OCTOBER: Top 5 Podcasts
Hysterical by Wondery
Hysterical investigates a mysterious illness that spreads among a group of high school girls in upstate New York. What is causing their sudden, often violent symptoms? Is there something in the water or inside the school? Or is it “all in their head?” The series examines the outbreak in LeRoy, NY, believed by some to be the most severe case of mass hysteria since the Salem Witch Trials. FASCINATING! Listen here
Sliding Doors by Jennie Becker
Have you ever really thought about those moments that shaped your life? Those decisions that could have gone either way and the opportunities presented to you? What if you had taken a risk to get that job, or not have gone on that night out? Sliding Doors is the podcast that delves into those decisions and moments that build the path of our lives. Each episode a contributor (from actors to authors, entrepreneurs to comedians) discusses their ‘Sliding Doors’ moments with host Jennie Becker. Listen here
Quite A Good Sport by BBC
From the hosts of No Such Thing As A Fish, comes a QI take on Sport. In this brand new podcast series from the makers of QI and No Such Thing As A Fish, hosts James Harkin and Anna Ptaszynski tackle the interesting side of sport. The pod features professional athletes gunning for gold in this year’s Olympics as well as the teams working behind the scenes. Loved their recent episode on table tennis! Listen here
On the Podium by BBC World Service
The stories behind the medals. As the 2024 Paris Olympics and Paralympics approach, comedian Eliza Skinner and athletics commentator Ed Harry interview remarkable athletes about the journeys they took to the Games. Basketball champion Breanna Stewart and shot-putter Raven Saunders explain why they use the platform sport gives them to act as advocates. Swimmer Anastasia Pagonis and rower Brigit Skarstein share how sport helped them rebuild their futures after life-changing events, while John McFall, Markus Rogan and Maarten van der Weijden talk about the lives they have found after leaving competition behind. Listen here
The Liz Earle Wellbeing Show by Liz Earle Wellbeing+
Join Liz Earle (yes, skincare queen Liz Earle!) as she empowers women to thrive at every age. From navigating the challenges of midlife to building a strong foundation for your golden years, this podcast offers practical advice and expert insights. Learn how to prioritise your health, boost your energy, and embrace the beauty of aging. Really enjoyed the recent episode with Dr Leland Stillman where they discussed sun exposure- sounds a bit boring and dry, but honestly, it’s not! Well worth a listen! Listen here
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Happy listening, Team Glorious x