Pod, Actually

Catherine Harris

A podcast about people's favourite podcasts.

Episodes

  1. Andrew ❤️ Mindscape

    6D AGO

    Andrew ❤️ Mindscape

    In this episode of Pod, Actually, Andrew talks about his favorite podcast: Mindscape with Sean Carroll. Andrew discovered Mindscape while trying to improve his own teaching. A deep dive into Richard Feynman’s lectures led him into quantum mechanics, Bayesian logic, and eventually to Carroll’s long-form, curiosity-driven interviews. 🔗 Links Read the companion piece on Substack: https://podactually.substack.comSupport Pod, Actually on Patreon: https://patreon.com/PodActuallyFollow Pod, Actually on Instagram: www.instagram.com/podactuallypodcast📩 Tell us about the podcast you love: podactuallypodcast@gmail.com

    18 min
  2. Jocelyn ❤️ Bitch Sesh

    MAR 2

    Jocelyn ❤️ Bitch Sesh

    In this episode of Pod, Actually, Jocelyn talks about her favorite podcast: Bitch Sesh, the cult-favorite show devoted to The Real Housewives franchise. Jocelyn calls it a “guilty pleasure,” but what unfolds is something more interesting: a portrait of why we turn to “ridiculous” television, why warmth matters more than expertise, and how much we need to like the people whose voices keep us company. 🔗 Links Read the companion piece on Substack: https://podactually.substack.comSupport Pod, Actually on Patreon: https://patreon.com/PodActuallyFollow Pod, Actually on Instagram: www.instagram.com/podactuallypodcast📩 Tell us about the podcast you love: podactuallypodcast@gmail.com

    17 min
  3. Will ❤️ On The Media

    FEB 23

    Will ❤️ On The Media

    In this episode of Pod, Actually, Will (an independent audio producer and documentary maker ) talks about the podcast that has shaped his thinking for two decades: On the Media. Will calls it his “portable journalism school.” A longtime listener, he describes a deep admiration for host Brooke Gladstone, whose perceptive interviews and narrative framing continue to challenge and inspire him. Will also talks about The Read, a very different kind of show that he finds funny, bracing, and culturally illuminating — and about his hesitation to dive into highly immersive narrative series that take over your life. This episode is about loyalty, literacy, narrative framing, and what it means to feel part of a show’s ecosystem. Will’s Top Five Podcasts On the MediaThe ReadHeavyweightLove MeGoodbye to All This 🔗 Links Learn more about Will’s audio work here: https://aquifermedia.com/If you’re tying the knot, don’t miss Will's beautifully crafted wedding podcasts: https://listenwith.us/Read the companion piece on Substack: https://podactually.substack.comSupport Pod, Actually on Patreon: https://patreon.com/PodActuallyFollow Pod, Actually on Instagram: www.instagram.com/podactuallypodcast📩 Tell us about the podcast you love: podactuallypodcast@gmail.com

    22 min
  4. Giorgia ❤️ Today In Focus

    FEB 18

    Giorgia ❤️ Today In Focus

    Today on Pod, Actually, we are joined by Giorgia, a visual artist and science communication manager from London. Giorgia talks to us about the podcast she listens to “almost religiously” every morning: Today In Focus from The Guardian. For Giorgia, In Focus isn’t background noise. It’s ritual. It’s dog-walk companion. It’s commute soundtrack. It’s how she makes sense of a relentless news cycle without drowning in it. Giorgia also shares how listening shapes conversations with her partner and friends — and why she’d notice if the show disappeared tomorrow. It’s a thoughtful conversation about information, identity, and the small daily habits that quietly anchor us. 🔗 Links Listen to Today In Focus: https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/todayinfocusRead the companion piece on Substack: https://podactually.substack.comLearn more about Giorgia's art practice at:  https://www.gioeucalyptus.com/And you can follow Giorgia on Instagram, where you can see pictures of her beloved dog, Yana: https://www.instagram.com/giorgiasiriaco Support the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/PodActuallyFollow Pod, Actually on Instagram: www.instagram.com/podactuallypodcast📩 Tell us about the podcast you love: podactuallypodcast@gmail.com

