Top Society & Culture Podcasts

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Society & Culture

THE DON

THE DON is a docu-drama on the life of the producer of TOP GUN, Don Simpson, which uses narration, clips, and fictional re-enactments via “lost tapes'' to take you behind the scenes into Hollywood’s decade of decadence, the 1980s. Before the era of MeToo, there was Don Simpson the poster boy of toxic masculinity, whose outlandish behavior was not only tolerated but encouraged by the film industry who profited greatly off Don’s movies. Don Simpson was, like the character he named after himself in his movie TOP GUN, a maverick. His signature style of filmmaking created one hit after another— AMERICAN GIGOLO, FLASHDANCE, BEVERLY HILLS COP, TOP GUN- they all came from the mind of Don Simpson. Don loved the movies so much that he created a mythological persona known as “The Don” to match his signature movies— loud, ballsy, cheesy— his movies were full of homo-erotic testoterone-driven race car drivers and navy fighter pilots and stripper/welders who wanted to be ballerinas— these were the movies from Don’s absurd fantasy world— this was the world that Don actually lived in— there was no separation between life and art. And that movie persona that he created— “The Don”— grew more and more outrageous and more extreme— until ultimately… it killed him. Read More
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Society & Culture

Hoe With A Bro

A Girl and Guy best friend discuss topics from their POV. Goal is to help others feel less alone as the hosts keep you updated on their lives through sharing VERY personal experiences. Elise will relate with YOU through the mistakes and Preston will support YOU through your Hot Mess. LIVE FOR YOU. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hoewithabro/support Read More
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1503
Society & Culture

Difficult Artist

How do artists make what they make? Join journalist and best-selling author Lizzy Goodman as she digs into the daily creative practices of some of the most compelling figures in entertainment, politics, film, literature, and art. Difficult Artist is produced by Cadence13. Read More
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Society & Culture

Art of Power

They changed the world. So can you. Each week, award-winning journalist Aarti Shahani meets fascinating humans who've done big things. They answer two questions: (1) How does power work in the real world, anyway? (2) How has wielding power changed you? The movement begins here. Listen now. Let your volcano erupt. Read More
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Society & Culture

AT HOME with Byron Katie • The Work of Byron Katie® Podcast

Welcome to The Work of Byron Katie® official podcast. Invite your mind to stillness, pay attention as you relate what you hear to your own life, and experience the thrill of waking up to reality—not as some exalted state of mind, but as the elementary, doable, down-to-earth experience of understanding the cause of all suffering and how to end it. Hello. This is Byron Katie, and I welcome you to the “At Home with Byron Katie” podcast. Each week you’ll find me here with a different guest. I love the life experience each one brings to the table, and I hope you will too. Is there a problem in your world? Is there someone in your life, past or present, who resembles my guest or the person my guest is upset with? We exercise our bodies, but what about our minds? Think of this podcast as mental hygiene. I marvel at each guest’s courage, and I invite you to relax, get comfortable, and open your mind to inquiry. Let’s do The Work. For more information, visit thework.com. Read More
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1506
Society & Culture

A Slight Change of Plans – Pushkin Industries

You can follow the show at @DrMayaShankar on Instagram. Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year 2021 Editor's Note: Maya Shankar blends compassionate storytelling with the science of human behavior to help us understand who we are and who we become in the face of a big change. Maya is no stranger to change. “My whole childhood revolved around the violin, but that changed in a moment when I injured my hand playing a single note,” says Shankar, who was studying under Itzhak Perlman at the Juilliard School at the time. “I was forced to try and figure out who I was, and who I could be, without the violin." Maya soon discovered a new path in the field of cognitive science, where she earned her PhD as a Rhodes Scholar studying how and why we change. Her insights into human behavior ultimately led her to create A Slight Change of Plans—Apple Podcasts’ Best Show of the Year in 2021. You’ll hear intimate conversations with people like Tiffany Haddish, Kacey Musgraves, and Riz Ahmed, as well as real-life inspirations, like John Elder Robison, who undergoes experimental brain stimulation to deepen his emotional intelligence, Daryl Davis, a Black jazz musician who inspires hundreds of KKK members to leave the Klan, and Shankar herself, who had her own “slight change of plans” earlier this year. The show also explores the science of change with experts like Adam Grant and Angela Duckworth. "What I love most about this show is that the content is evergreen," says Shankar. "You can listen to episodes in any order and at any time." Read More
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1507
Society & Culture

