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What we’re listening to: team podcast recommendations

Podcast recommendations by and for book lovers—but these great podcast recs aren't all about the books.

One of our team members recently took to Slack and asked for podcast recommendations. As the suggestions came pouring in, we thought the Modern Mrs Darcy community might enjoy some fresh recs too so we’ve compiled a selection of them for you here.

Besides What Should I Read Next (*wink*), I’d love to hear what podcasts you recommend. Please share yours in the comments section!

Anne:

Normal Gossip
I first listened to this on a solo road trip last fall and I’ve thought of it as my go-to travel podcast ever since. Each week host Kelsey McKinney (author of God Spare the Girls) shares one juicy morsel of gossip—about regular people you don’t know and will never meet—with a guest, unspooling a listener-sourced (but always anonymized) story in real time to get her guest’s live reaction. A voyeuristic delight.

Shameless Acquisition Target
This is longtime industry insider Laura Mayer’s decidedly meta attempt to understand how value is created in podcasting and entertainment by embarking on a real-time experiment to create and sell her own show. If you want to understand the business of podcasting and its recent boom, this is the show for you: it’s very much focused on the realities of the current podcasting landscape.

Slate’s Working
I appreciate learning how the things I love get made—novels, tv shows, hosiery, recipes—which makes this a fun podcast to dip into occasionally: I’ve especially enjoyed episodes with the Liberty Puzzles designer, the Normal Gossip producer, and the Abbott Elementary writer.

Baylee:

Business Accelerator 
Michael Hyatt and Megan Hyatt Miller (Founder and CEO of Full Focus, respectively) share insights on personal productivity, team leadership, and business strategy built on decades of combined experience. I’ve gleaned plenty of best practices from these two that I’ve leveraged in multiple roles. 

Over Under Achievers
Sports talk—but in, like, a fun way. Knox McCoy, friend of WSIRN, is joined by Jason Waterfalls to talk football coach drama, how to be a decent person at Disney World, fake podcast ads for mundane things, and more, all through the lens of overs/unders. 

The Big Boo Cast
Two southern moms chatting about what they watched and ate this week, what their kids are up to, and generally breaking down SEC football when it’s the season to do so. Whenever I listen to Sophie and Melanie, I feel like I’m having coffee with a couple of friends. 

Brigid:

Good Job, Brain!
If you love Jeopardy and playing Trivial Pursuit, this is the podcast for you! Each episode has themed trivia questions and interesting facts on various fun topics hosted by a group of wonderful pub quiz friends. It’s delightfully nerdy and educational!

Bad on Paper
Hosts Becca Freeman and Olivia Muenter have fabulous banter about books, movies/TV, creative work life, travel, and products. (Bonus: host Becca Freeman has a series of fictional romcom podcasts titled Showmance, Honeymoon for One, and Vote for Love.)

Pop Culture Happy Hour
This NPR daily entertainment podcast is fabulous. I love to scroll through their feed to see what shows, movies, music, and topics are making them happy! It has some great in-depth special series and I especially enjoy that they have a variety of time lengths on their episodes.

Mystery Show
An OLDIE but if you never listened to this magical and heart-touching series from host Starlee Kine, I HIGHLY recommend it. It makes you feel wonder for the world and joy! With only 6 episodes, Mystery Show was gone too soon. “Case #3 Belt Buckle” is my absolute favorite podcast episode ever!

Chelsey:

The Stacks Podcast
Traci shares in-depth conversations with readers and authors, occasionally discussing a specific book with them for The Stacks book club. I marvel at Traci’s interview skills. She manages to spark debates, probe hot social topics, and make snacking into an art form in about one hour. Her personal reading style features lots of nonfiction, which I find refreshing and rare in the book podcast world—but there is something for every reader as Traci brings on authors from all genres: poetry, literary fiction, investigative journalism, and more.

From the Front Porch with Annie B. Jones
When I need warm and cozy vibes, I tune in to this podcast. Annie B. Jones, one of my favorite Kathleen-Kelly-like booksellers, shares her monthly reading recaps, upcoming new releases, and literary advice in a way that makes listeners feel like they’ve just entered The Bookshelf to sit in a comfy chair and chat for a while. Annie’s recommendations often top my TBR (or pre-order) list, and you can feel her enthusiasm for books and reading over the airwaves. Her bookstore staffers often join for seasonal preview episodes or best book of the year recaps, contributing to the atmosphere of bookish and nerdy camaraderie. (Brigid also recommends this one!)

