Best podcasts - The best podcasts of all time - goodhousekeeping.com
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- Best podcasts - The best podcasts of all time - goodhousekeeping.com
- The History of Go-Go: A 6 Step Guide to the Essentials - Washingtonian
- Woody Harrelson Is a Surprisingly Effective Joe Biden for SNL - The Atlantic
| Best podcasts - The best podcasts of all time - goodhousekeeping.com Posted: 30 Oct 2019 08:45 AM PDT When we're in the car or on a train, cooking dinner, having a bath, or just doing anything really, we love nothing more than listening to a great podcast. If you haven't already joined the wonderful world of podcasts, you're in for a treat, as we've rounded up the best podcasts of all time, available to download right now. In the past couple of years, podcasts have soared in popularity. If you're not familiar, they're essentially pre-recorded radio programmes, which are downloadable on your phone or computer via the Apple Store, Google Play and a range of other apps. You might think podcasts are a primarily millennial pastime, but in the past couple of years, the amount and variety of podcasts has increased dramatically. Now, there really is something for everyone to enjoy. We love weekly podcasts that draw on news and current affairs to inform and challenge the way we think. We also love podcasts that tell stories, in a similar way to audiobooks, so we can drift off and escape during a long journey. When we're pottering around the house, we love tuning in to comedy podcasts, or listening to brilliant interviews with some of our favourite celebrity names. And for long runs or yoga sessions, there are some wonderful wellbeing podcasts to help boost your mood and keep you healthy. With the podcast apps saturated with options – you've got top charts, new and noteworthy sections, and so many different genres – it can be difficult to know which to lend your ears to first. So, we've compiled the very best podcasts to get your teeth (and your headphones) stuck into, whatever your mood. Simply search them on your favourite podcast app, and away you go... News and current affairs podcastsWoman's Hour The insightful discussions on Radio 4's Woman's Hour, hosted by Jenni Murray and Jane Garvey, are available to download in podcast form. From climate change to parenting, and Brexit to the menopause, this podcast covers it all, with fascinating inputs from experts and journalists. Ways to Change the World with Krishnan Guru Murthy  Channel 4 Brought to you by Channel 4, this brilliant podcast sees broadcaster Krishnan grill someone who has been in the news about who they are and the causes they stand behind. Ranging from MPs, to journalists, to authors, each interview is insightful, informative, feels distinctly relevant and will likely change any pre-existing opinions you have. The High Low  The High Low In this hugely popular podcast, the witty, whip-smart journalists Dolly Alderton and Pandora Sykes deep-dive into the issues of the week, whether that's the latest political scandal or a hilarious viral meme. Always highly intelligent and frequently very amusing, it's a great way to keep on top of the week's headlines. Gripping storytellingThis American Life  This American Life The award-winning weekly radio show, which is heard by 2.2 million people on more than 500 stations, is also available to download as a podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass, each episode focuses on a single theme, delivering one long story or several short stories. The themes are varied and wide-ranging; from people who went on missions to save young girls from danger, to a detailed focus on the riots in Hong Kong. The show has been running for almost 20 years so there are plenty of episodes to choose from. Serial  Serial From the creators of This American Life, Serial unfolds one true story over the course of a season. Hosted by Sarah Koenig, the show follows the plot and characters wherever they lead, through many surprising twists and turns – and even Sarah doesn't know what happens at the end of the story until she gets there. The Teacher's Pet  teachers pet If you're drawn in by the shocking tales of true crime, like Netflix's Making a Murderer, then this 2018 podcast series is not to be missed. The Australian podcast investigates the disappearance of mother Lynette Dawson in 1982, uncovering flaws in the criminal investigation with many twists and turns along the way. Comedy podcastsFortunately… with Fi and Jane Radio favourites and close friends Fi Glover and Jane Garvey go behind the scenes in TV and radio, interviewing guests from across the industry like Richard Madeley and Emma Barnett. Expect jokes, hilariously relatable observations about everyday life, and self-deprecation galore. Sh**ged, Married, Annoyed with