Best Episodes of the Week - Sept 20

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Another week behind us, and another week of fantastic shows and episodes for you here in the Spotify Podcast Community. Of course, we want to hear YOUR favorite episodes as of late, too-- so once you're done listening, head down to the comments to tell us about some of your favorite shows! 

Let's get into it 😎

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Disappearances - Etan Patz

https://open.spotify.com/episode/73SmM5FmBMUVUsVfhz9Ggp?si=5yf8J99uTZGk3s5PYEIBGQ&dl_branch=1

In 1979, Julie and Stan Patz let their 6-year-old son walk to school on his own for the first time. What would unfold over the next 10 minutes over two NYC blocks would turn out to be every parent's worst nightmare. 

Death, Sex and Money- When A Banker Becomes a Nun 

https://open.spotify.com/episode/1Q7FYNYHSo8FKj6rgB4k3I?si=dWnkkwd1TPy9cARB013Wlg&dl_branch=1

Death, Sex, and Money is a show that does just what it says on the tin-- it's an exploration of all of the illicit and exciting things that get left out of polite conversation. In this episode, Sister Josephine Garrett tells the story of how she worked her way up the corporate ladder of the Baptist religion-- only to heel turn into Catholicism in her 20's to become a nun.

The Facebook Files, Part 1: The Whitelist

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vtMktCHULIBT1LScDqofV?si=DdfOz4pSTV2DZC3zuzI-KA&dl_branch=1

The Facebook Files is the Wall Street Journal's deep dive into the inner workings of the social media monolith that is Facebook. In this first episode, WSJ's Jeff Horwitz explains how high-profile users from celebrities to politicians are shielded from the site's rules and protected from enforcement measures. 

Posted Up with Chris Haynes - Carmelo Anthony on his new memoir, why he joined the Lakers, and Dame'...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4cpD1hMbjf4FuNF2gR9sCZ?si=wEl0raPPTNunA4pWVG9oiw&dl_branch=1

In Posted Up, Yahoo Sports’ NBA Insider Chris Haynes sits down to chat with NBA legends and other industry insiders about the topics that don't typically get covered in sports interviews. In this ep, Chris catches up with NBA veteran Carmelo Anthony to go over the deeply personal stories in his new memoir, Where Tomorrows aren't Promised. 

I AM Athlete Podcast - Styles P Versus Chad Ochocinco Johnson | Is Kanye vs Drake Too Messy For Hip-...

https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bN6KgAg8iXDYHwQzdi96e?si=-s975mTlRl6pOTGb2Fg2eA&dl_branch=1

I AM Athlete is a candid and honest discussion between NFL greats Brandon Marshall, Chad Johnson, Fred Taylor and Channing Crowder. In this episode, the guys sit down with rapper Styles P to discuss health and wellness, the state of hip-hop, and even a bit of freestyling. 

Exactly Amara - The Importance of Mental Health Conversations https://open.spotify.com/episode/0TVElvjeuFMV3u1I4FM7qC?si=0FtcdrJCRYuxlehlx9jCwg&dl_branch=1

Exactly Amara is the brainchild of Amara La Negra and Stacy Newnez in which they discuss dating, sex, relationships, social media, plastic surgery, body positivity and everything in between. In this episode, the two are joined by Paulina Roe, the founder of Get Yo’ Mind Right to discuss mental health, therapy, the persistent stigmas of mental wellness, and their own experiences with therapy. 

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Boom! That should keep you gleefully listening as your week kicks off. Which was your favorite of this week's picks? Any that weren't on our list? Chime in below with your favorites. 

Looking for more top picks from our panel of experts? Check out last week's post for more.