    10 min
  5. Jenny ❤️ The Moth Radio Hour

    FEB 18

    Jenny ❤️ The Moth Radio Hour

    Today on Pod, Actually, Jenny talks to us about why she loves The Moth Radio Hour, and why live, true storytelling hits differently. We talk about the bravery of standing on a stage with nothing but your own experience, the strange intimacy of hearing a room react in real time, and why imperfect, human stories often land harder than the most polished productions. Sometimes it’s just a voice, a pause, and a sentence that makes you sit up and think: oh. 🔗 Links Listen to The Moth Radio Hour: https://themoth.orgRead the companion piece on Substack: https://podactually.substack.comSupport the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/PodActuallyFollow Pod, Actually on Instagram: www.instagram.com/podactuallypodcast📩 Tell us about the podcast you love: podactuallypodcast@gmail.com

    9 min
  6. Nina ❤️ Climate One

    FEB 18

    Nina ❤️ Climate One

    Today on Pod, Actually we’re joined by Nina, who brings her curiosity, candor, and climate passion to the table as she tells us why she loves Climate One. Climate One is a long-running public radio show that tackles the climate crisis from every angle: science, policy, business, activism—and yes, the messy human feelings underneath it all. Nina explains what keeps her coming back: the calm, thoughtful tonethe refusal to flatten complex debatesthe way the show holds space for nuance without drifting into despairWe also talk about: how to stay informed without burning outthe emotional toll of following climate newswhy conversation still mattersand what it means to engage with big, existential issues in a way that feels grounding rather than overwhelmingThis episode is about finding clarity in chaos and about the podcasts that help us make sense of the world. 🔗 Links Listen to Climate One: https://www.climateone.orgRead the companion piece on Substack: https://podactually.substack.comSupport the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/PodActuallyFollow Pod, Actually on Instagram: www.instagram.com/podactuallypodcast📩 Tell us about the podcast you love: podactuallypodcast@gmail.com

    12 min
  7. Wil ❤️ APG (Airline Pilot Guy)

    FEB 18

    Wil ❤️ APG (Airline Pilot Guy)

    Today on Pod, Actually, Wil takes us somewhere unexpected: the cockpit. His favorite podcast is Airline Pilot Guy, a show that blends aviation nerdery, technical deep dives, listener mail, and a whole lot of camaraderie. And yes, even if you’ve never set foot on a plane (other than 23B, middle seat), this one might surprise you. Wil talks about: Why expertise is attractive (even when you don’t understand every word)The comfort of ritual and recurring segmentsHow niche podcasts build deeply loyal communitiesAnd what it feels like to love a show that most of your friends have never heard ofIt’s an episode about obsession, professionalism, and the quiet thrill of listening to people who really know what they’re talking about. Because sometimes your favorite podcast isn’t the buzziest.  It’s the one that feels like home at 30,000 feet. 🔗 Links Listen to Airline Pilot Guy: https://airlinepilotguy.com/Read the companion piece on Substack: https://podactually.substack.comSupport the show on Patreon: https://patreon.com/PodActuallyFollow Pod, Actually on Instagram: www.instagram.com/podactuallypodcast📩 Tell us about the podcast you love: podactuallypodcast@gmail.com

    15 min

  8. FEB 14

    Pod, Actually trailer

    Welcome to Pod, Actually, a podcast about people's favorite podcasts.  Each episode, a guest tells us the show they love most — the one they evangelise about, fall asleep to, argue about, or credit with changing their brain chemistry. We talk about why that podcast matters to them. What it says about their taste. Their obsessions. Their inner life. It turns out that when someone tells you their favourite podcast, they’re telling you who they are. If you love podcasts, recommendations, and conversations that go slightly deeper than “what are you into?”, this is your show. Follow us on Instagram @podactuallypodcast. And subscribe to our Substack at @podactuallypodcast for curated recommendations and bonus thoughts. Welcome to Pod, Actually.

    1 min

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Ratings & Reviews

5
out of 5
4 Ratings

About

A podcast about people's favourite podcasts.

Information

  • Creator
    Catherine Harris
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    8
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Pod, Actually
  • Show Website
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