Looking for other Podcasts, preferably Audio Dramas

[NickShades]

A little bit of background -

Before August of this year (2014) I had not once listened to a podcast. Nothing about what they were interested me.

I received an extremely subtle recommendation to try out The Nerdist with Chris Hardwick, and after that, I became hooked.

The very second Podcast I tried after that was We're Alive.

Almost every other podcast since has felt like absolute shit.


I have tried the following radio-style dramas:

Toothless: Shit. Narrated by Author with very little expression in his voice.
Aural Stage Studio Presents 1918: Decent, could be good, but only 4 episodes long, each episode only about half an hour. Its shortness makes it far less gripping
Bad Audio Theatre: It isn't doing anything it says it isn't. It is Bad Audio, and I guess it is theater. They would be a mark ahead by calling it Bad Acting & Audio Theatre.
Moonlight Audio Theatre: Only listened to one episode so far, and it was pretty decent with a mediocre soundtrack. Its production value is good enough to give it multiple listens, but it isn't serialized - each half hour episode is a new episode. I'd like something with some longevity
The Thrilling Adventure Hour: I've only listened to the first two episodes. It focuses too much on satire. I don't mind a good show that makes fun of itself here and there, but a show that only makes fun of itself is ultimately a disappointment.

I have also tried the following Interview style podcasts:

The Nerdist: The one that started it all for me. The earliest episodes are the best, and I only listen to the ones whose guests truly interest and/or stick out at me. There are over 600 episodes, so I've got close to a year of listening covered. Out of the more recent episodes, it can be hit or miss, but in the last couple months of episodes, a decent middle of the road. Still, most guests, I really learn a great deal about their industry, and how they got there, and the tale of success has a very common theme - Don't ever stop, don't ever give up, and get used to hearing No, and embrace it.
FEaB: Matt Mira/Scott Molser - Two not-so-great-at-hosting personalities shoot the shit and talk about it without very much direction. Its too slow to be a train wreck, so its more like a toddler trying to carry a cup of milk in a sippy cup.
Sex Nerd Sandra: Ultimately, an interesting podcast. But to be honest (and not trying to sound remotely like a casanova), very little is learned. The feature about different toys was interesting, not having any experience, but ultimately, its pushing a product I'd have to go out and spend money on if I were to take much out of it. I'd prefer entertainment in my head instead of in my bed. (I'm at work after all).
Mike and Tom Eat Snacks: I would like this if the focus was on the snacks. But they spend 20 minutes just getting to the snack, and as soon as they're done, they continue talking about stuff completely unrelated. The title of this one gave it plenty of potential, but it failed miserably on behalf of the listener.
We're not Dead: I like this podcast for the same reason I like the Nerdist. The first several episodes were really uncomfortable in parts, but ultimately, the mission comes out successful. They have a specific topic up for discussion, discuss the themes of the most recent episode, and then they bring in surrounding, and sometimes unrelated themes to the discussion as well. I like this, because it follows a linear plot. Sadly, it is essentially over. I do still plan to listen to the rest of the episodes when I listen to We're alive again, so that i can compare and contrast my own ideas to the adjacent time line that they are discussing.
James Bonding: Quite good, actually. Matt Mira and someone else named Matt watch James Bond films, and talk about it. I like these style of podcasts. But, Unfortunately, it is not so easy in this day and age to watch all the Bond Films without buying them. No more blockbuster, and not all of them are on Netflix streaming. In this day and age, i'm also pretty defiant against disc-based technologies, so I won't ever subscribe to the Disc Service side of Netflix.
Competitive Erotic Fan FictionHilarious Concept, falls short on delivery. My idea of "erotic" is not the same as their interpretation of an Aristocrats joke. That's fine, but it would be nice to hear a genuine competitor who throws in a pun here and there, instead of just writing a story that is as disgusting as humanly and inhumanely possible. There is the occasional contestant that nails it, but 5 competitors per episode, and you're lucky if 1 does.

**edit** This one actually grew on me. Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction is definitely hit or miss - per performer/contestant. Some of them are geniuses, and craft some hilarity. I would give this a listen, as long as you've got headphones on.

Doug Loves Movies No offense to stoners in general. I just am not one. I want to like this, but each episode doesn't really have much of a mission/plot. It has a different guest each episode, and that is nice, but they end up just talking about movies in general, and not any particular genre, or specific movie, really. Maybe this changes in later podcasts, but I only give them 1 or 2 episodes before deciding it isn't for me.


