Ahh, November.
Some view it as the magical month that heralds in the holiday season; complete with hot cocoas around the fire, hearty meals shared with loved ones, and crisp, fresh snowfall.
Some of us, however, view it as 30 whole days of the cold, wet darkness that it is.
No matter how it is that you've experienced this magical (or maniacal) month, you've likely needed to lean on podcasts a time or two. Maybe it's a true crime podcast that gets you through your commute, or perhaps a comedy or documentary-style podcast helps you to drift off to sleep at night. Heck, if you were secretly listening to an audio drama or two as your family prattled on over the Thanksgiving dinner table, we won't tell anyone. We might even encourage that sort of thing by giving you a choice selection of perfect podcasts, hand selected by our editorial team. That's right, it's the:
Best Podcasts of November 2021!
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https://open.spotify.com/episode/4amgLGJToyF3eOckGM6J4l?si=U8GEyacFRhq4hM5jZq7G7A
Here Lies Me describes itself as the first fiction podcast to accurately depict the twists and turns of adolescent life. It tells the story of 13-year-old Noa, a quirky misfit looking for her place in an affluent New England town with a dark twist. Complete with complex characters, a great voice cast, and a compelling story, we highly recommend this one for your next binge.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/36Pl285glbnxdi6krouEKS?si=YihDoI0LSZSZtGrZcP4VBg
Hosted by Jeannie Yandel and Eula Scott Bynoe, Battle Tactics for Your Sexist Workplace is your toolkit for unpacking and addressing the many ways that sexist and discriminatory workplaces can wear you down, be they subtle or obvious. In this standout episode, Jeannie and Eula are joined by guests Jodi-Ann Burey and Ruchika Tulshyan, co-writers of Stop Telling Women They Have Imposter Syndrome to analyze one of their past conversations. Is "Imposter syndrome" a mental shortfall that effects everyone in the workplace, or something more sinister? Don't miss this entertaining deep dive into a very nuanced and important issue.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6VcaPykPUNfj1ZNy0cZTyI?si=qMvU-4_-R2Gkkh-q0uFRbw
Musicals aren't easy to create. What normally spans years of writing, editing, casting and rehearsing is condensed down into one weekly podcast with OffBook, however. Each week, hosts Zach and Jess are joined by celebrities and actors to create a compelling (or at least hilarious) production on the spot. This week, Kelly Marie Tran (Star Wars, Raya and the Last Dragon) stops by for a role in "Soap Opera"-- which as you may have guessed, is an opera about soap. If you jumped into this list looking for your comedy podcast, here's your ticket.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0NNDUBZffg3A35aIOATyWQ?si=4AwZmJ5mRnm0ThR7hEDNpw
Elon Musk may be our world's oddest billionaire. Rather than stick to the droll and benign business models that have skyrocketed capitalisms greatest villains to extraordinary heights, Musk has turned a life-long obsession of sci-fi and futurism into a new kind of capitalism that host of The Evening Rocket Jill Lepore seeks to examine. Where does Elon plan to take us through his world of rockets, market explosions, and meme stocks?
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6KvqxKBFAw84NiYulqReRS?si=ov8F_MKSRo6yK9V3rQuWDQ
In Home Cooking, hosts Samin Nosrat (of ASalt Fat Acid Heat fame) and Hriskikesh Hirway (of Song Exploder) provide a simple service-- they talk about food. Whether it's a bit of creative inspiration in the kitchen, recipes to keep you sharp during quarantine, or just a bit of friendly company, the Home Cooking podcast is a great place to stop for nourishment.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2uYZEViU1uJ4A4g37OgqyJ?si=_KCs4H-rT5CY3-hYiD7d6g
Kobe Bryant is one of the best ones to ever do it, and he's been immortalized after is untimely passing as one of the best basketball players of all time. Now, iHeartRadio has accrued never-before-heard tapes of Kobe as a young man, discussing his dreams, thoughts and ambitions. Add in Journalist Mike Sielski joining the show with exclusive interviews with people close to Bryant through his childhood days, and I Am Kobe becomes an essential listen for sports fans.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3RopiN9xMZNWUZxeH1WJnI?si=4vT2HZuRTXKO8xzlKar1MA
According to The Journal, the last year has witnessed a sharp uptick in young women seeking medical help for involuntary tics that are often associated with the Tourette's condition. In this episode of this go-to news podcast, Kayla Johnson tells her story of developing her tics, and a neurologist explains why the popular app TikTok may be the culprit of the uptick. The Wall Street Journal's own Julie Jargon also theorizes that a large contingent of Tourette's-based influencers may have something to do with the rise in cases.
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WHEW! I think we covered it all, let's see here....fiction, check. Comedy, check. News, check. Sports, Yep. It's all there. Of course, if you think we missed something, let us know! We'll be waiting down in the comments below to hear about your favorite podcasts of the season, so drop us your recs!!
