70Call Your Grandmother Anything for SelenaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Allison Behringer to The Pod Club! Allison Behringer launched Bodies independently in 2018 and it is a testament to how honest stories can truly make a difference in peoples’ lives. Over 3 seasons Bodies has grown into this fascinating and moving collection of stories that empower people to understand their own bodies and advocate for themselves even when the medical establishment might brush them off. From STIs to painful sex to Autism Spectrum Disorder, every episode pulls back the curtain on what it's really like to have an unsolved health issue. Unfortunately, it’s not as easy as doctors on TV make it look. Our healthcare system is way more screwed up than that.   Allison’s Show: Bodies Shows Mentioned: Death, Sex, & Money This is Uncomfortable  Tulsa BurningSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Siena Jeakle and Lianna Holston to The Pod Club! Have you ever watched a classic film and been like “wait, was that bad?” Or told people that you’ve seen a classic flick that you actually haven’t just so they think you're classy? These questions prompted Siena and Lianna to start Tossed Popcorn, a show where they review the AFI's "100 Greatest American Movies Of All Time" (spoiler alert: they hate most of them). With this idea, they won iHeartMedia's Next Great Podcast competition in 2020. Now they are here on the Pod Club to update us on which films are actually worth watching and the surprising ways this project has empowered them to be more critical viewers. Of course, they bring some podcast recommendations too. Like we always say, life is too short to listen to bad podcasts AND to watch bad movies. Show: Tossed Popcorn Shows Mentioned: 70 over 70 Comfort Eating Off Menu Whistle Through The ShamrocksSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Freddie Prinze Jr. to The Pod Club! I’m sure you have heard of WWE (World Wrestling Entertainment, in case you haven’t) but have you heard of WWF? Wrestling with Freddie is Freddie Prinze Jr.’s new show where he sits down with other wrestling fanatics to pull back the curtain on what makes those matches so entertaining. Yes, the 90’s heartthrob now has a podcast about wrestling. Host Jo Pizza sits down with Freddie to learn how he became a wrestling fanatic. It’s a passion that starts in Puerto Rico, led him to his dream job as a writer for the WWE, and finally onto this very podcast.  Freddie’s Show: Wrestling with Freddie Shows Mentioned: Missing in Alaska Hey Babe!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Dana Schwartz to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, Jo Piazza is joined by the bestselling author and host of number one charting podcast, Noble Blood. When Dana randomly tweeted that she wanted to host a podcast about historical royals doing bad things, she didn’t expect iHeart to come banging down her door. A few shows and a couple years later, she’s here on The Pod Club talking about her extremely successful career. Dana’s most recent show, Haileywood, about the time Bruce Willis took over the town of Hailey, Idaho, let her apply that knack for historical gossip to the world of modern day celebrities. Listen to this week’s episode to hear her and Jo weigh in on the topic and to hear the absolutely adorable story of how Dana met the love of her life through a podcast.  Dana’s Shows: Noble Blood Haileywood Shows Mentioned: All Fantasy Everything WTF Blank CheckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Chris Garcia to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, comedian and new dad Chris Garcia joins host Jo Piazza to discuss what it's been like to unravel the magical world of children’s musician Raffi in his new show, Finding Raffi. Like Beyonce and Madonna, Raffi is a one name wonder. And for those who do not recognize him by his single moniker, you will most certainly recognize him by his music: Baby Beluga or Banana Phone, anyone? Chris shares his experience diving back into Raffi’s music as a father and how it has connected him to his family, brought him comfort in uncertain times, and taught him just how complex and impactful something as simple as children’s music can really be. Jo and Chris also discuss his 2019 podcast, Scattered, and how making these shows have helped Chris reflect on pivotal moments in his life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Tyler Measom and Liz Iacuzzi to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, leader - oops we mean host - Jo Piazza gabs about her obsession and guilty pleasure: cults. With fascinating stories and the eerie suspicion that we are all one charismatic date away from joining one, cults have become a hugely popular podcast topic. Yet Tyler and Liz approach things a little differently on their show, Was I In A Cult? As former cult members themselves, they focus on the subtle ways cults draw you in and tell the soul-stirring stories of people who were able to escape. Whether it's Peloton, Mormonism, or even the Pod Club,  this episode will have you thinking: Was I In A Cult?