So, there you have it. The complete list of podcasts. With the exception of The Nerdist, and We're alive, I've really only given every podcast mentioned up there a listen each of about 2 episodes. That was all it took me for We're Alive to get me hooked. That was all it took me for the Nerdist to get me hooked. I think that is plenty of allowment to get me.

Any recommendations?

**edit** I should add, that I know part of the reason that We're Alive is so successful is that it has outstanding production value with the creators and players all with their hearts in the right place.

1) Foley Studio - This is something that even some television (sketch) don't have budget for, and are forced to use stock audio.
2) A well thought out plot - What is a story if you don't know where it is going to go? It's improv sketch theatre. Good luck at getting serious longevity.
3) Real Actors and Actresses and Serialized recording - Its one thing to take individual actors and put them into a sound box and just get their lines, but when there are sequences where the actors and actresses are all in the same room, it really builds a greater dynamic, and those moments can be heard by the listener.

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Too many of the above lack this.

[Robzombie]

Just throwing out a couple for you that I ended up liking a lot, and just like you I have been spoiled by WA and cant be bothered to listen to just anything. Heres some that I've enjoyed. Not going into any detail as right now I do not have the time.
Public Enemy Zero. Its an author read book.
Scott Sigler has some good stuff, mainly his short stories.
Then another favorite was Underwood and Flintch.
There are others but cant recall atm. Hope you give those a try and I hope you find something enjoyable.

[NickShades]

Thank you very much.

I'm going to update my above, I decided to try two more episodes of "Competitive Erotic Fan Fiction" and there were a couple stories that were actually extremely well done.

One was a guy who took his Google Maps Navigation directions, and made them into a very well played scene of erotic double entendres. Another was a gal who read a faux yelp review - those annoying yelp reviews, where the person writing it completely avoids the foods, and instead talks entirely about the interior experience they have with the other patrons, and touch nothing about the food, and use nonsensical colloquialisms. -- And then as an aside, instead of throwing in things like, "I think the waitress was trying to get a bigger tip out of me," she would have the character say, "I think the waitress wanted... needed my tip." Very craftily worded and written, and ultimately spoken.


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I'll definitely try out your reviews. Blah! So frustrating to be spoiled early, eh?

[GamerGirl]

When you run out of we're not dead switch over to the we're alive fancast - mick & red beard do good work.

For spoiler filled movie reviews check out the drive home (short form) with Kc & Blair & Now Playing (long form & their retrospectives are epic).

[Aftermath]

Edict Zero FIS is a glorious audio drama series.

[LiamKerrington]

Hi.

Interesting thread.
Well. If it comes to podcasts most often I focus on podcasts relating to one of my major hobbies: roleplaying games.

And that, actually, is my approach towards podcasts. "We're Alive" is the one great opportunity and up until now unchallenged Audiodrama per se. I haven't tried anything else yet, just because I have not searched for an alternative; but the few things I tried every now and then did not convince me. "We're Alive" was not only promissing, but especially excellent right from the first minute onwwards.

Ok - here is another recommendation, which does not qualify as audio-drama, but as in my opinion awesome audio-book. And that is "World War Z" with Max Brooks and many more or less well known actors and actresses. I tried a couple of other audio-books, but except for some older products from Germany (Lord of the Rings, Der Steppenwolf) I have nothing on my plate I would like to recommend. But most certainly I don't stick to the alltime favorites in Germany, 'cause the themes don't catch me (like the crime-stories from "The Three Questionsmarks").

Most podcasts I listen to are interview-style. And I enjoy them a lot, because they are very lively and dive deep into my hobbies or interests - like for example some of the podcasts around EvE Online or RPG. But I won't mention any specific (yet). I just want you to know: I prefer to search podcasts that suit my interests very well. (OK, "We're Alive" is the one really big exception.) I tried many, and I can tell you that some podcasts did not catch my attention. But since I have a very focussed approach towards looking arround for podcasts, I am very glad that up until now effort and "payout" are very well balanced.

So here is my question for you: What is it you are interested in? Looking at your posting I am not certain what I could or should recommend you to do ...

