Find That Pod #299

Let’s Discover Some Awesome Podcasts

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Sebastian Arciszewski
February 14, 2025

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🎙️Welcome to the 299th edition of Find That Pod 🎙️

As always, welcome new subscribers!

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Ok… here are this week’s podcast recommendations:

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HISTORY

The History of English

A chronological history of the English language examined through the lens of historical events that shaped the development and spread of the language from the Eurasia steppe to the entire world.

Not sure where to start? Start with the first episode.

HISTORY

Obscurum: Invasion of the Drones

OBSCURUM is an investigative podcast series hosted by Gabe Lenners that explores an obscure side of rural America. In Season One, "Invasion of the Drones," listeners are thrust into the chilling origins of mysterious drone sightings over the Midwest. Episodes unravel a wave of unexplained aircraft that rattled Nebraska and Colorado starting in 2019—sparking conspiracy theories, lies and shocking truths. The full story has remained untold—until now.

Not sure where to start? Start with the first episode.

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KIDS & FAMILY

The Children’s Hour

Eclectic, entertaining, educational public radio for kids of all ages on every topic under and beyond the sun. The Children's Hour radio show includes kids in every production, and our themes focus on civics, STEM, culture and performance. The Children's Hour keeps everyone in the family engrossed, with great music and subjects that teach listeners something new, regardless of your age. Heard on nearly 200 public radio stations worldwide each week, and hosted by Katie Stone with her intrepid Kids Crew who are real kids learning to make radio. Subscribe and learn with us!

Not sure where to start? Start with this episode: Banned Books

ALTERNATIVE HEALTH

The Sleep Retreat

Welcome to The Sleep Retreat, your escape to peaceful slumber. Each episode transports you to a calming, dream-like environment—whether it’s a cozy lakeside camper, a moonlit countryside drive, or a warm seaside porch. With soothing narration, tranquil soundscapes, and gentle breathing exercises, The Sleep Retreat is designed to help you unwind, relax, and drift effortlessly into a restful sleep. Perfect for anyone seeking a serene nighttime routine, this podcast offers a peaceful retreat from the stresses of the day. Close your eyes, relax, and let the journey to sleep begin.

Not sure where to start? Start with any episode.

DOCUMENTARY

Strangers on a Bench

Have you ever walked past a mysterious stranger on a park bench and wondered about their lives? Tom Rosenthal (singer-songwriter by trade) has spent the last 6 months walking the many parks of London, approaching random bench-dwellers and asking if he can sit next to them and record their conversation. Every stranger remains anonymous, neither name or place of work is ever revealed (even to Tom himself), leading to greater openness, intimacy, and surprising revelations from the participants.

Not sure where to start? Start with this episode: Family Business

industry news

  • 🎙️ Got negative feedback on your podcast? Here’s a guide on how to deal with that.

  • 🎙️ The top 50 over 50 podcasters awards are now taking nominations. 

  • ⭐️ Parks and Recreation star Amy Poehler is launching a new podcast.

  • 🇦🇺 Edison Research have released their Infinite Dial Australia 2024 report with all kinds of insights like the fact that podcast listenership has increased by 20% in two years in Australia.

  • 🤑 Acast is now profitable. Go money, I guess?

  • 🔎 Netflix is looking to get into video podcasts? If this news holds any merit, this could be a huge boon to podcast discovery.

  • 🔊 Meta continues its foray into AI with the release of “Audiobox” a tool to create an audio story with AI voices and sounds.

  • 🎤 Spotify highlights its shareable links feature for podcasters.

  • 🎙️ Hark is curating the best podcast moments from the technology category.

  • 🤣 The Golden Lobes (comedy podcast awards) are now open for nominations.

  • 🎙️ Bumper writes about podcast audience churn and retention, offering a better way to distinguish between new and returning podcast listeners.

  • 📊 Spotify released some numbers about video podcasts on their platforms. Hundreds of podcasts are now making over $10k of revenue through the Spotify Partner program, while podcasts like Modern Wisdom saw a 36% increase in consumption.

  • 🎉 EarBuds Podcast Collective, another podcast discovery newsletter from our friend Arielle Nissenblatt has turned 8 years old. Congrats to Arielle!

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