Chris and Rosie Ramsey Strictly star and Geordie comedian Chris Ramsey has turned his hand to podcasting, alongside with his hilarious wife Rosie, who is also an Instagram sensation in her own right. From their kitchen table, the couple bicker and laugh as they chat domestic life, parenting and listeners' conundrums. Dear Joan and Jericha with Julia Davis and Vicki Pepperdine  Joan and Jericha In this hilarious podcast, Davis and Pepperdine play spoof agony aunts Joan and Jericha. In each episode, they answer hilarious made-up problems with solutions that are mockingly misogynistic and outrageously filthy. It's both ridiculous and wickedly clever. Engaging InterviewsHow to Fail with Elizabeth Day Journalist and author Elizabeth Day interviews successful people about the parts of their life that haven't gone right, 'because learning how to fail means learning how to succeed better'. Each episode is deeply personal, eye-opening and hugely reassuring. Although she's interviewed some brilliant people on the podcast, from Vicky McClure to Phoebe Waller-Bridge, our favourite episode is with tech CEO Mo Gawdat who created a formula for happiness after the death of his son. It will truly change the way you think. Happy Mum, Happy Baby with Giovanna Fletcher  Giovanna Fletcher Giovanna's podcast covers all things motherhood (and fatherhood) with a stellar array of guests, including Rochelle Humes, Nadiya Hussain, Emma Willis and Instagram sensation, Father of Daughters (Simon Hooper). Covering all aspects of parenting from pregnancy to raising teenagers, to less talked-about topics like miscarriage and IVF, each episode is deeply personal and relatable. It will no doubt have you nodding along in agreement the whole way through, and it will remind you that you're not alone. Desert Island Discs  BBC The legendary Radio 4 show, where 'castaways' share the soundtrack of their lives, has been running since 1942 – and the entire archive as well as new episodes, are now available in podcast form. Dig into the back-catalogue for some gems including Stephen Hawking and Simon Cowell, or the more recently brilliant episodes with the likes of Louis Theroux, firefighter Sabrina Cohen-Hatton, and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda, hosted by Lauren Laverne. Table Manners with Jessie Ware  Table Manners Singer Jessie Ware and her mum Lennie invite stars round for dinner in this relaxed, warm podcast that celebrates all things food. The mother-daughter duo sit down with some brilliant stars including Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski, Nigella Lawson and Sam Smith, but it's their charming relationship that really steals the show. It's so intimate that you'll feel like they invited you for dinner, too. Sue Perkins: An hour or so with…  Sue Perkins This new podcast sees comedian and presenter Sue Perkins sit down with special guests for intimate chats about their lives, including filmmaker Paul Feig and national treasure Mary Berry. Health and wellbeing podcastsFearne Cotton's Happy Place This joyful podcast sees Fearne Cotton visit famous faces to find out what makes them happy. The interviews, with stars like Katie Paper, Davina McCall and Russell Brand, are often moving, but will leave you feeling uplifted, allowing you to reflect on the joys in your own life. You, Me and the Big C With the tagline, 'putting the can in cancer', this Radio 5 Live podcast hosted by Lauren Mahon and Deborah James is a candid and informative exploration into cancer, which affects so many of us, busting many myths along the way. It's particularly moving as one of its founding presenters, Rachael Bland, passed away from the disease last year, and her husband Steve is now a regular contributor on the show. Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee  Rangan Chatterjee This podcast will empower you to make great health decisions and transform the way you feel. Dr Chatterjee – a GP with over 16 years' experience, star of BBC1's Doctor in the House and bestselling author – speaks to experts about topics from childhood obesity to sleep to mental health. Like this article? Sign up to our newsletter to get more articles like this delivered straight to your inbox.  .  | |||||||||
