Podmass_In [Podmass](https://www.avclub.com/c/podmass),_ The A.V. Club _sifts through the ever-expanding world of podcasts and recommends the previous week’s best episodes. Have your own favorite? Let us know in the comments or at [podmass@avclub.com](mailto:podmass@avclub.com)._ Just your typical, heartwarming story of healthcare in America: guy gets new insurance, then finds out his new copay on a prescription is…
Read MoreMICHEL MARTIN, HOST: And finally today, have you picked your song of the summer? (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “DESPACITO”) LUIS FONSI: (Singing in Spanish) (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “CALIFORNIA GURLS”) KATY PERRY: (Singing) California girls, we’re unforgettable… (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, “SMOOTH”) ROB THOMAS: (Singing) Man, it’s a hot one, like seven inches from the midday sun… (SOUNDBITE…
Read MoreYousef Bashir is the author of the memoir “The Words of My Father.” Yousef’s story is one that showcases the inherent complexities of what it means to be a Palestinian American, particularly one that grew up in the Gaza Strip. From a young age,…
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Episode Notes Zach sits down with Precious Williams of Perfect Pitches by Precious to talk about how to pitch for yourself effectively. They break down the basics of a pitch and discuss what most people get wrong when pitching for themselves. Connect with Precious on LinkedIn or Twitter, and check out her website below! https://perfectpitchesbyprecious.com/…
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Jamil Bonnick isn’t just an experienced Product Designer, with a keen eye for design but he’s also a storyteller. While we discussed his background and career journey, and his new job at Etsy, our conversation was so much more! Our chat spanned a number of interesting and surprising topics from design all the way to…
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Listen to the show in Apple Podcasts, another podcast player, or the player below. The Truth About All Those Tourists Dying in the Dominican Republic Beta Blockers Were a Miracle Cure for My Stage Fright. Then They Took Over My Life. What the Founding of Manhattan Can Teach Us About Settling Mars Coming to Terms With…
Read MoreThe Kings of Dope Criticism, Pharaohs of Prolific Opinion, and Emperors of Elevated Thought are back at it again. In this episode JustShola & your boy Harris dive into: • MUSIC POTPOURRI. Last week, Harris said Chris Brown’s ‘Indigo’ was a problematic-free release; Chris made sure to prove us wrong. Taylor swift plays the victim…
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Journalists aren’t always the greatest listeners. Yes, it’s kind of in the job description, but sometimes selective listening, not to mention selection bias, can warp what messages actually reach their ears — and their stories. What if a journalist could be a fly on the wall in residents’ conversations about community issues? Or maybe just…
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Add them to your rotation for intimate and entertaining local conversation on movies, books, music, work and more. Every Thursday, get the latest dispatches from Philly’s business and innovation community delivered right to your inbox. avdyachenko | iStock Podcasts are still hot, and the shows being launched from Philly, by Philadelphians, cover everything from books…
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“Do you have a podcast?” I finally ask. “Yeah,” she says, shrugging. “But who doesn’t?” Fair question. In the last decade there’s been a podcast explosion, in terms of both content and audience. There are now over 700,000 podcasts to choose from, with thousands more arriving each week. In 2008, nine per cent of Americans…
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