A Cast of Thousands AFroNaut Productions

Recorded May 4 2019
TL;DL (Too Long; Didn’t Listen)
We just cut to the chase this week and focused on the picks. Still managed to fill up an hour though. Enjoy the ride!
WARNING: Light GoT spoilers.

Favorite Episodes

Gilly's PicksHidden Brain
Host: Shankar Vedantam
Network: NPR
April 15, 2019 - What Can A Personality Test Tell Us About Who We Are?
https://www.npr.org/2019/04/12/712876949/what-can-a-personality-test-tell-us-about-who-we-are
Secrets of the Most Productive People
Host: Kathleen Davis
Network: Fast Company
Episodes:
April 10, 2019 - These are the false beliefs we still hold about introverts and extroverts - https://www.fastcompany.com/90331732/these-are-the-myths-about-introverts-and-extrovertsApril 24, 2019 - How to train your brain to be resilient to failure - https://www.fastcompany.com/90338547/how-to-train-your-brain-to-be-resilient-to-failure

Alozie's PicksThe Ezra Klein Show
Host: Ezra Klein
Network: Vox
May 2 2019 - The Disillusionment of David Brooks
Episode: https://megaphone.link/VMP2618389621
Show: https://www.vox.com/ezra-klein-show-podcast
Becoming Wise
Host: Krista Tippett
Network: The On Being Project
July 25t 2016 - Einstein Speaks to Us about Race (w/Prof S James Gates)
https://onbeing.org/programs/einstein-speaks-us-race-s-james-gates/

New to Us

Gilly's PicksFeminist Wellness
Host: Victoria Albina, life coach and literal friend of the podcast
https://victoriaalbina.com/podcast/

Alozie's PicksDisgraceland
Host: Jake Brennan
https://www.disgracelandpod.com/
Dissect Season 4 - Tyler the Creator
Host: Cole Cushna
Show: https://dissectpodcast.com/
Press (about new season): https://www.complex.com/music/2019/04/tyler-the-creator-flower-boy-dissect-new-season

Non-casts ™Non-podcast stuff important to us in recent weeks

Gilly's PicksThe New Yorker on Cults
My Childhood in a Cult: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/05/06/my-childhood-in-a-cultHow Cults Made America: https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/how-cults-corrected-america

Alozie's PicksReading the (redacted) Mueller Report
https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2019/politics/read-the-mueller-report/?noredirect=on&utm_term=.3043275bbf35
Turn off the Damn Phone Notifications!!!
https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/24/well/mind/putting-down-your-phone-may-help-you-live-longer.htmlhttps://www.howtogeek.com/347011/how-to-disable-notifications-everywhere/https://www.sciencealert.com/here-s-how-you-can-reduce-the-stress-from-smartphone-notifications-without-turning-them-offhttps://www.theminimalists.com/emergencies/

Other Media MentionsImaginary Worlds - The Sorting Hat - https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/the-sorting-hat.html
The Take - Harry Potter Symbolism: The Houses -
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLY8-JHLY9yDOWiJU23zPxnG19m36jLv-D
Adam Ruins Everything - Adam Ruins the Myers Briggs Test - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NQqSnkI32A
Reigning Jeopardy Champ James Holzhauer playing style - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/24/arts/jeopardy-james-holzhauer-interview.html
Shields and Brooks on PBS Newshour (nothing comes between me and my news analysis!) - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/tag/shields-and-brooks
...and not these dudes: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d05tQrhNMkA
Scene on Radio’s Seeing White (from Duke University’s Center for Documentary Studies) - http://www.sceneonradio.org/seeing-white/
Prof S James Gates - https://sites.brown.edu/sjgates/,
Leaky Gut Syndrome - https://www.webmd.com/digestive-disorders/features/leaky-gut-syndrome#1
Mike Judge’s Tales from the Tour Bus - https://www.cinemax.com/mike-judge-presents-tales-from-the-tour-bus
Rick James Episode (preview) - https://www.cinemax.com/video.series.mike-judge-presents-tales-from-the-tour-bus.s2-ep-2-preview-83385306
Chappelle's Show - Charlie Murphy's True Hollywood Stories: Rick James
Part 1: https://youtu.be/ZdVAH8Z5O90Part 2: https://youtu.be/ddIz-ydl6Yk(R.I.P. Charlie Murphy)
Freddie Krueger the Parrot - https://www.theguardian.com/wo

IntroWe're trying a new format! Let us know if you like it!