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Zibby Owens and Glory Edim to the Pod Club! In this week’s special episode, host Jo Piazza conducts not one but TWO interviews to scratch the surface of the book podcasting world. Host of Moms Don't Have Time to Read Books, Zibby Owens has interviewed over 950 authors throughout four years of making her show. She's become a must-stop on most publishing tours these days. When Zibby recommended Glory Edim's new podcast we decided to give her a call too. Glory, the founder of Well-Read Black Girl, has brought her vast community of writers and readers to the audio world. She celebrates the written word through conversations with women at the forefront of today’s culture. Zibby and Glory will make you want to put your phone down and curl up with a good book...after listening to their podcast recommendations of course. Zibby’s Show: Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books Glory’s Show: Well-Read Black Girl Shows Mentioned: Under the Influence What Should I Read Next? On BeingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Chelsea Clinton to The Pod Club! Before Women’s History Month ends, there was one person we needed to talk to -- Chelsea Clinton. Her podcast, In Fact, is in the middle of a special season highlighting trailblazing women across a variety of fields including Megan Rapinoe, Stella McCartney, and Kara Swisher. But this episode ended up bringing us so many surprises. Chelsea and host Jo Piazza talk about literally everything from bonding over having podcasts that feature women’s stories, to raising strong children, to eating Schnitzel by candlelight. Chelsea’s ties to the podcast world run deep: both of her parents, Hillary and Bill Clinton, host their own podcasts, and Chelsea has used podcasts to bond with her own children. She’s got lots of family friendly recommendations that might just save your sanity on the next long car ride.  Chelsea’s Show: In Fact Shows Mentioned: Fierce Why Am I Telling You This? You and Me Both Greeking Out  Grimm, Grimmer, Grimmest Story Pirates Forever AgoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming A.J. Daulerio to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza reconnects with an old friend to talk about scandal, recovery, society, mental health, and his excellent new podcast Really Good Shares. A.J. himself is no stranger to public scandal. While an editor at Deadspin, he got into a legal battle with Hulk Hogan which sent him into a downward spiral of addiction and suicidal ideations. Now in recovery, his newsletter The Small Bow and podcast Really Good Shares use the powerful medium of storytelling to share recovery stories and inspire people to look inward. Listen to this episode to hear more about how he got to where he is today and of course, to hear which podcasts help him continue to soothe his soul and find ways to make each day just a little bit better. A.J.’s Show: Really Good Shares Shows Mentioned: How Long Gone The Sarah Silverman Podcast A Thing or TwoSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Avery Trufelman to The Pod Club! Since starting her career in 2013, Avery has produced, hosted, and guest starred all over the podcast world. From work at 99% Invisible to her own series Nice Try!, her reporting on design has burst open our understanding of things we often take for granted in daily life. Whether you’re pondering if utopias are achievable or what the appropriate pocket size on a jacket might be, Avery has all the answers plus lots more questions. She’s also got podcast recommendations that are rich in sound and endlessly fascinating. You’ll want to dive right into all the shows we discuss, but be careful, you might find yourself shopping for bidets by the end of it. Avery’s Shows:Nice Try!Articles of InterestThe Cut99% InvisibleShows Mentioned:Love+RadioThe Paris ReviewThis American LifeBodies Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Jessica Szohr to the Pod Club! There are few things we love more than a blast from the past and a good TV podcast and today’s guest perfectly combines both. Jessica Szohr, who played Vanessa Abrams on Gossip Girl, spills some good tea on everything from reuniting the Gossip Girl crew after ten years to her favorite parenting podcasts to the warm and fuzzy feeling of nostalgia that the show brings to its diehard fans. At the end of the episode, Jessica turns the tables on Jo and asks for her best podcasting. Listen to hear the secret sauce revealed.  