Podcast Playlist

Get your rally caps on! We're sharing stories about sports. Featuring: 1. Every Little Thing: “When did organ music and baseball become an item? ELT talks to some pro organ players to find out how organs and ballparks got together. Plus, meet Nancy Faust — the legendary organist who brought trolling to modern baseball music.”

2. HowSound: “Bradley Campbell couldn't believe it when I told him I'd like to interview him about sports stories. He knows how much I hate them. But, a story he produced and other episodes of Gamebreaker are well worth the listen. Bradley explains why.”

3. Player’s Own Voice: “Brock McGillis loves a good old hockey game. His passion for playing the sport drove the goalie all the way to the bigs. But McGillis is a gay man in a sport whose culture does not readily accept queer males. So he turned his own miserable experiences, butting up against 'bro' culture, into a working practise- helping leagues become more inclusive.”

4. Death, Sex & Money: “Mitch Horacek started the baseball pre-season in Florida, at minor league spring training for the Minnesota Twins. And he felt like it was going to be a big season. But the minor league season didn't happen—it was cancelled this spring. Mitch wasn't invited to make his major league debut with the Twins, as he'd hoped. This episode is part of our series Game Changer, about how the COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives and livelihoods of athletes.”

As the host of Snap Judgment and Spooked, Glynn Washington has made a career out of sharing other people’s personal stories. But Glynn himself has plenty of his own to draw from. He’s one of those people who has lived many lives all in one. He was a diplomat, an actor, a tax attorney and a nonprofit administrator before launching his career in audio. With his gift for storytelling and over a decade’s experience, Glynn knows where to find the best in podcasting. He joined us from his studio in Oakland, California to share his picks. Featuring: Snap Judgement, The Truth, The Stoop, and Ear Hustle.

These days, podcasting is increasingly dominated by large studios, production companies and, of course, traditional broadcasters (Hi!). But there are still a lot of hardworking podcasters out there who do it all on their own. This week we're shouting out our fave indies.

Also this week, Elamin speaks to Laura Krantz, the creator and host of Wild Thing. In its first season, Laura took a methodical and scientific approach to the question: Is Bigfoot real? This time, she's tackling the "ongoing search for extraterrestrial life." The truth is out there!

Featuring: We Are Not the Virus, Cited, Black Frasier and Wild Thing.

We all could use a break from reality these days. These fiction podcasts will transport you to other worlds, whether you're seeking something spooky or something soothing. Featuring: The Left Right Game, Appearances, Parkdale Haunt, Moonface, The Two Princes.

Some fresh new pods to keep your ears warm now that the air is getting chilly. Featuring: The Lost Kids, Nice White Parents, Other Men Need Help, Blood River and The Michelle Obama Podcast. Plus, we speak to Josh Bloch about tough love programs for kids and why he can't seem to escape reporting on cults.

This one is truly terrifying, so beware! Featuring: Spooked, Scaredy Cats Horror Show, The Memory Palace, UnSpookable and Parkdale Haunt.

Podcasts about the jobs we do...how we do them… and what to do when your job isn’t working for you. Featuring: Hustled, Foundering, Battle Tactics for your Sexist Workplace, Kitchen Sisters Present..., Planet Money, The Big Story.

In this episode we share stories about switching perspectives, evolving ideas and the magic of experiencing new surroundings.

Featuring: Life Kit – "Friendships inevitably shift over time — and during COVID-19, you might be facing more changes than usual. But those shifts in relationships aren't necessarily a bad thing. Life Kit consulted the experts about how to take a hard look at friendships — and how to break up with a pal, if that's the best route to take."

Bodies – "One of the common injustices in many of the stories this season is how the medical establishment and a lot of big structures in our society want us to be one thing. But we are many things, and that can be lonely in a world that doesn't make space for complexity. Bodies is about illuminating every one of those complex layers. And sitting in the chaos of our inner worlds. Not to fix the messiness, but to examine it and honour it."

Every Little Thing – This episode is "celebrating the little things you miss from life before quarantine. Those small joys you can't stop thinking about, in the midst of such big sadness."

The Coup – "In every category, startups are bypassing retailers — and their markups — to sell and ship their products right to your door. And they're giving industry heavyweights a run for their money, doing it. No middlemen — just them, and you. But how are online-only brands, like Glossier and Dollar Shave Club, convincing consumers to buy into one-on-one relationships? And if there's no independent retail worker helping us make the right choices, how are they gaining our trust?"

RomComPods – "After being rejected twice in one month by her ex-fiancé and her tour guide, Claire tries to ignore Matteo and focus on enjoying the last days of the tour. She ends up succeeding and finding her vacation swagger when sexy Luca dances into the picture…"

We are SO thrilled that Buzzfeed's Elamin Abdelmahmoud is taking over as host of Podcast Playlist. Our beloved Nana aba Duncan is off on a fellowship. So Elamin is stepping in and taking over the reins. Today, he's sharing the podcasts he loves. From country stars talking politics to comedians discussing race and identity, here are some of his favourite podcasts. Featuring: Dolly Parton's America, Code Switch, Broken Record, On Being and Slate Culture Gabfest.

In this episode of The CBC Podcast Showcase we're sticking to the new stuff — fresh out of the podcast oven.

To start off, we venture through Toronto's thriving hip-hop scene — before Drake's rise to stardom (This is Not a Drake Podcast). From there, we go on to explore Canada at large with stories both unknown and uncomfortable (The Secret Life of Canada). Finally, we head to a therapist's office to listen to real people talk about real problems (Other People's Problems).

So make sure your headphones are working, charge up that device and settle in for some new and notable podcasts.