New Podcasts Bring Laughter and Insight to Audiences
Comedians and podcasters, Ashley and Jordan Banjo, along with Perri Kiely, have entered the podcasting space with Brothers Uncovered, where they engage in a hilarious game of "Would You Rather." Meanwhile, The Problematic Gaze delves into pop culture history, critically analyzing old TV shows and movies. Comedians Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill return with Northern News, a comedy podcast focused on obscure news from the North.
Key Takeaways:
- Brothers Uncovered, hosted by Ashley and Jordan Banjo, invites listeners to join in on their game of "Would You Rather," sharing personal stories and experiences.
- The latest episode of Brothers Uncovered saw the trio discuss how well-received their first episode was by family, friends, and fans, and Jordan revealed his new tattoo in honor of the podcast series.
- The Problematic Gaze podcast, hosted by social historian Dr. Lee Arnott and TV producer Dave Moor, revisits and dissects pieces of pop culture history, providing context and critical analysis.
- The Problematic Gaze explored a 1996 edition of Blind Date, discussing cultural nostalgia and social critique, highlighting the show's problematic aspects, such as crowd misogynism.
- Northern News, hosted by Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill, focuses on obscure news from the North, sharing their thoughts and discussions on the weird and unknown.
- Northern News's latest episode featured a live edition recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024, where the co-hosts discussed various news stories, including an owl that caused havoc at a wedding and a man who found a massive chip.
- Brothers Uncovered, The Problematic Gaze, and Northern News are all entertaining and informative podcasts that cater to different interests, from comedy and nostalgia to cultural critique and local news.
Statistics:
- Brothers Uncovered features Ashley Benjo, Jordan Banjo, and Perri Kiely as hosts in the latest episode.
- The Problematic Gaze has explored 10+ episodes of pop culture history, including a 1996 edition of Blind Date.
- Northern News has reached its 4th season, with over 100 episodes released, covering a wide range of obscure news stories.
- The latest episode of Northern News was recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024, a live event featuring the podcast's hosts.
Sources:
- Brothers Uncovered (no sources available)
- The Problematic Gaze by social historian Dr. Lee Arnott and TV producer Dave Moor (no sources available)
- Northern News by Ian Smith and Amy Gledhill, recorded at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2024.