Podcast Picks for Every Interest

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This week's podcast picks range from reconnecting with family and exploring mental health to engaging with difficult issues in politics. From Scotland to the fashion world, there's something for everyone to enjoy.

Key Takeaways:

  • The podcast "Stirring It Up with Andi and Miquita Oliver" features the hosts taking the podcast on the road, traveling through Scotland as Miquita learns about her roots from her dad's side of the family. The episode includes a thoughtful discussion on the importance of art and creative problem-solving.
  • The episode features Miquita's brother, Louis, a recent graduate, who takes the hosts on a tour of the Glasgow School of Art. The tour highlights the value of artistic education and its power to transform lives and communities.
  • The podcast "The Closet Digest by Vogue" explores the intersection of environmentalism and fashion. Host Emily Chan invites guests to share the stories behind their vintage finds and key wardrobe pieces.
  • The podcast features Olivier Award-winning actor, writer, and musician Sheila Atim, who shares her capsule wardrobe and the history behind her clothes. Atim fondly recounts the story of her mother and aunties all having the same cardigan from when they arrived from Uganda.
  • The podcast "Fictionable" celebrates the best new short stories from around the world. Hosted by Fictionable editor Richard Lea, the episodes feature short interviews with writers whose stories have been published in the magazine.
  • Belgian comic book author and illustrator Judith Vanistendael shares her new graphic story based on events from World War II, which was inspired by her grandfather. Vanistendael also discusses her transition to working digitally and the future of her craft.

Statistics:

  • 15 years of experience for Richard Lea, the host of Fictionable, on the Guardian.
  • 1 Belgium-based comic book author, Judith Vanistendael, featured as a guest on Fictionable.
  • 1 glossy magazine, Vogue, has a podcast exploring the intersection of environmentalism and fashion.
  • 1 Scotland-based podcast, "Stirring It Up with Andi and Miquita Oliver", featuring the hosts traveling through Scotland and learning about Miquita's roots.

Sources:

  • "Stirring It Up with Andi and Miquita Oliver" podcast
  • "The Closet Digest by Vogue" podcast
  • "Fictionable" podcast by Vogue
  • Guardian newspaper's books podcast presented by Richard Lea