The Ezra Klein Show
Although I appreciate Klein’s political curiosity and commentary, I really adore how he brings his unabashed love of books and reading to the show with both authors and literacy experts as special guests. His conversation with Maryanne Wolf, author of Reader, Come Home: The Reading Brain in a Digital World, blew my mind. Their thoughts on focus, skimming, empathy, and critical analysis inspired me as a reader, teacher, writer, and mother. All of my 2023 reading intentions will link back to this episode, and I’ve been sharing it with friends every chance I get. (I’d love to hear your thoughts if you listen!)

Donna:

Literally! with Rob Lowe
Rob Lowe has been an actor for a long time so he “literally” knows everyone. When he is interviewing other celebrities on his show you don’t get the usual rehearsed types of answers; instead, it’s more like two friends catching up and the personal conversations often surprise me. For example, he and Ralph Macchio talking about their auditions for the 1983 movie The Outsiders is a conversation you won’t hear anywhere else.

The Town with Matt Belloni
I’m a huge fan of all things entertainment-related like movies, streaming, books, and music, and I think that’s why I’m so fascinated by the business side of the entertainment industry. Host Matt Belloni is a Hollywood insider who worked at The Hollywood Reporter for 14 years so he has a lot of contacts and an interesting perspective. These episode titles will give you an idea of what the podcast covers: “The Summer Box Office Reckoning”, “Should Disney Sell ESPN”, and “The Streaming Year-End Review”. I could talk about this stuff all day!

Ginger:

Aria Code
Take one musician best known for her bluegrass banjo playing host plus the best bits of any opera: the arias. Opera lovers know that the arias of an opera are the equivalent of the hit single on an album—they’re the heart and soul, the song that’s going to get stuck in your head, and probably the ones you’ve heard on the occasional movie soundtrack. Even if you’re not an opera lover, the way Rhiannon Giddens examines each song through its history, most famous performances, and human nature is riveting. For fans of: This American Life, in that both podcasts let you in on worlds you didn’t even know you were interested in.

Gatecrashers Podcast
If you ever filled out a college application, you were a product of the ripple effects of antisemitism in the Ivy League. Practices that we accept today as part of the process often had their beginnings in discrimination. Gatecrashers asks questions without easy answers, and is highly entertaining while it’s at it. Despite the heavy topic, the hosts inject humor throughout (you’re going to want to know about that “dirty bicker”). For fans of: true crime podcasts, without the gore.

The Daily Poem
Short and sweet. One poem a day, from the classics to modern poetry, with just the smallest amount of exposition to add to your enjoyment. For fans of: audiobooks and the reader that thinks, I really should read more poetry, but doesn’t know where to start.

1 Sealed Letter
Even if you’re not a snail mail user yourself, this gentle podcast is a deep dive into this almost-lost art form. You’ll find yourself thinking: I had no idea there was so much to it. My favorite episode this year explored how to write a condolence letter, practical tips I hope I don’t need anytime soon, but filed away for the inevitable day it’s needed. For old souls and fans of famous letter writer, Rainer Maria Rilke who famously said “Ah, how good it is to be among people who are reading.”

Holly:

Townsizing 
Having lived in both small rural towns and big cities across the country, I’ve been enjoying Anne Helen Petersen’s podcast. It’s an insightful, relatable, and entertaining exploration of the realities of living in small towns. 

Mountain & Prairie
One of my top podcast recommendations for anyone who enjoys the outdoors and/or reading. Hosted by conservationist Ed Roberson, this podcast features long-form conversations with fascinating people of the American West—athletes, artists, adventurers, entrepreneurs, and more. While the conversations range all over the map, they always wrap up with solid book talk, and I’ve gotten some fantastic reading recommendations from Ed’s conversations with his guests. 

Creative Fuel with Anna Brones
I’ve recently discovered this one, and I’m enjoying her conversations with guests about the intersection of creativity and our everyday lives. I especially liked Episode 3: “How do we spend time alone?”

Leigh:

Vibe Check
Saeed Jones, Sam Sanders, and Zach Stafford invite listeners into their group chat. They talk about politics and pop culture and check in with each other about how they’re doing. They’re fun, insightful, and thought-provoking, each and every time.