Best wishes!
Liam

[kent17]

Our Fair City http://www.ourfaircity.com/ is a well put together audio drama, with a great cast who are dedicated to putting out a quality product and having fun. They are more comedic than serious.

I've also really enjoyed The Leviathan Chronicles http://www.leviathanchronicles.com/. This audio drama boasts over 60 actors and original music, they tell a great story and I'm excited for second half of the second season. Also as a bit of a bonus there is an interview with KC and the WA team that I'm pretty sure KC was wasted for. Unfortunately I cannot find the link, as I'd love a re-listen.

another good listen is Radio Drama Revival http://www.radiodramarevival.com/, or The Sonic Society http://sonicsociety.org/. These podcasts feature works from different creators, sometimes you will get a few episodes from one story, sometimes it will be a few shorts, sometimes just one episode. These shows are how I found Were Alive

[NickShades]

What is it you are interested in? Looking at your posting I am not certain what I could or should recommend you to do ...
I'm looking for a gripping audio drama as good as we're alive (in production value, and heart in the right place for its actors and production staff) with beautiful foley-crafted sound effects and a desire to want more after it is all done.

Leviathon Chronicles sounds like it might very well be a logical place to go to, next. I like World War Z as an audio book. I wouldn't mind getting more audio books, but damn they are sure expensive. I must sound like a real ass if I'm unwilling to pay to play, right? But thats the truth. Unfortunately, audiobooks can really suffer the hit or miss syndrome, while podcasts, you can just download.

I've got about 300 hours in front of me of talk-show podcasts on my phone that I'm going through right now. I'm really just looking for something gripping that is epic drama.



Best wishes!
Liam

Thanks!

[LiamKerrington]

I'm looking for a gripping audio drama as good as we're alive (in production value, and heart in the right place for its actors and production staff) with beautiful foley-crafted sound effects and a desire to want more after it is all done.

Leviathon Chronicles sounds like it might very well be a logical place to go to, next. I like World War Z as an audio book. I wouldn't mind getting more audio books, but damn they are sure expensive. I must sound like a real ass if I'm unwilling to pay to play, right? But thats the truth. Unfortunately, audiobooks can really suffer the hit or miss syndrome, while podcasts, you can just download.

I've got about 300 hours in front of me of talk-show podcasts on my phone that I'm going through right now. I'm really just looking for something gripping that is epic drama.

Naw, you don't sound like an ass. There are more than enough well done audio-things available for free, because the producers are just willing to share what they love to do. Certainly: If someone gets payed, it may become more likely that the quality might be better as well; this will be especially true if the money is used for high-performance equipment, a good and dedicated crew. But looking at WA I see that money is not the requirement in order to get the good stuff.
But I guess Kc has spent a fortune in order to get things rolling.

Anyway: Don't worry. You don't sound bad at all.

It is quite unfortunate, though, that I am not able to recommend you any gripping audio-drama. My focus is on the interview-stuff, as I already said. I think I will give "Leviathan Chronicles" a try. But I am concerned, if this semi-scifi and semi-immortal story will grip me ... Time will tell.

Best wishes!
Liam

[Osiris]

Podcast Untitled, with our very own smalls_kenobi. It's pretty funny, and it's available on iTunes.

But if you want to forget the world, and laugh your sack off...


Tell' em, Steve-Dave.

http://smodcast.com/channels/tell-em-steve-dave/

[NickShades]

Leviathon chronicles is fantastic.

It is cool because the author/creator, beginning after chapter 9, gives a little creator insight for 10 minutes or so after each episode and gives additional audio drama recommendations. They are very good.

I highly recommend listening to it.

[GamerGirl]

iTunes has a new page set up for modern audio dramas like we're alive (per the Facebook post from we're alive today). Can't vouch for the quality - but it's a place to start.

[raymoney]

The cleansed is good. If they finish it. It's no We're Alive though.

[msjinnyli]

I would highly suggest the Byron Chronicles. It's really good. There are some crosses between the Leviathan Chronicles here and there if you listen to the Leviathan Chronicles, you'll recognize the characters.

The Witch Hunter Chronicles is a nice short mini-series.