TL;DL (Too Long; Didn’t Listen)Brief summary of each of our picks for favorite episodes and new to us shows this week.

Favorite Episodes
Gilly's Picks
This Podcast Will Kill You, March 5: Episode 21
Measles: The Worst Souvenir
http://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/
http://thispodcastwillkillyou.com/2019/03/05/episode-21-measles-the-worst-souvenir/
Call Your Girlfriend, April 19: Demystifying Disability
https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/
https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/episodes#/demystifying-disability
The Accessible Stall: https://www.theaccessiblestall.com/
Alozie's Picks
99% Invisible, 3/19/2019 - Episode 346
Palaces for the People
https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/palaces-for-the-people/
Strong Songs, 4/3/2019
Moanin’ Art Blakey
http://strongsongspodcast.com/moanin-by-art-blakey-and-the-jazz-messengers
Broken Record, 3/29/2019
Questlove pts 1 & 2
https://brokenrecordpodcast.com/#/episode-questlove/

New to Us
Gilly's Picks
Conan O’Brien Needs a Friend
https://www.earwolf.com/show/conan-obrien/
Kristen Bell, Nov 26, Episode 2
https://www.earwolf.com/episode/kristen-bell/
David Sedaris, Feb 4, Episode 12
https://www.earwolf.com/episode/david-sedaris/
Alozie's Picks
Before Breakfast
The Way I Heard It - Mike Rowe
episode: #127 - No Polite Way to Put It (the story of Elizabeth and George)[how sound]
episode: Nuggets
Deep DivesEpisodes, shows and/or topics that loomed largest for us in recent weeks.
Recent Topics
Opioids
NPR Throughline: Opioids in America, April 4 - https://www.npr.org/2019/04/02/709087394/americas-opioid-epidemicBehind the Bastards: The Sackler Family, April 16 and 18 - https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-one-the-sackler-family-americas-deadliest-drug-dealers.htm, https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-two-the-sackler-family-americas-deadliest-drug-dealers.htmWhy Is This Happening with Chris Hayes: Bonus - The First Family of Opioids, April 19 - https://radiopublic.com/why-is-this-happening-with-chris-WPrR0Q/ep/s1!15c58
Old Town Road
TDZ: New Old Town Road…, April 8 - https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/podcasts/new-old-town-road-irs-bffs-4819.htmVox Today Explained: Achy Breaky Charts, April 9 - https://www.vox.com/2019/4/9/18301990/lil-nas-x-old-town-road-billboard-chart-hot-100NYT Popcast: Lil Nas X and the long History of Country-Rap - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/04/07/arts/music/popcast-lil-nas-x-old-town-road.html
Rep. Ilhan Omar and Talking about Israel and Anti-Semitism
NPR Code Switch: Why Is It So Hard to Talk About Israel, April 5 - https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=704861975Pod Save America: Ilhan Omar Tweet’s Spark Debate about Anti-Semitism, February 13 - https://crooked.com/podcast/ilhan-omars-tweets-spark-a-debate-about-anti-semitism/NPR Barbershop: Ilhan Omar Divides Jewish Community, March 9 - https://www.npr.org/2019/03/09/701939232/barbershop-rep-ilhan-omar-divides-jewish-communityTDZ: Firstport Son/Piracy Is Coming, April 16 - https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/podcasts/firstporn-son-piracy-is-coming-41619.htm
The Meuller Report
What Trump Can Teach Us About Con Law: 31 - Execuitive Privilege, April 18 - https://trumpconlaw.com/31-executive-privilegeFiveThirtyEight: Emergency Podcast - The Mueller Report, April 18 - https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/politics-podcast-what-comes-next-for-the-mueller-report/Trumpcast: The Mueller Report: the Executive Summaries, April 18 - https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/04/mueller-report-audiobook-podcast-free-abridged-summary.htmlTrumpcast: A Mueller Report Next-Day Debrief, April 19 - https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2019/04/mueller-report-day-two-debrief.htmlVox’s The Weeds: Maybe collusion, probably obstruction [Special Crossover Edition], April 18 - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/vox/worldly/e/60141295Behind the Bastards: The Mueller Report Episode (feat. Jack and Miles from TDZ), April 18 - https://www.behindthe