That Aged Well
Long-time friends Paul and Erika revisit “yesterday’s pop culture today.” The delightful, hilarious hosts recap movies and the very occasional TV show from the 80s and 90s and talk about whether or not it aged well. I recommend starting with an episode about a movie you watched back in the day. If you’re like me, you’ll immediately start making your way through the rest of their archives.

Add to Cart with Kulap Vilaycek and SuChin Pak
A show about the things we buy and buy into. Co-hosts Kulap Vilaycek and SuChin Pak (from MTV!), along with occasional guests, talk about what they’re adding or removing from cart. But don’t fear that this will cause you to buy more things! While they do discuss products, they also talk about the habits and mindsets they’re cultivating or leaving behind. It’s a well-rounded, engaging listen that often leaves me laughing and inspired.

Sara:

The Popcast with Knox and Jamie 
I first learned of The Popcast from What Should I Read Next, as both Jamie and Knox were early guests. I don’t know much about pop culture, but I enjoy these two giving me the cliffnotes of what is going on in the world in a hilarious, fast paced, simply delightful way. Special bonus for their Patreon members: They do incredible recaps of The Bachelor (which I’ve never even watched) and The Great British Bake-Off.

Everything Everywhere Daily 
With 10-15 minute deep dives into a different topic each day, this show has taught me about the domestication of dogs, punctuation marks, wind power, and so much more. In well researched and accessible bite sized episodes, host Gary Arndt makes me a little smarter as I walk my dog, drive to the store, or have a small amount of time to fill with learning something fun and new. I first heard of the show when Knox McCoy green-lit it on The Popcast, and have been listening ever since.

Shannan:

We Can Do Hard Things
I have been on record in other MMD spaces as having one of the hardest years of my life in 2022. Let’s be real; the past three years have been universally challenging and confirmed what I told my mom at the age of 3: “Life is hard.” Glennon Doyle and her cohosts, Amanda and Abby, do NOT shy away from discussing the hard things. From the small (why do we go trick-or-treating?) to the hard (forgiveness, racism, sex), everything involving being a human in the world is discussed. It’s one of the only podcasts I’ve come across that looks unflinchingly and unapologetically at the truth of the human experience and dares to imagine a better way. Their two-episode per week format varies but can include chats about life, experts and celebrity interviews, and episodes with call-in questions to which they respond. They don’t have “answers,” they have “responses.” That type of honesty keeps me listening week after week.

Will

Decoder Ring

Decoder Ring says they are “cracking cultural mysteries”—and these are often mysteries I never thought I needed to be cracked! It’s a delightful surprise to realize that cultural fads and events happen for reasons. Willa Paskin (Slate’s TV critic) uncovers the history behind our cultural mysteries and sometimes answers the question of whether a thing we all think we remember happened a certain way actually happened how we remember it.

Wind of Change

Speaking of cultural mysteries I didn’t know I wanted unraveled: in this eight episode podcast, investigative journalist Patrick Radden Keefe digs into one of the biggest conspiracy theories of the Cold War, one that if proven true would affect Billboard charts, global politics, and millions of fans worldwide. The theory is that the CIA wrote the West German band Scorpions’ biggest hit, “Wind of Change,” in an attempt to use propaganda rock (and rockers) to end the Cold War. Starting with rumors whispered by CIA agents, Keefe interviews spooks, promoters, and fans and eventually sits down with Scorpions lead singer and “Wind of Change” song writer Klaus Meine. Both a fascinating cultural history and an inside look at how the U.S. government will use any tool available to them.

What podcasts do you hit “play” on the moment they download? Please share your favorites in the comments section!

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  1. Mary Ann Fronz says:

    I love “A Strong Sense of Place,” “Sarah’s Bookshelf Live” and “Currently Reading.” Also “From the Front Porch.”

    • Mary Lou Wachsmith says:

      I also am a fan of Strong Sense of Place. Also Dani Shapiro’s Family Secrets, Dear Therapists, The History of Literature, and Selected Shorts. There’s so much good stuff out there I often have a backlist of to be listened. 🙂

  2. Laureen says:

    I am a faithful listener to Happier With Gretchen Rubin and Satellite Sisters. Both keep me updated on trends, what to watch and read and also help me be a better person.

    • Ruthie says:

      Yes, Lauren! I also love these! Have you tried Happier In Hollywood? Another fun and interesting “hang with the gals,” even for those of us who are not writers or aspiring writers.

