A lot of people recommend podcast shows, but I never know which episodes to listen to, so I’ve started to make monthly playlists with my favorite individual podcast episodes! In no particular order, here are my top podcast episodes I listened to in November.
Click here to see the playlist on Spotify!
This month, I’m highlighting a new favorite podcast, Snacks Daily. I included one episode in my October Podcast Picks, and it’s become one of my favorite podcasts, so I wanted to feature it this month.
First off, can we talk about the song?? They have an intro/theme song which is basically their disclosure on how the podcast isn’t intended to provide stock advice, but it’s super catchy. “Robinhood Financial, LLC, member FINRA/SIPC,” if you know, you know.
Snacks Daily releases daily 15-20 minute episodes Monday through Friday that cover three stories in business news. The stories are based on what they see happening in the stock market, but the hosts don’t use too much business jargon. They explain what’s going on with the business that made the stock go up or down, and it’s things that affect everyday consumers, like Spotify and Netflix price hikes. I enjoy the light-hearted banter between the hosts and find the information they provide digestible yet thorough. If you’re looking to learn something new or keep up with current events, but also be entertained, then definitely check out this podcast!
I’ve included some of my favorite episodes from November in the playlist below that cover Beyoncé’s Peloton deal (“Crazy in Love (on a Bike)“), plant-based meat at McDonald’s (“Ronald McVegan“), and P&G’s diaper problem (“We’re in a Baby Bust“).
Ryan Tedder on “XO” by Beyoncé | NBC’s Songland Podcast
OneRepublic’s Ryan Tedder is one of the biggest songwriters in the music industry, and he is a part of NBC’s songwriting competition show, Songland. In this episode, Ryan recounts the process of writing “XO” for Beyoncé.
4 Questions You Should Always Ask Your Doctor | TEDx Shorts
Do you actually need surgery if your doctor says you need surgery? Dr. Christer Mjåset says maybe not.
Stamps: Tiny Squares Full of Secrets | Every Little Thing
Learn all about the process of making an official American postage stamp. Spoiler: there’s actually a Citizen’s Stamp Advisory Committee that decides which designs get chosen!
E14: What’s So Political About Food Photography | Racist Sandwich
This episode features interviews with a food photographer and a food writer who talk about how race, gender, and class sneaks into food images and affect their jobs.
Great British Baking Show and What’s Making Us Happy | Pop Culture Happy Hour
The Great British Baking Show hosts and challenges have changed! The hosts talk about what they like about the new season of GBBS on Netflix and other good things in their lives.
How Streaming Services Design Interfaces to Keep Us Watching | Wireframe
This show is hosted by Khoi Vinh, a principal designer at Adobe XD. He and other designers talk about how some video streaming services like Netflix have succeeded in making their platforms addictive through clever personalized user experience design, while others like Quibi fail to create content consumers want.
Jeni Britton Bauer, Founder and Chief Creative Officer, Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams | Skimm’d from the Couch
Jeni talks about her entrepreneurial upbringing, dropping out of college, making ice cream, and how the pandemic is affecting her business.
Our Passions & the Pursuit of Them w Lilly Tabrizi, Creator of Cronster | Soul Chats
In this episode, my friend Katherine interviews Lilly Tabrizi, a young real estate agent and fashion designer in Orange County. She talks about her experiences in fashion while studying abroad in London and how she started her clothing brand, Cronster.
Why It’s Cool #14: Birkenstocks | Why It’s Cool
Learn about Birkenstock shoes, from their origins in Germany in 1774, to the high-profile fashion collaborations of today.
David Chang | Anna Faris is Unqualified
I’ve been listening to Anna Faris Is Unqualified for years and I love how unfiltered her conversations are with all her celebrity hosts. This episode features the chef David Chang. He is also a naturally candid person, and he talks about his upbringing and work style in the kitchen. The second part of the episode is a conversation with a listener who needs relationship advice.
Karlie Kloss on Re-Modeling the Tech Industry | Unstyled
Karlie Kloss walked the runway for Calvin Klein’s New York Fashion Week show when she was a freshman in high school, but she’s more than just a pretty face. She’s always loved math and science and created Kode with Klossy, a free program that teaches girls to code.
How to Cultivate Creativity Every Day, with Piera Gelardi, of Refinery29 | Girlboss Radio with Sophia Amoruso
This is a live conversation with the inspiring Piera Gelardi, co-founder of Refinery29. She talks about her creative background, early career, building the media company, and her life now as a working mom.
S1 Ep. 3 Sugar Rush Host Hunter March on Breakfast Skillets, Going Gluten Free and Dating in the Instagram Age | Live To Eat with Candace Nelson
Candace is the founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes and a judge on Netflix’s Sugar Rush reality baking competition show. She has a fun conversation with the show’s host, Hunter March, who’s really just trying to live his best life in Los Angeles.
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