Her Show:XOXOShows Mentioned:A Thing or TwoUnruffledXOXO, Gossip Kings Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Brian Baumgartner to the Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza is joined by Brian, best known for playing Kevin Malone on The Office, to talk about his podcast Off the Beat. It’s about TV and what makes it great, but started out as a deep dive into how The Office became such a beloved show. The obsession with The Office spans all demographics and Brian is here to discuss how after over 15 years, the show is still hugely relevant, with Gen Z icons like Billie Eilish keeping love for the show alive. Listen to this hear why the world still needs podcasts about The Office, and to learn how true crime podcasts inspired the way Brian approached his show.Brian’s Show:Off the Beat with Brian Baumgartner (formerly Office Deep Dive)An Oral History of The OfficeShows Mentioned:Office Ladies Serial from Serial Productions and The New York Times CompanyTo Live and Die in LADolly Parton’s America Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Kelsey McKinney and Alex Sujong Laughlin to the Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza sits down with the host and the producer Normal Gossip to, you know, gossip. Ever since the pandemic left us bored at home, these two dreamed of filling our ears with the low stakes gossip of regular people. Now that the podcast is out, listen to hear how Kelsey and Alex learned to tell a perfect great gossip story and which podcasts inspired them in the process. Their Show:Normal GossipShows Mentioned:Who? WeeklyAnother RoundGame of RosesScam Goddess Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Sarah Marshall to The Pod Club! On the heels of her iHeart Podcast of the Year win for her show You’re Wrong About, Sarah joins host Jo Piazza to celebrate. For the last three years, Sarah has made it her work to correct the wrongs of the past. Listen to hear which deep dives have been among her favorites and to get recommendations that ensure you’ll stay right about podcasts. Sarah’s Shows:You’re Wrong AboutYou Are GoodShows mentioned:Decoder RingGoodfella’s MinuteTossed PopcornHeavyweight Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Nick Quah to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza sits down with a podcast pundit, oracle, wizard, Nicholas Quah. Listen to hear how podcasts became his niche all the way back in 2014 (the podcast “Stone Age''). Quah also shares the best podcast recommendations for all the new shows coming out right now and his favorites from last year. As the founder of Hot Pod News and the current podcast critic for Vulture, Quah gets podcasts like no one else and we are so lucky to have him join the club.Shows mentioned:This is DatingWild ThingsThe Big Hit showAack CastS***Hole CountryTime to Say GoodbyeNoble Blood Nick’s Website Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Lili Anolik to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza gets nostalgic with journalist and podcast host Lili Anolik. The two gossip about everything from porn stars to the drug-fueled eighties at a small liberal arts college in Vermont. As the host of podcasts that detail salacious scandals with Once Upon A Time… At Bennington College and Once Upon A Time… In the Valley, Lili leaves no topic off-limits. Her deep dive into the class of 1986 at Bennington college (a class that included literary great Donna Tartt, Jonathan Lethem and Bret Easton Ellis) is one of the best podcasts of last year and her pod recommendations are truly top notch. Lili’s Shows:Once Upon A Time… At Bennington CollegeOnce Upon A Time… In The ValleyShows mentioned:Rialto ReportLove is a CrimeBret Easton Ellis Show Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Nora McInerny to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza is joined by friend and host of Terrible, Thanks for Asking Nora McInerny to discuss her favorite podcasts. As a podcast listener since 2009 when shows were downloaded onto iPods, not streamed from an app, McInerny is the go-to person for this kind of advice. While her own podcast is often emotional and deep, Nora’s podcast recommendations cover all genres, with topics ranging from white collar crime, to Mother Teresa, and childless millennials. When Jo recommends Unread with Chris Stedman to Nora, they decide to have him on this episode too. Because why not? It's The Pod Club and we'll do whatever we want.Shows mentioned: Scam Goddess, "Hilaria hoax", "The Real Housewives of Scams, Shams and Fraud with Anna Hossnieh"The TurningBe There in Five, "Childless Millennials" Heavyweight, "Gregor"Nora’s Show:Terrible, Thanks for AskingChris’s Show: Unread Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Vicky Ward to The Pod Club! Some of the most compelling recent podcasts have taken a deep dive into ongoing trials to take us behind the story. In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza sits down with Ward, the longtime Vanity Fair investigative reporter and narrator of Chasing Ghislaine to discuss how her podcast was the perfect