Pods Like Us

169 - Pods Like Us meets I Am The Podman

I Am The Podman is a show that looks at different Beatles related podcasts, so Marv gets the skinny on what The Podman looks for, their own taste in the band, and how they approach a subject that has so much written and spoken about already. 

168 - Pods Like Us meets WV Uncommon Place

Podcasting Passion: Insights and Experiences with JR Sparrow - 
One of the shows that JR creates is WV Uncommon Place, which is a mix of great information about the state of West Virginia, as well as popular culture, and whatever else JR wants to highlight.
This episode sees Marv finding out what the inspiration was for JR getting into the world of podcasting, what continues to influence him, and how JR continues to mix it up, in order to keep the content fresh.
 

167 - Pods Like Us meets Apples and Oranges (The Beatles versus The Beach Boys)

Marv chats with father and son David and Jackson about their show Apples and Oranges, where they place the albums of The Beatles and The Beach Boys up against each other, and see which they think wins out in a battle royale. 
#beachboys #beatles #music #thebeachboys #thebeatles
https://www.linktr.ee/defdave/ 
https://www.patreon.com/podslikeus/ 

166 - Pods Like Us meets Tabletop Genesis

Marv is joined by Andy Nicholes from 2 Legs: A Paul McCartney Podcast tochat with Mike Lord and Tom Roche from Tabletop Genesis, a show where they look at the band Genesis, and other projects that the band members have been a part of over the years, including solo material by all of the members. 
 

165 - Pods Like Us meets Escaping Denver

Marv chats with Brady Roberts and Mike Howurun, the creators of the cool audio drama Escaping Denver, as well as other great products (Nightwing: The Darkest Knight, Paper Champions, etc). 

164 - Pods Like Us meets Cult Connections

Marv chats with Ian from the show Cult Connections, where Ian picks three forms of media that have connections of some kind between each other. 

163 - Pods Like Us meets George Brooks

WARNING - This episode contains material which some listeners might find upsetting. 
Marv chats with George Brooks, CEO of non-profit organisation, the Metta Foundation, who work mainly in the areas of mental illness awareness.  The conversation looks at different reasons for mental illness, depression, and other psychological issues. 
#Metta #MettaFoundation #abuse #alcohol #depression #abuse #PhysicalAbuse #SexualAbuse #drugs #incarceration #MentalIllness#drugs #DomesticViolence 

162 - Pods Like Us meets How To Be... Books

Marv chats with Suswati Basu about How To Books, a show that looks at books that offer advice and help, and finds out what Suswati's essential reads are.
 

161 - Pods Like Us meets Cold War Conversations

An Insight into Cold War Conversations with Ian Sanders
In this podcast episode, host Martin 'Marv' Quibbell talks with Ian Sanders of the Cold War Conversations podcast about the importance of recording and sharing individual accounts of the Cold War period to keep the history relevant. Ian shares his experiences interviewing a varied range of guests, from military personnel to ordinary civilians with intriguing stories from this tumultuous period. They also discuss podcast creation and content delivery, along with recommendations for books and other podcasts to check out for those interested in learning more about the Cold War or general history.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:48 The Importance of History and Learning from the Past
02:17 Personal Experiences and the Cold War
02:45 The Cold War: Perspectives and Experiences
04:06 The Power of Propaganda
05:36 Inspiration Behind the Podcast
07:02 The Power of Personal Stories
08:01 Life in the Eastern Bloc
08:56 The Complexity of Life During the Cold War
11:15 The Power of Anecdotes and Personal Experiences
19:13 The Process of Starting the Podcast
22:22 Finding and Interviewing Guests
29:42 Recording and Producing the Podcast
32:21 Exploring Number Stations
32:52 Behind the Scenes: Podcast Recording and Editing
34:44 The Art of Podcasting: Logos and Music
35:06 Diverse Stories from the Cold War
39:51 The Power of Podcasting: Capturing History
46:49 Podcasting Challenges and Recommendations
52:19 Podcast Recommendations
55:10 Connecting with Cold War Conversations

The Pod Files 13 January 2024

Marv tells you what’s going on in the world of Pods Like Us, thanks a fellow podcaster for a great review, and includes some other bits and pieces.
He gives away information on forthcoming episodes to look forward to as well.