[Dan Freeman]

Can I recommend you try The Minister of Chance? www.ministerofchance.com, and it's also on iTunes. :)

[airrunner]

I'm completely addicted to the new podcast, Seria (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/serial/id917918570?mt=2)l, from the producers of This American Life. OMG. It's the best, most addicting podcast I have listened to outside of We're Alive. Serial is a podcast that, in contrast to This American Life, focuses on one story and looks at it closely from a multitude of angles over the course of 12 or so episodes. This first story centers on a Pakistani American man who has been serving a life sentence the past 15 years for the premeditated murder of his Korean ex high school girlfriend. The producer of the show was asked to look into the case because the defendant's friend believes his attorney botched his representation and that he never should have been found guilty. The podcast is a crime drama that focuses on a different aspect of the case during each episode (one is about a potential alibi for the defendant who never made it to court, another examines the alleged motivation of this heinous crime, another considers the credibility of the witness whose testimony is essentially the entire case against the defendant).

I bring this to everyone's attention for a few reasons. First, it's hot. Lots of articles have been written about Serial and it's the number one podcast on iTunes. Two, it's addicting like We're Alive was/is addicting. Only 6 episodes have aired so far (new ones come out on Thursdays) and I'm about to go through them all for a third time. Much as with We're Not Dead and We're Alive Fancast, Serials has it's own podcast about the podcast, this one put out by Slate. Unlike We're Not Dead or WA Fancast, Slate's "fan" podcast isn't as enjoyable because I find the Slate hosts to be snarky and smug at times whereas Nick, Britt, Greg, Mick, and Redbeard all sounded genuine and earnest.

Lastly, it reminds me - much as We're Alive did/does - that the audio storytelling format is highly visual. Through the course of the Serial story you heard from the defendant (through direct interviews), the victim (through her diary), and a number of their friends and peers (more interviews), which altogether paints this clear picture in my head of what life was like in their Baltimore high school. I have become so engrossed in this podcast because I feel like I have lived with the "characters" to some extent and know them well, or at least feel like I do.

Anyway, in case you are looking for something new to try, check out "Serial."

[NickShades]

Now that summer is over, its getting cold, and I look on spending more of my free time indoors, I've reintroduced myself to my Xbox 360.

By doing so, my listening during the day at work is "The Indoor Kids Podcast" an amazing podcast focusing on VIDEO GAMES!!!!!! Because I'm never an up-to-date gamer, I can start from the first podcast in 2011 and ride them all the way forward.

The Indoor Kids (http://www.nerdist.com/podcast_channel/the-indoor-kids-channel/) They reallly are a fun lot to listen to.

[katar]

check out www.relicradio.com -- in particular Strange Tales and Horror.
Cheers!

[Shep]

I'm completely addicted to the new podcast, Seria (https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/serial/id917918570?mt=2)l, from the producers of This American Life. OMG. It's the best, most addicting podcast I have listened to outside of We're Alive. Serial is a podcast that, in contrast to This American Life, focuses on one story and looks at it closely from a multitude of angles over the course of 12 or so episodes. This first story centers on a Pakistani American man who has been serving a life sentence the past 15 years for the premeditated murder of his Korean ex high school girlfriend. The producer of the show was asked to look into the case because the defendant's friend believes his attorney botched his representation and that he never should have been found guilty. The podcast is a crime drama that focuses on a different aspect of the case during each episode (one is about a potential alibi for the defendant who never made it to court, another examines the alleged motivation of this heinous crime, another considers the credibility of the witness whose testimony is essentially the entire case against the defendant).

I bring this to everyone's attention for a few reasons. First, it's hot. Lots of articles have been written about Serial and it's the number one podcast on iTunes. Two, it's addicting like We're Alive was/is addicting. Only 6 episodes have aired so far (new ones come out on Thursdays) and I'm about to go through them all for a third time. Much as with We're Not Dead and We're Alive Fancast, Serials has it's own podcast about the podcast, this one put out by Slate. Unlike We're Not Dead or WA Fancast, Slate's "fan" podcast isn't as enjoyable because I find the Slate hosts to be snarky and smug at times whereas Nick, Britt, Greg, Mick, and Redbeard all sounded genuine and earnest.

Lastly, it reminds me - much as We're Alive did/does - that the audio storytelling format is highly visual. Through the course of the Serial story you heard from the defendant (through direct interviews), the victim (through her diary), and a number of their friends and peers (more interviews), which altogether paints this clear picture in my head of what life was like in their Baltimore high school. I have become so engrossed in this podcast because I feel like I have lived with the "characters" to some extent and know them well, or at least feel like I do.