  3. Olivia says:

    My all time favorite is Ear Hustle — while it’s not a series and the order doesn’t matter at all, you should start at the beginning. I also really like Criminal and Phoebe’s other show This is Love.

  4. Jackie says:

    I wholeheartedly second Shannan’s recommendation of We Can Do Hard Things! It’s my go-to podcast when I’m caught up on WSIRN. The way the women confront all things human shows me that I’m not alone in the “life is hard” head space and gives me concrete answers (when there are ones, like in the episodes on menopause) that can’t be easily found elsewhere.

  5. Julia says:

    I love podcasts. Some of my favorites are:
    -Didn’t I Just Feed You: 2 moms & food professionals share all things parenting & food with a segment on what they are cooking each week.
    -Live Well Anyway: MacKenzie hosts, a single mom, who talks about everything from her favorite beauty products to what she’s reading to pop culture to planning.
    -Pantry Chat: This is a homesteading podcast but I think its a valuable listen for any interested in a more self-sufficient lifestyle with topics such as lessons from the Great Depression, planning your garden, composting, etc.

  6. Amy S says:

    One of my favorite podcasts of all time is Mamamia Out Loud; it’s put out by a women’s media company in Australia, and their tagline is “what women are talking about.” It consists of three women having interesting conversations on everything from pop culture to politics. I definitely have a para-social relationship with them! Their network also puts out a delightful podcast called Low Brow; in it, a host from Gen Z and a host from Gen X break down stories from the pop-culture archives for each other; so fun! If you like the sound of those, Mamamia Podcasts has lots more in the same vein; so many good ones!

  7. Jennifer Geisler says:

    This marvelous list of podcasts prompted me (who never listens tov a podcast)to try almost every one!
    Im a visual learner, so would rather learn by reading than by listening.

    • Ruthie says:

      Both favorites of mine. If you like Conan’s podcast, you’d probably also like Smartless, with hosts (and buddies) Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett.

  8. Kristy says:

    “Romancing the Pod” and “The Horror Virgin” are two that I’m always happy to listen to! Three friends recap discuss romantic and horror movies, respectfully, and it is so much fun. Highly recommend!

  9. Rebecca says:

    One of my favorites right now is Going Wild, where you follow wildlife biologist, Dr. Rae Wynn-Grant, to all kinds of incredible places where she studies animals and their habitats. Her stories are amazing and the podcast uses a lot of nature sounds very effectively to make you feel like you’re there. Layered in are her interactions with the people in all these areas, which are funny, disappointing, and sometimes even shocking.

    • Brandy says:

      NADDPOD – Not Another D&D Podcast – some of the folks from College Humor playing Dungeons and Dragons together makes for some often outrageous, always funny, and sometimes emotionally-moving collaborative storytelling. They’re in their 3rd campaign now and I just love listening to the creativity of their shenanigans. It feels like hanging out with your goofy friends. The campaigns don’t build on each other, so no need to listen to the first 2 to understand the current story. And no need to know how to play D&D either. Not suitable to listen with children.

  10. Adrienne says:

    I love Lisa Harper’s podcast ‘Back Porch Theology’ which dives into Bible study. Lisa’s humor and warmth, her co-host Ally, and the podcast guests come together to theology concepts accessible and understandable. I know this podcast is not for everyone, but if this is an area that interests you, I highly recommend it!

  11. Cat Wise says:

    I love the Close Reads podcast-they read books and discuss them several chapters at a time. I’ve read so many books I wouldn’t have picked up otherwise, and they’ve helped me learn to think more deeply about what I read. Also, this is a throwback, but I loved the West Wing Weekly podcast where the hosts went episode by episode through the entire show! Perfection!!

    • Renate says:

      I second the Close Reads podcast! I love that they discuss not a whole book in an episode, but only some chapters. This allows to go much deeper into the books. And the discussions are just so interesting…

  12. Katie says:

    I listen to the Book Pile with Kellen Erskine and David Vance, two funny comedians talking about books. It’s educational AND entertaining. I also listen to The Literary Life Podcast, which is very insightful and informative.

  13. London says:

    I’ve been listening to the Slate Culture Gabfest forever. Three smart people talking about three issues of culture each week (TV, movies, trend, article). It helps me know what people are talking about!