aka Rejected M&M's, Sentient Frosties, and other wholesome snacks
Show notes for episode 2 - season 1 - recorded 3/10/2019.

Gilly’s picks:
Dirtcast: Peach Pit After Dark: March 6th
https://jezebel.com/dirtcast-pays-a-visit-to-west-beverly-high-and-beverly-1833104833

New (to Gilly) podcast:ScamWow! Sue Smith and Caitlin Brodnick: More Banana Productions
Notable episodes:
Baron von F**k: Clark Rockefeller w/ Anna Drezen: Jan 16, 2019
https://morebananaproductions.com/2019/01/16/baron-von-fk-clark-rockefeller-w-anna-drezen
Don’t Get Relished: Moviepass With Carolyn Bergier: Jan 2, 2019
https://morebananaproductions.com/2019/01/02/dont-get-relished-moviepass-with-carolyn-bergier/
DoTerra, Young Living & Caitlin’s Infomercial Scam: I Love the Boom Boom! : Feb 27, 2019
https://morebananaproductions.com/2019/02/27/doterra-young-living-caitlins-infomercial-scam-i-love-the-boom-boom/

Alozie’s picks:
Washington Post Retropod - 3/8/2019 - The Glass Ceiling
https://www.washingtonpost.com/podcasts/retropod/the-glass-ceiling
Imaginary Worlds - 3/6/2019 - Tales of Margaret Brundage
https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/tales-of-margaret-brundage.html
Mozilla IRL w/Manoush Zomorodi - 3/4/2019 - What if women built the internet?
https://irlpodcast.org/season4/episode7/

New (to Alozie) podcasts:Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/
Notable episode: Season 1 Ep 7 - The Sorting Hat - https://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/listen-2
(Foreverdog) Comic Book Commentary (formerly Nerdist Comics Writers Panel)
https://foreverdogproductions.com/fdpn/podcasts/comic-book-commentary/
Notable episode: 1/5/2019 - Captain Marvel #1 with Kelly Thompson
https://shows.pippa.io/comic-book-commentary/episodes/captain-marvel-1-with-kelly-thompson

Podcasting News/EventsScience Vs Returns!
March 14th - https://www.gimletmedia.com/science-vs/
“Netflix of Podcasts”
Spotify (2019) -
Spotify acquires anchor.fm continuing its push into the podcast space - https://techcrunch.com/2019/02/06/spotify-doubles-down-on-podcasts/
Luminary (2019) - https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/03/business/media/luminary-media-podcast-app.html
Castbox (2018) - https://www.fastcompany.com/40589660/these-companies-are-trying-to-build-the-netflix-of-podcasts
Howl (2015) - https://www.fastcompany.com/3049750/is-howl-the-netflix-of-podcasts-weve-been-waiting-for
Interesting article discussing the opportunities that a “Netflix for podcasting” may leverage - https://medium.com/@amira_10281/building-the-netflix-for-podcasts-ea72deb95c2f
Netflix as “Netflix of Podcasts” producing its own content: https://www.engadget.com/2019/02/11/netflix-strong-black-legends-podcast/