The Ally Brooke Show

In her most vulnerable form, multi-platinum singer-songwriter Ally Brooke speaks to her friends and fans on her new weekly podcast. Familiar faces from all walks of life sit down on Ally’s couch to share their journeys with the singer, who has had a wild ride over the past decade. Ally Brooke was born in San Antonio, Texas and best known as the powerhouse vocalist that anchored award-winning multi-platinum sensation Fifth Harmony. Since beginning her solo career in 2019, Ally has had back to back Top 40 charting singles with "Tyga" and "A Boogie Wit Da Hoodie" as well as genre-bending collaborations including "All Night" with Afrojack which marked her first #1 as a solo artist on dance radio. Ally also competed on ABC's Dancing With The Stars, before embarking on her highly anticipated debut Time To Shine Tour in 2020 with scheduled stops including a sold out New York City show. You can watch Ally on Nickelodeon's Blue's Clues, and The Casagrandes. Ally is finishing her debut album slated for a fall 2021 release. With current streams already in the billions, Ally is just getting started. Sit back, relax and get to know the real Ally, on the Ally Brooke Show. Read More
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Society & Culture

Gates McFadden Investigates: Who do you think you are?

Actress and Choreographer Gates McFadden hosts this light-hearted and intimate sit-down conversational series featuring close friends and former co-stars reminiscing on careers, personal life and more Read More
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1509
Society & Culture

4D with Demi Lovato

4D with Demi Lovato is a weekly podcast series in which global superstar, actress and activist Demi Lovato shares and explores what’s on their heart and in the corners of their mind - curiosities, experiences, movements, and voices that raise the collective frequency of their community of listeners. Each week, Demi hosts conversations with special guests about identity, creativity, activism, philanthropy, and beyond. 4D with Demi Lovato is a presentation of OBB Sound, SB Projects and Cadence13. Read More
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Society & Culture

Hungry for Conversation with Natalie Puche

Welcome to Hungry for Conversation, where the kitchen transforms into our stage and every ingredient spins a tale of its own! I’m Natalie Puche—chef’s wife, unapologetic food lover, mother, and your host on this delightful journey through the world of luxury living with a touch of humility. Join me as we stir up engaging and effortless conversations, seasoned with a pinch of beauty, a sprinkle of motherhood, and a generous helping of joy.  Each episode, we’ll dive into the rich tapestry of life that unfolds just beyond the kitchen counter. I’ll share my favorite finds, delve into the topics that intrigue us all, and invite you along on my quest for authenticity in a glamorous world. Expect playful banter, captivating stories, and heartwarming moments as we connect over life’s simple pleasures. Let’s savor each moment together—because every delightful meal deserves a great story. Tune in and prepare to feast on inspiration! Read More
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Society & Culture

Out of Character

Out of Character is a podcast where handsome men confab about whatever their gracious hearts desire. This podcast is for insolently simple people, visionaries, masochists, and everything in between. Listen at your own risk... Read More
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Society & Culture

I Pray You Put This Journal Away – I Pray You Put This Journal Away

A husband and wife embark on a journey of catharsis and reflection as they read an old diary chronicling the struggles of an undiagnosed autistic teenager growing up with reality TV's Duggar family and fundamentalist Christianity. Through laughter and tears, they deconstruct the past in an entertaining and unvarnished examination of a unique upbringing. Read More
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Society & Culture

Toxic: The Britney Spears Story

Hosts Tess Barker and Babs Gray lay out everything you need to know about Britney Spears, her controversial conservatorship, and the movement of fans trying to end it. They talk to exclusive sources, examine new sides of the story, and uncover disturbing truths about our legal system that go way beyond Britney. Read More
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Society & Culture

The World Beneath

The first-ever series that defines and exposes the true nature of the underworld: a second economy of dirty money, born from the intersection of organized crime and intelligence operations. They are twin heads of this realm, and they have never been separated. This is the world of MOBSTERS & SPIES. Read More
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Society & Culture

Live in Love with Lauren Akins

In this seasonal podcast, to celebrate the New York Times bestselling book Live in Love, Lauren Akins sits down with podcast host Annie F. Downs and has meaningful conversations with multiple guests to talk about what it looks like to live in love in different areas of life. Tune in to each season, to hear never-before released stories and retellings of some of Lauren’s best memories. Read More
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Society & Culture

The Confessions of Anthony Raimondi

In 1978, Pope John Paul I was found dead in his bed just 33 days after he was elected. The official story is that he suffered a fatal heart attack. But in the years since his death, some have claimed he was murdered to cover up crimes in the Vatican. The question of the Pope’s death has never been definitively answered, but there is one man who claims to know the truth. A man from one of New York City’s crime families who has deep ties to the Italian mafia. He was there the day of the Pope’s death and witnessed his murder firsthand. Or, at least, that’s what he says. His name is Anthony Raimondi, and these are his confessions.

