Picks of the week
Can I Inform You a Secret?
Broadly accessible, all episodes accessible from Fri
“We’ve had folks spherical with weapons, knives in search of him. It was like a residing nightmare.” So begins journalist Sirin Kale’s six-part Guardian true-crime story about Matthew Hardy, who spent greater than a decade stalking girls on-line. Kale talks to victims, Hardy’s ex-neighbours and people who know him, making a gripping sequence that’s a vivid human portrait of these affected – and an interesting story of what would possibly trigger such behaviour. Alexi Duggins
Hoaxed
Broadly accessible, episodes weekly
“If it was as much as me, this story would by no means have been made public.” So goes the intro to this troubling have a look at conspiracy theories, which is Tortoise’s follow-up to Candy Bobby – voted 2021’s greatest podcast by the Guardian. It’s clever, compelling and measured, following two Hampstead youngsters’s fictional claims that they have been victims of a satanic paedophile cult. AD
America’s Lifeless
Broadly accessible, all episodes out now
Host Emmett Malloy describes the Grateful Lifeless as “a very American experiment” whereas how the band remains to be shaping lives 50 years on. Vampire Weekend’s Ezra Koenig is first as much as clarify the musical magic, whereas mushroom professional Paul Stamets affords a distinct perspective. Hannah Verdier
Loss of life of an Artist
Broadly accessible, episodes weekly
Artist Ana Mendieta died after falling out of the window of her sculptor husband Carl Andre’s thirty fourth flooring condominium in 1985. He was charged then acquitted of his spouse’s homicide. At this time, the artwork world remains to be cut up over what occurred. Artwork insider Helen Molesworth unpicks the case. Hollie Richardson
The Rewatcher: Buffy the Vampire Slayer
Wondery, episodes weekly from Monday
Ash Kelley was too younger to observe 90s vampire customary Buffy, however Alaina Urquhart is a superfan. Now the niece and aunt are viewing it collectively. The 25-year-old present nonetheless stirs up robust feelings for followers, however will Kelley spot any issues via at the moment’s lens? HV
There’s a podcast for that
This week Shaheena Uddin picks 5 of one of the best podcasts for pet lovers, from suggestions for take care of your furry mates, to recommendation on coping with animal bereavement.
Can I Pet Your Canine?
This healthful podcast is for “unapologetic canine lovers” to share their love for all issues canine. You is likely to be pondering: how a lot are you able to presumably speak about canine? Effectively, with greater than 300 episodes already printed, pleasant and bubbly hosts Renee Covert and Alexis Preston haven’t run out of issues to bark about, from choosing their canine of the week to sharing a weekly roundup of canine information. The sequence additionally boasts a powerful lineup of visitor stars: within the first episode, the playwright and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda made a visitor look to debate his lovable canine Tobi.
The Purrrcast
Not likely a canine particular person? Effectively this cat pod is likely to be extra your pace. Hosts Sara Iyer and Steven Ray Morris talk about all kinds of cat subjects from CatCon (a conference devoted to cats) to Garfield’s cinematic universe, a homage to the lasagne-loving feline. Listeners are inspired to ship in photos and tales of their pets in a shared celebration of the common cuteness of cats.
Listening to the Horse
Equestrian lovers: giddy up for this podcast. Bestselling writer and horsewoman Elaine Heney delivers an insightful sequence all about listening to the wants of horses. As Heney explains in episode one, this podcast is way wanted in a world that sadly prioritises “short-term efficiency targets earlier than the long-term well being of a horse”. Learn to bond together with your equine companion because the sequence guides you thru the using course of, with helpful classes and tips about methods.
The Pet Loss Companion
A recurring theme of pet pods is the optimistic influence that animals can have on our psychological well being. However what concerning the troublesome strategy of mourning a pet? Many house owners will say that their four-legged buddy has turn out to be a member of the household – and there’s no tougher expertise than shedding a liked one. Two household therapists, Nancy Saxton-Lopez and Ken Dolan-Del Vecchio, give their ideas on how to deal with grief – particularly on particular events and holidays.
Pod to the Rescue
Should you consider in rescuing pets fairly than shopping for them, this pawesome podcast is likely to be simply the one for you. Its hosts have greater than 20 years of knowledge to share on rescuing cats and canine and may educate you all you should know. The sequence to this point has lined essential areas equivalent to trauma, despair, separation nervousness, deconstructing aggressive behaviour, in addition to teaching your pet via noisy events equivalent to fireworks celebrations.
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