  14. Satellite Sisters (three sisters chatting about life, current events)
    Pantsuit Politics (political discussion with deep & knowledge, they do their homework, kept in a realistic view of life)

  15. TBrowne says:

    The non political podcast I never miss is Smartless. It’s funny and you learn so many things about the famous people they chat with. The hosts are Will Arnott, Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes.

  16. Julie Schuler says:

    Everything Happens with Kate Bowler and Kelly Corrigan Wonders (with Kelly Corrigan, of course). I’ll also second the person who mentioned The West Wing Weekly. It’s a fun way to deep dive into one of my all time favorite shows.

  17. Mander says:

    I have to recommend my favorite podcast right now, “Tanis.” A “deep fiction” podcast that never admits it’s fictional, it investigates the legend of something called Tanis — which at various points is discussed as a person, an object, and an entire place. Super compelling, though a smidge graphic at points. See also: “Rabbits” and “Faerie,” produced by the same podcasting company, Minnow Beats Whale, and in the same genre and style.

    For literary discussion, my go-to is Literary Disco. Hosted by Rider Strong, Julia Pistell, and Tod Goldberg. The banter between them is amazing.

  18. Kim Imbrigiotta says:

    My favorite podcast (besides yours) is Pop Culture Preservation Society. It is all things older Gen X Girl. Reliving my 70s era youth and 80s teen years. So fun! I laugh and cry.

  19. Rachel says:

    Ear Hustle, Criminal, Unreformed, In the Dark (season 2), The Promise, School Colors, White Lies. I’m a huge fan of Pop Culture Happy Hour and Nerdette, for pop culture and books.

  20. Sue T. says:

    If Books Could Kill, which features Michael Hobbes (co-host of Maintenance Phase) & Peter Shamshiri discussing popular-yet-terrible nonfiction books of the last half century: Men are from Mars, Women are from Venus, The Secret, Freakonomics, etc.

  21. Suzy says:

    Besides What Should I Read Next, I listen to mostly book related podcasts like Diving In, Sarah’s Bookshelves and Strong Sense of Place, but also I have listened to Office Ladies and one on Royalty (I forget the name of it, but royalty is in the title).

  22. Caitlin says:

    Some of my favorites lately I haven’t seen mentioned are Noble Blood by Dana Schwartz which is great for anyone who likes royal history; Best Laid Plans with Sara Hart-Unger for all the planning tips and inspiration; Foundering which has various seasons on tech industry business failures and company leader profiles from an investigative journalist perspective; Significant Others by Liza Powell-O’Brien where she profiles the significant others of famous people and she’s a great interviewer!

  23. Sarah says:

    We can do hard things was NOT for me…

    I love Dax’s interviews on armchair expert, 10% happier with Dan Harris (covers great topics even if you’re not into meditation!), Hidden Brain (really interesting psychology podcast) and Being Well with Forrest and Rick Hanson… I wish Rick was the secret uncle I never knew I had until now! He’s so smart and kind, and it’s self help-y be without being overly so. Also Happier, although it’s gotten a little redundant lately IMO.

  24. Mandy Starr says:

    I love Emily P Freeman’s The Next Right Thing. Emily, much like Anne, has the most calming voice. I love listening to her talk & the content is fantastic.

    On Being with Krista Tippett is fantastic. She has super interesting guests & covers so many topics. Krista is a wonderful interviewer. The podcast has a giant backlist. Her interview with Nick Offerman last week is one of my very favorites. He talks of his love of listening to audiobooks while doing puzzles & gets very emotional talking about his love of Wendell Berry.

  25. Elisabeth says:

    I’m a huge Marvel Comics fan, so I love My Marvelous Year, which is two guys who take what they consider the 10 most important comics each year and discuss them, starting back in the 1960s. It goes off the rails a lot, and the episodes are rather long, but they’re so nerdy and fun.

    There are some great recommendations here, and I’m very excited to check out Aria Code, The Daily Poem, and (from the comments) Pantry Chat!

  26. Debbie says:

    I love this! Several favorites are in here, and I actually recommended that particular Ezra Klein Episode in the comments of a Links I Love post! That episode blew my mind! I will be adding several in this list to my app to try, although I listen to a lot of audiobooks and have finite time for podcasts.

    One that I adore that I didn’t see here is Articles of Interest. It’s about clothes but about why we wear what we wear and the stories our clothes tell more than fashion. The most recent season was all about “American Ivy,” and it was fascinating! I highly recommend it!