Anyway, in case you are looking for something new to try, check out "Serial."

Thanks for the heads up. Just listened to all 9 episodes. Very good!

[airrunner]

I just started listening to this new radio drama-styled podcast called "The Message." Anyone else heard of it? It's about a team of decoders trying to interpret a possible extraterrestrial transmission. I don't know if it's any good but the main narrator sounds like Constance Parng, which makes me like it immediately. I'll let you know how it goes.

BTW, sorry I have been away from the Forum so long. Life gets busy. Miss you all and I can't wait for Lockdown.

--Eric (Airrunner)

[Osiris]

I just started listening to this new radio drama-styled podcast called "The Message." Anyone else heard of it? It's about a team of decoders trying to interpret a possible extraterrestrial transmission. I don't know if it's any good but the main narrator sounds like Constance Parng, which makes me like it immediately. I'll let you know how it goes.

BTW, sorry I have been away from the Forum so long. Life gets busy. Miss you all and I can't wait for Lockdown.

--Eric (Airrunner)

I literally just finished listening to the introduction episode. Sounds interesting. Totally looking forward to getting into it. Shouldn't take long... 8 episodes and all...

[Osiris]

Also, I'd recommend listening to Hide Over There.

[airrunner]

Okay I'm almost caught up to where "The Message" is currently. This is definitely something for you all to listen to while filling up the time until Lockdown. It's basically a sci fi drama, but with some horror elements to it. Much of what made We're Alive so strong (the acting, the sound effects, the twists, the unfolding mystery, ushering things to a cliffhanger at the end of each episode) are in The Message as well. The Message does add this conceit to it, the audience is part of the story, because the narrator is podcasting about what she's seeing and there is reference to the impact her podcast is having on the audience. It would be as if at the end of We're Alive we found out that Michael has been talking into a tape recorder all this time and we the audience were hearing what he said.

The Message pacing is much faster than We're Alive. That might just be the constraints placed on it by the producers (they may have a set amount of episodes in which to tell the story). I think I prefer Kc's pacing in We're Alive. As a result there's less character development, so at times I can't tell who is talking and I don't necessarily have a strong sense of who each person is. It makes me appreciate Kc's writing a lot. He really does a great job of fleshing out his characters so that you end up caring about them. Also the faster pacing means reveals happen faster and thus don't quite have the same emotional impact on me as those slow build moments Kc put into his show. For instance, that first time I heard the sound of a Big One at the water works... whoa. It still sends chills running down my spine and it took many episodes (I think almost half the first season) to get there.

Anyway, I recommend The Message to listen to!

--Eric

[airrunner]

Also, I'd recommend listening to Hide Over There.



will check it out!

[glockensig]

I am listening to some classics (that I never knew about until recently) Dimension X (https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Dimension_X_Singles) and X-minus One (https://archive.org/details/OTRR_X_Minus_One_Singles). I am doing it out of order. I guess Dimension X came first and is supposed to be the better of the two but.......... X-Minus One has had some great short stories from now very famous Sci-fi writers..........

[turbo]

Also, I'd recommend listening to Hide Over There.

Thanks buddy ;)

I recommend The 5 Dollar Bin, they do movie reviews. And TED Radio Hour.

[bluestarred]

Listening to World War Z on my runs. It's well-done but not nearly as absorbing as WA. Some parts I space out during- NOT possible listening to WA.:)

[Lou Sanus]

The Leviathan Chronicles is an amazing podcast,
and the closest to WA in overall sound quality I've found on the iTunes podcast feed, it's definitely worth your time! Unfortunately the last episodes were released back in 2013 (with 12 episodes or so left of the story) so it's a bit incomplete but the story is still amazing up to that point nonetheless!

The NoSleep Podcast has some really good horror fiction stories from Reddit's NoSleep forum that are fully voice acted with incredible music and ambience that is a really great, very high quality podcast (with almost 6 full 25 episode seasons of back catalogue for tons of hours of listening!)

I also enjoyed J.C. Hutchins "7th Son" trilogy of podiobooks, all for free on iTunes podcasts app. Honestly it took me a few episodes to really start to enjoy it (mainly because it's the author just reading his audiobooks, no music; minor voice acting by him and no foley work) so it's far inferior to WA or Leviathan in terms of "cinematic" quality but the story itself was very well written and after a few episodes it became so engaging I couldn't wait to find out what happened next for each episode!