| The History of Go-Go: A 6 Step Guide to the Essentials - Washingtonian Posted: 30 Oct 2019 11:05 AM PDT For decades, go-go music has been the District's most powerful homegrown cultural creation. But lately, its unique pulse has served as a flashpoint as much as a soundtrack. After a neighbor in a luxury building complained about go-go recordings playing outside a Shaw cell-phone store, the #DontMuteDC movement was born—an effort to save not only the beat of black Washington but also the people and places at the heart of it. As the DC Council considers a bill to make go-go the city's official music, here's a brief, non-comprehensive look at some of the music and moments that have shaped the genre over its nearly 50-year history. The live experience is the heart of go-go, but there are plenty of great recordings, too. We asked a couple of experts for their picks. Nico "the GoGo-Ologist" Hobson, who runs Go-Go Radio Live, shared his favorite PA tapes, which are the live recordings that have long chronicled the scene. Kevin "Kato" Hammond, who founded Take Me Out to the Go-Go magazine and has played guitar in several go-go bands, lists his picks for studio tracks. Nico the GoGo-Ologist's PA Picks (in chronological order) Trouble Funk, 1981, Duval High School "Trouble was the first band I fell in love with—the heavy drums were perfect for a kid to jump around and bounce to." Rare Essence, 1983, Live at Anacostia Park "This is my favorite tape—it encompasses every aspect of go-go you need to know to understand it. This is a boom-box recording, so you can really feel the crowd—the most important aspect of go-go." Northeast Groovers, 5/30/93, Wilmer's Park "The band [arrived onstage in] a helicopter—it was revolutionary. They were saying, 'We're here to stay.' And they cranked out!" TCB, 8/2/2002, Hot Shoppes "They are the band to change go-go, to put go-go where it's at now. Not that this particular show did that, but this put them on the map. They influenced all of the younger bands of today." Junkyard Band, 2/22/19, Nipsey's "This is the crankingest I've heard in a minute. Junkyard is just pure go-go. They're older now, but they still play like they played when they were young." Kevin "Kato" Hammond's Classic Singles (in chronological order)"E Flat Boogie" by Trouble Funk (1980) "It's almost like a book—the beginning, a rise in action, the climax, the fall in action, an end." "Knock Him Out, Sugar Ray" by E.U. (1980) This bass-heavy track packs a punch—which makes sense given that it's about the superstar Washington-area boxer. "Body Moves" by Rare Essence (1981)
"Mer-Sa-Dees" by Little Benny & the Masters (1988) "This was before I was playing [guitar] for Benny. The singing is phenomenal." "The Water" by Northeast Groovers (1993) "The flow of that song and the beat really had an underwater feel."
Four of the most legendary (now-shuttered) places to see go-go bands.  1. Metro Club2335 Bladensburg Rd., NE Also operated as Deno's and as Breeze's-Deno's Metro Club. Owner Daniel "Hollywood Breeze" Clayton hosted still-talked-about shows by Rare Essence, Backyard Band, and others. 2. Classics4591 Allentown Rd., Suitland The Maryland nightclub was also a popular venue for male strip shows, so it makes sense that it helped usher in the ultra-smooth, R&B-heavy "grown and sexy" style of go-go in the late '90s and early '00s. 3. East Side1824 Half St., SW Before Nationals Park came along, the East Side was one of this area's main attractions, especially with its high-end sound system and spacious dance floor. 4. Club UFrank D. Reeves Municipal Center, 14th and U sts., NW Cultural scholar and activist Natalie Hopkinson devotes an entire chapter of her book Go-Go Live to this DC-government cafeteria by day, concert venue by night. Need more proof that go-go cannot be erased? Check out the incredible runs of these stalwarts. Some have seen their lineups change or gone on hiatus, but these seven groups have long kept go-go going.
Chuck Brown: Early '70s (after previously playing other types of music) to 2012 The DC Public Library held a go-go book club this summer, with these titles. (Also try the novel Love-n-GoGo by Michelle Blackwell.)
From the '80s through the '90s, brightly colored posters advertising go-go shows were stapled to telephone poles all across the region. Made by a Baltimore outfit called the Globe Poster Printing Corporation, they now fetch hundreds of dollars online and have hung in museums. We asked Rare Essence founding member Andre Johnson to walk us through one of its classic signs.  1. Celebrity Hall (also called the Black Hole at a different point in its life) was a big destination in the late '80s. 2. The Inner City Groovers was one of the band's many nicknames, along with RE, Essence, and the Wickedest Band Alive. 3. "We've been fortunate enough that people know us just by the logo—they don't even need to see a name," says Johnson. "One guy told us that our logo was like the Nike swoosh: As soon as you see it, you know what it is." 4. Globe closed in 2010, but its archive and printing press were acquired by the Maryland Institute College of Art, which still uses the equipment to make new posters. 5. Intact vintage Globe posters are relatively rare, especially because promoters often cut them into pieces after posting them. "They were sliced so people wouldn't take them down" before the event, says Johnson.