  27. Angi says:

    I really like Strong Sense of Place, Overdue, and and SFF Yeah. Also just plowed through Natalie Haynes Stands up for the Classics. She’s the writer of Medusa, A Thousand Ships and Pandora’s Jar. I was delighted to find out that she’s really funny. It’s a comical guide to Ancient Greece and Rome.

  28. Sarah says:

    The veryfirst podcast I started listening to, way back in the days of iPod shuffles, was ‘Wait Wait don’t tell me” because I could nevere catch it on my local radio station! Since NPR was my intro to podcasts, most of mine are still in that vein: Planet Money (who knew economics could be entertaining?), Hidden Brain (Shankar Vedantam thoughtfully explores what we know about why we behave the way we do, and ways we can do it better), Fresh Air ( I mean Terry Gross is always awesome). Others I listen to include By the Book (heard first on MMD), Doug Loves Movies, Deep Work, DuoLingo’s Spanish Podcast (trying to learn) and Struggle Care.

    • Sarah says:

      I Almost forgot my daughter’s favorites: Brains On! Science Podcast for Kids, and Smash BOOM Best, a fun debate show by the same people.

  29. Jennifer Postma says:

    My #1 podcast is “What Should I Read Next.” But after that, I am partial to Conan Needs a Friend, because my brother, Matt Gourley, is the producer and sidekick, along with Sona. So fun! And funny! **some language**

    (Shameless plug alert): Matt also hosts the podcasts James Bonding and Super Ego.

  30. Jennifer Darnell says:

    Another I don’t think I saw mentioned yet is “Were You Raised By Wolves?” by Nick Leighton and Leah Bonnema which is a very entertaining discussion about various social situations we all face in today’s world.

  31. Arlene Gebhart says:

    I love this! Most of my favorites are book podcasts. I like Books in the freezer, which is a horror books podcast. Also Killing the tea, which is a thriller/mystery podcast, although they also talk about some movies and tv shows.

    I would love to see this same idea but with booktubers. Thanks for all the great recommendations!

  32. Tory Evans says:

    Maintenance Phase, If Books Could Kill, and You’re Wrong About are all favorites of mine.
    The Lazy Genius – pretty sure Kendra has been on What Should I Read Next
    Struggle Care – housekeeping for those of us who find it really, really hard (for reasons including but not limited to neurodivergence, mental or physical illness, etc.)
    Didn’t I Just Feed You – feeding kids/families (check out the “How We Feed” series in particular)

    I don’t even listen to that many podcasts, because I’d rather be listening to audiobooks. But some of the suggestions in this post look really, really good and I’m worried my book-listening is about to take a hit!

    Also – fun podcast-related fact: I first heard of Anne on an episode of Beyond the To-Do List over 10 years ago! I immediately looked up the MMD Blog and have been a loyal fan ever since. That podcast, on the other hand, I’d completely forgotten about – I just googled and apparently it is still going strong.

  33. Lynette says:

    Holly — I’m excited to check out Creative Fuel. You might also like Live Free Creative with Miranda Anderson. 🙂

  34. Desiree says:

    I love Empire podcast hosted by historians William Dalrymple and Anita Anand who truly bring history to life as they explore how empires rise & fall, how our today has been shaped by them and key figures in them. They are gifted storytellers who are experts and great at getting to the heart of the matter—there is not a dull moment between them as they are a fantastic hosting duo. Starts with British in India, current season is looking at the Ottoman Empire.

  35. JD says:

    As a crafter, I like the VeryPink Knits podcast where listeners submit their knitting questions, and they get answered; I learn so much. I also like the Sew Much to Love podcast, where they discuss sewing, interview designers etc.

  36. J. Kim says:

    I absolutely love the On the Doc podcast. They watch documentaries “so you don’t have to” and their commentary is hilarious! Amarilys and Misty are best friends in the Deep South, and laugh their way through each episode. The Tinder Swindler is one of my favorites, but they’re all good.

  37. Kerri says:

    If you are a knitter as well as a reader, you might like 2 Knit Lit Chicks. The hosts, a mother-daughter team, spend about half of each episode talking about their knitting projects and the rest talking about what books they’ve been reading. Early in the pandemic, one of their listeners started a weekly Zoom virtual knitting group, and we still get together every Saturday afternoon to talk about our own knitting from our various hometowns.

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