6 Podcasts About the Joys and Terrors of Air Travel

Starter episode: “Aviation Bill” This year marks the 10th anniversary of a haunting aviation mystery. On March 8, 2014, Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 took off from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and disappeared from air control radar 35 minutes later, vanishing somewhere over the Indian Ocean. Exhaustive searches turned up only scattered pieces of debris, which offered…

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6 Podcasts to Soothe an Anxious Mind

Starter episode: “Raised to Present Well — Dr. Kate Truitt” As the name suggests, this series offers a variety of practical and problem-focused techniques that listeners can use in their daily lives, with an emphasis on anxiety disorders, obsessive-compulsive disorder (O.C.D.) and depression. The host, Kimberley Quinlan, a licensed marriage and family therapist, strikes a…

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6 Podcasts About the Joys and Perils of the Great Outdoors

Starter episode: “The Worst Black Bear Attack in History: Part 1” Matt Pycroft, a filmmaker who specializes in documenting far-flung and hostile outdoor locations, delivers interviews with guests who share his thirst for exploration. One’s definition of an adventure can vary dramatically, and that’s reflected in the broad range of subjects here. Many episodes focus…

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6 Podcasts for Foodies – The New York Times

Starter episode: “Jon Kung’s Recipe for Spaghetti and Lion’s Head Meatballs” ‘Lecker’ Recorded primarily in home kitchens, this convivial podcast has an intimate feel that sets it apart from most interview shows. Lucy Dearlove, a radio producer, hosts conversations with chefs, cookbook authors and other foodies, incorporating the sounds of their cookery — paper bags…

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