Congratulations on making it through a remarkably difficult year for the entire planet.
Happy holidays, and happy listening!
Abhimanyus picks
Bill Gates and Rashida Jones Ask Big QuestionsWhat will the world look like after COVID-19?
It’s free, every week, in your inbox.
There are already a few more recent episodes to dig into as well.
The storytelling is gripping from start to finish.
Plus, it dives into Kieth Ranieres background, and his life before NXIVM.
you’ve got the option to listen to the 8-part podcast serieshere.
And, like the best podcasts do, it winds up being about far more than face value.
Callums pick
The Adam Buxton PodcastJoe Cornish
Theres something deeply comforting about burgeoning national treasure Adam Buxton.
Its hard to put a finger on exactly why (his voice?
His sense of humour?
), but whatever the reason, his show has been a delight throughout lockdown.
But there was one particular episode of the Adam Buxton Podcast that stood out.
He released a podcast discussing it shortly afterwards with his long-time friend and collaborator, Joe Cornish.
Its touching, warm, and funny, an experience thats joyous and heartbreaking in equal measure.
TrainerRoad is an app that helps cyclists plan, organize, and execute focused workouts and training plans.
Its kind of like Zwift and Sufferfest, buta lot more serious.
A personal favorite wasepisode 287, where coaches discussed crank length.
Give me a lever long enough and I can move the earth, right?
Well, that doesnt appear to be the case for cycling, despite what many think.
Flavias pick
The Alarmist The McDonalds Hot Coffee Lawsuit: Who is to Blame?
2020 has been tragic.
But what exactly went wrong, and why?
Is bat soup to blame?
Are no-maskers to blame?
Are we all to blame?The Alarmisthelped me wrap my head around this.
The Alarmiststarted off back in 2019, but trust me, it sweats 2020 vibes from every pore.
And Im glad I discovered it this year, because its so topical it hurts.
She mistakenly (or purposely?)
She ultimately won millions of dollars and currently lives a happily-ever-after due to her very dumb mistake.
Sounds unfair, right?
And thats the perfect time for a podcast.
LA By Nightis pure escapism.
Its a surreal experience.
You canget it in podcast form here on Spotify.
Its also availableon Geek and Sundrys website here.
Rachels pick
Enough Wicker
Like Tristan, I dont listen to a lot of podcasts regularly.
Something to know about me: Im a megaGolden Girlsfan.
My late mother indoctrinated me young, and I could probably recite every episode of all seven seasons line-for-line.
But Ive never really connected with otherGolden Girlsfans.
But its not something I ever talked to many people about, besides my mother.
The hosts ofEnough Wicker, Lauren and Sarah, discuss each episode in detail.
At the time of writing, theyre partway through season two.
And Ill say this for Lauren and Sarah: they know their stuff.
Hes now also one of Irelands most popular podcasters.
My favorite episodes cover the political power of art.
The podcast does take some patience and not every hot take hits the spot.
But at his best, Blindboys mix of entertainment and education makes for great craic.
I basically just want to cram as much knowledge into my brain with as minimal effort as possible.
But like most people, Ive given up on reality this year so I turned toThe Adventure Zone.
They just play cool campaigns, make jokes, and have fun.
If youre hankering for more, check outour previous lists from 2019and2018.
Most of those are still great listens!