Timeline credits: Photograph of Chuck Brown and the Soul Searchers by Michael Ochs Archives/Getty; Kidd Courtesy of Corie Kidd; School Daze by Everett Collection/Alamy; Be'La Dona by Memories are Worth Keeping Photography; Little Benny by Thomas Sayers Ellis; Chuck Brown by Afro Newspaper/Gado/Getty; Moechella by Jada Imani M; Henson and Hall by Chris Pizzello/AP Images. This article appears in the September 2019 issue of Washingtonian.  | |||||||||
| Woody Harrelson Is a Surprisingly Effective Joe Biden for SNL - The Atlantic Posted: 13 Oct 2019 12:00 AM PDT  When Saturday Night Live debuted Alec Baldwin's impression of Donald Trump, it felt like the show's first effective take on the then–presidential candidate. You'd be forgiven for forgetting this fact as the performance's satirical bite has become more and more toothless. Still, in the years since Baldwin began playing Trump in 2016, SNL has brought in celebrity after celebrity to play major political figures, often ignoring its in-house cast, and it's repeating that strategy for the 2020 election. The problem is, it's mostly successful, and SNL's newest choice to play Joe Biden is turning out to be a mostly inspired one. Woody Harrelson likely took the role of Biden for the premiere of the 45th season on September 28 only because he was hosting that week. The former vice president had long been played by the departed cast member Jason Sudeikis, who frequently lampooned Biden's brassy brand of folksiness during the Obama administration. Sudeikis left SNL in 2013, but has popped back in as Biden on occasion, most recently in April, when he returned to satirize reports that Biden's habit of overly affectionate hugging and kissing had made women uncomfortable over the years. Sudeikis's impression couldn't square that circle—it's too friendly and affectionate a performance, one rooted in the image of Biden as a lovable and harmless grandpa. Harrelson's Biden is glossy and spiky, flashing a set of eerie pearly whites and speaking in nonsensical truisms. In Harrelson's first appearance as Biden, he bemoaned the public tide turning on him as he runs for president in 2020: "I'm like plastic straws: I've been around forever, I've always worked, but now you're mad at me?" In his return engagement this weekend, he stumbled through a CNN Town Hall on LGBTQ issues, leading off with, "The vast majority of people in America are not homophobic. They're just scared of gay people." When pressed on his past support of "Don't ask, don't tell," Harrelson's Biden answers with "a false memory," recalling being with his father in "Delaware, 19 clickity-clack" and marveling at a particularly well-dressed straight couple. It's a performance half-rooted in Harrelson's movie-star magnetism, half in the country-bumpkin character he perfected for many years on Cheers, and it nicely toes the line between charming and creepy. Casting Harrelson might end up backfiring, as it did for SNL with Baldwin—if Biden were to win the presidency, the show would need to keep him around as a recurring presence. But if Lorne Michaels insisted on going the celebrity route, he could have done worse than Woody. Harrelson wasn't the only celebrity drop-in this week: The past SNL host Lin-Manuel Miranda played the presidential candidate Julián Castro, and Pose's Billy Porter appeared as a vigorous emcee to introduce the candidates. (Last week, Matthew Broderick showed up as Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.) But the regular cast's big impressions are, admittedly, not really connecting, with Kate McKinnon's Elizabeth Warren so far feeling like an uninspired rehash of her work as Hillary Clinton. Since the Trump era dawned on SNL, there have really been two shows happening simultaneously on Saturday nights: the political sketches, which are populated with famous faces, and the regular comedy sketches, which lean on the existing cast. Luckily for SNL, there's a slew of newer cast members ready to seize the spotlight on the show. One of the two hires this season, Bowen Yang, has already made an incredible impression in these early weeks. His appearance on "Weekend Update" as the Chinese trade representative Chen Biao was a highlight, and this week Yang dominated in a goofy sketch set at SoulCycle. Ego Nwodim, a 2018 hire who was largely sidelined in her first season, has also started to get more substantial roles this year. Then there's the writing team of Streeter Seidell and the cast member Mikey Day, who had their first big hit with David S. Pumpkins three years ago. This week, the pair penned an elaborate parody of Joker called Grouch, casting the host, David Harbour, as a grim and gritty version of Sesame Street's Oscar the Grouch. It was produced with the kind of attention to detail that makes a pretaped sketch sing, replicating the filming style and specific locations on display in Joker. There's plenty of noncelebrity talent ready to shine on SNL, and it shouldn't be crowded out just because of the coming election cycle. We want to hear what you think about this article. Submit a letter to the editor or write to letters@theatlantic.com.  David Sims is a staff writer at The Atlantic, where he covers culture.  |
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