Other media mentions:The Man in the Rockefeller Suit (Vanity Fair article about “Clark Rockefeller”)
https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2009/01/fake_rockefeller200901
My Favorite Murder episode about Clark Rockefeller (“The F*ck Murder Mystery Show,” August 18, 2016)
https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/exactly-right/my-favorite-murder/e/45935877
Michelle Obama “Becoming”
https://becomingmichelleobama.com/
Riverdale:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5420376/
Derry Girls
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7120662/
Schitt’s Creek (DAY-VID! a-LEX-is!)
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3526078/
Where to Invade Next
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4897822/
American Gods
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1898069/
Captain Marvel
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4154664/

Non-media mentions:
Turns out that banana M&Ms exist, omg that is disgusting
http://www.pretty52.com/tasty/food-and-drink-banana-split-mms-are-a-thing-20180521
Support for eating disorders:
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support
The definition of “stan”

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A Cast of

Hey hey! It's been a minute (or three). So happy to be getting a new episode out to you. This was originally recorded on Saturday, February 23rd, 2019. From here, we look forward to bringing you all new episodes every two weeks!


Gilly’s PicksPop Culture Happy Hour: Feb 22 - 2019 Oscars Preview (https://www.npr.org/2019/02/21/696590610/oscars-preview-we-talk-who-will-who-should-and-who-wont-win)
Pop Culture Happy Hour: Jan 16 - The Masked Singer: We Have So Many Questions (https://www.npr.org/2019/01/15/685520537/the-masked-singer-we-have-so-many-questions)
Dirtcast: Feb 13 - We’re Here For Your Honor (https://jezebel.com/dirtcast-is-here-for-your-honor-1832596642)
Who Weekly: Feb 1 - Who’s There: Maggie Rogers and Jensen Ackles? (https://cms.megaphone.fm/channel/who-weekly?selected=DGT4951630545)
Also Mentioned:
Terrible, Thanks for Asking (podcast - https://www.apmpodcasts.org/ttfa/)


Alozie’s PicksBackstory: Feb 8 - The Faces of Racism: A history of Blackface and Minstrelsy in American Culture (https://www.backstoryradio.org/shows/the-faces-of-racism)
Code Switch: Feb 13 - From Blackface to Blackfishing (https://www.npr.org/templates/transcript/transcript.php?storyId=694149912)
Vox: Today, Explained: Feb 13 - Race Runs through It (https://art19.com/shows/today-explained/episodes/982befac-569d-4e61-a982-31c266fcf66a)
The Cracked Podcast: Feb 18 - 7 Incredible Biopics Hollywood Should’ve Made by Now (http://www.cracked.com/podcast/7-incredible-biopics-hollywood-shouldve-made-by-now/)
Behind the Bastards Series on the Anti-Vaccine Movement - Feb 19-21
Part 1 - The Birth of the Anti-Vaccine Movement (https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-one-the-birth-of-the-anti-vaccine-movement.htm)Part 2 - Andrew Wakefield, The Worst Doctor Alive (https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-two-andrew-wakefield-the-worst-doctor-alive.htm)Part 3 - Dr. Bob Maybe even Worse at Being a Doctor than Andrew Wakefield (https://www.behindthebastards.com/podcasts/part-three-dr-bob-maybe-even-worse-at-being-a-doctor-than-andrew-wakefield.htm)Hilarious World of Depression (https://makeitok.org/the-hilarious-world-of-depression-podcast/)
Reggie Osse Puts It Together (https://makeitok.org/podcast/reggie-osse-puts-together/)Rachel Bloom Finds Her Voice Then Uses It to Sing about... (https://makeitok.org/podcast/rachel-bloom-finds-voice-uses-sing-stealing-pets-moving-west-covina-california/)Special: Mental Health First Aid and Lady Gaga's Mom (https://www.apmpodcasts.org/thwod/2018/06/special-episode-mental-health-first-aid-and-lady-gagas-mom/)The Sample Study (https://samplestudycast.podbean.com/)
Recent Episode: Osmar Milito, by Madlib (https://samplestudycast.podbean.com/e/s3-e2-osmar-milito-by-madlib/)Recode - Feb 7: Spotify buys Gimlet (https://www.recode.net/2019/2/7/18214941/alex-blumberg-matt-lieber-gimlet-spotify-deal-acquisition-peter-kafka-media-podcast-audio-interview)
Also Mentioned:
The Broken Formula of Biopics from Patrick (H) Willems (https://youtu.be/K3q3LEaK7_U)
White Savior: The Movie Trailer from Late Night with Seth Meyers (https://youtu.be/T_RTnuJvg6U)
Two Killings of Sam Cooke streaming on Netflix (https://www.netflix.com/title/80191045)
Osmar Milito - “American Latina” (https://soundcloud.com/mrbongo/osmar-milito-e-quarteto-forma)
Madvillain (Madlib + MF Doom) - “Raid” (https://open.spotify.com/album/67Yc6dfTWwuPceZRK7sluD)
Crimetown on Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5C9yXrX999QNS1Q62IlXvc)
Questlove Supreme (https://www.pandora.com/station/play/3203170503950074921)


