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The Pod Club is a new weekly show from iHeartRadio bringing you the very best recommendations from podcast insiders on what you should be listening to next. There are more podcasts than ever and we are your podcast obsessed best friend who listens to everything out there to recommend exactly what you want in your ears. Hosted by podcasting veteran Jo Piazza and a rotating cast of podcast hosts, producers and aficionados, The Pod Club makes your life easier by obsessing over everything the audio world has to offer and curating it into a highly entertaining show.

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    • Society & Culture
    • 4.4 • 14 Ratings

The Pod Club is a new weekly show from iHeartRadio bringing you the very best recommendations from podcast insiders on what you should be listening to next. There are more podcasts than ever and we are your podcast obsessed best friend who listens to everything out there to recommend exactly what you want in your ears. Hosted by podcasting veteran Jo Piazza and a rotating cast of podcast hosts, producers and aficionados, The Pod Club makes your life easier by obsessing over everything the audio world has to offer and curating it into a highly entertaining show.

    The Pod Club Finale with Anna Sale

    The Pod Club Finale with Anna Sale

    Welcoming Anna Sale to (the last episode of) The Pod Club! After a season filled with incredible recommendations, plenty of laughter and a few too many f bombs, it’s time to go out with a bang. There was only one person we wanted to have on as a guest for the final show… Anna Sale of Death, Sex & Money! The iconic host who is never afraid to go there joins host Jo Piazza to get a little uncomfortable in the best possible way. From orgasms that feel like “sunshine in your veins”’ to the January 6th Capitol Attack to the overwhelming dumpster fire of parenting, we finish out the Pod Club with an episode that has a little something for everyone. As we say adieu, we want to say thank you to all of our listeners. We hope we made your journey through the podcastverse just a little bit easier because as we always say, life is too short to listen to bad podcasts. 

    Anna’s Show:Death, Sex & MoneyHard

    Shows Mentioned:The 11th: LOVEWill be Wild Canary Childproof

    Abortion Resources:


    https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources
    shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022

    More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy 


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    • 30 min
    A Different View with Noel King

    A Different View with Noel King

    Welcoming Noel King to The Pod Club! News fatigue is real. Constantly being reminded of the terrible things going on in our world is exhausting. That's why there's an art to delivering the news in a simple, honest, and entertaining way. Noel has mastered this art. She co-hosts Today, Explained, a news podcast that strikes the perfect balance: a sonic gem filled with topical information, on a daily basis, that doesn't leave you depressed and wanting to hide away from the world. For today’s episode, Noel takes a break from the persistent work of hosting a daily show to join Jo and talk about everything from how she fuels her brain, #awkward moments, and what she's listening to right now. Her recommendations are completely new to the Pod Club and include a variety of perspectives. Noel seeks out stories from many different angles—even ones she doesn’t agree with—and we can all learn from that. Because it’s not just about what you listen to, but also what you don’t.

    Noel’s Show:Today, Explained

    Shows Mentioned:EconTalkFall of CivilizationsBlocked and Reported Honestly with Bari Weiss For Colored Nerds (formerly The Nod) The Read 

    Abortion Resources:https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resourcesshoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortionhttps://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by statehttps://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteershttps://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the rulingplancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinethttps://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotlinehttps://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test stripshttps://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth controlhttps://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add morehttps://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022-More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy 
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    • 32 min
    Way Back Like Lawn Chairs with Bridget Todd

    Way Back Like Lawn Chairs with Bridget Todd

    Welcoming Bridget Todd to The Pod Club! Jo and OG podcaster Bridget go way back, like lawn chairs. In this week’s episode the two of them ask the question we've all been wondering: why every podcaster tries to impersonate Ira Glass when they first get started (themselves included). Bridget has been making groundbreaking podcasts since 2008. She describes her current show, There Are No Women On The Internet, as a “tech show if a tech show were hosted by Lizzo'' where each week she tells the story of technology through the voices of marginalized people. Bridget pushes boundaries and buttons in audio and on the Internet and she's not afraid to use her platform to push for social change in a deeply entertaining way. 

    Bridget’s Show:There Are No Girls On The Internet

    Shows Mentioned:Our NatureFlash Forward Being Seen

    Abortion Resources:


    https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources
    shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion
    https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state
    https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds)
    https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers
    https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling
    plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet
    https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline
    https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips
    https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control
    https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more
    https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022

    More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy 

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    • 28 min
    Everyone Poops with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar

    Everyone Poops with Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar

    Welcoming Bobbi Brown and Anjali Kumar to The Pod Club! Each week on their show, The Important Things, Bobbi and Anjali hop on the mic to have candid conversations with guests about how to discover the ever elusive path to a happy and fulfilled life. Achieving fulfillment may seem like a tall task, but there is no one more qualified than these two. Bobbi Brown is a makeup artist, founder, four-time podcast host, and serial entrepreneur. Anjali Kumar is an incredible multi-hyphenate lawyer, author, and speaker. Together, they bring a wealth of experience that anyone can benefit from. This week, they are joining host Jo Piazza to share the important things to listen to. Whether it’s an elaborate catfish scheme, an in-depth interview with a successful entrepreneur, or poop talk, these three cover it all. Because at the end of the day, who doesn't want someone to tell them how to get a little closer to absolute happiness?

    Show:The Important Things

    Shows Mentioned:How I Built ThisSweet BobbyJust Enough Family
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    • 27 min
    A Podcast for Everything with Forever 35

    A Podcast for Everything with Forever 35

    Welcoming Kate Spencer & Doree Shafrir to The Pod Club! One day while sitting on the couch with a glass of rosé chatting about face serums, these ladies were inspired to record a podcast. They wanted to make a show that reflects what they and their peers actually talk about. With that, Forever 35 was born and it has been wildly successful ever since. Every week, Doree and Kate chat with a guest to figure out how to feel good in our crazy world and now they’re on The Pod Club to recommend the best self-care shows to listen to. Doree, Kate, and Jo give so many options because there really is a podcast for everything. Olympic swimming? Yep. Ham Radio? Yep. Anything you need, Doree and Kate have the solution and will make you feel better in the process. 

    Doree & Kate's Show:Forever35

    Shows Mentioned:Maintenance PhaseThe Plot ThickensMinnie QuestionsThat Thing You Do The Viall Files
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    • 26 min
    An Audio Hug with Delilah

    An Audio Hug with Delilah

    Welcoming Delilah to The Pod Club!  In this week’s episode, host Jo Piazza is joined by radio legend and podcaster to talk about all the things from empathy to roller skating to the evolution of audio. America’s radio legend has probably gotten you through a breakup (or three) with her comforting advice and soothing voice. While she remains a pioneer in the radio world, Delilah joins Jo to talk about how she has adapted to the podcast landscape to bring us two new shows in the past few years. Hey, It’s Delilah is a 5-minute appetizer to the full meal show Love Someone with Delilah. Whether you are looking for advice, a laugh, or just an audio hug, this week’s episode has it all.

    Delilah’s Shows:Love SomeoneHey It’s Delilah
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    • 22 min

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14 Ratings

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I was so excited to see this. I’d been thinking about creating a place to share thoughts on podcasts; what’s new, what’s amazing, what’s thought provoking and timely. You know, maybe a maybe a Facebook page or something. But then this! Thanks! Looking forward to each and every episode!

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