For a relaxing listen this week, we've got three great podcasts to get you started.
First up, we've got "Get Birding With Sean Bean", the perfect antidote to a busy day. The actor and avid birder chats with fellow nature enthusiast Guy Garvey about his love of spotting different bird species while abroad. From recognising bird songs to finding peace in watching wildlife, this conversation is both informative and meditative.
Next, "Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World" takes us back to the early days of Vine, the now-defunct video-sharing platform that was a staple of social media back in the 2010s. This special episode explores how its predecessors could have revived the site, featuring an interview with Evan Henshaw-Plath, one of Twitter's first employees, who is setting up an anti-AI version of Vine to tackle modern social media issues.
Last but not least, we've got "Love + Radio: Blood Memory", an offbeat true crime series hosted by Nick van der Kolk. In this latest episode, the host delves into a sprawling mystery surrounding Michael Thompson, a former member of the Aryan Brotherhood who has testified against the gang in court. But is he telling the truth? The podcast offers a hooky and intriguing exploration of identity and deception.
All three podcasts are available to stream now, so grab your headphones and get ready for some great listens.
First up, we've got "Get Birding With Sean Bean", the perfect antidote to a busy day. The actor and avid birder chats with fellow nature enthusiast Guy Garvey about his love of spotting different bird species while abroad. From recognising bird songs to finding peace in watching wildlife, this conversation is both informative and meditative.
Next, "Vine: Six Seconds That Changed the World" takes us back to the early days of Vine, the now-defunct video-sharing platform that was a staple of social media back in the 2010s. This special episode explores how its predecessors could have revived the site, featuring an interview with Evan Henshaw-Plath, one of Twitter's first employees, who is setting up an anti-AI version of Vine to tackle modern social media issues.
Last but not least, we've got "Love + Radio: Blood Memory", an offbeat true crime series hosted by Nick van der Kolk. In this latest episode, the host delves into a sprawling mystery surrounding Michael Thompson, a former member of the Aryan Brotherhood who has testified against the gang in court. But is he telling the truth? The podcast offers a hooky and intriguing exploration of identity and deception.
All three podcasts are available to stream now, so grab your headphones and get ready for some great listens.
and I gotta say, it's so calming to hear Sean talk about his love for birdwatching! he's got such a soothing voice too 
... but you know what would be even better? if they did an episode on the conservation side of things - like how our daily choices can impact bird populations 
! "Get Birding With Sean Bean" is like the ultimate chill vibes podcast - who wouldn't want to listen to a conversation about birds with Guy Garvey? 
It's so calming just thinking about it, especially during stressful weeks. And I'm fascinated by the idea of an anti-AI version of Vine 
... Evan Henshaw-Plath is like a superhero trying to save social media from itself!
. Either way, it's like a masterclass in storytelling.
. Grab those headphones and get ready for some binge-listening goodness!
. And you know what? Sometimes I think we need to shake things up a bit, you feel me?
I mean, don't get me wrong, I love nature and all, but listening to an actor talk about birds while abroad doesn't exactly scream 'engaging' to me... And what's up with the 'perfect antidote to a busy day'? Can't we just have some podcasts that challenge our minds instead of coddling us? 
. Overall, I'm excited to dive into these podcasts and see what insights they offer 
. And Nick van der Kolk's true crime series sounds kinda dark... is Michael Thompson's story based on real events or was it dramatized for the podcast? 
they're literally the perfect way to unwind after a long day! i mean, who doesn't love birds 
? sean bean on birding sounds like the ultimate chill convo and nick van der kolk's true crime show is super hooked from the start 
maybe it'll be a game changer for social media? any of these podcasts sound good to u tho?