Other MentionsWalk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0841046/)
Shoplifters (movie - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8075192/)
Marie Curie Biopic [yw Gilly!] - Marie Curie: The Courage of Knowledge (https://youtu.be/gocT_bB4WqI)
Avon Cinema - cookies! (http://www.avoncinema.com/)
Buscast: Somebody get on it!
Support your local podcasts (https://www.patreon.com/explore?ru=%2Fexplore)


Credits and Co

Apologies for the crappy laptop mic audio for this addendum. As we hadn't secured original music yet for the podcast our friends Black Bottom Collective were super generous to let us dip into their catalog for the intros and outro for our first episode. (Thanks Ted!!!)
Like their name, Black Bottom Collective's sound and ethos reflects the deep rich history of Detroit's music, its struggle, its resilience, and its soul. Please check them out at the links below. If you like their music, let them know on their Facebook page. And start up your own soul-stirrin' meetings! Buy their album People Mover, also provided in the links.

Wild Podcast Coincidence!So BBC's Khary and Tunesia Turner were interviewed as part of Crimetown Season 2 which focused on the city of Detroit. A great series in itself made even greater with their presence and insights.
Also, keep an eye out for DJ Invisible! International man of mystery, one never knows where he may strike (up a party) next!!

Songs Used in S1E0Intro: Dogon Desert
Interstitial: While She Sleeps
Outro: L-O-V-E
*all songs available on the album People Mover

BBC PersonnelKhary Kimani Turner - leader/emcee/producer
Tunesia Turner - vocals
Karen "Kay-Bosco" Bennett - vocals
Kamau Inaede - bass
DJ Invisible - turntables
Mark "Swami" Harper - keys/producer
Edward "Teduardo" Canaday - guitars/producer
Ivan "Groove" Prosper - drum
*lineup during the recording of People Mover

LinksBBC on FacebookPeople Mover on AmazonPeople Mover on CD Babyalso available on iTunes and via streaming through Spotify.
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Welcome to A Cast of Thousands! We’re a podcast about podcasts hosted by two podcast addicts, Gillian Bell and Alozie Nwosu! This episode was recorded on December 18th, 2018 and serves as our Premier Episode + End-of-Year Spectacular. In it we review and share our favorite podcasts, individual episodes, series/seasons, and shows that said goodbye (or so we thought) in 2018.