companion to coverage of the Ghislaine Maxwell trial. On a 19-year quest to understand Jeffrey Epstein’s wealth, influence, and “friendship” with Ghislaine Maxwell, Ward shares her first-hand interactions with the duo and hundreds of hours of interviews. We also spoke to journalist Tim Rohan about his seven-part series on Oscar Pistorius, False Idols. False Idol takes us back to 2013, back to Valentine's Day when the South African Paralympian Pistorius murdered his girlfriend Reeva Steenkamp. Rohan has constructed an intricate narrative that reminds us of the dangers of building men into gods and idols and the myriad ways they inevitably disappoint us.Vicky’s Show:Chasing GhislaineShows Mentioned:The DropoutAJC Breakdown Podcast, “The Ahmaud Arbery Case”False Idol Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Sam Sanders to The Pod Club! In the first Pod Club episode of 2022, host Jo Piazza sits down with the host of NPR’s It’s Been A Minute to talk about their personal podcast resolutions for the upcoming year. They also delve into a debate over Sam’s distaste for Cyndi Lauper’s synthesizer solo in “All Through The Night” that Jo just cannot get on board with. Listen to this week’s episode to get inspiration for your own podcast resolutions for 2022 and to weigh in on whether the synthesizer is the worst part of one of Cyndi Lauper's best songs.Sam’s Show:It’s Been A MinuteShows Mentioned:InvisibiliaSwitched on PopToday Explained!Audiogram: https://www.dropbox.com/s/l865w2e41sri6s9/TPC-Sam%20Sanders-audiogram%20%28Made%20by%20Headliner%29.mp4?dl=0  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Chuck Bryant to The Pod Club! Host Jo Piazza is joined by Stuff You Should Know co-host Chuck Bryant to determine what stuff we should be listening to. While most listeners tune into Stuff You Should Know to learn something, Chuck doesn't like podcasts that make him smarter. All he wants to do is laugh. And after this dumpster fire of a year who can blame him. Instead, Chuck recommends “silly”,“mindless” and hilarious podcasts to Jo in this week's episode. You are guaranteed to laugh through this episode, but the truth is you may actually still learn something new. Chuck’s Show: Stuff You Should Know Shows mentioned: Judge John Hodgeman U Talkin U2 2 Me Stay F Homekins  2 Dope Queens  Everything is Alive!   Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Janine Rubenstein to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode the host of PEOPLE Every Day joins host Jo Piazza to dish on all things celebrity podcasting. From the Office Ladies to Nicole Byer, Jo and Janine get into this serious debate: does being a celebrity make you an automatic varisity level podcaster? Listen to find their opinions on the topic, and on the infamous Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher debate over washing your kids that went viral after their appearance on Dax Shepard's Armchair Expert. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Jamie Loftus to The Pod Club! In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza sits down with Jamie, a hilarious comedian whose podcasts break down cultural niches in a truly unique way. From Aack Cast, all about how Cathy comics captured the zeitgeist of a generation of women, to Bechdel Cast, which deconstructs how women are portrayed in film to My Year in Mensa where she literally tests into Mensa and gives the genius club a run for their money, you can hear her genuine curiosity about every single subject. Jamie tells us about the shows she listens to to get inspired and we even get to recommend a brand new show to Jamie's line-up, Sounds Like A Cult. We also bring on Sounds Like a Cult Amanda Montell to get to the bottom of her obsession with cultish language and behavior. After a sneak peak inside all these shows, you’re guaranteed to leave with a little curiosity of your own.Listen to Jamie's shows:Aack CastMy Year In MensaLolita PodcastBechdel CastOther shows mentioned:Who WeeklySay MoreSounds Like a Cult: The Cult of Sororities and FraternitiesYou’re Wrong About  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcoming Malcolm Gladwell to The Pod Club! In our inaugural episode, the New York Times bestselling author of David & Goliath and Talking to Strangers discusses his podcast Revisionist History and explains why he had no choice but to dedicate three episodes of the podcast to fixing everything that is wrong with the Little Mermaid. We also delve into his innovative audiobook, Miracle and Wonder, an intimate biography of Paul Simon and dish about the exciting projects to come at his audio company, Pushkin Industries.Shows mentioned:Revisionist History: "Analysis, Parapraxis, Elvis"Revisionist History: "The Little Mermaid" Miracle & WonderLiar's Poker Project (out February 8th, 2022) Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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