From USG Audio and Truth Media in association with Clockwork Films


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Society & Culture

Absolutely Mental

All three seasons available at https://absolutelymental.com/ In this new audio series, the Golden Globe- and Emmy-winning actor, director, and writer Ricky Gervais phones his favorite smart friend, the neuroscientist and philosopher Sam Harris, to ask some very important questions...and some not-so-important ones. Gervais and Harris contemplate the wonders of science and the chaos of modern life while having many good laughs. Read More
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Society & Culture

Hawk vs Wolf

After both leaving Sirius XM, radio personality Jason Ellis and professional skateboarder Tony Hawk, team up to bring podcasting to a new level. Jason and Tony take an in-depth look at skateboarding, music, and a behind the scenes look at what life is like as a superstar athlete. Every week, Jason and Tony will debate perspectives on cultural and societal themes that tie into entertainment. This is Hawk vs. Wolf! Read More
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1519
Society & Culture

The Vaping Fix

Two young Silicon Valley entrepreneurs set out to rid the world of smoking with an incredible new product. The device stands to disrupt the tobacco industry and make them rich, until it falls into the wrong hands and lives are ruined. From classrooms to hospitals, boardrooms to the Oval Office, what can be done to protect teenagers and is it too late? From Laura Beil, the reporter behind Dr. Death and Bad Batch, comes The Vaping Fix, the inside story of the rise of Juul and the making of a crisis.

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Society & Culture

Note to Self – Dear Media

From Q&A’s and break up tips to simply navigating every stage of life, influencer-turned-entrepreneur Payton Sartain brings you the sisterly advice you didn’t know you needed and honest conversations you’ve always wanted. Whether it’s Payton alone or a conversation with a friend, Note to Self is a space to get grounded, explore new perspectives, and ultimately, empower yourself and others. Grab some wine or a mocktail and enjoy the conversation! Read More
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Society & Culture

Asian Americana

A show about slices of distinctly Asian American culture and history.
A show about slices of distinctly Asian American culture and history. Read More
1522
Society & Culture

Catt Sadler Now

Veteran television host, media personality, tastemaker, and mom Catt Sadler brings you: "Catt Sadler Now." This show is equal parts inspiration and celebration, while always utterly raw and authentic.  As a powerful and respected voice in media, Catt motivates listeners to be their absolute best selves while exploring themes of personal growth, health and wellness, inner (and outer) beauty and more. An award-winning journalist, Catt conducts in-depth interviews with ease but also comes to the mic each week to share her own ever-evolving story along the way.  Relatable. Aspirational. Memorable. Read More
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Society & Culture

Dear Asian Americans

Dear Asian Americans is a podcast for and by Asian Americans, focusing on authentic storytelling rooted in origin, identity, and legacy. Host Jerry Won brings on guests from diverse backgrounds and career paths to celebrate, support, and inspire the Asian American community. New episodes air every Tuesday across all major platforms. Instagram: @dearasianamericans Read More
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1524
Society & Culture

We Can Do Hard Things – Glennon Doyle and Audacy

Life is freaking hard. We are all doing hard things every single day – things like loving and losing; caring for children and parents; forging and ending friendships; battling addiction, illness, and loneliness; struggling in our jobs, our marriages, and our divorces; setting boundaries; and fighting for equality, purpose, freedom, joy, and peace. On We Can Do Hard Things, Glennon Doyle, author of UNTAMED; her wife Abby Wambach; and her sister Amanda Doyle do the only thing they’ve found that has ever made life easier: Drop the fake and talk honestly about the hard things including sex, gender, parenting, blended families, bodies, anxiety, addiction, justice, boundaries, fun, quitting, overwhelm . . . all of it. We laugh and cry and help each other carry the hard so we can all live a little bit lighter and braver, free-er, less alone. Read More
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Society & Culture

SHE/HER/THEY with KITTENS

Join DJ, Producer, and Intersectional Feminist advocate Lauren Abedini AKA KITTENS, for SHE/HER/THEY. Each episode she'll delve into insightful conversations with special guests who transcend identity expectations to give their takes on authenticity, gender, life paths, creativity, and figuring out life outside the boxes and binaries. It takes guts to go against the grain of society, and SHE/HER/THEY has your back along the way. Follow SHE/HER/THEY and KITTENS on IG: @sheherthey @iamkittens Watch & Subscribe on Youtube: www.SHEHERTHEY.com Read More
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