TLDL (Too Long / Didn’t Listen)?Didn’t listen? Seriously!? Well you’re missing out! Cause we’re charming dammit! And there’s banter!
Anyhow, you'll find the lists of our 2018 picks below including honorable mentions, related media and all the links to all the things...but none of the banter. Enjoy!

Favorite PodcastsPicksGilly’s:Keep It!: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/keep-it/
My Favorite Murder: https://www.myfavoritemurder.com/
The Daily Zeitgeist: https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/

Alozie’s:The Daily Zeitgeist: https://www.dailyzeitgeist.com/
Behind the Bastards: https://www.behindthebastards.com/
Science Versus: https://www.gimletmedia.com/science-vs/

Honorable MentionsGilly’s:Reply All: https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all
Still Watching - Sharp Objects editions (see correction* below): https://podtail.com/en/podcast/still-watching-versace/
Popcast: https://www.nytimes.com/column/popcast-pop-music-podcast
Who? Weekly: https://www.whoweekly.us/
Harry Potter and the Sacred Text: http://www.harrypottersacredtext.com/
The Nod: https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-nod
Pop Culture Happy Hour: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510282/pop-culture-happy-hour
*Correction! On the show I said that I’d been listening to a podcast about Sharp Objects produced by Vulture. I was wrong! Still Watching is produced by Vanity Fair. My bad.

Alozie’s:The Soundtrack Show: https://www.soundtrackpodcast.com/
What’s Good with Stretch and Bobbito: https://www.npr.org/podcasts/510323/whats-good-with-stretch-and-bobbito
Recode Decode: https://www.recode.net/recode-decode-podcast-kara-swisher
Imaginary Worlds: https://www.imaginaryworldspodcast.org/
Crimetown: https://www.crimetownshow.com/

Favorite EpisodesPicksGilly’s:The Nod, December 12, Mooooo and Oink - https://www.gimletmedia.com/the-nod/moooo-and-oink
Reply All, June 7, The QAnon Code ⚡️⚡️ - https://www.gimletmedia.com/reply-all/122-the-qanon-code
My Favorite Murder, April 25, Golden State Killer Caught! - https://player.fm/series/my-favorite-murder-with-karen-kilgariff-and-georgia-hardstark-2084036/ep-118-golden-state-killer-caught

Alozie’s:99% Invisible: ep 299 - March 20 - Gerrymandering - https://99percentinvisible.org/episode/gerrymandering/
The Dollop: ep 318 - March 6 - The Fighting Irish - https://thedollop.libsyn.com/318-fighting-irish-vs-the-klan-live-in-indianapolis
The Memory Palace: - The Giant Block of Cheese (hear the original live version from Memory Palace host Nate DiMeo’s appearance on The West Wing Weekly) - https://player.fm/series/the-memory-palace-110374/big-block-of-cheese-bonus-episode

Honorable MentionsGilly’s:Show Your Work, December 12, The Oscar Host Problem - http://laineygossipentertainment.libsyn.com/the-oscar-host-problem-still
Still Processing, June 7, We Wouldn’t Leave Kanye, But Should We? - https://www.nytimes.com/2018/06/07/podcasts/still-processing-kanye-west-ye.html
Dirtcast, Sept 19, The Girlfriend is Always to Blame - https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/fusion-media-group-2/dirtcast/e/56328650

Alozie’s:Way too many! Keep an eye on our instagram feed @castopods!

Favorite SeriesPicksGilly’s:The Teacher’s Pet - https://www.theaustralian.com.au/the-teachers-pet

Alozie’s:Scene on Radio - MEN - http://www.sceneonradio.org/men/
Dissect Season 1 (Kendrick Lamar - To Pimp a Butterfy) - https://dissectpodcast.com/2016/08/24/season-premiere-live-on-itunes/
Drawn the Story of Animation - https://www.drawnpodcast.com/

Honorable MentionsAlozie’s:Slow Burn Season 2 - Clinton & Lewinsky - https://slate.com/slow-burn
Inside Jaws - https://w