The Truth podcast (free on iTunes) produces short stories that are of arguably the same quality as We're Alive in terms of audio quality, with paid voice actors and great foley work/editing and score. However, all the stories on The Truth are short stories with no interconnectivity, so if that's a turn off for you it might not be as enjoyable but the quality is definitely there!

Those are the best suggestions I have for you (or anyone) to listen to for good podcasts that even come close to We're Alive! Honestly though, I'm not sure there will ever be another We're Alive in the same way there will never be another Avatar: The Last Airbender. The original is such a complete masterpiece that so outclasses everything else in it's category that only the creators can come up with something even close to it, but we just have to settle for the lesser rabble until then. ;)

I hope these help you pass some time listening to great podcasts, from one WA fan to another!

[katlero]

The Black Tapes

Tanis

Limetown

All of these are really great with really good quality!

Have fun!

[Kat E]

The Bright Sessions. It's a different take on the audio drama. Think overhearing the TV show Heroes characters visiting their shrink. Interesting way to avoid the need for narration.

[KPCoyote]

Return Home is a good one.

[KPCoyote]

The Once and Future Nerd is fun. It is NSFW though.
Edict Zero FIS by Jack Kinkaid.

[Kat E]

King Falls AM is a gem of a podcast, about a year old. They treat it like a real radio show, so there are no podcast credits... Anywhere. Not even on the show's social media sites. Even their commercials are written for King Falls. Sammy and Ben host their late night to dawn talk show with the small town's inhabitants calling in to discuss the local normal and abnormal, and Ben's infatuation with the new librarian. It's well performed and produced though they could use volume tweaking at times. Like WA you quickly connect with Sam and Ben and end up caring about the towns folk, local gossip and strange happenings. Leaves you with a smile on your face unlike so many of the popular audio theater podcasts which do not. Whoever Sam, Ben and Emily are in the real world (likely comedians who have a lot of down time) they've really created a podcast worth listening to and enjoying. "You've heard our story now let's hear yours." If the Colony ever gets a radio station I hope they hire these guys.

[Kat E]

For the We're Alive fans with kiddles who may not be age appropriate for the We're Alive sagas ... yet, there is a little audio theater podcast that may be a really good option. Something that is lively and fun, science-fictiony and interesting enough for the whole family - The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified. The production is well done and very listenable for all ages.

Not for youngsters, but there is a BBC Radio-esque version of an audio comedy podcast called Wooden Overcoats. It follows competing funeral directors on the Channel Islands. The sound design can be a bit of a mess at times and could use more articulation in places, plus your ear needs to be a-tuned to the accents (and British dry humor), it's still well written and acted. If you're a fan of any of the BBC Comedy shows, Good Neighbors, Absolutely Fabulous, Fawlty Towers, you may quite like it. But then if you don't like or find the humor in "wooden overcoats" (aka coffins) you might not find the podcast your cup of tea. It's only 8 episodes long with a very recent promise of more.

Until KC is able to provide us with more of the incredible entertainment we've been spoiled with, we'll have to catch as catch can, and relistening to WA and WALD until the power goes out.

[KPCoyote]

I just keep telling KC to take my money. Want so much more.

[glockensig]

The two that I listen to now are Wolf 359 and PleasureTown...both fantastic!

[mickeymahjong]

I enjoyed Limetown too!

The Black Tapes

Tanis

Limetown

All of these are really great with really good quality!

Have fun!

[mickeymahjong]

Nothing compares to WA, but here are some of my other fave's:

Serial- both seasons- I'm still fascinated with season 1. These are about people that have been found guilty, but say they are innocent and it follows the story of what really happened. True stories

Limetown
Alice isn't Dead
Welcome to Nite Vale- these 3 are sci-fi the last one is pretty funny if you really listen to what's being said.

Science vs
This takes something that people think is true and tests it with science like myth busters

This I Believe- it's short poetic type stories of what people believe- each one is different and authored by everyday people- very inspiring

Story Corps- this is memoirs about times in lives of people. A type of current oral history- super cool Imagine your grandfather recording his memories of war, or your great aunt recording her memories of the Dust Bowl